Category Archives: Indian Residential Schools

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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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Joins First Nations Veterans to Mark Remembrance Day at National Ceremony in Ottawa

Posted on November 10, 2017 by MDCC

(Ottawa, ON) – On Remembrance Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde will be joined by First Nations veterans for ceremonies in Ottawa to honour all, who have served their country with bravery and pride.  First Nations … Continue reading →

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Preserving the Past!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by MDCC

  Elsie Charles Basque has been a long-standing member of the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre Elders’ Advisory Council. Having just celebrated her 99th birthday, Elsie has documented carefully her amazing life through photographs, documents and news articles in binders and … Continue reading →

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Honouring Elder Douglas Knockwood

Posted on June 17, 2015 by MDCC

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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IRS Meetings Held Throughout Mi’kma’ki

Posted on January 15, 2014 by MDCC

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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Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada holds National Events in Nova Scotia

Posted on October 29, 2011 by MDCC

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) provided a venue for survivors of the Indian Residential Schools to share their stories in three venues the fall of 2011: Eskasoni First Nation, Indian Brook First Nation and the city of … Continue reading →

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