Tensions were still running high in Saulnierville, N.S., Sunday evening as commercial fishers continue to condemn the new self-regulated lobster fishery launched by Sipekne'katik First Nation earlier this week. RCMP officers stand on the Saulnierville wharf in front of supporters of a Mi'kmaw fishery on Sept.20, 2020. Many commercial lobster fishermen are opposed to the new fishery because they consider it to be illegal. Sack has said the blockades, made of lobster traps and rope, went up in response to commercial fishermen trying to intimidate and start fights with Mi'kmaw fishermen and their supporters. The chief has also said the fight isn't with the commercial fishermen but with the federal government and he's encouraging his community to recognize that.

Source: CBC News September 20, 2020 15:57 UTC