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Business, Community

Eskasoni First Nation

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The Eskasoni First Nation is a Mi’kmaq community located in the district of Unama’kik. Unama’kik is translated into English as “the land of fog”. Mi’kmaq Continue Reading →

Community

An Update From The NL Mi’kmaq

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The Exploits Native Women’s Association (ENWA) dedicated the Community Room at the Qalipu Building in Grand Falls-Windsor on Friday, June 21st. In memory of Bernadette Continue Reading →

Music, Youth

ABM High School: Blackbird Takes Flight

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The International Year of Indigenous Languages is a United Nations observance in 2019 to raise awareness of the consequences of the endangerment of Indigenous Languages Continue Reading →

Education

Elder Joe Michael: Doctor of Humanities

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Mi’kmaq Elder Lawrence Joseph Michael is a highly regarded inspirational and spiritual leader within Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaq community, Indigenous communities across Canada, and on Acadia’s Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Pjila’si. Welcome Dalhousie Students

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The Indigenous Student Centre invites new Indigenous students to join us for an exciting week of orientation. We have a variety of cultural and educational Continue Reading →

Community, Health

NS Native Women’s Association Declares A State Of Emergency

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We Are In Crisis Federal and Provincial government must commit to addressing the health needs of the Mi’kmaw, NOW! The Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Bear River (L’sitkuk) First Nation

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River First Nation, in Mi’kmaq is called Muin Sipu. Bear River is often referred to by the Mi’kmaw as L’sitkuk, which is pronounced “elsetkook”. Mi’kmaw Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

Veteran Court Liaison Barry Bernard ‘Fights Every Day’ For Indigenous Communities In Cape Breton

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Barry Paul Bernard did not seek out his current position as Aboriginal court liaison for the Nova Scotia Court System and Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network. Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Seeking Volunteers For Saltmarsh Skills Building

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With the summer field season upon us, the Northumberland Strait Coastal Restoration Project is seeking volunteers to join them and gain new experiences and skills Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Elsipogtog First Nation

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The Elsipogtog First Nation formerly known as Big Cove is a Mi’kmaq community located in the district of Sikniktewaq or Sikniktuk. Sikniktuk is translated into Continue Reading →

Community

NL Government: Speech From The Throne

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The following are speaking notes delivered at the Opening of the First Session of the 49th General Assembly of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Continue Reading →

Youth

When Love Fills The Void Inside

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Most often you don’t hear or know about foster parents or families that go above and beyond just foster care. In this special feature story Continue Reading →