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Business, Culture

Tim Bernard has dedicated his career to promoting Indigenous culture and self-determination. Now, he’s working on what might be his most ambitious project yet: a Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Education

For nearly two decades, Gerald Gloade has been a guiding force at Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre, bringing his talents as an artist, educator, and storyteller Continue Reading →

Culture, Eco

Maliamu’kik Msɨt Ko’kqmanaq, which means “We are taking care of all our relations”, is the name of one of Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources’ projects Continue Reading →

Culture

The Mi’kmaw Basket Auction, held online in November of last year and led by Della Maguire (Glooscap First Nation) and Malglit Pelletier (We’koqma’q First Nation), Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

In July of last year, a group of conservators from the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) traveled to Mi’kma’kik for a unique and Continue Reading →

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 →