Mi’kmaw
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw man turning resentment over Normandy into forgiveness
“I just hope my grandfather would appreciate what I’m doing, I guess.” Continue reading
Elsipogtog First Nation, federal government agree to memorandum of understanding
Carolyn Bennett, Canada’s minister of Crown-Indigenous relations, made the announcement Thursday at Elsipogtog First Nation. Continue reading
Alton Gas expects protesters at N.S. site to move belongings as court injunction clarified
Lori MacLean, a spokeswoman for Alton Gas, said it was expected the remaining protesters would move their belongings away from the company’s Nova Scotia property by 5 p.m. Continue reading
Nova Scotia court grants injunction against Mi’kmaq protester at Alton Gas site
The company, Alton Natural Gas Storage, is behind a plan to store natural gas in huge underground caverns north of Halifax. Continue reading
Carolyn Bennett lauds ‘amazing’ Mi’kmaq graduation rate in N.S., signs new $600-million agreement
On Thursday, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett signed a 10-year agreement with 12 Mi’kmaq leaders that will grant more than $600 million to the province’s Mi’kmaq education authority. Continue reading
Ellen Page throws her support behind Indigenous land protectors protesting Alton Gas
The Halifax-born actress tweeted out a link to a Change.org petition on Thursday morning, encouraging her 1.48 million followers to sign the petition. Continue reading
Halifax court battle over access to Alton Gas site focuses on Indigenous rights
Alton Natural Gas Storage wants the court to issue an injunction that would ensure workers have access to the site near the Shubenacadie River. Continue reading
Mi’kmaw matriarchs serve eviction notice to Alton Gas
A group of Mi’kmaw grandmothers put the company on notice at a Monday morning press conference. Continue reading
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Committee for commemorating Cornwallis and Indigenous history receives new name, powers
On Monday, that special advisory committee officially became a task force, which puts it at arm’s length from the Halifax Regional Municipality. Continue reading
N.S. student honoured as first Indigenous woman to receive CBU engineering diploma
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Tiannie Paul is continuing her studies in environmental engineering and plans to work on bringing clean water to Indigenous communities, including her home of Eskasoni First Nation. Continue reading