Category: Meeting Highlights

The draft agenda for the 2019 Fisheries Conference was presented to the Assembly.   The work plan for KMKNO hosting community sessions on fisheries was presented and discussed by the Assembly.   An update was provided on the Feast at the St. Anne’s Mission as Salmon and Trout were provided

The logo and name for the Enhanced Child Family Initiative project – Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq – was presented and approved by the Assembly. The Assembly also recognized the efforts of the Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq team advocacy for Bill C-92 coming into Federal legislation. Discussion was had on Band Designates for Mi’kmaq Family

The 2018 – 2019 fiscal year financial statements, audited by Grant Thornton, were presented and reviewed. The Assembly approved the audit. The Assembly’s new logo was presented and the Chiefs requested that the Mi’kmaq translation be verified with Bernie Francis. Discussion was had on a draft Memorandum of Understanding with

Chief Rod Googoo provided Opening Prayer Eric Zscheile, KMKNO, spoke on a proposal to create a Mi’kmaq Guardian program for Parks, Forestry and Wildlife. CMM and UNIR have had community visits to discuss with community members the concept of a Mi’kmaq Guardian Program.  The Assembly directed the three organizations: CMM,