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Mi’kmaq Education Agreement Signing Ceremony
Education and Early Childhood Development
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Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, and Chief Leroy Denny, Chair, Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, signed the new Mi'kmaq Education Agreement today, May 30, in the Red Chamber at Province House in Halifax. The five-year agreement helps guide public school programs and services to support Mi’kmaw students who are members of Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey communities. It ensures there are opportunities for Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey to participate in decisions that impact Nova Scotia’s education system.
See the news release here: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/05/30/province-renews-commitment-mikmaw-students

Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan addresses the crowd during the signing ceremony for the Mi’kmaq Education Agreement today, May 30, at Province House. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Chief Leroy Denny addresses the crowd. (Communications Nova Scotia)

A member of the audience grabs a picture of Mi’kmaw student Dru Paul-Martin at the podium. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Chief Leroy Denny and Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Becky Druhan pause for photos as they sign the Mi’kmaq Education Agreement. (Communications Nova Scotia)

Members of the youth drumming group share a moment at the event. (Communications Nova Scotia)