Community Based Fisheries: Frequently Asked Questions
- CNF Admin
- Aug 7, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Do you have more questions about how to make the most of opportunities in Community Based Fisheries in CNF shareholder Nations?
Read through the FAQs below. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to contact Tasha Sutcliffe, Community Based Fisheries Lead, at tasha@coastnationsfisheries.ca or 604-416-0060.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY BASED FISHERY?
A Community Based Fishery is a distinct communal commercial fishery for Coastal Nations Fisheries (CNF) shareholder Nations’ citizens on small or medium sized boats within the territories of the Nations. This includes vessels less than 40 feet. If you already own a vessel that is larger than 40 feet, this may be considered as well under a grandfathering clause.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER FOR YOUR NATION?
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
HOW DO I GET A BUSINESS PLAN AND/OR FINANCING FOR A VESSEL?
IF I PARTICIPATE, WILL I LOSE MY RIGHTS TO FISH AS A FIRST NATION CITIZEN?
WHAT SPECIES WILL BE A PART OF THIS FISHERY?
WHERE WILL I BE ABLE TO FISH?
IS THERE A LIMIT ON POTS OR GEAR?
WILL FISHING BE POSSIBLE IN PROTECTED AREAS?
WHO WILL MONITOR THIS FISHERY AND HOW?
WHERE WILL THE PRODUCT BE DELIVERED?
WHEN WILL COMMUNITY BASED FISHERIES START?
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