FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2021 Today 223 traps seized this fall from Mi’kmaw Harvesters authorized under Pictou Landing First Nation’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fishery Plans were returned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Conservation and Protection (C&P) branch. “Having the harvester’s gear returned today was a welcomed
Month: November 2021
Assembly Assess Future of Owl’s Head Provincial Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) has long been concerned with the potential sale of lands at Owl’s Head Provincial Park, a 267.62 ha parcel of Crown land located near Little Harbour and Clam Harbour, Halifax County. The lands were to be
Assembly Meeting – November 25, 2021
The Assembly heard from Dr. Strang about the current status of the COVID virus in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Public Health is working with the Health Directors in Mi’kmaw communities to roll out vaccines for 5- to 11-year-old children. Because of underlying health factors, booster shots will eventually become available
Newsletter – November 2021
Our November 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on our Forestry Department. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK Newsletter 2021 If you were unable to make our November Virtual Community Session, no problem! Here’s the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the information we shared.
Point of Sale Tax Exemption
Under s.87 of the Indian Act, First Nations individuals are exempt from sales tax when purchasing goods or services, either on-reserve or delivered to a reserve. It has been an ongoing concern of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs that there are inconsistencies across Nova Scotia relating to point-of-sale tax relief