FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE December 1, 2017 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs offer condolences today to the family and friends of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy and to the entire Mi’kmaw Nation. “Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy was deeply committed to the Mi’kmaq people and spent his life guiding, teaching and
In Landmark Deal, Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Communities Partner for Economic Development in Commercial Fishery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2017 Membertou, N.S – Thirteen Mi’kmaq communities from across Nova Scotia announced they are coming together for a significant opportunity to participate in the commercial fishery. An announcement made by Chief Terrance Paul, Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs Co-Chair, speaking on behalf of the
Mi’kmaq Have a RIGHT to fish in Nova Scotia Waters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2017 The Mi’kmaq have a constitutional Right to harvest for a Moderate Livelihood. In the 1999 Donald Marshall ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada found that a series of Treaties signed in 1760-61 by Mi’kmaq and the British Crown are still valid, and that there
Senate Appearance – National Strategy to Facilitate the Transport of Crude Oil
Good morning Mr. Chair, members of the committee, fellow witnesses and guests. Thank you for the opportunity to appear today to discuss our concerns on the need for a national strategy to facilitate the transport of crude oil. I join you today in my role
Understanding Family Connections
One of the pillars of the negotiation process is “to revive, promote and protect a healthy Mi’kmaq identity”. Determining who is a Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw beneficiary is an important and critical topic. Our role at Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) is to gather information from community members on this issue.