March 5, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs has announced that Viola Robinson, Lead Negotiator for the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Made-In-Nova Scotia Process, is retiring, effective March 31, 2021. Ms. Viola Robinson has been trusted and inspiring leader for the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia for decades. From the 1970’s,
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Culture
Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Respond to DFO Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2021 While today, Minister Bernadette Jordan, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), has recognized our Moderate Livelihood Fishery, she has also made unilateral decisions and asserted a position with DFO having full control over our Rights-based fishery. This is unacceptable. The Moderate Livelihood Fishery
Newsletter – February 2021
Our February 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism. Click the link below to read the full issue: February 2021 Newsletter Were you unable to make our February Virtual Community Session? No problem! We just posted the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the information we
Potlotek Files Notice of Intended Action on Livelihood Fisheries
February 16, 2021 Today, Chief Wilbert Marshall, on behalf of Potlotek First Nation, and Potlotek community harvester, Michael Basque, filed a Notice of Intended Action against the Province of Nova Scotia on their Fish Buyers Licensing and Enforcement Regulations. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have worked with the
Newsletter – January 2021
Our January 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on the Archaeology Department. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK Newsletter – January 2021 Were you unable to make our first Virtual Community Session ? No problem! We just posted the recording so you don’t have to miss out on