About Us
About the NFA
TheNative Fishing Association
…is a not-for-profit organization established in 1985 by the Native Brotherhood. The Association’s purpose is to foster and support the success of First Nation men and women in the commercial fishing industry. The NFA is managed by a Board of Directors chosen for their knowledge and experience in commercial fishing and business development. Day to day operation is the responsibility of the Executive Director.
The Team
Fiona MacRaild
Executive Director
Fiona MacRaild
Executive Director
Fiona works with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic goals and action plans to advance the mandate of the NFA through client services and partnerships, and is responsible for the overall management of the organization.
Chelsea Lenser
Business Support Specialist
Chelsea Lenser
Business Support Specialist
From NFA’s West Vancouver office; Chelsea brings a lot to the team, she manages approved loan contracts and the licensing program.
Wendy Welick
CPA, CA, Controller
Wendy Welick
CPA, CA, Controller
Wendy is the money manager who keeps track of all of the NFA’s finances, including all client programs and organizational expenses.
Mercedes Innes
Business Support Loans Officer
Mercedes Innes
Business Support Loans Officer
From NFA’s West Vancouver office; Mercedes helps with loan applications and other support services to NFA clients.
Krystal Bradley
Executive Admin Assistant
Krystal Bradley
Executive Admin Assistant
From NFA’s West Vancouver office; Krystal is the friendly voice you’ll hear when you call us and she keeps our office in tiptop shape
Board of Directors
Mark Recalma
Director
Mark Recalma
Director
Mark is a member of the Qualicum First Nation and resides in Qualicum Beach, BC. He is the owner of fish processors ADR Producers Ltd. and is also a director of the Saa’men Economic Development Corporation.
Mark Lewis
Board Chair
Mark Lewis
Board Chair
Mark Lewis and resides in Campbell River, BC.
Ben Robinson
Secretary Treasurer
Ben Robinson
Secretary Treasurer
Ben is a member of the Kitasoo First Nation and resides in Kitasoo, BC. He is the CEO of the Kitasoo Development Corporation.
Arnold Clifton
Director
Arnold Clifton
Director
Arnold is the Chief Councillor of the Gitga’at First Nation and resides in Hartley Bay, BC. He is also the Chair of the Gitga’at Development Corporation.
Accomplishments
Significant increase to number of Indigenous-only commercial fishing licenses.
Loans to more than 500 Indigenous commercial fishers
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