By: Dr. Fred Wein At a time when many Canadians are motivated to bring about fundamental change in their relationship with First Nations and other Aboriginal peoples, an initiative from the Harper government carries on in the worst traditions of the past. At issue is policy dealing with how social
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Culture
Chiefs Angry with AANDC’s Decision – Simon Case
In May Chiefs in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island received a letter from the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) on the Chief Jesse John Simon Case. The Simon Case, better known by many in the community as the Social Assistance case, began in
A Summer of Archaeology
By: Jodi Howe, KMKNO Summer Student My name is Jodi Howe and I have been working at Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) in the Archaeology Department with Heather MacLeod-Leslie for the last three summers. Over the last few years Heather has been my mentor and has allowed me to explore
Mi’kmaq Input on Culture, Heritage and Archaeology
The Culture, Heritage and Archaeology Working Group (CHA WG) of the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office/Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative (KMKNO) is currently conducting research on Mi’kmaw culture, heritage and archaeology.