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Obituaries

Reflection on John Joe Sark

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Kwe. My condolences to Eileen, John Joe’s four children, his four grandchildren, and his relatives, Julie, and many friends. John Joe Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Education

Young Community Role Models Feted at 30th Sammy Gehue Awards

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Four Mi’kmaq youths were the center of attention for their many achievements in the 30th annual Sammy Gehue Achievement Awards. Community and family members gathered Continue Reading →

Health

Making Strides In Healthcare

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August 30th marks two years since I was sworn in as Premier of this province, the greatest place in the world. It is an honour Continue Reading →

Business, Community, Culture

Rose Paul receives 2023 Indigenous Women in Leadership Award

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Sports

Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games 2023

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Culture, Legal

Assembly Congratulates Paul (PJ) Prosper on Appointment to Senate

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Yesterday Prime Minster Trudeau announced that Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed Regional Chief Paul (PJ) Prosper to the Canadian Senate. Continue Reading →

Art, Culture

Mi’kmaw Artist Discovers her Culture One Bead at a Time

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Health

Healthcare Recruitment Efforts Paying Off

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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 →

Culture, Sports

Eskasoni teen excited for ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to pitch at NAIG 2023

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Elle Gould grew up on the ballfield. As a young child, she recalls watching her dad, cousins, aunts and uncles playing softball at Apamuek Ballfield Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, Youth

NAIG: “Greatest Opportunity” to Showcase Mi’kmaw Language

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On a rainy day in late May, the countdown is on for Mi’kmaw educator Beverley Jeddore, busy getting ready for the North American Indigenous Games Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

Mi’kmaw Musician Determined to Pass on Authentic Mi’kmaw Culture to Next Generation

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Michael R. Denny recalls the magic of entering his uncle Po’pi Poulette’s basket shop at eleven years old to watch him create a wooden instrument Continue Reading →