Ashton Bernard, 34, from Eskasoni First Nation
Arden Bernard, 25, from Eskasoni First Nation
Rayen Francis, 25, from Pictou Landing First Nation
Zachery Nicholas, 37, from Pictou Landing First Nation

A provincial court judge in Bridgewater, N.S. confirmed that a sentencing circle has been scheduled for one of four Mi’kmaw fishermen charged with illegally fishing for lobster during a closed commercial season.

Judge Paul Scovil said in court on February 7 that the sentencing circle for Ashton Bernard will occur on February 22, 2024, in his home community of Eskasoni First Nation in Unama’ki (Cape Breton).

Judge Scovil also issued bench warrants f…

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