An update was provided on visits to the three battery storage project sites, managed by WMA. As the sites are still under construction, CIB, WMA and KMK will coordinate site visits for Chiefs and community celebrations for summer 2026. Details will be shared as dates are confirmed. KMK provided
Author: Crystal Dorey
Assembly Purchases Culturally Significant Lands at Bedford Barrens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 Mi’kma’ki —Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs) is pleased to announce the recent purchase of lands adjacent to the designated National Historic Site which includes the Bedford Barrens Petroglyphs. “The Bedford Barrens Petroglyphs hold deep spiritual, cultural, and historical significance for
Assembly Highlights – December 2025
The Assembly discussed a resolution that came forward at the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs meeting to call on Canada to negotiate at the regional level for long-term reform agreements on child welfare. This resolution comes after AFN, and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society filed
Assembly offers condolences to the family and friends of former Chief Shirley Clarke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – The Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) extends condolences to the family and friends of Mi’kmaw Elder and former Chief of Glooscap First Nation, Shirley Clarke. The daughter of the late Chief Joseph Peters, Glooscap, and granddaughter of the late Chief Louis Peters of Bear
The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada Sign Co-management Arrangement
December 10, 2025 The Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement walks the path of shared management at Parks Canada administered places in Nova Scotia Halifax, Nova Scotia – Chief Sidney Peters, Glooscap First Nation and Chief Leroy Denny, Eskasoni First Nation, co-chairs of Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq – The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs, the