November 2 Aquaculture Session

The First Nations Fisheries Council hosted a Tier 1 Aquaculture Workshop on November 2, 2011 in Nanaimo, B.C. A resolution was developed from the discussions of these meetings and will be tabled for consideration at the uncoming UBCIC, FNS and National AFN meeting later this month. Below, please see links to download the DRAFT notes from the session and the DRAFT resolution, which will be tabled at the upcoming First Nation Summit, UBCIC and National AFN meetings.

Employment Opportunity

IMAWG is seeking a Coordinator. The deadline for applications is May 11, 2012.

Conference notice

The BC Environmental and Occupational Health Research Network is hosting its Spring 2012 Conference on May 31. The topic is food, nutritional and environmental health among BC First Nations. Click here for more info.

CFE Networking Event

The Sharing Insights Commercial Fishing Enterprises (CFE) Networking Event was held on Nov 28-Dec 1 at the Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort in Osoyoos. Click here for more info and to view presentations.

Cohen Commission Briefing Note

Click here to see a Cohen Commission briefing note from the FNFC dated Nov 30, 2011.

2011 Fall Assembly

The meeting kit, presentations and summary report from the 2011 Fall Assembly have been posted. Click here!

Halibut Communique

FNFC delegates met via teleconference on Nov 29 to discuss the issue of halibut allocation. Click here for a summary of the context, key points, interim approach, and long-term desired outcomes.

Eulachon letter

Click here to see the July 15th letter from the FNFC to the Ministers of Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada regarding the COSEWIC Eulachon Assessment.