Mi’kma’ki – As the Nova Scotia government gathered until late in the evening on October 2, 2025, to debate their omnibus bills, so did Mi’kmaw leadership. “We were gathered for the past two days at a Treaty Education Conference, talking about our Rights and our Rightful place on these lands
Moose Update – Fall 2025
The Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly), with recommendations from the Moose Management Team, Mi’kmaw organizations, harvesters, and community members will extend the moratorium on moose harvesting for another year. This decision reflects the continued concern for the moose population and a strong, ongoing commitment of the Mi’kmaw Nation to conservation and protecting
Assembly Calls for a Wholistic Eco-System Management Plan for the Cape Breton Highlands
September 10, 2025 (Mi’kma’ki) – Last week, the Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) issued a media release supporting the original intent behind a community-led protest held on Hunters Mountain on Thursday, September 4. We learned the event was peaceful and impactful. The Assembly fully supports community members in efforts to make their
Community Members Plan Protest on Hunters Mountain
The Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) have been made aware that a community-led protest has been planned for Hunters Mountain on September 4. We want community members to know that we support them in this peaceful protest and amplifying Mi’kmaw voices in this way. The proposed demonstration appears to be directed at
Assembly Announces Appointment of Negotiator
(Mi’kma’ki) – Maw-lukutijik Saqmaq (Assembly) has announced that Janice Maloney, Executive Director for Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK), has been promoted to the role of Senior Strategic Negotiator for the Made-In-Nova Scotia Process. Janice Maloney, BA, LL.B, LL.M, KC, has worked as the Executive Director for KMK since 2005 and during that