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
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
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
Assembly Offers Condolences to the Family of Chief Brian Toney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are expressing condolences to the community of Annapolis Valley First Nation on the recent passing of former Chief, Brian Toney. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we say farewell to a former Chief,” said
Canada’s attempts to change the Indian Act without adequate consultation must stop!
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
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