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Eagle Feathers Introduced To NL Provincial Courts

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Witnesses, victims, and offenders appearing in the Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will now have the option to take an affirmation or oath with Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Elder Joe Michael Named First Elder In Residence At The Mount

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A steadfast commitment to students Joe is no stranger to the Mount community. He has often led Indigenous ceremonies on campus and been part of Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

My Records, My Choice: Notice Program Spells Out Options On IAP And ADR Records

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Former students at Indian Residential Schools can keep their records private, share them, or preserve them for history. Regina — The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

Mi’kmaw Conservation Group: Marine Protected Areas

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Over the past few years, The Government of Canada has emphasized the importance of improving the protection of marine environments. At the 2010 United Nations Continue Reading →

Business, Culture

Soul Flower Herbals – Fresh From Our Local Forests

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For the past 12 years, Cecelia Brooks of St. Mary’s First Nation has dedicated her time to specializing in body care and wellness products. Soul Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

NSCC Truro 2019 Annual Powwow

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Culture, Youth

Disrespectful Treatment Of Elder Nathan Phillips

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Dear Editor, As a member of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council, the traditional government for the Mi’kmaw Nation, representing the district of Epekwitk, now known as Continue Reading →

Business, Culture

2018 NS Indigenous Tourism Business of the Year Award

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This inaugural award recognizes the efforts and successes of an existing tourism operation that has made a significant impact to the promotion of the Mi’kmaw Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Interesting People And Events 21

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Chief Charlie Labrador During my employment with Indian Affairs I met many outstanding and knowledgeable individuals. Many of them became close and dear friends, the Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Regarding BC Heredity Chiefs Protest

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Dear Editor, As a member of the Traditional Government for the Mi’kmaw Nation for the district of Epekwitk (PEI), I fully support the Heredity Chiefs Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Interesting People And Events 20

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Twenty four years ago a British Columbia Reform Party of Canada Member of Parliament, Herb Grubel, rose in the House and made a speech that Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

Red Tribe Boxing Makes History

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Boxing is growing sport in Eskasoni. Recently, the new boxing team Red Tribe has competed in the first international boxing card and has made history Continue Reading →