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Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Amherst
A powwow was held in Amherst on July 21 to mark Indigenous Peoples Day. To view a pictorial essay on the event, click on the photo.
Amherst to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
Mayor David Kogon has signed a proclamation declaring June 21 as Indigenous Peoples Day in the Town of Amherst.
In signing the proclamation, the town joins hundreds of communities across the country and the Government of Canada in celebrating Indigenous culture.
Third annual Pride parade a success
The third annual Pride parade was held in the Town of Amherst on Saturday, June 15. To see a photographic essay on the event, click on the picture.
‘A’ Fresh Start Community Initiative support grants handed out
The Autism Nova Scotia Cumberland Chapter took the No.1 ranking following presentations by five community groups seeking an ‘A’ Fresh Community Initiative support grant, but all five organizations came out winners.
“The ‘A’ Fresh Start Initiative was introduced by council in order to encourage organizations or individuals to develop new events in the Town of Amherst or enhance existing ones,” Amherst Mayor David Kogon said on June 13, following the presentations that were made to members of council and the general public at the Community Credit Union Innovation Centre.