KMKNO’s Governance Manager updated the Assembly on the Governance and Constitutional development research that is being conducted and provided an overview of the presentation for future engagement sessions. The Assembly approved this work moving forward. Representatives of KMKNO, UINR and CMM provided an update on the joint proposal for Environment
Assembly Highlights – Sept. 26, 2019
Legal representative from Burchells LLP provided legal opinion on the Chiefs’ concerns with the existing Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline agreement. An update was given on RC Energy. The Assembly agreed that they would not be pursing an agreement with RC Energy as a collective. An update was given on the
Mi’kmaw of Nova Scotia Launch Mi’kmaw Enrollment Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs is proud to announce today the launch of the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Enrollment Process. “September 23rd is more than just the first day of autumn for us,” said Chief Paul Prosper, Justice Lead for the Assembly of
Assembly Meeting – August 23, 2019
The draft agenda for the 2019 Fisheries Conference was presented to the Assembly. The work plan for KMKNO hosting community sessions on fisheries was presented and discussed by the Assembly. An update was provided on the Feast at the St. Anne’s Mission as Salmon and Trout were provided
Chiefs Respond to New Federal Law Respecting First Nations Children, Youth & Families
June 28, 2019 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) are pleased with Canada’s decision on Bill C-92 which has now become the first federal law in the area of child welfare – an Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Today, the Federal Government