Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership

Program

March 31st, 2020

Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq 57 Martin Crescent PO Box 1590 Truro, B2N 5V3 i http://cmmns.com/ ii

Progress Report prepared by: The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq

Progress Report prepared for: Transport

Disclaimer: This document contains confidential information and is not to be used for legal purposes.

Contact: Angeline Gillis Associate Executive Director The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq PO Box 1590 Truro, NS B2N 5V3 Tel: (902) 895-6385 [email protected]

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ...... iv

List of Abbreviations ...... v

Overview ...... 1

Objectives...... 2

Oceans Protection Plan Webinar and Engagement Session ...... 3

Oceans Symposium: “Mawita'mk Wjit Apaqtl - Gather for the Oceans” ...... 4

Mentimeter Activities ...... 5 Panel Discussions ...... 8 Presentations ...... 9 Graphic Facilitation ...... 12

Meetings ...... 12

Communications ...... 12

Data Management Plan ...... 12

Key Insights and Next Steps...... 13

Appendices ...... A-1

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Acknowledgments

Thank you to all rightsholders and knowledge holders who participated in this project. The Knowledge you shared is invaluable and we are grateful for the incredible contributions you have made. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Transport Canada for their support and Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq colleagues whose assistance was greatly appreciated.

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List of Abbreviations

AAROM: Aboriginal Aquatics Resources and Oceans Management CCG: Canadian Coast Guard CCGA: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary

CEPI: Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative CMM: Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq CSAP: Collaborative Situational Awareness Portal DFO: Fisheries and Oceans Canada ECCC: Environment and Climate Change Canada EMSA: Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness ILCEPP: Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program IK: Indigenous Knowledge MCG: Mi’kmaw Conservation Group MERP: Marine Environmental Response Planning MK: Mi’kmaw Knowledge MMRP: Marine Mammal Response Program MoU: Memorandum of Understanding MPA: Marine Protected Area NSCC: Nova Scotia Community College OPP: Oceans Protection Plan RAMSARD: Risk-based Analysis of Maritime Search and Rescue Delivery SAR: Search and Rescue TC: Transport Canada TOR: Terms of Reference

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Overview

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) is a tribal organization that has served its members since 1986 and currently employs a staff of 100+ employees. The CMM’s mission statement is, “to proactively promote and assist Mi’kmaw communities’ initiatives toward self determination and enhancement of community.” The Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) is the aquatics division within the CMM. The MCG is a member of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Atlantic Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM) program (2011-2023). The MCG works under the direction of the CMM’s Board of Directors and, the MCG Advisory Board (i.e. Community Fishery Managers and Traditional/Local Knowledge Holders) for the environmental management and conservation concerns of eight mainland Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia. These Mi'kmaw communities are: , First Nation, , , , Pictou Landing First Nation, Paq’tnkek Mi’kmaw Nation and Sipekne'katik First Nation. As expressed in the MCG’s mandate, "Restore the concept and practice of Netukulimk in Nova Scotia’s watersheds," the MCG strives to promote the concept of Netukulimk. This concept is based on showing respect to the lands by taking only what is needed and wasting nothing. Mi’kmaw people are stewards of the marine environment surrounding Mi’kma’ki (Atlantic region). From participating in commercial fishing or Netukulimk activities, the Mi’kmaq understand that all life is sacred, from the smallest rock to the largest creature. By referring to the ways of Msit-No’kmaw (“All my Relations”), it is understood that every living and non-living being must be treated with respect. Integral to this worldview is the responsibility of not harming or damaging the environment for the sake of the next seven generations. Since the MCG’s establishment in 2012, most of the technical and field work had been riverine based. However, a marine focus started when a need was identified for technical work on commercial fisheries. Following this, studies were conducted on Marine Environmental Response Planning (MERP) and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Within the past two years, the CMM has become involved in several initiatives under the Oceans Protection Plan (OPP). From 2017 to 2022, the Government of Canada will invest $1.5 billion on the development of a national marine safety plan. There are ~50 initiatives for this program and each of them have their own timeframe. Even though Transport Canada is leading this program, other federal departments such as, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) are responsible for overseeing their own initiatives. There are four major themes to help organize these initiatives; marine safety, environmental protection, evidence based decision-making and meaningful partnerships. In September 2019, the “Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program” (ILCEPP) agreement was signed between the CMM and Transport Canada. This multi-year agreement (2019-2022) provided funding to support engagement activities for the OPP initiatives under Transport Canada. Moving forward, the workplan will be guided according to the values and interests of the CMM member communities.

