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House of Assembly Participating in the Moose Hide Campaign
May 15, 2024 The Honourable Derek Bennett, Speaker of the House of Assembly, is pleased to announce that the Newfoundland and Labrador Legislature is participating in the Moose Hide Campaign today. The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians committed to protecting women and children and speaking out against gender-based […]
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Unveiling of Queen Elizabeth II Portrait
30 April 2024 A special portrait of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly’s Red Chamber today, April 30, by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc and Deputy Speaker Nolan Young. The portrait was commissioned and donated to the House of Assembly by Terrence J. Donnelly to mark Her […]
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ANNE M. CROSSMAN: Kakfwi’s new book gives readers an understanding of what First Nations children in Canada went through – Saltwire
Annapolis Valley Register columnist Anne M. Crossman is a former journalist and media manager. She now does volunteer work in her community of Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County. – Contributed Every now and then I read a book that moves me more than I expected when I picked it up. In this case, a friend lent […]
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Ministerial Statement – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Labrador Flag
April 17, 2024 The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation: Speaker, I am tremendously proud to tell you about a special milestone that took place on March 31 – the 50th anniversary of the […]
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New Brunswick Museum project unveils design and secures funding – Renew Canada
April 16, 2024 The New Brunswick Museum (NBM) Board of Directors marked a significant step forward for the Revitalize NBM project, with the unveiling of its bold new design and the announcement of critical funding. The Revitalize NBM project will create a new 134,000-square-foot facility which will house research, exhibition, and community spaces under one […]
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Minister Crocker Announces $3 Million for ArtsNL and Year of the Arts Programming for Province’s Arts and Culture Centres
April 16, 2024 In celebration of the Year of the Arts, today the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, announced an additional $3 million in 2024 for ArtsNL, along with the Year of the Arts lineup for Arts and Culture Centres across Newfoundland and Labrador. Since 2023, ArtsNL has received historic […]
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Indigenous storytelling as an act of empowerment- CBC
Apr 07, 2024 Elders, artists and knowledge keepers from several First Nations in N.B. gather for a day of connection Ann Paul calls her mother, Elder Maggie Paul, an encyclopedia. Indigenous storytelling, Ann says, is an act of truth-telling. At Atlantic Ballet Canada’s Standing Together symposium in March, people came together in Moncton from several […]
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Nominations Open for 2024 Community Spirit Award
April 5, 2024 Nova Scotians are invited to nominate a community that promotes citizen engagement and civic pride for the 2024 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award. “The leadership demonstrated by communities across the province is truly inspirational,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. “Their work reminds me of the goodness that exists in Nova Scotia, and I […]
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Though the use of languages has declined, that doesn’t mean lost forever’: First Light launching new Indigenous language revitalization programs – Saltwire
April 1, 2024 Programs come after federal government announces over $700,000 in funding for the organization ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — First Light has received over $700,000 in funding to provide a variety of services, key among which are a new Indigenous language activity program, a language and culture camp, and an Indigenous language community library. […]
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Active NL Fund Applications Now Being Accepted
March 28, 2024 Applications are now being accepted for the 2024-25 Active NL Fund. Funding is available to support community-based active living initiatives, infrastructure or equipment that will help directly increase physical activity, sport, and active recreation for individuals of all ages and abilities. Not-for-profit community-based groups and organizations, municipalities, Indigenous Governments, Local Service Districts […]
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