Mi'kmaq
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Nova Scotia opens first long-term care home serving Mi’kmaq seniorsOttawa contributed $19.6 million and the province $11.6 million for the construction of the facility, whose residents are scheduled to begin moving in April 23.HealthApr 17
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As N.S. regional chief takes office, her headdress tells a story of her passionsAndrea Paul, the recently elected regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations for the province, explained during her induction ceremony the symbols were laden with meaning.CanadaNov 30, 2023
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Halifax street renamed after Mi’kmaq activist and ‘unsung hero’ Nora BernardNora Bernard was a residential school survivor who fought a 15-year court battle to win compensation for Indigenous children forced to attend those schools.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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Halifax takes first steps to designate seat on council for Mi’kmaq representationHalifax's executive standing committee recommended that council vote on a proposal to ask the provincial government for a change to its charter to allow for a new designated seat.CanadaOct 24, 2023
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Indigenous groups slam “centralization” of relationship with N.B. governmentThe organization representing Wolastoqey chiefs says there are no open negotiations with the province taking place right now.CanadaOct 1, 2023
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Thousands of athletes arrive in Halifax for North American Indigenous GamesThousands of athletes hailing from 756 different nations landed in Halifax this weekend in preparation for the North American Indigenous Games.SportsJul 16, 2023
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The North American Indigenous Games have kicked off in Halifax: Here’s all you need to knowMore than 5,000 athletes and cultural performers from 756 First Nations communities have arrived in Halifax for the North American Indigenous Games. Here's what you need to know.SportsJul 15, 2023
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Volunteers look forward to North American Indigenous Games in Nova ScotiaVolunteers have been busy preparing for the arrival of around 5,000 young athletes between the ages of 13 and 19 ahead of the opening ceremony on Sunday.CanadaJul 14, 2023
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Countdown begins in N.S. to North American Indigenous GamesThe Games' Canoe Relay celebration ended in Halifax on Friday following events in several communities. The Games themselves will attract athletes from more than 750 nations.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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Mi’kmaq lawyers from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland appointed to Senate seatsDan Christmas, who retired earlier this year, became Canada's first Mi'kmaw senator when he was appointed to the upper chamber in 2016.PoliticsJul 6, 2023
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