1969 - Union of Nova Scotia Indians is formed

Now known as the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq, this tribal council was formed in 1969 to fight for Indigenous rights and provide a unified political voice for the Indigenous peoples of Nova Scotia. Originally created in direct response to the threat of federal government’s White Paper, the organization has since expanded its mandate to include the provision of programs and services to its members alongside continued advocacy in political spaces.

“Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq.” Accessed September 15, 2026. https://www.unsm.org