Indigenous Boom APCFNC AAEDIRP Podcast

On this episode of Indigenous Boom, we speak to Thomas Hill.  Thomas has been with APCFNC for a number of years in various positions.  Currently he is the Mental Wellness Project Manager.  We speak to Thomas about his role and work with Atlantic Indigenous communities.

On this episode we will learn about the work of Mitch Downton, the Policy Analyst for Energy & Environment in APC’s Fisheries and Integrated Resources department. Energy and Environment are challenges in 2021 that Indigenous communities and leaders must make plans for.  The work of Mitch is very important for the future of Atlantic Indigenous communities. mitch.downton@apcfnc.ca

Jack Daly works with the APCFNC Fisheries Department on Fish Habitat.  New to his role here at APCFNC, Jack talks about the work in fisheries and fish habitat.  For more information on the Atlantic Indigenous Fishery, please visit: https://www.apcfnc.ca/fisheries/news/

On this episode of Indigenous Boom, we are speaking to Jerid Watton. Jerid is the newly appointed Regional Water Coordinator for the Atlantic Policy Congress and works closely with the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority and First Nation leaders to provide AFN with support for their ongoing water projects. His work includes co-developing the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations draft framework, Long-term Drinking Water Strategy draft framework, and informing First Nation stakeholders with important details to assist in the decision-making process. Through this work Jerid hopes to help local First Nations to understand and act with respect to a wide range of important water-related issues.

In this episode, we introduce the Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP)! Indigenous Boom host and creator Krista Thompson is the Director of the department and talks about current projects, the AIEDIRP blog, Indigenous Boom and more. 

In this episode, we continue to explore APC's Fisheries and Integrated Resource department by chatting with Fisheries Policy Analyst Charlie Marshall. We discuss species at risk, the protection of these species, and much more.