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
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
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
Conservation and Sustainability Concerns
November 18, 2020 Late last week the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) issued a statement claiming excessive fishing in St. Peter’s Bay and their concerns about it impacting the long-term sustainability of lobster. The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, since time immemorial, have also shared concerns about sustainability of
Canada Not Acting in Good Faith on Avon River
November 20, 2020 Members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs had a meeting booked today to talk to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Minister Bernadette Jordan on their concerns with the recently shelved Ministerial Order (MO) on Windsor Causeway Avon River Aboiteau. Despite being told
DFO Planning Action to Seize Traps
October 30, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) has received information indicating the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Conservation and Protection Department may be moving in to seize community authorized gear and traps from the Mi’kmaw Moderate Livelihood fishery across Nova Scotia. The Assembly condemns this action