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Objectives

Over the past few years, a need has been identified to build capacity in the mainland Mi’kmaw communities to be proactive in marine related initiatives. This type of capacity revolves around informing the communities about these initiatives and defining their inclusion in the decision-making processes. It is important to emphasize that the level of commitment to these initiatives will vary by community since each community has their own priorities and interests. Therefore, the CMM’s role will revolve around keeping the member communities up-to-date and supporting their evolving interests in these initiatives. The activities identified for this project are listed in the Contribution Agreement; • Hire an OPP Liaison and transition them into the new role while strengthening community and external relations. • Hire a data management consultant to assess current practices and ensure that the CMM properly collects and stores data. • Engage in collaborative work and partnerships with federal departments and partners to connect and participate in a number of OPP initiatives; Prepare and attend OPP initiative information sessions and meetings with federal departments. • Ensure Mi’kmaw communities are properly engaged in decision-making processes for oceans management. • Research OPP initiatives and provide updates to the communities so that they can be actively engaged in the process. • Provide quarterly updates to the Mi’kmaw Conservation Group (MCG) advisory board and commercial fisheries advisory committee. • Work with the MCG’s communications officer to create newspaper articles, social media updates, flyers for community and public outreach; and • Compile Input provided by communities and submitted to the appropriate government departments for information and action.

The following objectives were identified for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. It should be noted these items were outlined with the intention of being carried out within a full year. However, the project only started in September 2019.

• List of the policy initiatives on which input was provided. • Number of OPP initiative information sessions and meetings with federal departments in attendance. • Number of communication items developed and disseminated to Mi’kmaw communities; 1. Number of quarterly updates to the MCG advisory board and commercial fisheries advisory committee. 2. Number of newspaper articles. 3. Number of social media updates. 4. Number of flyers. 5. Number of any other relevant communications material produced and disseminated. • Ensure Mi’kmaw communities are engaged in decision-making processes for oceans management. • Creation of the CMM data management plan and system.

To meet these deliverables, several engagement sessions were hosted, such as the “Oceans Protection Plan Webinar and Engagement Session”, an Oceans Symposium and some internal meetings. Furthermore, communication pieces were released, such as newspaper articles, a flyer and a social media post. In the sections to follow, this report will describe each of these deliverables in more detail.

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Oceans Protection Plan Webinar and Engagement Session

On November 26th, 2019, the “Oceans Protection Plan Webinar and Engagement Session” was hosted by the CMM in Truro, NS. This one-day event consisted of a webinar and group discussions. In the morning, webinar presentations on OPP initiatives were given by representatives from Transport Canada (TC). There was also a presentation given by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) on the Marine Mammal Response Program (MMRP). In the afternoon, an engagement session was held with the CCG to discuss the Risk-based Analysis of Maritime Search and Rescue Delivery (RAMSARD) initiative. In total, eight rightsholders from the CMM member communities attended this event. The agenda for this event can be found in Appendix A. The intention of this event was to introduce community member representatives to some of the OPP initiatives that are still open for engagement. Webinar presentations were given on Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness (EMSA), Places of Refuge, Establishing a National Framework to Respond to Hazardous and Noxious Substances and Review of Response Organizations Standards. The following is a list of questions and discussion points from each of these presentations; Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness (EMSA)

