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Mi’kmaw Elder Dr. Daniel N. Paul who set the Nova Scotia History Books Straight, dies at 84

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Daniel Paul, a Mi’kmaw Elder who documented the often painful details of his people’s history, has died at the age of 84. Paul’s book “We Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

Eskasoni teen excited for ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to pitch at NAIG 2023

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Elle Gould grew up on the ballfield. As a young child, she recalls watching her dad, cousins, aunts and uncles playing softball at Apamuek Ballfield Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, Youth

NAIG: “Greatest Opportunity” to Showcase Mi’kmaw Language

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On a rainy day in late May, the countdown is on for Mi’kmaw educator Beverley Jeddore, busy getting ready for the North American Indigenous Games Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

Mi’kmaw Musician Determined to Pass on Authentic Mi’kmaw Culture to Next Generation

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Michael R. Denny recalls the magic of entering his uncle Po’pi Poulette’s basket shop at eleven years old to watch him create a wooden instrument Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

‘Godfather’ of Eskasoni Basketball Continues to Impact Community

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It was the summer of 1999 when 15-year-old John Denny Sylliboy started playing basketball with his friends in Eskasoni, the largest Mi’kmaw First Nation, which Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

Mi’kmaw Archer Passes Down Traditions

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Inside The Barn archery range, located just outside the Mi’kmaw community of Membertou, Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Clifford Paul prepares to shoot an arrow from his Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

“The story doesn’t end with me”: Sharing knowledge, culture through sport.

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In July 2023, thousands of Indigenous athletes will journey to an area of Mi’kma’ki we now call Nova Scotia to compete in the North American Continue Reading →

Business, Community, Culture, Eco

Wolastogiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation Invests in Electric Hybrid Fishing Vessel

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Located on the south shore of the lower Saint Lawrence River about 190 kilometres north of Québec City, the picturesque Wolastogiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, the Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia – Annual General Assembly

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Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia held their Annual General Assembly on May 26-28, 2023 at Glengarry Hotel in Truro. Foster families from eastern Continue Reading →

Community, Culture

Investments in New Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre

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Wije’winen Centre, a new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, is receiving more financial support with construction of the facility on the horizon. The Province Continue Reading →

Art, Community, Culture

Nova Scotia First Nation Unveils Mi’kmaq Regalia after more than a Century in Australia

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Art, Culture

Shirley’s Corner: “The Terror of Summer Nights”

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Kwey aqq Pijilasi to another round of Shirley’s Corner. Spring is making ready my most enjoyed summer activity. This is when the cutest little critters Continue Reading →