FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2021 Today 196 traps that were seized from Mi’kmaw livelihood harvesters in Fall 2020 were finally returned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). The traps were seized by DFO’s Conservation and Protection Branch (C&P) during the fall fishery and belonged to Mi’kmaw Harvesters authorized under Community Netukulimk Livelihood Fishery Plans from both Potlotek and Eskasoni First Nations.
Author: Hailey Isadore
Chiefs Support Potlotek’s Case Against DFO in Consultation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2021 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs is furthering their support of Potlotek’s legal proceedings against the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s Canada (DFO) through the development of a Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Collaborative Enforcement Protocol. This Protocol was provided to DFO yesterday under the
Assembly Meeting – March 25, 2021
On behalf of the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) team, KMK presented on their desire to focus work on one specific area at a time. CMM has recommended that they focus on the Mersey Corridor first to move IPCAs forward effectively and meaningfully, one site at a time. The Assembly approved this approach. KMK provided an update on the implementation of
Mi’kmaw Cultural Tourism in Nova Scotia – February 2021
The recent media attention regarding the development project in Peggy’s Cove has generated a lot of discussion in both Mi’kmaw and non-Mi’kmaw communities. As many know, Peggy’s Cove is a beloved and iconic part of Nova Scotia, and one of the province’s most popular tourist areas. The Province of Nova
Assembly Meeting – December 17, 2020
Representatives from Burchells LLP spoke on the provincial restrictions of buying and selling harvests caught under the Supreme Court of Canada affirmed right of moderate livelihood. Legal options were discussed. The Assembly discussed the appointment of Allister Surrette by the government of Canada to discuss fisheries issues and sought legal