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We’koqma’q First Nation joining Potlotek First Nation in fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Building on the renewed understanding with Potlotek First Nation reached last month, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has reached an understanding with We’koqma’q First Nation that will see their members fishing jakej (lobster) in pursuit of a moderate livelihood and selling their catch in accordance with […]
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GNB: Key achievements realized in first year of local food and beverages strategy
19 May 2022 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson announced today that a number of key objectives from the Local Food and Beverages Strategy 2021-2025 have been accomplished. Launched in January 2021, the aim of the four-year action plan is to benefit the province’s agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries sectors through work […]
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DFO minister violating spirit and intent of LILCA by ignoring concerns over shrimp quotas
May 13, 2022 The Nunatsiavut Government is taking the position that the recent decision of Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray to deny an increase in shrimp quotas in waters directly adjacent to the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area violates the spirit and intent of the Labrador Inuit Land Clams Agreement (LILCA). “We have a Constitutionally-protected right to […]
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DFO ‘showed some leadership’ on P.E.I. Indigenous fishery solution, says chief – CBC
May 13, 2022 Understanding between DFO and Lennox Island a compromise, says Darlene Bernard Lennox Island Chief Darlene Bernard is not entirely happy with an agreement reached with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on the Indigenous lobster fishery off P.E.I., but she is optimistic the groundwork has been laid for a good relationship into […]
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New DNA insights can help transform Arctic marine biodiversity and fisheries management
Nunavut Fisheries Association and eDNAtec form research alliance: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge with eDNA Newfoundland & Labrador – May 10, 2022 – There are significant knowledge gaps relating to Canada’s biodiversity in the north, including Inuit Nunangat. Traditional environmental programs have been limited due to remote, harsh arctic conditions. The Nunavut Fisheries Association (NFA) and environmental genomics specialists, […]
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Commercial elver fisher accuses Indigenous groups of poaching – CBC
May 09, 2022 Court documents seek injunction against Indigenous fishers A legal battle is brewing in southwestern New Brunswick between a licensed commercial eel fisher and some First Nations fishers. Mary Ann Holland, who has been fishing elvers since 1988, is accusing several Indigenous groups and individuals of poaching elvers in waterways where she has […]
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Why Lennox Island First Nation launching a treaty fishery without federal approval is significant – CBC
May 06, 2022 The story of the moderate livelihood fishery goes back centuries Prince Edward Island’s Lennox Island First Nation is set to launch its first moderate livelihood fishery — or treaty fishery — on Saturday. The fishery is not authorized by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, after negotiations to reach an agreement were […]
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Pictou Landing First Nation Livelihood Fishery Set to Begin
April 29, 2022 Mi’kmaw Harvesters from Pictou Landing First Nation will be taking to the waters under their community’s Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan, to fish for a moderate livelihood on April 30, 2022. Like many Mi’kmaw communities, Pictou Landing has been working with their community members to develop a Netukulimk Livelihood Fisheries Plan, that outlines […]
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Renewal of interim understanding reached that will see Potlotek First Nation members fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 29, 2022 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Building on last year’s successful moderate livelihood fishery, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has reached a second interim understanding with Potlotek First Nation that will see their members fishing jakej (lobster) in pursuit of a moderate livelihood and selling their catch under Potlotek’s Netukulimk […]
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Pictou Landing First Nation to pursue spring moderate livelihood lobster fishery
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada April 29, 2022 Moncton, New Brunswick – The Government of Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is actively working with First Nations across the Maritime provinces and the Gaspé region of Québec to further implement their Treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood […]
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