News and Press Releases

Launching Ta’n Wetapegsulti’gw

July 14, 2026|

MMS is launching Ta'n Wetapegsulti’gw – which translates as ‘at the place where we descend from.’ This is a summer land use initiative open to the people of Gesgapegiag, Gespeg, and Listuguj. The MMS wants to showcase People’s rights and responsibilities that they exercise on our beautiful territory.  We invite the people of the three communities to share photos and stories about their summerland use in the Gespe’gewa’gi territory ...

Request for Lobster Donations to Support Community Environmental Research

July 8, 2026|

 Request for Lobster Donations to Support Community Environmental Research  Dear Harvester,  The TRACE Lab at Trent University is working in partnership with the Migmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) on a research project focused on understanding environmental contaminants in traditional foods harvested throughout Gespe'gewa'gi territory.  As part of this work, we are looking for donations of 15–25 whole lobsters from both the spring/summer and fall harvesting seasons. Donated lobsters will help us better ...

Observing Migwite’tm 2026

June 11, 2026|

MIGWITE’TM: I remember Introduction The relationship between the Mi'gmaq and salmon is well established, underscoring the vital importance of salmon to our people. Salmon have sustained our families for millennia and hold a fundamental social, dietary, and spiritual significance as a gift from Mother Earth. Settlers have had many issues with our inherent right to fish for salmon and to provide for our people. Since the 1700s, settlers have continually ...

MMS visit by FNQLSDI

June 8, 2026|

MMS visit by FNQLSDI Last week, members of the consultation team at FNQLSDI (First Nations Quebec Labrador Sustainable Development Institute) visited Listuguj to meet with local First Nation Communities and organizations, aiming to better understand how SDI can collaborate and support consultations on all aspects. They were seeking feedback, questions, and overall challenges from the First Nations communities navigating the consultation process. This process can be overwhelming to smaller ...

300+ Years of Peace and Friendship: Mi’gma’gi is Unceded

June 4, 2026|

300+ Years of Peace and Friendship: Mi’gma’gi is Unceded Today marks the 300th anniversary of the ratification of the 1725–1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty at Annapolis Royal (Parks Canada, 2023). While this is a monumental milestone, it has also led to widespread public misunderstanding about what occurred three centuries ago. The Peace and Friendship Treaties were not land-surrender documents. Even when viewed within the broader context of Canadian history, where the Crown ...

MMS visit to the Magdalen Islands

December 16, 2025|

MMS visit to the Magdalen Islands Earlier in October, members from the Consultation & Accommodation (C&A), and Ango’tmeq Nm’tginen (A.N) Teams had the opportunity to visit the Magdalen Islands to document and assess current and past projects in the region. The visit was made possible with the assistance of participatory consultation funding, on-site support & accommodations from regional liaisons / contacts from the Department ...