July 8, 2024 Today, Minster Lebouthillier announced that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) would be undertaking a comprehensive external review of the events of March 26, 2024, where Mi’kmaw harvesters’ gear and clothing were seized and DFO’s Conservation and Protection Officers (C&P) left them without footwear or
Author: Crystal Dorey
Assembly Highlights – June 2024
KMK presented on the community feedback they received for the provincial justice report and amendments they would like to make to the federal justice report that was previously developed. The Assembly talked about the need for a more holistic approach to justice in our communities and for community members and
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Condemn RCMP Actions in Woodstock, NB
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are expressing support and concern for a Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw community member who was severely injured by an RCMP Officer in Woodstock, New Brunswick. During a call on June 13, a Mi’kmaw woman was allegedly struck in the face by an RCMP
Assembly Highlights – May 30, 2024
Regional Chief Andrea Paul provided an update to the Assembly on a class action lawsuit on harm caused by the residential school system. In January 2023, Canada entered into a $2.8 Billion settlement agreement in the Gottfriedson Band Reparations Class. Only one of the 13 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia
Assembly Offers Support to Chief Sabattis and Welamukotuk First Nation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2024 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) extends condolences to Chief Shelley Sabattis and the community of Welamukotuk (Oromocto) First Nation, New Brunswick following the tragic death the Chief’s sister, Sheri Sabattis on April 27. “Our hearts are broken for Chief Sabattis,