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August 7, 2012

Education

Some Salmon Facts

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Did you know? Salmon from the Inner Bay of Fundy are unique and found nowhere else in the world; Total adult salmon populations have declined Continue Reading →

Education

MCG Wisqoq In Mi’kma’ki Project

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In the summer of 2013, Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) undertook an ambitious tree planting project in our MCG member Communities. Together with the help of Continue Reading →

Legal

Up Coming Species-At-Risk (SAR) Public Consultation Periods

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Hundreds of Canadian wildlife species today face the risk of extinction. Some are vital characters in our diverse cultures and histories; some are the last Continue Reading →

Community

National Tree Day in Millbrook

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On a blustery and rainy National Tree Day, the Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) and Millbrook Fisheries hosted a tree planting event in Millbrook First Nation. Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

MCG: The Black Ash Project

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Two interns, Faith Julien and Anthony Pryor, from Clean Nova Scotia’s Youth Conservation Corps (NSYCC) have been working with the Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) on Continue Reading →

Culture, Education, Youth

Black Ash and Nova Scotia’s Forests

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The black ash is a hardwood tree native to the Acadian Forest Region, known for its use in Mi’kmaw basket making for centuries. Mi’kmaq have Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Growing Trees will bring Trout

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Riparian Zone Restoration and Education in Millbrook This summer, Millbrook Fisheries and the Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) are undertaking an ambitious stream restoration project to Continue Reading →

Education

Mi’kmaw Conservation Group Commercial Fisheries Update

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Spring is upon us and many First Nation communities are busy readying and hauling in their catches from the sea. I hope that all of Continue Reading →

Community, Education

Come and Plant a Tree with MCG

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Tricks & tips to successful tree planting! The Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) team needs your help planting trees this summer! There will be black ash, Continue Reading →

Sports

Shubenacadie First Nation’s 3rd Annual Striped Bass Derby

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On May 4th, with the weather in our favour, the First Nation Band hosted 420 registered anglers along the bank of the Stewiacke River. Together Continue Reading →

Education, Youth

MCG Staff Attend GHC’s Earth Day Celebration

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This year’s Earth Day Celebration at the Glooscap Heritage Centre on Thursday April 18, 2013, brought together speakers from First Nation Communities as well as 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 →