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 and the Made-in-Nova Scotia Process we are on the road to developing a new relationship with the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, one based on partnership, respect and mutual understanding.

Kekina'meuk - Learning about the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia

This resource was recently developed by the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq and contains valuable information on Mi'kmaq customs, history, governance and traditions.

Learn more about the Mi'kmaq in Nova Scotia
News Release (pdf)

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Nova Scotia's Aboriginal population increased 95 per cent over the past 10 years. For more info on this visit the Facts Sheets and Additional Information section.

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Summary of Public Servants Symposium on Aboriginal Matters (pdf)

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Made-in-Nova Scotia Process Update (pdf)






The Office is focused on building an inclusive, informed and more prosperous Nova Scotia. OAA is undertaking efforts to ensure that all Nova Scotians benefit from a closer relationship with our founding people, the Mi’kmaq.

On this website, you will find information on what we do, the communities we work with and some general resources that will hopefully increase your awareness of the issues facing Aboriginal people in Nova Scotia.

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