Micmac Native Friendship Centre

National Day of Action Against Cuts to Aboriginal Youth Programs - Halifax Rally

Natascia Lypny — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:29:17 +0000

People gather in Grand Parade Square and march throughout Halifax in solidarity with the Kitpu Youth Program and similar programs across the country

The shutting down of the Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre's Kitpu Youth Program, and subsequent campaign to reinstate it, was the catalyst for a national day of action Thursday against the federal government's decision to freeze funds for Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth programs

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An Exhibit That’s Been a Long Time Coming

Natascia Lypny — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 17:20:42 +0000

The Snapshot: East Coast Contemporary Aboriginal Art exhibit fills a much needed and wanted gap in Halifax’s art world

Local Indigenous art isn’t all craft and legend paintings. A new exhibit at the Khyber Institute of Contemporary Art aims to broaden the often-narrow perception of work produced by Mi’kmaq and Maliseet artists.

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Plans Move Ahead to Save Kitpu Youth Program

Natascia Lypny — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:12:55 +0000

Campaigning efforts demonstrate the Halifax community at large is behind the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre

HALIFAX — Several initiatives in support of the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre’s Kitpu Youth Program are advancing at full speed as individuals, organizations and businesses continue to come forward offering their support.

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Community Rallies to Save Kitpu Youth Programs

bsichel — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:58:46 +0000

50 people gather for emergency fundraising, long-term strategizing against federal cuts to Aboriginal programs

HALIFAX - Last week the Kitpu Youth Program, based out of the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre on Gottingen St., learned it would have to close its doors due to federal budget cuts.

But not if a group of more than 50 people who attended an emergency meeting at the George Dixon Centre in Halifax can help it.

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