July 22, 2020 “It is a great honor to congratulate Catherine on her new position. This is a significant milestone for the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, and we look forward to working alongside her in the near future,” said Chief Sidney Peters, Co-Chair of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw
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Assembly Meeting – June 25, 2020
The Assembly discussed the use of the name of Edward Cornwallis throughout Nova Scotia and the work of the Task Force in which Chief Rod holds the seat as Co-Chair. Moderate Livelihood Fisheries was discussed. Chief Terry Paul, Assembly’s Fisheries Lead, and the KMKNO Negotiations Team spoke about negotiations discussions,
Assembly Meeting – May 28, 2020
Burchells LLP spoke about the VLT venues in the Mi’kmaw communities and provided an overview of the Province’s response to re-opening Gaming Facilities, in light of COVID-19. The Assembly requested that Burchells LLP develop template by-laws for on-reserve gaming facilities for the Mi’kmaw communities to consider. The March 31, 2020
Assembly Meeting – April 30, 2020
Chief Prosper provided an update on the Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq mobile app development. Potential names were discussed for the app and the Chiefs chose Netaway which translates to “I speak”. Chief Andrea Paul provided an update on the incorporation of the Mi’kmaq Health Authority. The Chiefs discussed the structure of the
Nova Scotia Chiefs Offer Condolences in Nova Scotia Shooting
April 20, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs express their deepest condolences to all those affected by yesterday’s tragic incident in Nova Scotia. “We all have been shaken by what has happened in our region and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia mourn the losses of these individuals alongside