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August 7, 2012

Community

Wejikesiek: Is It Time to Exercise Our Mi’kmaq Jurisdiction over the Moose Hunt?

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In September 1988, after years of denial and interference by governments in the Mi’kmaq customary hunting practices, the late Grand Chief Donald Marshall proclaimed that Continue Reading →

Community

“Wela’liek” ~ Muin Clan

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Dear Editor: The extended family of the late Grand Chief Gabriel Sylliboy would like to express their thanks and appreciation to Eskasoni Chief and Council 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 →

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

Over the years, Mi’kmaq people have seen the landscape of Atlantic Canada become more and more multicultural and reflective of the cultures of people who Continue Reading →

Community

Impacts of the Indian Act – What New Parents Need to Know

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Many young people, who are expecting a child, begin to take a close look at the choices they make and what the future could look Continue Reading →

Community, Education

Sharing the Mi’kmaw Journey: Tepi’ketuek Mi’kmaw Archives website launch

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The Tepi’ketuek Mi’kmaw Archives website was officially launched on May 30 at the Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre in Wagmatcook, NS, as part of the Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

2013 L’nui’sultinej Conference attracts over 300 to St. FX

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L’nui’ta’sultinej – Leadership and Capacity Building Leadership in Mi’kmaw language revitalization was the focus of three days of conversation when over 300 educators, Elders, researchers Continue Reading →