Economic coordinating committee

We build processes, capacity, and relationships to help First Nations in BC influence the integrated planning and management of Pacific fisheries and aquatic resources at the province-wide level.

Gooseneck barnacles, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation (by Uu-a-thluk, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Fisheries)

Overview

FNFC established the Economic Coordinating Committee (ECC) as a province-wide advisory body to facilitate First Nations collaboration on economic values, interests, concerns, and opportunities. The ECC supports economic development for First Nations in BC through the sustainable use of fish and aquatic resources within their territories, to build self-sufficient businesses and healthy First Nations economies.

The ECC aims to:

facilitate collaboration among First Nations on current and future activities, programs, policies, and opportunities related to economic fisheries and aquatic resources
support First Nations in building relationships that foster strong economies
convene and build First Nations capacity to achieve economic success
support opportunities for long-term, self-sufficient First Nations fisheries and aquatic resource businesses