FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2025 Mi’kma’ki – On March 7th members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met with Premier Tim Houston and Minister Leah Martin to discuss concerns with, and opposition to, Nova Scotia lifting bans on hydraulic fracturing. Following that meeting, Premier Houston publicly
The American Eel: A Commitment to Tradition and Sustainability in Mi’kmaw Communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2025 The American eel is a vital part of Mi’kmaw heritage and culture. While many community members are excited for a 2025 Elver Fishery, in order to protect the eel, we all recognize that any harvesting must be carefully managed. This approach can help to
Assembly Highlights – January 2025
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs Work to Protect Treaty Rights by Rejecting Framework Proposed by DFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2025 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met on January 22, 2025, and agreed to reject a recent offer from the Minister of the Department and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) regarding livelihood fisheries. The 13 Chiefs of the Assembly stood united in
Mi’kmaq Build Comprehensive Elver Plan and Share with DFO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2025 In late 2024, the Mi’kmaw communities of Annapolis Valley, Bear River, Eskasoni, Glooscap, Pictou Landing, Potlotek, Wasoqopa’q and We’koqma’q developed a comprehensive harvester-centric allocation model to ensure a safe and sustainable elver fishery for Spring 2025 and beyond. In this proposed model, the allocation