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‘We absolutely listened’: Minister backs livelihood fisheries plan as some First Nations oppose itThe federal government laid out a plan on Wednesday to negotiate short-term moderate livelihood fishing arrangements with interested Nova Scotia First Nations.CanadaMar 4
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Cape Breton’s Potlotek First Nation to sue Nova Scotia over livelihood fisherThe 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.CanadaFeb 17
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RCMP charge man in connection with shots fired at a boat near Pictou LandingThe 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.ÂCrimeFeb 5
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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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Mi’kmaq chief says ‘historic’ deal on moderate livelihood fishery may be reachedMi'kmaq fishers faced violence and vandalism last month after launching a rights-based lobster fishery in southwest Nova Scotia.CanadaNov 29, 2020
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5 things to know about the dispute over Nova Scotia’s Indigenous lobster fisheryHere are five things to know about the Indigenous lobster fishery in Nova Scotia.EnvironmentOct 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.PoliticsOct 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.CanadaOct 18, 2020
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Sipek’nekatik lobster traps sabotaged as week of violence, anger ends'Unfortunately, if the DFO doesn't act and remove commercial fishermen from the water for interfering with our rights, the conversation will end.'CanadaOct 16, 2020
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Sipekne’katik First Nation calls for PM, RCMP to act after violence against moderate livelihood fisheryA letter sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from Chief Michael Sack of the Sipekne'katik First Nation says the RCMP's 'inaction is encouraging these terrorist acts by vigilantes that feel they have free reign.'CanadaOct 15, 2020
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