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An Update From The Atlantic First Nations Water Authority

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The Atlantic First Nations Water Authority is honoured to share the news that two more communities have confirmed their desire to explore membership in AFNWA Continue Reading →

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An Update from the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority

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We hit the Powwow Trail this month, attending Mawiomis at Pictou Landing on June 4, Abegweit on June 11, and capped off June at St. Continue Reading →

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Indigenous Ocean Innovation Receives Funding Support from Samqwane’jk Ocean Partnerships Initiative

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We Would Like To Introduce You To The Atlantic First Nations Water Authority Senior Management Team

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Chantal LeBlanc – Manager of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer Chantal completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration, specializing in accounting, at Continue Reading →

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May Update from the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority

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April was another busy month at the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA). Firstly, Congratulations goes out to water operator Corbin Stevens from Pictou Landing Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Eco

Pictou Landing First Nation Livelihood Fishery Set to Begin

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Mi’kmaw Harvesters from Pictou Landing First Nation will be taking to the waters under their community’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan, to fish for a moderate Continue Reading →

Eco, Education

AFNWA Activities, March 2022

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March was a busy month for us at the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority. After two months of staff working primarily from home due to Continue Reading →

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Chain Pickerel, An Aquatic Invasive Species

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Aquatic Invasive Species Aquatic species that are non-native and have harmful effects on the ecosystem are referred to as aquatic invasive species. Aquatic invasive species Continue Reading →

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The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq’s ‘Culverts project’

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During the 2021 field season, The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq’s ‘Culverts project,’ worked to restore fish passage throughout the Stewiacke watershed. The watershed is listed Continue Reading →

Business, Community, Eco

Atlantic First Nations Water Authority [AFNWA] Progress Updates

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Looking back over the past twelve months, the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) continues to grow in exciting ways. Our team has expanded to Continue Reading →

Community, Culture, Eco

Assembly Assess Future of Owl’s Head Provincial Park

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) has long been concerned with the potential sale of lands at Owl’s Head Provincial Park, a 267.62 Continue Reading →

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Indigenous-Led Charity works with Land Stewards to Acquire Windhorse Farm and Old Growth Forest

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Millbrook, NS – In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, the stewards of Windhorse Farm, a beautiful property of nearly 200-acres that includes pristine old Continue Reading →