I want to welcome you to the Office of Aboriginal Affairs online. I invite you to take a tour of the site and discover what we do. Hopefully you will learn a little about Nova Scotia’s founding people, the Mi’kmaq.

As Minister of Aboriginal Affairs for the last eight years, I have witnessed a significant change in the relationship between the province and the Mi’kmaq. With the introduction of the Mi’kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Tripartite Forum, the Made-in-Nova Scotia Process and our coordinating role in consultation efforts with the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, we are on the road to developing a new relationship, one based on partnership, respect and mutual understanding.

For more information please visit the following sections of our website:
Negotiations  | Consultation  | Aboriginal and Intergovernmental Relations  | Public Education and Awareness

     

		The Program "Democracy 250: A Mi'kmaq Perspective" will air every Wednesday in August on Eastlink Television from 9 - 10 pm (Aug. 6, 13, 20 & 27).
		Connecting Aboriginal Youth with the World Be one of four aboriginal youth musicians from Atlantic Canada to share and collaborate in music with youth from Botswana.
		New Victim Services Officer A victim services officer fluent in Mi'kmaq has been been hired for the new Victim Services Office in Eskasoni. (News Release)
		National Aboriginal Day A special day to celebrate the unique heritage, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada.
		Office of Aboriginal Affairs Summary of Progress  Here is a summary of progress during 2007-2008 in the areas of Consultation, Negotiations and the Tripartite Forum.