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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 ...
The Mi’gmaq Nation Reacts to the Inscription of Anticosti Island as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
News and Press Releases The M'igmaq Nation Reacts to the Inscription of Anticosti Island as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - The Chiefs of Gespeg, Gesgapegiag and Listuguj thank and salute the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for including Anticosti Island on its list. Anticosti Island is part of the ancestral territory of the Migmaq Nation, the Gespe'gewa'gi. According to Gespeg Chief Terry Shaw: "This nomination ...
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