This week, we kicked off the new year by diving back into work and school. Some of us have set our sights on 2025 resolutions, the holiday decorations are packed away, and many are carrying a few extra pounds courtesy of all those festive treats.
In 2024, we made great strides together by advancing important initiatives for economic growth, education, health and housing, as well as environmental stewardship.
As we enter 2025, let us continue to walk this path of progress. My hope is that this year will be one of collaboration, learning, and healing. It is a time to listen to each other, and to the land. It is also a time to dream boldly, imagining new ways to strengthen our Nation while preserving the traditions and values that define who we are as Mi’kmaq people.
This year, I am particularly excited to focus on fostering opportunities for our youth, building stronger connections between our communities, and deepening our commitment to protecting the land that sustains us. Let us make decisions to create a brighter future for generations to come.
As always, I encourage you to reach out, share your ideas, and lend your voice to the work ahead. The strength of our Nation lies in the power of our people, and I am deeply honored to serve as your Chief.
May the new year bring you good health, happiness. Let us look forward with hope, determination, and pride in all that we are and all that we will achieve.