MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Government of Canada – in French 1
September 25, 2024
Vancouver Island, British Columbia – Reconciliation and co-management are essential in efforts to rebuild salmon populations and create sustainable fisheries. The Government of Canada and the Ahousaht, Ehattesaht/Chinekint, Hesquiaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht and Tla-o-qui-aht Nations (the Five Nations) are committed to working together to advance collaborative governance processes for fisheries resources.
Today, on behalf of the Government of Canada, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, was pleased to join the Five Nations in announcing a path forward by signing the Progressive Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement (the Agreement). This two-year funding agreement provides the framework for an effective and collaborative approach to the governance, management, and planning of the Five Nations’ fisheries resources. The Agreement recognizes that the Five Nations, through their respective Ha’wiih (hereditary leaders) and elected leaders, have a role to play in managing fisheries in their territories.
The Agreement also provides funding to the Five Nations for implementation, capacity building, and acquisition of access to commercial fisheries. It establishes the mechanisms for a community-based economic fisheries plan, including shared goals and objectives to support the development of healthy, self-sustaining, and sustainable fisheries for the Five Nations that will contribute to the local and Canadian economy.
The Government of Canada is committed to renewing its relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, cooperation and partnership. Through agreements such as the Progressive Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is actively working to advance reconciliation and address the fisheries losses suffered by the Five Nations.
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