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August 7, 2012

Culture

Interesting People and Events 4

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Fancy cars were not part of my young life, I thought, at the time that they were something that was only enjoyed by white folks, Continue Reading →

Sports

Mi’kmaw teams win hockey series against the government

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TRURO, N.S. – The team of Mi’kmaq Chiefs and Councillors beat the government team 9-6 in Membertou and 9-2 in Truro. Chief Bob Gloade of Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Mi’kmaq Heritage Calendar released on Heritage Day

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A relatively new holiday in Nova Scotia, Heritage Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and honour the contributions of the many cultures that make Nova Continue Reading →

Health

New Grant Helps Vulnerable Indigenous Women in Cape Breton

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The Jane Paul Mi’kmaq Women’s Resource Centre in Sydney will be able to help more vulnerable indigenous women in their communities, with the help of Continue Reading →

Community

Glooscap First Nation re-elects Chief

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GLOOSCAP – Sidney Carl Peters has been re-elected as the chief of the Glooscap First Nation. He joins two fellow incumbents and one new councillor Continue Reading →

Legal

Pardon, Apology, for Late Grand Chief Gabriel Sylliboy

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Gabriel Sylliboy, a late grand chief of the Mi’kmaq, remembered for defending his people’s right to hunt and fish, received a posthumous pardon and apology Continue Reading →

Community, Sports

Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2017 will honour Mi’kmaq Heritage

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Creating the opportunity to recognize Mi’kmaw culture and the many accomplishments of Mi’kmaq Nations. The Mi’kmaq community has chosen to emphasize its contributions to the Continue Reading →

Community

We Are All Treaty People

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How centuries-old tucked-away documents can lead Canada and the First Nations toward reconciliation Talking about treaties in Atlantic Canada has been a political dead end Continue Reading →

Jobs

Job Op – Children Service Coordinator – Jordan’s principal (3 positions)

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Education, Youth

Finding his path in Agriculture

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A natural connection to the land and a love for animals led Christian Francis to the Faculty of Agriculture and on the right path for Continue Reading →

Business, Education

Celebrating the Students of Pathways to Shipbuilding

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December 7, 2016 was a celebration for the 19 students enrolled in the Pathways to Shipbuilding Indigenous Education and Apprenticeship Pilot Program. The program will Continue Reading →

Culture, Letters

Interesting People and Events: Remembering our Elders

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(During my discourse I shall be using a couple of Mi’kmaq words because they fit the stories being related. When an Elder is talking to Continue Reading →