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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- 29 June 2021
The provincial government and six Mi’gmaq First Nations agreed today to not litigate issues related to the terminated tax agreements but to focus on implementing a fair and mutually respectful ...
- 21 June 2021
The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.
- 11 May 2021
The provincial government today released a report on its progress in implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.
Celebrate Wolastoqiyik
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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21 June 2021
Flag-raising for National Indigenous Peoples Day
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, the ...
14 August 2020
Latest acquisitions for collectionArtNB provide a better representation of Aboriginal artists
The province’s art bank, CollectionArtNB, has enriched its collection with ...
10 January 2020
Memorandum of understanding reaffirms commitment to Metepenagiag Heritage Park
The Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, the Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq ...
30 August 2019
Funding for northern New Brunswick infrastructure improvements
The provincial and federal governments have announced funding for water, ...
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