Category Archives: Elders

The late Lillian Marshall donates collection to Mi’kmawey Debert

Posted on September 5, 2018 by MDCC

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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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Mi’kmawe’l Tan Teli-kina’muemk Available

Posted on June 17, 2015 by MDCC

Over the past few years, the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre project, along with the Elders’ Advisory Council and key community experts, has been working on a curriculum resource for educators and the general public. With three primary subject areas: Welo’lti’mk … 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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Promoting Mi’kmaw Language Through L’nui’sultinej 2015

Posted on June 17, 2015 by MDCC

This year marked the first time the Mi’kmaw language conference L’nui’sultinej (Let Us Speak in Mi’kmaw) was held at the Allison Bernard Memorial High School at the Eskasoni First Nation. With this year’s theme on “Partnerships for First Nation Language … Continue reading →

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Elsie Charles Basque receives honorary doctorate from Acadia University

Posted on May 15, 2013 by MDCC

On a bright and sunny afternoon in May 2013, Acadia University bestowed Elder Dr. Elsie Charles Basque with an honorary doctorate. In a special convocation event at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Acadia University recognized Elsie’s dedication to the field of education … Continue reading →

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