May 24, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly), through their Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq Initiative (MKK), has launched an interactive mobile app for Mi’kmaw families and youth to easily access child and family welfare information including supports, services and resources. The app named Netawey (pronounced Net-ah-way) means “I speak”
Author: Hailey Isadore
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Support Wolastoqey Nation’s Calls for Justice Improvements
May 20, 2022 Mi’kma’ki – The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are showing support and solidary with the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick as they call for an Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism in the justice system. The Assembly sees this as a necessity across Canada, including Nova
We’koqma’q First Nation to Begin Livelihood Fishery
May 20, 2022 Mi’kmaw Harvesters from We’koqma’q First Nation have worked together to build a Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan for their community and will be joining other communities on the waters to fish for a moderate livelihood. Like many Mi’kmaw communities, the community developed Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plans outlines and
Exploring Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism – An Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
By Shannon Monk, KMKNO As part of our discussion on Mi’kmaw cultural tourism, we want to share educational resources that may help with your cultural tourism business. For the next couple of months, we will be doing a series of informative articles on intellectual property (IP) and how it
Assembly Meeting – February 24, 2022
Chief Sidney Peters spoke about the invitation to participate on a panel for the Mass Casualty Commission proceeding. He will be speaking as an individual who lives in a rural community. Chief Carol Potter asked about the upcoming Nationhood Conference and confirmed that District Chiefs would also be invited to