For details: https://www.iphc.int/venues/details/99th-session-of-the-iphc-annual-meeting-am099

Invitation to Vancouver Island Indigenous Fisheries Leadership, Biologists, Managers and Techs

Tier One Objectives

·        Technical update from the Island MarineAquatic Technical Table 

·        Policy update from IMAWG on RecentActivities Regarding Indigenous Fisheries

Tier Two Objectives

·        DFOPost-Season Review and Update on Management Strategy Evaluation Process

·        Reviewof Stock Assessment Process and Options to Gather Data

·        Updateon the In Season Indigenous Call for the Commercial Prawn Fishery

·        Updateon Value of Prawn in the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan

Meeting Agendas and Presentation Link: Coming Soon

Zoom Details
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84339735223?pwd=SUd2amZqT1I1aUlhSDhFRCtlT0dhZz09

Meeting ID: 843 3973 5223

Pacific salmon enhancement hatcheries play a key role in our efforts to conserve and rebuild vulnerable salmon stocks; provide Indigenous, recreational and commercial fishing opportunities; and support regional and international stock assessment programs.

 

While DFO interacts with First Nations on salmon enhancement issues and projects, this typically occurs at a fairly localized scale in relation to specific operations.   Through various engagements, consultations and partnerships with First Nations in recent years, DFO has learned that there is also an interest in addressing broader program and policy-level issues.  

 

Under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI), announced in 2021, DFO has an opportunity to advance a broader set of conversations on overall enhancement program policies and guidance, and to advance new directions in hatchery modernization.  

 

As we enter into this dialogue, we recognize that different communities and organizations may have had access to varying levels of information about our program and its upcoming priorities.   To this end, and to help set a consistent starting point for future conversations, the Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) is compiling foundational information on the basics of the Pacific Region enhancement program, and on new directions in hatchery modernization. 

 

The purpose of this letter is to invite you and/or interested staff, leadership and colleagues to one or more virtual sessions aimed at sharing this foundational information.   

 

In February, we will be hosting two identical virtual Tier 2 (Indigenous and federal government) information sessions outlining the basic elements of the Pacific salmon enhancement and emerging hatchery modernization concepts under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative. To provide attendees scheduling flexibility, we will be doing the same presentation on February 10, 2023, from 1-3 and February 15, 2023, from 10-12.  

 

A similar virtual Tier 3 (all parties, including stakeholders) presentation will be held on two additional dates in February: February 21, 2023, from 10-12 and February 27, 2023, from 1-3.

 

You can join any of these sessions by emailing SEP ENGAGE at DFO.SEPEngage-EngagePMVS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, for a calendar invite with the login information. Knowing that everyone is very busy with various meetings, we are additionally working on recording the information for future access.

 

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Pacific salmon enhancement hatcheries play a key role in our efforts to conserve and rebuild vulnerable salmon stocks; provide Indigenous, recreational and commercial fishing opportunities; and support regional and international stock assessment programs.

 

While DFO interacts with First Nations on salmon enhancement issues and projects, this typically occurs at a fairly localized scale in relation to specific operations.   Through various engagements, consultations and partnerships with First Nations in recent years, DFO has learned that there is also an interest in addressing broader program and policy-level issues.  

 

Under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI), announced in 2021, DFO has an opportunity to advance a broader set of conversations on overall enhancement program policies and guidance, and to advance new directions in hatchery modernization.  

 

As we enter into this dialogue, we recognize that different communities and organizations may have had access to varying levels of information about our program and its upcoming priorities.   To this end, and to help set a consistent starting point for future conversations, the Salmonid Enhancement Program (SEP) is compiling foundational information on the basics of the Pacific Region enhancement program, and on new directions in hatchery modernization. 

 

The purpose of this letter is to invite you and/or interested staff, leadership and colleagues to one or more virtual sessions aimed at sharing this foundational information.   

 

In February, we will be hosting two identical virtual Tier 2 (Indigenous and federal government) information sessions outlining the basic elements of the Pacific salmon enhancement and emerging hatchery modernization concepts under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative. To provide attendees scheduling flexibility, we will be doing the same presentation on February 10, 2023, from 1-3 and February 15, 2023, from 10-12.  

 

A similar virtual Tier 3 (all parties, including stakeholders) presentation will be held on two additional dates in February: February 21, 2023, from 10-12 and February 27, 2023, from 1-3.

 

You can join any of these sessions by emailing SEP ENGAGE at DFO.SEPEngage-EngagePMVS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, for a calendar invite with the login information. Knowing that everyone is very busy with various meetings, we are additionally working on recording the information for future access.

 

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Contact

Tina Chestnut (tina.chestnut@dfo-mpo.gc.ca )

Manager, Policy, Planning, and Partnerships Unit

Salmon Stewardship Directorate, DFO Pacific Region

 

Elan Park (she/her/elle)

Regional Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator,

Salmon Stewardship Directorate, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

604-250-2260

The FNFC is hosting two policy forums with First Nations in B.C. to determine how to bridge policy gaps, examine the ways in which federal and provincial legislation and policy influence regional programs, and highlight B.C. First Nations’ shared issues and interests, as they relate to fish, fisheries, and aquatic resources and ecosystems.

The passing of federal Bill C-15, An Act Respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Bill C-41, the BC Declaration Act, provides B.C First Nations with an opportunity to better inform Canada’s policy making mechanisms and guide the application of these core legislative documents to amend existing policies, laws, and regulations to be consistent with UNDRIP and other Reconciliation commitments. Therefore, it is important to create a space to discuss B.C. First Nations policy priorities that will foster a more coherent First Nations voice on critical issues, and make it easier to influence Government decisions to be more reflective of First Nations priority access and rights.

