In the Kennebecasis Bay, just north of Saint John, three small islands make up what are known as The Brothers, the only reserve land in the southern part of New Brunswick. Some believe that the three islands may be an important key to the Wolastoqiyik reasserting their rights over the land.

Six Wolastoqey communities have filed notice of a court action asserting title to their traditional lands along the St. John River, known to them as the Wolastoq.

As Mi'kmawharvestersset out Thursday to set their lobster traps, they launched a celebration of Mi'kmaq Treaty Day. This is a collection of photos captured throughout the day at the wharf in Saulnierville, N.S.