Noel Knockwood

Noel Knockwood

Noel Knockwood, Mi'kmaq Grand Council member since 1975 and a spiritual leader of the Mi'kmaq People, was born in 1932.[1] He served as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Nova Scotia Legislature from 2000-2005[2] and was recognised at the 2002 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards for his stewardship of history, culture and spirituality in the native community.[3] He also ceremonially lifted the curse from the A. Murray MacKay Bridge at its opening.[4]

References

  1. ^ Noel Knockwood, role model for all, Dr. Daniel N Paul, C.M., O.N.S., Hon.D.Litt.
  2. ^ Noel R. Knockwood, BA. ~ Mi'kmaq, National Aboriginal Veterans Association - Ontario Region.
  3. ^ National Aboriginal Achievement Award Recipients, National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation.
  4. ^ The tale of the cursed bridges of The Narrows, Natural Resources Canada.

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