Legal

First Nations Poised to Take Control Over their Lands

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Nineteen First Nations from across Canada sign onto the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management and begin development of their own land codes March Continue Reading →

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AFN Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Fishing Rights

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Ottawa – National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo joins the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation in celebrating the long-awaited victory today from the Supreme Court of Canada which reaffirmed Continue Reading →

Legal, Letters

Letter to the Gov. of Canada, the Gov. of New Brunswick & RCMP regarding Elsipogtog community

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Dear Editor: This letter sent on December 2, 2013 to the New Brunswick Provincial Government the Federal Government and the RCMP Commissioner in Ottawa, by: Continue Reading →

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Up Coming Species-At-Risk (SAR) Public Consultation Periods

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Hundreds of Canadian wildlife species today face the risk of extinction. Some are vital characters in our diverse cultures and histories; some are the last Continue Reading →

Legal

NS Chiefs Raise Concerns over Qalipu Mi’kmaq Band

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Under the direction of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs, the team at Kwilmu’kw Maw-Klusuaqn Negotiations Office (KMKNO) is in the early stages of Continue Reading →

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5th Annual Nationhood Conference

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Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs, Councillors, Grand Council and representatives from many of the Mi’kmaq organizations came together on October 2nd and 3rd 2013, at the Continue Reading →

Education, Legal

Bar Admission Ceremony: Natalie Dawn Clifford

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On June 7, 2013 Natalie Dawn Clifford was “Called to the Bar” in a ceremony held at the Kenneth C. Rowe Heritage Hall, Pier 21, Continue Reading →

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Funding Supports Better Consultation, Negotiations with Mi’kmaq

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New provincial funding will enhance consultations with the aboriginal community and help ensure the Mi’kmaq play a more active role in economic development in Nova Continue Reading →