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August 7, 2012

Culture, Jobs

PR GEORGE And MMNN

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Mi’kmaw journalist, George Paul of Eskasoni (aka PR GEORGE) has been MMNN most consistent contributor to the paper for the last 20 years. We asked Continue Reading →

Community, Sports

Sipekne’katik Comes Together To Honour Pat Marr

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Over the Labour day weekend, Indian Brook First Nation held its first Pat Marr Memorial Labour Day Tournament. It was a huge success even during Continue Reading →

Business, Legal

Sipekne’katik Celebrates The Launch Of A Moderate Livelihood

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On September 17, 2020., 21 years after The Marshall Decision. The Sipekne’katik First Nation gathered in Digby Nova Scotia to exercise their right to earn Continue Reading →

Community

Remembering Patricia Harlow-Robar

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The following tribute was given at Pat’s Graveside Service on August 14th, 2020. “I am greatly humbled to have been asked by Mary Patricia Harlow-Robar’s Continue Reading →

Community

St Anne’s Celebrations A Bit Different This Year

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Despite many events being cancelled this year due to the Covid virus, many communities still decided to hold their yearly St Anne’s Celebrations but with Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Exciting Times For Bear River

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New private owners are planning significant upgrades to the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa to create a year-round tourism destination. Besim Halef, Glenn Squires, Continue Reading →

Eco

Climate Change In Mi’kma’ki And Mcmi Project

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Climate change is an important issue that needs to be addressed in Nova Scotia and Canada. Canada is predicted to increase average yearly temperatures by Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Membertou Man Explains Systemic Racism

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Business, Health

Impact Of COVID-19 On Fish Processing Plants

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Mi’kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFNs) operating fish processing plants in the Atlantic Region have had to make important adjustments since the outbreak of Covid-19. Continue Reading →

Business

Paqtnkek Highway Showcase Opens

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The newest travel centre in eastern Canada opened last month in one of our own Mi’kmaw communities. The Bayside Travel Centre, a $13.5 million complex Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Challenges And People Coming Together

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A Story About Overcoming Challenges, People Coming Together And Spreading Joy And Generosity Children can be so many things. By nature, they can be compassionate, Continue Reading →

Eco, Education

Shubenacadie Heritage River

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The Bay of Fundy watershed is home of the worlds highest tides and attracts tourist from around the world. These tides force their way up Continue Reading →