December 5, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – The 13 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs were surprised to receive a letter from the Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice this week. In his letter, Minister Armstrong stated that “all cannabis retail activity, including on-reserve activity, must operate under the existing provincial framework”
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Assembly Highlights – November 2025
The Assembly discussed challenges working with the provincial government and how this continues to impact projects the Mi’kmaq are working on. Discussion was picked up from last month’s meeting where Chief Tamara Young asked about having a Mi’kmaw representative at the provincial table. This is something that KMK is still
Assembly Highlights – October 2025
Chief Terry Paul requested that a piece be developed for publication that serves as an educational resource about Treaty Rights, and the Assembly’s position on key issues. KMK Communications will create the document and send to Chiefs for review before publication. Updates were provided on the status of the Youth
Chiefs Angered at Premier Houston’s Speed of Business & Lack of Respect
Mi’kma’ki – As the Nova Scotia government gathered until late in the evening on October 2, 2025, to debate their omnibus bills, so did Mi’kmaw leadership. “We were gathered for the past two days at a Treaty Education Conference, talking about our Rights and our Rightful place on these lands
Moose Update – Fall 2025
The Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly), with recommendations from the Moose Management Team, Mi’kmaw organizations, harvesters, and community members will extend the moratorium on moose harvesting for another year. This decision reflects the continued concern for the moose population and a strong, ongoing commitment of the Mi’kmaw Nation to conservation and protecting