Regional Chief Andrea Paul provided an update to the Assembly on a class action lawsuit on harm caused by the residential school system. In January 2023, Canada entered into a $2.8 Billion settlement agreement in the Gottfriedson Band Reparations Class. Only one of the 13 Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia
Month: May 2024
Assembly Offers Support to Chief Sabattis and Welamukotuk First Nation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2024 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) extends condolences to Chief Shelley Sabattis and the community of Welamukotuk (Oromocto) First Nation, New Brunswick following the tragic death the Chief’s sister, Sheri Sabattis on April 27. “Our hearts are broken for Chief Sabattis,
Assembly recognizes Chief Bernard-Daisley as she departs the role of Co-Chair
May 7, 2024 On Friday, May 3rd, Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley of We’koqma’q, announced her resignation as Chief of her community. In turn, this results in her departing the role as Co-Chair for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly). Chief Bernard-Daisley was elected as Co-Chair of the Assembly on