Mikmaq Treaty Rights
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Ottawa wants Indigenous livelihood fisheries in N.S. part of commercial seasonDFO says the fisheries will operate while negotiations continue on how First Nations in Nova Scotia can affirm their treaty rights to fish for a moderate livelihood.CanadaMar 3, 2021
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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, 2021
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‘Please don’t paint my riding as racist,’ Nova Scotia MP says amid Mi’kmaq lobster debateThe only Mi'kmaq politician sitting in Parliament, meanwhile, expressed optimism during the debate that lawmakers could reach a solution.CanadaOct 20, 2020
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‘We need a clear plan’: MPs clash during emergency debate on Mi’kmaw lobster fisheriesFour cabinet ministers and the NDP requested the emergency debate in the House of Commons over a treaty dispute between commercial fishermen and Mi'kmaq fishers.CanadaOct 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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