NS Lobster Dispute
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Restorative justice to be used in resolving charges in Nova Scotia lobster pound riotCharges of break and enter and mischief were initially announced by the RCMP in January 2021 in connection with the 2020 incident at the lobster pound in Middle West Pubnico, N.S.CanadaFeb 11, 2022
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Sipekne’katik chief ‘optimistic’ about newly appointed fisheries minister, Joyce MurrayThe chief of Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia says he's looking forward to a clean slate with the newly appointed fisheries minister.CanadaOct 27, 2021
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Assembly of First Nations national chief visits N.S. to show solidarity with Sipekne’katik fisheryNational Chief RoseAnne Archibald was in St. Mary's Bay, hauling lobster traps alongside Sipekne’katik First Nation Chief Mike Sack.CanadaSep 9, 2021
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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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