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 Opening of its office in Waskaganish, the hiring of the current Wildlife Management Director and a second Management Biologist, and the launch of the EMRWB Research Fund.

Gordon graciously shared his personal knowledge and vast experience of the Eeyou Marine Region and was quick to voice his support of new research studies and activities proposed for the EMR that supported local Cree interests and concerns. His fellow Board members and EMRWB staff enjoyed his good spirit and we will miss his entertaining stories, anecdotes, and Habs rivalry!

We know Gordon will surely keep busy after retiring from the EMRWB and that he will find time to pursue traditional hunting activities his son and grandsons.

From the EMRWB Members and Staff, Meegwetch!