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Legal

Tuma Young nominated As 2019-20 2nd Vice-President

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The Society’s Governance and Nominating Committee (GNC) nominates Mi’kmaq lawyer Tuma T. W. Young as the Society’s Second Vice-President for the 2019-2020 Council year. Tuma Continue Reading →

Community, Health

A New Health Policy Analyst For APC

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APC is pleased to welcome Catherine Hart as its new Health Policy Analyst. Catherine Hart grew up in Cornwall, Ontario, but has spent the last Continue Reading →

Culture, Youth

NEWS FROM: L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom

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So, I missed last month’s publication and missed saying… HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope that everyone had a pleasant holiday. December was a busy month Continue Reading →

Business, Legal

Burchells LLP Welcomes Garnet E. Brooks Into The Partnership

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HALIFAX – The partners of Burchells LLP, one of Atlantic Canada’s leading law firms, are pleased to announce the admission of Garnet E. Brooks into Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

2018 Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey Sports Summit

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The 2018 Sport Summit and Awards Banquet was held in Halifax from November 13 – 15. The annual event brings together community sport representatives, coaches, Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Bay du Nord Development Project — Participant Funding Allocated

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Ottawa — The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has allocated $302,327.65 in federal funds to 19 recipients to assist their participation in the environmental Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Eagle Feathers Introduced To NL Provincial Courts

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Witnesses, victims, and offenders appearing in the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will now have the option to take an affirmation or oath with Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Elder Joe Michael Named First Elder In Residence At The Mount

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A steadfast commitment to students Joe is no stranger to the Mount community. He has often led Indigenous ceremonies on campus and been part of Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

My Records, My Choice: Notice Program Spells Out Options On IAP And ADR Records

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Former students at Indian Residential Schools can keep their records private, share them, or preserve them for history. Regina — The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Continue Reading →

Art, Youth

Shirley’s Corner: Buddy’s Fault

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Welcome to 2019 at the home of the unpredictable Shirley’s Corner where one never knows the outcome of any given day. Now let’s see where Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Moving Forward Together With The Mi’kmaq Of PEI

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Charlottetown — The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are committed to working with the PEI Mi’kmaw towards a renewed government-to-government-to-government relationship based on Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Not A Benefit, Denied, Or Not Covered Does Not Always Mean No

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My name is Tammy Barbour and I am the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Navigator for the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC). Continue Reading →