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The MDCC is looking for a Language Specialist to join the team.

Posted on November 25, 2020 by MDCC

We’re hiring – come join our team. We are currently looking for an energetic, mature and independent candidate to fill the role of Language Specialist here at the MDCC.We are looking for someone who is fluent in the Mi’kmaw language … Continue reading →

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Watch the Land and Sea episode about Mi’kmawey Debert!

Posted on May 11, 2020 by MDCC
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MDCC Key Stories (BRFN): Following the Elders’ Stories

Posted on November 26, 2019 by MDCC

In 2014, Mi’kmawey Debert initiated the Key Stories Project. Elders, knowledge holders and community members have worked with staff to identify the important stories they want to tell and share. At the Bear River First Nation, the Key Stories is … Continue reading →

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Mi’kmaq History Month 2018 Poster – Artwork by Gerald R. Gloade

Posted on October 2, 2018 by MDCC

World War I Mi’kmaw Veterans With 2018 being the 100th year anniversary of World War I, it seemed fitting that we honour our Mi’kmaw soldiers or sma’knisk. More than 200 Mi’kmaw from Atlantic Canada enlisted to serve, and at least 89 … Continue reading →

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Mi’kmaq History Month 2018 Video

Posted on October 1, 2018 by MDCC

Mi’kmaq History Month promotional videos can all be found on their website at www.mikmaqhistorymonth.ca

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Gerald R. Gloade promotes storytelling in Mi’kmaq History Month video

Posted on September 30, 2018 by MDCC
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Gerald R. Gloade talks about ancestral site, Partridge Island

Posted on September 27, 2018 by MDCC
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The late Lillian Marshall donates collection to Mi’kmawey Debert

Posted on September 5, 2018 by MDCC

http://aptnnews.ca/2018/09/05/late-mikmaq-elders-taped-interviews-from-white-paper-era-donated-to-cultural-centre/

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Mi’kmawey Debert Elder, Doug Knockwood releases book

Posted on May 28, 2018 by MDCC

Doug Knockwood, Mi’kmaw Elder – Stories, Memories, Reflections Freeman Douglas Knockwood is a highly respected Elder in Mi’kmaw Territory and one of Canada’s premier addictions recovery counsellors. The story of his life is one of unimaginable colonial trauma, recovery and … Continue reading →

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Proposed federal bill could bring repatriation of Mi’kmaw artifacts

Posted on February 5, 2018 by MDCC

Heather Stevens, Operations supervisor at the Millbrook Culture and Heritage Centre, is a strong supporter of having Indigenous regalia repatriated to its traditional Mi’kmaq home in Nova Scotia. This display case houses photographs of Indigenous regalia dating to about the … Continue reading →

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