Potlotek First Nation

• Cape Breton First Nation reaches understanding with DFO to set 700 lobster traps

  The arrangement announced means Indigenous fishers from the Potlotek First Nation will be able to conduct a so-called "moderate livelihood" fishery.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2021
  
• N.S. Mi’kmaq fisher says his movements are being watched and his traps seized by DFO

  Officers with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans have seized about 40 of his lobster traps in St. Peter's Bay since May 10.

  Canada

  May 19, 2021
  
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• Cape Breton First Nation asking for court order stopping lobster seizures by feds

  Potlotek First Nation is seeking a court order to stop the federal Fisheries Department from seizing gear and undertaking other enforcement actions against fishers.

  Canada

  May 11, 2021
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• Cape Breton’s Potlotek First Nation to sue Nova Scotia over livelihood fisher

  The 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.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021
• Atlantic First Nations building geothermal greenhouses to address food insecurity

  The economic development officer for Potlotek First Nation, said the greenhouse project is also creating jobs for people who have lost work during the pandemic.

  Environment

  Dec 30, 2020
• Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance confirms opposition to moderate livelihood fisheries

  Osborne 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.

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2020
• Federal fisheries minister concerned about size of Mi’kmaq fishery in Cape Breton bay

  Bernadette 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.

  Politics

  Nov 13, 2020
• N.S. Assembly of Mi’kmaw Chiefs demands DFO stop seizing moderate livelihood lobster traps

  If the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has seized any traps, the assembly said they must be returned 'immediately.'

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2020
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• RCMP investigating after Mi’kmaw fishing boat torched in suspicious fire

  RCMP are investigating the incident which damaged the commercial fishing boat at the Comeauville Wharf

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2020
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• Second Indigenous-run lobster fishery opens in Nova Scotia on Treaty Day

  Nearly 300 people attended the ceremony to launch the boats loaded with lobster traps out onto the water.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2020