By: Shannon Monk, KMKNO, with Robert Bernard, NSITEN As part of our ongoing discussion about cultural tourism and authenticity, we are going to feature stories about different entities involved in and supporting this growing industry. The Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (NSITEN) was established in the fall of 2017
Assembly Announces Retirement of Lead Negotiator
March 5, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs has announced that Viola Robinson, Lead Negotiator for the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Made-In-Nova Scotia Process, is retiring, effective March 31, 2021. Ms. Viola Robinson has been trusted and inspiring leader for the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia for decades. From the 1970’s,
Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Respond to DFO Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2021 While today, Minister Bernadette Jordan, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), has recognized our Moderate Livelihood Fishery, she has also made unilateral decisions and asserted a position with DFO having full control over our Rights-based fishery. This is unacceptable. The Moderate Livelihood Fishery
Assembly Meeting – February 25, 2021
KMK provided an update on the Nova Scotia Power Smart Meter install. In September 2020, a community session was conducted and recorded. KMK requested permission to post the video publicly. The link to the video was sent to the Assembly for their review first. KMK brought back the recommended land
Newsletter – February 2021
Our February 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism. Click the link below to read the full issue: February 2021 Newsletter Were you unable to make our February Virtual Community Session? No problem! We just posted the recording so you don’t have to miss out on the information we