Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc invested Jaime Battiste of the Eskasoni, First Nation, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers today, Jan. 25, at a ceremony at Government House, Halifax.

Mr. Battiste, who currently works for the Mi’kmaw Kinamatnewey as treaty education lead for Nova Scotia, was recognized for his volunteer efforts to advance and educate others about Mi’kmaq law and treaty rights. His passion for educa ...