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Acadian region of Chéticamp receives special designation and federal funding

Acadian region of Chéticamp receives special designation and federal funding

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The cultural diversity that makes Inverness County so unique is made richer by our vibrant Acadian community, who have been at home in these lands for hundreds of years. The Government of Canada...

October 28, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 minutes | 47 views

The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre celebrates 25 years

The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre celebrates 25 years

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The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique is celebrating its first 25 years this year. The centre, run by a not-for-profit society, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique Celtic...

October 23, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 minutes | 61 views

CORAH a hit at Strait NSCC campus

CORAH a hit at Strait NSCC campus

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Seniors throughout Inverness County can look forward to even more programming as Strait CORAH resumes this month following a successful first year.

By dave macneil, October 9, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 59 views

Preserving the past is a continuous process

Preserving the past is a continuous process

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The Strait Area Museum is very much focused on the future as it preserves the history of the communities most impacted by the opening of the Canso Causeway nearly 70 years ago.

By Dave MacNeil, August 22, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 120 views

Mabou step dance school an ‘absolute inspiration’

Mabou step dance school an ‘absolute inspiration’

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As the Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance enters its sixth year, it owes its very existence, at least in part, to a town in Italy.

By Dave MacNeil, July 15, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 165 views

Museums of Inverness County

Museums of Inverness County

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Pictured above are a few of Inverness County’s well loved museums. Not only are they popular with tourists, but they offer a lot to charm and interest the local resident too. Have a look...

July 1, 2024 | Reading Time: 5 minutes | 138 views

Le Grand Cercle, a landmark musical telling the story of the Acadian people

Le Grand Cercle, a landmark musical telling the story of the Acadian people

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The original French version of this article by Daniel Aucoin was published in the Summer 2024 Participaper The Acadian region of Chéticamp offers visitors a wide range of activities and plenty to...

June 26, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 417 views

Community festivals rebound, revisit heydays

Community festivals rebound, revisit heydays

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Community festivals can often be overlooked as an economic driver, but if Inverness County’s 2023 summer festival season is any indication, they’ll only grow in importance in coming years.

By Dave MacNeil, June 18, 2024 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | 256 views

Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig! | Up with Gaelic!

Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig! | Up with Gaelic!

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‘S e Mìos nan Gàidheal a th’ ann agus tha Siorramachd Inbhir Nis toilichte a bhith a’ togail na brataich Gàidhealaiche air an taigh-cùirte eachdraidheil ann an Seastago. Its...

May 1, 2024 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 217 views

Gaelic song preservation: A grandmother’s gift

Gaelic song preservation: A grandmother’s gift

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“I suppose it’s all nanny’s fault,” laughs Sheena Anderson-Geiger, thinking back to how her passion for Gaelic song came to be.

April 2, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 465 views

Beinn Mhàbu opens doors, looks to become economic catalyst

Beinn Mhàbu opens doors, looks to become economic catalyst

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As Beinn Mhàbu enters the second half of its first year in operation, Gaelic College president Rodney MacDonald recalls a plan he envisioned 25 years ago to someday establish a school in Mabou.

By Dave MacNeil, March 24, 2024 | Reading Time: 6 minutes | 290 views