By: Shannon Monk, KMK After more than 20 meetings with Mi’kmaw communities throughout Nova Scotia over the last six months, community members are getting a better understanding of the exciting possibilities that exist through cultural tourism. As we noted in previous articles, discussions about Mi’kmaw cultural tourism began in the
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Newsletter – November 2021
Our November 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on our Forestry Department. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK Newsletter 2021 If you were unable to make our November Virtual Community Session, no problem! Here’s the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the information we shared.
Point of Sale Tax Exemption
Under s.87 of the Indian Act, First Nations individuals are exempt from sales tax when purchasing goods or services, either on-reserve or delivered to a reserve. It has been an ongoing concern of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs that there are inconsistencies across Nova Scotia relating to point-of-sale tax relief
Assembly Concerned About Protection of Mainland Moose in Southwest Nova Scotia
COMMUNITY NOTICENovember 3, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are concerned about forestry activities in Southwest Nova Scotia, particularly clear-cutting and low retention forestry plans, that could be impacting mainland moose habitat. “We have serious concerns about clear-cutting activities in general but when it comes to what is
Newsletter – October 2021
Our October 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on our Fisheries Department. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK Newsletter 2021 If you were unable to make our October Virtual Community Session, no problem! Here’s the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the information we shared.