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Nunatsiavut Government: 2023 Commercial Fishery Applications
The 2023 Commercial Fishery Applications are now available at the Nunatsiavut Government Offices in Upper Lake Melville and Nunatsiavut. All applications and required documents must be completed and submitted to the Fisheries Specialist by February 28 at 4:30pm Atlantic time. For additional instructions, please see application form. For more information, contact: Todd Broomfield Director of […]
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KMK: Fishing boat seized by DFO last month still not returned
December 19, 2022 The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs are frustrated over recent seizure of a fishing boat and gear by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Over a month ago, Craig Doucette, a harvester from Potlotek First Nation, fishing under their Netukulimk livelihood fishery plan, had his boat and gear seized by […]
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Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces Two-Eyed Seeing Initiative Toward Meaningful Indigenous Participation In Canada’s Ocean Economy
Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster (OSC) announced the Two-Eyed Seeing Initiative working towards meaningful Indigenous participation in Canada’s ocean economy. This initiative will engage and collaborate with Indigenous organizations and communities to foster greater inclusion and participation in OSC projects and activities and build direct and meaningful partnerships. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is investing $230 thousand in […]
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Expanded production at Lennox Island First Nation hatchery will help meet global oyster demand
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency New equipment will triple the potential production of Prince Edward Island’s only supplier of hatchery oyster seed December 15, 2022 · Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) The success of Indigenous organizations, businesses and communities is essential to building a strong, innovative and inclusive Atlantic […]
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Oceans North, Membertou First Nation Partner on Development of Zero-Emission Lobster Vessel
December 1, 2022 HALIFAX—An environmental charity and a First Nation in Nova Scotia are partnering on a project to develop the first generation of zero-emission fishing vessels in Canada. Oceans North, which supports marine conservation and climate action in partnership with Indigenous and coastal communities, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Membertou First Nation […]
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Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announces $1.1M Ocean Allies 2.0 Project
Today, alongside project partners, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the $1.1 million Ocean Allies 2.0 Project. This project builds on the successful pilot to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in the ocean ecosystem. Ocean Allies 2.0 expands the pilot program’s scope beyond the Atlantic provinces to become a national program, with partners and key organizations from […]
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