FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2022 On October 21, 2022, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) was made aware that the Government of Canada is intending to make changes to the Indian Act. This information was brought to their attention by a third-party, not by the Department of
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Treaty Day Events Postponed
HURRICANE FIONA/L’NU AFFAIRS–Treaty Day Events Postponed ——————————————————————————————————– This year’s Treaty Day celebration, scheduled for Monday, October 3, in Halifax, has been postponed due to the continuing impacts of hurricane Fiona. The Province, Mi’kmaq Grand Council, Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and the Treaty Day Committee made the decision. October
Assembly Offers Condolences to the Community of Paqtnkek, Family and Friends of Chief Tma Francis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs express condolences to the family and friends of Chief Tma Francis and to the community of Paqtnkek First Nation. “Our hearts are heavy and with great sadness we say nmultis to a fellow leader and incredibly special
Assembly Responds to Senate’s “Peace on the Water” Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2022 Last week the Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans issued their Peace on the Water report which is a welcomed perspective by the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly). Earlier this year, Chief Carol Potter of Bear River, Janice Maloney and Eric
Assembly Launches Netawey Mobile App for Mi’kmaw Youth and Families
May 24, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly), through their Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq Initiative (MKK), has launched an interactive mobile app for Mi’kmaw families and youth to easily access child and family welfare information including supports, services and resources. The app named Netawey (pronounced Net-ah-way) means “I speak”