Pacific Region
Treaty and Aboriginal Fisheries Programs

Treaty and Aboriginal Fisheries Programs

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to improving its relationship with Aboriginal people.  Aboriginal fisheries play an important role in this relationship and, therefore, are an integral part of fisheries resource management in the Pacific Region.

Through consultation, cooperative management and stewardship activities, DFO and Aboriginal groups are working together to build strong, healthy relationships and a sustainable fishery.  Economic and capacity building opportunities provide Aboriginal groups with tools that contribute to building healthy, sustainable Aboriginal communities. 

The British Columbia treaty process will provide definition around the relationship between DFO and Aboriginal groups and provide greater certainty to all users of the fisheries resource.  Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to the treaty process and contributes to the process through its support to the Federal Treaty Negotiations Office of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.