Fisheries Overview
Fisheries and Integrated Resources
The APC Fisheries and Integrated Resources Department is responsible for research, analysis, and development of policy alternatives and programs for all aspects of fisheries for our member communities. We support and work cooperatively with First Nation Leadership, Treaty Tables, Tribal Councils, AAROMs, Fisheries Directors, Academia, NGOs and Federal/Provincial Departments. Our work includes supporting the commercial communal fisheries operations of member communities and fostering long-term collaboration and management with communities and First Nation organizations on fisheries issues. We have a variety of projects and initiatives currently underway.
Current Projects & Initiatives
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- Atlantic First Nations Climate Change Leadership
- Ecosystem-Based Management
- Climate Change and Energy
- Fish and Fish Habitat
- Fisheries Conference and Awards Banquet
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Ocean Frontier Institute
- Species At Risk
For more information about APC’s Fisheries work please contact: fisheries@apcfnc.ca
Latest News
First Nation to resume fishery despite ongoing negotiations with DFO
A CTV article detailing Eel Ground First Nation resuming a treaty fishery for snow crab despite negotiations with DFO.
2 more dead North Atlantic right whales found in Gulf of St. Lawrence
A CBC article discussing more deaths of the endangered species. Two North Atlantic right whales were found floating dead in the Gulf of St. Lawrence...