Stronger Together: BC Young Fishermen’s Gathering
April 18, 2023
News bc fishing industry bc salmon fishing license marine protected areas mpa owner operator sustainable fishing sustainable seafood west coast fishingThe fishing industry in Canada has been really good at breaking apart connections over the last 150 years. It has separated consumers from harvesters through long complex supply chains; pitted Indigenous and non-Indigenous harvesters against one another and moved the industry out of the hands of independent sustainable fishing families. The resulting scarcity mentality and … Continued
Celebrating Natasha Marshall Gallic – a strong, proud Tseshaht fisher
March 7, 2023
For International Women’s Day this year, I want to celebrate my friend Natasha Marshall Gallic, a role model woman who challenges the status quo, defies stereotypes, has a passion for reinventing for justice, and is a constant source of inspiration to me. Among her many talents, Natasha fishes for salmon for her family, her community, … Continued
Thanks For Your Support in 2020!
November 27, 2020
What a year 2020 was! I’m so proud and humbled by all our members, including those who joined for the first time ever, and those who have been with us for years. Our members came together to support fishing families and to create a better sustainable seafood system – one that works for people, communities, … Continued
Active Listening: Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Perspectives on Canada’s Fisheries
November 25, 2020
When tensions in the Nova Scotia lobster fishery between Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishermen erupted into violence last month, we all watched with dismay and fear, concerned for the safety and livelihoods of the Mi’kmaq fishermen. Like you, we worried about how a peaceful resolution would be found and what this conflict meant for Indigenous/ non-Indigenous … Continued
Skipper Otto Supports BC Fishing Families
April 17, 2020
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed on CTV about how our fishing families are handling the recent changes in the industry due to COVID-19, and while it is always great to see coverage of the issues that impact our fishing families, sound bites don’t really get into the nuance and detail, so I … Continued
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