FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2024 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) extends condolences to Chief Shelley Sabattis and the community of Welamukotuk (Oromocto) First Nation, New Brunswick following the tragic death the Chief’s sister, Sheri Sabattis on April 27. “Our hearts are broken for Chief Sabattis,
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Culture
Assembly recognizes Chief Bernard-Daisley as she departs the role of Co-Chair
May 7, 2024 On Friday, May 3rd, Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley of We’koqma’q, announced her resignation as Chief of her community. In turn, this results in her departing the role as Co-Chair for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly). Chief Bernard-Daisley was elected as Co-Chair of the Assembly on
KMK Newsletter – Winter 2024
We’re working to continue our seasonal newsletters again this year, with this one focused on what we’ve been working on since the beginning of 2024. Each season, our newsletters aim to provide updates on the various files and activities at KMK. If you read about something and would like to
Assembly Provides Strong Message to Minister on Elver Fishery Closure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2024 On Friday, March 15, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met with Minister Lebouthillier, who oversees Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, to discuss the closure of the elver fishery and plans for the upcoming Unama’ki & Pictou Landing First Nation
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Respond to Supreme Court Decision on Bill C-92
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2024 On February 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled on the constitutionality of Bill C-92, the Act Respecting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Children, Youth and Families (the Act). Indigenous people across Turtle Island have been greeting this decision with overwhelming cheers