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Culture

Deepening Roots: Reconnecting with Wskɨtqamu

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On February 14th and 15th, thirty people from NS Department of Education and Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR) gathered at Ulnooweg’s Asitu’lɨsk for a Continue Reading →

Culture

My Grandfather, Smokey, our Superhero

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If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting my grandfather, Valerian Marshall “Smokey”, it’s probably because he may have drove you to a medical appointment, Continue Reading →

Jobs

Administrative Assistant – Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative (Designated Position)

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Position Title:   Administrative Assistant – Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq Initiative (Designated Position) Position Type:  Regular, On-Going Employment Type:  Part Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE):   0.5 FTE Continue Reading →

Art, Sports

Indigenous Artists Paint Special Hockey Sticks to be Awarded to World Junior Players at Tournament

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Community

Province, Mi’kmaq to Share Governance of Kluskap Wilderness Area

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Community, Culture

Mi’kmaw Youth Learn Traditional Hunting Skills Through Deer Cull in Nova Scotia

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Business, Community

Elder Dr. Donald Julien Retires From The CMM

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After 35 years with the organization, Elder Dr. Donald M. Julien, C.D., C.M., O.N.S., DCL, DHumL, a Mi’kmaw Historian, announced his retirement from The Confederacy Continue Reading →

Community

Fisheries Act Case Discontinued

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After careful thought and deliberation, Potlotek First Nation and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have decided to discontinue the ongoing civil case filed Continue Reading →

Community

Fishing Boat Seized by DFO Last Month Still Not Returned

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are frustrated over recent seizure of a fishing boat and gear by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Continue Reading →

Obituaries

Assembly offers Condolences to the Family of Chief Brian Toney

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Culture, Education, Youth

New Children’s Book Shines Light on Honour Song

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The Province and treaty education partners have worked together to develop a new children’s book about the Honour Song and its spiritual importance to Mi’kmaq. Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

News from L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom School

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Happy New Year. Another year over and a new one is beginning. Unfortunately, we did not make the deadline for December’s issue so I am Continue Reading →