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Province provides details on the Natural Gas consultation process with First Nations

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FREDERICTON – The provincial government released an overview of its consultation and engagement activities with the First Nations as it relates to recent natural gas Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Diabetes Corner: Blood Glucose Testing

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For anyone living with diabetes, testing blood sugar levels is likely a part of their day to day routine. When you test, do you know Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

2013 Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards

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The Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards celebrated the achievements of four dynamic students on Friday, August 30, 2013, at The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq. The young Continue Reading →

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Province Supports Membertou Sports & Wellness Centre

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Cape Breton families will enjoy new recreation facilities and healthier futures with a provincial investment in the Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. The project, a Continue Reading →

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Qalipu Enrolment Committee to Review Band Applications

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OTTAWA – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Brendan Sheppard, President of the Federation of Newfoundland Indians (FNI),  welcomed Continue Reading →

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National Tree Day in Millbrook

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On a blustery and rainy National Tree Day, the Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) and Millbrook Fisheries hosted a tree planting event in Millbrook First Nation. Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Membertou’s P.A.D. Walk 2013

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On Friday, September 6, Membertou’s Parents Against Drugs group held their 4th annual walk. With an overwhelming amount of children, parents, teachers and community members Continue Reading →

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Food, Social & Ceremonial Lobster Fishery for the Listuguj

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QUEBEC CITY – The Listuguj Mi’gmag community in the Gaspé will carry out their food, social and ceremonial lobster fishing in Chaleur Bay between September Continue Reading →

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A Migmag Fisherman: John Sock

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This story is about John Sock, a Migmag fisherman from Elsipogtog First Nation and how his career in commercial fisheries has been shaped by his Continue Reading →

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September Summary of Events in Millbrook

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September 15, 2013 at the Truro Power Centre a Vintage Car Show was hosted by Heather Stevens & Tia Stevens, both ladies are Co-captains for Continue Reading →

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Marshall Way: Listuguj Honours Junior

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation Government honoured the late Donald Marshall Jr. by naming a roadway after him called, “Marshall Way” on July of 2012.  Continue Reading →

Community

Paqtnkek Receives 2013 Lt Governor’s Community Spirit Award

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Lt. Governor JJ Grant presented Chief Gerard Julian with the 2013 Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award in a ceremony at the Annual Pow Wow, Sunday, Continue Reading →