September 22, 2020 “Our Treaties were built on the principle of Peace and Friendship and we want to honour our ancestors and the Treaties. We are committed to doing our part to show respect and to keep the peace. We expect all Treaty people to also honour and respect their
Author: Crystal Dorey
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Extend the State of Emergency
September 22, 2020 On September 18, 2020, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) declared a State of Emergency due to political unrest. This decision was made in response to the violence occurring over Mi’kmaq harvesters exercising their inherent treaty right to fish for a moderate livelihood. The State
Chiefs Meet with Minister Jordan and Minister Bennett
September 21, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs met with Minister Bernadette Jordan, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Minister Carolyn Bennett, Crown-Indigenous Relations, this morning to discuss what is happening in Nova Scotia in response to Mi’kmaq harvesting for a moderate livelihood. In their discussions, the
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Declare a State of Emergency
September 18, 2020 Effective immediately, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) is declaring a State of Emergency due to political unrest for the whole of the mainland of Nova Scotia. This decision is in response to the violence occurring over Mi’kmaq fisheries across the province. This state of
The Right to a Moderate Livelihood – 21 Years & Counting
September 17, 2020 Today marks 21 years since the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed the Mi’kmaq’s Constitutional right to hunt, fish and gather in the pursuit of a Moderate Livelihood in R v. Marshall. Despite our rights being affirmed by the highest courts in the country, exercising these rights continues