Salish Strait Seafoods

About Us

100% First Nation-owned and operated

Building Sustainable Commercial Fishing

Salish Strait Seafoods Ltd. is a 100% First Nation–owned and operated commercial fishing enterprise serving the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island. Headquartered in Ladysmith, BC, and managed by Minetown Initiatives, we operate a multi-species commercial fishing enterprise that supports meaningful employment, training, and long-term economic development for our communities.

Together, we build a sustainable, community-driven business that reflects our values as stewards of the ocean.

Owned & Operated by First Nations

Indigenous leadership guides our governance, operations, and community investment, ensuring we remain grounded in the values of the Peoples whose waters we harvest.

Community & Culture

Our profits fuel programs that nurture cultural continuity and bolster local well-being—connecting today’s work with tomorrow’s generations.

Sustainable Approach

We are committed to responsible harvesting and strategic partnerships that honour and respect the marine territories we call home.

Member Nations

We are proudly owned by five coastal Nations whose deep connection to the Salish Sea guides our vision for sustainable seafood and healthy ocean ecosystems:

  • Malahat First Nation
  • T’Sou‑ke First Nation
  • Beecher Bay (Sc’ianew) First Nation
  • Nanoose (Snaw‑Naw‑As) First Nation
  • Tsawout First Nation

Together, we honour our traditional knowledge, uphold our rights as stewards of the waters, and create meaningful opportunities for our communities. Learn more about our Member Nations.

MEMBER NATIONS

Our Mission

Economic Development

Build a profitable, self-sustaining enterprise that reinvests locally.

Stewardship

Operate responsibly and protect the Salish Sea for future generations.

Employment & training

Create pathways for Nation members on vessels, in processing, and in management.

Capacity building

Mentor new Indigenous fishers, managers, and entrepreneurs.