Assembly of First Nations' National Fisheries Committee discuss strategic plan in Corner Brook

    Tuesday, 9 June 2026 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Qalipu First Nation Chief Jenny Brake says the Director of Fisheries told her this was the best attendance for a meeting of the fisheries committee. .

    Qalipu First Nation Chief Jenny Brake welcomed Chiefs, technicians and Assembly of First Nations staff at a meeting in Corner Brook late last month. These members of the AFN’s National Fisheries Committee met for three days and discussed their strategic plan while reaffirming a commitment towards proactive stewardship. Regional Chiefs from Canada select members to be on the committee and Brake says it was a natural fit for her. On Bayfm’s Qalipu Today, the Chief spoke about how the fishery is a part of every treaty and the committee brings issues to AFN, who advocate to government. 

    Brake says the Director of Fisheries told her this was the best attendance for a meeting of the fisheries committee. She says many of the committee members had never been to NL.

     

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