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This year\u2019s Mi\u2019kmaw Summer Games will be held in Unama\u2019ki\u2019s own Membertou First Nation.\u00a0 By\u00a0\u00a0Meghan Dewar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cape Breton Post The Games will feature a range of different sport competitions, including golf, t-ball, softball, basketball, swimming, badminton, track and field, Special Olympics, and many more. There will also be many vendors set up on-site. The Games will also feature non-sport attractions and activities, such as Opening Ceremonies at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre (August 19), a PowWow at Membertou PowWow Grounds (August 24-25), and a Drone Light Show at the PowWow Grounds (August 24.) Summer Games merchandise will also be available at the Opening Ceremony of the Games on August 19. Membertou Chief Terry Paul is excited for the community to host the 2024 Mi\u2019kmaw Summer… <\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s Mi\u2019kmaw Summer Games will be held in Unama\u2019ki\u2019s own Membertou First Nation.\u00a0 By\u00a0\u00a0Meghan Dewar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cape Breton Post The Games will feature a range of different sport competitions, including golf, t-ball, softball, basketball, swimming, badminton, track and field, Special Olympics, and many more. There will also be many vendors set up on-site. The Games will also feature non-sport attractions and activities, such as Opening Ceremonies at the Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre (August 19), a PowWow at Membertou PowWow Grounds (August 24-25), and a Drone Light Show at the PowWow Grounds (August 24.) Summer Games merchandise will also be available at the Opening Ceremony of the Games on August 19. Membertou Chief Terry Paul is excited for the community to host the 2024 Mi\u2019kmaw Summer... <\/p>\n

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