MEDIA ADVISORY OF PRESS CONFERENCE: FIRST NATIONS LEADERS SUPPORT CANADA’S COMMITMENT TO TRANSITION FROM OPEN NET CAGE FISH FARMS

What: The First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance (FNWSA) will host representatives from 102 First Nations and organizations from across BC speaking to the upcoming Licensing decision of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans concerning Fish Farm Licenses & the overall state of BC Wild Salmon runs. 

Where: Tuesday April 5, 2022, at 10:00 am 

When: 312 Main Street (entrance on Cordova). Media are welcome to join in person or via Zoom (details below). 

Speakers include:

• Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, UBCIC President
• Tyrone McNeil, President, Sto:lo Tribal Council
• Chief Darrel Bob, Xaxli’p First Nation, St’at’imc Nation
• Chief Marilyn Slett, Heiltsuk Nation
• Chief James Hobart, Spuzzum First Nation (Zoom)
• Chief Don Svanvik, ‘Namgis First Nation (Zoom)

For logistical questions, please contact Bob Chamberlin (778-828-9792)

To join via Zoom, please register in advance below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84334441408?pwd=Yzh3aTZjMldqSjdLekVSZnpWRWN5Zz09

Meeting ID: 843 3444 1408 Passcode: 304051
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Meeting ID: 843 3444 1408
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