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August 7, 2012

Community

Respected physician says First Nation needs the land ‘more than I do’

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SYDNEY – A much-loved family doctor who spent more than 50 years treating patients at Eskasoni First Nation is giving back to the community by Continue Reading →

Community

Mi’kmaw Leaders seek pardon of Late Grand Chief Gabriel Sylliboy

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March 4, 2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the late Grand Chief Gabriel Sylliboy passing, and in celebration of his life the Mi’kmaq Grand Council Continue Reading →

Business

Memski Projects Inc. and East Coast Metal Fabrications Sign Joint Venture

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February 4, 2013 – Chief Terrance Paul of Membertou and Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni signed a joint venture agreement with East Coast Metal Fabrication Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Eskasoni Hosted World Under 17 Hockey Challenge

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“When Team Sweden stepped on to our own ice and to see their colours jump on our ice, it was something else, there was a Continue Reading →

Business

Eskasoni Open’s Subway!

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When Eskasoni Chief and Council announced on May 8, 2013 a Subway chain will be opening at the once Country Chicken located inside Eskasoni Foodland Continue Reading →

Education

Research project Two-eyed seeing: New way to solve old problems

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Collaborative approach to dealing with Mi’kmaq social issues could soon become reality SYDNEY – In three years time, the Mi’kmaq people of Nova Scotia may Continue Reading →

Education

87.7% of Mi’kmaq Students Earning High School Diploma

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High school graduation rates among Mi’kmaq students in Nova Scotia peaked at 87.7 per cent per cent in 2012-13, considerably higher than the national average Continue Reading →

Community, Health

EFC – New Eskasoni Fitness Center Opens Doors

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It was over a month ago when the new Eskasoni Fitness Center officially opened its doors on August 26, 2013. From that day the new Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Mi’kmaq Run for the Cure

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“Who Are You Running For?” In her final words from last year’s inaugural Mi’kmaq Run for the Cure in Eskasoni, Sherise Gould of Eskasoni promised Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

Inaugural Nitap Day Celebrated in MK Schools

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On Friday, September 27, over 3,000 elementary, junior high and high school students in eleven Mi’kmaw communities across Nova Scotia celebrated the inaugural Nitap Day. Continue Reading →

Community, Education, Youth

Wagmatcook Holds Grand Opening of New School

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On Monday, June 10, National Chief Shawn Atleo, a representative for the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Grand Chief Ben Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Aboriginal Day Celebrated at Fortress of Louisbourg

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As the National Historic Site of Fortress of Louisbourg celebrates its 300th Anniversary, the organizers felt it was only fitting to celebrate National Aboriginal Day Continue Reading →