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Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat Condemns the Exclusion of Mi’gmaq Rights in MRC Decision to Reject Protected Area Projects
News and Press Releases Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat Condemns the Exclusion of Mi’gmaq Rights in MRC Decision to Reject Protected Area Projects Monday December 16, 2024 - Listuguj, Quebec – The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat (MMS) expresses dismay and deep concern regarding the recent announcement by the MRC of Haute Gaspésie to outright reject 20 proposed protected area projects in Quebec’s initiative to protect 30% of land within the province by ...
Welcome Back Tanya Barnaby-Williams, Executive Director of MMS
News and Press Releases Welcome Back Tanya Barnaby-Williams, Executive Director of MMS It is with great excitement and joy that we welcome back Tanya Barnaby-Williams as the Executive Director of the Mi'gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat For 21 years, Tanya has achieved significant milestones within the MMS. Her return marks a new chapter of dedication, vision, and leadership for the organization. With her deep commitment to the three communities ...
Upcoming Events by the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat
News and Press Releases Upcoming Events by the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat Community Well-Being Interviews: The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat (MMS) is pleased to announce a series of community well-being interviews focusing on the cumulative effects of development on Mi’gmaq health and well-being. These interviews aim to gather valuable insights from community members who are 16 years and older, particularly active land users and fishers. This is an excellent ...
Meet Tanner Isaac, the new Social Media Coordinator at MMS
News and Press Releases Meet Tanner Isaac, the new Social Media Coordinator at MMS Tanner is the Social Media Coordinator at the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat. Born and raised in Listuguj, he began his career in 2016 as a youth care worker at the Listuguj Youth and Family Center and then as a teaching assistant at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School, where he specialized in autism intervention training. In 2021, Tanner ...
Job Opportunity – Manager of Finance & Administration
Manager of Finance & Administration Summary of Position: The Manager of Finance & Administration (DFA) oversees the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat (MMS) finance and administration department. Responsibilities include directing and managing finances, operations, human resources and administration to support MMS’s short and long-term strategic goals. The DFA is supervised by the Executive Director, works in collaboration with the Executive Director and Management team. Position Responsibilities: Financial Management: Provide financial oversight for ...
Historic Fisheries Agreement Reached Between Canada, the Micmac Nation of Gespeg, and Micmacs of Gesgapegiag
News and Press Releases Historic Fisheries Agreement Reached Between Canada, the Micmac Nation of Gespeg, and Micmacs of Gesgapegiag June 21, 2023 - In a landmark move that emphasizes our dedication to preserving Indigenous rights, we, the Migmaq of Gesgapegiag and Gespeg, have initiated a partnership with Canada, primarily focused on our commercial fisheries. On June 2, 2023, an agreement on fisheries was signed, marking a new chapter ...
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