IronNoggin
Well-Known Member
Of interest to anyone who fishes the WCVI.
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We are writing to inform you about the Initial 2019 Five Nations Multi-species Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Ahousaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. Please find attached this FMP that was developed pursuant to the reasons of the British Columbia Supreme Court of April 19th, 2018, and the Court Order entered on November 1st, 2018 in Ahousaht Indian Band and Nation v Canada (Attorney General), 2018 BCSC 633. This is the first FMP designed by DFO for the Five Nations.
The objective of the FMP is to outline a draft for consultation purposes of fishing opportunities that DFO will provide the Five Nations in 2019 to exercise their rights to harvest salmon, groundfish, crab, and prawn in the Court Defined Area (CDA). This initial draft identifies a plan for the Five Nations to exercise their Aboriginal rights to fish and sell fish. DFO may adjust the contents of this initial FMP further to consultations.
DFO will be hosting a Multi-stakeholder meeting on Monday January 21st, 2019 from 9:30am -3:30pm, at the Tigh-na-mara Resort in Parksville B.C., and via Webex. We invite you to attend this meeting to discuss and receive feedback on issues that arise from your review of the initial FMP.
DFO would like to ensure that stakeholders, such as applicable commercial advisory processes, fisheries associations, recreational fisheries, etc., have been informed and provided opportunities to share their comments and questions regarding the Initial Plan and adjustments are made as appropriate.
Over the coming months, DFO will also be seeking input and views from BC and Yukon First Nations, as well as the recreational and commercial fishing sectors, regarding both scope and development of a collaborative process for a review of the Salmon Allocation Policy. DFO proposes to engage all parties in a way that respects the Nation to Nation relationship with Indigenous peoples and considers all interests in such a way as to advance reconciliation and a sustainable integrated fishery in BC.
If possible, please RSVP to the January 21st meeting by January 7th, 2019 by emailing tara.sawatsky@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, and let us know if you and/or a representative(s) would prefer to attend in person or via Webex. If you would like further information in the meantime, please contact Tara Sawatsky (604-666-6907).
DFO is seeking comments on the initial FMP by February 1st, 2019. Following consultations, DFO will review the input received and finalize the FMP by March 31st, 2019.
Yours sincerely,
for
Andrew J L Thomson
Regional Director | Directeur régional
Fisheries Management Branch | Direction de la gestion des pêches
Pacific Region | Région du Pacifique
Fisheries & Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada"
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First time I have ever tried linking in this fashion. If it works, the Draft FMP should be accessible by clicking:
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8b98e9eb-9204-4513-8302-6a4fdf1ad6ea
Cheers,
Nog
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We are writing to inform you about the Initial 2019 Five Nations Multi-species Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for the Ahousaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. Please find attached this FMP that was developed pursuant to the reasons of the British Columbia Supreme Court of April 19th, 2018, and the Court Order entered on November 1st, 2018 in Ahousaht Indian Band and Nation v Canada (Attorney General), 2018 BCSC 633. This is the first FMP designed by DFO for the Five Nations.
The objective of the FMP is to outline a draft for consultation purposes of fishing opportunities that DFO will provide the Five Nations in 2019 to exercise their rights to harvest salmon, groundfish, crab, and prawn in the Court Defined Area (CDA). This initial draft identifies a plan for the Five Nations to exercise their Aboriginal rights to fish and sell fish. DFO may adjust the contents of this initial FMP further to consultations.
DFO will be hosting a Multi-stakeholder meeting on Monday January 21st, 2019 from 9:30am -3:30pm, at the Tigh-na-mara Resort in Parksville B.C., and via Webex. We invite you to attend this meeting to discuss and receive feedback on issues that arise from your review of the initial FMP.
DFO would like to ensure that stakeholders, such as applicable commercial advisory processes, fisheries associations, recreational fisheries, etc., have been informed and provided opportunities to share their comments and questions regarding the Initial Plan and adjustments are made as appropriate.
Over the coming months, DFO will also be seeking input and views from BC and Yukon First Nations, as well as the recreational and commercial fishing sectors, regarding both scope and development of a collaborative process for a review of the Salmon Allocation Policy. DFO proposes to engage all parties in a way that respects the Nation to Nation relationship with Indigenous peoples and considers all interests in such a way as to advance reconciliation and a sustainable integrated fishery in BC.
If possible, please RSVP to the January 21st meeting by January 7th, 2019 by emailing tara.sawatsky@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, and let us know if you and/or a representative(s) would prefer to attend in person or via Webex. If you would like further information in the meantime, please contact Tara Sawatsky (604-666-6907).
DFO is seeking comments on the initial FMP by February 1st, 2019. Following consultations, DFO will review the input received and finalize the FMP by March 31st, 2019.
Yours sincerely,
for
Andrew J L Thomson
Regional Director | Directeur régional
Fisheries Management Branch | Direction de la gestion des pêches
Pacific Region | Région du Pacifique
Fisheries & Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada"
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First time I have ever tried linking in this fashion. If it works, the Draft FMP should be accessible by clicking:
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8b98e9eb-9204-4513-8302-6a4fdf1ad6ea
Cheers,
Nog