North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council
The NSMTC primarily serves our seven Member Nations (Ugpi’ganjig, Oinpegitjoig, Natoaganeg, Metepenagiag, L'nui Menikuk, Tjipõgtõtjg, and Amlamgog), as well as 25 other Atlantic First Nation communities.
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What an awesome start to AILES 2026! ⚡
Yesterday, we kicked off our fifth annual Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium with pre-conference activities and our Welcome Reception. Wela’lieg to everyone who joined us!
Today, we’re heading into our first day of conference programming, with opening ceremonies, keynote speakers, and sessions covering a wide range of topics across the energy sector. Our Industry Tradeshow and Indigenous Artisan Market are also open!
We’re excited to get into today’s discussions and hear from the speakers bringing their knowledge and experience to the table!
➡️ Check out the full conference program: nsmtc.ca/ailes/program/
The 2026 Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium (AILES) is underway! We're excited to welcome delegates, speakers, sponsors, and partners to Saint John for the fifth annual AILES! 💡🌱🔌
Pre-conference participants are exploring local energy facilities on our Energy Assets Tour, taking part in a Two-Eyed Seeing Workshop, and enjoying a Walking Tour & Quill Workshop. We'll officially be kicking things off this evening with our Welcome Reception & Tradeshow Opening!
📋 Registration opens at 5pm.
🤝 Welcome Reception & Tradeshow Opening begins at 6pm in the Loyalist room.
➡️ View our full program: nsmtc.ca/ailes/program
📢 Happening tomorrow, September 17!
PLEASE SHARE TO HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
Anqotum is looking for First Nations moose harvesters in Wildlife Management Zones 7 and 8 to help collect liver samples during the fall 2026 harvest.
Join us at one of two upcoming sessions happening on September 17 to learn about the study, share your observations, and pick up a sample kit.
➡️ September 17 – 10am-12pm
Pabineau Band Hall, Oinpegitjoig
➡️ September 17 – 2pm-4pm
Anqotum Building, Natoaganeg
Sample kits are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Harvesters who collect and return a liver sample will receive a $50 gas card.
➡️ Learn more about the study:
nsmtc.ca/moose-study/