Source: Federal Government

Author/Department: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Location: National

Theme or Topic of Interest: Environment and Natural Resources

Type of Funding: Grants

Aboriginal Group: All Aboriginal People

Web Page: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/aboriginal-autochtones/afs-srapa-eng.htm

Description: The Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy provides for the effective management of the Aboriginal fishery in a manner consistent with the Sparrow decision. In accordance with negotiated, time-limited agreements, Aboriginal groups participate in the management of their fisheries including opportunities in habitat management, science and enforcement activities. In addition, the Allocation Transfer Program (ATP) supports the Aboriginal groups in achieving self-sufficiency through participation in commercial fisheries. The ATP facilitates the voluntary retirement of commercial licences to eligible Aboriginal organizations. The AFS Program applies where DFO manages the fishery, and where land claims settlements are not in place.

Email: info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Phone: 613-993-0999

Treasury Board Web Page:
http://publiservice.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pmd-obgr/Site/Program.aspx?Language=EN&Program=18579&fid=2

(*Available to Canadian federal government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations only.)

Status: Active

Closing Date: no closing date