Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Ocean Management (AAROM) at a glance

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Ocean Management (AAROM)’s overarching goal is restoring the concept of Netukulimk to the Inner Bay of Fundy watershed, teaching and practising Netukulimk and Two-Eyed Seeing in all aspects of its work.

AAROM’s work includes collaboration between CMM staff and Member Communities in community-led projects, research, education, community member capacity building, youth mentorship, stream remediation and restoration, habitat assessment, traditional species and species at risk monitoring, stock assessments and restocking, Indigenous knowledge and the provision of hands-on experience for youth and community members. Key work under the auspices of AAROM includes the restoration projects for the East River, Shubenacadie River monitoring, species at risk monitoring, culvert assessment and remediation projects, invasive species monitoring, and Atlantic salmon monitoring. AAROM provides educational opportunities through youth mentoring and engagement, hands-on training, online educational tools and games in English and Mi’kmaq, social media for projects, and volunteer opportunities.

The program entails thorough two-way communication with Member Communities, and leadership through quarterly Advisory Committee meetings to inform project ideas, proposals, and to address any concerns. Two appointed representatives from each of The CMM’s Member Communities sit on the AAROM Advisory Committee.