The Native Fishing Association (NFA)
Promotes and Supports Indigenous People
in BC's Commercial Fishing Industry.
The Native Fishing Association (NFA)
Supporting Indigenous
BC Fishers
The Native Fishing Association (NFA) promotes and supports Indigenous commercial fishers in BC. Whether you have an established commercial fishing business or have just become interested in the industry, we are here to help.
We provide loans and grants, shared licenses and quotas, and a variety of support services to help you grow or start your fishing business.
Please browse our website to learn more about our programs and services and get in touch if you have any questions.
This week, we're celebrating Louis Frank of Ahousaht First Nation. Working alongside his son, Louis has built a strong family fishing operation and continues to create opportunities for the next generation.Recently, Louis reached an exciting milestone by expanding his family's fishing fleet, a reflection of years of hard work and his commitment to building a future for his family on the water.Congratulations, Louis, on this achievement. We wish you and your family continued success for many seasons to come. #familyfishingfriday ... See MoreSee Less
An invitation for the members of the south coast First Nations who are recognized as being the beneficiaries of the 14 ‘Douglas Treaties’, and for those who are verifiably descendants of the signatories to those Treaties… save the date: Saturday November 7 at Tsawout gymnasium.www.facebook.com/share/g/1b5pXcbNCv/ ... See MoreSee Less
NFA is hiring!Follow the links below for more information: Administrative Assistant: shoal.ca/admin-assistant/ Youth Outreach Coordinator: shoal.ca/careers/Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] to apply! ... See MoreSee Less
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NFA is hiring for TWO positions!1. Part-time Admin Assistant, and2. Full-time Youth Outreach Officer (2.5 yr contract)shoal.ca/careers/Admin Assistant: 2-day/week at $28/hour, based in Head Office. Experience needed.Youth Outreach Officer: 35 hours/week, contract from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029 (2.5 yrs). Minimum 3 days/week in Head Office - 2 days/week in field. Application deadline August 31, 2026. Contact [email protected] for detailed Job Descriptions. ... See MoreSee Less
NFA is hiring for a part-time Administrative Assistant. Two days per week at our Head Office in West Vancouver, $28/hour. Looking for a positive, energetic addition to our team. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.Duties include preparing cheque requisitions, filing & record keeping, monthly visa reconciliation with receipts, assisting with bank processes, client communications by phone/email, helping clients complete application forms, managing office supplies, collecting mail, helping with quarterly loan statements, and travel arrangements when needed. Training will be provided for all tasks.Competition will stay open until the right candidate is found, so submit your resume and cover letter asap to [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less
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NFA staff learning today in the net loft all about the business side of seine vessels and seine nets, so we can better understand and help support the business success of our Indigenous-owned seine-vessel businesses.…the history of how the companies set prices…7-11 division of revenue…how the net gets a 1-1.5 share and why…fall and summer bunts… cost of materials…costs of net maintenance…how the ownership of the seine net affects the finances…the difference between 575, 875 and 375 nets…how crew shares typically work… how different seine nets meet the different harvesting needs for the food, bait and roe herring fisheries, and how that differs from salmon or sardines…how beach seining differs from the other methods… all the different kinds of “finners”…what mega sets are and where they often happen… and so much more!!!Thanks Yogi - you’re the best! ... See MoreSee Less
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