The Assembly discussed branding and naming of the Mi’kmaq Forestry Initiative (MFI). The name put forward by the Forestry Advisory Committee is Mimaju’nsuti – “receiving sustenance from the forest.” The Assembly approved the name. KMK presented on the proposed Project Governance Agreement between KMK, UINR and CMM for the administration
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Assembly offers condolences to the family of Keptin John Joe Sark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2023 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs extends condolences to the Grand Council, the Mi’kmaw communities in Prince Edward Island, and the family of Keptin John Joe Sark. “We were saddened to hear the news of the passing of Keptin Sark,” said Chief Sidney
Fishing boat seized by DFO last month still not returned
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are frustrated over recent seizure of a fishing boat and gear by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Over a month ago, Craig Doucette, a harvester from Potlotek First Nation, fishing under their Netukulimk livelihood fishery
Fisheries Act Case Discontinued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 After careful thought and deliberation, Potlotek First Nation and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have decided to discontinue the ongoing civil case filed to test the provisions of the Fisheries Act in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court (Trial Division). Instead, the Assembly
Assembly Highlights – December 15, 2022
Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley directed KMK to draft a letter from the Assembly to Chief Kyra Wilson, Long Plain First Nation to express support on the return of their missing women. The Assembly heard a presentation from representatives of the Everwind Fuels Project. Project partners will include Paqtnkek, Membertou and Potlotek.