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RPPSG: Lobster Fishermen Wonder Who Governs the Fisheries

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

CHANDLER, Quebec, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the lobster stock is healthy almost everywhere in Gaspesie. However, according to the RPPSG scientist, worrying indicators suggest that something is happening in the bottom of the Baie des Chaleurs in area 21B.

Key Points: 
  • Following Listuguj's statements of September 26, 2022 and the response of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, commercial lobster fishermen in Gaspesie are wondering who governs and manages the lobster fishery.
  • CHANDLER, Quebec, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the lobster stock is healthy almost everywhere in Gaspesie.
  • Only the spring lobster fishery is certified sustainable by the Marine Stewartship Council through the efforts of commercial fishermen.
  • In September 2021, the First Nation declared that it had a right to govern its affairs on its lands and waters, including decision-making for the community's lobster fishermen.

Listuguj Mi'gmaq Rangers to oversee First Nation's fall lobster fishery

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Monday, September 26, 2022

LISTUGUJ, QC, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - On September 26 the Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation ("Listuguj") began its fall lobster fishery.

Key Points: 
  • LISTUGUJ, QC, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - On September 26 the Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation ("Listuguj") began its fall lobster fishery.
  • "Recognition of the Mi'gmaq Rangers and the laws we use to govern our fishery is an important step towards reconciliation," said Darcy Gray, Chief of the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government.
  • Listuguj has fished for lobster every fall for the past 20 years in the Baie des Chaleurs, within its traditional territory of Gespe'gewa'gi.
  • Listuguj's lobster fishery is governed by the community's own lawthe Listuguj Lobster Lawand the fishery is monitored by the community's own enforcement agencythe Mi'gmaq Rangers.