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Latest Recipients of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Recognized
October 30, 2024 The following is being distributed at the request of Her Honour the Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L., Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador: At a ceremony today at Government House, Her Honour the Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, O.N.L., Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and […]
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2024 Treaty Day Scholarship and Award Recipients
1 October 2024 The contributions of several Mi’kmaw community members were recognized during the 38th annual Treaty Day celebration today, October 1, in Halifax. This year, two Elders and two youth were honoured, and three scholarships and two bursaries were presented. “The individuals recognized today have made a positive difference in their communities,” said Brian […]
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Eight People to be Invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
September 27, 2024 The following is being distributed at the request of Her Honour, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, ONL, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador: An investiture ceremony on October 30, 2024, at Government House will see eight people named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. This will be the 17th investiture ceremony since […]
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Call for Nominations for 2024 Human Rights Awards
Sept. 18, 2024 People are encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards. The commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province. “Recognizing human rights champions shines a light on the important work of those prioritizing justice, fairness, dignity and inclusion,” said Joseph Fraser, […]
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2024 Human Rights Awards presented
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The recipients of the 2024 New Brunswick Human Rights Awards were honoured during a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton today. A Caraquet organization, Rendez-vous de la fierté Acadie Love, received the Human Rights Award and Merrit Johnson of Fredericton received the Youth Human Rights Award. “Rendez-vous de la fierté Acadie Love […]
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2024 Excellence in AmeriCorps Awards Celebrates Outstanding Service and Impact
Washington, DC, Sept. 06, 2024– AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, recognized four AmeriCorps members and two grantees in the State and National program for their excellence in service. Each year, AmeriCorps State and National recognizes programs and individuals for the Excellence in AmeriCorps Award that consistently supports its mission in the […]
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Nikanus Red Dress Leadership awards open for Indigenous women – The Coast Halifax
Sep 03, 2024 The award goes to four Indigenous women aged 15 to 25 who are leaders in sport, culture or community. Indigenous women across Atlantic Canada are being asked to share their stories in hopes of earning the Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award. Founded in 2023 in celebration of the North American Indigenous Games […]
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Ministerial Statement: Minister Dempster Congratulates Recipients of the Arctic Inspiration Prize
May 14, 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: It is my honour to congratulate individuals from Northern Labrador who have received special recognition. We were pleased to learn that projects from Nunatsiavut […]
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Nominees announced for the 2024 PEI Book Awards
May 9, 2024 The nominees represent a diverse group of talented writers, editors, and creators whose work has made a significant impact on Island culture. “We are thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2024 PEI Book Awards. These outstanding literary works showcase the diverse talent of Islanders and the richness of our storytelling traditions.” […]
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President extends congratulations to Arctic Inspiration Prize award winners
May 8, 2024 Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe today extended his congratulations to the teams behind three outstanding projects that were awarded this year’s Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) during a ceremony held in Whitehorse, YT last evening. Inotsiavik: Empowering Youth Through Education Award: $1 million Inotsiavik, meaning “a place to live well” in Inuttitut, is an […]
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