Member Nations
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Salish Strait Seafoods is proudly owned by the following coastal Nations whose deep connection to the Salish Sea guides our vision for sustainable seafood and healthy ocean ecosystems. Together, we honour our traditional knowledge, uphold our rights as stewards of the waters, and create meaningful opportunities for our communities.
Malahat First Nation
Located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet on southern Vancouver Island, the Malahat people are a Coast Salish community deeply rooted in their traditional territory. Their focus is on strengthening community capacity, cultural renewal and environmental stewardship—and building a future shaped by their values of leadership and self-determination.
T’Sou‑ke First Nation
Near Sooke on southern Vancouver Island, T’Sou-ke Nation blends traditional knowledge with forward-thinking innovation. Known for their leadership in sustainability, they champion energy-independence, food sovereignty and caring for the land and sea in a way that respects the generations to come.
Beecher Bay (Sc’ianew) First Nation
Situated about 30 km southwest of Victoria, the Sc’ianew (also known as Beecher Bay) receive their name meaning “the place of the big fish” — a nod to their long and enduring connection to the sea. Their community honours multiple ancestral languages and sustains their cultural heritage through stewardship of land and marine resources
Nanoose (Snaw‑Naw‑As) First Nation
Located on Vancouver Island’s east coast near Lantzville, Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nation proudly carry forward their Coast Salish heritage and values of governance, culture and well-being. Their community emphasizes respect, accountability and learning, and actively pursues self-determination and sustainable development.
Tsawout First Nation
As one of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nations on the Saanich Peninsula, Tsawout First Nation straddles the past and future—revitalizing their language (SENĆOŦEN), asserting their cultural identity, and caring for their land and sea for generations to come. Their territory and community are deeply rooted in their Coast Salish heritage.