Fisheries & Health

The Fisheries and Health Program remains a priority for the Niskamoon Corporation. This Program aims to

  • enhance Cree fisheries with initiatives that respond to Cree needs and aspirations
  • support public health authorities in developing and delivering services as part of risk-management programs relative to human exposure to mercury


The Board of Directors of the Niskamoon Corporation has established the following criteria for assessing the appropriateness of proposed projects:

  • self-sustaining project
  • community involvement
  • employment growth
  • respect and promotion of traditional values
  • increasing health benefits through fish consumption
  • involvement of youth


Projects under consideration
A number of possible projects are being considered as part of the Fisheries Restoration and Development Program, including;

  • assessment of potential harvestable fish stocks
  • monitoring fish stocks harvested by the Cree
  • infrastructure for fish harvesting, processing, storage, and transportation
  • feasiblity of a commercial fishery, including fish marketing
  • sports-fishing marketing


Also under consideration are mitigating and remedial measures aimed at restoring subsistence fisheries, including

  • subsidizing community fisheries
  • providing or facilitating access to fishing sites
  • implementing wildlife enhancement schemes
  • enhancing camp sites for fishing purposes
  • providing technical training to generate relevant local expertise
  • preserving traditional knowledge of fishing and related activities
  • providing fishing and related equipment
  • developing and testing fishing gear
  • fish farming and restocking of lakes and other bodies of water


Fisheries and Health Committee
The Fisheries and Health Committee plays a key role in the evaluation and recommendation to be made to the Board of Directors of the Niskamoon Corporation with regard to the Monitoring and Research Programs as defined in Chapter 5 of the Mercury Agreement. The Committee studies proposals submitted for funding under the Health Monitoring and Research Program as well as the Environmental and Monitoring Program.

For more information on how to access funding for Fisheries and Health projects, please contact your Local Niskamoon Community Coordinator or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .