Fisheries Law
Fisheries Law is a set of regulations of Nipissing First Nation.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- March 2016: The law has been in place since 2006 to manage commercial fishing activities within the community. It requires band members who fish commercially to obtain a permit and follow annual regulations regarding seasons and gear. The 2016 memorandum of understanding provides provincial support for the implementation and enforcement of this law.[2]
- September 2016: This law was established in 2006 to ensure the long-term sustainability of the local fishery. It represents a commitment to move beyond simple self-monitoring toward active management of communal resources.[3]
- September 2018: The law was updated in 2015 following community consultation to reduce the number of allowable gillnets and increase mesh sizes. Violations of this law include selling fish that were harvested under the pretense of subsistence or ceremonial fishing. Nipissing First Nation uses this law to regulate the commercial harvest of walleye to ensure long-term sustainability.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nipissing First Nation extends 2018 fishery season", Anishinabek News, 14 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ontario recognizes Nipissing First Nation’s Fisheries Law", Anishinabek News, 24 March 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "With rights, come responsibilities", Anishinabek News, 13 September 2016 (archived copy; original article).