FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – The Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) extends condolences to the family and friends of Mi’kmaw Elder and former Chief of Glooscap First Nation, Shirley Clarke. The daughter of the late Chief Joseph Peters, Glooscap, and granddaughter of the late Chief Louis Peters of Bear
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The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada Sign Co-management Arrangement
December 10, 2025 The Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement walks the path of shared management at Parks Canada administered places in Nova Scotia Halifax, Nova Scotia – Chief Sidney Peters, Glooscap First Nation and Chief Leroy Denny, Eskasoni First Nation, co-chairs of Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq – The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs, the
Chiefs Respond to Letter from Nova Scotia Attorney General
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”
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