The Native Fishing Association (NFA)
Promotes and Supports Indigenous People
in BC's Commercial Fishing Industry.
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The Native Fishing Association (NFA)
Supporting Indigenous
BC Fishers
The Native Fishing Association (NFA) promotes and supports Indigenous commercial fishers in BC. Whether you have an established commercial fishing business or have just become interested in the industry, we are here to help.
We provide loans and grants, shared licenses and quotas, and a variety of support services to help you grow or start your fishing business.
Please browse our website to learn more about our programs and services, and get in touch if you have any questions.
#familiesinfishingfridayCelebrating Danial Smith (we all call him “Tuma”), the family he comes from and the family he’s passing it on to! He is the Hereditary Chief of Tlowitsis Nation on North Vancouver Island. He’s also a career commercial fisherman in the roe-herring, halibut, spot prawns and salmon fisheries! Go Tuma!“I’m 4th generation fisherman, salmon herring prawns and halibut. I was blessed, having great mentors growing up. I bought my first boat at the age of 20 and continue to move forward in the fishing industry.” ... See MoreSee Less
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Onward and upward 💛💙🎶🎼🙏🏆
Kicking ass bro!
Don't miss this wonderful networking opportunity! NFA will be there as well to answer any questions you may have regarding our services.Good morning, Fishers! We are excited to announce that our Networking Event for 2024 will be held at Tin-Wis Resort, Best Western in Tofino. The event will take place on May 30th, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM.This event connects new and veteran fishers with buyers and organizations to support their fishery businesses. Support services for the fishing industry will be included, along with presentations and networking opportunities.This event is open to ALL fishers and their families in the area.A water taxi will be provided for attendees from Ahousaht, Opitsaht, and Hot Springs Cove. To reserve a spot on the water taxi from Hot Springs Cove, please email abigail@haoom.ca.For information and questions, please get in touch with Abigail at abigail@haoom.ca or phone at 250-725-2802.We look forward to witnessing the growth and expansion of your businesses within the fishing industry!Klecko Klecko! ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow. I will register us.
Brent Campbell
Today for #womeninfishingwednesday, we would like to honour a fisherwoman from the east coast! Meet Annie Sanipass Simoneau, from the Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation, a Mi’kmaq community located on the Miramichi River in northern New Brunswick. She sent us these wonderful pictures of traditional Eel Fishing as well as the dishes they create with the harvest. They look delicious! Thank you Annie for sharing your pictures with us. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Its #womeninfishingwednesday If you would like to learn more about the IWE program, please watch this video from NACCA. At about the 3 min mark, the panel discusses Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in Canada. If you would more information about how the IWE program can benefit your fishing or seafood business, please contact us! ... See MoreSee Less
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It's #womeninfishingwednesday! We are happy to share this beautiful photo of Jaqueline Stephens and her story."I’m from the Nisga’a Nation. After watching my father Kelly Stephens fish for decades, I knew this would be my calling. I own The Misty Blue, fished all along the coast from Nootka, Comox, Johnstone Straits, Fraser River, Cowichan ,Nass River and Skeena River. It’s had its ups & downs but just being on the water is a blessing and the memories of all the HIGHLINERS who have come and gone , HIGHLINERS who still fish as well. It’s an honour to tell my story. Over & Out, Misty Blue" Much Respect 🌊💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Jacqueline Stephens you’re amazing and wonderful and we’re so proud of you Continued blessing and smiles from Miss Robbie 😎😎✔️
Such a beautiful, hard working, inspiring lady♥️👏❤️❤️❤️
I've seen you on the waters, never met you but cool to hear another nisgaa ladies fishing stories. :) 💕
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Hope to see the pictures I sent in 😊
Stephanie Janine
Its #FamiliesInFishingFriday #FIFF ! Meet Holly Watkinson and her family from the Xaxli'p also known as the Fountain Indian Band, a member of the Lillooet Tribal Council, which is the largest grouping of bands of the St'at'imc."Xaxli’p people own our own Fishing laws. Not everyone can go and Fish in this area you have to get accept to fish on Xaxli’p Territory. Our Survival depends on food of the Fish and Harvest and Teach our families our way of life. We fish between the months of August to end of September for sockeye. I myself bin fish Xaxlip side for 16 years. I spend 2 weeks beginning of August down the river Preserving fish. Which is either Stwan (Wind Dry) packing fish up and canning and freezing. I am grateful for my in-law family who still allows the me to preserve fish for my family and teach my 9 daughter where her ancestors come from." ... See MoreSee Less
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Awesome ❣️
Awesome..... 👌 👏
#womeninfishingwednesdayCelebrating Roxanne Pierre Tatoosh from Hupacasath First Nation, fishing on Somass River! And all the other Nuu Chah Nulth fisherwomen out there, preparing for the salmon coming!!!Hupacasath is one of 14 Nuu Chah Nulth Tribes on Vancouver Island. Roxanne says, "We gotta do what we do best!" ... See MoreSee Less
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Alexandra Maria Skye Paul thought that was kenz on the boat
Roxy Pierre Tatoosh
How much per fish ?
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