The Atlantic salmon in the Miramichi face a serious crisis, prompting the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council to devise an ambitious strategy for recovery.

The Plamu First Five-Year Strategic Plan presents a distinct, Indigenous-led approach aimed at revitalizing salmon populations through collaborative decision-making, sustained federal support, and a Two-Eyed Seeing methodology that integrates Mi’kmaq wisdom with Western scientific methods.

Crafted by NSMTC with insights from conservation partners, this initiative is in harmony with Canada’s national salmon strategy and now requires federal support to be implemented. Read the full release below.