The Mi’kmaq lobster controversy made headlines. A dispute over Mi’kmaq fishermen’s right to fish out of the commercial season led to impassioned protests, verbal confrontations, brawls, and even destructive arson that polarized Canadians.
The Mi’kmaq lobster controversy made headlines. A dispute over Mi’kmaq fishermen’s right to fish out of the commercial season led to impassioned protests, verbal confrontations, brawls, and even destructive arson that polarized Canadians.
But the real cause for this controversy lies in a Supreme Court ruling made over 20 years ago and the failure of our elected government to intervene.
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This episode of Canada Explained details the history behind one of Canada's biggest indigenous-related issues to date.
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