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August 7, 2012

Culture

A letter to Prince Charles regarding Confederation Day

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Dear Editor: Here is a letter I, John Joe Sark, sent to Prince Charles. “Dear Sir: My name is Dr. John Joe Sark, LLD, Keptin Continue Reading →

Business

Strong Leadership Turns Around Commercial Fishery at Maliseet de Viger First Nation

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The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs secretariat (APCFNC) is proud to honour excellence in the First Nations commercial fishery across the Atlantic region. Continue Reading →

Legal

First Nations Poised to Take Control Over their Lands

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Nineteen First Nations from across Canada sign onto the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management and begin development of their own land codes March Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Special Chiefs Assembly Regional Report

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Regional Chief Morley Googoo Reports on Education I would like to begin by welcoming everyone to this year’s 2013 Special Chief’s Assembly here in Gatineau, Continue Reading →

Health, Youth

Aboriginal Youth battles drug and solvent abuse

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Choosing your friends to stay strong “Drugs never help you. It hurts you slowly; it hurts your family and hurts the people who care about Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Accelerating Growth for Aboriginal Entrepreneurs and Communities

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GATINEAU, Quebec – The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is pleased to host the third annual Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Trade Show 2013 (AECTS Continue Reading →

Community

LSK Youth donate to Seniors Group

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After four long months of planning and construction, the project by the Grade 11 Production and Construction Tech. Ed. Class has finally made their donation Continue Reading →

Youth

TD recognizes Mi’kmaq student as an emerging leader of tomorrow

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Zachary Julian receives prestigious TD Scholarship for Community Leadership TORONTO – Local Nova Scotia student Zachary Julian is one of twenty high school recipients to Continue Reading →

Community

Atleo Commends Economic Development Plans & Partnerships

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Ottawa – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commends the leadership and innovation of the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi representing the Mi’kmaq communities of Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Wind Farm for Gespe’gewa’gi Becomes a Reality

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On behalf of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government we would like to send out our congratulations to the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) on their efforts on Continue Reading →

Business

FN communities want to be world leaders in aquaculture production

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First Nation coastal communities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Québec stand to make enormous economic development gains as future global Continue Reading →

Letters

Frustration clouded over my eyes, but now I see

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Dear Chief Gloade, Please share this letter with Millbrook First Nations people and friends who were part of the Highway 102 Blockage on December 21, Continue Reading →