They're moving out and there's not a whole lot of lobster out there now. Bob Allain, a Fisheries spokesman, said the department will monitor the situation. We would hope the fishing could end very quickly but we'll just have to wait and see and continue to monitor. Bartibogue said most of the remaining native traps probably will be gone by Monday.
Lobsters are migratory and they settle in the deep waters outside the bay for the winter.
To me, it brings a lot of pride and dignity to our people. We achieved what we wanted to achieve. The six-week standoff between Ottawa and Burnt Church resulted in a number of ugly and dangerous confrontations on Miramichi Bay. The reserve has received support during the conflict from other native groups across Canada, including the Assembly of First Nations. The annual event will have special significance for the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet people this year.