Share this Story: First Nation chief detained in Nova Scotia after launching out-of-season lobster fisheryFirst Nation chief detained in Nova Scotia after launching out-of-season lobster fishery 'We're treaty people, and we have a treaty right to fish, so that's what we're calling it': Sipekne'katik Chief Mike Sack Photo by John Morris / ReutersArticle content The chief of Sipekne’katik First Nation was taken in for questioning by federal fisheries department officers on Monday, moments after he announced the expansion of his band’s self-regulated lobster fishery in St. Marys Bay. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Sipekne’katik band says it is no longer using the term “moderate livelihood fishery,” preferring “treaty fishery” instead. The First Nation had recently operated its food, social and ceremonial lobster fishery, which is regulated by Jordan’s department, but the fishery licence does not permit the sale of the catch.

Source: National Post August 16, 2021 20:48 UTC