lobster dispute

• N.S. First Nation further delays lobster fishing, saying it risks losing traps

  The band is also concerned about the safety of its fishers after violence erupted last fall when fishers from the community set traps in St. Marys Bay.

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  Jun 2
• N.S. Mi’kmaq to start season with scaled-down plans for fishery in St. Marys Bay

  Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack says the ceremonial fishery would initially be comprised of about 'four or five' lobster traps per person on the boat.

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  May 27
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• Sipekne’katik band councillor, two fishermen to appear in court Monday

  Shaquest Miller and Dale Wagner are also set to appear on various charges related to similar conflicts between Indigenous and commercial lobster fishers.

  Canada

  Feb 15
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• Chief Sack looks ahead after new charges laid in lobster pound mobbing

  In a press release issued Tuesday, RCMP said 23 people have been charged with break-ins in relation to the October 2020 incident in Middle West Pubnico.

  Jan 13
• N.S. RCMP lay charges against 23 in ransacking of Middle West Pubnico lobster pound

  RCMP say 15 people face a charge each of break and enter while eight others face charges of break and enter and mischief in connection with the raid at a lobster pound in October.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Sipekne’katik First Nation ceases discussions with DFO on moderate livelihood fishery

  Chief Mike Sack of the Sipekne'katik First Nation say they may reconsider should there be a change in the department's approach.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020
• Sipekne’katik chief ‘disappointed’ with draft deal for moderate livelihood fishery

  "I am calling upon you, Mr. Trudeau, to ensure the Honour of the Crown," reads an open letter from Chief Mike Sack of the Sipekne'katik First Nation

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2020
• Sipekne’katik First Nation secures sale for 45K kg of lobster caught by moderate livelihood fishers

  Chief 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.

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  Nov 18, 2020
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• RCMP charge woman with assault in connection with vandalism of New Edinburgh lobster pound

  The charges announced on Wednesday are the third time someone has been charged in connection with the vandalizing of the fishing compound in New Edinburgh, N.S., on Oct. 14.

  Crime

  Nov 17, 2020
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• Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance confirms opposition to moderate livelihood fisheries

  Osborne Burke said his industry association, which represents about 140 lobster processors and lobster pounds, supports treaty rights but it must be done under the rules set by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2020