Challenges and opportunities for Mi’kmaq Aboriginal and treaty rights to fish in Nova Scotia, Canada
Type of Evidence: Academic Literature
Summary of Key Findings:
The publication examines the challenges and opportunities surrounding Mi’kmaq Aboriginal and treaty fishing rights in Nova Scotia, Canada, emphasizing the need for enhanced governance that respects Mi’kmaq authority, addresses injustices, improves relationships among governing authorities, and integrates Mi’kmaw and western knowledge systems to ensure legitimacy.
Topics & Keywords:
Fishing rights, Governance challenges, Mi'kmaq Aboriginal rights, Treaty rights, Two-Eyed Seeing research framework
Limitations:
Key limitations include a lack of progress in enhancing governance that respects Mi’kmaq authority, injustices and divisions among First Nations perpetuated by the Indian Act, the need to integrate Mi’kmaw and western knowledge systems, inadequate governance structures to address conflict among Mi’kmaw fishers, and the challenge of building shared values to improve relationships among governing authorities.
