New Fishing Area 21B-West Survey

The Natural Resources Directorate of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is currently developing a Lobster Fishing Plan for a new fishing Area.

The objectives of this fishing plan are to:

-Ensure a lobster fishery by community Members is beneficial and done safely, while respecting the Lobster and the needs of future generations.

-Support community sustenance needs by providing additional access to lobster.

-Balance community rights with responsibilities to the territory, lobster, and each other.

-Exercise Community authority under Listuguj Lobster Law.

-Encourage a co-operative approach to governance and management approach by

working with Treaty partners (Canada via Fisheries and Oceans Canada) to respect Lobster and keep community members safe.

We would like to hear community’s feedback. Please fill out the Survey.

Participants will have the chance to win a $100, $50, or a $25 Visa gift card. The draw will take place after the July 26^th deadline.

Link to survey