September 10, 2025 (Mi’kma’ki) – Last week, the Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) issued a media release supporting the original intent behind a community-led protest held on Hunters Mountain on Thursday, September 4. We learned the event was peaceful and impactful. The Assembly fully supports community members in efforts to make their
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Community Members Plan Protest on Hunters Mountain
The Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) have been made aware that a community-led protest has been planned for Hunters Mountain on September 4. We want community members to know that we support them in this peaceful protest and amplifying Mi’kmaw voices in this way. The proposed demonstration appears to be directed at
Assembly Announces Appointment of Negotiator
(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
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