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Indigenous Unmarked Graves Program

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On May 1st, 2019 the Last Post Fund (LPF) was invited to present the Indigenous Unmarked Graves Program at the Culture and Heritage Committee Tripartite Continue Reading →

Education

The CMM & Port Hawkesbury Paper Natural Resources Bursary Recipient For 2018

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Kalolin Sullivan The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) and Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP) Natural Resource Bursary recognizes one student annually, who is enrolled in any Continue Reading →

Education

“Meant to be”, Could Be Said About Kalolin

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Culture, Education

Honouring Atlantic FNs’ Relationship To Salmon Through Ceremony

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2019 is the International Year of the Salmon. The relationship between salmon and Atlantic First Nations is deep and historic, as it is essential for Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Renewed Species At Risk Recovery Teams

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New and revitalized recovery teams for wildlife and species at risk will help guide the creation of recovery plans. Having new teams in place follows Continue Reading →

Education

2018 ATCO Scholarship Recipient Q&A

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Christena Dykstra of Pictou Landing was a 2018 ATCO Indigenous Education Award recipient. Christena took the time to answer some questions about herself and the Continue Reading →

Education

MK’s New Executive Director Hired

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The Board of Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey is very pleased to announce the selection of Wyatt White as the next Executive Director. Wyatt joined MK as Executive Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

St. Mary’s FN Maliseet Language Program

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“Liyane Lewstocik” – “Let’s Make Speakers!” About the program The St. Mary’s First Nation (SMFN) Adult Maliseet Language Program (MLP) is an intense tow year 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 →

Education, Health

Not A Benefit, Denied, Or Not Covered Does Not Always Mean No

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My name is Tammy Barbour and I am the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Navigator for the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC). Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Climate Action Visits The Northeast Kings Education Centre

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The Climate Action Adaptation Program was established in 2014 after community members expressed concerns that climate change would have negative impacts on their water utilities. Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

NSCC Truro 2019 Annual Powwow

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