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Gerald Gloade, A Living Legacy

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It seems fitting with this year’s Mi’kmaq History Month poster theme being Innovations and Legacies, that we highlight the artist who creates these beautiful posters, Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Mi’kmawey Forestry: Non-Timber Forests Products Development Project

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Mi’kmawey Forestry is a program administered by The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq that has been developing programs that will create new opportunities to provide social, Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

The way ahead: The Path Toward Reconciliation – “Return our Land”

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“Capitalism has infiltrated our communities to the extent that spirituality, culture and our values which identity us as Indigineous Peoples has taken a back seat! Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Membertou 2017 Powwow photo collection

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Art, Culture

Gelu’lg Maw-a-paw Gala to showcase Indigenous artists

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In support of Indigenous Students – NBCC FREDERICTON – Internationally-renowned hoop dancer James Jones will be among the Indigenous artists showcased at Gelu’lg Maw-a-paw, a Continue Reading →

Culture

Seeking Nominations for 2017 NS Human Rights Award

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On its 50th anniversary, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission invites Nova Scotians to nominate individuals or groups for the 2017 Human Rights Awards. “This Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

New Exhibit Explores Mi’kmaq History Through Mi’kmaw Community

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Nova Scotians can learn more about the personal challenges and diverse experiences of the Mi’kmaw community through a new exhibit at the Museum of Natural Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Nova Scotia RCMP Take significant step towards Reconciliation

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Dartmouth – A first in Canada for the RCMP, the Nova Scotia RCMP announced on October 30, 2017 that all clients including victims, witnesses and Continue Reading →

Culture

MSVU appoints first Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs

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Halifax – October 3, 2017 – Patrick Small Legs-Nagge has been named Mount Saint Vincent University’s first Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs. Continue Reading →

Culture

HERH Acknowledges Mi’kmaq History Month

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It was a beautiful day to raise a Teepee and that’s what happened in Milford NS at the Hants East Rural High School. With help Continue Reading →

Culture

Treaty Day Celebrations 2017

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Photos provided by Adam Gould, April Maloney, Carol Busby and Communications NS.  

Culture, Health

IWK Health Centre permanently raises Mi’kmaq flag

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Halifax – In observance and celebration of Mi’kmaq history month and Treaty Day, the IWK permanently raised the Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag on its grounds Continue Reading →