June 08, 2010 - The staff of GMRC are actively preparing to host their third annual salmon feast. The feast coincides with National Aboriginal Day, but the focus of the event is to celebrate the Mi'gmaq way of life and to honour our relationship with the salmon. There is no cost for the salmon feast but donations are welcome. 

June 03, 2010 - The Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government (LMG) has released the details of the Aboriginal Fishery Strategy Agreement with DFO. The document was released yesterday, along with the Listuguj Rangers Operations Plan, on the LMG's Facebook Page. The fishing agreement can be downloaded here.

May 04, 2010 - Mi'gmaq leaders have met once again with Fisheries Ministers Shea to discuss strategies to cope with the loss of revenues that will affect entire Mi'gmaq communities.

Unlike commercial licenses held by non-native fishermen, licenses held by Mi'gmaq communities are communal in nature. This means all profits generated from the fishery help pay for community expenses in health, public works, post-secondary education, recreation, etc.

April 14, 2010 - Last summer the Gespe'gewaq Mi'gmaq Resource Council (GMRC) began research on the American eel. The purpose of the research is to gather information on the number of elvers (young eel) travelling through certain areas of Gespe'gewa'gi.

April 07, 2010 - Fisheries and Oceans Canada has released the management plan for the 2010 snow crab fishery in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. 

The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for this years quota has been set at 7,700 tons. It is estimated that a 63% reduction over last years catch will be realized for First Nations who operate under TAC.

March 23, 2010 - We've just added a new video to our collection! This video is intended to provide information about the company, the projects we're working on, and the people that are a part of the GMRC team. We hope you enjoy it.

Click the image below to view the video.

March 17, 2010 - The Gespe'gewaq Mi'gmaq Resource Council has crafted a response letter to any proposed reductions in the Gulf snow crab quota. You can download the letter here. 

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February 19, 2010 - It is important for GMRC to continue to seek guidance and knowledge from our Elders. In doing so strengthens the relationships with our communities and also within them.

On Friday February 12th, GMRC held its follow-up meeting for the Elders Gathering previously held on January 14th. The comments, concerns, and ideas of the Elders at the initial meeting, were compiled into a report and presented back to the Elders by Ann Gladue-Buffalo, GMRC’s Chief Executive Assistant.

January 18, 2010 – It is heard all too often that our people do not gather enough anymore. So just before Christmas the staff at GMRC decided to hold a small gathering in January for the Elders in Listuguj.

It was an opportunity for Elders to get together and share stories, share laughter, and share knowledge. GMRC also took this time to pay tribute and honor to the Elders that agreed, last summer, to participate in videotaped discussions.

The Short-Term Transitional Measures program will assist qualified low-income lobster license holders in Quebec and Atlantic Canada who have experienced financial hardship due to the global economic downturn of 2007-2009. Applicants can apply to the program until January 31, 2010.

For more information:
Brian Isaac
Commercial Fisheries Liaison Coordinator
bkisaac@migmaqresource.org
T: 418.788.3017

Download the application form here.