‘Complete Collapse’: Manitoba First Nation Takes Province to Court over Moose Hunting

‘Complete collapse’: Manitoba First Nation takes province to court over moose hunting

A First Nation in Manitoba is taking the province to court in an attempt to put a halt to moose harvesting in its territory, saying it infringes on the community’s right to hunt for food and for social and ceremonial purposes due to dwindling population numbers.

'Complete collapse': Manitoba First Nation takes province to court over moose hunting

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Misipawistik Cree Nation seeks court order to cancel licensed moose hunt in traditional territory

Misipawistik Cree Nation Chief Heidi Cook filed a Statement of Claim in the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench asking the Court to order the cancellation of licensed hunting for moose in those areas of the Traditional Territory of the Misipawistik Cree Nation that encompass Game Hunting Areas 10, 15 and 15A.