What happened during the Burnt Church incident in 1999?

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The Burnt Church incident in 1999 involved non-Indigenous fishers destroying thousands of Mi'kmaq lobster traps that were laid out of season. This was due to a disagreement over the interpretation of treaty rights. The Supreme Court later ruled that the Mi'kmaq did indeed have treaty rights to lay lobster traps off-season. In 2002, an agreement was reached that only permitted Burnt Church First Nation members to fish off-season for sustenance. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

What Happened During the Burnt Church Incident in 1999