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
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
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
Assembly offers condolences to the family of Keptin John Joe Sark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2023 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs extends condolences to the Grand Council, the Mi’kmaw communities in Prince Edward Island, and the family of Keptin John Joe Sark. “We were saddened to hear the news of the passing of Keptin Sark,” said Chief Sidney
Fishing boat seized by DFO last month still not returned
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are frustrated over recent seizure of a fishing boat and gear by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Over a month ago, Craig Doucette, a harvester from Potlotek First Nation, fishing under their Netukulimk livelihood fishery
Fisheries Act Case Discontinued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 After careful thought and deliberation, Potlotek First Nation and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have decided to discontinue the ongoing civil case filed to test the provisions of the Fisheries Act in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court (Trial Division). Instead, the Assembly