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Nova Scotia court rules in favour of Mi'kmaw lobster fishers

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A Nova Scotia judge has dismissed charges against three Mi'kmaw harvesters accused of illegally catching lobster.

First charged in 2018, the three lobster fishermen argued they had a constitutionally protected treaty right to catch and sell fish to earn a moderate livelihood.

Ross Lord explains the significance of the decision, the relief and optimism among the Indigenous community and the next steps some First Nations could take.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8204388/liberals-fishery-dispute-mikmaw-lawyer/

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