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  • [ April 26, 2022 ] Trial of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw cultural educator charged with indecent act underway News
  • [ April 25, 2022 ] Accuser testifies in sex assault trial of former AFN Vice-Chief Morley Googoo News
  • [ April 21, 2022 ] Federal government provides $326K in search for unmarked graves at Shubenacadie residential school site Maritimes
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  • [ July 29, 2021 ] Nova Scotia NDP leader says fish-buying regulations can change to accommodate moderate livelihood treaty right News
  • [ July 23, 2021 ] Second Mi’kmaw candidate running in Nova Scotia election News
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May 24, 2022

Halifax

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Mi’kmaw water protectors to cite Aboriginal title as defence against Alton Gas injunction

April 18, 2019 Maureen Googoo
Three Mi’kmaw women charged with violating a temporary court injunction in place at the Alton Gas project site near Stewiake, N.S. plan to launch an Aboriginal title claim to fight the charges against them. The […]
News

Halifax chosen to host the North American Indigenous Games in 2020

May 5, 2018 Maureen Googoo
Halifax has been chosen to host the North American Indigenous Games in 2020. The NAIG Council made the announcement following its meeting in Montreal on May 3. Ottawa and Victoria were the other two Canadian […]
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Halifax vying to host North American Indigenous Games in 2020

April 13, 2018 Karli Zschogner
Members of a Nova Scotia committee hoping to bring the North American Indigenous Games to Halifax in 2020 got a chance this week to show the selection team what the city can offer if chosen. […]
#MMIWG

Family seeking justice in Mi’kmaw woman’s death testify in Day 2 of MMIWG hearings in Membertou

November 1, 2017 Maureen Googoo
More stories of pain, survival and seeking justice were heard on Day 2 of public hearings with the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Membertou, N.S. Tuesday. Family members and […]
#MMIWG

National inquiry into murdered, missing Indigenous women and girls hold community meetings in NS this week

August 16, 2017 Maureen Googoo
Debra Ginnish, who’s niece was killed in 2004, has a list of questions to ask staff with the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls when they arrive in Membertou First Nation […]
Atlantic

45 Indigenous youth sailing across Atlantic Ocean to France

August 2, 2017 Maureen Googoo
A group of Indigenous youth from across Canada are currently sailing across the Atlantic Ocean heading towards Europe. The group of 45 young people departed from Purdy’s Wharf in Halifax Tuesday morning to begin a […]
Atlantic

Grand Chief Membertou’s gourd part of exhibit on Mi’kmaq, French history

June 22, 2017 Maureen Googoo
A unique piece of Mi’kmaw history is part of a new exhibit at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History that highlights the relationship between the Mi’kmaq and the French in Mi’kma’ki during the 17th […]
News

Halifax one of eight cities to take part in APTN’s Aboriginal Day Live show

June 20, 2017 Maureen Googoo
Tribe of One’s Rik Leaf is looking forward to performing on stage in Halifax Wednesday as part of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network’s seven-hour live show to celebrate National Aboriginal Day. It’ll be the first […]
Maritimes

Two journalists weigh in on TRC Call-to-Action No. 86

April 28, 2017 Samantha Calio
Oscar Baker said he received no Indigenous education while he studied journalism at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. Baker, a Mi’kmaw with the Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick, said Indigenous issues barely came up […]
Maritimes

NS Senator says Maritime journalism schools passively implementing TRC call-to-action

April 27, 2017 Samantha Calio
A Nova Scotia senator and Mi’kmaw activist says post-secondary journalism schools in the Maritime provinces are taking a “passive approach” in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation’s Call-to-Action to teach Indigenous history and issues to students. […]
News

Halifax council vote to examine Cornwallis commemoration on city properties

April 26, 2017 Samantha Calio
Halifax Regional Council voted Tuesday to create an expert panel to examine and make recommendations on the issue of commemorating Edward Cornwallis on municipal properties that bear his name. The motion, which was brought forward […]
News

Saint Mary’s University, Mi’kmaq launch new website of Mi’kmaw names of places in Nova Scotia

October 2, 2015 Maureen Googoo
A new interactive website that contains the Mi’kmaw names of places and communities in Nova Scotia was unveiled during Mi’kmaq Treaty Day celebrations Thursday. The website, called, “Ta’n Weji-sqalia’tiek: Mi’kmaw Place Names Digital Atlas,” contains […]
News

Mi’kmaq leaders, Nova Scotia Government commit to long-term plan to treaty education

October 1, 2015 Maureen Googoo
The Nova Scotia government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mi’kmaq leaders to launch a long-term initiative to teach the peace and friendship treaties in all schools, the civil service and the broader public. “The […]
News

Award winners at 2015 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day ceremonies

October 1, 2015 Maureen Googoo
Grand Chief Donald Marshall Senior Elder Achievement Award: This award was established in 1993 by then Premier John Savage. The award is given to elders in recognition of their contribution to their community. Grand Chief […]
News

Mi’kmaq Treaty Day 2015 Schedule of Events in Halifax

October 1, 2015 Maureen Googoo
Schedule of events for Mi’kmaq Treaty Day in Halifax October 1, 2015 8:30 a.m. – Flag raising ceremony at Government House, 1451 Barrington Street 9:30 a.m. – Treaty Day Church Service at St. Mary’s Basilica, […]

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