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August 7, 2012

Education, Youth

Award Winning Program Continues Learning for Mi’kmaw Youth

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The Tripartite Forum Education Working Committee with financial Support of the Project Fund for Social and Economic Change was able to bring the Elephant Thoughts Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Membertou Mawiomi Shines through Wet Weekend

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It seems as if grey skies and rain always wants to invite itself to our community events in Membertou. For some reason, the wet weather Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Degrassi Star Visits Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom!

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Membertou’s young academics were treated to a VERY special guest on Tuesday, September 15, from First Nations actress Nakuset (Nikki Gould).  Nakuset stars as Grace Continue Reading →

Community, Sports

Mi’kmaq Summer Games 2015 – Millbrook PHOTOS!!

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Photos by Nigel Gloade, Mary Jane Abram, Julia Abram, and Carrie Sylliboy

Community

French Altar makes it back to Chapel Island

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Grey skies didn’t dampen the spirits of hundreds who travelled to Chapel Island (Mniku) a traditional gathering and spiritual home for the Mi’kmaw people to Continue Reading →

Legal

Have Aboriginal groups reached the peak of their legal powers?

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OTTAWA – A series of court decisions have steadily expanded the legal rights of Aboriginal groups in recent years but these unprecedented victories are unlikely Continue Reading →

Health, Youth

Symposium examine gaps in Mi’kmaq child welfare

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MEMBERTOU – A symposium on Mi’kmaq child welfare has produced a consensus that there are gaps in the province’s social services network. About 130 people, Continue Reading →

Education

Elder Doug Bestowed With Honorary Degree

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Wolfville, NS,  Sipekne’katik District -During Convocation held on May 10 & 11, Acadia University granted honorary degrees to four outstanding Canadians who have made significant Continue Reading →

Community

Bear River Beat: End of school year

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As we tie up the end of the school year, we have many graduates. Our Muin Sipu Learning Center Preschool graduates are Omri Harlow-White, Eli Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Potlotek Signs MOU with Richmond County

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ARICHAT – Potlotek First Nation and the Municipality of the County of Richmond have signed a first-of-its-kind memorandum of understanding between both councils. The MOU Continue Reading →

Education

MSVU honours Rita Joe & Mary Simon

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Rita Joe and Mary Simon among those honoured in new McCain Centre at Mount Saint Vincent University On May 29, 2015, Mount Saint Vincent University Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

FNST Youth Gather to Celebrate Successful Season

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On Sunday April 19, 2015 the First Nations Snowboarding Team (FNST) gathered at Ski Martock to celebrate the successful 2014-2015 snowboarding year. Participants from all Continue Reading →