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August 7, 2012

Education

MCG Wisqoq In Mi’kma’ki Project

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In the summer of 2013, Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) undertook an ambitious tree planting project in our MCG member Communities. Together with the help of Continue Reading →

Art

Leonard Paul makes the short list!

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Mi’kmaw artist, LEONARD PAUL, included on Acadia University’s List ‘DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES’ Mi’kmaw artist, Leonard Paul ‘91, was honoured for being included on Acadia University’s list Continue Reading →

Education

Celebrating a Pioneer in NS Mi’kmaq Education

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Acadia University Presents Dr. Elsie Charles Basque With Honorary Doctorate Dr. Elsie Charles Basque, the first aboriginal graduate of Nova Scotia’s teacher training program and Continue Reading →

Community, Education

Acadia grants degree at hospital ceremony

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“Welcome to the Yarmouth campus of Acadia University,” said the university’s president, Ray Ivany, as he stood in the lobby of the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Continue Reading →

Sports

Shubenacadie First Nation’s 3rd Annual Striped Bass Derby

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On May 4th, with the weather in our favour, the First Nation Band hosted 420 registered anglers along the bank of the Stewiacke River. Together Continue Reading →

Education

Curtis Michael receives Indigenous Educator Award

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Curtis Michael, language instructor at the L’nu Sipuk Kina’muokuom, has been recognized with a Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Award for Language, Culture and Traditions Continue Reading →

Art

From My Sketchbook: Drawings

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My apologies goes out to all the creators of art. My desktop that dates back to the paleolithic era bit the dust and had to Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, Youth

From Indian Brook to Peru: LSK teacher shares culture across the world

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Gratitude, humility, and the power of a simple act of kindness are some of the unforgettable lessons and values that resonated with LSK Mi’kmaw Language Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Mom followed dream to become MD

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Fulfilling a lifelong dream took Michelle Matthews across four provinces over the course of three years. The mother of three graduated as a doctor from Continue Reading →

Community, Sports

Bass Fishing Derby held in Stewiacke

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Focused on Community Relationship Building The weather was favorable on May 5th, 2012 as the Shubenacadie First Nation hosted its 2nd Annual Striped Bass Derby Continue Reading →