About the FSMB
The Purpose of the FSMB is for FSMC signatory nations to work on a government-to-government, nation-to-nation basis with Canada to make consensus decisions and recommendations on collaborative governance, management and conservation of Fraser Salmon at the migratory route scale.
This is mandated via the 2019 Fraser River Collaborative Management Agreement (FSMCA) which was ratified by more than 80% of the FSMC’s Signatory Nations, and was signed by Minister Wilkinson and FSMC President Darren Haskell on July 5, 2019 at Katzie First Nation. This Agreement puts First Nations at the decision-making table for the management of Fraser River salmon by stipulating a truly collaborative process and structure.
How Does the FSMB Operate?
The Board’s role is outlined in the FSCMA, in the FSMB Terms of Reference and in a growing body of protocols and procedures which FSMB has been working to develop. The board holds formal monthly meeting, with additional focused work conducted at task group meetings in between.
FSMB’s work is supported by the Joint Technical Committee, which consists of 5 DFO and 5 FSMC reps. The DFO and FSMC JTC co-chairs attend monthly FSMB meetings, as do DFO and FSMC support staff who assist in implementing FSMB decisions. In addition to coordinating the Tier 1 voice, the FSMC functions in the role a communications Secretariat for the FSMB.
Upcoming FSMB Meeting Schedule
The FSMB meets regularly. Please visit the Events & Meetings Page for the date and time of next meeting.
Who Sits on the FSMB?
The Board has equal representation from Fisheries & Oceans Canada (DFO) and FSMC's First Nations representatives
Marcel Shepert
Independent Chair
Thomas Alexis
FSMC Upper Fraser
Pat Matthew
FSMC Mid Fraser
Ken Malloway
FSMC Lower Fraser
Tony Roberts Jr
FSMC Marine & Approach.
Aidan Fisher
FSMC JTC Co-Chair
Jeff Grout, DFO
Steve Gotch, DFO
Al Magnan, DFO
Duncan Stephen, DFO
Robin Hawes, DFO
Brittany Jenewein, DFO JTC Co-Chair
The FSMB Workplan
Through monthly meetings, the FSMB oversees annual workplans related to the co-management of salmon.
The Board co-develops and monitors the work of annual workplans, and then provides Annual Reports on progress. Below are the workplans and annual reports for recent years.
Key Communications
As projects and the annual planning process progress, the FSMB Releases Key Communications
Key Recent Communications from the FSMB:
Scenarios for Discussion of the Management Approach for Fraser Summer 5(2) Chinook in 2025
FSMB Cover Note_Chinook 5(2) 2025_IFMP
DFO Response Letter – 2023 MSF Pilots
2023 Fraser Summer 5(2) Chinook – Rationale for Decision
ATTACH 1 – 2023-07-13 – Chinook Management Actions
February 2023: FSMB Update — Fraser Sockeye & Chinook
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