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August 2012

Education

Breaking the books with record numbers

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The year-end graduation ceremony held at Mi’kmawey School on Thursday, June 28, 2012 saw a record number of graduates from high school and post secondary Continue Reading →

Education

Seven Generations Society’s Success

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The Seven Generations Society’s project for a Tourism Management Program delivered at the NSCC Truro Campus saw 11 Mi’kmaq graduates from the program. Of the Continue Reading →

Business

Eskasoni Corporate Division & JUWI Wind Canada Sign MOU

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The 4.4 Mega Watt COMFIT project will bring economic and environmental benefits to Nova Scotia & Eskasoni Eskasoni – Juwi Wind Canada and Community Wind Continue Reading →

Letters

A Declaration Of Spirit

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Gathering of the Wisdom Keepers of the Americas Dear Editor:  Earlier this year, I came across an invitation to all the Indigenous Wisdom Keepers of Continue Reading →

Legal

UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues a Mi’kmaq Reflection

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The Mi’kmaq have had a long history of more than 30 years of advocating for Mi’kmaw rights at the United Nations(UN) in Geneva Switzerland and Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Five-year old girl raises money for the church

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On June 27, 2012, while sitting at the table at my mother’s house (Geno Knockwood), I was passed the smallest note in my life. It Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Students Honoured for Making Positive Difference in Schools, Communities

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A Grade 12 student promoting social justice, a Grade 4 student who helps raise funds for cancer research, and a Grade 8 student who shares Continue Reading →

Community

Membertou Governance Committee receives land management training by Nalma

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February 2, 2012 – Membertou – Debra Campbell, instructor from the National Aboriginal Land Managers Association “NALMA” conducted a four-day workshop entitled the “Land Management Continue Reading →

Business

Eskasoni Corporate Division signs official MOU with Valard

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Eskasoni Chief and Council are pleased to announce that the newly established Eskasoni Corporate Division has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Valard Construction Continue Reading →

Culture

Giant puppet Glooscap on tour

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Actors and young actors-in-training from Bear River First Nation (L’sitkuk) took giant puppets, costumes, and masks on the road the past few weeks to celebrate Continue Reading →

Education

Mi’kmaw Graduates of CBU Honoured at Banquet

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On Saturday, May 12, twenty-five CBU graduates from seven First Nation communities across the province celebrated their academic accomplishments at a banquet held at Membertou Continue Reading →

Education

Surf on over to the Mi’kmaw Conservation Group

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The Mi’kmaw Conservation Group is excited to be launching its newly re-vamped website on July 17th. MCG will be hosting a lunch and launch party Continue Reading →