Mi'kmaw Fishery
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Moderate livelihood fishery launched by First Nation in Cape BretonWe'koqma'q is now the sixth First Nation to come to an agreement for moderate livelihood fishing in N.S., along Potlotek, Pictou Landing, Acadia, Bear River and Annapolis Valley.CanadaMay 24, 2022
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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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RCMP charge woman with assault in connection with vandalism of New Edinburgh lobster poundThe charges announced on Wednesday are the third time someone has been charged in connection with the vandalizing of the fishing compound in New Edinburgh, N.S., on Oct. 14.CrimeNov 17, 2020
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Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq chief casts doubt on Ottawa’s bid to quell violence over lobsterThe chief says he expressed his concerns to federal Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett on Saturday.CanadaOct 25, 2020
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Additional RCMP officers deployed in N.S.: Public Safety Minister Bill BlairBlair said Nova Scotia RCMP are now able to draw on RCMP resources from neighbouring provinces within the Atlantic bubble.CanadaOct 19, 2020
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Sipekne’katik chief says meeting with federal government was ‘positive’Chief Mike Sack said this was the first time Mi’kmaq fishers were able to present their management plan for the Moderate Livelihood Fishery to the government.CanadaSep 29, 2020
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‘Not a conservation concern’: N.S. Mi’kmaq won’t deplete lobster stock, says expertMi'kmaq fisherman say non-Indigenous fishers have threatened and intimidated them for their off-season fishery.CanadaSep 25, 2020
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RCMP investigating incidents in relation to Mi’kmaq fishery disputeAround 350 traps set by Indigenous fishermen were pulled from the water by non-Indigenous fishermen over the weekend.CanadaSep 22, 2020
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N.S. Mi’kmaq want more than words from Ottawa in ongoing lobster conflictTwo ministers say they plan to work with Mi'kmaq leaders on the implementation of the First Nation's treaty right.CanadaSep 22, 2020
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