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Culture, Education

Supporting Mi’kmaw Families with Msit Mijua’ji’jk

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A Cultural Approach to Early Childhood Development Raising young children can be challenging for many caregivers, whether they are parents, grandparents, extended family members, foster parents, Continue Reading →

Award, Culture

Canada’s History Society Announces 2024 Recipients of the John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

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Three organizations to receive $50,000 each for projects that share the stories of inspiring people who have shaped Atlantic Canadian history and society. October 7, Continue Reading →

Award, Culture

Treaty Day 2024 ~ Halifax

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Each year at this time, Nova Scotians are encouraged to recognize the province’s long-standing treaty relationship with the Mi’kmaq and deepen their understanding of truth Continue Reading →

Culture, Eco

The Mi’kmaq Epekwitnewaq Kapmntemuow and Parks Canada Sign Co-Management Agreement

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Toquktmekl agreement provides governance framework for co-management of Parks Canada administered places on PEI Charlottetown, PEI Parks Canada and L’nuey – On October 1, 2024, Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

NSNWA Opens a Resilience Centre in Millbrook First Nation

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NSNWA’s Resilience Centre What is it? A Resilience Centre is a place to provide Indigenous women-led, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate services and supports that infuse traditional Continue Reading →

Business, Culture

Launching Mi’kmawitasik

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Many of our Mi’kmaw artists, cultural performers and community members have been excitedly awaiting the launch of Mi’kmawitasik: Mi’kmaw Made, the authenticity brand for the Continue Reading →

Culture, Eco

Studying Ji’kaw in Two Vastly Different Ecosystems with Apoqnmatulti’k

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Night has fallen over the calm and clear waters of Pitu’pa’q (Bras d’Or Lake). Skyler Jeddore, Apoqnmatulti’k community liaison, and Caitlin Bate, a master’s student Continue Reading →

Culture, History

Bridging Generations – Mi’kmawey Debert Unearths Cultural Texts to Empower Future Narratives

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This past year a group from the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (MDCC) embarked on a remarkable journey. Geordy Marshall (Mi’kmaw Language Specialist), Ashley Sutherland (Curatorial Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Mi’kmaw History Month Committee Announces Theme For 2024

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Truro, Nova Scotia – The Mi’kmaw History Month (MHM) Committee is excited to unveil this year’s History Month poster: the significance of food in Mi’kmaw Continue Reading →

Culture, Tourism

Millbrook We’kopekitk Competition Powwow 2024

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Culture, Youth

Awards Ceremony Celebrates the Passion and Resilience of Four Mi’kmaq Youth

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The extraordinary academic, community, athletic and personal achievements of four Mi’kmaq youth were given the spotlight in early August with the 2024 Sammy Gehue Achievement Continue Reading →

Culture, History

Shubenacadie Indian Residential School Commemoration Project Moves into Final Phase

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The IRS Commemoration Project, dedicated to honouring the Survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School and their families, has entered its final phase—Implementation and Commemoration. Continue Reading →