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Grass Burning Myths from MCG

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If you’re like me, you probably remember going outside with your parents or grandparents and burning the field or grass in your yard every spring. Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Bouctouche – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today announced funding for the new water treatment facility for the Buctouche Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Putting a Lid on It: Unama’ki Prescription Drug Misuse Gathering

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“We have grandmothers selling pills to their grandchildren,” was one of the shocking statements Chief Terry Paul of Membertou said during the Unama’ki Prescription Drug Continue Reading →

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Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselling Association Of Nova Scotia

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In Recognition of showing dedication to a process based on best practice standards and promoting service excellence on February 5th, 2013 NADACA, Eagle’s Nest and Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

Province Supports Mi’kmaq Crisis Line

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Aboriginal Nova Scotia’s will continue to have access to critical mental health services and support with provincial funding to help maintain the Mi’kmaq Crisis Line Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Stronger Together: Eskasoni & Membertou Meet with CBRM

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Stronger Together was the theme of what is being considered the first in Canada when Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s (CBRM) Mayor and Council met with Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: March is Nutrition Month!

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The theme for this year’s Nutrition Month Campaign is Best Food Forward: Plan Shop Cook Enjoy! Healthy eating begins at the grocery store and this Continue Reading →

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‘Give Us Wings’ Coordinator

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Tim Snow is a healthcare development specialist who hails from New Brunswick. He has worked with several NB First Nations for the past 25 years, Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Do you have an Interest in becoming a Nurse?

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As nurses we realize that there is a pressing moral and social obligation to address the disparities of health, social and economic inequities experienced by Continue Reading →

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A Different Kind of Poverty: Thoughts from the Brownroad

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One of our subjects around Indigenous country is talking about alleviating poverty. Some of us grew up in an era when there was even more Continue Reading →

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February is Early Childhood Intervention Month in NS

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Early Childhood Intervention is a service that is available to children, and families of children, who have a developmental delay or are at risk for Continue Reading →

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Project of Heart

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The Project of Heart is a hands-on, collaborative, inter-generational, artistic journey of seeking truth about the history of Aboriginal people in Canada. Nancy Oakley is Continue Reading →