Mi'kmaq

• N.S. RCMP issues more cannabis tickets as crackdown on First Nations stores continues

  Police allege hundreds of cannabis items had been packaged to resemble 'ordinary' products, such as candy, potato chips, cookies, chocolate bars and cereal.

  Crime

  Mar 17
  
• Deal between Ottawa and N.S. First Nation over contested fishery nearly done: lawyer

  The lawyer for a Mi'kmaq band that has battled Ottawa over its lobster harvest rights says a deal settling the "centuries-old" fishing dispute is nearly complete.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2024
  
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• Federal fisheries minister calls for review of arrest, treatment of Mi’kmaq fishers

  Two Mi'kmaq fishers from Cape Breton were arrested near Shelburne, N.S., on March 26, and the pair say they were forced to walk for about six hours before they could get help. 

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2024
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• Trudeau announces two multimillion-dollar agreements with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a proposed $125-million agreement with a First Nation in Cape Breton to settle a dispute over reserve land sold in 1862.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2024
• Nova Scotia opens first long-term care home serving Mi’kmaq seniors

  Ottawa contributed $19.6 million and the province $11.6 million for the construction of the facility, whose residents are scheduled to begin moving in April 23.

  Health

  Apr 17, 2024
• As N.S. regional chief takes office, her headdress tells a story of her passions

  Andrea Paul, the recently elected regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations for the province, explained during her induction ceremony the symbols were laden with meaning.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
• Halifax street renamed after Mi’kmaq activist and ‘unsung hero’ Nora Bernard

  Nora Bernard was a residential school survivor who fought a 15-year court battle to win compensation for Indigenous children forced to attend those schools.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
• Halifax takes first steps to designate seat on council for Mi’kmaq representation

  Halifax's executive standing committee recommended that council vote on a proposal to ask the provincial government for a change to its charter to allow for a new designated seat.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2023
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• Indigenous groups slam “centralization” of relationship with N.B. government

  The organization representing Wolastoqey chiefs says there are no open negotiations with the province taking place right now.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2023
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• Thousands of athletes arrive in Halifax for North American Indigenous Games

  Thousands of athletes hailing from 756 different nations landed in Halifax this weekend in preparation for the North American Indigenous Games.

  Sports

  Jul 16, 2023