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
National, Regional and Mi’kmaw Chiefs Met Today to Discuss Livelihood Fisheries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2021 Today the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met with the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Regional Chief Paul Prosper in Millbrook First Nation on livelihood fisheries in Nova Scotia. “This meeting with our
Assembly Supports Pictou Landing Netukulimk Harvesters
September 1, 2021 This morning, Pictou Landing’s netukulimk harvesters loaded their vessels to begin their first day of harvesting of the season. They were immediately approached by Conservation and Protection Officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and were advised that any traps set would be seized.
Newsletter – August 2021
Our August 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on our Wildlife Department. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK Newsletter – August 2021 If you were unable to make our August Virtual Community Session, no problem! Here’s the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the information
Assembly’s Concerns on Avon River Continue to Grow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) is calling on Nova Scotia to ensure that any long-term or interim plans being put into place on the Highway 101 twinning project, focus on unimpeded fish passage, for all species. As completion dates continue to