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August 7, 2012

Community, Culture, Education

University Of King’s College Covers Tuition For Mi’kmaw Journalism Students

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Community

Wetqanipuk Eskasoni Winter Carnival 2023

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It is an Eskasoni tradition that dates back 49 years – the Eskasoni Winter Carnival. This year the winter carnival came in like a storm. Continue Reading →

Business, Community, Eco

An Update from the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority

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On behalf of the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief Tma Francis and the Paqtnkek community. Continue Reading →

Sports, Youth

Eskasoni’s Red Tribe Boxing Club in Action

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The Red Tribe Boxing Club was in action in the Port Hawkesbury Civic Center on May 14/2022. A crowd of over 500 people attended the Continue Reading →

Culture, Sports

The Eskasoni Red Tribe Boxing Club

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Art, Community

Eskasoni Man’s Pandemic Hobby Pays Homage to Iconic Cape Breton Furniture Company

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Art

Eskasoni’s Ursula Johnson longlisted for national art award

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SYDNEY – Eskasoni’s   has made the long list for the 2014 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s pre-eminent contemporary art award. Presented by the Sobey Art Continue Reading →

Education

Changing Lives Through Learning

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Four adult learners are being recognized for sharing their powerful stories about how learning has changed their lives. Stephanie Paul, from Eskasoni First Nation; Mamawa Continue Reading →

Sports

Maloney Set to Defend Title

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Colin Maloney of Sipekne’katik is set to defend his Red Jacket at the 10th Annual Mi’kmaq Masters golf tournament being held on June 7th and Continue Reading →

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 →

Sports, Youth

Levi and Trevor will be on YTV

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Mark your calendars, because Levi Marshall (Membertou First Nations) & Trevor Sanipass (Eskasoni) will be joining forces on YTV’s Hit reality competition series, Cache Craze! Continue Reading →

Community

Grand Chief John Denny

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The family of the Late Grand Chief John Denny clan celebrated their ancestors in an annual gathering that took place on April 12th 2014 at Continue Reading →