On behalf of the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) team, KMK presented on their desire to focus work on one specific area at a time. CMM has recommended that they focus on the Mersey Corridor first to move IPCAs forward effectively and meaningfully, one site at a time. The Assembly approved this approach. KMK provided an update on the implementation of
Author: Hailey Isadore
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia – February 2021
The recent media attention regarding the development project in Peggy’s Cove has generated a lot of discussion in both Mi’kmaw and non-Mi’kmaw communities. As many know, Peggy’s Cove is a beloved and iconic part of Nova Scotia, and one of the province’s most popular tourist areas. The Province of Nova
Assembly Meeting – December 17, 2020
Representatives from Burchells LLP spoke on the provincial restrictions of buying and selling harvests caught under the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed right of moderate livelihood. Legal options were discussed. The Assembly discussed the appointment of Allister Surrette by the government of Canada to discuss fisheries issues and sought legal
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia – December 2020
I came across this speech given by our world renowned and respected Mi’kmaq Elder, Daniel N. Paul, to the Nova Scotia Tourist Association in 2003. News flash…he just happens to be the founder of this newspaper! His speech really resonated for me as he expressed the historic legacy of Mi’kmaq
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Maintain a Commitment to Advance the New Mi’kmaq Enhanced Social Program
Chief Leroy Denny, the Lead Chief of Social for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly), is pleased with the work that the Mi’kmaq Social Development Administrators (SDAs) from all 13 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia have completed on the new Mi’kmaq Enhanced Social Program. Their achievements have created