AAMS Partners with OERS  The Oceanographic Environmental Research Society (OERS) and the Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) are pleased to announce a new partnership between the two groups to help study the effects of climate change and human activities on the marine environment during the Summer (2025). This partnership, will create new information and foster the sharing of scientific research and traditional knowledge to help protect marine habitats. As well, this will create employment opportunities for the benefit of communities in the region of Clare; at the same time helping to protect a valuable resource. It is hoped that this effort will lead to future, long lasting funding opportunities. Stay tuned for future updates! For more information about the AAMS - OERS partnership,
 From the Nova Scotia Archives: https://archives.novascotia.ca/img/200502629.jpg News and Reflections: "Rebuilding the Habitation 335 Years later" -- August 6, 2022
"Following authoritative research in France, the Canadian government undertook the rebuilding of the Habitation, employing local tradesmen in its construction. The Port Royal Habitation was opened in 1940." Click here to read about the reconstruction of the 1605 "Habitation" back in the 1930s, those who championed this monumental undertaking, and heroic efforts that continue today to keep it going. Link to: Mannapolis. (2022, July 12). "Rebuilding the Habitation 335 Years later." Mannapolis blog site. https://www.mapannapolis.ca/blog/rebuilding-the-habitation-335-years-later  "IACP 40 under 40 Awardees: Jeremie Landry Inspector/Operations Officer (East), Halifax District, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Halifax, Nova Scotia" -- October 6, 2020
About the 2020 IACP 40 Under 40 Awardees "The 2020 40 Under 40 awardees represent the top rising leaders from around the globe, exemplifying leadership, dedication, and service to their communities and the law enforcement profession." "As a member of the Acadien-Métis Souriquois of Nova Scotia and the LGBTQ community, Inspector Landry has taken part in numerous initiatives to support diversity and inclusion within and outside of the RCMP. In every posting, he has volunteered in the communities he served, believing strongly in everyone having a role to play in improving their communities." AAMS President, Joseph Jacquard and Treasurer Mike Deveau with visitors at the Clare bazaar. Past President Paul Tufts is at the table on the right.  Under the careful supervision of AAMS President, Joseph Jacquard, visitors to the AAMS booth take a turn on the drum.
We had a perfect summer day for the bazaar!
AAMS Office Administrator, Claire, provides info, sells sashes hats, and AAMS custom logo license plates (at cost!) while past president and AAMS board member, Paul Tufts, explains the history of Acadian Metis. AAMS Treasurer, Mike Deveau, arranges the AAMS 50-foot sash and chats with visitors.
Everyone joined in the festivities at the Clare bazaar -- even a furry friend who was dressed in Evangeline costume!
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