October 14, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are calling for immediate action from the Federal Government, Provincial Government and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to put a stop to the unlawful actions being taken against Mi’kmaw fishers, women and community members in southwest Nova. “Lives
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Mi’kmaq Pursue Strategies on Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas
October 9, 2020 In 2019, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) began work, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada, to pursue Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Nova Scotia. This was in direct response to the Indigenous Circle of Expert’s report
Potlotek’s Exercise of Self Governance
September 30, 2020 Tomorrow, on October 1st, 2020 Mi’kmaw harvesters from the Potlotek Mi’kmaw community will be taking to the water, on St. Peter’s Bay, to exercise their inherent right to fish for a moderate livelihood under their communities own self-governed fisheries plan. Potlotek harvesters, with support from their leadership
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Reduce State of Emergency to a State of Readiness
September 29, 2020 On September 18, 2020, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) declared a State of Emergency due to political unrest, which, on September 22nd, was further extended. The declaration of the State of Emergency was made in response to the violence occurring towards Mi’kmaw harvesters exercising
Chief Googoo Addresses Licenced Provincial Moose Hunt
September 22, 2020 “Our Treaties were built on the principle of Peace and Friendship and we want to honour our ancestors and the Treaties. We are committed to doing our part to show respect and to keep the peace. We expect all Treaty people to also honour and respect their