FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – On March 7th members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met with Premier Tim Houston and Minister Leah Martin to discuss concerns with, and opposition to, Nova Scotia lifting bans on hydraulic fracturing. Following that meeting, Premier Houston publicly
Author: Crystal Dorey
The American Eel: A Commitment to Tradition and Sustainability in Mi’kmaw Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2025 The American eel is a vital part of Mi’kmaw heritage and culture. While many community members are excited for a 2025 Elver Fishery, in order to protect the eel, we all recognize that any harvesting must be carefully managed. This approach can help to
Beneficiaries Advisor
Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMK) supports the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) in negotiation and consultation processes and engages Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw communities on the best ways to implement collective Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. KMK is seeking a Beneficiaries Advisor to assist with this important work. Reporting to
Assembly Highlights – January 2025
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Work to Protect Treaty Rights by Rejecting Framework Proposed by DFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2025 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met on January 22, 2025, and agreed to reject a recent offer from the Minister of the Department and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) regarding livelihood fisheries. The 13 Chiefs of the Assembly stood united in