October 1st is Treaty Day in Nova Scotia. It recognizes the treaties signed between the British and Mi’kmaq, and marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month.
Check out Jim Michael’s recent commentary on Treaty Day and the Mi’kmaw constitutional right to a moderate livelihood fishery:
- The disputed Mi’kmaw lobster fishery has the law on its side, The Globe and Mail, October 1, 2020
- Fisheries minister adrift in approach to treaty rights, The Chronicle Herald, September 22, 2020
- Supreme Court’s recognition of treaty gives Mi’kmaw fishing rights force of law, The Chronicle Herald, August 24, 2020
Jim has dedicated his career to furthering the rights and interests of First Nations communities. With more than 25 years’ experience practicing Aboriginal law, Jim has become a trusted resource on First Nation legal issues.
Jim recently joined Pink Larkin to advocate on behalf of the Firm’s First Nations clients.