Tag: mi’kmaq

Violence and Arson over Fishery is a Failure of Government
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Violence and Arson over Fishery is a Failure of Government

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 14, 2020   “The violence and intimidation in Southwest Nova Scotia must be stopped and denounced by all. This continuing anarchy represents a failure by two levels of government to protect law and order” – Thomas Trappenberg, leader of the Green Party of Nova Scotia   The heinous acts of...

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Press Release – Vigilantism in the Fisheries Dispute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 22, 2020 THERE IS NO PLACE IN CANADA FOR VIGILANTISM   The Green Party of Nova Scotia condemns in the strongest possible terms the illegal acts of vigilantism demonstrated by some Fundy shore commercial fishermen over the past 24 hours.   Canadian civilians are not allowed to enforce regulations or...

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Leader’s Rant: On Grandmothers and Neighbors

Another frustrating day. Warning, this is a bit of a rant. It is so heartwarming to see how three Mi’kmaq grandmothers rushed to save our livelihood to protect our water. After their release they came to the province house to fight on. The fight against Alton Gas is becoming for me a symbol for our...

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Green Party of Nova Scotia Holds Earth Day Weekend Convention in Wolfville

For Immediate Release – 23 April 2018 (HALIFAX) –  Thirty members, guests, and observers of the Green Party of Nova Scotia gathered this weekend at the L’Arche Hall in Wolfville. The weekend marks the second Annual General Meeting since the Party’s near-dissolution in 2016. In the last year, leadership reported that the membership has more...