Objectives:

• To assess and influence Canada’s legislations, regulations, policies, and operations to determine their consistency with UNDRIP and other Reconciliation commitments

• To bring together First Nations in B.C. into a collaborative space to work together at the provincial scale

• To discuss and establish province-wide policy priorities, as they relate to fish, fisheries, and aquatic resources and ecosystems

• To increase B.C. First Nations sphere of influence on Federal and provincial decision-making processes such that decisions made are more reflective of First Nations Title and Rights and Treaty Rights.

Forum Structure:

• The first forum (February 21st, 2023) will introduce FNFC initiatives and project objectives, and to support First Nations that are present to identify and establish province-wide policy priorities, as they relate to fish, fisheries, and aquatic resources and ecosystem. We will also review and consider Canada’s adoption of UNDRIP and other Reconciliation commitments, and how to bring Canada’s legislation, regulations, policies, and operations to be consistent with commitments to First Nations in B.C.

• The second forum (March 21st, 2023) will review and confirm province-wide policy priorities as discussed at the Policy Forum #1. We will discuss and identify pathways to increase B.C. First Nations’ sphere of influence on Federal and provincial decision-making processes, and ways to help First Nations work together and foster a more coherent voice on critical issues and influencing Government decisions to be more reflective of First Nations priority access and rights.

Contact

Tina Chestnut (tina.chestnut@dfo-mpo.gc.ca )

Manager, Policy, Planning, and Partnerships Unit

Salmon Stewardship Directorate, DFO Pacific Region

 

Elan Park (she/her/elle)

Regional Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator,

Salmon Stewardship Directorate, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

604-250-2260

On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Transport Canada (TC), and Parks Canada Agency (PCA), we are inviting your continued participation in the engagement on management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident Killer Whales. This meeting will take place Friday February 24th, 2023 from 9:00AM – 12:00PM (PST). This meeting will discuss feedback received during the consultation period and has informed the proposed 2023 management measures in support of Southern Resident Killer Whale recovery. This meeting will be a Tier II (Indigenous groups and Government of Canada) session facilitated by Saul Milne.

Additionally, thank you to those who were able to participate in the Multi-Nation Tier I and Tier II discussions in January and for the thoughtful feedback provided.

The agenda for this meeting is being informed by the Agenda Planning Committee and will be shared closer to the meeting date, along with supporting materials, at the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mDnKOIRxltuFFrM0LIBLiVOjOM-K02UG?usp=sharing<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1mDnKOIRxltuFFrM0LIBLiVOjOM-K02UG%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=05%7C01%7CJacey.Yu%40dfo-mpo.gc.ca%7C1476f5e7d71c495bba0908daff27d9b7%7C1594fdaea1d94405915d011467234338%7C0%7C0%7C638102843857421245%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gMNPLlamR3nKMZlG79rmoQMt95Xzr2zO2KFvcORaHZA%3D&reserved=0>

In-person details:
Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue– Room WCC 470
580 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
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If you have any issues entering the meeting, please contact Jasmine Prior at Jasmine.Prior@dfo-mpo.gc.ca<mailto:Jasmine.Prior@dfo-mpo.gc.ca>.

The FNFC is hosting two policy forums with First Nations in B.C. to determine how to bridge policy gaps, examine the ways in which federal and provincial legislation and policy influence regional programs, and highlight B.C. First Nations’ shared issues and interests, as they relate to fish, fisheries, and aquatic resources and ecosystems.

The passing of federal Bill C-15, An Act Respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Bill C-41, the BC Declaration Act, provides B.C First Nations with an opportunity to better inform Canada’s policy making mechanisms and guide the application of these core legislative documents to amend existing policies, laws, and regulations to be consistent with UNDRIP and other Reconciliation commitments. Therefore, it is important to create a space to discuss B.C. First Nations policy priorities that will foster a more coherent First Nations voice on critical issues, and make it easier to influence Government decisions to be more reflective of First Nations priority access and rights.

Objectives:

• To assess and influence Canada’s legislations, regulations, policies, and operations to determine their consistency with UNDRIP and other Reconciliation commitments

• To bring together First Nations in B.C. into a collaborative space to work together at the provincial scale

• To discuss and establish province-wide policy priorities, as they relate to fish, fisheries, and aquatic resources and ecosystems

• To increase B.C. First Nations sphere of influence on Federal and provincial decision-making processes such that decisions made are more reflective of First Nations Title and Rights and Treaty Rights.

Forum Structure:

• The first forum (February 21st, 2023) will introduce FNFC initiatives and project objectives, and to support First Nations that are present to identify and establish province-wide policy priorities, as they relate to fish, fisheries, and aquatic resources and ecosystem. We will also review and consider Canada’s adoption of UNDRIP and other Reconciliation commitments, and how to bring Canada’s legislation, regulations, policies, and operations to be consistent with commitments to First Nations in B.C.

• The second forum (March 21st, 2023) will review and confirm province-wide policy priorities as discussed at the Policy Forum #1. We will discuss and identify pathways to increase B.C. First Nations’ sphere of influence on Federal and provincial decision-making processes, and ways to help First Nations work together and foster a more coherent voice on critical issues and influencing Government decisions to be more reflective of First Nations priority access and rights.