(Mi’kma’ki) – Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) has announced that Janice Maloney, Executive Director for Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK), has been promoted to the role of Senior Strategic Negotiator for the Made-In-Nova Scotia Process. Janice Maloney, BA, LL.B, LL.M, KC, has worked as the Executive Director for KMK since 2005 and during that
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Still No Consultation on Bill 6 & Decisions for Uranium Mining in Nova Scotia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – In March, Premier Houston called an urgent meeting with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) to discuss the plans to lift the decades-long bans on uranium mining. It was during that meeting that the Assembly spoke openly about significant
Mi’kmawitasik: Mi’kmaw Made – A Historic Movement to Protect & Celebrate Mi’kmaw Art & Culture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – A groundbreaking cultural initiative, Mi’kmawitasik: Mi’kmaw Made has officially launched mikmawitasik.ca, marking a historic milestone for Mi’kmaw artists, artisans, and cultural tourism hosts. Endorsed by the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs, Mi’kmawitasik ensures that authentic Mi’kmaw creations, art, cultural experiences, and
Doors Open for Discussions About Establishing a MOU on the Whale Sanctuary Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – For several years a group of dedicated individuals have been working toward establishing the Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) – the first seaside sanctuary for marine mammals in North America – to be located in Wine Harbour, Nova Scotia. Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn was
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Fight Nova Scotia’s Stance on Hydraulic Fracturing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – On March 7th members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met with Premier Tim Houston and Minister Leah Martin to discuss concerns with, and opposition to, Nova Scotia lifting bans on hydraulic fracturing. Following that meeting, Premier Houston publicly