Man to argue Mi’kmaw have a right to fish for baby eels despite DFO ban
A Mi’kmaw man charged with illegally fishing for baby eels in Nova Scotia is representing…
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Sipekne’katik open lobster fishery over DFO objections
The Sipekne’katik opened their food and ceremonial fishery earlier this week. Each member of the…
Mi’kmaw fisher harvesting baby eels dumps catch as DFO moves in
Mi’kmaw fisher Fabian Francis is out on the water in the pitch black with a…
DFO interim agreement with Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia shows Ottawa’s plan working: minister
Departing Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan says the interim agreement signed with Mi’kmaq communities indicate her…
DFO in Nova Scotia punching holes in lobster tails to track them
Officials with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) are punching holes in the tails…
Mi’kmaw harvesters hold rally outside DFO headquarters in Dartmouth
Mi’kmaw fishers and their supporters held a gathering in front of the Atlantic headquarters for…
Mi’kmaw harvesters vow to keep fishing despite harassment from DFO officials
National chief surrounded by DFO while treaty fishing on Mi’kmaw boat.
DFO officers greet launch of Pictou Landing treaty fishery in Nova Scotia
Mi’kmaw leaders demand department stop cracking down on lobster harvesters exercising treaty right
Coastal First Nations in B.C. demand DFO respect their right to fish
On Aug. 4, the Ha’wiih issued fishers with licences. They will harvest according to allocations from their own fisheries plans.