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"Geoparks in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland earn official UN designations" ... by Canadian Press (July 10, 2020) "https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/geoparks-in-nova-scotia-and-newfoundland-earn-official-un-designations-1.5018799
Acadian and Mi'kmaq sites are part of a new UNESCO designation: From the article (about the Cliffs of Fundy site): "The site is well known for having the world's highest tides, Canada's oldest dinosaur fossils and stunning landscapes steeped in Mi'kmaq and Acadian legends."  "Nova Scotia Health Authority welcomes first Indigenous board member: There were no diverse members on the 13-person board until Stephen Augustine's appointment" ... by Carolyn Ray, CBC News (July 08, 2020)
 "‘Still in existence': Research shows Beothuk, Maritime Archaic peoples have modern relatives," ...by Kelly Foss, Memorial Gazette (July 6, 2020)
 Click the image above to visit Explorer Guide's Facebook page. AAMS member Alan Melanson has been awarded the prestigious Governor General's Meritorious Service Medal, one of Canada's highest honours for creating the Candlelight Graveyard Tour and for bringing the history of Annapolis Royal to life for countless tourists each year.
About the award: "The Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) celebrate Canadians who have performed an exceptional deed or activity that brings honour to Canada. They recognize remarkable contributions in many different fields of endeavour, from advocacy initiatives and health care services, to research and humanitarian efforts. The contributions can be innovative, set an example for others to follow, or improve the quality of life of a community. " Congratulations, Alan Melanson for your well-deserved recognition and thank you for your exceptional service, your dedication to preserving the history and culture of your community and for leading countless numbers of visitors to Annapolis Royal on the not-to-be-missed Candelight Graveyard Tours! Visit: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/governor-general-unveils-list-of-123-remarkable-canadians-884600956.html  "Archaeologists find ancient Aboriginal sites underwater, off the coast of Australia"
... by Jack Guy, CNN (July 1, 2020) |
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