NS Lobster Dispute

• Sipekne’katik chief ‘optimistic’ about newly appointed fisheries minister, Joyce Murray

  The chief of Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia says he's looking forward to a clean slate with the newly appointed fisheries minister.

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  Oct 27, 2021
  
• Assembly of First Nations national chief visits N.S. to show solidarity with Sipekne’katik fishery

  National Chief RoseAnne Archibald was in St. Mary's Bay, hauling lobster traps alongside Sipekne’katik First Nation Chief Mike Sack.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
  
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• First Nation chief detained by fisheries officers in N.S. after launching fishery

  Chief Mike Sack says he was pulled over by fisheries officers shortly after he held a news conference at the Saulnierville Wharf.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2021
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• Federal minister’s office concerned with Nova Scotia band’s lobster fishery intent

  Sipekne'katik First Nation plans to proceed with a self-regulated treaty fishery on Monday.

  Politics

  Aug 14, 2021
• N.S. First Nation further delays lobster fishing, saying it risks losing traps

  The 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.

  Politics

  Jun 2, 2021
• N.S. Mi’kmaq to start season with scaled-down plans for fishery in St. Marys Bay

  Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack says the ceremonial fishery would initially be comprised of about 'four or five' lobster traps per person on the boat.

  Politics

  May 27, 2021
• N.S. RCMP lay charges against 23 in ransacking of Middle West Pubnico lobster pound

  RCMP 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.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2021
• 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 Nation

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2020
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• Sipekne’katik First Nation secures sale for 45K kg of lobster caught by moderate livelihood fishers

  Chief 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.

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  Nov 18, 2020
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• RCMP charge woman with assault in connection with vandalism of New Edinburgh lobster pound

  The 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.

  Crime

  Nov 17, 2020