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Bridging Generations – Mi’kmawey Debert Unearths Cultural Texts to Empower Future Narratives

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This past year a group from the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (MDCC) embarked on a remarkable journey. Geordy Marshall (Mi’kmaw Language Specialist), Ashley Sutherland (Curatorial Continue Reading →

Culture, History

Shubenacadie Indian Residential School Commemoration Project Moves into Final Phase

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The IRS Commemoration Project, dedicated to honouring the Survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School and their families, has entered its final phase—Implementation and Commemoration. Continue Reading →

Community, History, Jobs

Wagmatcook & Breton Air forms Kitpu Aviation

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Unama’ki – Cape Breton, NS – Wagmatcook First Nation proudly announced that the Mi’kmaw Community is now a partner-owner of Breton Air, based at the Continue Reading →

Business, Community, History

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and Government of Canada sign historic Framework Agreement, a milestone in delivering housing and infrastructure services in Mi’kmaw communities

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October 11, 2023 — Millbrook First Nation, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, Nova Scotia — Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and The Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Education, History, Obituaries

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 →

Art, Culture, History

Free Outdoor Projection Show in Halifax Paying Tribute to Mi’kmaq Elders

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Community, Culture, Education, History

A Coming Home Party – Elder Launches Her New Book

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Renowned human rights activist, and language and culture warrior, Sister Dorothy Moore celebrated both her 89th birthday and the launch of her book A Journey Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, History

Indian Residential School (IRS) Commemoration Project – Phase 4 – Design

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Kwe, Nin teluisi, Kesatam tan teli L’nui, my Spirit name is I love my L’nu ways. Kiwnik clan, Sipekne’katik, my name is Dorene Bernard. I Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, History

We Were Not The Savages

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Launch of the fourth Edition of We Were Not the Savages will be September 30th, at the KTS Room, 2nd Floor, New Academic Bldg., University Continue Reading →

History

Ninen Productions Documentary Film My Name Is Wolastoq

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June 21, 2022 – Miramichi – Ninen Productions is pleased to announce that their documentary film My Name Is Wolastoq is set to air on Continue Reading →

Culture, History

Articles from the past Published by Halifax Herald and written by Daniel N. Paul

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In a Democratic Society, Silence is Not Golden by Daniel N. Paul April 7, 1995 Halifax Herald Without freedom of speech, the flame of democracy Continue Reading →

Culture, History

Articles from the Past Published by Halifax Herald and written by Daniel N. Paul

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Ignoring the Lessons of History Lays the Groundwork for Future Horror by Daniel N. Paul November 4, 1994 Halifax Herald Renowned Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, Continue Reading →