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Mi’kmaq History Month, community, connection celebrated at StFX

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Community, connection and friendship were celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 as hundreds of people gathered under sunny skies outside Morrison Hall on the St. Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Hanging out with the Prime Minister?

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No big deal Since the October 19 federal election, when he was elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau’s schedule has not Continue Reading →

Education

Closing the Gap in Education Must be a Priority

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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde Speaks at Public Forum in Halifax HALIFAX, Nov. 16, 2015 – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Continue Reading →

Education

Ta’n Weji-sqalia’tiek

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Mi’kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas to be Housed with CMM On October 19, 2015 while the nation was busy following the national election, Millbrook First Continue Reading →

Education

Treaty Education Commitment Announced at Treaty Day

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With the stroke of a pen on Treaty Day in Halifax, a commitment was made by the province and the Mi’kmaw to ensure that all Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

President’s Lecture Series at Mount Saint Vincent University: Dr. Marie Battiste

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“Nourishing The Learning Spirit: Bringing Indigenous Knowledge Into Our Schools” This Mi’kmaq History Month, the Mount’s President’s Visiting Lecture Series on Teaching and Learning will Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Award Winning Program Continues Learning for Mi’kmaw Youth

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The Tripartite Forum Education Working Committee with financial Support of the Project Fund for Social and Economic Change was able to bring the Elephant Thoughts Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Degrassi Star Visits Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom!

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Membertou’s young academics were treated to a VERY special guest on Tuesday, September 15, from First Nations actress Nakuset (Nikki Gould).  Nakuset stars as Grace Continue Reading →

Education

In September, Dalhousie is launching its new Minor in Indigenous Studies. The program will be available to students in a variety of Bachelor’s programs, including Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

CBU Announces $100,000 in Support of Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies

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Sydney, NS – Cape Breton University (CBU) is pleased to announce that Grant Thornton is providing $100,000 to support the work of the Purdy Crawford Continue Reading →

Education

Elder Doug Bestowed With Honorary Degree

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Wolfville, NS,  Sipekne’katik District -During Convocation held on May 10 & 11, Acadia University granted honorary degrees to four outstanding Canadians who have made significant Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

LSK – Reading Challenge plus pictures

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Another Adopt-a-Library WOW Reading Challenge is over!! I am pleased to let everyone know that LSK won SILVER for the “Nova Scotia, Canada and World Continue Reading →