First Nations for Finfish Stewardship

Liǧʷiłdaxʷ TERRITORY/CAMPBELL RIVER, BC — Today, on the eve of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Coalition for First Nations Finfish Stewardship, representing coastal Nations who host modern salmon farming operations and have the right to decide how they manage their traditional territories, issued the following statement: "It is crucial that Canadians hear directly from the First Nations who live, work, and govern the coastal territories where salmon farming operates." The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship (FNFFS) represents the Rights Holder Nations of coastal B.C. who have chosen to keep salmon aquaculture in our waters. These farms are here only because our Nations, and no one else, have granted that permission. Other groups, including the First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance (FNWSA) and First Nation Leadership Council (FNLC), do not speak for us or our territories, which we have been stewarding since time immemorial. Read the full statement here: firstnationsforfinfish.ca/news/coastal-f… #Reconciliation #Indigenous #FirstNations #BritishColumbia #WildSalmon #FNFFS #FoodSecurity

BC salmon farmers contribute $1.2 billion in annual economic output, supporting over 4,000 families. However, our sector is at risk due to an ongoing uncertain regulatory environment, halting investments. With the right framework in place, BC salmon farmers are ready to support Canada’s food system and help build a stronger Canada. 🇨🇦💪 Learn more: loom.ly/Guu3hHs #canadastrong #bcsalmonfarmers #salmon #supportlocal #cdnpoli #bcpoli

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos message should come straight back to Canada and land on one file Ottawa has fumbled for years: ocean salmon farming in British Columbia. #SalmonFarming #Aquaculture seawestnews.com/aquaculture-ca…

"A country that can’t feed itself, fuel itself, or defend itself has few options. When the rules no longer protect you, you must protect yourself." - Prime Minister Carney BC salmon farmers have been proudly feeding Canadians healthy and affordable salmon for decades, however production has declined over 40% since 2015, driving a surge in salmon imports. With long-term regulatory certainty, Canada has an opportunity to balance it's food system and feed itself. Learn more: loom.ly/Guu3hHs #bcsalmonfarmers #cdnpoli #bcpoli #salmon #supportlocal

Attending the @BCNRF this week? Be sure to stop by and say hello to @Dallas4BC, spokesperson for @FNFFSBC and host of the Rez Dog Walkers Podcast. Dallas will be on-site, connecting with attendees, sharing stories, and, yes, handing out packages of salmon jerky while supplies last! Come by, start a conversation, and learn more about First Nations–led finfish stewardship and sustainable salmon farming in BC. #FNFFS #FirstNationsForFinfishStewardship #SalmonFarming #BCNaturalResourcesForum #RezDogWalkers #BCPoli #CdnPoli #BCNRF #RezDogWalkersPodcast

Canadian salmon farmers are committed to the sourcing of environmentally sustainable ingredients that provide high-quality nutrition for our fish. Learn more about our commitment to sustainable practices in our 2025 Sustainability Report Card: lovesalmon.ca/commitments #LoveCDNsalmon #aquacultureisagriculture

The Deputy Chief Councillor of the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation is leading a campaign against the federal government’s plan to phase out open-net salmon farming in British Columbia, warning it poses a serious threat to his community’s economic future. Isaiah Robinson, who also serves as CEO of the @kxdevcorp / @kxaquaculture, has launched a series of animated short films to challenge what he calls “politically motivated” misinformation surrounding aquaculture. The videos, published on YouTube, present a First Nations-led perspective and aim to counter the federal government’s justification for the ban. “We cannot stand by while our way of life and our sovereign right to stewardship over our territory are undermined by a lack of consultation and shaky science,” said Robinson. “These videos are our way of bringing the facts to the public and showing that this is a humanitarian issue, not just an environmental one.” #FNFFS #EconomicReconciliation #SalmonFarming #PacificSalmon #BCPoli #CDNPoli Read more at: cowichanvalleycitizen.com/2025/12/11/b-c… Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=PhwWgO…

"We must farm the sea" 🌊 We've surpassed early ideas of aquaculture, and we're excited about where innovation and ethical practices can take us. #bcsalmonfarmers #creativesalmon #organic #SupportLocal #Salmon #SupportBC #FarmedSalmon #BritishColumbia

Today, the Tlowitsis Nation issued a declaration regarding ongoing outsider interference in their business and revenue streams, including forestry and salmon farming within their territory. This interference is impacting the ongoing construction of their new community and homes for members near Campbell River. The Tlowitsis’ new community is called Nenagwas, which means ‘a place to come home to’ in Kwak’wala. Read the Nation’s declaration here: tlowitsisnation.ca/2025/12/10/cea…

“We have the natural assets to lead in aquaculture, but if we don’t act with urgency, we will simply miss the opportunity” – Canada’s Ocean Supercluster CEO, Kendra MacDonald #Aquaculture #salmon seawestnews.com/canada-needs-t…

Proudly made on Vancouver Island, BC, farm-raised salmon jerky from Hardy Buoys delivers the perfect mix of protein, flavour, and convenience! 💪 #bcsalmonfarmers #farmedsalmon #salmon #snack #protein #sustainable #seafood #supportlocal #local #porthardy #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #foodie

Fish Farms in BC are an essential industry that provide massive benefit for the province as a whole but specifically coastal communities. However, there is a lot that people don't know about it.

country-guide.ca/general/how-sa… #aquaculture #salmon

No impact on the wild salmon but huge impact on our indigenous peoples if canceled. #aquaculture #salmon firstnationsforfinfish.ca/news/coastal-f…

How salmon farming transformed a remote First Nations community country-guide.ca/general/how-sa…

Maybe @GlobalBC needs to take a deeper dive into the good news side of aquaculture, rather than the one-sided pieces they've been running. How salmon farming transformed a remote First Nations community country-guide.ca/general/how-sa… @AaronGunn @Dave_Eby @Joanne_NL @MarkJCarney

“Telling us to remove salmon farms from our territories is an attempt to override our rights, our governance, and our self-determination,” say coastal First Nations in BC, as Canada marks National Truth and Reconciliation Day. #Salmon #Aquaculture seawestnews.com/the-future-of-…

How salmon farming transformed a remote First Nations community: Thirty years ago, after the collapse of the commercial fishing industry, and before the First Nation of Kitasoo Xai’xais established its first fish farms, the community’s employment rate was around five per cent. People struggled to find purpose and hope, some turning to alcohol, and others, sadly, committing suicide. Today, the community is thriving and celebrates that it has not lost a life to suicide in 18 years. It has also become a model for other First Nations communities interested in the salmon farming industry. country-guide.ca/general/how-sa…

🇨🇦🐟❗@FNFFSBC #statement on the occasion of Canada's National Day of Truth and #Reconciliation: "It is crucial that Canadians hear directly from the #First #Nations who live, work, and govern the #coastal #territories where #salmon #farming operates." weareaquaculture.com/news/aquacultu…

At the Get It Done BC forum, mayors warn that rural communities and industries like aquaculture, forestry, and mining, face collapse unless the provincial government steps up to defend them. #Aquaculture #salmonFarming seawestnews.com/mayors-tell-bc…