March 20, 2019 Through consultation, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) provided recommendations to the Province, leading to significant changes in the go forward plan for the historical Halfway River Aboiteau in Hantsport, Nova Scotia. “As Rights holders, we have a unique voice and perspective that must be
Mi’kmaq Chiefs Exploring Options for Cannabis Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2018 As Canada moves forward with the legalization of cannabis, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) recognizes the importance of participating in the industry. The Assembly sees this as a Governance issue as Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 affirms the Assembly
Mi’kmaq & Métis Nation Leaders Come Together to Discuss Nationhood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2018 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) and the Métis National Council (MNC) have recently come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) respecting each other’s Nationhood, agreeing to work collaboratively on the issue of individuals claiming Métis ancestry in Nova Scotia,
The Challenge with Self-Identification and Recent Court Decisions
Europeans and western governments have worked for centuries to oppress and eliminate the Indigenous peoples of Canada. This has included tactics such as the creation of the Indian Act, residential schools, and the Sixties Scoop, The continuous attempts of ethnocide throughout history are never-ending.
Commemoration Advisory Committee Members Named
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE July 26, 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to announce the members of the newly formed Special Advisory Committee on the Commemoration of Edward Cornwallis and Commemoration of Indigenous History. Halifax Regional Council initiated the creation of this committee