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Sports, Youth

Aiva Abram: The Only Indigenous Participant in the Dance Parade at Disney in California

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Community, Health

New Funding Supports Further Herring of Emergency Management Coordinators

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MILLBROOK – The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) will hire eight new emergency management coordinators for its eight Member Communities, with support from a Continue Reading →

Culture, Youth

Awards Ceremony Celebrates the Passion and Resilience of Four Mi’kmaq Youth

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The extraordinary academic, community, athletic and personal achievements of four Mi’kmaq youth were given the spotlight in early August with the 2024 Sammy Gehue Achievement Continue Reading →

Letters, Youth

Autumn, a Walking Miracle

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Dear Editor: On June 7, 2024, Autumn Marshall-Pierro walked on and off her 2nd graduation platform in two years. In 2023 she graduated high school, Continue Reading →

Culture, History

Shubenacadie Indian Residential School Commemoration Project Moves into Final Phase

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The IRS Commemoration Project, dedicated to honouring the Survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School and their families, has entered its final phase—Implementation and Commemoration. Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

Our Healthcare Commitment

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It’s been three years since our government was elected on a promise to fix healthcare. That is a commitment that we have not wavered on Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

‘Shaken but not Shattered’ Millbrook First Nation Family Loses Five Cabins on Cape Breton’s Mniku Island to Fire

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Culture, Health

Our Healthcare Commitment

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It’s been three years since our government was elected on a promise to fix healthcare. That is a commitment that we have not wavered on Continue Reading →

Art, Award, Community

Congratulations to the Sipekne’katik Pageant Winners 2024

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Artisans Who Completed Items For The Pageant Sashes – Vera Marr Floral Peaked Cap – Meg Nevin, Shanda and Candy Beaded Peaked Cap – Cheyenne Continue Reading →

Community, Eco

We’koqma’q L’nue’kati First Nation’s Trout Aquaculture Business is on the Rise

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Located in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes overlooking the Skye Mountain range is the beautiful community of We’koqma’q. Continue Reading →

Community

Government Of Canada And Mi’kmaq Nation Government Of Epekwitk Reach Agreement To Establish The 48th National Park In Canada

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Today, Mi’kmawey Kapmnt Ta’n Nikana’tu’tij Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaw-Saqmaq — the Mi’kmaw Nation Government of Prince Edward Island, as represented by the Prince Edward Island Chiefs, Chief Continue Reading →

Health

Supporting Nova Scotia’s Paramedics

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Our medical first responders provide critical care in emergencies and are an essential part of our healthcare system. But for too long Nova Scotians have Continue Reading →