Discussion was had regarding Gaspereau Lake (Pasi’tuek) Dam Refurbishment Project as a result recent public interest. A few community members came to the Assembly meeting to ask questions about the project and the Chiefs had a discussion with them about the project and how it has been on hold since
Month: April 2023
Violence and DFO Mis-Management in the Nova Scotia Elver Fishery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2023 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs has recently been informed about an incident that happened in the Kespukwitk area yesterday, where a Mi’kmaw Elver (Katew) harvester was shot and injured. Treaty Right Protected Harvesters from Kespukwitk have great concerns on the number
Mi’kmaq Forestry Initiative shapes future of Nova Scotia forestry sector
Mi’kma’ki, April 4, 2023 – A first-of-its kind partnership is bringing traditional and ancestral Mi’kmaw knowledge to the Nova Scotian forestry sector and providing opportunities and prosperity to Mi’kmaw communities through forestry. The Mi’kmaq Forestry Initiative (MFI) serves Mi’kmaw communities, supporting the development of sustainable economic opportunities for the Mi’kmaq