It was a complicated relationship

Context :

René Levesque was the premier of Quebec from 1976 to 1985. He was a sovereignist and Quebec nationalist. One of the laws his government passed made it possible for the First Nations of Quebec to go to school in their language. As a result, today 80% of indigenous quebecois can speak their language. 

Lévesque was also premier during a dispute over fishing quotas with the Mi’kmaq. The dispute eventually escalated with the government sending riot police to dismantle fishing nets. 

It’s simple. The fish are more native to the land than the Indians. Therefore, they have more rights.