 Image source: www.neomedia.com/ "Rest in Peace, mon ami." Announcement: Pilon, M-C. (2025, January 29). "Rigaud: death of town councillor Archie Martin: A proud representative of the First Nations, former Rigaud District 2 municipal councillor Archie Martin passed away this morning, Monday, January 27. After many years of service to the citizens of his adopted community, the septuagenarian suffered health problems that kept him away from municipal politics in recent months." neomedia. https://www.neomedia.com/vaudreuil-soulanges/actualites/my-english-news/631173/rigaud-death-of-town-councillor-archie-martin Stories and photos we've shared about our good friend Archie Martin may be found on the AAMS blog site:
One of Archie Martin's more recent YouTubes about his heritage and culture may be found here: https://youtu.be/L6V1_RCX2Jc It is with great pleasure that the AAMS announces this year's l'Association des Acadiens-Métis Souriquois (AAMS) 2025 Bursary in the amount of $500.00. Visit the "Bursary" tab on the AAMS website to apply! https://acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/aams-bursary.html  Newspaper article of the time references the declaration of war against the Cape Sable (Micmac) and St. John's (Malecite) Indians of Nova Scotia and what is now New Brunswick by Gov. William Shirley of Massachusetts Bay on October 19, 1744.      Reference: The Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Sun, Nov 1,
1744 · Page 3. Newspapers by Ancestry. Downloaded on Jan 9, 2025 Re-published by Association des Acadiens-Metis Souriquois on the https://www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/ website with the express, written permission of Ancestry.com. Source: Newspapers.com by Ancestry. See Also: Edward E. Ayer Digital Collection. Newberry Library. "By His Excellency William Shirley Esquire captain general and governour in cheif in and over His Majesty's province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England." Ayer_MS_578_00001_o2. https://collections.carli.illinois.edu/digital/collection/nby_eeayer/id/36836 "There's a new and important monument at Fort Anne National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, NS, and it honours the long odyssey of the Acadian people deported from Nova Scotia starting in 1755."  Image source: https://snacadie.org/the-acadian-odyssey-commission
 From the news release: “As a province, we have faced a number of challenges in the last few years, including devastating wildfires and extreme flooding. As Nova Scotians, we pull together and we watch out for one another,” said Premier Houston. “These recipients embody the spirit of what it means to be part of a community. On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I want to recognize and thank them for acting selflessly and going above and beyond.” See: Premier Justice Office. (2024, October 22)."2024 Medal of Bravery Recipients Honoured." Government of Nova Scotia News Release. https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/10/22/2024-medal-bravery-recipients-honoured (Accessed October 24, 2024).  Source: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/10/22/2024-medal-bravery-recipients-honoured "Elements of the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery: the silver of the medal symbolizes peace and sincerity; the lion rampant symbolizes dauntless courage; the waving banner symbolizes the sea and celebration; the laurel leaves symbolize peace and triumph; and the blue velour of the presentation case symbolizes truth and loyalty. (Communications Nova Scotia / File)"
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