Another Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia has federal approval for a moderate livelihood fishery.
We’koqma’q First Nation in Cape Breton reached an understanding with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans this week.
Certain harvesters can now fish lobster and sell the harvest during the established 2022 commercial seasons in Lobster Fishing Areas 27 and 31A, which run until mid-July and the the end of June, respectively.
“Our harvesters continued to voice how they wanted to be able to exercise their Treaty Rights safely and they are excited to be able to provide for their families and our community through exercising their inherent rights,” said We’koqma’q Chief Annie Bernard-Daisley in a release Friday.
Both fishing areas are off the Cape Breton coast. There will be a limit of 210 traps per fishing area, according to a DFO release.