Board of Directors
The Board of Directors for the Union of Nova Scotia Indians is comprised of the Chiefs of any Nova Scotia's First Nation communities affiliated with the Association. Presently, seven of the 13 First Nation communities are associated with the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. The populations within these communities represent approximately 70 per cent of the registered Indian population in Nova Scotia.
USNI Board of Directors
Acadia Band - Chief Debra Robinson
Chapel Island Band - Chief Kenneth Andrew Basque
Eskasoni Band - Chief Charlie Dennis
Membertou Band - Chief Terrance Paul
Shubenacadie Band - Chief Jerry Sack
Waycobah Band - Chief Morley Googoo
Wagmatcook Band - Chief Lester Peck
Mi'kmaq Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy of the Mi'kmaq Grand Council is an honorary member of the Board of Directors. Our by-laws also allow for the inclusion of additional, non-voting representatives to the board from larger First Nation communities such as Eskasoni and Shubenacadie. The Board of Directors holds meetings four times each year.
Message
Joe B. Marshall, Executive Director
Pjila’sij mset uen. Welta’sultiek pisquetaioq ula Union-ewey Website. Ulaptemoq kisna aluaptemoq; kinua’tuitesnen.
Welcome to everyone. We are happy that you have logged in to the Union’s website.
We will try and present to you the programs being administered by the Union. Our staff will try, as time permits, to update regularly their program’s activities and changes. As the Union gets more involved with other Mi’kmaq initiatives we will keep you informed of their progress. One of our goals is, “To preserve an enhanced way of life for the Mi’kmaq that is assured ... Read More