by Brian Hebert | May 13, 2016 | Boat Harbour Lawsuit, Victim Impact Statements
Nova Scotia Provincial Court judge, Del Atwood, minced no words in characterizing the historical mistreatment of a local Mi’kmaq First Nation: “The undeniable truth is that the experience of the Pictou Landing First Nation has been one of subjugation and...
by Brian Hebert | Mar 23, 2016 | Victim Impact Statements
Pictou Landing First Nation finally had its voice heard in court today. Judge Del Atwood imposed a $225,000 fine on Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation during a sentencing hearing in Pictou, Nova Scotia. Northern Pulp had pleaded guilty to an offence under the...