FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2021 There have been statements in the media which incorrectly state that Potlotek First Nation plans to begin their Spring Netukulimk Livelihood season in March. In these statements, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) claims that their decision on how to proceed with
Month: March 2021
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia
By: Shannon Monk, KMKNO, with Robert Bernard, NSITEN As part of our ongoing discussion about cultural tourism and authenticity, we are going to feature stories about different entities involved in and supporting this growing industry. The Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (NSITEN) was established in the fall of 2017
Assembly Announces Retirement of Lead Negotiator
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,
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