Treaty Day
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Big auntie earring competitions a standout event at Treaty Days celebrationsBig auntie earring competitions have taken Treaty Days celebrations by storm on many First Nations across the Prairies as a tongue-in-cheek ode to Indigenous-made earrings.CanadaAug 19
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Regina Urban Treaty Days honours 150 years since historic signing of Treaty 4Indigenous traditional games, powwow demonstrations and neckbone eating competitions are a few activities occurring at this year's Regina Urban Treaty Days.CanadaJun 20, 2024
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How to participate in National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in HalifaxSaturday marks the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation throughout Canada, and several special events are taking place throughout Halifax to honour the occasion.CanadaSep 29, 2023
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Treaty Day celebration postponed in Halifax due to Fiona storm cleanupThe Nova Scotia celebration originally scheduled for Oct. 3 has been put on hold due to storm damage. Truth and Reconciliation Day will still go ahead on Sept. 30 as planned.CanadaSep 28, 2022
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Legislation recognizing Mi’kmaw as Nova Scotia’s first language is proclaimedThe Mi'kmaw Language Act will take effect on Oct. 1. The province said the new legislation will support efforts to protect and revitalize the language.CanadaJul 17, 2022
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N.S. introduces legislation to enshrine Mi’kmaw as province’s first languageThe 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.CanadaApr 7, 2022
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‘Family Day’ concludes weekend marking Indigenous Truth and ReconciliationThe day was an opportunity for children and families to make traditional Indigenous crafts and learn about Indigenous history and culture.CanadaOct 2, 2021
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Peace and friendship offering in honour of Treaty DayThe day after marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Nova Scotia is observing Treaty Day.CanadaOct 1, 2021
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Traditional salmon dinner served to K’jipuktuk community for Treaty DayTreaty Day celebrated with 200 salmon dinners being served to the community in K'jipuktuk.CanadaOct 1, 2020
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Second Indigenous-run lobster fishery opens in Nova Scotia on Treaty DayNearly 300 people attended the ceremony to launch the boats loaded with lobster traps out onto the water.CanadaOct 1, 2020
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