FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are frustrated over recent seizure of a fishing boat and gear by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Over a month ago, Craig Doucette, a harvester from Potlotek First Nation, fishing under their Netukulimk livelihood fishery
Month: December 2022
Fisheries Act Case Discontinued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 After careful thought and deliberation, Potlotek First Nation and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have decided to discontinue the ongoing civil case filed to test the provisions of the Fisheries Act in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court (Trial Division). Instead, the Assembly
Assembly Highlights – December 15, 2022
Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley directed KMK to draft a letter from the Assembly to Chief Kyra Wilson, Long Plain First Nation to express support on the return of their missing women. The Assembly heard a presentation from representatives of the Everwind Fuels Project. Project partners will include Paqtnkek, Membertou and Potlotek.
Assembly Offers Condolences to the Family of Chief Brian Toney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are expressing condolences to the community of Annapolis Valley First Nation on the recent passing of former Chief, Brian Toney. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we say farewell to a former Chief,” said