Mi'kmaq
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Deal between Ottawa and N.S. First Nation over contested fishery nearly done: lawyerThe lawyer for a Mi'kmaq band that has battled Ottawa over its lobster harvest rights says a deal settling the "centuries-old" fishing dispute is nearly complete.CanadaDec 12
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Federal fisheries minister calls for review of arrest, treatment of Mi’kmaq fishersTwo Mi'kmaq fishers from Cape Breton were arrested near Shelburne, N.S., on March 26, and the pair say they were forced to walk for about six hours before they could get help.CanadaJul 8
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Trudeau announces two multimillion-dollar agreements with the Mi’kmaq of Nova ScotiaPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a proposed $125-million agreement with a First Nation in Cape Breton to settle a dispute over reserve land sold in 1862.CanadaJun 21
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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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