November 18, 2021 This week’s hearing of the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board marks the first in Nova Scotia since the review and changes to the Provincial Regulations. Following a formal submission to the Board, representatives of the Consultation Team at Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK) have been attending the hearing where
Author: Crystal Dorey
Mi’kmaw Language Will See Official Recognition in Nova Scotia Through Legislation
For Immediate Release October 29, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) want to recognize and congratulate Chief Leroy Denny, Assembly’s Education Lead and Chair of Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, on today’s legislation announcement in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia. At a meeting held earlier this month between
Assembly Meeting – October 28, 2021
Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK) provided an update on the Wula Na Kinu Mi’kmaw Enrollment Process. The process was launched in 2019 and Harvester Identification cards have now lapsed. Grand Chief spoke about the districts of Mi’kma’ki and the Grand Council. The Assembly accepted an extension of the Harvester Identification cards for
Kespukwitk Communities’ Livelihood Harvest Moves Forward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2021 Since the launch of the Mi’kmaw Treaty Rights-based fishery in Nova Scotia, Mi’kmaw communities in the traditional Mi’kmaw district of Kespukwitk – Acadia, Annapolis Valley, Bear River and Glooscap First Nations – have been working together on a livelihood plan for their shared waters
Assembly Meeting – September 17, 2021
KMK team members were joined by Boreas Heritage Consultants to provide a presentation and update on archaeology work conducted at Pasi’tuek (Gaspereau Lake). The Assembly had extensive discussions on the significance of this area, the current archaeology research and discussed the work that has been done to date. The Assembly