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Lobster giant partially owned by Indigenous bands delivering higher sales and profitsA seafood giant that is half-owned by a coalition of First Nations is reporting a leap in annual sales, as 2022 revenues rose by $71.6 million compared to the year before.CanadaMar 17, 2023
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Mi’kmaw First Nation, environmental group work on creating zero-emission lobster boatAn environmental charity and Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia are partnering to develop the first generation of electric lobster boats on the East Coast.CanadaDec 2, 2022
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Economic reconciliation: B.C. showcase highlights Indigenous business successChief Terry Paul of the Membertou First Nation in Nova Scotia shared lessons learned from his role in securing the $1-billion Clearwater Seafoods acquisition.EconomyMay 26, 2022
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Premium Brands, Indigenous groups’ $1-billion bid to buy Clearwater completedThe $1-billion transaction, including debt, is also expected to see the Indigenous coalition hold Clearwater's Canadian fishing licences within a fully Mi'kmaq owned partnership.CanadaJan 25, 2021
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First Nations chief calls $1-billion Clearwater deal a “generational acquisition”Membertou First Nation Chief Terry Paul said Tuesday the acquisition would create an enduring legacy for Mi'kmaq communities.EconomyNov 10, 2020
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Mi’kmaq coalition acquires 50% of Nova Scotia-based seafood giant Clearwater SeafoodsThe Mi’kmaq not only become 50 per cent owners of the company, but expect to hold Clearwater’s Canadian fishing licences.EconomyNov 9, 2020
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N.S. premier responds to N.S. assembly of chiefs co-chair stepping downMembertou Chief Terry Paul’s announced Wednesday he was stepping down as co-chair of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs, due in part to distrust.CanadaOct 29, 2020
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Clearwater Seafoods selling 2 offshore lobster licences to Membertou First Nation for $25MPreviously, Clearwater Seafoods owned all eight licences issued for Canada's offshore lobster fishery known as Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 41.EnvironmentSep 8, 2020
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Clearwater Seafoods and 14 First Nations reach 50-year Arctic surf clam dealChief Terrence Paul of Membertou First Nation says it is a business development model that has been successful for his community in other sectors.CanadaMar 12, 2019
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Family testifies about pain of searching 24 years for missing Aboriginal womanOn Wednesday, the inquiry's commissioners said 900 people have registered to tell their story, and signalled they will be asking Ottawa for an extension and more money to hear the cases.CanadaNov 1, 2017
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