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Antle Jeddore Relay Race 2018

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Photo collection by George Paul

Health, Legal

Grand Opening of the Wagmatcook Court

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Nova Scotia’s first Aboriginal Wellness and Gladue Court was officially opened and celebrated in Wagmatcook First Nation today, June 21, marking National Indigenous Peoples Day. Continue Reading →

Community, Health

NS Government: Biodiversity Council Members Appointed

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Four experts who will help craft new legislation and recommend new actions to promote biodiversity in Nova Scotia have been chosen for the new Biodiversity Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Twelve Members Appointed To Poverty-reduction Advisory Council

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Supporting Island Families The twelve members appointed to the Poverty Reduction Advisory Council bring a variety of experience and knowledge that will help to reduce Continue Reading →

Education, Health

What Is Household Hazardous Waste?

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Household Hazardous Waste is any unused household products that contain ingredients which are toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Some everyday examples of these products are Continue Reading →

Community, Health

GNB: Provincial Water Strategy Released

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FREDERICTON – A provincial water strategy has been developed to guide the government in protecting and managing the resource. The strategy was based on input Continue Reading →

Education, Health

2017 Atlantic First Nations Health Conference

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The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) held its annual Atlantic First Nations Health Conference from November 7 to 9, 2017 at Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

New APC Employee – Robin Thompson

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Robin Thompson is Cree Metis and a member of the Manitoba Metis Federation. Robin holds a business diploma, an Advanced Major in Social and Criminal Continue Reading →

Community, Health

The Benefits Of Trees In Your Community

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Mi’kmawey Urban Forestry Program In today’s age of urban development trees have become an increasingly valued commodity in any urban setting. Whether it’s trees planted along Continue Reading →

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New grant program to help reduce poverty in Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotians living in poverty will benefit from a new grant program for community-based organizations, and people on income assistance in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Continue Reading →

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Turning his life around

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HANSARD DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS Speaker Honourable Kevin Murphy Assembly 63 / Session 1 Wednesday, October 4, 2017 From a very young age, Alex Michael of Continue Reading →

Health, Sports

First Atlantic Mi’kmaq Powerlifting Competition

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Mi’kmaw Men and Women Warriors worked their biceps, triceps, pectorals and just about every other muscle north of their ankles bulges when they deadlift pounds Continue Reading →