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August 7, 2012

Community

Membertou Celebrates Receiving the Lt. Governor’s Community Spirit Award

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Membertou First Nation was the first Mi’kmaq Community to receive the Lieutenants Governors’ community spirit award at the annual powwow on September 8, 2012: a Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Investing in Membertou Brings Regional Benefits

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The province is investing in new highway infrastructure that will support the growing economy of Membertou and benefit all of Cape Breton. Premier Darrell Dexter Continue Reading →

Community, Sports, Youth

Eskasoni Wins Gold for Hosting NS Mi’kmaw Summer Games

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“Outstanding! After 30 years of summer games. We finally got it right!” were the words Chief Rod Googoo of Waycobah used to summarize the Nova Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Hampton Inn by Hilton Membertou Opens its Doors

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Membertou – Membertou Chief, Terrance Paul and partners, Martie and Danny Murphy cut the red ribbon to mark the official grand opening of The Hampton Continue Reading →

Community

Membertou cuts debt costs with certification from FMB

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First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) congratulates the community of Membertou from Nova Scotia for taking the necessary steps to become certified with FMB – Continue Reading →

Community

Election Results 2012

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Several Elections have taken place this year and many yielded new results, they are as follows: Membertou Terrance J. Paul was re-elected as Chief for Continue Reading →

Community

Membertou Governance Committee receives land management training by Nalma

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February 2, 2012 – Membertou – Debra Campbell, instructor from the National Aboriginal Land Managers Association “NALMA” conducted a four-day workshop entitled the “Land Management Continue Reading →

Education

Mi’kmaw Graduates of CBU Honoured at Banquet

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On Saturday, May 12, twenty-five CBU graduates from seven First Nation communities across the province celebrated their academic accomplishments at a banquet held at Membertou Continue Reading →

Education

Youth designate interim youth council

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April 25, 2012 – MTCC.  Membertou High School students met on April 25, 2012 and designated the following members as the Membertou Interim Youth Council: Continue Reading →

Community

Wi’kipaltimk Spring Gathering is a huge success

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March 24, 2012 – Membertou’s Governance Committee hosted the Wi’kipaltimk Spring Gathering Pow-wow in their community at the Membertou (Boxing) Gym. It was a huge Continue Reading →

Business

UN’s Highlights Membertou Entrepreneur Centre’s Success

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United Nations Choose Membertou Entrepreneur Centre’s Success Story to Highlight for International Women’s Day in New York The Membertou Entrepreneur Centre is proud to announce Continue Reading →

Legal

Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association Notice of Election Period

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In accordance with the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association By-law 3.04 the following communities will be hosting their Community Elections. If you are interested in Continue Reading →