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Well, well well... in ten years, this is the most encouraging sign of progress that I've seen from the salmon farming industry.
Mainstream, one of the largest Norwegian salmon farming companies working in British Columbia, announced today that it has become the first company to be certified by the Aboriginal Aquaculture Association.
Mainstream says that by subjecting itself to the Aboriginal Aquaculture Association's scrutiny and certification, it has shown respect for First Nations. Yes, it has.
Partnership with First Nations not only shows respect, its the best hope for the salmon farming industry to gain the trust of the public and re-invent itself, putting the future on a solid foundation. This is good news not only for the company involved but for the small communities whose social and economic stability now depends on jobs in the salmon farming industry.
Congratulations to all involved!
For Mainstream's press release, click here.
Wally Samuel (from left), chair of the Ahousaht Fish Farm Committee, Marguerite Parker, program administrator for the Aboriginal Aquaculture Association (AAA), Richard Harry, AAA president, Laurie Jensen, Corporate Sustainability Manager for Mainstream Canada and Karin Maier, First Nations Consultant Co-ordinator for Mainstream Canada.
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