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
Author: Hailey Isadore
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,
Commemoration Advisory Committee Members Named
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE July 26, 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to announce the members of the newly formed Special Advisory Committee on the Commemoration of Edward Cornwallis and Commemoration of Indigenous History. Halifax Regional Council initiated the creation of this committee
Assembly Expresses Concerns with Potential Effects of BP Spill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2018 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs have just been notified that yesterday BP Canada Energy Group (BP Canada) had a leak of drilling fluid on their West Aquarius Drilling Union off the shores of Nova Scotia. The Assembly is extremely concerned about the
New License Plate Promotes Nova Scotia’s Mi’kmaw Heritage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2018 Nova Scotia is recognizing the importance of Mi’kmaw heritage and Mi’kmaw youth sport and recreation activities through a new licence plate. “The new Mi’kmaw licence plate is one way we can enhance visibility and appreciation of Mi’kmaw culture in Nova Scotia” said Premier Stephen