FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs is proud to announce today the launch of the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Enrollment Process. “September 23rd is more than just the first day of autumn for us,” said Chief Paul Prosper, Justice Lead for the Assembly of
Author: Crystal Dorey
Assembly Meeting – August 23, 2019
The draft agenda for the 2019 Fisheries Conference was presented to the Assembly. The work plan for KMKNO hosting community sessions on fisheries was presented and discussed by the Assembly. An update was provided on the Feast at the St. Anne’s Mission as Salmon and Trout were provided
Chiefs Respond to New Federal Law Respecting First Nations Children, Youth & Families
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
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