Mi'kmaq Fishery
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First Nation chief detained by fisheries officers in N.S. after launching fisheryChief Mike Sack says he was pulled over by fisheries officers shortly after he held a news conference at the Saulnierville Wharf.PoliticsAug 16, 2021
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Federal minister’s office concerned with Nova Scotia band’s lobster fishery intentSipekne'katik First Nation plans to proceed with a self-regulated treaty fishery on Monday.PoliticsAug 14, 2021
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N.S. First Nation further delays lobster fishing, saying it risks losing trapsThe 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.PoliticsJun 2, 2021
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N.S. Mi’kmaq to start season with scaled-down plans for fishery in St. Marys BaySipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack says the ceremonial fishery would initially be comprised of about 'four or five' lobster traps per person on the boat.PoliticsMay 27, 2021
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N.S. RCMP lay charges against 23 in ransacking of Middle West Pubnico lobster poundRCMP 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.CanadaJan 12, 2021
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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 NationPoliticsDec 4, 2020
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Sipekne’katik First Nation secures sale for 45K kg of lobster caught by moderate livelihood fishersChief 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.PoliticsNov 18, 2020
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Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance confirms opposition to moderate livelihood fisheriesOsborne 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.PoliticsNov 14, 2020
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RCMP lay more charges in connection with violent response to moderate livelihood fisheryThe announcement Saturday is the latest action by RCMP in connection with the violent response to the Mi'kmaq moderate livelihood fishery in Nova Scotia.PoliticsNov 14, 2020
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Federal fisheries minister concerned about size of Mi’kmaq fishery in Cape Breton bayBernadette Jordan said Friday that while the government recognizes the Mi'kmaq treaty right to fish, the scale of the lobster harvest in the bay is exceeding proposals made by Indigenous fishers.PoliticsNov 13, 2020
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