As several Indigenous nations in eastern Canada make overlapping claims to their traditional lands, they say the biggest obstacle won't be dealing with each other, but with the government of New Brunswick.
Kevin Bissett
Peskotomuhkati Chief Hugh Akagi is seen in an undated handout photo. A recent Supreme Court decision about Indigenous rights on the west coast may have implications for First Nations groups who straddle the Maine - New Brunswick border on the east coast. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cynthia Howland, MANDATORY CREDIT May 01, 2021 - 1:03 PM
FREDERICTON - A recent Supreme Court decision about Indigenous hunting rights on the west coast may have implications for First Nations groups who straddle the Maine - New Brunswick border on the opposite side of the country.
The April 23 decision stated an American Indigenous man has a constitutionally protected right to hunt in British Columbia given his people s historic ties to the region.