Category: ANSMC

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2018 MILLBROOK, NS – The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly), which represents thirteen communities across the province of Nova Scotia, are calling for a full and immediate review of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ process to awarding the Arctic Surf Clam Licence.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2018 Today members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) listened intently to the discussions of the Halifax Regional Municipality’s (HRM) Council on the Cornwallis statue that currently stands in the HRM. “Today we heard the voices of leaders who genuinely want to

FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE December 1, 2017 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs offer condolences today to the family and friends of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy and to the entire Mi’kmaw Nation. “Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy was deeply committed to the Mi’kmaq people and spent his life guiding, teaching and