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New book tells the story of a transatlantic journey for a group of Indigenous youth

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Halifax, NS – November 23, 2021 – In the summer of 2017, 45 Indigenous youth aged 15 to 24 from across Canada set sail on Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Education

Eskasoni Cultural Journeys: A Story of Community Passion and Vision

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As we continue our community discussions on cultural tourism and authenticity, we recently had the opportunity to participate in a tour of Eskasoni Cultural Journeys Continue Reading →

Art, Culture

Catherine Anne Martin Wins 2021 Portia White Prize

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Art, Community, Culture

First Annual Shubenacadie IRS Survivors Healing and Resilience Gathering

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From September 30th to October 3rd 2021, the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre had the honour of hosting the 1st annual Shubenacadie IRS Survivors Healing and Continue Reading →

Business, Culture

The ATLANTIC REGION ABORIGINAL LANDS ASSOCIATION (ARALA) Finalizes Strategic Plan – Adds New Board Member – Aims To Grow Membership

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Over the past number of months ARALA has developed a strategic plan to further the organization’s mission, vision and strategic priorities. “We are in sea-change Continue Reading →

Culture

MSVU apologizes for its role in the tragedy of residential schools in Canada, shares commitments to Indigenous Peoples

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Halifax, NS – October 20, 2021 – On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the wikuom located on the Mount Saint Vincent University campus, Dr. Ramona Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Health

Wjit Sherise – Mi’kmaq Run Continues Sherise’s Legacy

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It was a heartfelt day, full of memories when this year’s annual Mi’kmaq Run for the Cure was held without its founder Sherise Paul- Gould, Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Education

Mi’kmaq Elder becomes NSCC Strait Area Campus School of Environment and Technology Advisor

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Art, Culture, Education

World Premiere of KOQM

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LIVE AT KING’S THEATRE NOVEMBER 12-13 at 7:30pm Koqm is the world premiere of a new theatrical piece by Mi’kmaw (L’nu) storyteller shalan joudry, co-produced Continue Reading →

Business, Community, Culture

Eskasoni Corporate Division Official Agreement and Signing Ceremony with Tim Horton’s

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Eskasoni— October 21st, 2021 — Thursday at the official announcement and signing ceremony, Eskasoni Corporate Division announced the Agreement and Signing Ceremony with Tim Horton’s. Continue Reading →

Business, Community, Culture, Education, Financial

Mi’kmawey Debert Partners With RBC To Fund New Programming

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October 14, 2021 Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (MDCC) recently announced a new partnership with RBC, which will provide multi-year support for its Roots of Reconciliation Program (ROR). This Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Education

News From L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom School

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Yay… we finished our first month of school!!! It is great to be back and to see all the students. I have missed them, and Continue Reading →