By: Shannon Monk, KMKNO As part of our exploration of Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia, I’ve had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. One of those individuals is Loretta Gould, a Mi’kmaw artist from We’koqma’q, in beautiful Unama’ki, Nova Scotia. Recently, Loretta and I had a chance to
Newsletter – April 2021
Our April 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on our Benefits Department. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK News – April 2021 Were you unable to make our Virtual Community Session? No problem! We just posted the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the information
Assembly Meeting – April 29, 2021
KMK brought forward concerns from Mi’kmaw harvesters about provincial bear licenses being issued for Zone 4 in the Highlands. Nova Scotia had previously prohibited bear hunting in Zones 2 and 3 because they were informed that non-Native hunters were using bear licenses as a cover to illegally hunt moose. The
Communities Working to Revive Ancient Mi’kmaw Customs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2021 Members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) will be working with their communities to revive traditional and ancient Mi’kmaw customs by looking to our language for guidance. The Assembly is exploring Mi’kmaw concepts found in Wmɨtkik and Nmɨtiknen. Wmɨtkik is an
Assembly Meeting – March 25, 2021
On behalf of the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) team, KMK presented on their desire to focus work on one specific area at a time. CMM has recommended that they focus on the Mersey Corridor first to move IPCAs forward effectively and meaningfully, one site at a time. The Assembly approved this approach. KMK provided an update on the implementation of