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August 7, 2012

Community, Youth

Initiating Opportunities

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“Meet Our Eskasoni Workforce Career Fair” The goal of the Eskasoni Corporate Division is to help increase the business profile for Eskasoni along with helping Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Putting a Lid on It: Unama’ki Prescription Drug Misuse Gathering

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“We have grandmothers selling pills to their grandchildren,” was one of the shocking statements Chief Terry Paul of Membertou said during the Unama’ki Prescription Drug Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

Province Supports Mi’kmaq Crisis Line

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Aboriginal Nova Scotia’s will continue to have access to critical mental health services and support with provincial funding to help maintain the Mi’kmaq Crisis Line Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Stronger Together: Eskasoni & Membertou Meet with CBRM

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Stronger Together was the theme of what is being considered the first in Canada when Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s (CBRM) Mayor and Council met with Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Unama’ki Communities Sign Apprenticeship Agreement

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Unama’ki, NS, March 6, 2013…. The five First Nation communities in Cape Breton (Unama’ki) are taking a collaborative approach to increase Aboriginal participation in the Continue Reading →

Community

Wjit Mijua’ji’k: Eskasoni Christmas Telethon 2012

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The Annual Eskasoni Christmas Telethon celebrated its 15th year with a record amount of money raised for the families struggling during the Christmas Holidays. The Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Mi’kmaq – Protecting the Environment with Renewable Energy

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On November 21st, 2012 Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiations Office/Mi’kmaq Rights Imitative (KMKNO) co-hosted a Learning Seminar with the NS Office of Aboriginal Affairs highlighting the linkages Continue Reading →

Community

Bands Collaborate On Community Owned Wind Developments

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Earlier October, in a letter to Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Colchester County officials, Millbrook and Eskasoni announced their decision to join efforts and Continue Reading →

Education

Nova Scotia leads in First Nation Education

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Dartmouth – Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey (MK) released its annual report on October 15 at the organization’s Annual General Assembly in Dartmouth. The report highlights MK’s work Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Treaty Day 2012 – Photos

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Education

Eskasoni High School Gets New Gym

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On August 14, 2012, Eskasoni Chief and Council and the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development were in attendance as they Continue Reading →

Business

Success at the 6th Atlantic Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award Show

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The Stars were Out at the 6th Atlantic Aboriginal Entrepreneur Award Show Gala celebrating Aboriginal Entrepreneurs! Ulnooweg Development Group, with generous funding support from the Continue Reading →