Ahousaht First Nation and Cermaq Canada
Partnership and protocol agreement; Wally Samuel and Laurie Jensen
Vancouver, BC Oct 4, 2017 Contents
About Cermaq About Ahousaht Protocol development Benefits
Company structure
Cermaq 100% owned by + Mitsubishi Corporation Employees: 4 100 Mitsubishi Corporation = #2 global Salmon farmer
Norway Cermaq head office
Canada
Chile Cermaq site locations
4 Local information
• Major employer for local coastal communities(Tofino, Campbell River, Port McNeill, Ahousaht)
• Direct and supporting jobs in the supply chain throughout BC (net and cages, anchoring, environmental monitoring, welders, divers, harvest boats, delivery services, etc.)
• Approximately 30% of Cermaq employees are First Nation
Aboriginal engagement Cermaq’s vision is to be recognized globally for our progressive and innovative First Nation relationships.
We look for relationships that deliver long term mutual benefits while protecting the environment, and while considering the needs and interest of future generations.
6 UN Sustainable Development Goals:
17 Global Goals, 169 targets Click on the figure for more information link OUR FOCUS AREAS
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Healthy & Thriving People Responsible Climate nutritious oceans leadership production action food Fish health & welfare Biodiversity Safety & Workplace Value chain approach Adaptation Feed ingredients Biosecurity Community relations Certifications Emissions Product quality Blue economy Human Rights Beyond compliance Innovation
Local partnerships 2017
NGO partners
Industry Partners
First Nation Partners
Cermaq
Page 9 Certification status
Achieved 2005 Achieved 2009 Achieved 2011 Achieved 2011 FIRST aquaculture ONLY aquaculture ONLY aquaculture FIRST aquaculture company in Canada company in Canada company in Canada company in Canada
Achieved 2009 Achieved 2011 Achieved 2011 Achieved 2015 ONLY aquaculture ONLY aquaculture FIRST salmon farming Highest % certified, the company in Canada company in Canada company in world most of any Canadian (now 4-star certified) company Ahousaht First Nation
11 Location and membership
• Located on Flores Island in B.C.’s Clayoquot Sound (Tofino)
• Has 2,000 + members, and is the largest single First Nation on Vancouver Island’s West Coast Ahousaht Territory
The Ahousaht have Aboriginal Rights, title and other interests within the territory the Ahousaht refer to as the Hahoulthee of the Hawiih Decision Making
The Ha’wiih (Hereditary Chief) is a collective leadership shared by three chiefs: - Ha’wiih Tyee Chief Maquinna (Lewis George), - A-in-chut (Shawn Atleo, former National Chief of the Assembly First Nations) - Tlak-kish-swi-a (John Keitlah III) Role is to look after their Ha’houlthee (territory and resources) Elected Chief and 12 person council
Cermaq Operations in Ahousaht Territory
15 tenures, 14 operating sites
15 Why support salmon farming? “Fish farming is replacing the prosperity missing since the end of the commercial fishery.”
– Tyee Hawiih, at protocol renewal in 2010 Ahousaht / Cermaq partnership
Based on a one page 2002 agreement Renewed & improved in Jan 2010 (34 pages) Renewed & improved in March 2015 (34 pages) Supports Cermaq Canada operations in Ahousaht territory Provides jobs, economic and social benefits to Ahousaht First Nations peoples
No magic bullet
It takes Trust to Time build a relationship and + Perseverance
you need all 3 to + Trust (relations) make a partnership. = Partnership
18 Perseverance
Goal was a written formal agreement Principles, Vision and Mission revised Definitions and terminology clarified Committees to agree, then take to leadership Many versions were completed Trust
Co-existence requires understanding and commitment We are all here to stay, and that coexistence is a reality Respect and cooperation is mutually beneficial Changing actions changed attitudes Agreed on dispute resolution, and communications
Partnership Relations based on trust, respect, performance, and stability for both Parties. Respect for distinct identities, interests and priorities while exploring common interests and opportunities; Honest and open sharing of information, ideas and joint problem solving. Benefits of partnering
Ahousaht Cermaq
• Economic development • Access to tenures capital • Employment and • Local employees Contracting opportunities • Direct communications • Capacity & social program • Operational support funding • Salmon Enhancement • Social licence funds
Protocol today
Does not extinguish, abrogate or deny any aboriginal rights and title of Ahousaht First Nation
Respects claims for constitutionally-protected rights and title in farming areas
Respects historic and contemporary uses and stewardship of land, water and resources Growing the future - employment
Albert Frank, Farm site manager
Other rising stars - Assistant managers, Warren Atleo, Farm site HR generalist, supervisors Manager
Going forward The parties will continue to work together to improve the sustainability of fish farming and it’s related activities in the Hahoulthee with a focus on environmental protection and enhancement.
Regular meetings, detailed action plans and focus on communication