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August 7, 2012

Community

41 Years of “Big Bad John”

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The Paqtnkek Community members along with the help of the CBU class had the honour of Celebrating Keptin John R. Prosper’s Retirement on March 14, Continue Reading →

Community

2014 Election season has started

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November was a busy month for four First Nations Communities as they went to the polls and elected their Chief and Council. The first community Continue Reading →

Community

Paqtnkek Swears in Newly Elected Chief and Council Members

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Don Julien, Executive Director of The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, conducted the swearing in ceremony for the newly elected Chief, Pj Prosper; this past Tuesday, Continue Reading →

Education

An update from the Coady Institute

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Community, Education, Youth

Glooscap Heritage Centre: Earth Day Celebration 2013

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The Glooscap Heritage Centre (GHC) was pleased to welcome over 300 students to learn and reflect on the importance of doing our best to look Continue Reading →

Community

Earth Day; Giving Oositkamoo Her Due

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This morning I burned sweetgrass and sage in an abalone shell and washed my mind, heart, spirit and body in the fragrant smoke. I led Continue Reading →

Culture, Health, Youth

UNSI – NAYSPS Gathering 2012

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Suicide is probably one of the most popular topics that people choose to not talk about. In a day and age when numbers are increasing Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

57 youth Graduate the Black Bear Program

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Ottawa – A parade was held at Canadian Forces Base Borden, to mark the graduation of Aboriginal youth from the seven-week Black Bear Youth Development Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Mi’kmaq Input on Nova Scotia Protected Lands

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The Province of Nova Scotia, through the Department of Environment and the Department of Natural Resources, is leading an initiative to designate 12% of Nova Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

6th Annual Show Me Your Math Regional Fair

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May 2, 2012 – St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS When you add together 275 of the most brilliant minds in 13 grades from 10 Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports, Youth

Millbrook 3D Archery Shoot – April 22, 2012

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There was a great turn out, with 98 shooters coming out for the Millbrook 3-D Shoot on Sunday, April 22nd! Results: BHO 1st – Andrew Continue Reading →