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August 7, 2012

Culture, Sports

Mi’kmaw Musician Determined to Pass on Authentic Mi’kmaw Culture to Next Generation

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Michael R. Denny recalls the magic of entering his uncle Po’pi Poulette’s basket shop at eleven years old to watch him create a wooden instrument Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Assembly offers Condolences to the Family and Friends of Daniel Paul

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Culture, Education, Youth

New Children’s Book Shines Light on Honour Song

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The Province and treaty education partners have worked together to develop a new children’s book about the Honour Song and its spiritual importance to Mi’kmaq. Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, History

Indian Residential School (IRS) Commemoration Project – Phase 4 – Design

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Kwe, Nin teluisi, Kesatam tan teli L’nui, my Spirit name is I love my L’nu ways. Kiwnik clan, Sipekne’katik, my name is Dorene Bernard. I Continue Reading →

Culture

Home to Mi’kma’ki

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Through a partnership with the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution (NMAI), Mi’kmawey Debert is one step closer to bringing a Continue Reading →

Eco

May Update from the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority

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April was another busy month at the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA). Firstly, Congratulations goes out to water operator Corbin Stevens from Pictou Landing Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Ta’n Weji-sqalia’tiek Mi’kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas and Website Project Gets a New Look and Feel

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A unique and long overdue resource, The Ta’n Weji-sqalia’tiek: Mi’kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas and Website Project, has unfolded over the past fourteen years bringing Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Eco

Sable Island Sweat Bee Research Trip – June 2021

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On June 24th, four Mi’kmaq Earth Keepers –Anastasia Nevin (Bear River First Nation), Savanna Francis (Pictou Landing First Nation) and myself, Hannah Martin (Millbrook First Continue Reading →

Education

MCG Wisqoq In Mi’kma’ki Project

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In the summer of 2013, Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) undertook an ambitious tree planting project in our MCG member Communities. Together with the help of Continue Reading →

Culture

Mi’kmaq History Month Wrap Up

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This October marked the 20th Year Anniversary of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. As part of the 20th Year Anniversary many initiatives were taken Continue Reading →

Culture

Kji-Keptin Andrew Denny Treaty Day Message

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Treaty Day 2013 “Today once again we celebrate Treaty Day on the date designated by our ancestors in the 1752 Treaty. Another year has passed Continue Reading →

Education

Over the years, Mi’kmaq people have seen the landscape of Atlantic Canada become more and more multicultural and reflective of the cultures of people who Continue Reading →