Category: ANSMC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2018 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) and the Métis National Council (MNC) have recently come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) respecting each other’s Nationhood, agreeing to work collaboratively on the issue of individuals claiming Métis ancestry in Nova Scotia,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE July 26, 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to announce the members of the newly formed Special Advisory Committee on the Commemoration of Edward Cornwallis and Commemoration of Indigenous History. Halifax Regional Council initiated the creation of this committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2018 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs have just been notified that yesterday BP Canada Energy Group (BP Canada) had a leak of drilling fluid on their West Aquarius Drilling Union off the shores of Nova Scotia. The Assembly is extremely concerned about the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2018 Nova Scotia is recognizing the importance of Mi’kmaw heritage and Mi’kmaw youth sport and recreation activities through a new licence plate. “The new Mi’kmaw licence plate is one way we can enhance visibility and appreciation of Mi’kmaw culture in Nova Scotia” said Premier Stephen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2018 Yesterday the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) Council voted in favour of a zoning amendment needed for a RV Campground, on 40 hectares of land in Big Pond, N.S., to go ahead. “We are disappointed by the council’s decision but we know that this