Membertou First Nation: Mi'Kmaq - Unama'ki, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

This is a video for "Membertou First Nation", a Mi'Kmaq community located in Unama'ki (Cape Breton Island), Nova Scotia, Canada. There are also videos in this channel for many more North, South & Central American Tribes & First Nations, Residential Schools, Chiefs, Elders, Historical Events, Indigenous Concerns, Quotes, Environmental Youth Activists.. and much more.
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"Membertou is an urban and progressive Mi’kmaq community located on Unama’ki, Cape Breton Island. With a strong focus on community growth through economic development, the spirit of Membertou is driven by its close-knit and vibrant people. Membertou, named after Grand Chief Membertou (1510-1611), is one of five Mi’kmaq communities in Cape Breton and one of thirteen Mi’kmaq communities within the province of Nova Scotia. Membertou is an ever-expanding community and its current population is 1,695, which includes both on and off-reserve members. Three decades ago, Membertou was on a steady path of economic decline, as unemployment rates were high and community morale was low. In 1995, Membertou had 37 employees and was operating on a $4-million budget, while dealing with a $1-million annual operating deficit. Chief Terrance J. Paul and his Council decided, that it was time for a much-needed change, a new opportunity for the community. With great determination, Chief Terry and the Membertou Council recruited band members, who had left the community years prior to pursue their educatiom and were employed throughout Canada. By getting its financials in order, while embracing transparency and accountability, the newly formed leadership of Membertou decided, that this unprecedented approach was necessary, to effect sustainable change. This task required sacrifice but, also generated a renewed sense of accomplishment (deficit eliminated) and discipline, that quickly earned the respect of external parties in government and industry.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Membertou First Nation
111 Membertou Street,
Membertou,
Nova Scotia,
CANADA
B1S 2M9
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.membertou.ca
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Many Thanks & Much Respect To: All The PeopleOf Membertou First Nation..; Chief Terrance Paul & Council..; Membertou.ca..; En.Wikipedia.Org..; ELDER KALOLIN JOHNSON, DEVON PAUL & THE THUNDER HERNEY SINGERS..; HIGHLAND VILLAGE SINGERS..; EASTERN EAGLE SINGERS..; SONS OF MEMBERTOU..; RED SHADOW SINGERS..; JARRETT FRANCIS..; GEORGE PAUL.. and to all the other brothers and sisters who have contributed to this video with photos and/or, in any other way.
Chi Miigwetch!.. Many Blessings & Thanks..!
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