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Benoit First Nation News Archive
- Band Member Charles Lagatdu, Sr. passes away
- Benoit First Nation Kids Summer Camp starts June 25th - contact Student Coordinator Jody Simon at 709-644-2688
- June 23 - St-Jean Baptiste Day Benoit First Nation to participate in walk-a-thon
- June 21 - National Aboriginal Day National Aboriginal Day celebrations to be held in Degrau, NL
- General Summer Assembly held on Sunday, June 7, 2007
- Funding approved for one summer student
- June - Nipnikús - Leaves Full Blossom Time
May 2007
- Anthony Bennett Fundraiser
- Mi'kmaq Student employment Position available
- The passing of elder Michael J. Benoit of Marches Point, NL.
- National Aboriginal Diabetes Day, May 4
- Get Well wishes to elder Edna Benoit, may the creator give her strength in her time of need
- May - Etquljuikús - Frogs Croaking Time
April 2007
- Taqamkuk Heritage Meeting in De Grau on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 pm at the French Centre.
- Easter Fundraiser and lucky winner drawn
- Pa'gewimg - Easter
- Spring Assembly of the Benoit First Nation took place on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 4:00 pm at the band office in De Grau, NL.
- Youth drawing contest winners
- April - Penamuikús - Birds Lay Eggs Time
March 2007
- "The Awakening" CBC Radio Mi'kmaq Series March 12-16 in Stephenville, NL.
- March 15 - Mi'kmaq Public Forum, Stephenville High beginning at 7:00 pm
- Siwkewikús or Maple Sugar time
February 2007
- Important local Mi'kmaq dates in February
- February 14 - Kesaltimkewey Na'kwek - Valentine's Day
- February 2 - Mnumkwej Na'kwekm - Ground Hog Day
January 2007
- Local members seeking employment are asked to fill out and return our skills inventory questionnaire
- Important local Mi'kmaq dates in January
- January 6, 2006 - Elekewia'timk aqq kaqiaq pestie'wa'taqatimk - Old Christmas
- January 1, 2006 - Puna'ne'wimk - New Year's Day
December 2006
- December 26, 2005 - Poqtamkiaq Pestie'wa'taqatimk - Boxing Day
- December 25, 2005 - Nipialasutmamk - Christmas Day
- NL Home heating fuel rebate application forms
- Check out these Mi'kmaq Christmas songs
- Important local Mi'kmaq dates in December
- Annual Assembly - Benoit First Nation- Monday, December 18, 2006
- Mi'kmaq Youth Spirit Drumming workshop, Sunday, December 17, 2006
- Next community Indoor yardsale on December 9, 2006 at the band office in De Grau
- Mi’kmaq history and People: The Sentencing Circle
- December 2 fundraiser a successful fundraiser
November 2006
- Chief Benwah's Position on traditional land - November 28, 2006
- Youth Teachings Day, November 25 in Stephenville
- Mi’kmaq history and People: First Nation Justice
- November 1 - Nepkik Alasutmelsewujik - Prayers for the Dead - All Saints Day
- November 11 - Sma'knisk Na'kwekmuow - Remembrance Day - Kulaman Ma' Wan' Ta' Siwkw - Lest We Forget
- November - Keptekewikús - Rivers About To Freeze Month
October 2006
- Leadership Workshops this fall
- Inmportant milestones in October Month or Wikewikús (fattening animal time)
- October 1 Treaty Day
- Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia
September 2006
- Chief Benwah to partake in various regional and nation first nation conferences this fall.
- September Month or Wikumkewikús, moose calling time
August 2006
- Mi'kmaq families are incouraged to complete Mi'kmaq Education Survey
- August 26, 2006 Cultural Day at Piccadilly Park, NL.
- Local members seeking employment are asked to fill out and return our skills inventory questionnaire
July 2006
- Mi'kmaq Warriors provide festival security
- July 26th St. Anne's Day (or the feast of St. Anne - Patron Saint of the Mi'kmaq people.)
- New Band Council Elected for three years
- Opinions: Columnist says areas first Pow-wow a resounding success
- Local Mi'kmaq awarded for Country Music contributions - Reg Benoit
- Nominations Open for Band Council July 3-14
- Governor General Visits Area
- Flat Bay Pow-wow July 15 and 16, 2006
- July 1 - Memorial Day Cape St. George celebrates
- Call for Mi'kmaq Economic Group Board Member nominations
June 2006
- June 24 - St-Jean Baptiste Day Benoit First Nation participate in walk-a-thon
- June 21 - National Aboriginal Day Celebrations enjoyed by all
- Student Coordinator hired for summer programs
- General Assembly held on Sunday, June 4, 2006
- Funding approved for one summer student
May 2006
- Mi'kmaq Economic Development Conference held in Stephenville
- Chief Benwah appointed Marriage Commissioner
- May 6, 2006 Initial meeting of University (SWFC) and Mi'kmaq community at CONA.
- Please support our Pow-wow Fundraiser
- 2006 Census can be taken on-line beginning May 2 (Don't forget to identify yourself on the 2A census form in the comments section as aboriginal)
April 2006
- Benoit First Nation strategic Planning workshop in De Grau
- Benoit First Nation Band Council Meets with INAC, FNI & other band councils.
- April 9th Benoit First Nation Easter Hamper winner: Donna Benoit
- Up and Coming College and University Student jobs for 2006
March 2006
- Port au Port Economic Development AGM March 26, 2006
- Benoit First Nation holds Information session/Gathering/Open House on March 19, 2006
- Benoit First Nation Merchandise Sales/Fundraising for special projects
- Benoit First Nation Community Reserve
- Community Education Network Roundtable workshop
- Benoit First Nation Reps attend Tourism Workshop
- New Benoit First Nation website coming soon
February 2006
- FNI Negotiations Update
- Obituary: Helena Marie Benoit
- February 26 General Membership Meeting/Gathering of the Benoit First Nation
- Important local Mi'kmaq dates in February
- February 14 - Kesaltimkewey Na'kwek - Valentine's Day
- February 2 - Mnumkwej Na'kwekm - Ground Hog Day
January 2006
- Important local Mi'kmaq dates in January
- January 6, 2006 - Elekewia'timk aqq kaqiaq pestie'wa'taqatimk - Old Christmas
- January 1, 2006 - Puna'ne'wimk - New Year's Day
December 2005
- December 26, 2005 - Poqtamkiaq Pestie'wa'taqatimk - Boxing Day
- December 25, 2005 - Nipialasutmamk - Christmas Day
- Great Uncle Andres "Andrew" Jesso passes on December 18, 2005
- Check out these Mi'kmaq Christmas songs
- Important local Mi'kmaq dates in December
- New round of negociations will lead to status under a landless band
November 2005
- November 1 - Nepkik Alasutmelsewujik - Prayers for the Dead - All Saints Day
- November 11 - Sma'knisk Na'kwekmuow - Remembrance Day
- Rembrance Day tribute to Victor Benoit, lost in WWW1
- Government of Canada Supports Federation of Newfoundland Indians
- Important dates for November month
October 2005
- Chief Benwah attends harbour authority annual assembly
- October is Mi'kmaq History Month
- October 1 - Kisaknutmamkewey Na'kwek - Treaty Day
September 2005
- Mi'kmaq history and people: Treaties
August 2005
- Mi'kmaq Elder Obituary: Howard Marche
- Youth attend NCPEI Pow wow
July 2005
- Elders and Founders Meeting at Cape St. George, NL.
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- Mi'kmaq band formed at Cape St. George, NL.
- Funding approved for one summer student
June 2007