Alarming salmon farming production numbers released.

Farm-raised salmon production in Canada fell from a peak of 148,000 metric tonnes in 2016 to 90,000 in 2023 - the lowest number since 2000.

aquaculture.ca/news-releases/…

This #EarthDay , we celebrate the deep connections between First Nations and Mother Earth. We honour First Nations' wisdom in protecting, conserving, and sustainably maintaining our reciprocal relationships with the environment for generations to come.

Happy Earth Day! Today, we’re grateful for the leadership of First Nations and other Indigenous peoples, who have been stewarding their territories for thousands of years. 🌍

“The Kitasoo Xai’xais’ story demonstrates that responsible salmon farming, commercial fisheries and marine conservation can go hand in hand, creating a sustainable future for both the environment and the local community.' Isaiah Robinson

'Fish farmers in BC are asking the federal government to either extend a deadline that will end the practice of open-net salmon farming, forcing their businesses to close, or to release a transition plan to ensure operators know what their future holds.' theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

New episode!🎙️Join host Dallas Smith & guest Mike McDonald on #RezDogWalkers as they discuss the rising influence of Indigenous peoples in Canadian politics.

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#Leadership #IROC2024

'The sector... has provided $42-million to Indigenous communities every year

For most of these communities, those benefits cannot be replaced, and the threat of losing them via government closures is a real threat to their social safety'
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

IPSS 2023 featured a compelling discussion on Indigenous partnerships in the aquaculture sector, sponsored by First Nations for Finfish Stewardship.

Panellists explored strategies for sustainable Indigenous-led seafood partnerships in the industry.

Catch the recording:

youtube.com/watch?v=BnvkT6…

As open-net farming ban looms, B.C. salmon farmers ask federal government to release transition plans theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

From today's The Globe and Mail:
“It’s a foundation of my community,” said Isaiah Robinson, deputy chief of the Kitasoo Xai’xias Nation and a member of the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship. Shutting down the fish farms “would completely cause major destruction.”

The Kitasoo Xai’xais Stewardship Authority is hiring a Marine Planner to support shipping and #marine response planning activities for the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation. Deadline is April 30, 4pm PDT. Details here: ccira.ca/wp-content/upl…

“When you purchase seafood from us, you join our journey and become part of the circle.  Every purchase breathes new life into your community and ours.”
- Nuu-Chah-Nulth Seafood
seawestnews.com/first-nations-…

No tsunami threat to #BC .

Welcome news for BC's Northern Shelf Bioregion! #Budget2024 will establish the Central Coast NMCA Reserve as part of #GreatBearSea MPA Network thanks to the leadership of Wuikinuxv, Heiltsuk, Nuxalk, Kitasoo, Xai'xais, Gitga'at & Gitxaala Nations.

We are honoured to announce Chief Councillor John Jack of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations, as our distinguished keynote speaker at #IROC2024 , this April 25th. John Alan Jack

Act now! Early bird registration closes tonight, register today!
Register here: bciroc.ca/registration/

“When you purchase seafood from us, you join our journey and become part of the circle. Every purchase breathes new life into your community and ours.” Nuu-Chah-Nulth Seafood LP
#firstnationsbusiness
seawestnews.com/first-nations-…

Did you know we wrote our own chapter for the 500-page 'Modern Salmon Farming in BC' textbook launched on April 5th alongside BC Salmon Farmers and BC CAHS?

Our chapter, 'Caring for Indigenous Stewardship' can be read here:
bcsalmonfarmers.ca/pdfviewer/mode…

#cdnpoli #fnpoli #bcpoli

RT Indigenous Resource Network: #Indigenous engagement in the resource sector aims to foster opportunities with shared values. We should encourage more Indigenous participation in resource development.

#JOBALERT K’ómoks First Nation is hiring a Junior Guardian to monitor and protect marine and terrestrial resources and habitats. 🐟

This opportunity closes on April 19, 2024.

simplyhired.ca/job/zpotvygQ5T…

Over the past four years of IPSS events, it has been a tradition to have an artist from Drawing Change visually represent key takeaways from the panels at our conferences.

This graphic highlights the key takeaways from the panel 'Charting a Path to Sustainable Indigenous-led