Northern Native Fishing Corporation (NNFC) holds 254 commercial salmon gillnet licenses which are leased on an annual basis to Native fishermen. The license lengths vary from 24′ to 34′.
Vessels
After the 1982 Contribution Agreement, the vessels were sold to native fishermen with the objective of facilitating their development as independent business operators.
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Northern Native Fishing Corporation (NNFC) was incorporated on January 4, 1982 and was established with funding of $11.7 million from the Federal Government under the 1982 Contribution Agreement. This agreement set out the parameters and guidelines for the 254 licenses.
About Northern Native Fishing Corporation
Northern Native Fishing Corporation is a native corporation who have been in business for over 25 years. We own 254 commercial salmon gillnet licenses which are leased on an annual basis to Native fishermen. The license lengths vary from 24′ to 34′.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 876 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1