Monthly Archives: May 2005

Chronicle-Herald Column: Courtroom doubles as history class

Posted on May 13, 2005 by Maureen

I’ve learned the history of my people from covering court cases. It’s a revelation I had while I was in Ottawa several months ago. I was there covering the court hearing of 35 Mi’kmaq loggers charged with cutting trees on … Continue reading →

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APTN National News: NS Metis Hunting Rights Court Case

Posted on May 1, 2005 by Maureen

In 2005, Jack Hatfield talked about his court case over Metis hunting rights in Nova Scotia. Hatfield, who was charged with shooting a deer without a license, argued he has a right to hunt for food or ceremonial purposes because … Continue reading →