November 18, 2020 Late last week the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) issued a statement claiming excessive fishing in St. Peter’s Bay and their concerns about it impacting the long-term sustainability of lobster. The Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, since time immemorial, have also shared concerns about sustainability of
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The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs – Media Releases
Canada Not Acting in Good Faith on Avon River
November 20, 2020 Members of the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs had a meeting booked today to talk to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Minister Bernadette Jordan on their concerns with the recently shelved Ministerial Order (MO) on Windsor Causeway Avon River Aboiteau. Despite being told
DFO Planning Action to Seize Traps
October 30, 2020 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) has received information indicating the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Conservation and Protection Department may be moving in to seize community authorized gear and traps from the Mi’kmaw Moderate Livelihood fishery across Nova Scotia. The Assembly condemns this action
Assembly Responds to Recent Community Announcements
October 28, 2020 “While the recent decisions of Sipekne’katik and Membertou to step away from the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs is disappointing news for all of us, we have always respected the autonomy of our communities. We are pleased to have worked alongside Chief Terrance Paul and Chief
Canada Continues to Fail the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia in a time of Great Adversity
October 23, 2020 Yesterday, members of the Assembly met with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Regional Director General Doug Wentzell, in an on-the-record consultation meeting, under the Terms of Reference for a Mi’kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada Consultation Process, and with DFO’s Lead Negotiator Jim Jones, in an off-the-record negotiations