Workshop participants from Dokis First Nation enjoy the field session of the fisheries workshop out on the water of the French River on Lake Nipissing.
October 13th & 14th saw a very successful Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) fisheries workshop hosted by Dokis First Nation. Over 20 Elders, youth and adults came out to hear and learn from Captian Harold Michon of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay) First Nation. Fishing rights, ethics, waste disposal, retrieving lost nets, buoys & markers, Traditional Anishinabek Knowledge and safe setting & handling of nets were just some of the things discussed during the two-day event. "We are so grateful that Harold and his crew from Rocky Bay came all the way here to share their knowledge with us" said Chief Restoule during a feast/fish fry held to celebrate the workshop. Youth were exceptionally excited by the trip out on the water to learn how to set and retrieve nets. The fish caught were cooked and shared with the community for the final lunch on the last day.
Captain Harold Michon explains different netting techniques to the participants during the Dokis Workshop at the community centre.
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