Marshall Decision

• Federal enforcement in N.S. fisheries dispute ‘political’: Mi’kmaw lawyer

  'We ask that any government officials here respect First Nations and their rights, not only today when I’m out on the boat, but every single day.'

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2021
  
• Seized traps returned to Sipekne’katik, which plans to launch ceremonial fishery next week

  Sipekne'katik First Nation plans to launch a Food, Social and Ceremonial Lobster Fishery on June 1, with a moderate livelihood fishery planned later this summer.

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
  
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• ‘We absolutely listened’: Minister backs livelihood fisheries plan as some First Nations oppose it

  The federal government laid out a plan on Wednesday to negotiate short-term moderate livelihood fishing arrangements with interested Nova Scotia First Nations.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2021
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• Cape Breton’s Potlotek First Nation to sue Nova Scotia over livelihood fisher

  The notice says provincial regulations infringe on Potlotek's treaty right to sell, purchase and process fish and prevents Mi'kmaq fishers from exercising their treaty right.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021
• RCMP charge man in connection with shots fired at a boat near Pictou Landing

  The charges announced on Friday mean that at least 31 people have been charged in relation to the opening of the moderate livelihood fisheries and the violent response to them. 

  Crime

  Feb 5, 2021
• 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
• Mi’kmaq chief says ‘historic’ deal on moderate livelihood fishery may be reached

  Mi'kmaq fishers faced violence and vandalism last month after launching a rights-based lobster fishery in southwest Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2020
• 5 things to know about the dispute over Nova Scotia’s Indigenous lobster fishery

  Here are five things to know about the Indigenous lobster fishery in Nova Scotia.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2020
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• As Ottawa commits to protect treaty rights, Sipekne’katik chief says ‘actions speak louder than words’

  More is necessary to ensure treaty rights are being protected, said Chief Michael Sack.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2020
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• Bellegarde says calm needed in lobster dispute ahead of work to define key right

  'Defining that moderate livelihood is the next big step going forward,' said the Indigenous leader.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2020