Last month we introduced you to the Cultural Tourism Strategy for the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw and the plans that are underway to develop guidelines for authentic Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism for Nova Scotia. As many are aware, (COVID 19 notwithstanding!) tourism is one of the largest economic drivers in Nova Scotia.
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism Strategy
In 2019, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) endorsed the Cultural Tourism Strategy for the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw (the Strategy) which was developed to create the conditions necessary to cultivate growth in the Indigenous cultural tourism sector within Nova Scotia. The Strategy was the result of many years
Conservation and Sustainability Concerns
November 18, 2020 Late last week the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) issued a statement claiming excessive fishing in St. Peter’s Bay and their concerns about it impacting the long-term sustainability of lobster. The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, since time immemorial, have also shared concerns about sustainability of
Canada Not Acting in Good Faith on Avon River
November 20, 2020 Members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs had a meeting booked today to talk to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Minister Bernadette Jordan on their concerns with the recently shelved Ministerial Order (MO) on Windsor Causeway Avon River Aboiteau. Despite being told
DFO Planning Action to Seize Traps
October 30, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) has received information indicating the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Conservation and Protection Department may be moving in to seize community authorized gear and traps from the Mi’kmaw Moderate Livelihood fishery across Nova Scotia. The Assembly condemns this action