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NEWS FROM CANADA’S ATLANTIC PROVINCES AND MAINE
Updated February 2, 2012
photo by Mary Ellen Macintyre (CH)
It was the wrong coat at the wrong time. Chief Lawrence Paul was driving and was cold. He put on a coat that was in the car and unknowingly was now in possession of 7 grams of marijuana in his pocket. He was later pulled over by police, who then noticed the plastic bag in his pocket.
photo by CBC
Pascal Pelletier, an aborignal businessman has asked the city of Moncton to fly the Mi’kmaq flag at city hall in recognition of the region’s Mi’kmaq heritage.
photo by Raissa Tetanish (TDN)
Nova Scotia Community College celebrates Mi’kmaq heritage and history in their fifth annual gathering which drew hundred of spectators.
Photo by Eric Wynne (CH)
Debbie Eisan (seen at right) is part of a new group, the Halifax Aboriginal People’s Network, whose goal is to bring together aboriginal people from across the region.