This project strengthens community-led research capacity in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation by bringing fishers, Elders, youth, Fishery Guardians and researchers together to co-design future lobster research and monitoring. Through community engagement circles, knowledge-sharing and collaborative workshops, the project will ensure Indigenous Knowledge guides the development of a long-term Lobster research initiative.
Lobster Pathways: Strengthening relationships and development of a workplan for lobster research in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation marine areas
Institution: Esgenoopetitj First Nation Fisheries Science Department
Lead
- Sara MccaffertyEsgenoôpetitj First Nation Fisheries Science Department
Funding Call
Community-Led Research
Community-Led Research
Region
Atlantic
Atlantic
Years
2026
2026
Funded By
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
Strategic Science Fund (SSF)
MEOPAR Projects
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