Eskasoni First Nation

• Ottawa announces plans to spend $6.3 million on Nova Scotia tourism projects

  The money will be spent on 53 new tourism projects throughout the province. Among the recipients will be the Eskasoni First Nation in Cape Breton, which will receive $500,000.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
  
• 3rd person charged with first-degree murder in Eskasoni man’s death

  Anthanasius (Tannas) Dennis has been charged with first-degree murder and is scheduled to appear in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court on Monday.

  Crime

  May 8, 2023
  
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• Mi’kmaw Nova Scotia MP says updated electoral map kicks him out of his own riding

  The proposed change for Sydney-Victoria was done without the consultation of its Indigenous constituents, said Jaime Battiste.

  Politics

  Jan 31, 2023
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• RCMP in N.S. say 19-year-old with life-threatening injuries after stabbing

  Nova Scotia RCMP say a 19-year-old sustained "life-threatening injuries" after a stabbing in the Cape Breton community of Eskasoni on early Tuesday morning. 

  Crime

  Oct 25, 2022
• Film tells story of Sister Dorothy Moore, Mi’kmaw educator who fought for her people

  The 89-year-old's life has been documented in a film produced by Mary Jane Harkins and is scheduled to be shown this Saturday in Halifax at the Atlantic Film Festival.

  Entertainment

  Sep 11, 2022
• N.S. introduces legislation to enshrine Mi’kmaw as province’s first language

  The legislation will be proclaimed on a date agreed upon with Mi'kmaw leadership, and it will take effect on Oct. 1, which is Treaty Day in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022
• Nova Scotia’s Eskasoni First Nation closes schools as COVID-19 cases spike

  The Eskasoni First Nation has seen a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, and will close all schools until next month in an attempt to slow the spread.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2022
• Police say missing Halifax woman found safe

  Halifax Regional Police said on March 10 that Marley Morris had been located and was safe. Police thanked the public for their assistance.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2022
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• Mi’kmaw, justice partnership helps prevent reoffending through healing

  The Mi'kmaw Legal Support Network offers support to First Nations people who come in contact with the justice system.

  Features

  Jan 27, 2022
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• Mi’kmaq use traditional roots and cultural teachings to rebuild Indigenous food sovereignty

  Eskasoni First Nation members rebuild Indigenous food sovereignty in their community through generational knowledge and teachings.

  Education

  Jun 16, 2021