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August 7, 2012

Education

Evening at Government House – Part 3

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On October 7th, 2014 Dr. Julien provided a lecture on the Sacrifices and Mi’kmaq involvement in World War I. We are happy to provide the Continue Reading →

Business

Truro Power Centre’s Latest Addition

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Evolution Motorsports Since 2007, Entrepreneurs’ Chad and Chris Felix have built Evolution Motorsports by providing the Maritimes with quality, affordable off road vehicles for the Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Memski Projects & Scotia Crane Rentals Sign Joint Venture Agreement

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MEMBERTOU – Chief Terrance Paul of Membertou and Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni signed a joint venture agreement with Duke Fraser, President and Owner of Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

L’sitkuk First Nation Harvesters’ Community Gathering

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On October 22- 25, 2014 Bear River First Nation (L’sitkuk) held its Harvesters’ Gathering. The intent of the 4-day event was to celebrate the year’s Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

History Month Funding Promotes Mi’kmaw Language

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The Annapolis Valley First Nation provided three craft workshops every Sunday during October’s Mi’kmaq History Month. Over 20 participants of the weekly event crafted talking Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Millbrook Builds New Headquarters for Commercial Fishery

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The thriving Millbrook First Nation is located in the “hub of Nova Scotia” within the Town of Truro. The Mi’kmaw community of 1700 band members Continue Reading →

Business, Letters

What I wish for is peace, between our people

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Dear Editor: Five years ago when I was approached to take part in the Mi’kmaw fishery, I was hesitant. As a Mi’kmaw man, former band Continue Reading →

Culture, Letters

The story of the Mi’kmaq Eight Point Star

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And the Legend of the Sweat Lodge Dear Editor: Let me introduce you to the Mi’kmaq Eight Point Star Petroglyph discovered in Bedford. The petroglyph Continue Reading →

Business, Education

CBU’s Crawford Chair Officially Launches Eastern In.Business Program and Video Simulation Game

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SYDNEY – Cape Breton University’s Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies will strengthen and broaden their impact this week when they officially launch In.Business Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Juwi Wind, Firelight and Community Partners Commission N.S. Projects

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Art, Culture

Part Merry Mi’kmaq, Part Mohawk Swagger

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APTN’s New Tuesday Night Comedy will have you slapping your knee, uncontrollably clapping your hands, or roaring like a Niskamij or Muhsumsol. Being Aboriginal Peoples, Continue Reading →

Business

Membertou has a new sports equipment store

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  It all started out with a pair of baseball cleats in Northern Alberta, “We couldn’t find a decent pair of baseball cleats that fit” Continue Reading →