News releases from Aboriginal Affairs (to Feb. 2021) (Page 1)

The province, Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey and Millbrook First Nation have renewed a memorandum of understanding creating a partnership to teach treaty education to children in all Nova Scotia schools.

Le gouvernement provincial, Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey et la Première Nation de Millbrook ont renouvelé le protocole d'entente qui crée un partenariat pour offrir l'éducation sur les traités aux enfants de toutes les écoles de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Treaty Day is celebrated today, Oct. 1, in Nova Scotia. The day honours the relationship and important contributions of the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia.

The wrongful conviction of Donald Marshall Jr. is a significant part of Nova Scotia's history. Nova Scotians can now access the records of the Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall Jr. Prosecution online.

Treaty Day celebrations are being held today, Oct. 1, to honour our historic relationship and the important contribution of the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia.

Government is making it easier for Residential School survivors and their families to reclaim their birth name.

Treaty Day celebrations will be held today, Oct. 1 to honour the importance of the treaty relationship and recognize the achievements of Mi'kmaw elders and youth.

Provincial government employees are giving back to their communities and making a splash as they kick off their annual workplace fundraising campaign for United Way with six harbour swims.

A new licence plate will recognize the importance of Mi’kmaw heritage and Mi’kmaw youth sport and recreation activities.

Nova Scotia’s first Aboriginal Wellness and Gladue Court was officially opened and celebrated in Wagmatcook First Nation today, June 21, marking National Indigenous Peoples Day.

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs and cabinet ministers met in Millbrook First Nation today, Dec. 14, to discuss opportunities and accomplishments related to economic development, education and culture, infrastructure, as well as social and justice matters.

The importance of the treaty relationship with the Mi’kmaq and the achievements and leadership of elders and youth were celebrated on Treaty Day, today, Oct. 2.

Nova Scotians can share in the celebration of the rich culture and important contributions of aboriginal people on National Aboriginal Day, Wednesday, June 21.

Provincial cabinet ministers and Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaq chiefs met in Halifax today, Nov. 24, to discuss education and culture issues, land and natural resources, as well as social and justice issues.

A Treaty Day ceremony today, Oct. 3, honoured the importance of the treaty relationship and the achievements and leadership of Mi'kmaq elders and youth.

Nova Scotians will celebrate the rich culture and important contributions of aboriginal people as part of National Aboriginal Day, on Tuesday, June 21.

The final report of the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission was released today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, and Premier Stephen McNeil said Nova Scotia will answer its call to action.

Treaty Day took on renewed symbolism today, Oct. 1, as the provincial government and the Mi'kmaq signed an agreement to launch a long-term Treaty Education initiative.

The Eskasoni International Competition Powwow, slated for July 3 to July 5, officially kicks off the summer powwow season in Nova Scotia. Five others are planned during July, August and September.

Provincial cabinet ministers and Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaq Chiefs met in Halifax today, May 22, to discuss social and justice issues, education and culture, as well as land and natural resources.