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Sitansisk Kolusuwakon, January 17 to 31, 2025 – St. Mary’s FN
Offering Family Fun Day Activities to St. Mary’s families with children 18 years old and younger. Please note: Community members must be able to pick up their packages; there will be no mail outs and no gas vouchers will be given out for pick up. Read More: https://stmarysfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Kolusuwakon-January-17-31-2025.pdf
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Jaime Battiste announces run for Liberal leadership, aims to be first Indigenous prime minister – CKBW
Jan 14, 2025 Jaime Battiste, MP for Sydney-Victoria, has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Liberal Party, aiming to become Canada’s first Indigenous prime minister. A member of the Eskasoni First Nation, Battiste made history in 2019 as the first Mi’kmaw elected to Parliament. Now, he seeks to continue breaking barriers by leading […]
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Otipemisiwak Métis Government Bill 2024-02, “An Act to amend the Elections and Referenda Act”
Jan 09, 2025 Bill 2024-02 has completed its first reading in Citizens’ Council and needs your engagement! The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in our legislative processes. As part of this commitment, and in line with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution and the Self-Government Act, Citizens’ Council is seeking […]
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Changes to Senior Public Service
19 December 2024 Premier Tim Houston announced changes to the senior ranks of Nova Scotia’s public service today, December 19. “We need a strong civil service behind us as we take action on the priorities of Nova Scotians,” said Premier Houston. “I am confident the team is ready to get to work improving housing, healthcare, […]
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Sitansisk Kolusuwakon, Holiday 2024 Edition – St. Mary’s First Nation
Sitansisk Band Offices are closed for the holidays starting Wednesday, December 18, starting at Noon (12h00), and will reopen for regular service on Monday, January 6 at 8:30 a.m. as usual. Members looking for assistance with non-urgent matters are requested to call the Band Office at +1 (506) 458-9511 or +1 (888) 445-6644 and leave […]
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Nunatsiavut Government calls for federal intervention amid postal strike
The Nunatsiavut Government is raising concerns about the ongoing postal strike and the severe and far-reaching impacts it is having on Labrador Inuit communities, especially as the holiday season draws near. “This strike is causing hardships for our communities that rely on Canada Post for essential services that are critical to our day-to-day lives,” says […]
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Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq Elects New Co-Chair
November 28, 2024 Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq, or the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly), congratulate and welcome Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni, as their new Co-Chair. Today, the Assembly called an election for the position of Co-Chair that had been vacant since former Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley stepped down from the role earlier this year. Chief […]
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Applications for boards, commissions, committees now open – The Laker
November 25, 2024 HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on a variety of municipal boards, committees and commissions. Applications are available at halifax.ca/serve and will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 16 at 11:59 p.m.. Municipal boards, committees, and commissions consist of councillors, residents and industry representatives. These groups provide […]
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Ministers take on new portfolios
November 19, 2024 Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe, acting on the advice of the First Minister, today announced a shuffle of the Nunatsiavut Executive Council. This reshuffling of ministerial portfolios is made under the authority of the Labrador Inuit Constitution and the Nunatsiavut Government Organization (Transitional) Act. David Dicker Jr. will assume the portfolio of Nunatsiavut […]
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Throne speech outlines changes tied to health care, affordability and education
November 19, 2024 FREDERICTON – Today’s speech from the throne provided an outline of the government’s priority areas and planned actions. Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy read the speech on behalf of the government, opening the first session of the 61st legislature. “While there is much to be grateful for in our beautiful province, our communities face […]
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