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Category Archives: Awards
2017 Royal Canadian Mint Nanapskekl (nickel)
Soon Canadians will be carrying Gerald Gloade’s artwork in their pockets. When Gerald Gloade entered his beaver design to the Royal Canadian Mint contest “My Canada, My Inspiration,” he joined thousands of Canadians who submitted their artistic reflections of Canadian … Continue reading
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Honouring Elder Douglas Knockwood
Few have led a life that Elder Douglas Knockwood has lived. A member of the Canadian Special Forces, an alcohol and drug counsellor for decades, a respected Elder on the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre Elders’ Advisory Council, Doug can now … Continue reading
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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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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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