Cloudberry Connections is contributing to conservation efforts for Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar). We were contracted  by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) to support their efforts to include Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge (ATK) in their reassessment of Atlantic SalmonAtlantic Salmon hold deep cultural, ecological, and economic significance for many Indigenous communities across Atlantic Canada and beyond. Generations of knowledge about salmon behavior, migration, habitat, and harvesting practices live within these communities, offering critical insight into both historical and current changes affecting salmon populations.

The core focus of the project was to assist COSEWIC’s ATK Subcommittee in reviewing, evaluating, and integrating ATK into the Atlantic Salmon status report. This work involved:

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• Systematic Review of ATK Sources: Cloudberry analyzed more than 60 publicly available reports, studies, and community-based research documents containing ATK related to Atlantic Salmon.
   

• Thematic Analysis and Integration: Drawing from these sources, Cloudberry identified key knowledge themes and insights and worked with the ATK Subcommittee to integrate them into COSEWIC’s draft and final status reports for Atlantic Salmon.
   

• Ongoing Review and Finalization: Cloudberry is also involved in reviewing additional data that emerges during the external review process, ensuring that the final report reflects the most comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge available.
   

By supporting this process, Cloudberry helps advance more inclusive and culturally grounded wildlife management frameworks. The project reflects Cloudberry’s broader commitment to bridging Indigenous knowledge systems and Western science in ways that respect community expertise and strengthen national conservation efforts.