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Taking on a leadership role to support their community

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Two youth in the Indian Brook First Nation are showing their true leadership abilities as they hope to combat addiction problems in their community through Continue Reading →

Community, Health, Legal, Youth

Jordan’s Principle Victory Celebration in Pictou Landing

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Pictou Landing held a community celebration on April 20, 2013 upon winning the landmark case upholding Jordan’s Principle, ordering the Federal government to reimburse the Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Kingsclear FN Biggest Loser Challenge 2013

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Starting after the Christmas Holidays, Kingsclear First Nation Staff got together to form a Biggest Loser Challenge. Stretching from January 16 until March 27, nine Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

Maurina Beadle & Pictou Landing win the Jordan’s Principle case

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In a landmark ruling for the rights of First Nations children, the Federal Court of Canada has found that Jordan’s Principle is binding on the Continue Reading →

Education, Health

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 →

Health, Legal

Domestic Violence Court a Reality in Unama’ki

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It is official and they are still ironing out the actual date but Eskasoni will have the first Domestic Violence Court to sit in a Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Working Committee Meetings for May 2013

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The Mi’kmaq – Nova Scotia – Canada Tripartite Forum currently has two (2) Working Committee meetings scheduled for May 2013. All Tripartite Forum Working Committee Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Grass Burning Myths from MCG

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If you’re like me, you probably remember going outside with your parents or grandparents and burning the field or grass in your yard every spring. Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Bouctouche – The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today announced funding for the new water treatment facility for the Buctouche Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Putting a Lid on It: Unama’ki Prescription Drug Misuse Gathering

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“We have grandmothers selling pills to their grandchildren,” was one of the shocking statements Chief Terry Paul of Membertou said during the Unama’ki Prescription Drug Continue Reading →

Health

Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselling Association Of Nova Scotia

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In Recognition of showing dedication to a process based on best practice standards and promoting service excellence on February 5th, 2013 NADACA, Eagle’s Nest and Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

Province Supports Mi’kmaq Crisis Line

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Aboriginal Nova Scotia’s will continue to have access to critical mental health services and support with provincial funding to help maintain the Mi’kmaq Crisis Line Continue Reading →