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August 7, 2012

Culture, Education

New Women’s Studies professor brings Indigenous feminist perspective to the classroom

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In her words: Learning from stories told by Indigenous women in NS Born and raised in scwha, L’sitkuk (known as Bear River First Nation), Nova Scotia, Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Nation Mourns Loss

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Unama’ki – Humble, compassionate, dedicated, generous, community and nation minded are words that described Grand Chief Benjamin Sylliboy. For the Mi’kmaq these are important timeless Continue Reading →

Community

Membertou Chief Receives the Order of Canada

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Ottawa – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, invested 10 Officers and 34 Members into the Order of Canada during Continue Reading →

Health, Sports

First Atlantic Mi’kmaq Powerlifting Competition

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Mi’kmaw Men and Women Warriors worked their biceps, triceps, pectorals and just about every other muscle north of their ankles bulges when they deadlift pounds Continue Reading →

Education

Becky Julian Honoured by CBU

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Cape Breton University bestowed Mary Rebecca Julian and Eunice Harker with honorary degrees during its Fall Convocation ceremony held on November 4, 2017, at the Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Glooscap Choosen as Cando’s Community of the Year

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Please visit the CANDO website for the story. http://www.edo.ca/ec-dev-awards/2017-ec-dev-award-nominees/glooscapfirstnation

Business, Community

Photo Collection from Millbrook

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Habaneros Opening Millbrook Remembrance Day 2017 Running Rez Chicks

Community

2017 Medal of Bravery Recipients Honoured

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Four heroes were honoured with a Medal of Bravery at a ceremony held on, Nov. 8, at the Province House in Halifax. The Medal of Continue Reading →

Community

The I Bee Gardening Society

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If you want to be happy, plant a garden! If you want to be healthy, eat a garden! Every day when you wake up in Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

NS Mi’kmaq Chiefs Offer Condolences to the Family of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs offer condolences to the family and friends of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy and to the entire Mi’kmaw Nation. Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Election Results: Paqtnkek and Pictou Landing

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Congratulations to Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation on their recent election. Returning to the position of Chief is Paul James (P.J.) Prosper, Council members Judy Bernard-Julian, Anne Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Gerald Gloade, A Living Legacy

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It seems fitting with this year’s Mi’kmaq History Month poster theme being Innovations and Legacies, that we highlight the artist who creates these beautiful posters, Continue Reading →