October 14, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are calling for immediate action from the Federal Government, Provincial Government and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to put a stop to the unlawful actions being taken against Mi’kmaw fishers, women and community members in southwest Nova. “Lives
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Potlotek’s Exercise of Self Governance
September 30, 2020 Tomorrow, on October 1st, 2020 Mi’kmaw harvesters from the Potlotek Mi’kmaw community will be taking to the water, on St. Peter’s Bay, to exercise their inherent right to fish for a moderate livelihood under their communities own self-governed fisheries plan. Potlotek harvesters, with support from their leadership
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Reduce State of Emergency to a State of Readiness
September 29, 2020 On September 18, 2020, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) declared a State of Emergency due to political unrest, which, on September 22nd, was further extended. The declaration of the State of Emergency was made in response to the violence occurring towards Mi’kmaw harvesters exercising
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Extend the State of Emergency
September 22, 2020 On September 18, 2020, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) declared a State of Emergency due to political unrest. This decision was made in response to the violence occurring over Mi’kmaq harvesters exercising their inherent treaty right to fish for a moderate livelihood. The State
Chiefs Meet with Minister Jordan and Minister Bennett
September 21, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs met with Minister Bernadette Jordan, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Minister Carolyn Bennett, Crown-Indigenous Relations, this morning to discuss what is happening in Nova Scotia in response to Mi’kmaq harvesting for a moderate livelihood. In their discussions, the