The Board of Directors hold responsibility for the overall governance of NSNWA and passes all resolutions with regard to new initiatives undertaken by NSNWA personnel and its members. The Board meets on a regular basis to evaluate, review, and provide direction to the Executive Committee and the Executive Director.
The Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association has been in existence for 47 years, founded in 1972 by Helen Martin (Membertou), Annie Johnson (Eskasoni) and Martha Julien (Millbrook). On May 12, 1977, it was officially incorporated as a not-for-profit association under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia.
1990-2000