Dokis First Nation will be hosting a Commercial Fisheries Workshop October 13th & 14th 2009.
With its unique open delivery style and opportunity to experience netting in the field, the Commercial Fisheries Workshop has become the A/OFRC's most popular workshop communities have requested in the last few years. Credit for its popularity rests in part with participants who are considering a commercial fishing enterprise, or who wish to augment their fisheries knowledge having access to the wealth of experience and traditional knowledge of Elder Harold Michon of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation. With the assistance of A/OFRC staff, Harold conducts down to earth round table discussions regarding ethical fish practices, harvesting techniques and is open to questions regarding his years of commercial fishing experience and knowledge of lake structures and commercially fished species.
The Dokis workshop will allow participants to get out on the water with experienced staff to set and lift nets. Best use of mesh sizes and how to read lake structures will be demonstrated and discussed. A session and exercise in using and understanding GPS technology and its application in fishing will complete the two day event.
There may be a few spots available for this workshop, please contact the Dokis First Nation Band Office at (705) 763-2200 for more information. There is no cost for community members to attend.
The workshop agenda is can be viewed here: Download Commercial Netting Workshop Agenda.
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