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Sipekne’katik chief ‘optimistic’ about newly appointed fisheries minister, Joyce MurrayThe chief of Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia says he's looking forward to a clean slate with the newly appointed fisheries minister.CanadaOct 27, 2021
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First Nation in N.S. vows to keep fishing despite arrest for ‘unauthorized fishery’Chief Mike Sack says members of the Sipekne'katik First Nation will fish until the end of the year as planned.CanadaAug 20, 2021
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Treaty rights an election issue: Indigenous chiefChief Mike Sack of the Sipekne'katik First Nation says the impacts of colonization and the residential school system have had a stranglehold on Indigenous communities for decades.CanadaAug 7, 2021
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Ottawa wants Indigenous livelihood fisheries in N.S. part of commercial seasonDFO says the fisheries will operate while negotiations continue on how First Nations in Nova Scotia can affirm their treaty rights to fish for a moderate livelihood.CanadaMar 3, 2021
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Sipekne’katik files court action against Nova Scotia to claim fishing treaty rightThe court action asks the court to declare that provincial fishing regulations are unconstitutional and contrary to Treaty Rights.PoliticsFeb 3, 2021
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Sipekne’katik First Nation ceases discussions with DFO on moderate livelihood fisheryChief Mike Sack of the Sipekne'katik First Nation say they may reconsider should there be a change in the department's approach.CanadaDec 10, 2020
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N.S. man faces assault charge in confrontation over Indigenous fisheriesThe incident occurred as crowds gathered near the lobster pound that was to handle the catch harvested by Sipekne'katik First Nation fishers.CrimeDec 4, 2020
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Trouble brewing ahead of start to Nova Scotia fall lobster season: Indigenous leaderChief Mike Sack says the seizures by Fisheries Department officers have undermined negotiations with Ottawa aimed at establishing a moderate livelihood fishery.CanadaNov 26, 2020
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Sipekne’katik First Nation secures sale for 45K kg of lobster caught by moderate livelihood fishersChief Michael Sack told Global News that the Sipekne’katik First Nation has been unsuccessful in its attempts to talk with fisheries officials. 'Talks have broken down,' he said.PoliticsNov 18, 2020
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N.S. premier responds to N.S. assembly of chiefs co-chair stepping downMembertou Chief Terry Paul’s announced Wednesday he was stepping down as co-chair of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs, due in part to distrust.CanadaOct 29, 2020
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