Our Fall 2022 KMK Newsletter. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK Newsletter – Fall 2022 KMK Newsletter_Fall 2022
Author: Crystal Dorey
Assembly Highlights – October 28, 2022
The Assembly welcomed Chief Cory Julian to his first meeting with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Chiefs. Chief Sidney Peters spoke about the funding announcement recently made by the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC). On October 27, it was announced that the MNFC would receive $28.8 million in federal investment
Canada’s attempts to change the Indian Act without adequate consultation must stop!
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
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