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
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
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
DFO Announces External Review of March 2024 Incident
July 8, 2024 Today, Minster Lebouthillier announced that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) would be undertaking a comprehensive external review of the events of March 26, 2024, where Mi’kmaw harvesters’ gear and clothing were seized and DFO’s Conservation and Protection Officers (C&P) left them without footwear or
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Condemn RCMP Actions in Woodstock, NB
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are expressing support and concern for a Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw community member who was severely injured by an RCMP Officer in Woodstock, New Brunswick. During a call on June 13, a Mi’kmaw woman was allegedly struck in the face by an RCMP