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Photo Slideshow: Flooding in Indian Brook First Nation

A storm that swept through Nova Scotia Oct.5 brought heavy rain and high winds....

Photo Slideshow: 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day

More than 500 people gathered in Halifax on Monday to take part in 2011...

Audio: Membertou Chief Terrance Paul’s Speech on 2011 Mi’kmaq...

Membertou Chief Terrance Paul, also the co-chair for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq...

Audio: Paqtnkek Chief Gerard Julian on 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty...

Paqtnkek Chief Gerard Julian, also the co-chair for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq...

Photo Slideshow: Flooding in Indian Brook First Nation

A storm that swept through Nova Scotia Oct.5 brought heavy rain and high winds. Flood waters nearly covered two roads in Indian Brook First Nation, N.S. on Wednesday.
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Call for ‘true treaty partnership’ on Mi’kmaq Treaty Day

In a stern tone reminiscent of his late father Alex Denny, Mi’kmaq Grand Council member Andrew Denny asked a single question that would set the tone for his speech to mark the 25th anniversary of Mi’kmaq Treaty Day celebrations in Halifax Monday. “Has 25 years been enough?” he asked the people and the dignitaries...
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No charges in Esgenoopetitj election probe

New Brunswick RCMP will not be laying any charges in connection with the alleged vote-buying scandal in Esgenoopetitj First Nation, N.B. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Guy Paul Larocque told RadioGoogoo.ca the police force concluded its investigation in March 2011 without laying any changes due to a “lack of sufficient evidence.” “The test to be able...
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Esgenoopetitj chief, 3 councillors removed from office

The federal department of Aboriginal Affairs has removed the chief and three councillors from office with the Esgenoopetitj First Nation, N.B. following an investigation into corrupt practices during the May 25, 2010 band election. Chief Wilbur Dedam and band councillors Irene Dedam, Jason Barnaby and Ronald Joseph Somerville received notices of their removal from...
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Aboriginal people across Canada pay tribute to NDP leader Jack Layton

View “Aboriginal people from across Canada remember Jack Layton” on Storify
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Jerry F. Sack re-elected as chief of Shubenacadie Band

The Shubenacadie Band chief and council remained relatively the same in the Nov. 2 election with only three new faces on council. After more than 10 hours of counting ballots on the Indian Brook First Nation, N.S. on Wednesday, Jerry F. Sack was re-elected as chief of the Shubenacadie Band, beating his nearest opponent...
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Atlantic Roundup: Jan. 27, 2012

Eskasoni woman charged with trafficking prescription drugs; Indian Brook signs new VLT agreement with N.S. gov.; Annual powwow to...
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Atlantic Roundup: Jan. 26, 2012

Pictou Landing band members reject deal to delay Boat Harbour lawsuit; Wagmatcook band councillor pleads guilty to several criminal...
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Atlantic Roundup: Jan. 25, 2012

Pictou Landing band members reject deal to delay Boat Harbour lawsuit; Wagmatcook band councillor pleads guilty to several criminal...
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Viola Robinson receives Order of Nova Scotia

Aboriginal rights advocate Viola Robinson recalled the hardship and struggles Mi’kmaq people endured over the years as she listened to her biography being read during the 2009 Order of Nova Scotia ceremony on Wednesday. “Back then, it was really tough for the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia,” Robinson told RadioGoogoo.ca following the ceremony. “It was...

“Glenn Knockwood-Parkour Pioneer” shown at Atlantic Film Festival

Glenn Knockwood’s face lights up with eagerness and enthusiasm whenever he talks about Parkour. It’s an urban sport that combines the skills of running and rock-climbing with the philosophy and discipline of martial arts to overcome physical obstacles in one’s path. The 27-year-old Mi’kmaq man originally from the Indian Brook First Nation, N.S. took...