Over 60 000 artifacts being curated by the province are soon to be repatriated back to their ancestral home. A recent memorandum of understanding was signed between the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation and the Metepenagiag Heritage Park to reaffirm a commitment to protect and promote the cultural heritage resources of Metepenagiag Nation.
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- 24 August 2023
The provincial government is acting to protect families, homeowners, businesses and others who own property within the Wolastoqey title claim area, which covers over 60 per cent of the province.
- 14 July 2023
A contingent of 150 athletes, coaches, managers and chaperones from New Brunswick will participate in the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, July 15-23, in Halifax.
- 30 June 2023
The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) that will provide more than $22 million over five years through the Regional Development Corporation to support ...
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Treaty Day
Celebrate Wolastoqiyik Treaty Day by learning more about the historic partnership forged nearly 300yrs ago. More about the Wolastoqiyik culture, heritage and history can be found online.
Historic Ceremony honouring Indigenous traditions and cultures held at Government House
A special ceremony took place at Government House in Fredericton on Tuesday to recognize the importance of honouring Indigenous traditions and cultures, including acknowledging the right to swear an oath on a sacred Eagle Feather, if a person so chooses.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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17 November 2022
In Remembrance
Department of Aboriginal Affairs staff participated in ceremonies in both ...
30 September 2022
Every Child Matters ceremony
A group of employees from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, ...
29 September 2022
Sacred fire at Metepenagiag Heritage Park
Provincial government employees were invited to Metepenagiag Heritage Park on ...
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