News releases from L'nu Affairs

September 25-30 is National Truth and Reconciliation Week, a time to focus our attention on the legacy of residential schools and our shared history with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people throughout Canada.

This weekend, Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and Nova Scotia will be filled with excitement as more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff are welcomed to the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.

Wije’winen Centre, a new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, is receiving more financial support with construction of the facility on the horizon.

Today, June 21, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day from coast to coast to coast. It’s a time meant to focus our attention on the cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people throughout Canada.

Mi’kmaw poet Rita Joe will be honoured on Heritage Day, Monday, February 20.

The Province and treaty education partners have worked together to develop a new children’s book about the Honour Song and its spiritual importance to Mi’kmaq.

Treaties are living documents that set out long-standing promises, mutual obligations, and benefits for the signing parties. The Peace and Friendship treaties between the Crown and Mi’kmaq signed in the 1700s continue to act as a foundation for our connection to one another. They help build meaningful relationships based on co-operation, understanding and respect.

This year’s Treaty Day celebration, scheduled for Monday, October 3, in Halifax, has been postponed due to the continuing impacts of hurricane Fiona.

September 26-30 is Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada, a time to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and honour residential school survivors, their families and communities.

The governments of Nova Scotia and Canada are investing more than $8 million to support the construction of the new Resilience Centre in Millbrook First Nation.

On Sunday, community members and participants will gather in Potlotek, Richmond County, for the opening ceremonies of the Mi’kmaw Summer Games.

Today, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to appreciate and celebrate the rich traditions and varied customs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people throughout Canada.

Legislation introduced today, April 7, recognizes Mi’kmaw as Nova Scotia’s first language and will support efforts to preserve and promote it now and for future generations.

I am deeply saddened by the decision of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre to close the North Park Street shelter on December 31. The centre remains a valuable partner.

Nova Scotians can learn more about the experiences of Mi’kmaw communities through a new exhibit, featuring Mi’kmaw historian and guest curator Salina Kemp, at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax.

Mi’kmaq is Nova Scotia’s first language and legislation next spring will help preserve, revitalize and promote it.

The Province is marking its 35th annual Treaty Day today, October 1, by celebrating the many contributions of the Mi’kmaq and recognizing the significance of Nova Scotia’s relationship with Mi’kmaq people.

In recognition of Mi’kmaq people, language and the significant geographical location, motorists travelling across the Canso causeway will be welcomed by a new sign in Mi’kmaq, Pjila’si Unama’kik.