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Interesting People and Events 13

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Before I left home on Shubenacadie Indian Reserve when I was fourteen, which later was also known as Micmac, then later Indian Brook, At Christmas Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

AFN Welcomes the Government’s Support for Bill C-262

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Implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said on Nov. 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 →

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 →

Culture, Youth

Nova Scotia Dedicates the Tree for Boston to First Responders

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The Nova Scotia Tree for Boston received a warm send-off from hundreds of Nova Scotians on, Nov. 17, at Grand Parade in Halifax. This year Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Gerald Gloade, A Living Legacy

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It seems fitting with this year’s Mi’kmaq History Month poster theme being Innovations and Legacies, that we highlight the artist who creates these beautiful posters, Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Mi’kmawey Forestry: Non-Timber Forests Products Development Project

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Mi’kmawey Forestry is a program administered by The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq that has been developing programs that will create new opportunities to provide social, Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

The way ahead: The Path Toward Reconciliation – “Return our Land”

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“Capitalism has infiltrated our communities to the extent that spirituality, culture and our values which identity us as Indigineous Peoples has taken a back seat! Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Membertou 2017 Powwow photo collection

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Art, Culture

Gelu’lg Maw-a-paw Gala to showcase Indigenous artists

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In support of Indigenous Students – NBCC FREDERICTON – Internationally-renowned hoop dancer James Jones will be among the Indigenous artists showcased at Gelu’lg Maw-a-paw, a Continue Reading →

Culture

Seeking Nominations for 2017 NS Human Rights Award

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On its 50th anniversary, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission invites Nova Scotians to nominate individuals or groups for the 2017 Human Rights Awards. “This Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

New Exhibit Explores Mi’kmaq History Through Mi’kmaw Community

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Nova Scotians can learn more about the personal challenges and diverse experiences of the Mi’kmaw community through a new exhibit at the Museum of Natural Continue Reading →