The National AAROM Meeting
Overview
The National AAROM Meeting brings together executives of AAROM departments with DFO for an action-oriented and operationally focused meeting that aims to help advance the individual and collective priorities of the AAROM network across what is now known as Canada.
The annual National AAROM Meeting emerged in response to the findings and recommendations of the Indigenous Program Review (IPR) which engaged all AAROM-funded organizations and was led by the National Indigenous Fisheries Institute (NIFI).
Objectives
For Directors of AAROM departments to:
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- Discuss operational and capacity-building challenges & solutions
- Share knowledge & expertise
- Build partnerships and shared solutions
- Develop tools & practices to help strengthen the AAROM network
- Receive updates and provide feedback on the AAROM program and co-delivery partners (e.g., AAROM Network Steering Committee, Capacity Development Team, and Indigenous Training & Skills Development)
Purpose
To provide a space that fosters collaboration between organizations by the sharing of information and development of joint tools and solutions for the network of AAROM departments. It provides a unique opportunity for leaders and staff of AAROM groups to meet their peers from across Turtle Island, to discuss together their successes, challenges and aspirations as they travel down a common path, and to seek out opportunities for growth and meaningful collaboration.
History
The first IPR report (2018) highlighted an interest in further opportunities for networking and information sharing. It set a new standard for collaboration between DFO and Indigenous groups. The National AAROM Meeting is an ongoing example of this, as it is co-developed, co-designed and co-delivered via a Steering Committee comprised of Indigenous executives from AAROM departments and DFO program officials. Each meeting also provides a unique opportunity for an AAROM department to step forward to host and co-deliver the National AAROM Meeting within its communities.
Countdown until the next Annual National AAROM Meeting
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The path so far…
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Indigenous Program Review (IPR) and renewal
19/01/2017 -
AAROM Agency Survey
01/01/2018Survey to AAROM departments to identify specific topics to be discussed at the inaugural meeting
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IPR phase one report provides recommendations for the AAROM program
10/05/2018 -
DFO-APC exchanges begin to support AAROM network strengthening work
08/06/2018DFO-APC Interchange begins to support the work of strengthening the AAROM network through the National AAROM Meeting and a marketing and partnership toolkit
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DFO internal review of IPR’s recommendations
05/07/2018 -
Creation of a special steering committee (SC)
13/09/2018Ad hoc Steering Committee (SC) formed to inform the development of inaugural Annual National AAROM Meeting
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Inaugural Annual National AAROM Meeting
06/02/2019Inaugural Annual National AAROM Meeting, hosted by the Okanagan Nation Alliance, February 4th – 6th, in Kelowna, BC.
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The SC reviews and analyzes the documents of the meeting
21/03/2019SC review and analyze meeting materials to develop key recommendations for both improving the meeting as well as supporting the advancement of key topics
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A new member joins the SC
15/05/2019New member joins the SC to plan the Second Annual National AAROM Meeting
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Inaugural National AAROM Meeting final report released
12/06/2019 -
Survey of AAROM department Directors
12/07/2019Survey to Directors of AAROM departments to set focus areas under key discussion topics
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Creation of working groups to contribute to the development of approaches and tools
18/09/2019Working groups created to help inform the development of approaches and tools in preparation for the Second National AAROM Meeting.
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DFO released the “Action Plan for the Renewal and Expansion of DFO’s Indigenous Programs”
18/01/2019 -
Second National AAROM Meeting
14/11/2019Second National AAROM Meeting, hosted by the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI, November 19th – 21st in Charlottetown, PEI
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Second Annual National AAROM Meeting final report released
25/07/2019 -
Work continues
15/01/2020Work further expands to determine best approaches to address recommendations coming out of the meeting in Charlottetown.
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Third Annual National AAROM Meeting tentatively scheduled
14/09/2022
Meeting iterations…
Inaugural National AAROM Meeting
Address
Coast Capri Hotel1171 Harvey Ave,
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6E8
Second National AAROM Meeting
Address
Delta Prince Edward18 Queen St,
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4A1