Category: Meeting Highlights

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

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