Assembly Meeting – June 27, 2019

  • The logo and name for the Enhanced Child Family Initiative project – Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq – was presented and approved by the Assembly. The Assembly also recognized the efforts of the Maw-Kleyu’kik Knijannaq team advocacy for Bill C-92 coming into Federal legislation.
  • Discussion was had on Band Designates for Mi’kmaq Family and Children’s Services. The Assembly requested that KMKNO begin to draft a funding proposal for this.
  • The Assembly discussed the Environmental Regulatory gap on reserve lands and directed KMKNO to develop a joint proposal for regional planning.
  • A presentation was provided on the Mi’kmaq Cultural Tourism Strategy Implementation. The Assembly endorsed the plan and named KMKNO as the host organization.
  • An update was provided on the Arctic Surf Clam Limited Partnership.
  • The Assembly approved their new logo and gave direction for it to be used on all their materials.
  • The Assembly discussed the draft MOUs for Maritime Launch Services and for Anaconda Mining Inc. The Assembly approved the Co-Chairs to sign both MOUs on their behalf.
  • The Assembly discussed process for appointing the Board of Directors for Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency Ltd.
  • An update was provided on the Efficiency One NSUARB Hearing. KMKNO will be providing a final submission for their public hearings.
  • Presentation was given on the Sipekne’katik Driver Education and Licensing Project.
  • A presentation was given on a potential joint venture between Robotnik, an independent internet service, and the Assembly.
  • Ulnooweg Development Group provided an update on the AMI Cannabis facility and discussed the press release that the Assembly issued following the Province’s recent announcement on cannabis edibles.
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