Photo contributed. Water safety is an important skill for all, but especially Indigenous youth as they often live close to water and have family connections in the fishing or marine industry.

By Meghan Dewar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cape Breton Post PORT HAWKESBURY: Local Mi’kmaq youth had the opportunity to get their Transport Canada Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety certification, broadening their horizons in the marine industry. The certification was offered through Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey and NSCC Nautical Insitute’s youth marine camp, which ran July 15-19….

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