Negotiation Tables Update

Gaspé

In September 2008, the Mi'gmaq of Québec, the Province of Québec and Canada signed the Niganita'suatas'gl Ilsutaqann Agreement (NI). The NI is an umbrella-like agreement which establishes a results-oriented process to discuss issues of mutual concern with a view of reaching a Framework Agreement. Discussions are in progress on issues related to self-government and consultation.

• Canada, Quebec and the Mi'gmaq Celebrate the Beginning of a New Relationship

New Brunswick

The Mi'gmag and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) of New Brunswick, the Province of New Brunswick and Canada signed the Mi'gmag Wolastoqiyik/New Brunswick/Canada - Umbrella Agreement on September 9, 2011. This Agreement establishes an effective and orderly process to help guide discussions among the parties towards the conclusion of a Framework Agreement an Aboriginal and treaty rights and self-government and a Consultation Agreement.

• Canada, Province of New Brunswick and Mi'gmag and Maliseet of New Brunswick Establish Negotiation Process

Prince Edward Island

The Mi'kmaq of Prince Edward Island, the Province of Prince Edward Island and Canada signed a Partnership Agreement on December 1, 2007, which strengthens their relationship and establishes a tripartite process to address issues of mutual concern such as education, health, child and family services, justice and economic development.

• Canada, Province and Mi'kmaq of Prince Edward Island Embark on New Partnership

Nova Scotia

The Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, the Province of Nova Scotia and Canada signed an Umbrella Agreement on June 7, 2002, and a Framework Agreement on February 23, 2007. Through the Framework Agreement, the parties have agreed to enter into a negotiation process which provides a constructive and practical way of addressing the treaty and Aboriginal rights and title of the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia. The parties are currently negotiating an Agreement-in-Principle and discussions are in progress on issues including wildlife, lands, governance and National Parks.

On August 31, 2010, the parties also signed the Terms of Reference for a Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Consultation Process. This Agreement streamlines and facilitates consultation by establishing an orderly process for Crown consultations with the thirteen Mi'kmaq First Nations.

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Chronology
• Treaty Commemorative Statement  
•  Full Negotiations on Made-in-Nova Scotia Process Launched by Minister Prentice, Mi'kmaq Chiefs of Nova Scotia and Minister Baker February 23, 2007

Additional Information

• The Kwilmuk Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office 
• The Province of Nova Scotia - Office of Aboriginal Affairs