The objectives of Musqueam Fisheries are to:

• develop financial and administrative stability;
• ensure community confidence and respect through clearly defined policy framework;
• improve relationships and external partner confidence;
• enhance safety and security of Aboriginal Fisheries Offices (AFO);
• enhance stewardship role to “protect the Homelands”; and
• strive for open and transparent communication with community.

What we do

• Protect and enhance the inherent fishing rights of Musqueam, consistent with the Sparrow Supreme Court ruling.
• Ensure aquatic resource protection through consultation and negotiation with the Department of Fisheries and adjacent First Nation communities.
• Perform fisheries management cooperatively with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
• Responsible for monitoring, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Engage in economic development by examining fish sale opportunities and other species allocation transfers, creating business partnerships with the Tla’amin and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and conducting employee training.
• Update policies and procedures to improve performance in a complex and changing environment.

Contact: Laura Sparrow, Manager
[email protected]

The fisheries and environmental stewardship departments make up the Musqueam Natural Resources Service Group. Watch the video below to learn more.