FISHERS SPACE

What does fishing mean to those in the country with the longest coastline?

 

With a total coastline of 243,042 km, 50% of which stretches across Inuit Nunangat (the Canadian Arctic), the ocean is essential to life from coast to coast to coast.

From seasoned fishers battling the elements, to Indigenous communities upholding fishing traditions, to individuals adapting to a changing industry, discover the unique challenges, passions, and profound connections that fishers have for the waters that they call home.

 
 

Listen: Fish Tales- Stories from the Sea

Partners: Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition & Replay Storytelling

 

From coast to coast to coast, and the waterways in between, Fish Tales brings you real stories from the diverse fishers of Canada. Whether it’s cod, salmon, crab, or trout, fishing is more than just a way of life to diverse communities in Canada — it’s a culture, and most importantly a core sense of identity to coastal, lake, and river peoples. We chat with Indigenous fishers exercising their traditional fishing rights, commercial fishers advocating for their livelihoods, and the folks for whom fishing is their recreational space. Together these stories share a glimpse into the vibrant world of fishing in what we now call Canada.

 

 
 
 
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Explore: Marine Protected Areas in Canada

Explore 'Ocean, Freshwater, and Us,' an interactive digital map that vividly illustrates the intricate connection between our daily lives and the waters that sustain us. Discover how the flow of freshwater links us all to each other and the ocean, and delve into the diverse strategies and protected areas aimed at preserving these vital marine environments.

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