Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest Consultations
Current status: Open
These consultations opened on April 5, 2018.
Consultation and Engagement
DFO is using multiple approaches to fully involve First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, other governments, the community, and relevant industries in the design of the proposed Eastern Shore Islands MPA. In addition to established consultation processes for First Nations and the Province of Nova Scotia, a dedicated Advisory Committee was created to serve as a key platform for multi-sector engagement in the MPA establishment process. The purpose of the Advisory Committee was to serve as a forum to share information, exchange views, and provide advice on MPA design prior to designation. The Advisory Committee membership is provided below:
| Category | Organization |
|---|---|
| Federal Departments | Environment and Climate Change Canada – Canadian Wildlife Service Transport Canada |
| First Nations/Indigenous Peoples | Millbrook First Nation Sipekne'katik First Nation Kwilmu'kw Maw-klusuaqn Negotiation Office Maritimes Aboriginal Peoples Council Native Council of Nova Scotia M’ikmaw Conservation Group |
| Province of Nova Scotia | Intergovernmental Affairs |
| Municipal Government | Halifax Regional Municipality Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s |
| Fisheries | Eastern Shore Fisherman’s Protective Association Groundfish Enterprise Allocation Council Nova Scotia Swordfishermen’s Association Seafood Processors/Buyers |
| Aquaculture | Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia |
| Marine Plant Industry | Acadian Seaplants Ltd. |
| Environmental nongovernmental organizations (ENGOs) | Oceans North Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Nova Scotia Salmon Association |
| Academia | Dalhousie University |
| Community Groups | Musquodoboit and Area Chamber of Commerce Sheet Harbour and Area Chamber of Commerce Wild Islands Tourism Advancement Partnership Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters Association for the Preservation of the Eastern Shore Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association Association of Eastern Shore Communities Protecting Environment and Historical Access Eastern Shore Wildlife Association |
To complement the Advisory Committee and allow for broader participation and input, a working group composed of the membership of the Eastern Shore Fishermen’s Protective Association (ESFPA) was established.
We also welcomed the input of the broader community along the Eastern Shore so we attended meetings with community groups and also hosted public events, including information sessions and workshops that were open to all community members at key points in the site establishment process.
Meeting Schedule
| Date (YYYY-MM-DD) | Location | Meeting | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | Ship Harbour, NS | Eastern Shore Community Meeting | News release - Conservation on the Eastern Shore |
| 2019-05-08 | Ship Harbour, NS | Eastern Shore Islands AOI Advisory Committee Roundtable with Minister | |
| 2019-03-28 | Ship Harbour, NS | Eastern Shore Islands AOI Advisory Committee | |
| 2019-01-22 | Sheet Harbour, NS | Eastern Shore Islands AOI Advisory Committee | |
| 2018-11-07 | Moser River, NS | Community Open House | Moser River Community Hall |
| 2018-10-30 | Tangier, NS | Community Open House | Tangier Fire Hall |
| 2018-10-23 | Ship Harbour, NS | Eastern Shore Fishermen’s Protective Association Fisheries Working Group | |
| 2018-09-13 | Ship Harbour, NS | Eastern Shore Islands AOI Advisory Committee | |
| 2018-08-28 | Ship Harbour, NS | Eastern Shore Fishermen’s Protective Association Fisheries Working Group | |
| 2018-04-05 | Ship Harbour, NS | Eastern Shore Fishermen’s Protective Association Fisheries Working Group |
For further information contact us at MaritimesMPAs@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
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