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Treaty Education

Treaty Education in schools creates opportunities for students to learn about the Mi’kmaq, their inherent Aboriginal and Treaty rights, and our shared history. It promotes an understanding of the Peace and Friendship treaties as historical and living documents. In January, 2015 Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for Education committed to incorporate Treaty Education into public school […]

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer said Canadian Schools have a critical role to play in slowing the potential spread of COVID-19. While the risk of COVID-19 remains low in Nova Scotia, the international situation is rapidly evolving. Health officials tell us that frequent hand washing with soap and warm water remains the best defense against […]

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South Shore School Food Project

RootED School Food Project Background RootED not-for-profit, launched in 2019 in a partnership with the South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) and Nova Scotia Health Public Health (NSH) support the Regional School Food Program that began in 2016. The not-for-profit was developed to be able to apply for a receive funds and grants that […]

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