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August 7, 2012

Community

Impacts of the Indian Act – What New Parents Need to Know

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Many young people, who are expecting a child, begin to take a close look at the choices they make and what the future could look Continue Reading →

Legal, Letters

Open letter to Chiefs & Councils from KMKNO

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February 28, 2013 Dear Chiefs & Councils: Thank you for bringing forward questions from your community with respect to the Negotiation process and on Kwilmu’kw Continue Reading →

Community

Ask Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office

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Have a question for Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office (KMKNO) that you would like answered? Email your questions to info@mikmaqrights.com “The Made-In-NS-Process is listed on AANDC’s Continue Reading →

Legal

NS Chiefs: Response to Bill C-45

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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs recognize and respect those who have joined the important grassroots Idle No More movement. By taking a stance Continue Reading →

Business, Community

Mi’kmaq – Protecting the Environment with Renewable Energy

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On November 21st, 2012 Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiations Office/Mi’kmaq Rights Imitative (KMKNO) co-hosted a Learning Seminar with the NS Office of Aboriginal Affairs highlighting the linkages Continue Reading →

Culture

Mi’kmaq Input on Culture, Heritage & Archaeology

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The Culture, Heritage and Archaeology Working Group (CHA WG) of the Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office/Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative (KMKNO) is currently conducting research on Mi’kmaw culture, Continue Reading →

Community

Amherst Renewable Energy Project Moves Forward

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Communities in the Amherst area will enjoy even more of the benefits of generating clean, green renewable electricity in their own backyard. The Assembly of Continue Reading →

Legal

UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues a Mi’kmaq Reflection

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The Mi’kmaq have had a long history of more than 30 years of advocating for Mi’kmaw rights at the United Nations(UN) in Geneva Switzerland and Continue Reading →

Culture, Legal

Mi’kmaq Input on Nova Scotia Protected Lands

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The Province of Nova Scotia, through the Department of Environment and the Department of Natural Resources, is leading an initiative to designate 12% of Nova Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Chiefs and Councils Gather for Annual Nationhood Conference

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With the historic signing of the Nationhood Proclamation in 2008, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office have committed to Continue Reading →

Community, Youth

Chiefs and Councils Gather for Annual Nationhood Conference

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With the historic signing of the Nationhood Proclamation in 2008, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and Kwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office have committed to Continue Reading →