FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2024 Last night, Minister Lebouthillier announced that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will not open the 2024 elver season, which, in turn, also means a non-renewal of the Kespukwitk Elver Harvest Document for the season. The Kespukwitk Mi’kmaw communities are frustrated with
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Respond to Supreme Court Decision on Bill C-92
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2024 On February 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled on the constitutionality of Bill C-92, the Act Respecting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Children, Youth and Families (the Act). Indigenous people across Turtle Island have been greeting this decision with overwhelming cheers
Assembly Questions Emergency Order for Avon Causeway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2024 On June 1, 2023, the Nova Scotia Provincial Emergency Management Office issued an emergency order to close the gates at the Avon causeway in Windsor, to re-establish the man-made lake, Pisiquid, for possible wildfire suppression and concern over dry hydrants. This emergency order has
Assembly honours and remembers Mi’kmaw Elder, Joe B. Marshall
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
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