Yesterday, in Ottawa, Cindy Woodhouse was elected as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). National Chief Woodhouse previously served as the AFN Regional Chief for Manitoba. Many of the Chiefs from Nova Scotia were in Ottawa to participate in the election process. “We congratulate National Chief
Assembly Highlights – November 30, 2023
In 2017, a community survey was conducted which determined the funds from the Mi’kmaw License Plate would be used for youth events and activities. The sale and renewal of Mi’kmaw license plates generate approximately $20,000 annually and these funds have been held in trust since the release of the plates.
Mi’kmaw Communities Condemn DFO’s Position on Lobster Trap Allocation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2023 In May 2023, Mi’kmaw communities in the traditional district of Kespukwitk – Annapolis Valley, Bear River, Glooscap and Wasoqopa’q (Acadia) – contacted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to discuss the expected participation levels of Treaty Right Protected (TRP) lobster harvesters from
Assembly Highlights – October 26, 2023
The Assembly members went on a tour of sites around Debert with the Mi’kmawey Debert team at the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq. Following the tour, a presentation was provided by the Mi’kmawey Debert team about their building plans and fundraising goals. The Assembly received a presentation on Trenton Woodworks