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Truth, then reconciliation: Aboriginal Peoples and Canada’s future

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With the release of the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Canada again confronts a dark chapter in its relationship with Aboriginal Peoples. Continue Reading →

Art, Culture

Sipuke’l Gallery opens it’s doors

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Sipuke’l Gallery opened on June 3rd with the Grand Opening on June 21st to coincide with National Aboriginal Day. The Gallery is owned by Acadia Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Powwow Trail 2015

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Culture, Education

Facilitating Independence

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On Friday, March 27, approximately 70 Teachers Assistants and Student Support Workers attended the first of 4 workshops in Eskasoni on working with students who Continue Reading →

Culture

Stop Swiping and Start Zapping!

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For those times when the glare from a phone keeps your eyes wide open, or you are feeling dull from swiping on a tablet screen. Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

Activating Social Change Project Description

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The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) is pleased to begin work on a new project, Activating Social Change Through Awareness & New Tool Generation. Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Community Members Discuss the Citizenship Code

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On February 24 & 25, a group of individuals from the Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia, came together to discuss the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Mi’kmaq Culural Centre on Track

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Culture, Legal

Book Review: “Who is an Indian”

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The book Who is an Indian? by professor Maximillian Forte from Concordia University was published in 2013. The book discusses an important policy direction in Continue Reading →

Culture

NS Mi’kmaw Advisory Committee established for Parks Canada

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In May of 2012, Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) negotiated an Interim Arrangement through the Made-in-Nova Scotia Process with Parks Canada. This Interim arrangement was Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

L’sitkuk First Nation Harvesters’ Community Gathering

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On October 22- 25, 2014 Bear River First Nation (L’sitkuk) held its Harvesters’ Gathering. The intent of the 4-day event was to celebrate the year’s Continue Reading →

Culture, Letters

The story of the Mi’kmaq Eight Point Star

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And the Legend of the Sweat Lodge Dear Editor: Let me introduce you to the Mi’kmaq Eight Point Star Petroglyph discovered in Bedford. The petroglyph Continue Reading →