The Native Fishing Association (NFA)
Promotes and Supports Indigenous People
in BC's Commercial Fishing Industry.
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.
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Today on #womeninfishingwednesdays, meet Tianna Walkus from Vancouver Island, "Over the winter I spent some time FSC trolling for chinooks this winter on the Wei Wai Kum Territory as well as commercial Gil netting in the Johnson straights in the summer. Also just some fun river fishing that my dog tagged along on. " ... See MoreSee Less
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For BC Indigenous fishers who are interested in info on seafood commerce across US borders under the 1794 Jay Treaty…This is a 2024 paper published by Canada (Immigration Canada and Border Services) about the present/future imputations of the 1794 Jay Treaty under UNDRIP. ... See MoreSee Less
Indigenous Mobility and Canada’s International Borders: Reflecting back and looking forward - Canada.ca
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Is this Alaska border bc Nass area too
It's #womeninfishingwednesdays! Today lets visit Ontario and meet Hallie Snache (Snake), from the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. "I'm a registered early childhood educator and when I'm not chasing children I'm chasing fish! Sometimes fishing near home or venturing to surrounding lakes catching anything from perch, to pike, to pickerel and so on. I've enjoyed fishing with my mom, dad, and now my partner who i often out fish (lol) who has also showed me a whole new world of fishing experiences like ice fishing, spearing, and how to clean my own fish. " ... See MoreSee Less
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If you would like to be featured on #womeninfishingwednesdays, please send your pictures or videos to reception@shoal.ca! <3
Today on #womeninfishingwednesdays, meet Blarare Woods, who sent us this beautiful picture of her Ice Fishing on the Yukon River in Ruby, Alaska. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you would like to be featured on #womeninfishingwednesdays please send your pictures and stories to reception@shoal.ca! ❤️
NFA CALL-OUT TO INDIGENOUS FISHERS TO SHARE THEIR IMPORTANT STORIES (paid work!)NFA has partnered with TBuck Suzuki Fdtn for a new project to bring the important stories of Native fishers - and their marine experiences - to the marine science university students of UBC and UVic. Email reception@shoal.ca if you want to educate and help decolonize the marine science professionals of tomorrow! ... See MoreSee Less
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It's #womeninfishingwednesdays! Meet Teresa Cameron, you can tell how much she loves fishing by her beautiful smile. She shared with us a picture of a 24lb White Spring she caught."It was so yummy. I gave him a nice kiss and thanked him for finding us!" ... See MoreSee Less
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If you would like to be featured on #womeninfishingwednesdays please send your pictures and stories to reception@shoal.ca! ❤️
Wow that is a big fish, good for you 👍👍👍
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WE ARE HIRING! The Native Fishing Association is the financial-services arm of the BC Native Brotherhood, which is the oldest Indigenous organization in Canada. We provide financial services and loans to all First Nations fishers in BC for fishing-related businesses. The NFA is looking for an EXECUTIVE ADMIN ASSISTANT to support our staff team; someone who deeply cares about our BC First Nations fishermen and fisherwomen on the water and wants to play an important role in supporting their business success as fishing entrepreneurs!Send resume and covering letter to fiona@shoal.ca by 4pm Friday August 16, 2024. ... See MoreSee Less
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It is #womeninfishingwednesdays and we are celebrating Channelle Edwards from Ts’kw’a ylaxw First Nation. Thanks for sharing these great pics! ... See MoreSee Less
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so nice to see all these different women from different nations fishing !!! in different areas