Category: Meeting Highlights

Chief Tma Francis provided an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Paqtnkek. Representatives of CMM and KMK presented the Sespite’tmnej Kmitkinu Conservancy’s Communication Plan on behalf of the Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) Advisory Committee. The Assembly asked for updates to some of the terminology and Mi’kmaw definitions used

The Assembly heard from Dr. Strang about the current status of the COVID virus in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Public Health is working with the Health Directors in Mi’kmaw communities to roll out vaccines for 5- to 11-year-old children.  Because of underlying health factors, booster shots will eventually become available

Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK) provided an update on the Wula Na Kinu Mi’kmaw Enrollment Process. The process was launched in 2019 and Harvester Identification cards have now lapsed. Grand Chief spoke about the districts of Mi’kma’ki and the Grand Council. The Assembly accepted an extension of the Harvester Identification cards for

KMK team members were joined by Boreas Heritage Consultants to provide a presentation and update on archaeology work conducted at Pasi’tuek (Gaspereau Lake). The Assembly had extensive discussions on the significance of this area, the current archaeology research and discussed the work that has been done to date.  The Assembly

Chief Wilbert Marshall suggested increasing the number of Chiefs who sit on the Planning and Priorities Committee – which is the committee that determines the agenda items for Assembly meetings. Chief Sidney Peters requested that this be a discussion item at the next Chiefs’ Strategic Planning Session. KMK provided an