Welcome to our new Chairperson Fred Tomatuk! The Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB) would like you to help us welcome our new Chairperson, Fred Tomatuk ! Fred joined the EMRWB as a member in 2017 and was recently nominated by his fellow members as the new Chair to replace outgoing Chairperson, Gordon Blackned. Fred’s nomination was accepted by the Governments of Canada and Nunavut and he began his 4-year term as EMRWB Chairperson in June, 2022. Fred Tomatuk is from the Cree Nation of Eastmain and was born at Conn River. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience [...]

Thank You for Your Time as Chair Gordon! Eeyou Marine Region Wildlife Board (EMRWB) members and staff would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Gordon Blackned for his work and dedication as EMRWB Chairperson for the past four years. Gordon’s term as Chair ended this summer. Gordon was appointed by the GCC(EI) as a new member to the Board in December 2016, and was nominated as Chair in 2018, serving the EMRWB for almost 7 years in total and being the longest-standing member to date. The Wildlife Board has achieved many milestones during Gordon’s tenure, including the Grand [...]