http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia. Government of Nova Scotia Communications Nova Scotia Crown copyright © 2009, Province of Nova Scotia, all rights reserved. hourly 2 1998-01-01T08:00-04:00 http://www.gov.ns.ca/cmns/images/rss_logo.png http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ NOTE: Excerpts from documentary Wabanaki: People of the Dawn, Part III: Dreamcatchers can be viewed at http://gov.ns.ca/stayinformed/wabanaki.asp . Nova Scotia students will have a better picture of contemporary Mi'kmaq youth from exciting new teaching resources unveiled today, Nov. 13. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091113004 2009-11-13T13:12:00-04:00 Aboriginal Affairs Premier Darrell Dexter spoke out on the importance of economic development and education for Aboriginal Peoples at the 2009 inaugural Aboriginal Affairs Working Group meeting, which wrapped up Thursday, Oct. 29, in Toronto, Ont. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091030003 2009-10-30T14:05:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs NOTE: The following feature story was written for the Nova Scotia Come to life initiative and celebrates Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091027003 2009-10-27T10:59:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs NOTE: The following feature story was written for the Nova Scotia Come to life initiative and celebrates Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia. Once again, the Membertou Mi'kmaw community has shown itself as a leader in business development, benefiting the local Mi'kmaw and non-Mi'kmaw business community of Cape Breton. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091016004 2009-10-16T10:52:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs NOTE: A social media release, including downloadable hi-res photographs and audio clips is available at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-10-01-treaty-day.asp . Government will continue to work with Mi'kmaq leadership to enhance educational and employment opportunities for young Mi'kmaq people, Premier Darrell Dexter said today, Oct. 1. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091001006 2009-10-01T14:32:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs Government will continue to work with Mi'kmaq leadership to build a stronger relationship, Premier Rodney MacDonald said today, Oct. 1. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20081001005 2008-10-01T14:13:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs The Nova Scotia government and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Chiefs have achieved an historic milestone. For the first time in the province's history, cabinet and the 13 chiefs sat down together to discuss matters of mutual concern. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080925003 2008-09-25T13:45:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs Eskasoni's Tex Marshall has been elected chairperson of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, Canada's national voice for aboriginal sport. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080922004 2008-09-22T14:20:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs First Nations communities in Nova Scotia will be holding a variety of events on Saturday, June 21, to mark National Aboriginal Day. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080620005 2008-06-20T14:39:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs An important step was taken today, April 21, when Premier Rodney MacDonald announced the next stage in developing the Debert Air Industrial Park, while preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Mi'kmaq in the region. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080421005 2008-04-21T14:54:00-03:00 Aboriginal Affairs