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
Author: Crystal Dorey
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
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