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Former N.B. attorney general tapped by Indian day school survivors for help with resubmission fight – CBC
Jul 08, 2022 Resubmissions or changes to compensation level not allowed in day school settlement Some day school survivors in New Brunswick are paying $500 each to Lamrock’s Law to help them try and change their level of compensation after filing a claim, despite the settlement’s class counsel saying this is not possible. Members of […]
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New Indigenous Health Centre Opens in Halifax – Global News
July 7 2022 The Wije’winen Health Centre, located at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, will address the escalating and complex health needs of the growing urban Indigenous population. Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre opening Wije’winen Health Centre Read More: https://globalnews.ca/video/8972844/new-indigenous-health-centre-opens-in-halifax/
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You find an Indigenous artifact on a beach. What should you do? – CBC
Jul 06, 2022 A spear point or arrowhead may be a common find in N.B., but what the finder should do next may not be clear During a walk on Inch Arran Beach in Dalhousie one afternoon, Yolande Gendron, like many who’ve walked along New Brunswick waterways over the years, came across a small, sharp […]
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The mandate of N.B.’s systemic racism commissioner perpetuates the problem – IRPP
July 5, 2022 New Brunswick has skirted Indigenous demands for a public inquiry into the justice system by naming the commissioner, her former senior adviser writes. If New Brunswick’s government is looking for an example of systemic racism at work in the province, it need look no further than the mandate it gave to its […]
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Halifax organization offers support, programming to Black, Indigenous, racialized entrepreneurs – Halifax Examiner
July 5, 2022 A local organization is working to support Black, Indigenous, and racialized entrepreneurs by offering networking events and programs. Alfred Burgesson is the founder and CEO of Tribe Network, which held a series of networking sessions across Atlantic Canada this spring. “We wanted those people that signed up to play a role in […]
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It’s healing our spirits’: Eskasoni powwow celebrates 30th anniversary – CBC
Jul 03, 2022 Hundreds of people visited the powwow grounds on Saturday Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Eskasoni’s annual competition powwow. The largest Mi’kmaw community in the world welcomed visitors from far and wide for two days of dancing, drumming and singing. Extending the invitation beyond the small […]
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Oromocto First Nation holds 7th annual powwow – CTV News
July 2, 2022 OROMOCTO FIRST NATION, N.B. – Oromocto First Nation is hosting its 7th annual powwow this weekend, attracting people from all across Wabanaki — the Atlantic provinces. Settlers were also invited to join in on the festivities, including local dignitaries Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy, MLA Mary Wilson, and Mayor Bob Powell. “We invite a […]
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Abegweit First Nation’s fish hatchery celebrates releasing over a million fish to Island streams – CBC
Jun 30, 2022 Scotchfort facility has been releasing Indigenous fish species since 2012 The fish hatchery at Abegweit First Nation, P.E.I. is celebrating an important milestone: it has now released more than one million fish into Island streams. Since 2012, the facility on the reserve at Scotchfort has been raising Indigenous fish species like salmon […]
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Mi’kmaq chief says Higgs falling short on shale gas consultations with Indigenous groups – CBC
Jun 30, 2022 Premier says he’s had ‘preliminary discussions’ with First Nations Premier Blaine Higgs says he’s talking to First Nations about a possible revival of shale gas development in New Brunswick, but one Mi’kmaq chief suggests the province is already falling short on its duty to consult Indigenous people. Natoaganeg First Nation Chief George […]
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Miawpukek preparing for big celebration with a powwow open to all – CBC
Jun 29, 2022 They’ll do whatever it takes to get the jobs done — and usually, it takes long days and long nights. Even this week, with just days to go, customers could be coming in to place orders, or see what last-minute options are available in store. In the lead-up to Miawpukek’s annual powwow, […]
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