FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2023 Yesterday Prime Minster Trudeau announced that Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed Regional Chief Paul (PJ) Prosper to the Canadian Senate. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs would like to congratulate PJ on this announcement. “It is a great
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Assembly offers condolences to the family and friends of Daniel Paul
June 29, 2023 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs extends condolences to the family and friends of Mi’kmaw Elder and historian, Dr. Daniel N. Paul, C.M., O.N.S., O.C. Elder Dr. Paul was best known for dedicating his life to advocating for the history of the Mi’kmaw Nation and the
Assembly Calls for Avon River Ministerial Order to be Reinstated
June 13, 2023 On June 1, the Nova Scotia Provincial Emergency Management Office announced they would be closing the gates at the Avon causeway in Windsor, to re-establish a reservoir (Lake Pisiquid) for possible wildfire suppression. This quickly shifted into concern over dry hydrants located above the Avon causeway. While
Violence and DFO Mis-Management in the Nova Scotia Elver Fishery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2023 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs has recently been informed about an incident that happened in the Kespukwitk area yesterday, where a Mi’kmaw Elver (Katew) harvester was shot and injured. Treaty Right Protected Harvesters from Kespukwitk have great concerns on the number
Mi’kmaq Forestry Initiative shapes future of Nova Scotia forestry sector
Mi’kma’ki, April 4, 2023 – A first-of-its kind partnership is bringing traditional and ancestral Mi’kmaw knowledge to the Nova Scotian forestry sector and providing opportunities and prosperity to Mi’kmaw communities through forestry. The Mi’kmaq Forestry Initiative (MFI) serves Mi’kmaw communities, supporting the development of sustainable economic opportunities for the Mi’kmaq