• What does this have to do with the Trans Mountain pipeline? o For this initiative, there are three pilot projects in that area. • Is there a Protocol for sensitive information/data in the interface? o Sensitive data remains between the data keeper and the system administrator. The data is not shared with any other users. • What is the difference between EMSA and the Collaborative Situational Awareness Portal (CSAP) under the Canadian Coast Guard? o The CSAP initiative is focused on Search and Rescue. This platform can be used to have better coordination and more effective responses. EMSA is concentrated on tracking vessel movement and what types of cargo are being carried. Places of Refuge

• As there are already twenty places of refuge identified, will the process for selecting new places of refuge be the same as the previous places or will the process be different? o The process will not be different. • Can more detail be given on the collaborative approach? How will that be done with any interested partners? o As an example, if a new port or bay is identified as a place of refuge, Transport Canada will reach out to the local community and local First Nations to ensure that it is ok to designate this area. Transport Canada wants to ensure it is a suitable place in case there are any issues. The collaborative approach will be based on a conversation and dialogue with locals.

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Establishing a National Framework to Respond to Hazardous and Noxious Substances and, Review of Response Organizations Standards

• The timeline for this initiative will start later in 2020 and the OPP is a 5-year program, so will this initiative be extended under the OPP? o Currently, the focus is on putting a plan in place to highlight the gaps and to have a phased approach. This means that the initiative has the potential to extend post-2022 and not end when OPP does. Feedback At the end of the event, survey questions were distributed to the attendees. However, limited feedback was retrieved. Based on this input, there was an impression that there was interest in having further discussions on the EMSA initiative and the Places of Refuge initiative.

Oceans Symposium: “Mawita'mk Wjit Apaqtl - Gather for the Oceans”

On February 19th and 20th, 2020, the CMM hosted its first Oceans Symposium, “Mawita'mk Wjit Apaqtl - Gather for the Oceans.” The purpose of this event was to bring together representatives from the eight mainland Mi’kmaw communities to discuss the existing and potential marine related projects at the CMM. As shown in Table 1, twenty rightsholders from the CMM’s member communities, as well as three representatives from Fort Folly First Nation attended the event. This two-day event consisted of a trade show, presentations, group discussions, panel discussions and graphic facilitation. The agenda, with the outline of all the activities, can be found in Appendix B. The first day of the symposium was internal to community members, however the evening session and the second day were open to guest presenters. Moreover, the first day was focused on group discussion, whereas the second day was mainly for guest speakers to give presentations. Table 1: Number of Attendees

Community Number of Attendees Acadia First Nation 1 Annapolis Valley First Nation 4 Bear River First Nation 4 Fort Folly First Nation 3 Glooscap First Nation 1 Millbrook First Nation 3 Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation 1 Pictou Landing First Nation 4 Sipekne’katik First Nation 2

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Mentimeter Activities

Throughout the event, Mentimeter was used as a method for interaction with our attendees. Mentimeter is an online platform that displays questions on a screen and allows attendees to respond using their personal devices, such as cell phones. Through this medium, responses are viewed in real-time and attendees can provide comments and ask questions anonymously. anonymously. By using this platform, helpful insight on the marine environment was captured. The following questions were asked using this platform; 1. “What are the first words that come to mind when you hear the word ‘ocean’?” 2. “What ‘vision’ do you have for the oceans?” Attendees were asked to answer the first question on two separate occasions. This question was initially asked before the group discussions and subsequently after the group discussions. This was done to compare the responses and see whether perspectives had changed. As shown below, Figure 1 displays the responses that appeared before the group discussions, meanwhile Figure 2 illustrates the responses from after the group discussions. The most prominent words in Figure 1 are “water”, “life”, “fishing” and “food”. As for Figure 2, the standout words are “protection”, “home” and “fish”. It is worthwhile noting that 61 responses were provided for the first time this question was asked, whereas only 19 responses were provided for the second round. Various responses were provided for the second question, “what ‘vision’ do you have for the oceans?”. Once again, the word “protection” was a dominant response, however the words “clean” and “healthy” also reoccurred. As displayed in Figure 3, the twenty-five responses are spread out across three slides. Figure 1: Mentimeter Questions - Before Group Discussions

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Figure 2: Mentimeter Questions - After Group Discussions

Figure 3: Mentimeter Questions - What “Vision” Do you Have for the Oceans?

