Mi’kmaw

4 Mi’kmaw bands launch moderate livelihood fisheries with DFO approval

A group representing commercial fishers says it supports the treaty fisheries.A Mi’kmaw fishing boat is seen flying the Mi’kmaw flag last year. (Eric Woolliscroft/CBC)Four Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia have announced the launch of government-approved moderate livelihood fisheries.  In a news release Wednesday, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs said the treaty fisheries will…

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3rd Mi’kmaw community launches moderate livelihood fishery in N.S.

The Pictou Landing First Nation has launched a moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia and released its management plan publicly.Chief Andrea Paul of the Pictou Landing First Nation announced Wednesday the community has launched a rights-based livelihood lobster fishery. (Steve Lawrence/CBC)A third Mi’kmaw community has launched a moderate livelihood lobster fishery in Nova Scotia.…

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