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By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Stunning artwork that represents Membertou First Nation will grace the venues used by eight international teams as they compete in the 2026 U18 Women\u2019s World Hockey Championship being played in Cape Breton beginning Saturday. Membertou artist Kierra Marshall was contacted in October to see if she would be willing to design a flag to be raised and flown throughout the eight-day tournament. She not only created a flag but asked if she could design a poster as well. The flag is an awe-inspiring collection of Membertou-themed signs, symbols and colours. The four colours of black, red, white and gold that represent the four directions in the world figure prominently and speak to the international aspect of the tournament. The colours… <\/p>\n

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By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Stunning artwork that represents Membertou First Nation will grace the venues used by eight international teams as they compete in the 2026 U18 Women\u2019s World Hockey Championship being played in Cape Breton beginning Saturday. Membertou artist Kierra Marshall was contacted in October to see if she would be willing to design a flag to be raised and flown throughout the eight-day tournament. She not only created a flag but asked if she could design a poster as well. The flag is an awe-inspiring collection of Membertou-themed signs, symbols and colours. The four colours of black, red, white and gold that represent the four directions in the world figure prominently and speak to the international aspect of the tournament. The colours... <\/p>\n

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