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Finding proof of a treaty: Researcher finds letter in England implying existence of treaty rights between the Mi’kmaq in N.L. and the British – Saltwire

Written in April 1764 to King George III, British sea captain wrote that he’d renewed treaty Back in 1725, there were treaties signed between Britain and the Mi’kmaq nation known as the Peace and Friendship treaties. These treaties allowed the British and the Mi’kmaq to live and work side by side, explained Keith Cormier, former […]

by ahnationtalk on November 5, 202438 Views

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New Mental Health, Addictions Grant for Early-Career Researchers

Oct. 10, 2024 Applications for the New Investigator in Addictions and Mental Health Grant are now open. “Research and collaboration are essential to understanding the mental health and addictions needs of Nova Scotians,” said Brian Comer, Minister of Addictions and Mental Health. “We are pleased to support Research Nova Scotia and researchers in the early […]

by ahnationtalk on October 10, 202459 Views

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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society launches the Shackleton Quest Expedition-a search to find Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship

The expedition left St. John’s, Newfoundland on June 5th ST. JOHN’S, NL, June 10, 2024 – The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) is leading the Shackleton Quest Expedition off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to find the historic shipwreck of Quest, a schooner-rigged steamship that is famous as polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last expedition […]

by ahnationtalk on June 10, 2024138 Views

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‘Do the right thing’ – MUN Gazette

Nov. 23, 2023 Comments for Memorial’s revised Research Impacting Indigenous Groups (RIIG) draft policy are being accepted until the end of 2023. A draft was released for open review and feedback earlier this fall. The document is available here. Part of a two-phased approach to review the policy for de-colonization and responsible research, this second […]

by ahnationtalk on November 23, 2023139 Views

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Weaving together Indigenous expertise and Western science in Arctic clothing – National Research Council Canada

July 13, 2023 In the Canadian Arctic, where temperatures rarely rise above 0 and can dip to −70°C, staying warm is a priority for those living and working there. Typical factory-made garments don’t always provide enough protection from frostbite and hypothermia. But over the centuries, Indigenous Peoples have crafted cozy clothing to battle the elements […]

by ahnationtalk on July 13, 2023155 Views

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Trailblazing Nunatsiavut researchers study the ocean, and add Inuit context for other scientists – CBC

Mar 20, 2023 1st time Nunatsiavut members have been aboard CCG Amundsen’s annual research expedition Every year, the Canadian Coast Guard ship Amundsen makes a trek through the Labrador Sea, operating as an icebreaker and research vessel. On the most recent trip in 2022, the scenery was brand new to many of the scientists on […]

by ahnationtalk on March 20, 2023177 Views

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Grads bring their talents to NL business

12/5/2022 ST. JOHN’S, NL — Three College of the North Atlantic (CNA) grads find themselves working with a very cool company these days. SmartICE is a sea ice monitoring company with their head office right here in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) that was co-created with the Nunatsiavut Government in response to extremely dangerous sea ice […]

by ahnationtalk on December 5, 2022205 Views

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True partnerships – MUN Gazette

The importance of Indigenous community engagement for research Oct. 13, 2022 As Memorial leads a review of its Research Impacting Indigenous Groups (RIIG) Policy, one of the common questions asked during consultations focuses on agreement in principle (AIP). Dr. Paul Banahene Adjei, interim associate vice-president (Indigenous research), uses a proverb from Akans of Ghana to […]

by ahnationtalk on October 13, 2022198 Views

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Interdisciplinary perspectives: Memorial researchers awarded more than $700,000 for collaborative projects

Jun 17th, 2022 The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is investing more than $700,000 into research focused on areas ranging from Indigenous science to better understanding sport officials’ mental health. Projects are led by researchers based in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, School of […]

by ahnationtalk on June 17, 2022259 Views

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MSVU researchers receive $450,000 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Funded studies will explore emotion regulation in children and the impacts of tuition waiver programs for former youth in care On June 16, 2022, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced new investments in Canadian social sciences and humanities researchers, including two MSVU recipients: Dr. Jacquie Gahagan and Dr. Jennifer Khoury. […]

by ahnationtalk on June 17, 2022233 Views

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