by Crystal Dorey Director of Communications Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn/Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs

Mi’kma’ki – The Chiefs of Nova Scotia recently completed the final stages in the process for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief for Nova Scotia.

A public Call to Candidates was issued in September, following a decision by then Regional Chief Paul (PJ) Prosper to step down and take a position with the Senate of Canada.

On November 9, 2023, a Nomination Meeting was held with all the Chiefs of Nova Scotia, or their respective proxies, in attendance. At this meeting four candidates, who were successful in the screening process, provided a presentation to the Chiefs. Following that, an Election Meeting was called. After two days, and 20 rounds of voting, Andrea Paul was elected to the position of Regional Chief of Nova Scotia, making her the first female Regional Chief for the province.

The Chiefs congratulate Regional Chief Andrea Paul in her appointment and look forward to working alongside her for the next three-years

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