Fisheries

Whether used for food, ceremony or socialization, our Fisheries Department supports and manages members involved in lobster, crab and groundfish harvesting.

As a liaison between the band and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, we oversee licensing, leasing, regulation compliance and moderate livelihood advocacy.

Contact Fisheries Staff

2026 Elver Fishery Information

Community Session on Sunday, March 29th, 2026
from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Sipekne’katik Fisheries Building

Elver Management Plan 2026

TAC Decision &
Proposed Individual Allocation

Annex 1: Proposed Allocations

Harvester Registration Now Open!

All Sipekne’katik members intending to participate in the 2026 Moderate Livelihood Fishery must complete registration and training by the deadline: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.

Three Steps to Complete Your Registration

  1. Read and review the 2026 Management Plan.

  2. Submit your intent to harvest via our registration form:

    CLICK HERE FOR FORM

  3. Attend training. All harvesters (including past participants) must attend a

    30-minute handling refresher. Sessions start Monday, March 23rd.

For training, contact Ryan Hamilton at 902-750-0059 or ryanhamilton@sipeknekatik.ca.