Providing financial services and business support for BC's Indigenous fishing and seafood commerce.

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UPDATE: conference registration is now closed. Only waitlist available.

Are you an active Indigenous commercial skipper?Are you in charge of your vessel’s financial decisions like lease agreements and who you sell too?Are you currently active fishing and have landing slips in the last few years?Do you live and work on BC’s south or central coast? That’s the criteria to get invited to the…SKIPPERS’ SEMINAR Feb 3 at Tigh Na Mara Resort in Parksville (travel and accommodation covered). Bring a “plus one” if they are involved in your vessel’s finances too!We will focus on ways to shift the power from fish buyers to fish harvesters, making more money from your catch through direct local marketing and how to empower yourself as an Indigenous skipper and start advocating for change at a regional level!For more information on the Skippers' Seminar, please contact NFA at receptin@shoal.ca, or by phone 604-913-2997 ... See MoreSee Less

Don’t miss the 2026 Indigenous Seafood Supply Conference!

February 4-5, 2026 at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville! Presented by Native Fishing Association, NEDC, and Ha’oom Fisheries Society. Engage in hands-on sessions designed to connect skippers and fishers, share practical strategies, and build mentorship opportunities. Explore key topics from policy and sustainability to marketing, local food systems, and fishing infrastructure, all shaped by the needs and experiences of our community.Why Attend?• Learn from experts, share challenges and successes, and explore opportunities to grow your business, strengthen local food systems, and advance sustainable fisheries. For more information, please contact Native Fishing Association at reception@shoal.ca, or call 604-913-2997. ... See MoreSee Less

Are you an active Indigenous commercial skipper?

Are you in charge of your vessel’s financial decisions like lease agreements and who you sell too?Are you currently active fishing and have landing slips in the last few years?Do you live and work on BC’s south or central coast? That’s the criteria to get invited to the…SKIPPERS’ SEMINAR Feb 3 at Tigh Na Mara Resort in Parksville (travel and accommodation covered). Bring a “plus one” if they are involved in your vessel’s finances too!We will focus on ways to shift the power from fish buyers to fish harvesters, making more money from your catch through direct local marketing and how to empower yourself as an Indigenous skipper and start advocating for change at a regional level!For more information on the Skippers' Seminar, please contact NFA at receptin@shoal.ca, or by phone 604-913-2997 ... See MoreSee Less