The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (ANSMC) identified the need for the Assembly to renew, rebuild and reinvent itself by transforming its governance structure into one that is community grounded. The Chiefs recommended that the Assembly should include Mi’kmaw youth and Elders as part of this new structure.
To further explore the establishment of a Youth and an Elders Advisory Council for the ANSMC, Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) hosted a two-day Youth and Elders Gathering. One Elder and one youth from each of the 13 Mi’kmaq First Nation communities was invited to attend. The Gathering was held on February 29 and March 1, 2020, in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Full Report can be found here: Youth and Elder Retreat Report_2020