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August 2012

Sports, Youth

Connor Dennis shoots 82mph

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On August 2nd – 8th, Connor Dennis from the Indian Brook First Nation attended The Canadian Bantam Lacrosse Championships held in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their team Continue Reading →

Community

The Bear River Beat: September 2013

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September Birthday wishes go out to; James Lewis, Leo Peters, Lorraine Meuse, Charles Brooks, Joseph Muise, Jane Louvelle, James Nigh, Clyde Trimper, Oliver Meuse, Robin Continue Reading →

Health

Announcement Marks A New Era

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Lew Crews President of NSACL spoke in reaction to the Premier Dexter’s announcement, “This marks the beginning of a new era for persons with disabilities Continue Reading →

Health

Diabetes Corner: Healthy School Lunches

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It’s hard to believe it’s back to school time already! For many of us summer is a great time to sleep in, head to the Continue Reading →

Community

Tripartite Forum Working Committee Meetings for Sept. 2013

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The Mi’kmaq – Nova Scotia – Canada Tripartite Forum currently has two (2) Working Committee meetings scheduled for September 2013. All Tripartite Forum Working Committee 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 →

Culture

Learning to Camp in Gros Morne National Park

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Lomond, NL, – Urban Canadians, New Canadians and families with young children can sometimes face many barriers when it comes to camping in Canada’s outdoors, Continue Reading →

Business

Mi’kmaw Project for Innovation & Collaboration

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During the 2012 Annual General Assembly The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM), had passed a motion, which saw the creation of the Mi’kmaq Project for Continue Reading →

Community

Causeway Improvements for Lennox Island

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LENNOX ISLAND – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, visited the Lennox Island First Nation, to meet with community members Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Learning about Archaeology

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My name is Jodi Howe and I am from Indian Brook. I’m going into my last year of high school and will soon be applying Continue Reading →

Business

Phil Fontaine, O.C., O.M. to receive Award

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The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Sodexo Canada are pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Traditional Teachings meets Modern Medicine

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Aboriginal Health Science Initiative’s Junior University Young Mi’kmaw students who are interested in pursuing studies and careers in the health sciences fields participated in valuable Continue Reading →