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Panel Discussions

In the evening of the first day, two panel discussions were held. One of the panel discussions focused on the OPP and the direction of that program, and the second panel discussed the theme of collaboration. The following paragraphs list the questions that were posed during the panel discussions and summarize the panelists’ responses. Figure 4 displays a list of the panelists and their corresponding panel. Figure 4: List of Panelists

Panel 1: Oceans Protection Plan Community or Organization Lindiwe MacDonald Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Rachel Parkin Transport Canada (TC) Lindsey Weber Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Panel 2: Collaboration Community or Organization Elder David Nevin Sipekne’katik First Nation Céline Gaudet Transport Canada (TC) Alexa Goodman Fishing Gear Coalition of Atlantic Canada Jason Naug Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

The following is the list of questions posed for the first panel, “Oceans Protection Plan (OPP)”: 1. What is your mandate and role relative to marine safety and oceans protection? 2. What has been your approach in building partnerships with Indigenous communities on marine safety and oceans protection? What are some of the most important lessons that have been learned in the past 3 years since OPP was launched? 3. What priorities are you currently working on to advance marine safety and oceans protection in the coming years?

During this panel discussion, it was apparent that each department has their own mandate for the OPP program. Even though they have similar goals, such as increasing marine safety and ocean protection, their approaches are quite different. When it comes to building partnerships for the OPP program, TC is developing their engagement styles and are learning from having open discussions, whereas DFO are learning from their existing partnerships to advance their mandate. Meanwhile, the CCG have recruited individuals who have experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations. Additionally, the CCG has focused on reaching out directly to communities and organizations. As a lesson learned, it was acknowledged that partners need resources and support in order to build capacity to work on these projects. Moving forward, there is some uncertainty on what will happen to the OPP program post-2022. Feedback is needed to get a better grasp on what the marine space should look like and to determine what initiatives should be funded, as well as what educational material should be developed. Another possible topic to explore is a blue economy strategy, which is a long-term strategy that would support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors. It is important for these projects to continue in order to further develop these partnerships.

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The second panel, “Collaboration”, had the following set of questions; 1. What are the benefits of collaborating and working together on marine related topics? 2. What are some of the challenges of collaboration? 3. What are the best methods for efficient and effective collaboration? 4. Can you share any examples of projects or work with good collaboration?

The second panel emphasized the importance of working collaboratively on marine related projects. Some of the themes discussed were that there are often “wicked” problems and groups tend to work in silos. Also discussed was how in order to find solutions, all perspectives must be considered. By communicating, problems can be identified and then solutions can be found. Adding to this, marine spaces have a diversity of uses and everything is interrelated. By bringing everything together, a common approach can be developed. It was elaborated that when it comes to collaboration, it should not be about egos or money. At times it will be challenging to cooperate and there may be disagreements, but it is not about being “right”. A balance needs to be found between the competing interests. Furthermore, it was explained that to find compromises, conversations need to be open and receptive. Every user has their own needs and mandates. Adding to this, there are varying capacities for collaboration. When discussing the best methods for collaboration, it was mentioned that an open mind is needed. Effective collaboration will depend on the context of the project. Each project should be approached with a “blank slate” and there should be a degree of flexibility. There should a be willingness to recognize that things will change. It also helps to know who you are talking to and to take time to understand their perspectives. Examples were given on what types of arrangements can be made such as, Terms of Reference (TOR) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It was also stated that processes can be heavy. Too much energy can be put into the process rather than the work that needs to be done. To avoid this situation, it was suggested that periodic reviews be built into the process to keep the objectives in check. Some good examples of collaboration include having monthly calls, having the right intentions and initiatives that benefit communities. A project that was mentioned as being a good example of how groups of people can come together was the Bras d’Or Lakes Collaborative Environmental Planning Initiative (CEPI). Presentations

On the second day of the symposium, presentations were given by Transport Canada representatives on Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness (EMSA), Regulatory Roundtable, the Marine Liability Act Review and Places of Refuge. For the EMSA presentation an overview was given about this initiative and demonstrations were shown with the platform prototype. As for the remaining three initiatives, Transport Canada representatives gave “flash” presentations. For these “flash” presentations, each presenter was given ten minutes to provide an overview of the initiative and answer questions. After the presentations, group discussions were held on the three “flash” presentations. Additional information and feedback on these initiatives were gathered through the question periods and group discussions.

