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August 2012

Business

PEI signs economic development agreement with MCPEI

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Premier’s Office In recognition of National Aboriginal Day, the Province of Prince Edward Island and the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (MCPEI) have announced an economic Continue Reading →

Legal

Bill C-25, Qalipu Mi’kmaq FN Act, Becomes Law

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Act to protect integrity of Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation The Harper Government welcomes Royal Assent of Bill C-25, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Act, received. The Continue Reading →

Community

Free Entrance to National Parks for natives in NB

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The Mi’gmag and Wolastoqiyik of New Brunswick and Parks Canada Sign a Five-Year Agreement for Free Entrance to National Parks In celebration of National Aboriginal Continue Reading →

Business

Government of Canada supports job creation project in Edmundston

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As part of the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to improving economic development opportunities for Aboriginal people, the Government of Canada is investing in the Continue Reading →

Education, Health

CBU Faculty Working for Effective Water Management

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CBU Faculty Working to Integrate Indigenous and Western Knowledge for Effective Water Management in Canada Sydney – Several Cape Breton University academics, along with two Continue Reading →

Community, Education

Glooscap First Nation Joins Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey

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On June 20, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Bernard Valcourt, and Chief Sidney Peters of the Glooscap First Nation announced that members Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

Mi’kmaq Chiefs in Nova Scotia Stand behind the Community of Pictou Landing

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs offers their support to the community of Pictou Landing in their efforts to obtain a plan of action Continue Reading →

Legal

AFN congratulates Tsilhqot’in on Landmark Legal Victory

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Assembly of First Nations congratulates Tsilhqot’in National Government on Landmark Legal Victory at Supreme Court of Canada, Calls on Federal Government to Work with First Continue Reading →

Youth

Real Happy Camper – Abigail Gets Her Wish

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When nine year-old, Abigail Murdena Marshall was ask by Make-a-Wish Atlantic what she would love to have, most 9 year-olds would probably say a trip Continue Reading →

Education

Peoples’ Social Forum 2014: Building good relationships

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Indigenous histories teach us that we are all part of an intricate creation; where all beings carry their own bundle of gifts and responsibilities to Continue Reading →

Education

MK and Province of NS Sign Education Services Agreement

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A new five-year agreement will help ensure Mi’kmaw students attending public schools continue to receive the programs and services they need to succeed. Karen Casey, Continue Reading →

Community

Mi’kmaw Communities develop skills, save energy & lower costs through efficiency

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Dartmouth – Nearly 1,900 households in 13 First Nations communities across Nova Scotia developed skills while saving energy and money as part of an innovative Continue Reading →