Dear Editor:

Kenny Basque of Potlotek shows the damage on his boat from vandalism.

Kenny Basque of Potlotek shows the damage on his boat from vandalism.

Five years ago when I was approached to take part in the Mi’kmaw fishery, I was hesitant. As a Mi’kmaw man, former band police officer, former band council member and Chief of Potlotek First Nation, in leadership positions for more than 28 years, I was well aware of the racism that I might encounter. All of my life, I have been a traditional hunter and gatherer, traditions pass ...

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