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23rd Annual Fisheries Conference & Awards Banquet

9:10am ADT

Overview of Atlantic Fisheries Programs

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

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 March 30, 2022 9:10am - 9:30am ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

9:30am ADT

Update on Indigenous Programs Action Plan

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kevin Fram

Senior Director, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Wednesday March 30, 2022 9:30am - 10:00am ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

10:15am ADT

Update on The Status of Fisheries Rebuilding in Canada

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Robert Rangeley

Director of Science, Oceana

Bob is Oceana Canada’s Director of Science, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has decades of research experience, on and under the sea, and years of championing ocean conservation. Bob, with his team in Halifax, Nova Scotia, provides the science support for all of Oceana Canada’s... Read More →

Isabelle Jubinville

Marine and Fisheries Analyst, Oceana Canada

Isabelle is a Marine and Fisheries Analyst with Oceana Canada. She has a BSc. in Marine Biology and an MSc. in Biology from Dalhousie University and has conducted research in seabird physiology, marine plastic pollution, and fisheries bycatch mitigation. She works in Halifax, Nova... Read More →

Wednesday March 30, 2022 10:15am - 10:45am ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

10:45am ADT

Fisheries Market Analysis Panel

Limited Capacity seats available

Moderators

Zach Whynot

Manager, TriNav Fisheries Consultants Inc

Zach grew up on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. After graduating from Carleton University, with a Bachelor of Science, he moved to Halifax and was hired by the TriNav Group of Companies. Zach has been working for TriNav’s consulting business, TriNav Fisheries Consultants Inc, for... Read More →

Speakers

Carle Ensminger

Director of Sales, FisherKing

Carle left a career in finance to join Fisher King Seafoods back in 2009. Since then the company has enjoyed exponential growth. Carle took on the sales director role in 2019. He is passionate about promoting the benefits of wild-caught seafood to the world and the continued... Read More →

Stewart Lamont

Managing Director, Tangier Lobster

Stewart Lamont is the Managing Director of Tangier Lobster Company, located in Pleasant Harbour on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. He has exported live lobster to niche clients in the international marketplace for over 4 decades. Stewart was one of the founding members of the Lobster... Read More →

Geoff Irvine

Executive Director, Lobster Council of Canada

Geoff has enjoyed 27 years in the international seafood industry with experience with live, raw, fresh, salted and frozen seafood products in retail, foodservice, raw material inspection, sales, marketing, international trading, logistics, communications, event, project, association... Read More →

Wednesday March 30, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

11:30am ADT

On Demand Fishing Gear

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Elizabeth Vézina

Fisheries Engagement Specialist, Canadian Wildlife Federation

Elizabeth Vézina comes from a small fishing community on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia where she developed her passion for the ocean. While completing her undergraduate degree she got her first taste of fisheries science while working as an at-sea technician with the Fishermen... Read More →

Wednesday March 30, 2022 11:30am - 12:00pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

1:00pm ADT

Search and Rescue Program Overview

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Phil Walker

A/Superintendent, Maritime Search and Rescue, Canadian Coast Guard

Wednesday March 30, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

2:00pm ADT

Fishing Vessel Safety

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Robert Freake

Transport Canada

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 March 30, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

3:15pm ADT

Marine Hybrid Technology and Clean Diesel Engine

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Jason Aspin

CEO, Aspin, Kemp & Associates

Jason Aspin co-founded Aspin Kemp and Associates (AKA) in 1996 where he fulfills the positions of CEO and CTO. Since graduating in marine engineering from the Canadian Coast Guard College in 1987 with specializations in power engineering and systems integration, he has built over... Read More →

Wednesday March 30, 2022 3:15pm - 3:45pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

3:45pm ADT

Fisheries Funding Programs Panel

Limited Capacity seats available

Moderators

Chelsey Karbowski

Fisheries Coordinator, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat

Chelsey Karbowski began working at APC in June 2021 as the Fisheries Coordinator. As part of her role, she coordinates and liaises with the fisheries managers and directors in the Atlantic First Nations communities. Chelsey also facilitates and coordinates the Commercial Fisheries... Read More →

Speakers

Claude Schofield

Account Manager, Enterprise Development, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency / Government of Canada

Denise Lang

Manager, Atlantic Fisheries Fund, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Aaron Akitt

Acting Manager of Economic Development,, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

Wednesday March 30, 2022 3:45pm - 4:45pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

9:00am ADT

Opening Remarks & APC Fisheries Update

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Melissa Nevin

Director of Fisheries and Integrated Resources, "Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat"

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 March 31, 2022 9:00am - 9:05am ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

9:30am ADT

Collaboration and the Path Towards Increasing Knowledge of Fish Usage of Minas Passage

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Tony Wright

General Manager, Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE)

Tony is the general manager of Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE), Canada’s leading facility for tidal stream technology research. Created to better understand if this technology can play a safe, effective role in Canada’s energy future, FORCE hosts tidal stream technology... Read More →

