The Fundy Ocean Research for Energy (FORCE) continues to move forward with their In-Stream Tidal project, despite ongoing concerns from the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia.
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs (Assembly) supports Bear River and Annapolis Valley First Nations’ in their call on the Province to address the issues on the Bay of Fundy’s in-stream tidal development, brought forward by the Assembly. A meeting is also being requested with the Ministers of Energy and Environment to further discuss Mi’kmaq concerns.
“This project will impact our ability to fish in an area that has been used for generations,” said Chief Carol Potter, Bear River First Nation. “We need to have a voice in the decision-making process for this project.”
Through consultation with the Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada, Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) has voiced concerns, on behalf of the Assembly on a number of items including, but not limited to:
- Loss of use in marine areas;
- Displacement of Mi’kmaq fishing;
- Potential impacts to fish, fish habitat and fish migration;
- Potential impacts to marine mammals;
- Potential effects on water; and
- Lack of meaningful inclusion of traditional ecological knowledge studies.
“We understand why people are so against this project – we are too,” said Chief Gerald B. Toney,
Annapolis Valley First Natio ...
