2026 National Claims Research Workshop

November 17-19, 2026 | Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS

Situated in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral, unceded and unconquered territory of the Mi’kmaq, The Confederacy of Mi’kmaw Nations (CMN) and the NCRW Planning Committee are honoured to host the 2026 National Claims Research Workshop in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia from Tuesday November 17th to Thursday November 19th.  As hosts, we look forward to bringing together researchers, First Nations representatives, legal practitioners, historians, archivists, and policy experts to share knowledge, discuss emerging issues, and strengthen relationships within the claims research community.

The National Claims Research Workshop has long served as an important forum for collaboration, professional development, and the exchange of ideas. CMN is proud to welcome colleagues from coast to coast to Kjipuktuk and looks forward to fostering meaningful conversations, strengthening relationships, and supporting the continued advancement of claims research across Canada.

About CMN

The Confederacy of Mi’kmaw Nations (CMN) is a Tribal Council representing eight Mi’kmaw communities located throughout mainland Nova Scotia. Established in 1986, CMN works collaboratively with its member communities to advance Mi’kmaw rights, interests, and self-determination through a wide range of programs and services, including Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management, Community Services and Infrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources, Governance, Health & Social Services, Social Enterprise and Economic Development, and The Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre.

As the point of first European contact, Nova Scotia and the Atlantic region are home to a rich and complex history that continues to shape the work of claims research and reconciliation. From longstanding Treaty relationships to the preservation of historical records and oral histories, the region offers unique perspectives on the ongoing pursuit of justice and recognition for First Nations. We are pleased to provide an opportunity for participants to engage with these histories while experiencing the culture, hospitality, and natural beauty of Mi’kma’ki.Wela’lin and welcome to Mi’kma’ki.