First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia

The 2010 All Chiefs Task Force recommended FNFC to coordinate BC First Nations political and technical capacity and develop a cohesive and united voice among BC First Nations. FNFCs approach is to convene First Nations, listen to their priorities and perspectives, and help clearly articulate their shared messaging to decision makers. These structures and processes support coherent messaging to the government. Our mandate was given to us by BC First Nations through the BC First Nations Fisheries Action Plan (2007), ratified by the participants at the 2009 Fall Fisheries Assembly in Nanaimo BC, and endorsed by resolution of the BC Assembly of First Nations, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the First Nations Summit. It is a shared vision on how to effectively achieve progress on First Nations goals and priorities, and create transformative change in Pacific fisheries. Our Council is appointed by First Nations communities and organizations from 14 geographic regions. Our regional mo...