June 28, 2019 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) are pleased with Canada’s decision on Bill C-92 which has now become the first federal law in the area of child welfare – an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Today, the Federal Government
Author: Crystal Dorey
Assembly Meeting – June 27, 2019
The logo and name for the Enhanced Child Family Initiative project – Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq – was presented and approved by the Assembly. The Assembly also recognized the efforts of the Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq team advocacy for Bill C-92 coming into Federal legislation. Discussion was had on Band Designates for Mi’kmaq Family
Chiefs Frustrated with NS Decisions for Cannabis Industry
June 25, 2019 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) has long recognized the importance of participating in the cannabis industry and has met with Premier McNeil numerous times to discuss how the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia could move forward, in their own communities when it comes to cannabis
Assembly Meeting – May 29 & 30, 2019
The 2018 – 2019 fiscal year financial statements, audited by Grant Thornton, were presented and reviewed. The Assembly approved the audit. The Assembly’s new logo was presented and the Chiefs requested that the Mi’kmaq translation be verified with Bernie Francis. Discussion was had on a draft Memorandum of Understanding with
Assembly Meeting – April 25, 2019
Chief Rod Googoo provided Opening Prayer Eric Zscheile, KMKNO, spoke on a proposal to create a Mi’kmaq Guardian program for Parks, Forestry and Wildlife. CMM and UNIR have had community visits to discuss with community members the concept of a Mi’kmaq Guardian Program. The Assembly directed the three organizations: CMM,