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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 Thursday, August 20th, 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm MMAYC RingCentral Meeting Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm MMAYC RingCentral Meeting Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 - Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm APC Regional Health Directors' RingCentral Meeting
Current Events
Collected news from the region.
- Call Auntie hotline for Indigenous people in the GTA offers support during pandemic
- Threat of enforcement hangs over Caledonia-area land dispute after two injunctions served
- By-election coming to replace Samson Cree Nation councillor removed from office
- Web series analyzes how Canadian crime films portray Indigenous people
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