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Participation in the Canadian Archaeological Association Meeting 2015
The Canadian Archaeological Association Annual Meeting was held in St. John’s, NL this spring—an event that allows professional and amateur archaeologists, as well as the general public, to come together to share different perspectives and subjects in Canadian archaeology and … Continue reading
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Key Stories Project
During 2014-2015, Mi’kmawey Debert started the Key Stories Project. Elders and other community members from five CMM communities have identified key stories for their communities. The stories range widely from the protection of treaty rights to contemporary community development … Continue reading
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IRS Meetings Held Throughout Mi’kma’ki
Since April 2013, the Mi’kmawey Debert Indian Residential School (IRS) Legacy Program has been busy organizing and holding meetings for IRS survivors and their families. Coordinator Dorene Bernard and MDCC staff members Sheila Pierro and Shannon Googoo have travelled throughout … Continue reading
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The Mi’kmawey Debert Interperative Trail Celebrates 10 years
For the last ten years, the Mi’kmawey Debert Interpretive Trail has been a community-wide resource with hundreds of guided tours being provided to students, scholars, and the general public. On October 25th 2013, a celebration was held at the trail … Continue reading
Elsie Charles Basque receives honorary doctorate from Acadia University
On a bright and sunny afternoon in May 2013, Acadia University bestowed Elder Dr. Elsie Charles Basque with an honorary doctorate. In a special convocation event at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Acadia University recognized Elsie’s dedication to the field of education … Continue reading
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New publications from Elders Sr. Dorothy Moore and Murdena Marshall!
Nkij’inen Teluet Kina’matnewe’l Telimuksi’ki We’wkl Atukwaqnn, Kisi Amalwi’kmi’tij Gerald Gloade Our Grandmothers’ Words: Traditional Stories for Nurturing, featuring the art of Gerald Gloade. On May 3rd 2013, a new publication was launched at the Chief Allison M. Bernard Memorial High … Continue reading
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MDCC holds community gatherings to share Mi’kmaw artifacts
Mawa’tumkeweyminal, a’tukaqnminal, aq wtanminal: Our Collections, Our Stories, Our Communities The future Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre will be a place where we, as Mi’kmaq, can celebrate who we are, who we have been and who we will be. It will … Continue reading
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New Warning Signs on the Mi’kmawey Debert Interpretive Trail
Signs warning hikers to be aware of old military ammunitions and explosives were recently erected by the Department of National Defence (DND) on the MDCC Interpretive Trail. Through the Unexploded Explosive Ordinance and Legacy Sites Program, the signs inform hikers … Continue reading
Gerald Gloade nominated for the prestigious Portia White Prize
Gerald Gloade, the MDCC Program Development Officer, was one of three finalists nominated for the Portia White Prize. The prize is the highest honour presented by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, recognizing cultural and artistic excellence. … Continue reading
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