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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2002

Darrin McDonald of the Mi'kmaq Big Cove First Nation is planning to fish for lobster this weekend.

He faces being arrested if he tries to set any traps. The federal government says a 1999 Supreme Court decision affirming rights of Mi'kmaq fishermen doesn't apply to First Nations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Get the Story:
Minister denies Mi'kmaq treaty applies (CBC 4/17)

Relevant Links:
The Marshall Case, Department of Fisheries and Oceans - www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/COMMUNIC/Marshall/marshall_e.htm
The Burnt Church Support Site - www.tao.ca/~beinglightbeing/burntchurch
Fishing Fury, from the CBC: cbc.ca/news/indepth/fishingfury/index.html

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