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Community, Sports, Youth

Summer Games Special Moment: The Power to Change a Nation

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It was the Summer Games that will live in the memories of all for a lifetime. The community of Eskasoni deserves a gold medal for Continue Reading →

Business, Education, Youth

Major Projects, Major Opportunities

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For Aboriginal Communities & Entrepreneurs OTTAWA – The 2012 Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Trade Show (AECTS 2012) being held on October 15 and 16 at Continue Reading →

Youth

We are seeking your participation!

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In August 2012 Levi Marshall, Sage Marshall, and Justin Knight (Membertou), Corey Francis (Eskasoni) as well as Jordan Francis (Host of Cross Country Fun Hunt), Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, Youth

Youth learn from Survivors About Indian Residential Schools

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The Mi’kmaq Maliseet Atlantic Youth Council (MMAYC) along with Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat hosted the “Bridging the Gap” conference August 6th Continue Reading →

Community, Sports, Youth

Eskasoni Wins Gold for Hosting NS Mi’kmaw Summer Games

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“Outstanding! After 30 years of summer games. We finally got it right!” were the words Chief Rod Googoo of Waycobah used to summarize the Nova Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Johnson plays with Team NS

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Congratulations to Dean Johnson for representing Team Nova Scotia at the 2012 National Rugby Tournament in Sherbrook, Quebec, on August 6-12, 2012.

Education, Youth

57 youth Graduate the Black Bear Program

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Ottawa – A parade was held at Canadian Forces Base Borden, to mark the graduation of Aboriginal youth from the seven-week Black Bear Youth Development Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Red Road Youth Leadership Retreat at Stone Bear Tracks & Trails

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It was a beautiful sunny day on July 9th, as youth representatives from Membertou to the Annapolis Valley were waiting patiently for a drive to Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

The Chief Noel Doucette Memorial Achievement Award

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A Q&A session with two previous winners The Chief Noel Doucette Memorial Achievement Award was created in 1996 by the Province of Nova Scotia in Continue Reading →

Business, Youth

A+ First Year for Business Network for Aboriginal Youth

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SYDNEY – On June 1-2, the Business Network for Aboriginal Youth concluded a highly successful first year, with a gathering in Millbrook First Nation to Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Five-year old girl raises money for the church

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On June 27, 2012, while sitting at the table at my mother’s house (Geno Knockwood), I was passed the smallest note in my life. It Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Students Honoured for Making Positive Difference in Schools, Communities

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A Grade 12 student promoting social justice, a Grade 4 student who helps raise funds for cancer research, and a Grade 8 student who shares Continue Reading →