COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY Securing intergenerational prosperity for Indigenous communities by Mina Atia
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une is National Indigenous History Month and we get to celebrate the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It’s an opportunity to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
It’s also a time for learning, appreciating and acknowledging their contributions. Across Canada, Indigenous communities showcase their strengths and impact on the national economy. The Clearwater Seafoods acquisition was a transformational deal for the Indigenous communities and economies. The Mi’kmaq are rooted in traditional values of fishing that have been sustaining their communities for thousands of years. The milestone acquisition not only generates economic benefits for Indigenous people but also returns them to their traditions in a modern way. With this purchase, they gain access to the offshore fishery for the benefit of the next seven Indigenous generations, as is customary in Mi’kmaq culture. This long-term win was an ode of intergenerational prosperity dedicated to the community.
Our fifty percent ownership in Clearwater Seafoods is an example of the opportunities that exist, and these opportunities provide long-term sustainability and financial diversity for our communities." — Terrance Paul, Chief and CEO of Membertou
“Our fifty percent ownership in Clearwater Seafoods is an example of the opportunities that exist, and these opportunities provide long-term 16
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEMBERTOU
