Treaty Day
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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
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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
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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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Treaty Day celebrations of the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia being marked virtually this yearThe theme of this year’s Mi’kmaq History Month is plant knowledge and use.CanadaOct 1, 2020
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N.S. premier and ministers take questions after Thursday cabinet meetingThursday marks Treaty Day and the first day of Mi'kmaw History Month in Nova Scotia.PoliticsOct 1, 2020
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Sipekne’katik chief says meeting with federal government was ‘positive’Chief Mike Sack said this was the first time Mi’kmaq fishers were able to present their management plan for the Moderate Livelihood Fishery to the government.CanadaSep 29, 2020
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Halifax Treaty Day raising awareness of challenges, past and presentTo celebrate the day, a flag raising was held at Province House, then a church service was held at St. Mary's Basilica.CanadaOct 1, 2019
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