2024 Inter-Provincial Atlantic Salmon Partnership Symposium
Where Conservation and Collaboration Converge
Delta Beausejour, Moncton, New Brunswick
October 24-25, 2024
Join us in Moncton, NB for the Inaugural Inter-Provincial Atlantic Salmon Partnership Symposium!
FCAS invites you to a transformative gathering of minds at the inaugural Inter-Provincial Atlantic Salmon Partnership Symposium. This special event is all about bringing leading experts, passionate conservationists and stakeholders together to share ideas, learn from each other and spark new innovations in Atlantic salmon conservation.
Poster Event
Illuminate your group’s conservation efforts!
There will be space available for organizations who wish to share projects or research that highlights how collaboration and partnership has contributed to the success of their work and conservation of wild Atlantic salmon.
Please submit your poster idea to Kristen Milbury at kristen@salmonconservation.ca for approval and to receive additional details.
Symposium Topics
Download the draft agenda (PDF) by clicking here.
Here’s a peek of some of the planned Symposium topics
Feature Presentations:
- Indigenous Knowledge and Leadership
- Wild Atlantic Salmon Strategy
- The Case for Broad and Effective Partnerships
Interactive Breakout Sessions:
- What are the Common Threads of Successful Partnerships?
- Creating a “3P Action Plan: Priorities, Planning and Partnership”
Moderated Panel Discussions:
- Who Needs to Be Partners?
- How Can Partnerships Be Measured for Success?
- Understanding Atlantic Salmon Stocking: Social, Cultural and Scientific Perspectives
Our Keynote Speaker: Marshall Button
We are very excited to announce our great fortune to have the legendary New Brunswick actor, director and playwright, Marshall Button as our keynote speaker. Marshall will employ his estimable talents to challenge attendees to adopt a tone of collaboration and partnership for the Symposium.
Marshall Button – Actor, Director, Playwright
Marshall Button is currently Artist-in-Residence at Moncton’s Capitol Theatre, president and co-founder of The HubCap Comedy Festival, and has been a freelance theatre professional for more than 44 years. He is best known for his creation Lucien, which premiered at Theatre New Brunswick in 1986. The five full-length Lucien plays have been performed more than 2,500 times internationally and in every Canadian province
Marshall founded The Comedy Asylum in 1981 and served as its artistic director until 1986. He was artistic director of The Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg, Ontario from 1987 to 1996.
In 1997 he founded The Capitol School Academy —a year-round bilingual theatre training program for children and adults.
Marshall co-founded The HubCap Comedy Festival in 2001. Its mandate is to feature and develop Canadian professional comedy. The bilingual festival has evolved into a major cultural event in Southeastern New Brunswick.
Among his may awards are The Order of New Brunswick, The Order of Moncton and honorary doctorate from St Thomas University.
Marshall and his wife Patricia have three grown children, Hanna, Jacob and Thea and are the proud grandparents of Sebastien, Alex, Emmilou and Moira.
Registration & Accommodation
Registration for the symposium is open now!
Secure your spot and take advantage of our early bird special of only $25 per person, available until June 28, 2024. Regular registration will close September 30, 2024.
Register via EventBrite using the following link: https://bit.ly/3SWUq27
Hotel offering special group rate for this event:
Delta Hotels Beausejour for $189 CAD per night
Book your group rate now for the Inter-provincial Atlantic Salmon Partnership Symposium
Where Conservation and Collaboration Converge
Join us to connect with passionate experts, forge essential partnerships and share cutting-edge research. Experience inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops and panel discussions that explore the latest in conservation technology and practices.
Together, we aim to chart a sustainable course for wild Atlantic salmon conservation. Through collaboration and innovation, we can ensure the longevity of this vital species and their ecosystems.
Together, our efforts will create ripples of lasting change.
Comments & Questions
If you have any comments or questions about the Symposium, please direct your communications to:
Charline McCoy at charline@salmonconservation.ca