2010 Fall Assembly

First Nations Fisheries Council Fall Assembly 2010

Assembly Theme: "Co-management: Developing a shared vision for the future"

November 2-4, 2010 at the Nisga'a Hall, Prince Rupert B.C.

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Registration:

Online registration is now available for the Assembly. Registration links for Chiefs/Proxies, First Nations participants and non-First Nations participants are available on the Fisheries Council website at www.fnfisheriescouncil.ca. If you prefer, please contact us to request a hard copy registration form.

Please note that there will be a $30 charge for meals for non-FN and non-DFO participants.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 20, 2010.

Acommodations:

Assembly participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Rooms have been reserved at 2 hotels in Prince Rupert to ensure adequate space and preferred rates.

The Coast Prince Rupert Hotel: Rates are $89-$99 +taxes; Rooms are on hold until October 25, 2010; For reservations call 250-642-6711 or toll free 1-800-716-6199 (quote group name “First Nations Fisheries 2010”); Web: www.coasthotels.com

The Crest Hotel: Rates are $95-$125 +taxes; Roms are on hold until October 1, 2010; For reservations call 1-800-663-8150 (quote group name :First Nations Fisheries Council”); Web: www.cresthotel.bc.ca

Some travel assistance could possibly be available for one Chief or Proxy per community, but it must be aproved by the Council in advance of travel. Please contact us for more information.

Travel:

BC Ferries has overnight sailings from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert on October 27 and October 30, 2010 (with return sailings on November 6 and November 10). The cost is $100 per adult traveler, plus $220 per vehicle. Schedules are limited for these locations, so reservations are recommended. Visit www.bcferries.com for online reservations, or for more information.

Information on flights to Prince Rupert from the mainland will be distributed soon.

Displays:

Assembly participants are encouraged to bring a display of their fisheries program projects to share. If you would like to reserve a table, please contact us at (tel) 604-836-1909 or (email) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please note that there will be a $50 charge for non-First Nations displays, or displays unrelated to fisheries (e.g. items for sale, etc.).

Assembly Proceedings:

Day One (November 2): Tier One - First Nations Only

Day Two & Three (November 3 & 4): Tier Two

Statement of Solidarity on Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Joint Management

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Registration:

Please note that there will be a $30 charge for meals for non-FN and non-DFO participants.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 20, 2010.

Acommodations:

Assembly participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Rooms have been reserved at 2 hotels in Prince Rupert to ensure adequate space and preferred rates.

Some travel assistance could possibly be available for one Chief or Proxy per community, but it must be aproved by the Council in advance of travel. Please contact us for more information.

Travel:

Information on flights to Prince Rupert from the mainland will be distributed soon.

Displays:

Please note that there will be a $50 charge for non-First Nations displays, or displays unrelated to fisheries (e.g. items for sale, etc.).

Background Information:

The theme of the Assembly was "Co-Management: Developing a Shared Vision for the Future". For background information on the topic of co-management please click here. The Assembly included Tier One discussions (First Nations Only) on day one and Tier Two discussions on day two and three. For an outline of the Assembly proceedings please see the short agenda.

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Day One - November 2, 2010: Tier One (First Nations Only)

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Brenda McCorquodale - First Nations Fisheries Council: Reporting Out

Don Roberts - Council Member Overview and Update

Howie Wright - Columbia Fisheries Overview and Update

Walter Joseph - Upper Skeena Overview and Update

Thomas Alexis - Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance Overview and Update

Russ Jones - Haida Gwaii Overview and Update

Audrey Mays - Assembly of First Nations: National Fisheries Strategy (2010-2015)

Common Objectives and Statement of Solidarity

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Day Two - November 3, 2010: Tier Two

Corey Jackson - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Perspectives on Co-Management

Brenda McCorquodale - First Nations Fisheries Council Perspectives on Co-Management