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Stephen Augustine, the new Principal of Unama’ki College. Photo by Steven Darby, Museum of Civiliztion (MofC) Education, Youth

Unama’ki College of CBU Welcomes New Principal

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Unama’ki College of Cape Breton University is pleased to announce that Stephen Augustine has accepted the position of principal, commencing January 7, 2013. Originally from Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

National Chief Atleo Marks New School Opening in Esgenoopetitj

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Ottawa – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was at Esgenoopetitj First Nation (NB) to participate in the opening of the Continue Reading →

Culture, Health, Youth

UNSI – NAYSPS Gathering 2012

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Suicide is probably one of the most popular topics that people choose to not talk about. In a day and age when numbers are increasing Continue Reading →

Youth

Support youth Volunteerism

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It builds informed global citizens & contributes to sustainable development Canada World Youth recently celebrated the talent, determination and social engagement of four impressive young Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Providing the tools to build on a dream

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First year student ambassador sets sights on Navy After spending four years as a cadet, which had her exposed to ships, a deployment to sea Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Ilpukua’lu’kik Kikmanaq

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Potlotek recently played host to an unusual group of people… unusual in the sense that generally, not all stakeholders are invited to the table to Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports, Youth

Lacrosse Athletes Sharing Traditional Knowledge

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The Millbrook’s Warriors were eager to welcome and meet two Lacrosse Hall of Famers Travis Cook and Russell George. Travis and Russell came down to Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

The Bear River Beat

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Congratulations to proud parents Samara Harlow and Timmy VanTassel on the birth of their healthy baby boy Owen VanTassel born on August 31st weighing 9lbs Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

SSHRC funds StFX research project investigating financial literacy

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A project to develop a financial literacy program sensitive to the needs and financial decisions of youth in a local First Nations community has netted Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

An Old Stream In A New World

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Lepper and McClure’s brook used to be a great place to fish, swim, and even ice skate. However that was in the past, nowadays there Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Tripartite would like you to ‘Try Lacrosse’

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The Project Fund supported the Nova Scotia First Nations Lacrosse Program which held Try Lacrosse sessions in 12 Mi’kmaw communities. Try Lacrosse introduced the game Continue Reading →

Youth

2012 Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards

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Celebrating 20 Years of Mi’kmaw Youth Role Models The Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards celebrated its 20th Anniversary on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at The Confederacy Continue Reading →