FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2021 Today 223 traps seized this fall from Mi’kmaw Harvesters authorized under Pictou Landing First Nation’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fishery Plans were returned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Conservation and Protection (C&P) branch. “Having the harvester’s gear returned today was a welcomed
Author: Crystal Dorey
Assembly Assess Future of Owl’s Head Provincial Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) has long been concerned with the potential sale of lands at Owl’s Head Provincial Park, a 267.62 ha parcel of Crown land located near Little Harbour and Clam Harbour, Halifax County. The lands were to be
Assembly Meeting – November 25, 2021
The Assembly heard from Dr. Strang about the current status of the COVID virus in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Public Health is working with the Health Directors in Mi’kmaw communities to roll out vaccines for 5- to 11-year-old children. Because of underlying health factors, booster shots will eventually become available
Mi’kmaq Concerned with Cooke Aquaculture and The Impact to Mi’kmaw Rights
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
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