How are First Nations' fish farms transforming the West Coast?: Ken Coates and Dallas Smith
Inside Policy Talks21 Maalis 2025

How are First Nations' fish farms transforming the West Coast?: Ken Coates and Dallas Smith

Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we dive into the ideas and policies shaping Canada's future!

In this compelling episode, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Director of Indigenous Affairs, Ken Coates, sits with Dallas Smith, spokesperson for the First Nations for Finfish Stewardship (FNFFS) and a member of the Tlowitsis First Nations in Campbell River, B.C., to unpack the nuanced world of salmon aquaculture on British Columbia's coastal regions.

Smith provides a fascinating insider's perspective on the salmon farming industry, discussing its evolution, economic importance, and critical role in supporting remote First Nations communities.

From the groundbreaking Great Bear Rainforest agreements to the challenges of sustainable resource management, this conversation offers a deep dive into how Indigenous leadership is reshaping economic and environmental policy in Canada.

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