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What's New? Some of the latest information on the site includes updates on First Nations' involvement in the Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Fraser Sockeye;updates to the Master Calendar; and posting of recent fisheries-related news articles of interest to B.C. First Nations.

Information has also been posted about the upcoming Fall 2010 Fisheries Assembly. Click here for more information or to register.

WELCOME

The B.C. First Nations Fisheries Council welcomes you! The Council was formed in 2007 by British Columbia First Nations as an outcome of the B.C. First Nations Fisheries Action Plan.
The First Nations Fisheries Council has fourteen council members, representing regional diversity and also a diversity of expertise and perspectives.

There are many layers of access available on this website. Casual visitors are able to use the site to obtain general background information on the Council and fisheries issues. B.C. First Nations are able to access additional information and participate in private conversations on the site. Council members are able to access information relating to the internal business of the Council. Please contact our administrator to obtain a password for the site.

Fall 2010 Fisheries Assembly

The Fall 2010 Fisheries Assembly will be held November 2-4 at the Nisga'a Hall in Prince Rupert. Click here for more information and to register.

Cohen Commission Science

The Cohen Commission is undertaking an ambitious scientific research program to help the Commissioner understand the science behind the decline of Fraser River sockeye. Click here for more information.

International Conference

The International Conference "Deltas in Times of Climate Change" will be held 29 September-October 1, 2010 in Rotterdam, . Click here for more info.

International Conference

UNESCO is hosting the international conference "Transboundary Aquifers: Challenges and New Directions" December 6-8, 2010 in Paris. Click here for more info.

Water Pricing Workshop

There will be a Water Pricing Workshop in Nanaimo on September 9, 2010. The theme is Connecting the dots to Sustainable Service Delivery. Click here for more info.

Protection for glass sponge reefs

DFO is moving forward on the process of designating 4 glass sponge reefs in Hecate Sound and Queen Charlotte Strait as a Marine Protected Area. Click here to see the letter from DFO to the Fisheries Council.

Aquaculture Canada logo contest

Aquaculture Canada is holding a logo design contest. Deadline for submissions is September 17/10. Click here for more info.

Cohen Commission Schedule

The Cohen Commission of Inquiry into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River has released its schedule for public forums (August-October) and evidentiary hearings (October-December).

MSC Press Release

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) issued a press release on July 28/10 announcing the outcome of a year long process to look at low trophic level fisheries and the MSC assessment process, following concerns raised by stakeholders.

SFU Fraser Sockeye Summit

Proceedings from the Summit on Fraser River Sockeye Salmon: Understanding Stock Declines and Prospects for the Future are now available. To download, visit the SFU website under "What's New".

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