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Red dresses installed in Potlotek First Nation serve as a continued call for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). The dresses have hung for over a year and some had signs attached. The MMIWG final report asked that all Canadians decolonize by learning the true history of Canada and the Indigenous history where they lived. OSCAR BAKER III/CAPE BRETON POST

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Judy Brown of Southampton stands beside a large sign she erected in front of her home. She said it’s a way for her community to send their thoughts to the victims of the Portapique shooting and their families. Darrell Cole – Amherst News

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REPLAY: Iain Rankin sworn in as N.S. premier, announces new cabinet

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Published: Feb 23 at 8:55 a.m.

Updated: Feb 23 at 12:03 p.m.

Iain Rankin stands with his family before being sworn in as Nova Scotia's new premier Tuesday morning, Feb. 22, 2021 at the Halifax Convention Centre. - Screengrab

HALIFAX, N.S. —

Iain Rankin was sworn in Tuesday morning as premier of Nova Scotia in a ceremony at the Halifax Convention Centre, along with the members of his first cabinet.

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