Thursday March 31, 2022 9:30am - 10:00am ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

10:30am ADT

Aquaculture

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Adrian Desbarats

Aquaculture Business Development Advisor, Ulnooweg, Business Development Team

Jason Mullen

Business Development Advisor, Ulnooweg

Jason Mullen is an Aquaculture Business Development Advisor with Ulnooweg working through DFO’s Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative. Jason earned his Masters of Science Degree from Dalhousie University, and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of New Brunswick... Read More →

Adam Jerome

Research and Communications Officer, AGHAMW

Adam is originally from Gesgapegiag and previously worked for the Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Band as an inshore fisheries liaison. At MWIFMA, since 2012, Adam has supported research and development initiatives related to fisheries and aquaculture. He also plays an important role as a... Read More →

Mike Randall

Executive Director, Lennox Island Development Corporation

Thursday March 31, 2022 10:30am - 11:30am ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

11:30am ADT

Attracting Youth and Women to Careers in the Fishery

Limited Capacity seats available

Moderators

Melissa Nevin

Director of Fisheries and Integrated Resources, "Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat"

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 →

Speakers

Dayle Condo

Listuguj Mi'gmaq Nation

Pamela Wysote

Snow Crab Fisher, Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government

Rosalie Barlow

First Nations Cultural Support, Indian Island First Nation

Thursday March 31, 2022 11:30am - 12:00pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

1:00pm ADT

Blue Economy

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Mark Duiven

Executive Director, National Indigenous Fisheries Institute

Mark Duiven has been working in Indigenous fisheries for 35 years at the regional, national and international levels. His primary interest is community development and establishing fisheries that benefit communities directly. Mark has been part of the Skeena Fisheries Commission in... Read More →

Torrye McKenzie

Project Manager, National Indigenous Fisheries Institute

Torrye McKenzie is a Project Manager for the National Indigenous Fisheries Institute (NIFI). She was hired to implement the recommendations made in the 2020 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Indigenous Program Review (IPR). Torrye and the rest of the NIFI team are currently working with... Read More →

Thursday March 31, 2022 1:00pm - 1:45pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

1:45pm ADT

Fisheries Safety Discussion

Limited Capacity seats available

Moderators

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 →

Speakers

Stacey Maguire

Senior Health and Safety Development, Glooscap First Nation

Stacey Maguire (she/her) is a proud Mi’kmaq woman from Glooscap First Nation near Hantsport, NS. She comes from a strong line of Mi’kmaq woman leaders and artisans (basket makers). Stacey is the granddaughter of the late Chief Rita Smith and daughter of Della Maguire.Stacey holds... Read More →

Denny Isaac

Associate Director of Natural Resoures, Natural Resource Directorate LMG

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 March 31, 2022 1:45pm - 2:30pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

3:00pm ADT

Monitoring and Enforcement

Limited Capacity seats available

Moderators

Tom Johnson

Executive Director, Eskasoni Fish and Wildlife Commission

Speakers

Dr. Fred Metallic

Fisheries Director, Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government

Dr. Fred Metallic is a resident of Listuguj(Qc.) and a lifetime citizen of Gespe’gewa’gi, Mi’gma’gi. Fred currently works for the LMG government as the Director of Natural Resource and lead fisheries negotiator. Fred completed his Ph.D. Environmental studies program at York... Read More →

Clark Dedam

President and General Manager, Baie Chaleurs Fisheries

Cheryl Maloney

Sipekne'katik First Nation

Cheryl Maloney was born and raised in the Indian Brook First Nation, Sipeknekatik district of the Mi’kmaq Nation. Cheryl is the daughter of the late Gloria Maloney, a residential School survivor and the late Reg Maloney, long-time Chief and treaty advocate. Cheryl has worked hard... Read More →

Thursday March 31, 2022 3:00pm - 3:45pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral

3:45pm ADT

Lobster Research

Limited Capacity seats available

Moderators

Charlie Marshall

Fisheries Policy Analyst, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat

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 →

Speakers

Shelley Denny

Director, Aquatic Research & Stewardship, Unama'ki Institution of Natural Resources

Shelley Denny is a Mi’kmaq from Eskasoni First Nation and the Director of Aquatic Research and Stewardship at the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resource (UINR). She attended Acadia University where she obtained her BSc in Biology and later obtained her MSc in Biology in fisheries... Read More →

Guy Pascal Weiner

Director of Fisheries, Wolastoqey Washipekuk

Guy-Pascal Weiner is the Director of Fisheries for the Wolastoqiyik Wahsepikuk First Nation since 2020. Previously, he was the fleet supervisor for the same community. From an egg to plate perspective, his experiences covers multiple fields in the seafood industry.

Thursday March 31, 2022 3:45pm - 4:30pm ADT
Grand Ballroom AB & RingCentral