Posts Tagged ‘ Halifax ’

Atlantic Roundup: Feb. 17, 2012

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February 17, 2012

Community of Hopedale declares a state of emergency; DND drops request for supersonic flight training in Labrador; Aboriginal children's art at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and; man pleads guilty for accepting kickbacks while at mail order pharmacy owned by Penobscot Indian Nation.
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Atlantic Roundup: Feb. 3, 2012

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February 4, 2012

MPs question search & rescue efforts in Labrador boy's death; Seal Day proves controversial; Construction on Millbrook water part to begin in summer; and two Cape Breton artists part of gallary show in Halifax.
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Atlantic Roundup: Jan. 28-29, 2012

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January 30, 2012

Waycobah man charged with robbery; Indian Brook gaming agreement raises worry; Fed. gov. gives $1.6M to help crime victims in N.B.; Road in P.E.I. to be named after famous runner, Aboriginal rights champion and more.
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Photo Slideshow: 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day

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October 7, 2011
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More than 500 people gathered in Halifax on Monday to take part in 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day celebrations. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the annual celebrations to mark the signing of the 1752 Treaty between the Mi’kmaq and the British.
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Audio: Membertou Chief Terrance Paul’s Speech on 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day

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October 6, 2011
Audio: Membertou Chief Terrance Paul’s Speech on 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day

Membertou Chief Terrance Paul, also the co-chair for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs, reads his speech in Province House during 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day celebrations. This year marked the 25th anniversary of Mi’kmaq Treaty Day.
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Audio: Paqtnkek Chief Gerard Julian on 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day

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October 6, 2011
Audio: Paqtnkek Chief Gerard Julian on 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day

Paqtnkek Chief Gerard Julian, also the co-chair for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs, addresses dignitaries in Province House during 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day Celebrations Oct. 3. This year marked the 25th anniversary of Mi’kmaq Treaty Day.
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Audio: Andrew Denny’s Treaty Day Speech

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October 6, 2011
Audio: Andrew Denny’s Treaty Day Speech

Mi’kmaq Grand Council Kji Keptin Andrew Denny gives his annual speech in Province House during the 2011 Mi’kmaq Treaty Day celebrations on October 3. This year marked the 25th anniversary of Mi’kmaq Treaty Day.
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Youth, elders receive awards at Treaty Day ceremony

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October 1, 2009
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter presents Noel Knockwood with Donald Marshall, Sr. Elder award. Photo by RadioGoogoo.ca

The accomplishments of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq youth and elders were acknowledged during Mi’kmaq Treaty Day celebrations in Halifax on Thursday. Eight people from six Mi’kmaq communities in the province received awards during the Treaty Day ceremony held at the World Trade and Convention Centre. “I would like to congratulate all of you here today...
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Mi’kmaq leaders want money for Membertou baptism commemoration

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October 1, 2009
Mi'kmaq Grand Keptin Andrew Denny address audience during Treaty Day celebrations in Halifax on Thursday. Photo by RadioGoogoo.ca

Mi’kmaq leaders urged the federal and provincial governments to help pay for commemoration ceremonies to mark the 400th anniversary of the baptism of Grand Chief Membertou in Annapolis Royal, N.S. next year during Treaty Day celebrations in Halifax on Thursday. “I call upon the premier and Canada to help the Mi’kmaq Association of Cultural...
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Marshall father, son honoured during Mi’kmaq Treaty Day celebrations

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October 1, 2009
Mi'kmaq veterans march into Grand Parade Square in Halifax on Treay Day. Photo by RadioGoogoo.ca

The legacy left by the late Mi’kmaq Grand Chief Donald Marshall, Sr. and his son, Donald Marshall, Jr. was honoured during Mi’kmaq Treaty Day celebrations in Halifax on Thursday. “I’m so glad to see so many people come here this year,” Ben Sylliboy, Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council, told more than 600...
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