February 27, 2026 Mi’kma’ki – This week, Premier Houston and his government announced substantial cutbacks across Provincial spending. In that, 21 different Mi’kmaw-specific programs were targeted and cut. “The Nova Scotia government’s decisions will have drastic impacts on this province,” said Chief Leroy Denny, Co-Chair of the Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq. “Programs
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Assembly Purchases Culturally Significant Lands at Bedford Barrens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2026 Mi’kma’ki —Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs) is pleased to announce the recent purchase of lands adjacent to the designated National Historic Site which includes the Bedford Barrens Petroglyphs. “The Bedford Barrens Petroglyphs hold deep spiritual, cultural, and historical significance for
Assembly offers condolences to the family and friends of former Chief Shirley Clarke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – The Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) extends condolences to the family and friends of Mi’kmaw Elder and former Chief of Glooscap First Nation, Shirley Clarke. The daughter of the late Chief Joseph Peters, Glooscap, and granddaughter of the late Chief Louis Peters of Bear
The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada Sign Co-management Arrangement
December 10, 2025 The Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement walks the path of shared management at Parks Canada administered places in Nova Scotia Halifax, Nova Scotia – Chief Sidney Peters, Glooscap First Nation and Chief Leroy Denny, Eskasoni First Nation, co-chairs of Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq – The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs, the
Chiefs Respond to Letter from Nova Scotia Attorney General
December 5, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – The 13 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs were surprised to receive a letter from the Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice this week. In his letter, Minister Armstrong stated that “all cannabis retail activity, including on-reserve activity, must operate under the existing provincial framework”