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The Northern Pulp mill in Abercrombie Point, N.S., first opened in the 1960s and was a staple of the forestry industry until it closed last January.(Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press)
Northern Pulp what was Nova Scotia s largest pulp and paper mill until it was forced by the provincial government to close last year says it s engaging with the community in its quest to reopen, but some say they ve been left out of the process.
Others are refusing to work with the mill.
The Pictou County mill, now insolvent, has been reporting to a judge at the Supreme Court of British Columbia since July as part of creditor protection proceedings. In a series of submissions between July and December, the mill reported on activity of an environmental liaison committee.
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Mental Health and Addictions Funding for First Nation Communities
December 23, 2020 - 10:37 AM
Mi’kmaw communities and organizations across Nova Scotia will be able to provide more mental health and addictions support with new government funding announced today, Dec. 23.
A total of $750,000 will be made available as equal grants to each of the 13 Mi’kmaw communities across the province, the Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselling Association and the Mi kmaw Native Friendship Centre.
“The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly challenging and has had a significant impact on the mental health of Nova Scotians,” said Leo Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness. “We are committed to working with all First Nations in Nova Scotia to help them improve mental health and addiction outcomes in their communities.”
Winnipeg Free Press By: Shannon Sampert
IT shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that many of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission still remain on the shelf five years after being released. This is after all a country slow to recognize its deeply embedded racism and the long-term impact of colonialism on Indigenous people.
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IT shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that many of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission still remain on the shelf five years after being released. This is after all a country slow to recognize its deeply embedded racism and the long-term impact of colonialism on Indigenous people.
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