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2025 Fisheries Conference & Awards Ceremony
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Tuesday, January 28
 

6:30pm EST

Registration / Sign-In
Tuesday January 28, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Mezzanine
Tuesday January 28, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Mezzanine

7:30pm EST

Fisheries Trivia
Tuesday January 28, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Tuesday January 28, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  Networking
 
Wednesday, January 29
 

8:00am EST

Registration / Sign-In
Wednesday January 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Mezzanine
Wednesday January 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Mezzanine

8:00am EST

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

9:00am EST

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

Elder Dr. Maggie Paul

Sitansisk Wolastoqiyik First Nation
avatar for Chief Shelly Sabattis

Chief Shelly Sabattis

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

9:30am EST

Overview of Atlantic Fisheries Programs
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EST
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 EST
Ballroom A/B
  General Remarks

10:00am EST

Nutrition Break & Networking
Wednesday January 29, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Mezzanine
Wednesday January 29, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Mezzanine
  Networking

10:30am EST

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

Rosalie Francis

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

11:00am EST

Fisheries & Oceans Canada's Update on UNDRIP, UNDA, & the Eastern Communal Commercial Licensing Policy
Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:00am - 11:30am EST
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 EST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

11:30am EST

Fisheries Act Review
Wednesday January 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
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 EST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

12:00pm EST

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

1:00pm EST

Fisheries Law
Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
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 EST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

1:45pm EST

Marine Safety Update
Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
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 EST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

2:30pm EST

Nutrition Break & Networking
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Mezzanine
Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:30pm - 3:00pm EST
Mezzanine
  Networking

3:00pm EST

Ecosystem-Base Management
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Alida Bundy

Alida Bundy

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

3:00pm EST

Fishery Monitoring
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Ballroom C
Speakers
avatar for Ken Paul

Ken Paul

Owner, Pokiok Associates
Ken Paul is a member of the Wolastoqey First Nation at Neqotkuk, located in the community of Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick. Ken is the principle/owner of Pokiok Associates and serves as the Lead Fisheries Negotiator and Research Coordinator for the Wolastoqey Nation of New... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Robert Lennox

Dr. Robert Lennox

Dalhousie University, Ocean Tracking Network
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Ballroom C
  Breakout

3:45pm EST

Fisheries Guardians Panel
Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EST
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 Clark Dedam

Clark Dedam

Fisheries Manager, Esgenoôpetitj First Nation
DF

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 EST
Ballroom A/B
  Panel

4:45pm EST

Closing Remarks & Prayer
Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:45pm - 5:00pm EST
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 EST
Ballroom A/B
  General Remarks

6:30pm EST

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

8:00am EST

Registration / Sign-In
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Mezzanine
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Mezzanine

8:00am EST

Breakfast & Networking
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Ballroom A/B
Thursday January 30, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EST
Ballroom A/B
  Meal

9:00am EST

Opening Prayer & APC Fisheries Update
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EST
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 →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom A/B
  General Remarks

9:30am EST

Fisheries Market Analysis
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Seth Jenks

Seth Jenks

Fisheries Consultant, TriNav Fisheries Consultants
avatar for Kirsti Burnett

Kirsti Burnett

Fisheries Research Associate, TriNav Fisheries Consultants
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

10:00am EST

Rebuilding Fisheries
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Jack Daly

Jack Daly

Marine Scientist, Oceana Canada
Jack Daly is a Marine Scientist who focuses on the intersection between science, policy and society in his support for marine conservation. At Oceana Canada he leads our “Protect Capelin Abundance” campaign which seeks to ensure that capelin, a small forage fish, are managed considering... Read More →
avatar for Chief Doug Neasloss

Chief Doug Neasloss

Kitasoo Xai'Xais First Nation
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

10:30am EST

Nutrition Break & Networking
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am EST
Mezzanine
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am EST
Mezzanine
  Networking

10:45am EST

Youth Voices in Fisheries: Empowering the Next Generation
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Charlie Marshall

Charlie Marshall

Fisheries Policy Analyst, APC
Charlie Marshall has been part of APC’s Fisheries and Integrated Resources department since September 2017 working as a Fisheries Policy Analyst. His main files are Species at Risk, Marine Protected Areas, Marine Spatial Planning and Indigenous Knowledge. Reviewing policies and... Read More →
avatar for Levi Denny Jr.

Levi Denny Jr.

