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
Right whale presence in Gulf of St. Lawrence leads to season-long fishing closures
The presence of North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence has led the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to close certain grid areas to fishing for the season.
Federal COVID-19 Indigenous business relief still leaves ‘critical gaps,’ says financial organization
A First Nations financial organization in the Atlantic region is voicing concern over the exclusion of band-owned, non-taxable businesses in federal financial relief programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transformative change underway at Fisheries and Oceans Canada to advance reconciliation
A news release from the Government of Canada about how DFO is proceeding to advance reconciliation with First Nations across Canada.