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August 2012

Community

A new look for Millbrook’s website

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The Millbrook First Nation has switched to our new website, it is easier to navigate and it is also updated to a responsive design that Continue Reading →

Art

Leonard Paul makes the short list!

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Mi’kmaw artist, LEONARD PAUL, included on Acadia University’s List ‘DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES’ Mi’kmaw artist, Leonard Paul ‘91, was honoured for being included on Acadia University’s list Continue Reading →

Culture, Youth

Conne River youth wins national Indspire award

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John Nick Jeddore, a 24-year old resident of the Miawpukek First Nation (Conne River) was among 14 outstanding Indigenous Canadians who were recently selected as Continue Reading →

Community

Finding local solutions to local needs

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Eel River Bar Housing Committee Takes a Fresh and Open Approach to Housing Eel River Bar First Nation is a Mi’kmaw community on the northern 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 →

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 →

Health

My Success Story: Roseanne H. Saulnier

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Life has a funny way of catching you off guard; changing in an instant. The only thing you can do is adapt to the change Continue Reading →

Health

AFN Continues Call to Protect Our Sacred Waters

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OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today reminds us all the responsibility given by the Creator to protect our 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 →

Culture

NS RCMP recognizes MHM

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In celebration of Mi’kmaq History Month, the Mi’kmaw Nation flag is flying at the Nova Scotia RCMP headquarters building for the entire month of October. Continue Reading →

Education

87.7% of Mi’kmaq Students Earning High School Diploma

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High school graduation rates among Mi’kmaq students in Nova Scotia peaked at 87.7 per cent per cent in 2012-13, considerably higher than the national average Continue Reading →

Education

Dorene Bernard

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Dorene Bernard, Shubenacadie Band member, joined the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre team as the IRS (Indian Residential School) Legacy Project Coordinator in April 2013.  She Continue Reading →