Cape Dauphin is where Kluskap Cave is located.(Nicole MacLennan/CBC)
First Nations in Nova Scotia have a new way to protect and conserve lands.
The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs recently announced a new land trust to protect lands for ecological and cultural reasons. The Mi'kmaw-led initiative is called Sespite'tmnej Kmitkinu Conservancy.
Sespite'tmnej Kmitknu means "let us protect our territory/homeland."
"It's being supported by the Mi'kmaq for the Mi'kmaq," said Megan Pagniello, land trust co-ordinator with the Sespite'tmnej Kmitkinu Conservancy.
Pagniello said the trust will look at lands that are culturally significant, need restoration, have species at risk or have archeological importance.