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
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
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
Letters to Retailers RE: Tax Exemption
Letter to Retailers in Nova Scotia December 18, 2020 Re: Status Indian Tax Exemption To Whom It May Concern: Under s.87 of the Indian Act, First Nations individuals are exempt from sales tax when purchasing goods or services, either on-reserve or delivered to a reserve. It has been an ongoing
Assembly is Disturbed by Incident Near Pictou Landing
December 15, 2020 On Sunday, an incident occurred in the Northumberland Straight near Pictou Landing First Nation. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) have been made aware that a Pictou Landing community member had observed the crew aboard a fishing vessel removing lobster traps belonging to community Mi’kmaw
Assembly Congratulates Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre on Funding for Urban Housing
December 2, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) would like to congratulate and recognize the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre on their work to secure funding for their College Street property – which will directly impact the ongoing issues of the lack of adequate urban housing for the