Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre

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A/OFRC Contract Position Available

 

Download PDF here: Download Contract Liaison Job Ad 2011

 

 

Now Hiring!

A downloadable version of this position ad is available by clicking here: Download Aboriginal Fisheries Technician Intern 2011 

 
 

CCFFR was a great time!

Biologist Kim Tremblay presented her poster “Georgina Island Shoreline Rehabilitation” at the Canadian Conference for Fisheries Research in Toronto, ON. Rachel Big Canoe, from the Chippewas of Georgina Island and a collaborative partner, was delighted to hear that the project would be presented at the conference. She remarked “the rehabilitation project was a shining example of different organizations working together to achieve a common goal.” As a result of the conference, another possible partnership is in discussion between Mrs. Tremblay and Dr. Pat Chow-Fraser of McMaster University to discuss working on wetlands on the North Channel of Lake Huron this upcoming field season.

You learn something new every day.

Biologist Intern Jenna MacLaurin was also extremely pleased with her first CCFFR experience. An interesting concept that had her eager to enlighten us with was fish with shy and bold personalities! The work tested the potential effects of individual behavioural tactics on the strength and retention of learned predator cues in juvenile rainbow trout. Trout were conditioned or pseudoconditioned to recognize pumpkinseed as a predator. Ultimately, conditioned ‘shy’ trout displayed a response to the pumpkinseed odour. Next year’s CCFFR will be held in Moncton, NB.

What’s new in Fisheries Research?

A contingent of A/OFRC staff will find out exactly that when they attend the 2011 Canadian Conference for Fisheries Research (CCFFR) January 7 & 8 in Toronto, Ontario. The CCFFR has been meeting annually for over 60 years and they meet once a year in early January. This conference is a forum where researchers and graduate students present and discuss the latest advances in freshwater and marine fish and fisheries research.

The overall programme themes vary from year to year but typically focus on aquatic and fish/fisheries science advances and the ability of new research to provide predictions and solutions for various problems. Some of the themes for 2011 include: Restoration of Aquatic Habitats and Fishes, Algal Blooms: Incidences and Responses, Effects of Energy and Mass Flux on Ecosystems, Science and Management of Introduced Aquatic Species and Effects of Recent Climate Change on Lakes. Conference presentations will reflect bold, imaginative, and credible science while papers are expected from individual and team research initiatives among the academic, government and private sectors. Biologist Kim Tremblay will present her poster entitled “Georgina Island Shoreline Rehabilitation”.  (Download CCFFR2011 Poster)

 

 

For more information on the conference visit http://www.phys.ocean.dal.ca/ccffr /

 

Up to the Gills in Media

Courtesy of Clark Marketing Communications, the Fisheries Resouce Centre staff has become well versed in the world of media. A week was dedicated specifically to media and facilitation training where the staff here at the A/OFRC learned the various components of effective communication, media and public events, social media, and facilitation. Exercises such as a Myers Briggs Type Indicator test and on-camera interviews were also completed. The different types of social media were delved into to get a sense of the abundance of online marketing opportunities. When asked for his thoughts at the week’s end, General Manager Ed Desson replied “the media training provided by Clark Communications was superb! It was exactly what I was looking for.”

 

Congratulations on your 11 years with the A/OFRC Cynthia Roy!

 

Cynthia Roy accepting a gift from Board of Directors Chair Cliff Meness.

Since 1999, Cynthia has been an invaluable asset to the A/OFRC. She is the definitive source of information, no matter what sort of document we may be looking for or how far off the questions may be. Her extensive experience and intellect for finance, administration and human resources have proven an asset when new changes within the office were implemented. The office has since improved its efficiency and accountability in all respects. Within her eleven years, Cynthia has admirably fulfilled her Office Administrator role, as well as having prepared new managers, biologists and interns.

Cynthia has great respect for the Anishinaabe culture and with that, her enthusiasm to learn has resulted in many new relationships and hobbies. Her sense of humour has allowed her to fit right into many Ojibwe conversations (she is still trying to figure out which word is the right one for salt!) As a natural multi-tasker, she continues to juggle the many facets of work, home life, volunteering and leisure pursuits.

Cynthia graduated from Canadore College of Applied Arts in the Small Business Management Program and continues her involvement with the College as an alumni advisor for that program. She is currently working on attaining a Certificate in Human Resources Management.

2010 New Kid on the Block

Jenna MacLaurin working on a shoreline assessments of Lake Penache for Atikameksheng Anishinawbek.

Jenna MacLaurin has recently joined the A/OFRC as its newest Fisheries Biologist Intern for 2010. Jenna started her internship in May with her first placement on the Pic River Lake Sturgeon Study. With the project lead Andrew Ecclestone at her side, Jenna was able to participate in and complete sturgeon radio tracking, depth contour mapping, detailed habitat mapping of suspected spawning grounds, gill netting and the subsequent tagging of captured fish. Currently, Jenna is completing a lake survey of Jerry’s Lake for the Beausoleil First Nation. The lake survey will allow Jenna to further her habitat and contour mapping skills as well as capture and identify fish species common to the area.

Jenna has recently completed an Associates in Science Degree in Marine Environmental Technology and an Associates in Arts Degree: General Transfer from Florida Keys Community College. She comes to the A/OFRC with experience in 3D GPS coral mapping, coral restoration, environmental conservation issues, and Basic Marine Mammal Care and Training. Jenna also had the opportunity to see the dynamics of a Grand Portage reservation fishery where they are hatching fish for release and completing studies of fish populations for disease. With all of her qualifications and the fact that there is nothing that she is more passionate about than conservation, Jenna will definitely prove to be an important asset to the A/OFRC.

 

Notice of A/OFRC Staffing Change

Perry McLeod-Shabogesic, Community Liaison Specialist for the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre since 2002 has resigned from his position, moving on to pursue other interests. We bid him farewell and wish him luck in his endeavours.

Effective May 21, 2010, Maureen Peltier will assume the duties of (Interim) Community Liaison Specialist with the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre.

Maureen has extensive field experience, provides data analysis and interpretation, and is involved in the design and review of A/OFRC fisheries assessment projects. First working with the Centre as a Fisheries Technician during the summer of 2001, she was offered permanent employment with the Centre in 2003 as a Fisheries Biologist. Since then she has also carried out many inland habitat studies and habitat workshops for the Centre. A community member of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve she is well travelled, having completed field projects and workshops in many communities in every region of the Anishinabek Nation.

As always, we remain fully committed to the continuation of services to the Anishinabek Nation.

One Year Anishinabek Youth Intern Position Filled

The A/OFRC is pleased to announce that a successful applicant has been chosen for this year's Anishinabek Youth Intern program with our organization.  Picture and post coming soon.