Livelihood Fishery

• Moderate livelihood fishery launched by First Nation in Cape Breton

  We'koqma'q is now the sixth First Nation to come to an agreement for moderate livelihood fishing in N.S., along Potlotek, Pictou Landing, Acadia, Bear River and Annapolis Valley.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
  
• Ottawa wants Indigenous livelihood fisheries in N.S. part of commercial season

  DFO 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.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2021
  
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• Lobster protests: Nova Scotia MP demands immediate action from Ottawa

  Hundreds of non-Indigenous commercial fishermen staged protests at two wharfs in southwestern Nova Scotia, alleging illegal fishing in St. Marys Bay.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2020