“The stage is set and the need is great for transformative change”
BC First Nations Fisheries Action Plan (2007)
Fisheries and aquatic resources are foundational to First Nations’ communities, culture, well-being, identity, and way of life. We work to protect aquatic resources and habitat and help First Nations build a strong, coherent voice on Pacific fisheries and aquatic resources by:
Facilitating strong province-wide collaboration
Building and maintaining First Nations capacity
Amplifying the voices of rights holders
Pillars of our work
Our regional model
Our regional model was developed through extensive engagement with First Nations communities, regional organizations and leadership across the province in 2008 and 2009.
Programs and projects
To support First Nations priorities We host processes, programs and initiatives related to fisheries policy, management, habitat, environmental protection, and economic development as outlined in the BC First Nations Fisheries Action Plan.