Mining in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia, the colonial name for Mi’kma’ki that is the unceded land of the Mi’kmaq, has a long and often tragic mining history, much of it built on the backs and the blood of miners.

Check out the tiles below to learn more.

Just a quick note: mineral rights in Nova Scotia are owned by the government, not the landowner. This is explained here.

If you are worried about your property and would like to see where claims have been made in your area, we have you covered. We have put together step-by-step instructions to help you navigate the government’s claims database and interactive map. You can find it here.