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By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post The power of sport was on full display this weedk\u00a0 when hundreds of athletes, their friends and family and provincial dignitaries attended the opening ceremonies for the Mi\u2019kmaw Summer Games in Wagmatcook, Cape Breton. Rain didn\u2019t stop the outdoor parade of athletes and a rainbow even graced the sky as First Nations chiefs from all across Nova Scotia and politicians at all levels of government welcomed and encouraged the youth. \u201cThe power of sport is about physical and mental strength, endurance and skill,\u201d said Wagmatcook Chief Norman Bernard, who welcomed everyone to the community and the games. \u201cWe are proud Mi\u2019kmaw people and we are honoured and excited to be the host this summer.\u201d The history of the games goes… <\/p>\n

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By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post The power of sport was on full display this weedk\u00a0 when hundreds of athletes, their friends and family and provincial dignitaries attended the opening ceremonies for the Mi\u2019kmaw Summer Games in Wagmatcook, Cape Breton. Rain didn\u2019t stop the outdoor parade of athletes and a rainbow even graced the sky as First Nations chiefs from all across Nova Scotia and politicians at all levels of government welcomed and encouraged the youth. \u201cThe power of sport is about physical and mental strength, endurance and skill,\u201d said Wagmatcook Chief Norman Bernard, who welcomed everyone to the community and the games. \u201cWe are proud Mi\u2019kmaw people and we are honoured and excited to be the host this summer.\u201d The history of the games goes... <\/p>\n

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