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Education

Evening at Government House – Part 3

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On October 7th, 2014 Dr. Julien provided a lecture on the Sacrifices and Mi’kmaq involvement in World War I. We are happy to provide the Continue Reading →

Legal

Government introduces moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in New Brunswick

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FREDERICTON – The provincial government has introduced a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the province, following through on its commitment to New Brunswickers. “Creating jobs Continue Reading →

Community

Happy New Year, from LSK!!

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I hope everyone enjoyed his or her holidays. December was very busy for us here at LSK, especially for me. We hosted our annual Scholastic Continue Reading →

Community

First Nations Excellence in Housing Award

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Over the last two years, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs (APCFNC) and the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) have teamed-up to recognize Continue Reading →

Legal

Research group pens declaration on protecting FN’s cultural sites

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Twenty-eight experts, including several at Simon Fraser University, are calling on Canadian governments nationally to strengthen their accountability for First Nations sacred sites and develop Continue Reading →

Business

Truro Power Centre’s Latest Addition

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Evolution Motorsports Since 2007, Entrepreneurs’ Chad and Chris Felix have built Evolution Motorsports by providing the Maritimes with quality, affordable off road vehicles for the Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Memski Projects & Scotia Crane Rentals Sign Joint Venture Agreement

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MEMBERTOU – Chief Terrance Paul of Membertou and Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni signed a joint venture agreement with Duke Fraser, President and Owner of Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

L’sitkuk First Nation Harvesters’ Community Gathering

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On October 22- 25, 2014 Bear River First Nation (L’sitkuk) held its Harvesters’ Gathering. The intent of the 4-day event was to celebrate the year’s Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

History Month Funding Promotes Mi’kmaw Language

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The Annapolis Valley First Nation provided three craft workshops every Sunday during October’s Mi’kmaq History Month. Over 20 participants of the weekly event crafted talking Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Millbrook Builds New Headquarters for Commercial Fishery

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The thriving Millbrook First Nation is located in the “hub of Nova Scotia” within the Town of Truro. The Mi’kmaw community of 1700 band members Continue Reading →

Business, Letters

What I wish for is peace, between our people

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Dear Editor: Five years ago when I was approached to take part in the Mi’kmaw fishery, I was hesitant. As a Mi’kmaw man, former band Continue Reading →

Culture, Letters

The story of the Mi’kmaq Eight Point Star

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And the Legend of the Sweat Lodge Dear Editor: Let me introduce you to the Mi’kmaq Eight Point Star Petroglyph discovered in Bedford. The petroglyph Continue Reading →