At the Treaty Day ceremonies in 2008, the Chiefs made an official proclamation. The proclamation read:
Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia Nationhood Proclamation
Two hundred and fifty six years ago the Mi’kmaq signed the Treaty of 1752. This is one within the Covenant Chain of Treaties signed between the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia and the Crown from 1725 to 1761. We recognize and affirm that our Treaties are made Nation to Nation by their respective governments.
The Chiefs of Nova Scotia hereby come together to proclaim and assert nationhood of the Mi’kmaq Nova Scotia over our traditional lands and waters.
We the chiefs and councils of Nova Scotia as the elected representatives of the Mi’kmaq agreed to work together to develop a Mi’kmaw governance structure that unites and empowers our nation to enhance the quality of life and well-being of our people.
Proclaimed at Halifax, Nova Scotia on this 1st day of October, A.D. 2008
