Category: Meeting Highlights

KMK presented on the need to address the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). The Mi’kmaq Forestry Advisory Committee (KMK, CMM and UINR) has looked at an alternative to spraying insecticides as a means to address the HWA. A targeted stem injection on old growth was suggested as a treatment, ensuring that

Chief Sidney Peters welcomed Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley as the new Co-Chair for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs. He also congratulated all new portfolio leads. Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq (MKK) Initiative provided a review of the Nationhood Conference and discussed future plans for community engagement. The MKK team requested permission from

The Archbishop from Halifax and Bishop from Antigonish spoke with the Assembly about a fund being set up by the Catholic Church to support Indigenous reconciliation projects for residential school survivors, their families, and communities across the country. Dollars will be allocated to Nova Scotia to support designated projects/programs over

Chief Sidney Peters spoke about the invitation to participate on a panel for the Mass Casualty Commission proceeding. He will be speaking as an individual who lives in a rural community. Chief Carol Potter asked about the upcoming Nationhood Conference and confirmed that District Chiefs would also be invited to

James McCarthy, new Human Resources Manager for KMK was introduced to the Assembly. KMK spoke on the Indigenous Justice Strategy. KMK, CMM, MLSN, NSNWA, Wabanki 2-Spirit Alliance and MNFC submitted a joint proposal which included hosting a symposium, engagement sessions for each community and a survey.  The Assembly approved the