FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2021 Last week Mi’kmaw communities, member to the Terms of Reference for a Mi’kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Consultation Process, participated in a formal, on-the-record consultation discussion with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) specifically regarding the seasonality of moderate livelihood fisheries. It was clear from
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
DFO Relying on Third-Party Information to Make Decisions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2021 There have been statements in the media which incorrectly state that Potlotek First Nation plans to begin their Spring Netukulimk Livelihood season in March. In these statements, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) claims that their decision on how to proceed with
Assembly Announces Retirement of Lead Negotiator
March 5, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs has announced that Viola Robinson, Lead Negotiator for the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Made-In-Nova Scotia Process, is retiring, effective March 31, 2021. Ms. Viola Robinson has been trusted and inspiring leader for the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia for decades. From the 1970’s,
Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Respond to DFO Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2021 While today, Minister Bernadette Jordan, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), has recognized our Moderate Livelihood Fishery, she has also made unilateral decisions and asserted a position with DFO having full control over our Rights-based fishery. This is unacceptable. The Moderate Livelihood Fishery
Potlotek Files Notice of Intended Action on Livelihood Fisheries
February 16, 2021 Today, Chief Wilbert Marshall, on behalf of Potlotek First Nation, and Potlotek community harvester, Michael Basque, filed a Notice of Intended Action against the Province of Nova Scotia on their Fish Buyers Licensing and Enforcement Regulations. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have worked with the