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Minister Dempster Pays Tribute to Saqamaw Mi’sel Joe
January 17, 2024 The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Minister of Labrador Affairs, today provided a statement on the retirement of Chief Mi’sel Joe as Administrative Chief of Miawpukek Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi. “On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, I wish to extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to […]
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Read MorePremier Furey Announces Executive Appointments
January 17, 2024 Today, the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador announced changes within the Executive of the Provincial Government. These include: Jason Higgins is appointed as Deputy Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Deputy Minister of Labrador Affairs. Tracy King is confirmed as Deputy Minister of Education, a role she […]
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Read MoreI’ll get to spend more time on the land doing the things I’ve always wanted to do for the community’: Miawpukek First Nation’s Chief Mi’sel Joe announces retirement – Saltwire
Chief Joe has been in role for 41 years, and will continue as traditional chief After 41 years, Chief Mi’sel Joe of the Miawpukek First Nation in western Newfoundland has announced his retirement from the position of administrative chief. Since being elected on Jan. 17, 1983, he has witnessed change and progress for first nations. […]
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Read MoreMiawpukek First Nation Chief Mise’l Joe Announces Retirement – Vocm
Jan 16, 2024 The longtime Administrative Chief of the Miawpukek First Nation is retiring. Chief Mise’l Joe will officially retire from the council this Wednesday in order to focus on his health and spend time with family. The Mi’kmaq Chief has been involved in Indigenous governance since 1973 and is widely known for his work […]
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Read MoreMise’l Joe retiring as administrative chief of Miawpukek First Nation – NTV
January 15, 2024 Chief Mise’l Joe is retiring as administrative chief of the Miawpukek First Nation effective Wednesday. The council issued a press release making the announcement on Facebook Monday. During the Christmas break, Chief Joe had discussions with his family and decided it was time to focus on his health and his family. He […]
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Read MoreRCMP asking for public’s help following shooting incident
January 3, 2024 The Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s help following a shooting incident in Moncton, N.B. On December 3, 2023, members of the Codiac Regional RCMP responded to a call for a single shot fired at a residence on North Street, in Moncton. Video footage showed the suspect’s vehicle stopped at […]
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Read MoreNova Scotia RCMP refers matter to Serious Incident Response Team
January 2, 2024 On December 31, 2023, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to an incident at a home on Harbourview Cr. in Pictou Landing First Nation where a man was threatening people who are known to him. During the response, an RCMP officer discharged their firearm as officers attempted to arrest the suspect. The injured […]
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Read MoreSchool employee trips to Dubai, Australia, France draw auditor general scrutiny – CBC
Dec 15, 2023 17 employees attended one conference, at cost of more than $86,000 New Brunswick Auditor General Paul Martin raised questions in his annual report about whether three school districts followed government rules when sending dozens of employees around the world for training. Martin said districts often failed to provide the proper paperwork to […]
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Read MoreGrand-Pré National Historic Site Management Plan Tabled in Parliament
From: Parks Canada Plan commits to working together to share the history of this important Acadian site from multiple perspectives December 12, 2023 National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of Canada and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Parks Canada’s network of national heritage places represents […]
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Read MoreThe battle over Inuit identity in Labrador – IRPP
December 8, 2023 Inuit claims by a southern Labrador group are being contested, despite federal government recognition. But what’s really behind the dispute and what’s at risk? Labrador is currently involved in an Inuit identity debate. A southern Labrador group – the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) – says it is Inuit and has opened rights-based […]
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