FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 30, 2021 Today 223 traps seized this fall from Mi’kmaw Harvesters authorized under Pictou Landing First Nation’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fishery Plans were returned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Conservation and Protection (C&P) branch. “Having the harvester’s gear returned today was a welcomed
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Kespukwitk Communities’ Livelihood Harvest Moves Forward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2021 Since the launch of the Mi’kmaw Treaty Rights-based fishery in Nova Scotia, Mi’kmaw communities in the traditional Mi’kmaw district of Kespukwitk – Acadia, Annapolis Valley, Bear River and Glooscap First Nations – have been working together on a livelihood plan for their shared waters
National, Regional and Mi’kmaw Chiefs Met Today to Discuss Livelihood Fisheries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2021 Today the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs (Assembly) met with the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Regional Chief Paul Prosper in Millbrook First Nation on livelihood fisheries in Nova Scotia. “This meeting with our
Assembly Supports Pictou Landing Netukulimk Harvesters
September 1, 2021 This morning, Pictou Landing’s netukulimk harvesters loaded their vessels to begin their first day of harvesting of the season. They were immediately approached by Conservation and Protection Officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and were advised that any traps set would be seized.
Potlotek and DFO Find a Cooperative Way Forward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2021 Since the launch of the Mi’kmaw Treaty Rights-based fishery last fall, many Mi’kmaw harvesters have had First Nation authorized gear and equipment seized. Tomorrow, that will change for the harvesters from Potlotek First Nation. Potlotek’s authorized harvesters, fishing under their community’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries