FAQ’s #1
December 2015 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Revenue Sharing
What is Mi’gmawei Mawiomi (MM)? The Mi’gmaq of Gesgapegiag, Gespe’g and Listuguj have always lived on the land and in our territory, which we call Gespe’gewa’gi. Our three communities came together and formed an alliance in 2000 to deal with matters of common concern including the allocation of lands and resources, economic and social development, revenue generation and improved services and capacity for our citizens. Our Vision Statement: An Independent (self-sustaining, self-determining) Mi’gmaq Government based on a Constitution that promotes & protects the rights, freedoms and well-being of the L’nu (the people).
Our Mission Statement: The Mi’gmaq Nation having inhabited Gespe'gewa'gi since time immemorial have inalienable title to the land, surrounding waters and unextinguished Aboriginal rights title and treaty rights throughout our territory. Therefore, our mission is to uphold, reaffirm and respect the treaty and Aboriginal rights and aspirations of our people by rebuilding the Mi'gmaq Nation through the repatriation of lands, resources and surrounding waters. This is achieved by forging alliances to support the pursuit of Mi’gmaq self-determination, by engaging in strategic partnerships with national and international bodies in areas of economic and social development; by strengthening our traditional and cultural norms and practices and other capacity and nation building endeavours.
Since 2000, MM has made historic steps towards self-determination including an agreement that outlines expectations and positions regarding consultation and accommodation measures (Gespe’gewa’gi Saqamawuti); a Statement of claim over Gespe’gewa’gi (Nm’tginen); and the appointment of a Speaker (Nutewistoq).
How does this partnership affect our Aboriginal and Treaty rights? Mi’gmawei Mawiomi works on behalf of all of the citizens of Gespe’gewa’gi. We are stronger when we work together. We are advocating for our collective Aboriginal and treaty rights in our territory. Mi’gmawei Mawiomi uses Mi’gmaq laws and traditions to resolve jurisdictional conflicts between Canada and/or Quebec and the Mi’gmaq.
What is the Mi’gmaq Mawiomi’s governance structure? The Mi’gmawei Mawiomi is made up of the Chiefs and Councilors of the three Mi’gmaq communities of Gesgapegiag, Gespe’g and Listuguj. Every attempt is made to make decisions by consensus.
What does the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) do? It’s the administrative arm of the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi. MMS carries out its work based on the four key strategic initiatives of the MM:
MMS is also responsible for recruiting, selecting and retaining staff, preferably citizens of the three communities and building capacity of all citizens, in order to meet the current and future needs arising from increased selfgovernment and revenue generation. Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat
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Frequently Asked Questions on Revenue Sharing / Part 1 - December 2015