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Education

Bill C-33: First Nations Control of First Nations Education

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Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act Introduced in the House of Commons The proposed legislation will ensure First Nations students have Continue Reading →

Sports

Maloney Set to Defend Title

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Colin Maloney of Sipekne’katik is set to defend his Red Jacket at the 10th Annual Mi’kmaq Masters golf tournament being held on June 7th and Continue Reading →

Community

Respected physician says First Nation needs the land ‘more than I do’

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SYDNEY – A much-loved family doctor who spent more than 50 years treating patients at Eskasoni First Nation is giving back to the community by Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Levi and Trevor will be on YTV

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Mark your calendars, because Levi Marshall (Membertou First Nations) & Trevor Sanipass (Eskasoni) will be joining forces on YTV’s Hit reality competition series, Cache Craze! Continue Reading →

Community

Grand Chief John Denny

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The family of the Late Grand Chief John Denny clan celebrated their ancestors in an annual gathering that took place on April 12th 2014 at Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey and RCMP Host Recruit Tutorial Program

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Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), will host a Tutorial Program for Mi’kmaq recruits. The Tutorial Program will take place Continue Reading →

Community

“Wela’liek” ~ Muin Clan

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Dear Editor: The extended family of the late Grand Chief Gabriel Sylliboy would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Eskasoni Chief and Council Continue Reading →

Culture

A letter to Prince Charles regarding Confederation Day

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Dear Editor: Here is a letter I, John Joe Sark, sent to Prince Charles. “Dear Sir: My name is Dr. John Joe Sark, LLD, Keptin Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Canada & Metepenagiag Sign Settlement Agreement of the 1895 Surrender Specific Claim

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Ottawa, ON – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Bernard Valcourt, and Chief Freeman Ward of the Continue Reading →

Art

Leonard Paul, nominated for the Lillian Shepherd Award

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In The Chronicle Herald, Saturday, April 5, 2014 issue, the 2014 Atlantic Book Awards shortlist was released in Halifax at the event held at King’s Continue Reading →

Art

Art Program in Pictou Landing First Nation

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Congratulations to Pictou Landing First Nation Community for their vision of the introduction of an Arts Program. A special “Thanks” goes to Chief Andrea Paul Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

First Nations Elections Act Passes into Law

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On April 11, 2014, Bill C-9, the First Nations Elections Act, received Royal Assent and passed into law. The Chiefs of the Atlantic Policy Congress Continue Reading →