2025 Indigenous Seafood Supply Conference: Shaping the Future of Indigenous Fishing
The 2025 Indigenous Seafood Supply Conference is set to take place on January 16th and 17th at the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert. This important event will focus on critical topics such as rights-based seafood harvesting, strategies for strengthening the seafood value chain, and creating new business opportunities within the Indigenous fishing community.
The conference presents an excellent opportunity for industry leaders, fishers, and community members to connect, learn, and collaborate. By attending, you can engage in valuable discussions on how to grow and sustain Indigenous fisheries while ensuring that the voices and rights of Indigenous communities are heard in the seafood industry.
Join CFNR Live on Location! Don’t miss the chance to come meet the CFNR Crew live at the conference on January 16th! If you’re unable to attend in person, be sure to tune in to the CFNR Live Stream, which will be available on the Native Fishing Association’s Facebook page. It’s a fantastic opportunity to stay up to date with the discussions and activities at the event.
Fishing Season Update In addition to the conference, the 2025 fishing season is now open! Halibut quotas and herring gillnet licenses are available for lease. To apply, you must be a vessel owner or skipper with valid tabs and Native Brotherhood membership. Applications are due by November 20th, so be sure to act quickly if you’re interested.
For further details on how to apply for leases or any other inquiries, visit nativebrotherhood.ca or contact the Native Fishing Association at 604-913-2997.
Proudly Supported by CFNR The 2025 Indigenous Seafood Supply Conference is proudly supported by Your Nation, Your Station, CFNR. Together, we aim to empower and uplift Indigenous fishing communities, ensuring a sustainable future for all involved.
Let’s come together to make meaningful strides in shaping the future of Indigenous fishing!
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