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Assembly Congratulates Paul (PJ) Prosper on Appointment to Senate

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Yesterday Prime Minster Trudeau announced that Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed Regional Chief Paul (PJ) Prosper to the Canadian Senate. Continue Reading →

Eco, Legal

Violence and DFO Mis-Management in the Nova Scotia Elver Fishery

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs has recently been informed about an incident that happened in the Kespukwitk area yesterday, where a Mi’kmaw Elver Continue Reading →

Eco, Legal

Mi’kmaw Communities Part of off-shore Oil Project Court Challenge

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Legal

Mi’kmaw land claim in New Brunswick signals Indigenous nations ‘increasingly assertive over title’

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Short Form Notice of Certification and Settlement First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Class Action

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The Federal Court of Canada has approved this notice. The plaintiffs and Canada have reached a $20 billion settlement of this class action taken on Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Mi’kmaw Chiefs Support Wolastoqey Nation’s Calls for Justice Improvements

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Mi’kma’ki – The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) are showing support and solidary with the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick as they call Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Cape Breton Police Crack Down On Unlicensed Dispensaries

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Education, Legal

New National Holiday Commemorates The History And Legacy Of Residential Schools

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Education, Legal

Resources, Actions To Support Residential School Survivors And Victims

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Culture, Legal

NS Activists Recognized With Sexcellence Awards

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Culture, Legal, Youth

Eskasoni High School Music Project Honours #MMIW

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Education, Legal

Armand Paul Called To The Bar

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Armand William Paul is the son of Keptin Blair Paul & Mary Ellen Paul from Membertou First Nation. Armand’s schooling began at Membertou Elementary then Continue Reading →