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Mi’kmaq solidarity rally held at Clearwater Seafood Market in BedfordSolidarity Kjipuktuk/Halifax says its rally will call attention to how Clearwater's operations threaten the Mi'kmaq livelihood fishing.CanadaNov 4, 2020
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Lobster catch dropped in N.S. bay in years leading up to launch of Mi’kmaq fisheryData gathered from St. Marys Bay where a self-regulated Mi'kmaq lobster fishery has been recently launched shows a decrease in the catch in recent years.CanadaOct 7, 2020
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Mi’kmaw chiefs reduce state of emergency to state of readinessThe state of emergency was declared Sept. 18 due to political unrest, one day after Sipekne’katik First Nation fishers launched an independent fishery.Sep 29, 2020
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Hundreds gathered at Halifax Waterfront to stand in solidarity with Mi’kmaq fishersIn 1999 the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed a treaty right to hunt, fish and gather in pursuit of a moderate living, also known as Marshalls decision.Sep 26, 2020
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‘Not a conservation concern’: N.S. Mi’kmaq won’t deplete lobster stock, says expertMi'kmaq fisherman say non-Indigenous fishers have threatened and intimidated them for their off-season fishery.CanadaSep 25, 2020
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RCMP investigating incidents in relation to Mi’kmaq fishery disputeAround 350 traps set by Indigenous fishermen were pulled from the water by non-Indigenous fishermen over the weekend.CanadaSep 22, 2020
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N.S. Mi’kmaq want more than words from Ottawa in ongoing lobster conflictTwo ministers say they plan to work with Mi'kmaq leaders on the implementation of the First Nation's treaty right.CanadaSep 22, 2020
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Fishermen to haul traps in Nova Scotia Indigenous lobster fisheryTwo Mi'kmaq Senators added their voice in support of the fishery on Saturday.CanadaSep 19, 2020
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Lobster protests: Nova Scotia MP demands immediate action from OttawaHundreds of non-Indigenous commercial fishermen staged protests at two wharfs in southwestern Nova Scotia, alleging illegal fishing in St. Marys Bay.CanadaSep 16, 2020
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