People

“Partnerships happen at the table.”

Apoqnmatulti’k Apoqnmatulti'k
Ah-boggin-ah-mah-tul-teeg is guided by the principles reflected in our project name—we help each other. Together, we share a common goal—to learn from each other’s perspectives to gain a better understanding of aquatic species and help take care of their ecosystems for current and future generations.

Shelley Denny Director of Aquatic Research & Stewardship, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources — **Shelley Denny**
Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources

Rod Bradford Fisheries and Oceans Canada — **Rod Bradford**
Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Sara Iverson Scientific Director, Ocean Tracking Network — **Sara Iverson**
Ocean Tracking Network

Mike Stokesbury Professor, Acadia University — **Mike Stokesbury**
Acadia University

Fred Whoriskey Executive Director, Ocean Tracking Network — **Fred Whoriskey**
Ocean Tracking Network

Megan Bailey Professor, Dalhousie University — **Megan Bailey**
Dalhousie University

Darren Porter Commercial harvester & Founder, Marine Institute of Natural and Academic Science — **Darren Porter**
Marine Institute of Natural and Academic Science

Alanna Syliboy Mi'kmaw Knowledge and Community Engagement Manager, Mi’kmaw Conservation Group. — **Alanna Syliboy**
Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq

Skyler Jeddore Community Liaison/Field Technician, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources — **Skyler Jeddore**
Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources

Evelien VanderKloet Global Project Manager, Ocean Tracking Network — **Evelien VanderKloet**
Ocean Tracking Network

**Meghan Borland** Ocean Tracking Network

**Jessica Bradford**
Ocean Tracking Network

**Maggie Sutherland** Ocean Tracking Network

alumni

Charlie Fleming Research & Field Technician, Mi’kmaw Conservation Group — **Charlie Fleming**
Mi’kmaw Conservation Group

Nadine Lefort Communications and Outreach Manager, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources — **Nadine Lefort**
Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources

Joe Beland Fisheries Biologist, Mi’kmaw Conservation Group — **Joe Beland**
Mi’kmaw Conservation Group

Montana McLean Post Doctoral Fellow, Acadia University — **Montana McLean**
Acadia University

Amy Hill Special Project Manager, Ocean Tracking Network — **Amy** **Hill**
Ocean Tracking Network

Joanna Mills Flemming Professor, Dalhousie University — **Joanna Mills Flemming**
Dalhousie University

Lindsay Carroll MSc Candidate, Acadia University — **Lindsay Carroll**
MSc Candidate, Acadia University

Shanon Landovskis MSc Candidate, Dalhousie University — **Shanon Landovskis**
MSc Candidate, Dalhousie University

Gabrielle Deveau MSc Candidate, Acadia University — **Gabrielle Deveau**
MSc Candidate, Acadia University

Caelin Murray MSc candidate, Dalhousie University — **Caelin Murray**
MSc candidate, Dalhousie University

Apoqnmatulti’k is jointly supported by

Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources - UINR represents Cape Breton's Mi'kmaw voice on natural resources and environmental concerns.

Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq - CMM promotes and restores the concept and practice of Netukulimk, taking only what you need for today and leaving some for tomorrow in the Fundy Watershed.

Marine Institute of Natural and Academic Science - MINAS’ goal is to create wisdom through the integration of traditional, local, and academic knowledge.

Ocean Tracking Network - OTN is a global aquatic animal tracking, technology, data management and partnership platform.

Acadia University - Acadia University has a long tradition of academic excellence, ground-breaking innovation, and an environment that encourages collaborative, community-oriented, and transdisciplinary research.

Dalhousie University - One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie is recognized for outstanding academics and a broad range of educational and research opportunities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - DFO is the federal lead for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada's fisheries, oceans and freshwater resources.