24th Annual APC Fisheries Conference and Awards Banquet & Ceremony: Full Schedule

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 →

Chief Bob Gloade

Wednesday January 25, 2023 9:15am - 9:30am AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Prayer / Remarks /Cultural Teachings, Sub-type 1

9:30am AST

Opening Address

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 →

25 Jan 23 John G. Paul pdf

Wednesday January 25, 2023 9:30am - 10:00am AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

10:00am AST

Nutrition Break

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:00am - 10:30am AST
Atlantic Mezzanine

Meals and Breaks, Sub-type 1

10:30am AST

Managers and Directors' Panel

Speakers

Jaime Condo

In-shore Fisheries Manager, Gesgapegiag Mi'gmaw Nation

Melissa Nevin

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

Clark Dedam

President and General Manager, Baie Chaleurs Fisheries

Stanley Oliver

Fisheries & Oceans Coordinator (Prior), NunatuKavut Community Council Inc.

25 Jan 23 Directors Panel Stanley Oliver pdf

Wednesday January 25, 2023 10:30am - 11:15am AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

11:15am AST

BREAKOUT SESSION: Aquaculture Panel

Speakers

Gioia Stanley

Joeleen Jeddore

Shayne McDonald

Lenora Prosper

Kerry Prosper

Elder

Adrian Desbarats

Aquaculture Business Development Advisor, Ulnooweg, Business Development Team

Jason Mullen

Business Development Advisor, Ulnooweg, Business Development Team

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 →

25 Jan 23 Aquaculture We'koqma'q (Gioia) pdf

Wednesday January 25, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

11:15am AST

BREAKOUT SESSION: Market Export Update (Lobster)

Speakers

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 January 25, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm AST
Lunenburg Room

Session, Sub-type 1

12:00pm AST

Lunch

Wednesday January 25, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm AST
Atlantic Mezzanine

Meals and Breaks, Sub-type 1

1:00pm AST

Lobster Buyers Panel

Moderators

Geoff Irvine

Executive Director, Lobster Council of Canada

Speakers

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 →

Nat Richard

Executive Director, Lobster Processors Association

Osborne Burke

General Manager, Victoria Co-operative Fisheries Limited

Wednesday January 25, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

2:00pm AST

BREAKOUT SESSION: Industry Innovation Presentations: Electrification/Hybrid Propulsion

Speakers

Sue Molloy

President, Glas Ocean Electric

Harry Sappier

Programs & Projects Manager, Passamaquoddy Recognition Group Inc.

Adam Kennedy

President, Sma'knis Maritime Safety & Security Inc.

Wednesday January 25, 2023 2:00pm - 2:45pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

2:00pm AST

BREAKOUT SESSION: Industry Innovation Presentations: Ropeless Gear and Alternative Bait

Speakers

Mark Prevost

President, Baitmasters Inc.

Dr. Sean Brilliant

Manager, Marine Programs, Canadian Wildlife Federation

Sean Brillant joined CWF as the Manager of Marine Programs in 2010, leading the overall development and delivery of the marine conservation program and representing CWF’s position and interests in marine conservation to the public, the government and other partners.Sean attended... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 2:00pm - 2:45pm AST
Lunenburg Room

Session, Sub-type 1

2:45pm AST

Nutrition Break

Wednesday January 25, 2023 2:45pm - 3:15pm AST
Atlantic Mezzanine

Meals and Breaks, Sub-type 1

3:15pm AST

Advancing Maritime Safety and Oceans Protection with Indigenous Partners in the Atlantic

Speakers

Lindiwe MacDonald

A/Manager, Indigenous Relations and Partnerships, Canadian Coast Guard

Wednesday January 25, 2023 3:15pm - 4:00pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

4:00pm AST

DFO Programs Update

Speakers

Connor Robinson

Director - Indigenous Fisheries Policy, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Kevin Fram

Senior Director, Indigenous Programs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

25 Jan 23 DFO Eastern Canada Communal Connor Robinson pdf

Wednesday January 25, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

6:30pm AST

Cultural Showcase

Cultural Performers

Aaron Prosper

Aaron Prosper is a proud L’nu artist and healthcare professional from the Eskasoni First Nation, now residing in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.Aaron is a member of two professional Indigenous music groups: the Eastern Eagle Singers, a contemporary Mi’kmaw drum group based out of Sipe’kne’katik... Read More →

Clifton Cremo

Clifton Cremo is a Mi'kmaw stand-up comedian from Eskasoni First Nation. In just two short years he became a fixture in the Nova Scotia comedy scene through his deft brand of storytelling and wry absurdism.Nothing is off limits, particularly when it concerns family and his First Nations... Read More →

Darren Stevens

Sarah Prosper

Sarah Prosper is an L’nu woman, from Mi’kmaq First Nation community Eskasoni (Wekwistoqnik ~ land of the firtrees). Sarah holds a B.Sc in Therapeutic Recreation and is ADAPT Certified.An accomplished creator and leader in arts dance and culture, Sarah has performed, collaborated... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Reception, Sub-type 1

8:00am AST

Breakfast

Thursday January 26, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am AST
Atlantic Mezzanine

Meals and Breaks

8:00am AST

Registration/Sign-In

Thursday January 26, 2023 8:00am - 9:00am AST
Atlantic Mezzanine

Registration / Sign-In, Sub-type 1

8:59am AST

Industry Tradeshow

Exhibitors

Mi'kmaw Artist Loretta Gould

Sponsors

Canadian Wildlife Federation

Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaw

Entreprises Shippigan

Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Canadian Coast Guard

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is a federal institution responsible for safeguarding Canadian waters and managing Canada's fisheries and oceans resources. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) helps to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound... Read More →

Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE)

Glas Ocean Electric

Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services Ltd

Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board

Oceana

Oceans North

TriNav Group of Companies

Wedgeport Boats Ltd.

