The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq together with Port Hawkesbury Paper are awarding a $2000 Natural Resources Bursary to a Mi’kmaw student enrolled in full-time studies in a program related to the environmental and natural sciences. Two bursaries are available. One for Southwestern Nova Scotia and one for Northeastern Nova Scotia. The application deadline is January 15th, 2020
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We live in one of the most important times in terms of opportunity that exists to repair the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in this country. Canadian Roots Exchange is working to connect Indigenous and non-indigenous communities through the Youth Reconciliation Initiative program, a free seven month program that provides rising leaders from all sectors and communities with opportunities to be trained and lead conversations on reconciliation in their communities, and build a more diverse network while driving impact in their peer groups. We need a country that places youth in leadership positions to advance reconciliation – apply to the Youth Reconciliation Initiative! Applications are open until [...]
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Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon was an important resource for the Mi'kmaq, when their population was plentiful. Sturgeon species provided not only a food source but oil and leather as well. DFO heard from fishers that a sturgeon ID card would be useful to assist in reporting sturgeon catch or bycatch by species (Shortnose vs. Atlantic). Let them know if you have any feedback or needed revisions by contacting Ree Brennin Houston at 1-902-426-6048. Download the PDF here.
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Join MCG's East River Pictou team for an informative Community session on April 2nd from 11am - 2pm in the Fisheries Building! Lunch will be provided.
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The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq's Mi'kmaw Conservation Group is thrilled to officially announce nearly 1.2 million dollars in funding awarded to our organization by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Coastal Restoration Fund over the next four years. The funds, as part of the Ocean's Protection Plan will help to build capacity in our communities, enhance and restore coastal areas within the Bay of Fundy watershed and the Northumberland Strait, and many other provide wonderful opportunities. “The Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s Coastal Restoration Fund (DFO – CRF) will help the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) focus on building coastal restoration capacity [...]
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Applications are now open for the International Internship for Indigenous Youth program. This amazing opportunity is brought to you by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation and the Northern Council for Global Cooperation. The Mi'kmaw Conservation Group is a proud partner on this Internship! If you have questions about this opportunity, need assistance with your application, or want to learn more - call Melanie or Alanna S. at The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq at 1-877-892-2424. Or, call Dylan at 1-902-431-2311.
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The Mi'kmaw Conservation Group's Chain Pickerel Project is still looking for recipes for our "Chain Pickerel Cookbook." If you or someone you know is interesting in contributing a recipe to our cookbook, please let us know! We want to make a cookbook for everyone to make these invasive-fish a delicious-dish. Recipes can be emailed to project lead, Jillian Arany at jarany@cmmns-denr.ca or cp@mikmawconservation.ca.
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The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is seeking public comment on the Federal Environmental Assessment for the Boat Harbour Remediation Project. https://www.canada.ca/en/environmental-assessment-agency/news/2019/01/boat-harbour-remediation-project--public-comments-invited.html Public comment is open until January 27th. The agency is particular interested in comments from First Nations groups/organizations.
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Taking place on April 30th and May 1st. This two day workshop will present key issues on the marine planning process, teach an innovative approach to marine planning, and help build your network of coastal management professionals and others in the Atlantic region and across Canada. For more details, view the full workshop flyer HERE!
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The Semiahmoo First Nation in British Columbia is joining forces with a Vancouver-based scientist and hoping to appeal to the public to help crowdfund a study to determine whether the clams in their Community are safe to harvest and eat again. This is a relatively new "hybrid model" for funding these activities that could benefit smaller-scale projects in the future. Follow the link for full article, here!
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DFO have posted surveys for Atlantic salmon and Striped Bass and are asking for your input before Jan. 6, 2019. Your input is very important! Click the links below to provide your feedback. Atlantic Salmon Gulf Region Questionnaire: http://www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries/Salmon-Questionnaire-Nov-2018 Striped Bass Gulf Region Questionnaire: http://www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries/Stripped-Bass-Questionnaire-Nov-2018
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Our offices will be closed from December 14th 2018 to January 2nd 2019. Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays!
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The Mi'kmaw Conservation Group and our Friends in Cape Breton, Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources, made the news yesterday in Star Halifax. We're partnered onto a new ecosystem study in the Minas Passage/Minas Basin and Bras D'or Lakes area with Acadia University and Dalhousie University's Ocean Tracking Network. This study is said to be the largest of it's kind in the Maritimes! To read more about it, click here.
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