Assembly Of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs

• First Nation chiefs say Nova Scotia budget cuts appear targeted at Mi’kmaw programs

  The chiefs say 21 programs related to Mi’kmaw education, early childhood development, language, health and economic development were cut earlier this week by 50 to 100 per cent.

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  Feb 27
  
• N.S. still failing to consult on law blocking protests on Crown land: Mi’kmaq leaders

  A Mi’kmaq leader says the provincial government continues to ignore First Nations' concerns on a new law they say targets their community's ability to protect its territory.

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  Oct 22, 2025
  
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• Continued failure to consult on uranium exploration a harmful mistake: Mi’kmaw Chiefs

  The assembly has said they will continue to oppose both uranium exploration and hydraulic fracturing until their environmental concerns have been addressed.

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  Jun 12, 2025
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• Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw chiefs oppose new fracking law, considering legal action

  Mi’kmaw chiefs in Nova Scotia say they are considering legal action against newly passed provincial legislation that opens the door to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

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  Mar 28, 2025
• Treaty Day celebration postponed in Halifax due to Fiona storm cleanup

  The Nova Scotia celebration originally scheduled for Oct. 3 has been put on hold due to storm damage. Truth and Reconciliation Day will still go ahead on Sept. 30 as planned.

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  Sep 28, 2022
• ‘Not an isolated incident’: Search for answers continues at a N.S. residential school site

  'With so many schools across the country, we are very aware that this is not an isolated incident,' N.S. Indigenous leaders say.

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  May 31, 2021
• Cape Breton’s Potlotek First Nation to sue Nova Scotia over livelihood fisher

  The notice says provincial regulations infringe on Potlotek's treaty right to sell, purchase and process fish and prevents Mi'kmaq fishers from exercising their treaty right.

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  Feb 17, 2021
• Sipekne’katik First Nation secures sale for 45K kg of lobster caught by moderate livelihood fishers

  Chief Michael Sack told Global News that the Sipekne’katik First Nation has been unsuccessful in its attempts to talk with fisheries officials. 'Talks have broken down,' he said.

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  Nov 18, 2020
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• N.S. premier responds to N.S. assembly of chiefs co-chair stepping down

  Membertou Chief Terry Paul’s announced Wednesday he was stepping down as co-chair of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs, due in part to distrust.

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  Oct 29, 2020
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• N.S. Assembly of Mi’kmaw Chiefs demands DFO stop seizing moderate livelihood lobster traps

  If the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has seized any traps, the assembly said they must be returned 'immediately.'

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  Oct 20, 2020