From APTN News by Cierra Bettens & Jesse Staniforth May 15 2026 Amid RCMP raids on unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in Mi’kma’ki, some First Nations leaders are calling for changes to Canada’s Cannabis Act. This week on InFocus, APTN online reporter Jesse Staniforth, who wrote a story about what some leaders are calling for to clarify the law,…
Category: Membertou First Nation
Membertou forges ahead with own cannabis law while seeking federal recognition
Retired Canadian senator Dan Christmas pushing for Cannabis Act changes From CBC by Tom Ayers May 11 2026 Membertou First Nation is pressing ahead with its own cannabis law, amid a Nova Scotia crackdown on unlicensed retail outlets and federal government indifference over self-government rights. Retired Canadian senator Dan Christmas, appointed to engage his home…
Momentum grows as Micmac Rights Association holds second biannual meeting
Association selects executive and creates a Micmac Rights defence fund to support those targeted in the exercise of their rights. MILLBROOK FN – On January 28th, 2023, the Micmac Rights Association held its second biannual meeting in the Millbrook First Nation community hall. The meeting, which went from 10am to 4pm, was a great success,…
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Cape Breton municipal police trample on Mi’kmaq rights in Membertou First Nation raids
Former National Chief Del Riley denounces “blatant violation” of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. By Dispensing Freedom MEMBERTOU FIRST NATION – In December of last year, the Cape Breton Regional Police Service carried out multiple raids in Membertou First Nation in violation of the constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty Rights of several Mi’kmaq men. On December 13th,…