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August 7, 2012

Community, Culture, Education

Orange Shirt Day Celebrations

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It was a beautiful day to celebrate and recognize Orange Shirt Day as many call it or Truth and Reconciliation Day as it is formally Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, History

Indian Residential School (IRS) Commemoration Project – Phase 4 – Design

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Kwe, Nin teluisi, Kesatam tan teli L’nui, my Spirit name is I love my L’nu ways. Kiwnik clan, Sipekne’katik, my name is Dorene Bernard. I Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

First Nations must turn the page on residential schools

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has held its final public event, and I was honoured to be there. The TRC was set up for former Continue Reading →

Education

Dorene Bernard

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Dorene Bernard, Shubenacadie Band member, joined the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre team as the IRS (Indian Residential School) Legacy Project Coordinator in April 2013.  She Continue Reading →

Community, Education, Youth

Glooscap Heritage Centre: Earth Day Celebration 2013

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The Glooscap Heritage Centre (GHC) was pleased to welcome over 300 students to learn and reflect on the importance of doing our best to look Continue Reading →

Community

Earth Day; Giving Oositkamoo Her Due

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This morning I burned sweetgrass and sage in an abalone shell and washed my mind, heart, spirit and body in the fragrant smoke. I led Continue Reading →