Membertou

• 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
  
• Indigenous-led alert system for N.S. Mi’kmaq communities ready to roll out

  Chiefs will be able to send alerts in Mi'kmaq and in English to community members in Eskasoni, Membertou, Potlotek, Wagmatcook and We'koqma'q.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2020
  
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• Alert system for Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities to go live September 1

  Giving chiefs and communities decision-making power about alerts will save time and potentially save lives during critical situations such as severe weather, wildfires and searches for missing people.

  Politics

  Aug 27, 2020
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• Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw man turning resentment over Normandy into forgiveness

  "I just hope my grandfather would appreciate what I'm doing, I guess."

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2019
• Membertou man and woman charged with drug trafficking

  The Cape Breton Regional Police searched the pair's home and garage at around 6:30 PM, seizing cash, a firearm and ammunition and other related articles as well. 

  Crime

  May 13, 2019
• Cape Breton police investigating arson in Membertou

  Police say that at approximately 6:44 a.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the area of Kitpu Crescent for a call about a vehicle fire. 

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2018
• MMIWG inquiry hears calls for increased punitive damages in deaths of Indigenous women

  Cheryl Maloney testified Tuesday that legal changes need to be made to help families sue for punitive damages in cases of wrongful death like that of Victoria Rose Paul of Indian Brook First Nation.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2017
• Membertou First Nation gets FMS certification in historic step forward

  MEMBERTOU – Membertou First Nation received its first Financial Management System certificate from the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) on Monday at a ceremony in Membertou. Membertou has worked hard to become a more economically independent and prosporous community. “Over the years, this community has successfully implemented stronger fiscal management measures.  It is with great...

  Nov 2, 2015