partnerships and 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.

Apoqnmatulti'k partners gathered at the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre in
February 2025 for an in-person meeting to connect and share updates.

  • 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 leave 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 research, 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.

  • Alanna Sylliboy, Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq

    Levi Denny, UINR/Dalhousie University (M.Sc. student)

    Shae Denny, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources

    Shelley Denny, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources

    Skyler Jedore, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources

    Darren Porter, Marine Institute of Natural and Academic Science

    Benjamin Henger, Acadia University (M.Sc. student)

    Mike Stokesbury, Acadia University

    Megan Bailey, Dalhousie University

    Caitlin Bate, Dalhousie University/OTN (M.Sc. student)

    Robert Lennox, Dalhousie University/OTN

    Marin Marsala, Dalhousie University (M.Sc. student)

    Meghan Borland, Ocean Tracking Network

    Jessica Bradford, Ocean Tracking Network

    Sara Iverson, Ocean Tracking Network

    Amanda Leslie, Ocean Tracking Network

    Evelien VanderKloet, Ocean Tracking Network

    Fred Whoriskey, Ocean Tracking Network

    Rod Bradford, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

    Andrew Taylor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Cruise Sylliboy, Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq

    Joe Beland, Mi’kmaw Conservation Group

    Charlie Flemming, Mi’kmaw Conservation Group

    Nadine Lefort, Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources

    Lindsay Caroll, Acadia University

    Gabrielle Deveau, Acadia University

    Montana McLean, Acadia University

    Joanna Mills Flemming, Dalhousie University

    Shannon Landovskis, Dalhousie University

    Caelin Murray, Dalhousie University

    Amy Hill, Ocean Tracking Network

    Maggie Sutherland, Ocean Tracking Network