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

The Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement

For years, Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn has been working to build a stronger relationship with Parks Canada. This has led to the drafting of the Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement, which is a co-governance and co-management plan for National Parks and Historic Sites in Nova Scotia.

Under the conditions of the Made-In-Nova Scotia Process, we are now sharing the draft arrangement with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia so they have time to read, review and understand the document before it is finalized and signed.

The Toqi’maliaptmu’k Arrangement & Stewardship Plan

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