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Membertou’s P.A.D. Walk 2013

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On Friday, September 6, Membertou’s Parents Against Drugs group held their 4th annual walk. With an overwhelming amount of children, parents, teachers and community members Continue Reading →

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Announcement Marks A New Era

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Lew Crews President of NSACL spoke in reaction to the Premier Dexter’s announcement, “This marks the beginning of a new era for persons with disabilities Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Healthy School Lunches

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It’s hard to believe it’s back to school time already! For many of us summer is a great time to sleep in, head to the Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Traditional Teachings meets Modern Medicine

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Aboriginal Health Science Initiative’s Junior University Young Mi’kmaw students who are interested in pursuing studies and careers in the health sciences fields participated in valuable Continue Reading →

Education, Health

September 9th is FASD Awareness Day

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the most common reason for children’s learning to be delayed. FASD is caused by the biological mother drinking alcohol Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Physical Activity and Diabetes

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It is no secret that physical activity is important in both preventing and managing diabetes, but why and how are the questions that are often Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

FNs & NB Government to establish a dialogue for exploration of natural gas

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FREDERICTON – Premier David Alward said the provincial government is committed to respectful communication and full engagement with First Nations. “This partnership is essential on Continue Reading →

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Making Sustainable Seafood Choices in Mi’kma’ki

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Making healthy choices when it comes to seafood can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. This is especially true as seafood consumers begin to question Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Meet Atlantic Canada’s First (and Only) Aboriginal Woman NISI Inspector

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When she was growing up in Eel Ground First Nation on the shores of the Miramichi River in northern New Brunswick, a career in housing Continue Reading →

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Protect yourself against Tetanus

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With the arrival of warmer weather, many Canadians will be spending time outdoors to play, garden, or start home renovations – but some could be Continue Reading →

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Progress report on mental health action plan released

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Fredericton – A progress report on the Action Plan for Mental Health in New Brunswick 2011-18 is now available. “Considerable work has been done to Continue Reading →

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www.gatheringwisdom.ca Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia developed the Gathering Wisdom project to help spread the word about breast screening to Aboriginal women. Part of our Continue Reading →