FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2022 On October 21, 2022, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) was made aware that the Government of Canada is intending to make changes to the Indian Act. This information was brought to their attention by a third-party, not by the Department of
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Treaty Day Events Postponed
HURRICANE FIONA/L’NU AFFAIRS–Treaty Day Events Postponed ——————————————————————————————————– This year’s Treaty Day celebration, scheduled for Monday, October 3, in Halifax, has been postponed due to the continuing impacts of hurricane Fiona. The Province, Mi’kmaq Grand Council, Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and the Treaty Day Committee made the decision. October
Assembly Highlights – September 30, 2022
KMK presented the Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism logo, as voted on by community members via survey. This logo will be used as the official logo and branding trademark for Mi’kmaw artists, crafters and cultural tourism operators in Nova Scotia. The Chiefs discussed the logo, asked for revisions and for the logo
Assembly Offers Condolences to the Community of Paqtnkek, Family and Friends of Chief Tma Francis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs express condolences to the family and friends of Chief Tma Francis and to the community of Paqtnkek First Nation. “Our hearts are heavy and with great sadness we say nmultis to a fellow leader and incredibly special
Assembly Highlights – July 13, 2022
The Assembly discussed concerns about an individual who has been causing issues in some of the Mi’kmaw communities. The Grand Chief provided comments on the situation and the Assembly members sought advice on next steps from one another. Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey provided an overview upcoming signing event on the affirmation of