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Help Available For Two-Spirit, Indigenous LGBTQQAI+ During Pandemic

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Community, Health

Regional Chief Says Nova Scotia Needs Mi’kmaw-specific Vaccination Strategy

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Mi’kmaw leaders are concerned by statements by provincial authorities that some Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia may be excluded from the first round of COVID-19 Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Listuguj COVID Hotline

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On January 11, 2021, residents of Listuguj benefit from the Listuguj COVID Hotline for quick and easy access to information on Listuguj’s Pandemic Response. The Continue Reading →

Culture, Health, Legal

The Fifth Anniversary Of The Final Report From The TRC

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Public Statement On The Fifth Anniversary Of The Final Report Of The Truth And Reconciliation Commission Of Canada Five years ago, we stood together with Continue Reading →

Health, Youth

Changes To NB Family Law Will Create Recalculation Service

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FREDERICTON – New legislation introduced on November 18, 2020, by the provincial government is intended to ensure clarity and consistency with changes to federal divorce Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Assembly Congratulates Friendship Centre On Funding For Housing

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs(Assembly)would like to congratulate and recognize the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre on their work to secure funding for their Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Province Invests In First Mi’kmaw Transit Service

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Government is committed to supporting transportation options for Nova Scotians. The province is investing $707,674 to help 11 organizations purchase accessible vehicles to make health Continue Reading →

Eco, Health

Frustration Over Avon River Decision

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While discussions on the Avon River were making positive strides at the Mi’kmaq-Nova Scotia Canada Consultation table, this week the Consultation Department at the Kwilmu’kw Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

Mi’kmaw Social Services 35 Year Journey

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In researching the creation story of Mi’kmaw Family and Children’s Services of Nova Scotia journey to what it is today, it is simply astonishing. With Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Shubenacadie Residential School Survivor Says Supports Still Needed

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Community, Health

FNHMA Relaunches COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series

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Ottawa – Given the high demand for reliable and accessible information, especially while living in the context of COVID-19 restrictions, many cities and organizations found Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Eskasoni Memorial Garden To Honour Indigenous Women And Girls

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