Aquatic & Fisheries Capacity Development Team

The Capacity Development Team

Partners in Indigenous Aquatic and Fisheries Management

The Capacity Development Team (CDT) is here to support your fisheries and aquatic resource management capacity needs through structured organizational and technical capacity development activities and coordination of skills development and training opportunities. Our focus is to support and develop the capacity of Indigenous communities and organizations participating in aquatic and fisheries management in Atlantic Canada, coastal Quebec, the Yukon and Northwest Territories, and British Columbia.

Professional Advice and Support

Our qualified team of professionals will work with you to identify, plan, and implement the organizational and technical capabilities you need now and into the future.

Our Mission

To support and increase the capacity of Indigenous communities and organizations (groups) participating in the aquatic and ocean resource management spaces through structured organizational and technical capacity development activities and training. 

Voluntary and Confidential

Engagement with the CDT and our services by Indigenous clients is completely voluntary and confidential and will not be a requirement for ongoing or future participation in DFO collaborative programs or initiatives. Contact us today to receive a copy of our statement of data collection and confidentiality.

Our Values

The capacity Development Team will be guided by our core values to guide us in our mission and to achieve our mission:

  • Indigenous capacity focused
  • Embrace Indigenous culture and protocol
  • Respectful, honest and trustworthy
  • Confidential, timely and responsive service
  • Co-development and collaboration
  • Sustainable growth
  • Long-term vision
  • Adaptive
  • Creative

     

Our Vision

To be the trusted capacity advisor to Indigenous communities and organizations working in the aquatic and ocean resource management spaces.

Our Goals

1 .

Provide Exceptional Service and Support

2 .

Create Useful Tools and Resources

3 .

Promote Meaningful Training and Skills Development

4 .

Build and Strengthen Relationships and Partnerships

Our Services

Funding Information

Advice & Expertise

Resources and Tools

Capacity Planning

Skills and Training Support

Proposal Development

Reporting Support

Our Team

Our team members are here to serve you!

Clayton Coppaway

Team Lead

Estefanny Felix

Advisor, Pacific Interior and North coast

Shawn Laidlaw

Advisor, pacific south coast and vancouver island

Karen Pictou

National Training Coordinator

Jessica Metuzals

Team Advisor

Peter Nicholson

Team Advisor