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
Newsletter – March 2021
Our March 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on Mi’kmaw and Aboriginal Rights and Title. Click the link below to read the full issue: March 2021 Newsletter Were you unable to make our March Virtual Community Session? No problem! We just posted the recording so you don’t have to miss out on
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia – February 2021
The recent media attention regarding the development project in Peggy’s Cove has generated a lot of discussion in both Mi’kmaw and non-Mi’kmaw communities. As many know, Peggy’s Cove is a beloved and iconic part of Nova Scotia, and one of the province’s most popular tourist areas. The Province of Nova
Canada Continues to Fail their Legal Responsibilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2021 Last week Mi’kmaw communities, member to the Terms of Reference for a Mi’kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Consultation Process, participated in a formal, on-the-record consultation discussion with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) specifically regarding the seasonality of moderate livelihood fisheries. It was clear from
DFO Relying on Third-Party Information to Make Decisions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2021 There have been statements in the media which incorrectly state that Potlotek First Nation plans to begin their Spring Netukulimk Livelihood season in March. In these statements, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) claims that their decision on how to proceed with