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,
Author: Crystal Dorey
Assembly recognizes Chief Bernard-Daisley as she departs the role of Co-Chair
May 7, 2024 On Friday, May 3rd, Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley of We’koqma’q, announced her resignation as Chief of her community. In turn, this results in her departing the role as Co-Chair for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly). Chief Bernard-Daisley was elected as Co-Chair of the Assembly on
KMK Newsletter – Winter 2024
We’re working to continue our seasonal newsletters again this year, with this one focused on what we’ve been working on since the beginning of 2024. Each season, our newsletters aim to provide updates on the various files and activities at KMK. If you read about something and would like to
Assembly Highlights – March 28, 2024
KMK presented the pilot project for the implementation of Mi’kmawitasik – a Mi’kmaw cultural tourism brand certification process. The core elements for the pilot will include membership structure and eligibility, application process, rights and responsibilities, and self-assessment tools. The Assembly approved the two-year pilot project to support the authentication of
DFO’s Systemic Racism Results in Inhumane Actions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2024 Yesterday, there was an incident involving Mi’kmaw harvesters and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). The harvesters’ gear and clothing were seized and DFO’s Conservation and Protection Officers (C&P) left them without footwear or phones, hours away from home. Today, the Assembly of