June 28, 2019 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) are pleased with Canada’s decision on Bill C-92 which has now become the first federal law in the area of child welfare – an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Today, the Federal Government
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Chiefs Frustrated with NS Decisions for Cannabis Industry
June 25, 2019 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) has long recognized the importance of participating in the cannabis industry and has met with Premier McNeil numerous times to discuss how the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia could move forward, in their own communities when it comes to cannabis
Statements Made About KMKNO on Alton Gas are False
April 11, 2019 Videos circulating on Social Media claiming that Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) sent a Band Council Resolution (BCR) requesting all 13 Bands to sign in support of Alton Gas releasing brine in the Shubenacadie River is FALSE. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) – which
Halfway River Construction Begins as a Result of Consultation with Mi’kmaq
March 20, 2019 Through consultation, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) provided recommendations to the Province, leading to significant changes in the go forward plan for the historical Halfway River Aboiteau in Hantsport, Nova Scotia. “As Rights holders, we have a unique voice and perspective that must be
Mi’kmaq & Métis Nation Leaders Come Together to Discuss Nationhood
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,