February 27, 2026 Mi’kma’ki – This week, Premier Houston and his government announced substantial cutbacks across Provincial spending. In that, 21 different Mi’kmaw-specific programs were targeted and cut. “The Nova Scotia government’s decisions will have drastic impacts on this province,” said Chief Leroy Denny, Co-Chair of the Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq. “Programs
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Nathan Sack Named New Executive Director of Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn
The Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Sack as Executive Director of Kwilmu’kw Maw‑klusuaqn (KMK). Mr. Sack has more than twelve years of senior experience in Indigenous governance, financial stewardship, and nation‑building and now joins KMK following his tenure with the First Nations Financial Management Board.
Assembly Highlights – January 2026
An update was provided on visits to the three battery storage project sites, managed by WMA. As the sites are still under construction, CIB, WMA and KMK will coordinate site visits for Chiefs and community celebrations for summer 2026. Details will be shared as dates are confirmed. KMK provided
Assembly Purchases Culturally Significant Lands at Bedford Barrens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 Mi’kma’ki —Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs) is pleased to announce the recent purchase of lands adjacent to the designated National Historic Site which includes the Bedford Barrens Petroglyphs. “The Bedford Barrens Petroglyphs hold deep spiritual, cultural, and historical significance for
Assembly Highlights – December 2025
The Assembly discussed a resolution that came forward at the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs meeting to call on Canada to negotiate at the regional level for long-term reform agreements on child welfare. This resolution comes after AFN, and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society filed