The Feds have had over 20 years to define what "moderate livelihood" means as per the Supreme Court's Marshall decision.
Successive federal governments decided to stick their head in the sand and ignore the issue.
Eventually, First Nations got tired of waiting, while their members generally lived in poverty.
Commercial fisherman are upset because they feel that First Nations fishers are depleteing the fishing stocks. These fisheries are the only economic option for a good income in these remote, small towns.
Where does the blame lie in this mess? It has to be the federal government. Their inaction has pitted sides against each other.
Good luck fixing this mess.
|