FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2025 The American eel is a vital part of Mi’kmaw heritage and culture. While many community members are excited for a 2025 Elver Fishery, in order to protect the eel, we all recognize that any harvesting must be carefully managed. This approach can help to
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Work to Protect Treaty Rights by Rejecting Framework Proposed by DFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2025 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met on January 22, 2025, and agreed to reject a recent offer from the Minister of the Department and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) regarding livelihood fisheries. The 13 Chiefs of the Assembly stood united in
Mi’kmaq Build Comprehensive Elver Plan and Share with DFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2025 In late 2024, the Mi’kmaw communities of Annapolis Valley, Bear River, Eskasoni, Glooscap, Pictou Landing, Potlotek, Wasoqopa’q and We’koqma’q developed a comprehensive harvester-centric allocation model to ensure a safe and sustainable elver fishery for Spring 2025 and beyond. In this proposed model, the allocation
Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq Elects New Co-Chair
Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq, or the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly), congratulate and welcome Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni, as their new Co-Chair. Today, the Assembly called an election for the position of Co-Chair that had been vacant since former Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley stepped down from the role earlier this
No Moose Harvest in 2024 Due to Population Concerns
COMMUNITY NOTICE The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have come together, with our Moose Management Team, the Grand Chief and Mi’kmaq Grand Council members, Mi’kmaw organizations, many community members and harvesters, and the Province of Nova Scotia to discuss the moose population. A decision has been made to halt