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Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness (EMSA) The discussion after the presentation and prototype demonstration were based on these questions and comments:

• What is the cost to communities or fishermen? Are there data charges if they were to use it in real time? o This project will remain free until the end of the pilot project. It is not known how the costs will be covered after 2022. • Where is the data being saved at and who has access to it? What do they do with that data? o The data is being saved on the Fujitsu data server. Transport Canada does not have access to this data. After the pilot project, the data will remain with the data owners. • Can anyone get a password/account? o Yes • How long does it take to set up in the community? o It takes a few days for Fujitsu to set up an account. • Have there been any efforts to integrate this platform with other systems? o Transport Canada is working with the CCG to develop a collaborative approach. If data on the various systems can be shared, there may be opportunities to integrate them together. • Does it include various types of pollution data (e.g. effluents as a result of Northern Pulp mill facility)? o Yes, there is pollution data available. As of right now, it is known not if there is data related to the Northern Pulp mill. • From a protector’s point of view, it is very important to see what is going on. Another excellent resource is Skytruth.org. Regulatory Roundtable

• Who is at the roundtable? o At this stage, the concept of the roundtable is being developed. A list of people has not been created yet. This concept is being introduced to Indigenous groups, coastal communities, government and NGOs. • Do you collaborate with DFO (federal)? o Yes, the focus is on the “marine” and not about which department the legislation is allocated. • Will there be some protection implemented to prevent political override of a decision that the roundtable made together? o Regulations are made to be stable and to provide stability. The regulations are not meant to be changing regularly. • Will the regulatory roundtable talk about deregulations (removing regulations)? o This has not been considered. During the group discussions, two main questions were posed, “what do people think about the concept?” and “how do we design it?”. A need was identified for communities to contribute to the process, rather than react to the process after it has been developed. The engagement model must allow for a broad level of input, one that involves community elected officials and the whole community. A dialogue is needed to gather feedback on how to make the roundtable. Input can be provided once the roundtable is created.

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Marine Liability Act review

• What are the timelines for the review? o Feedback and comments are needed by August 2020. • Does another department do this for other polluters besides vessels? For example, land-based industry? o There are regimes for pipeline spills, such as offshore petroleum boards. • Is consult.ca being used to engage public? o No. • Do you watch decommissioning of pipes that are land based? o No, this initiative is not land based. • Is there compensation for damage done by a mill? o Some provinces have programs for mill compensation. • What is the focus of the current regime? o The current regime only looks at oil, but it is not enforced internationally. • What happens when the communities don’t respond to mail, do they get overlooked? o Follow-ups are done with the communities. • Are there modes of compensation aside from economic? For instance, cultural aspects that are important to communities cannot be bought with money. In addition, there is uncertainty as to what kind of cultural loss the incident will result in.

For this discussion group, input was given on what activities and species should be considered under compensation. This list included the following; lobster, whales, cod fishing tourism, longevity (time), future losses, cultural significance, burial grounds, dyke lands and salmon. Places of Refuge

• What are the requirements for a location to be identified as a place of refuge? o One of the requirements is the repair capability of the region. A risk assessment model can be conducted for any location. However, not every location is suitable for all vessels. • Is existing fishery use included in the assessment? o This type of information will be included in further discussions. Therefore, First Nations and stakeholders need to be included to make the best decisions. • Do international ships have to go through the same “steamship” codes as Canada? o Yes, international requirements are adopted. However, there are also national requirements. • There are courses at the Nova Scotia Community Colleges (NSCCs) in Port Hawkesbury and Pictou on vessel stability. • Is a permit needed for small vessels to transport oil from island to island? o This can depend, usually this type of work is done by large-scale vessels. If the oil is in canisters, then a permit is not needed.

