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August 7, 2012

Sports

Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund Celebrates Four Outstanding Recipients of the Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award

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January 23, 2024 (Millbrook, NS) – The inaugural Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Awards have been presented to four female Indigenous youth leaders in sport. This Continue Reading →

Health

Premier’s Year-End Message

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My motto for healthcare – and my message to leaders in the sector – is more, faster. Do more. Go faster. That’s what Nova Scotians Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

#Ribbonupmk Workshops, A Cultural Study Break For L’nu Students

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Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey Delivered Over 200 Ribbon Skirt Kits To Schools Across Mi’kma’ki When Kailey Simon heard that Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey was looking for ribbon skirt workshop Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Thinking Like An L’nu, In Praxis

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Reached at her home in Pictou Landing First Nation, in the company of her energetic puppy as the rain fell on her medicine garden on Continue Reading →

Business, Health, Housing

News Worth Sharing From House Of Assembly

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Fall is a busy time of year for Nova Scotians. For the government, it means heading back to the House of Assembly. I’m guessing most Continue Reading →

Community, Tourism

APC/AIEDIRP Officially Launch Atlantic Indigenous Tourism Report

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On Wednesday, October 25, the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) via the Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP) formally Continue Reading →

Health

Making Mental Health Care Universal

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All Nova Scotians should be able to access free mental health care – no matter where you live in the province, regardless of your ability Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Membertou Supports Mi’kmaw Heritage and Preservation Through Donation to Mi’kmawey Debert

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MEMBERTOU, N.S – Following the observances for Treaty Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Membertou is marking the importance of celebrating and Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Education

Orange Shirt Day Celebrations

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It was a beautiful day to celebrate and recognize Orange Shirt Day as many call it or Truth and Reconciliation Day as it is formally Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Education

Young Community Role Models Feted at 30th Sammy Gehue Awards

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Four Mi’kmaq youths were the center of attention for their many achievements in the 30th annual Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards. Community and family members gathered Continue Reading →

Health

Making Strides In Healthcare

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August 30th marks two years since I was sworn in as Premier of this province, the greatest place in the world. It is an honour Continue Reading →

Art, Community, Culture

Nova Scotia First Nation Unveils Mi’kmaq Regalia after more than a Century in Australia

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