Indigenous Partnership and Research Project Coordinator, Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources
avatar for Kianna Bear-Hetherington

Kianna Bear-Hetherington

Fisheries Technician, Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick
avatar for Micheala Julian

Micheala Julian

Marine Technician Student, Sipekne'katik First Nation
Thursday January 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am EST
Ballroom A/B
  Panel

11:30am EST

Electronic Logbooks (ELOGs): Integrating Technology into Fisheries Monitoring & Management
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Sylvie Leger

Sylvie Leger

Regional Senior Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Officer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
avatar for Mark Hippern

Mark Hippern

Senior Manager Business Development, Vericatch
Mark relies on building solid relationships to help businesses align technology to lead change and exceed their business goals.
Thursday January 30, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

12:00pm EST

Lunch
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  Meal

1:00pm EST

Aquaculture in Atlantic Canada & Emerging Opportunities
Thursday January 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Adrian Desbarats

Adrian Desbarats

Aquaculture Business Development Advisor, Ulnooweg Development Group
GP

Guy Perry

Hatchery Manager, Lennox Island First Nation
avatar for Jason Mullen,

Jason Mullen,

Aquaculture Business Development Advisor, Ulnooweg Development Group
Thursday January 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  Presentation

2:00pm EST

Exploring the Importance of Female Roles in Fisheries
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Regional Chief Andrea Paul
JC

Jamie Condo

General Manager, Sheet Harbour Lobster Pound, Millbrook Fisheries
avatar for Alanna Syliboy

Alanna Syliboy

Culture, Education and Engagement Manager, The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq (CMM)
avatar for Alexandria Christmas

Alexandria Christmas

Fisherwoman, Membertou First Nation
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  Breakout

2:00pm EST

Energy Alternatives in Fisheries
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Ballroom C
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Sue Molloy

Dr. Sue Molloy

Chief Executive Officer, Glas Ocean Electric Efficiency Nova Scotia Fisheries Sector team
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Ballroom C
  Breakout

2:45pm EST

Nutrition Break & Networking
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EST
Mezzanine
Thursday January 30, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EST
Mezzanine
  Networking

3:00pm EST

Community Perspective on Utilizing the Fishery Monitoring System (FMS)
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Ballroom C
Speakers
CF

Curtis Falls

Director of Operations, Kespuwick Resources, Wasoqopa'q First Nation
MW

Michelle White

FMS/Finance Clerk, Kespuwick Resources, Wasoqopa'q First Nation
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Ballroom C
  Breakout

3:00pm EST

Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of the Listuguj Fisheries
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Denny Isaac

Denny Isaac

Associate Director of Natural Resources - Fisheries, Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government
Denny Isaac is a member of the Listuguj Mi’gmaw community and currently serves as the Associate Directorate of Natural Resources – Fisheries for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government. Denny has an academic background in Sciences and Management that helped him adapt fishing operations... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  Breakout

3:30pm EST

Alignment of Acoustic Tagging Programs in the Bay of Fundy
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Jovana Kornicer

Jovana Kornicer

Regional Climate Leadership Coordinator | ECOP, APC
Jovana Kornicer joined APC as the Regional Climate Leadership Coordinator in October 2023. In her role, she coordinates with Indigenous climate leaders in Atlantic First Nation communities to provide support in combating climate change impacts. She also works to strengthen First Nation... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Anna Redden

Dr. Anna Redden

Director, Acadia Tidal Energy Institute
Dr. Anna Redden is a marine ecologist and professor in Biology, with degrees from Acadia University (BScHon, MSc) and Memorial University (PhD). Her postdoctoral work was conducted in Australia, after which she was appointed to a faculty position at Newcastle University in New South... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Dan Hasselman

Dr. Dan Hasselman

Science Director, Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE)
Dan Hasselman is the Science Director for the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy in Nova Scotia, and leads strategic science initiatives around environmental monitoring of tidal energy devices in support of project permitting and growth of the marine renewable energy sector in Canada. To that end, Dan has led the development of research programs in the Bay o... Read More →
avatar for Kelsey White

Kelsey White

Program Manager, The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Thursday January 30, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  Panel

4:30pm EST

Closing Remarks, Door Prize Draw, & Prayer
Thursday January 30, 2025 4:30pm - 4:45pm EST
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 →
Thursday January 30, 2025 4:30pm - 4:45pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  General Remarks

6:30pm EST

Fisheries Awards Ceremony & Keynote
Thursday January 30, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
Speakers
avatar for Honourable Graydon Nicholas
Thursday January 30, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm EST
Ballroom A/B
  Meal
 
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