For this initiative, suitable areas have already been identified for places of refuge. However, feedback on these areas is needed from First Nation communities. One of the main factors that should be considered is safety. Not all commercial vessels have AIS. This may be because they cannot afford to buy it. Having an AIS system should be a free service. Additional training is needed for safety. Another factor to consider are the new fishing vessel

12 safety regulations. A standard procedure should be created to notify local communities of an incident. Additional feedback for this initiative can be gathered by speaking to First Nation fishers, as well as hosting workshops with Elders and community members. Other types of Knowledge should be considered such as Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and local knowledge. Topics that should be added to this discussion are Moderate Livelihood Fisheries and the rights associated to fishing. Graphic Facilitation

Throughout the symposium, a graphic facilitator illustrated the key messages and points from the presentations and group discussions. A photo of the final mural can be found in Appendix C.

Meetings

Throughout the year, meetings are usually held on a quarterly basis and are hosted in-person with representatives from the eight mainland Mi’kmaw communities. These meetings allow the MCG staff to give presentations and to gather feedback about their projects from the community representatives. On September 24th and 25th, 2019, the CMM hosted an MCG Advisory Board meeting and a Commercial Fisheries meeting. During these presentations, a brief overview was given on the ILCEPP project and it was proposed that an engagement session be held in November. The next MCG Advisory Board meeting and Commercial Fisheries meeting were held on March 25th and 26th, 2020. Due the circumstances with COVID-19, these meetings were held via teleconference. One of the topics discussed at these meetings were the OPP initiatives presented at the Oceans Symposium. At the end of the presentations, targeted questions revolving around the ILCEPP project and Environmental Response were discussed. In general, it was agreed that these initiatives should be presented to Chief and Council members.

Communications

In terms of communication pieces, two articles were submitted to the Maliseet-Mi’kmaq Nations News newspaper. One article was released for the October 2019 edition and the second was included in the March 2020 edition. In addition, a flyer and a social media post were released for the “Mawita'mk Wjit Apaqtl - Gather for the Oceans” event.

Data Management Plan

Given the timeframe for this project this year and some additional factors, a data management plan was not developed. Over the past few years, the CMM has made progressive steps towards review data management capacities and developing data management priorities. There has been the realization that is type of project is part of a larger vision that must incorporate several projects and departments. The CMM will continue to work on this initiative and adjust how this deliverable will be completed.

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Key Insights and Next Steps

Throughout this year, much insight was gained for this project. Due to the circumstances with COVID-19, there is uncertainty as to how much in-person engagement the CMM will be able to conduct. Innovative methods for engagement will have to be explored in the coming year. The following are some lessons learned about this initiative and potential strategies for further engaging the CMM member communities on ILCEPP;

• Further engagement sessions are needed with member communities to discuss these initiatives. • There is a need to build capacity in the member communities to participate in marine activities, such as training and personnel. This also entails engaging youth in training opportunities. Potential next steps for the 2020-2021 fiscal year include;

• Have further discussions on training and capacity building opportunities for communities, especially for youth. • Develop a better understanding of how data management can be addressed in the context of this project, but also within the CMM. • Organize engagement sessions with member communities, specifically with Chief and Council members.

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Appendices

Appendix A: OPP Webinar and Engagement Session Agenda Oceans Protection Plan: Webinar and Engagement Session

November 26th, 2019 – 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Holiday Inn Truro (437 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1E60)

TIME PRESENTER DESCRIPTION

9:00-9:30 am CMM Staff • Opening Prayer • Introductions • Welcoming Remarks 9:30-10:00 am Webinar: Transport Canada • Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness (EMSA)

10:00-10:30 am Webinar: Transport Canada • Places of Refuge 10:30-10:45 am Break Break

10:45-11:15 am Webinar: Transport Canada • Establishing a National Framework to Respond to Hazardous and Noxious Substances • Review of Response Organization Standards 11:15-11:45 am Webinar: Fisheries and Oceans • Marine Mammal Response Program Canada 11:45-12:00 pm CMM Staff • Discussion and Next Steps

