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August 7, 2012

Business

AAEDIRP: Networking oportunities for Aboriginal business women

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MILLBROOK – Atlantic Aboriginal Women in Business: Sharing Stories, Building Capacities, Enhancing Futures Workshop The Aboriginal communities in Atlantic Canada are, for the most part, Continue Reading →

Community

Elder Dr. Daniel Paul receives Doctorate of Laws

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October 8, 2013 Honorary Degree Recipient Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) An author whose book makes the past dance before our eyes. A social activist Continue Reading →

Education

SAIT Student Wins Equity Scholarship

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A student from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is the recipient of the 2013 Alberta Equity Scholarship, an initiative of the Alberta stations of Continue Reading →

Culture, Music

This Mi’kmaw’s witty ways will ‘split your sides’ with laughter!

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She’s made the career move from lawyer, to public servant, to comedian. As a result, her charm and talent brings out audiences and musicians in Continue Reading →

Education

NS Aboriginals take Iron Workers Training

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Fourteen Aboriginals from all parts of Nova Scotia graduated on October 10, from a 16 week Iron Workers training program at the NSCC campus in Continue Reading →

Legal

Tripartite Forum Working Committee Meetings for October 2013

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The Mi’kmaq – Nova Scotia – Canada Tripartite Forum currently has two (2) Working Committee meetings scheduled for October 2013. All Tripartite Forum Working Committee Continue Reading →

Health

Diabetes Corner: Physical Activity and Arthritis

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Anyone that is affected by arthritis understands the physical challenge that lies ahead of them. Though it can be difficult to get started, due to Continue Reading →

Culture, Education

Celebrating the Mi’kmaw Language with Music and Song

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The Read to Me! Program is launching a new CD, Ninen Na Mi’kma’ji’jk, a collection of songs and rhymes in the Mi’kmaw language for young Continue Reading →

Education

Increased Safety for East Coast Fishermen

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A pilot project is currently taking place with the aim of establishing a new vessel-specific safety program for East Coast fishermen. For the last three Continue Reading →

Culture

Mi’kmaw History Month.com?

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October 2013 will mark the 20th Anniversary of Mi’kmaw History Month in Nova Scotia. In 1993, the then Premier John Savage and Mi’kmaw Grand Chief Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Wagmatcook Expands it’s Clean Wave Restaurant

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Nestled near the world famous Cabot Trail on the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, is the beautiful Wagmatcook Continue Reading →

Community

First Nation Leaders From BC Visit NS

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East-West Collaboration on Shipbuilding Halifax – June 11, 2013…. Four First Nation community leaders visit Nova Scotia to share ideas and to take a collaborative Continue Reading →