Governance

About

Vision

For the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia to have our own government – delivering our own services and programs, according to our own laws, policies, standards and understandings.

Purpose

To rebuild a strong Mi’kmaw government that is unified, reflects our Mi’kmaw principles, values and customs; and is accountable to the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia

Governance Advisory Committee (GAC)

The objectives of the GAC are:
  1. To provide advice and recommendations on potential issues of Mi’kmaw Governance;
  2. To outline and design any governance research initiatives or projects required to advise the Assembly and KMK;
  3. To provide advice and support to Assembly and KMK community education and discussion initiatives regarding Mi’kmaw Governance issues.
Members of the GAC:
  • Lead Chief of Governance
  • Lead Chief of Justice
  • Other Chiefs, as appointed by the Assembly
  • Mi’kmaq Grand Council Kji-Saqmaq
  • Members of the KMK Team

Process

  • Research – Research work done in Indigenous governance and constitutional development and consider specific options and related provisions for the Mi’kmaw of Nova Scotia.
  • Communications – Communicate research and activities of Mi’kmaw Governance Advisory Committee.
  • Constitution Symposium – Engage leadership on Mi’kmaw Governance and Constitutional development by having thoughtful discussion and providing updates on community engagements and what we’ve heard.
  • Engagement:
    • Chiefs and Councils
    • Mi’kmaq Grand Council
    • Mi’kmaw Community Members
    • Mi’kmaw Youth
    • Mi’kmaw Elders
    • Mi’kmaw Women
    • Mi’kmaw Organizations
  • Governance Strategic Planning Session – Gather Chiefs to plan strategic next steps for self-governance with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia

Governance Support 

Nationhood Conference and Constitutional Symposium

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Community Workshops, as directed by Chief and Councils  
  • Chief and Council Sessions 
  • Youth Engagements
  • Elder Engagements
  • Mi’kmaq Grand Council Governance Retreat 
  • Chiefs Strategic Planning Sessions 
Past Events
  • Youth and Elder Gathering
  • Chief and Council Engagement Sessions
  • Constitutional Symposium
  • Grand Council Governance Retreat
  • Executive Director Retreat
  • Nationhood Conferences

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