FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs express condolences to the family and friends of Chief Tma Francis and to the community of Paqtnkek First Nation. “Our hearts are heavy and with great sadness we say nmultis to a fellow leader and incredibly special
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Assembly Responds to Senate’s “Peace on the Water” Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2022 Last week the Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans issued their Peace on the Water report which is a welcomed perspective by the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly). Earlier this year, Chief Carol Potter of Bear River, Janice Maloney and Eric
Assembly Launches Netawey Mobile App for Mi’kmaw Youth and Families
May 24, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly), through their Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq Initiative (MKK), has launched an interactive mobile app for Mi’kmaw families and youth to easily access child and family welfare information including supports, services and resources. The app named Netawey (pronounced Net-ah-way) means “I speak”
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Support Wolastoqey Nation’s Calls for Justice Improvements
May 20, 2022 Mi’kma’ki – The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are showing support and solidary with the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick as they call for an Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism in the justice system. The Assembly sees this as a necessity across Canada, including Nova
We’koqma’q First Nation to Begin Livelihood Fishery
May 20, 2022 Mi’kmaw Harvesters from We’koqma’q First Nation have worked together to build a Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan for their community and will be joining other communities on the waters to fish for a moderate livelihood. Like many Mi’kmaw communities, the community developed Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plans outlines and