Chief Sidney Peters, on behalf of the Assembly, formally welcomed interim Chief Tma Francis, Paqtnkek, and the new Assembly of First Nations’ NS and NL Regional Chief, Paul Prosper. KMKNO provided an overview of the potential name change for McGowan Lake Wilderness Area and the Pleasant River Wilderness Area. Engagement
Month: September 2020
Potlotek’s Exercise of Self Governance
September 30, 2020 Tomorrow, on October 1st, 2020 Mi’kmaw harvesters from the Potlotek Mi’kmaw community will be taking to the water, on St. Peter’s Bay, to exercise their inherent right to fish for a moderate livelihood under their communities own self-governed fisheries plan. Potlotek harvesters, with support from their leadership
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Reduce State of Emergency to a State of Readiness
September 29, 2020 On September 18, 2020, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) declared a State of Emergency due to political unrest, which, on September 22nd, was further extended. The declaration of the State of Emergency was made in response to the violence occurring towards Mi’kmaw harvesters exercising
Chief Googoo Addresses Licenced Provincial Moose Hunt
September 22, 2020 “Our Treaties were built on the principle of Peace and Friendship and we want to honour our ancestors and the Treaties. We are committed to doing our part to show respect and to keep the peace. We expect all Treaty people to also honour and respect their
Mi’kmaw Chiefs Extend the State of Emergency
September 22, 2020 On September 18, 2020, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) declared a State of Emergency due to political unrest. This decision was made in response to the violence occurring over Mi’kmaq harvesters exercising their inherent treaty right to fish for a moderate livelihood. The State