Thursday January 26, 2023 8:59am - 4:30pm AST
Mezzanine, Maritime Room, Bedford Room

Tradeshow, Sub-type 1

9:00am AST

Opening Address & Fisheries Update

Speakers

Melissa Nevin

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

Thursday January 26, 2023 9:00am - 9:30am AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

9:30am AST

Capacity Development Team Overview

Speakers

Clayton Coppaway

Capacity Development Team Lead, Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq

Clayton is passionate about working with Indigenous communities and organizations nationally to build capacity and find solutions and achieve success in aquatic resource management. A member of Curve Lake First Nation, he has over 10 years of experience to provide technical knowledge... Read More →

26 Jan 23 02 CDT, Clayton Coppaway pdf

Thursday January 26, 2023 9:30am - 10:00am AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

10:00am AST

BREAKOUT SESSION: Access and Allocation Report

Speakers

Dr. Heidi Weigand

Generation Z Research

26 Jan 23 Access and Allocation pdf

Thursday January 26, 2023 10:00am - 10:30am AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

10:00am AST

BREAKOUT SESSION: Fishing Vessel Safety

Speakers

Johanne Doucet

Fisheries Training Technical Advisor and Coordinator (TAC), Ulnooweg Development Group

Stacey Maguire

Fisheries Training Technical Advisor and Coordinator (TAC), Ulnooweg Development Group

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 →

26 Jan 23 Fishing Vessel Safety Johanne Doucet and Stacey Maguire pdf

Thursday January 26, 2023 10:00am - 10:30am AST
Lunenburg Room

Session, Sub-type 1

10:30am AST

Nutrition Break

Thursday January 26, 2023 10:30am - 10:45am AST
Atlantic Mezzanine

Meals and Breaks, Sub-type 1

10:45am AST

Climate Change Panel

Moderators

Cheyenne MacDonald

Regional Climate Change Coordinator, Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat

Cheyenne MacDonald is the Regional Climate Change Coordinator with the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat. In her role, Cheyenne reviews and supports implementation of federal and provincial policies to observe the potential climate change impacts to Atlantic... Read More →

Speakers

Randy Argus

Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI

Randy has over 40 years experience in the Maritimes fishery and aquaculture industry. He has extensive experience in working with both the public and private sectors in resource management, and has a diverse background that covers a variety of species and organizations. He has worked... Read More →

Dr. Heidi Weigand

Generation Z Research

Katie Schleit

Fisheries Director, Oceans North

With expertise in fisheries management and policy, Katie Schleit focuses on rebuilding fish populations while considering the needs of people and the ecosystem. Katie has worked in the NGO and public sector for over a decade, collaborating with government, fishermen, scientists and... Read More →

26 Jan 23 Climate Change Panel Dr. Weigand (via Melissa Nevin) pdf

Thursday January 26, 2023 10:45am - 11:30am AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

11:30am AST

Climate-Induced Species Range Shifts

Speakers

Amy Irvine

MSc Candidate, Department of Biology, Dalhousie University

Thursday January 26, 2023 11:30am - 12:00pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

12:00pm AST

Lunch

Thursday January 26, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm AST
Atlantic Mezzanine

Meals and Breaks, Sub-type 1

1:00pm AST

Impact on Fisheries of the North Atlantic Right Whale

Speakers

Dr. Sean Brilliant

Manager, Marine Programs, Canadian Wildlife Federation

Thursday January 26, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

2:00pm AST

Fisheries Management System (FMS)

Speakers

Leo Boychuk

FMS Development Manager

26 Jan 23 07 FMS, Leo Boychuk pdf

Thursday January 26, 2023 2:00pm - 2:30pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

2:30pm AST

Nutrition Break

Thursday January 26, 2023 2:30pm - 3:00pm AST
Atlantic Mezzanine

Meals and Breaks, Sub-type 1

3:00pm AST

Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) Program Renewal

Speakers

Linda Babineau-LeBlanc

Aboriginal Consultation Officer, Transport Canada

Noah Best

Policy Analyst, Transport Canada

25 Jan 23 OPP Next Phase Overview APC 2023 EN pdf

25 Jan 23 Post APC Handout OPP Initative Summaries pdf

25 Jan 23 OPP Next Phase Overview APC 2023 FR pdf

Thursday January 26, 2023 3:00pm - 3:30pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Session, Sub-type 1

3:45pm AST

Closing Remarks

Speakers

Melissa Nevin

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

Thursday January 26, 2023 3:45pm - 4:00pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Prayer / Remarks /Cultural Teachings, Sub-type 1

3:45pm AST

Door Prizes/Draw

Thursday January 26, 2023 3:45pm - 4:00pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Prayer / Remarks /Cultural Teachings, Sub-type 1

4:00pm AST

Closing Prayer

Speakers

Kji Saqmaw Norman Sylliboy Sr.

Kji Saqmaw, Mi’kmaq Grand Council, Sante’ Mawio’mi, 7 Districts of Mi’kma’ki

Mi’kmaq Grand Council, Sante’ Mawio’mi, 7 Districts of Mi’kma’ki

Thursday January 26, 2023 4:00pm - 4:30pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Prayer / Remarks /Cultural Teachings, Sub-type 1

6:30pm AST

Fisheries Awards Banquet and Ceremony

Speakers

Senator Brian Francis

In 2018, Senator Francis was appointed to the Senate of Canada. He is the first Mi'kmaw/Lnu to represent Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island in this role. He currently serves as the Caucus Chair of the Progressive Senate Group. He is also the Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous... Read More →

Thursday January 26, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm AST
Atlantic Ballroom

Reception, Sub-type 1