First Nation chiefs say Nova Scotia budget cuts appear targeted at Mi’kmaw programs – Global News

February 27, 2026

A group representing the majority of First Nations chiefs in Nova Scotia says the provincial government’s budget cuts appear to be targeting Mi’kmaw-specific programs.

The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs said in a statement today that the Progressive Conservatives have cut many programs created to address historic — and persistent — systemic inequalities.

The chiefs say 21 programs related to Mi’kmaw education, early childhood development, language, health and economic development were cut earlier this week by 50 to 100 per cent.