FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2018 Yesterday the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Council voted in favour of a zoning amendment needed for a RV Campground, on 40 hectares of land in Big Pond, N.S., to go ahead. “We are disappointed by the council’s decision but we know that this
Author: Hailey Isadore
Thirteen Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs Call for Immediate Review on Arctic Surf Clam Licence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2018 MILLBROOK, NS – The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly), which represents thirteen communities across the province of Nova Scotia, are calling for a full and immediate review of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ process to awarding the Arctic Surf Clam Licence.
Chiefs Respond to HRM Council’s Cornwallis Statue Decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2018 Today members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) listened intently to the discussions of the Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM) Council on the Cornwallis statue that currently stands in the HRM. “Today we heard the voices of leaders who genuinely want to
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs Offer Condolences to the Family of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE December 1, 2017 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs offer condolences today to the family and friends of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy and to the entire Mi’kmaw Nation. “Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy was deeply committed to the Mi’kmaq people and spent his life guiding, teaching and
In Landmark Deal, Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Communities Partner for Economic Development in Commercial Fishery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2017 Membertou, N.S – Thirteen Mi’kmaq communities from across Nova Scotia announced they are coming together for a significant opportunity to participate in the commercial fishery. An announcement made by Chief Terrance Paul, Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs Co-Chair, speaking on behalf of the