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“From Victim to Survivor”

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Atlantic Regional Indian Residential Schools Commemorative Event The newly formed First Nations Centre of Balance and Resiliency Association hosted their first Atlantic Regional Indian Residential Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Youth Promote Anti-Substance Abuse at Summer Games

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ESKASONI – Youth from Nova Scotia’s thirteen First Nation communities were at the Mi’kmaw Summer Games in Eskasoni promoting the province’s first anti-substance abuse campaign Continue Reading →

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OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network Needs You!

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You may have heard the term bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Bone marrow is a source of stem cells – immature blood cells that Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Physical Activity and Your Brain

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I don’t think any of us need to be told that physical activity is good for us. I am careful not to say exercise here, Continue Reading →

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The Native Women’s Association of Canada has a new President

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OTTAWA – On August 26, 2012, the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) elected a new President, Ms. Michèle Audette. Aboriginal women from coast to Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Physical Activity and Your Brain

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I don’t think any of us need to be told that physical activity is good for us. I am careful not to say exercise here, Continue Reading →

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FASD Awareness day

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September 9, of each year is International FASD Awareness Day. The ninth day of the ninth month was chosen to represent the nine months of Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Diabetes Myths…

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Get the Facts! There are many myths and misconceptions about diabetes. The best and most trusted source of information comes from your health care team Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Buzz the Fuzz: Cut for Cancer

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On July 12th, Indian Brook was involved in “Buzz the Fuzz” a head shaving for cancer event. After hearing of Eskasoni’s successful fundraiser, the people Continue Reading →

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Focusing on funding for Disability programs

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“Mapping provincially and federally funded disabilities for First Nations with disabilities in Nova Scotia” “Identifying Critical Pathways of Access to Provincially and Federally Funded Disability Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Summer Tips for Diabetes

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Hot Weather Did you know that hot temperatures (above 26°C) and humidity can affect your diabetes medication, testing supplies and blood sugar levels? Here are Continue Reading →

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Buzz the Fuzz Cut for Cancer

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Eskasoni RCMP Regional Police held their first annual “Buzz the Fuzz Cut for Cancer” with an overwhelming result. Actual count was not recorded but the estimate Continue Reading →