FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2024 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs extends condolences to the family and friends of their former Senior Mi’kmaw Advisor and trusted Mi’kmaw Elder, Joe B. Marshall. “We have lost a true advocate and leader,” expressed Chief Sidney Peters, Co-Chair of the Assembly. “Joe
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Assembly Congratulate and Welcome New AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse
Yesterday, in Ottawa, Cindy Woodhouse was elected as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). National Chief Woodhouse previously served as the AFN Regional Chief for Manitoba. Many of the Chiefs from Nova Scotia were in Ottawa to participate in the election process. “We congratulate National Chief
Mi’kmaw Communities Condemn DFO’s Position on Lobster Trap Allocation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2023 In May 2023, Mi’kmaw communities in the traditional district of Kespukwitk – Annapolis Valley, Bear River, Glooscap and Wasoqopa’q (Acadia) – contacted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to discuss the expected participation levels of Treaty Right Protected (TRP) lobster harvesters from
The Assembly Advocates for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
September 28, 2023 Last week, a series of protests transpired across Canada which contested the implementation of policies promoting inclusivity in schools for those who identify as Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (2SLGBTQIA+). This is another clear example of the rise in intolerance toward 2SLGBTQIA+
Assembly Congratulates Paul (PJ) Prosper on Appointment to Senate
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