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August 2012

Community

Christmas Daddies Telethon Bowling Champions 2017

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On Oct 21st, 2017, Team LSK competed in the Christmas Daddies Telethon Bowling Tournament Fundraiser and placed 1st overall with a record of 4-1. This Continue Reading →

Art

Shirley’s Corner: Issue 5… part one

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Hello and welcome to Membertou, home of the one & only Shirley’s Corner. I see you met a few of my main characters Buddie, Nitap, Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

NS Mi’kmaq Chiefs Offer Condolences to the Family of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs offer condolences to the family and friends of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy and to the entire Mi’kmaw Nation. Continue Reading →

Education, Legal

Muskrat Falls Inquiry Doesn’t Go Far Enough, say NS allies

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KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – National groups are reacting to the announcement made by Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball releasing the terms of reference for the Continue Reading →

Education

Research Investments in NS: In-Stream Tidal Technology Research

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Ottawa – As Canada continues to move towards a low-carbon economy, renewable energy sources such as tidal and wave energy will play an increasingly important Continue Reading →

Education

Dean’s List added some new members

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Community, Culture

Moose hunt extended to Passamaquoddy

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FREDERICTON – An agreement between the Passamaquoddy people and the provincial government resulted in a special moose harvest this year during the month of November. Continue Reading →

Education, Legal

Consultation: The need for inclusion

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How often are we seeing Chiefs and Councillors taking industry and Governments to task for “a failure to Consult with us” as it relates to Continue Reading →

Health

CAP applauds Justin Trudeau’s apology to survivors of NF residential schools

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Ottawa – National Chief Robert Bertrand of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) applauds Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s formal apology to the Indigenous survivors of Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Election Results: Paqtnkek and Pictou Landing

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Congratulations to Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation on their recent election. Returning to the position of Chief is Paul James (P.J.) Prosper, Council members Judy Bernard-Julian, Anne Continue Reading →

Business, Jobs

Indigenous Entrepreneurship and FNs Economic Development Opportunities Receive Support

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Fredericton – The Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) provides a variety of programs and services focused on supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship, community economic development, workforce development, Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

New Board for NSNWA

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Congratulations to the newly elected NS Native Women’s Association and Executive board members.