Bernadette Marshall, the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association interim president, said she's afraid that "what's going on out west" will be replicated in Nova Scotia. The deal is split 51 per cent to 49 percent, respectively, between the 13 Mi'kmaw bands of Nova Scotia and Calgary-based Black Diamond Group. Of the 13 Mi'kmaw band chiefs in Nova Scotia, four are women. In an emailed statement, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs said it has been clear with Pieridae that the recommendations from the MMIWG inquiry must be followed. Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin has said he supports the project, but the province will not chip in any money .

Source: CBC News June 02, 2021 09:00 UTC