Fisheries
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.
For more information about APC’s Fisheries work please contact: fisheries@apcfnc.ca
Current Projects & Initiatives
- Atlantic First Nations Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Canadian Coast Guard Indigenous Recruitment and Retention
- Climate Change and Cumulative Effects
- Fish and Fish Habitat
- Fisheries Conference and Awards Banquet
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Ocean Frontier Institute
- Species At Risk
Latest News
Transformative change underway at Fisheries and Oceans Canada to advance reconciliation
Sep 11, 2019
A news release from the Government of Canada about how DFO is proceeding to advance reconciliation with First Nations across Canada.
First Nation to resume fishery despite ongoing negotiations with DFO
Jun 26, 2019
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
Jun 25, 2019
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...