By: Shannon Monk, KMKNO It’s been a lot of fun to connect with so many communities and individuals with an interest in cultural tourism over the last year. We have recently completed a series of virtual community engagement sessions throughout the month of June with Acadia, Bear River, Millbrook, Potlotek,
Author: Hailey Isadore
Livelihood Traps Returned in Cape Breton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2021 Today 196 traps that were seized from Mi’kmaw livelihood harvesters in Fall 2020 were finally returned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). The traps were seized by DFO’s Conservation and Protection Branch (C&P) during the fall fishery and belonged to Mi’kmaw Harvesters authorized under Community Netukulimk Livelihood Fishery Plans from both Potlotek and Eskasoni First Nations.
Chiefs Support Potlotek’s Case Against DFO in Consultation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs is furthering their support of Potlotek’s legal proceedings against the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s Canada (DFO) through the development of a Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Collaborative Enforcement Protocol. This Protocol was provided to DFO yesterday under the
Assembly Meeting – March 25, 2021
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
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