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch Lunch 1:00-3:00 pm Canadian Coast Guard • Engagement Session: Risk-based Analysis of Maritime Search and Rescue Delivery (RAMSARD)

3:00-3:30 pm CMM Staff • Wrap-up

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Appendix B: Oceans Symposium Agenda The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq: Mawita’mk Wjit Apaqtl - Gather For Our Oceans

February 19th-20th, 2020

Location: Prince George Hotel (1725 Market St, Halifax, NS B3J 3N9)

Day 1: Morning [internal to CMM staff, member communities and youth]

TIME PRESENTER DESCRIPTION

8:00 am • Breakfast 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Elder Joe Michael • Opening Prayer

• Welcoming Remarks Robert Bernard • Trade Show: An interactive information sharing forum about

the on-going projects at The Confederacy of Mainland The Confederacy of Mi’kmaq featuring displays, commonly used equipment, and Mainland Mi’kmaq the opportunity for discussions with staff. Staff

Day 1: Afternoon [internal to CMM staff, member communities and youth]

12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Elder Joe Michael • Opening Prayer • Welcoming Remarks Robert Bernard • Sharing Circle 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm The Confederacy of • Marine Spatial Planning Program: Mainland Mi’kmaq Introduction to the new marine spatial planning project. Staff * 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm The Confederacy of • World Café: Structured conversations for information sharing Mainland Mi’kmaq and discussions on ocean-related projects. Each table will Staff explore a different topic for 30 minutes then individuals will switch tables and repeat the same exercise (3 times). Topics:

1. 2. 3. Centre of Expertise Ocean Vessel Microplastics – Cumulative Effects

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm - 4 pm The Confederacy of • World Café: Continued Mainland Mi’kmaq Staff* Topics:

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4. 5. 6. Search and Rescue Ghost Gear River Monitoring 8. 9. 7. Marine Mammal Coastal Restoration Protected Areas Response Fund

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Robert Bernard • Wrap up • Closing Prayer Elder Joe Michael * = An asterisk represents when Multimeter questions were asked

Day 1 Evening [Open to CMM staff, member communities and guest presenters]

5:30 pm - 5:45 pm Elder Cathy Martin • Opening Prayer and Song • Welcoming Remarks Robert Bernard 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm Robert Bernard • Banquet Dinner • Panel Discussions: Guest speakers share their insights on Guest Speakers oceans programs and collaboration. 7:30 pm - 7:45 pm Elder Cathy Martin • Closing Prayer

Day 2 Morning [Open to CMM staff, member communities and guest presenters]

TIME PRESENTER DESCRIPTION

8:00 am • Breakfast 9:00 am - 9:30 am Elder Joe Michael • Opening Prayer • Sharing Circle Robert Bernard • Recap of Day 1 9:30 am - 10:00 am Fort Folly First • Presentation: Nation* How Fort Folly is Bringing the Ocean Back into its Salmon Recovery Project 10:00 am - 10:15 am Break 10:15 am - 12:00 pm Canadian Coast • Presentation: Guard (CCG)* CCG Roles and Responsibilities for Environment Response

* = An asterisk represents when Multimeter questions were asked

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Day 2 Afternoon [Open to CMM staff, member communities and guest presenters]

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Transport Canada* • Platform Presentation: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm Transport Canada* • Flash Presentation: Regulatory Roundtable

2:10 pm - 2:20 pm Transport Canada* • Flash Presentation: Marine Liability Act Review 2:20 pm - 2:35 pm Break 2:35 pm to 2:45 pm Transport Canada* • Flash Presentation: Places of Refuge

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Transport Canada* • World Café: Structured conversations for information sharing and discussions on Transport Canada Ocean Protection Plan initiatives. 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Robert Bernard • Sharing Circle • Closing remarks Elder Joe Michael • Closing Prayer * = An asterisk represents when Multimeter questions were asked

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Appendix C: Graphic Facilitation