As we know, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc with the lives of citizens around the world, with many people greatly impacted. In particular, the tourism industry has been devastated, and of course this has exponentially affected Indigenous communities and tourism businesses. Before the spread of COVID-19, global tourism provided
Author: Hailey Isadore
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia – October 2020
Last month we introduced you to the Cultural Tourism Strategy for the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw and the plans that are underway to develop guidelines for authentic Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism for Nova Scotia. As many are aware, (COVID 19 notwithstanding!) tourism is one of the largest economic drivers in Nova Scotia.
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism Strategy
In 2019, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) endorsed the Cultural Tourism Strategy for the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw (the Strategy) which was developed to create the conditions necessary to cultivate growth in the Indigenous cultural tourism sector within Nova Scotia. The Strategy was the result of many years
Mi’kmaq Chiefs Exploring Options for Cannabis Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2018 As Canada moves forward with the legalization of cannabis, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) recognizes the importance of participating in the industry. The Assembly sees this as a Governance issue as Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 affirms the Assembly
Mi’kmaq & Métis Nation Leaders Come Together to Discuss Nationhood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2018 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) and the Métis National Council (MNC) have recently come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) respecting each other’s Nationhood, agreeing to work collaboratively on the issue of individuals claiming Métis ancestry in Nova Scotia,