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MSVU Fall Convocation Celebrates Achievements Of Students & Honourary Doctorate

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HALIFAX – November 4, 2018 – Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) celebrated more than 340 graduates from 12 countries during fall convocation ceremonies held Continue Reading →

Community, Education

Certified Safety Labourer Program Graduates!

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On Friday, November 2 the 11 students enrolled in the 6- week Certified Safety Labourer Program graduated. “We began with 11 committed students, and we Continue Reading →

Education

NSCECE Student Accesses Funding To Become Early Childhood Educator

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Seventeen students at the Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education (NSCECE) have benefited from the cultural bursary program. The purpose of the cultural bursary Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Tis the Season for Prevention!

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Prevention During the Holidays With Christmas and New Years just around the corner it can be a busy time of Continue Reading →

Education

Mi’kmawey Forestry & The Mainland Moose

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Moose have long been an important part of the ecology of Nova Scotia’s Acadian forests, filling an essential ecological niche in the province’s natural environment. Continue Reading →

Business, Education

NSCC: Pathway To Success

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Two years ago, Brad Paul made a decision. He would provide the best life possible for his young daughter, regardless of the geographical and financial Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rejoice!

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The holiday season is a season of abundance. It overflows with friends, family, food, and unfortunately, waste. Single use plastic products and packaging, non-recyclable wrapping Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Digital Mi’kmaq Celebrates A Historic Day For The Mi’kmaq

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David (Tapit) Saint-Jacques’ Space Launch On Monday, December 3rd, 2018, hundreds of Mi’kmaw students, families, educators, and community leaders gathered to watch the launch of Continue Reading →

Education, Legal

We Should Set Aside A Day for Survivors

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Dear Editor: October 16, 2018 When asked about the issue of having a day for the (Indigences/survivors) it was something we aspired to for many Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Orange Shirt day Observed At NS CECE

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The Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education recognized Orange Shirt Day October 3rd by wearing orange shirts and learning about the significance of this Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Prosper Named Inaugural Knowledge Keeper

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St. Francis Xavier University has named Kerry Prosper, a respected Mi’kmaw Elder, published author and Band Council member from Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation as its inaugural Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Dalhousie U: Research Tracks Indigenous Health Trends & Determinants

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The health status of Indigenous adults has been deteriorating in Canada for over a decade, and socioeconomic inequalities in health among Indigenous Canadians have increased Continue Reading →