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August 2012

Business, Community

Launch of New College Program to Provide Training for Local Jobs

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Edmundston, NB – Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. A new 15-week continuing education program was launched today by the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Mikwie’ttm Ta’n Kis Teliaq (Remembering the Past)

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This is a story based on documentary evidence regarding the Mi’kmaq of central Nova Scotia as well as on oral traditions learned from my Phillips Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Aboriginal people & the First World War

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Even though it wasn’t their fight, when the British Empire went to war in 1914, Canada’s Aboriginal People didn’t hesitate to answer the call to Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Students Explore Career Opportunities at Inaugural Skilled Trades Fair

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On March 10, 11 and 12, more than 80 Mi’kmaw junior high and high school students from 12 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia attended the Continue Reading →

Art

Eskasoni’s Ursula Johnson longlisted for national art award

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SYDNEY – Eskasoni’s   has made the long list for the 2014 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s pre-eminent contemporary art award. Presented by the Sobey Art Continue Reading →

Culture

Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration

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Welcome to one of the fastest growing events of its kind in the nation! It debuted outside APTN’s headquarters in Winnipeg, and it’s the eighth Continue Reading →

Business

Government Invests into NB Aboriginal Shipbuilding Strategy

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The Government of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) represents a historic opportunity for job creation and economic growth across the country. The NSPS is Continue Reading →

Education

Changing Lives Through Learning

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Four adult learners are being recognized for sharing their powerful stories about how learning has changed their lives. Stephanie Paul, from Eskasoni First Nation; Mamawa Continue Reading →

Education

Bill C-33: First Nations Control of First Nations Education

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Bill C-33, First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act Introduced in the House of Commons The proposed legislation will ensure First Nations students have Continue Reading →

Sports

Maloney Set to Defend Title

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Colin Maloney of Sipekne’katik is set to defend his Red Jacket at the 10th Annual Mi’kmaq Masters golf tournament being held on June 7th and Continue Reading →

Community

Respected physician says First Nation needs the land ‘more than I do’

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SYDNEY – A much-loved family doctor who spent more than 50 years treating patients at Eskasoni First Nation is giving back to the community by Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Levi and Trevor will be on YTV

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Mark your calendars, because Levi Marshall (Membertou First Nations) & Trevor Sanipass (Eskasoni) will be joining forces on YTV’s Hit reality competition series, Cache Craze! Continue Reading →