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The Rights of the Mi’kmaq

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Despite being one of the first tribes to have contact with Europeans, our culture and people have survived. The Mi’kmaq are resilient people that stand Continue Reading →

Health, Legal

Mi’kmaw Concerned with In-Stream Tidal Development

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The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia have major concerns with the development of in-stream tidal in the Bay of Fundy. Through consultation with the Province of Continue Reading →

Education, Legal

Tidal Energy in the Bay of Fundy, MCG & You

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Presently there is a lot of activity in the Bay of Fundy, specifically the Minas Passage, concerning Tidal Energy and the use of tidal turbine Continue Reading →

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Update: Applications Determined to be Invalid in the Qalipu FN Enrolment Process

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April 13, 2016 –  Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, and Brendan Mitchell, Chief of the Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Community Members Answer “Who is Mi’kmaq”?

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Mi’kmaq identity has been a priority topic for the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and has guided work at Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO). Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation ordered to pay $225,000 penalty for untreated pulp and paper effluent spill

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Pictou – On May 11, the Court rendered its final decision regarding the allocation of the total penalty, which will be directed to the Environmental Continue Reading →

Education, Legal

Mi’kmaw artist Alan Syliboy named 2016 Coady Chair in Social Justice at StFX University

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Antigonish – Internationally renowned artist Alan Syliboy of Millbrook, Nova Scotia has been named the fifth Coady Chair in Social Justice at StFX University. In Continue Reading →

Legal

Mi’kmaq Chiefs respond to the Daniels Decision

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While the Daniels Decision is a reason for celebration by the Métis Nation of Canada, Nova Scotia has always been the traditional homeland of the Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Daniels Decision clarified

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There is a great deal of misinformation being printed and broadcast concerning the recent Supreme Court of Canada Daniels decision, especially by some of the Continue Reading →

Community, Legal

Concerns over Alton Gas approval

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs, member to Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) and the Sipekne’katik Chief and Council have found themselves at odds Continue Reading →

Legal

James Simon honoured on 30th anniversary of historic Simon Case

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On Dec 3rd, 2015 a commemoration ceremony/banquet was held at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre to honour the turning point for Mi’kmaq rights in Continue Reading →

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Canada Launches Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Online Survey

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January 5, 2016 – As part of its commitment to an inclusive and respectful engagement process, the Government of Canada announced the launch of an Continue Reading →