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2025 Fisheries Conference & Awards Ceremony
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Wednesday, January 29
 

8:00am AST

Breakfast & Networking
Wednesday January 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am AST
Ballroom A/B
Wednesday January 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am AST
Ballroom A/B
  Meal

9:00am AST

Opening Prayer & Welcome Remarks
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Elder Dr. Maggie Paul

Elder Dr. Maggie Paul

Sitansisk Wolastoqiyik First Nation
avatar for Chief Shelley Sabattis

Chief Shelley Sabattis

APC Co-Chair, Welamukotuk First Nation
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am AST
Ballroom A/B
  General

9:30am AST

Overview of Atlantic Fisheries Programs
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for John G. Paul

John G. Paul

Executive Director, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat
Mr. Paul is the Executive Director of the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Taking direction from the Chiefs through frequent All Chiefs Forums and Executive Chiefs Board of Directors and Co-Chairs Mr. Paul provides policy analysis... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am AST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

10:30am AST

UNDRIP, UNDA, & Commercial Fisheries Overview
Wednesday January 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Rosalie Francis

Rosalie Francis

Barrister and Solicitor, RFrancis Law
Wednesday January 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:00am AST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

11:00am AST

Fisheries & Oceans Canada's Update on UNDRIP, UNDA, & the Eastern Communal Commercial Licensing Policy
Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Connor Robinson

Connor Robinson

Director, Indigenous Fisheries Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am AST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

11:30am AST

Fisheries Act Review
Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Susanna Fuller

Susanna Fuller

Vice-President, Conservation and Projects, Oceans North
Susanna’s commitment to marine conservation was born during her final year of high school when she spent six months on a tall ship during the same period when Northern cod stocks collapsed in Atlantic Canada. Her work now focuses on achieving tangible conservation outcomes in sustainable... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm AST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

12:00pm AST

Lunch
Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm AST
Ballroom A/B
Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm AST
Ballroom A/B
  Meal

1:00pm AST

Fisheries Law
Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Regional Chief Scott McLeod

Regional Chief Scott McLeod

Lake Huron Regional Chief, Anishinabek Nation
Lake Huron Regional Chief Scott McLeod was born and raised in Ktigaaning (Garden Village).  He graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming College in the Fish and Wildlife Technician Program. Scott is a father of three adult children, Mishomis of two boys, and an avid musician. He has also... Read More →
avatar for Darcy Gray

Darcy Gray

Former Chief of Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government
Darcy is a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies at Cape Breton University, Master of Arts Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and a graduate of Indigenous Policy and Administration from Carleton University.Darcy also served as Chief of Listuguj for 3 consecutive... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm AST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

1:45pm AST

Marine Safety Update
Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Robert Freake

Robert Freake

A/Manager, Transport Canada Centre
Rob Freake is originally from Newfoundland and is now living in Nova Scotia with his wonderful wife Christine and Rottweiler Stella. He has worked for the last 19 years with Transport Canada Marine Safety (3yrs in Ottawa, 16yrs in Dartmouth) doing field inspections and is now in management... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm AST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

3:00pm AST

Ecosystem-Based Management
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Shelley Denny

Dr. Shelley Denny

Owner, Indigenous Minds Consulting
avatar for Alida Bundy

Alida Bundy

Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm AST
Ballroom A/B
  Breakout

3:45pm AST

Fisheries Guardians Panel
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for John G. Paul

John G. Paul

Executive Director, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat
Mr. Paul is the Executive Director of the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Taking direction from the Chiefs through frequent All Chiefs Forums and Executive Chiefs Board of Directors and Co-Chairs Mr. Paul provides policy analysis... Read More →
avatar for Clarke Dedam

Clarke Dedam

President and General Manager, Baie Chaleur Fisheries, Esgenoôpetitj First Nation
avatar for Dr. Fred Metallic

Dr. Fred Metallic

Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government, Director of Natural Resources
avatar for Angie Gillis

Angie Gillis

Executive Director, The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Angeline Gillis, BA, LLB is a proud Mi’kmaw woman and member of Eskasoni First Nation. Growing up outside her community in East Bay Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Angie grew up surrounded by her family and her culture. She remains grateful as her unique upbringing gave her the strength... Read More →
avatar for Anik Chartrand

Anik Chartrand

Director General, Conservation and Protection, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
avatar for Brent Napier

Brent Napier

Director, Enforcement Policy & Programs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Brent Napier is the Director of Enforcement Policy and Programs and has been working in enforcement realm with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) for nearly two decades. Brent is accountable for directing the delivery of national and international enforcement programs and initiatives... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm AST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

4:45pm AST

Closing Remarks
Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:45pm - 5:00pm AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Elder Dr. Maggie Paul

Elder Dr. Maggie Paul

Sitansisk Wolastoqiyik First Nation
avatar for Melissa Nevin

Melissa Nevin

Director of Fisheries & Integrated Resources, APC
Melissa Nevin is a proud member of Sipekne’katik First Nation. She holds an advanced Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Saint Mary’s University, and has continued her education in public policy, geography, and project management. Melissa joined APC as the Director of Fisheries... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:45pm - 5:00pm AST
Ballroom A/B
  General

6:30pm AST

Dinner & Cultural Showcase
Wednesday January 29, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm AST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for The Muskrat Singers
Wednesday January 29, 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm AST
Ballroom A/B
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