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Government of Canada and Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs announce partnership to change name of Canadian Coast Guard ship Edward Cornwallis
The Government of Canada is working with Indigenous peoples to right the wrongs of our past and
pave the way for a new relationship based on rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership.
COVID-19 Magnifies Socio-Economic Challenges Facing Atlantic Indigenous Communities and Businesses (June 17th)
The serious economic effects caused by COVID-19 are a key concern for Atlantic Indigenous businesses and communities because of pre-existing risks, vulnerabilities and challenges. In this Briefing Note, APEC examines community economic and financial risks, Indigenous business risks, community and individual socio-economic vulnerabilities, and community health risks.
Right whale presence in Gulf of St. Lawrence leads to season-long fishing closures
The presence of North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence has led the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to close certain grid areas to fishing for the season.
Upcoming events
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Date/Time Event Monday, September 28th, 2020
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Annual General Assembly - All Chiefs and Councils Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
9:00 am - 4:30 pm All Chiefs Annual General Meeting Thursday, October 1st, 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm MMAYC RingCentral Meeting
Current Events
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- Colonization Road to be renamed in rural Manitoba community
- Public Advisory: Rotational Workers Advised of COVID-19 Outbreak at Teck Coal Mine - News Releases
- Despite possibility of arrest, Juno award-winning musicians plan performance at Caledonia site
- Public Advisory: Department Shuts Down Rumours on Possible Case of COVID-19 - News Releases
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