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Harvester livelihoods, local food systems, and sustainable coastal economies need to be prioritized. Now is the time to push for federal policy changes that phase out foreign ownership of fishing licences and quota. The Government of Canada and the M

Meals featuring locally harvested seafood prepared by BC chefs capped off Day 1 of the Fisheries for Communities Gathering 3.0. Fish harvesters, policymakers, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, First Nations, and allies, took part in the gathering and the

Read "Why this beloved Rupert sushi restaurant only serves locally caught seafood" in a recent article by West Coast Now where they interview chef Dai Fukasaku.

He says: "Right now, what’s happening in West Coast Canada is fish

Helen-Anne Beans was a bright light in the commercial fishing industry on the West Coast of BC. She was a fourth-generation fish harvester from ‘Namgis Nation who advocated for her community, her fellow fish harvesters, and industry workers to

Net set at sunset.
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Photo by Cailyn Siider

Ever wonder how your salmon was caught? About 25% of the salmon that is harvested commercially in BC is caught by a troller (not to be confused with trawlers, or a person causing trouble on the internet).
Trollers catch fish with hooks and lines whi

Salmon, tuna, and prawns, oh my! Could a freezer view get any better than this!? This is after a restock of wild BC seafood from local independent harvesters. Photo from Taylor Reidlinger.
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Ever wonder how your fish was caught? Seiners catch about half of the wild salmon that is commercially harvested in BC, and are used in other commercial fisheries as well.
A seine net is set in a circle around a school of fish, often tied to the bea

We are a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous fish harvesters, small businesses, fishmongers, chefs, restaurateurs, fishing families, and community organizations. We are united by our connection to fisheries and the abundant social, c

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