US EditionSipekne’katik First Nation Bans N.S. Premier, Justice Minister From All Band Lands
Sipekne'katik First Nation banned Nova Scotia leaders from reserve lands with $50,000 fines, citing provincial overreach after a crackdown on illegal cannabis dispensaries.
- On Tuesday, Sipekne'katik First Nation chief and council declared no provincial jurisdiction and banned Premier Tim Houston, Attorney General Scott Armstrong, and Leah Martin from band lands.
- Following a provincial review that found at least 118 illegal outlets, Scott Armstrong directed police last week to crack down on illegal cannabis dispensaries and sought co-operation from 13 Mi'kmaq chiefs.
- Chief Michelle Glasgow said Premier Tim Houston has not visited the community and accused his provincial government of forming laws that direct harm and violate constitutionally protected Mi'kmaw rights, adding he has `lost all credibility as the province's elected Premier'.
- Sipekne'katik said trespassers face a $50,000 fine, and other First Nations aligned actions include Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Tamara Young ordering RCMP not to enter and the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs criticizing the provincial letter.
- First Nations cannabis advocates say police action threatens Mi'kmaq sovereignty, while the province upholds the Cannabis Control Act and Scott Armstrong said treaty-rights claims `has not been established' on Dec. 4.
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Sipekne’katik First Nation bans Houston, cabinet ministers
Sipekne’katik First Nation is once again chastising the Houston government and says that the premier and two of his cabinet ministers are not welcome on reserve lands. The premier's office says it takes the message as a threat.
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Sipekne’katik First Nation bans N.S. premier, ministers in cannabis spat
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N.S. premier responds to criticism from Mi'kmaq over cannabis crackdown
“We’re just trying to protect Nova Scotians,” Premier Tim Houston said. “We don’t want Nova Scotians consuming cannabis that could be filled with pesticides, which happens more often in unregulated markets. We also have concerns around the potency of the supply.”
Sipekne'katik bans Premier Houston, Ministers Armstrong, Martin from their lands » The Laker News
INDIAN BROOK: A Band Council Resolution signed by Sipekne’katik First Nation declares Premier Tim Houston, Justice Minister and Attorney General Scott Armstrong, and Minister of L’nu Affairs, Leah Martin, are banned as undesirables from all Sipekne’katik band lands and events. The Chief and Council of Sipekne’katik oversee Sipekne’katik lands on behalf of their members. These lands are occupied by Sipekne’katik men, women, children and families.…
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