Discussions between DFO and Mi’kmaq chiefs break down

First Nations protest seizure of more than 200 traps by DFO

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Drake Lowthers
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Protesters from First Nations around Cape Breton were at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans office in Lennox Passage on October 21, protesting the confiscation of approximately 200 lobster traps from fishermen engaged in the moderate livelihood fishery.

POTLOTEK FIRST NATION: The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs says the federal government has failed them again. Recently, authorized Mi’kmaq community harvesters, from both Potlotek and Eskasoni First Nations, have had over 200 legal traps seized by Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) conservation and protection officers in St. Peter’s Bay. The assembly suggests…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.

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Drake Lowthers
Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.