Category: Meeting Highlights

Chief Prosper provided an update on the Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq mobile app development. Potential names were discussed for the app and the Chiefs chose Netaway which translates to “I speak”. Chief Andrea Paul provided an update on the incorporation of the Mi’kmaq Health Authority. The Chiefs discussed the structure of the

KMKNO and Ulnooweg provided updates on several of the Assembly’s benefits projects. Ulnooweg also provided an overview of the NS Mi’kmaw Nation Development Corporation. The Assembly requested a dedicated meeting to discuss this new company. Discussions were held about the Assembly’s desire to develop a Benefits Agreement with Atlantic Gold.

Representatives from Burchells, LLP and Ulnooweg Development Group provided an update on the Atlanticann Medical Inc. (AMI) facility, including sales projections, licensing and international sales certifications. Burchells, LLP also discussed the cannabis regime that was developed and was looking for direction on how the Assembly wants to proceed on it.

An overview was provided on the Major Resource and Energy Development Fund that was allotted for building capacity in the energy field and used by the Assembly for the Mi’kmaq Wind Companies and Solar projects. The Assembly requested that any remaining funds be provided to Ulnooweg for their administration. Discussion

Discussion was had on an upcoming meeting booked with Premier McNeil and the issues that the Assembly wants brought forward during that meeting. The Assembly discussed cannabis laws in Nova Scotia with Burchells LLP. The Assembly discussed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that has been developed with Nova Scotia