By: Shannon Monk, KMKNO, featuring Ardelle Reynolds As we continue our exploration of Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia, we will be profiling Mi’kmaw cultural tourism entrepreneurs as well as Nation owned entities. I recently visited with Susan Googoo (Director of Employment and Training) and Ella Nicholas (Cultural Tourism Coordinator)
Month: May 2021
Assembly Meeting – May 27, 2021
The 2020-2021 KMK audited financial statements were presented and approved by the Assembly. The Mi’kmaq Forestry Initiative discussed the lands they are looking at and will be coming back to the Assembly at a future meeting for approval on the suggested parcels. KMK updated the Assembly on a consultation accommodation
Newsletter – May 2021
Our May 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on our Consultation Department. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK Newsletter – May 2021 Were you unable to make our May Virtual Community Session? No problem! We just posted the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the
Chiefs Support Potlotek’s Case Against DFO in Consultation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs is furthering their support of Potlotek’s legal proceedings against the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s Canada (DFO) through the development of a Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Collaborative Enforcement Protocol. This Protocol was provided to DFO yesterday under the
Potlotek First Nation sues DFO
Media Release – May 11, 2021 Since the launch of Potlotek’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fishery, Mi’kmaw Harvesters, exercising their Supreme Court affirmed, and Constitutionally protected Treaty Right to fish for a moderate livelihood, have continued to be met with obstacles and challenges at the hands of the Department of Fisheries and