Meeting Dates: January 28 & February 11, 2021 via video conferences KMK presented various parcels of land recommended as possible land acquisitions through the Rights Implementation process. The Assembly discussed these lands in depth and also the needs of their communities. No decisions were made, and the Assembly asked for
Potlotek Files Notice of Intended Action on Livelihood Fisheries
February 16, 2021 Today, Chief Wilbert Marshall, on behalf of Potlotek First Nation, and Potlotek community harvester, Michael Basque, filed a Notice of Intended Action against the Province of Nova Scotia on their Fish Buyers Licensing and Enforcement Regulations. The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs have worked with the
Newsletter – January 2021
Our January 2021 Newsletter’s spotlight is on the Archaeology Department. Click the link below to read the full issue: KMK Newsletter – January 2021 Were you unable to make our first Virtual Community Session ? No problem! We just posted the recording so you don’t have to miss out on
Letters to Retailers RE: Tax Exemption
Letter to Retailers in Nova Scotia December 18, 2020 Re: Status Indian Tax Exemption To Whom It May Concern: Under s.87 of the Indian Act, First Nations individuals are exempt from sales tax when purchasing goods or services, either on-reserve or delivered to a reserve. It has been an ongoing
Assembly Meeting – December 17, 2020
Representatives from Burchells LLP spoke on the provincial restrictions of buying and selling harvests caught under the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed right of moderate livelihood. Legal options were discussed. The Assembly discussed the appointment of Allister Surrette by the government of Canada to discuss fisheries issues and sought legal