FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2021 Today the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met with the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Regional Chief Paul Prosper in Millbrook First Nation on livelihood fisheries in Nova Scotia. “This meeting with our
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Assembly Supports Pictou Landing Netukulimk Harvesters
September 1, 2021 This morning, Pictou Landing’s netukulimk harvesters loaded their vessels to begin their first day of harvesting of the season. They were immediately approached by Conservation and Protection Officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and were advised that any traps set would be seized.
Assembly’s Concerns on Avon River Continue to Grow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) is calling on Nova Scotia to ensure that any long-term or interim plans being put into place on the Highway 101 twinning project, focus on unimpeded fish passage, for all species. As completion dates continue to
Assembly Recognize Landyn Toney for his Remarkable Efforts
July 6, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) applaud Landyn Toney on his Journey of Awareness that has led the 12-year old to walk over 150km to bring awareness of Residential Schools. Later today, Landyn will be arriving in his home Mi’kmaw community, Annapolis Valley First Nation, which will conclude his trek. “We are so proud of Landyn and what he did to further awareness on
Assembly Demands Work Be Stopped in Pleasantfield
June 9, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are demanding that all work by Atlantic Gold be stopped in Pleasantfield, Nova Scotia and that no further exploratory or drilling permits be approved by Nova Scotia Lands & Forestry or the Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines