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HALIFAX\/FALL RIVER:<\/strong> Each year at this time, Nova Scotians are encouraged to recognize the province\u2019s long-standing treaty relationship with the Mi\u2019kmaq and deepen their understanding of truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, people can wear orange in support of the message that every child matters. ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”105″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n It kicks off Mi\u2019kmaw History Month, which provides an opportunity for all Nova Scotians to learn about and celebrate the Mi\u2019kmaq and their culture, heritage and language. \u201cEach and every one of us are treaty people. It\u2019s important that we recognize the contributions of the Mi\u2019kmaq to our communities and province.\u201d ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”7″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”126″] “We are still working with government to fully acknowledge and support the Peace and Friendship Treaties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “We must keep working together.\u201d\u00a0 “On Treaty Day and during Mi\u2019kmaw History Month, we recommit to the principles enshrined in the treaties and come together in a spirit of friendship to celebrate the proud history, culture, traditions and language of the Mi\u2019kmaq.\u201d\u00a0 ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”71″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”34″] – <\/strong>Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada is September 23 to 30 this year- Treaty Day began in 1986 with the signing of a proclamation by then Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – October was proclaimed Mi\u2019kmaw History Month in 1993<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nova Scotia recognizes Monday, September 30, as Truth and Reconciliation Day \u2013 a day dedicated to recognizing and honouring the survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, October 1, is Treaty Day \u2013 a day to celebrate the significance of thetreaty relationship and to recognize the important contributions of the Mi\u2019kmaq to Nova Scotia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>\u201cI encourage all Nova Scotians to take the opportunity to learn about the long-standing and mutual obligations of the Peace and Friendship Treaties,\u201d said Brian Wong, Minister of L\u2019nu Affairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The theme of Mi\u2019kmaw History Month this year is food and its significance in Mi\u2019kmaw culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong>\u201cIt has been 38 years since Grand Chief Donald Marshall proclaimed October 1 as Treaty Day in Halifax, and it’s been 25 years since the Donald Marshall Jr. decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Norman Sylliboy, Grand Chief (Kji Saqamaw), Mi\u2019kmaw Nation
<\/em>\u201cThe Peace and Friendship Treaties are living agreements that foster unity between the Mi\u2019kmaq and all Canadians. They stand as enduring promises to engage in respectful dialogue and work towards reconciliation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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