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- Tuna, snowcrab, shrimp – Profits from these species are reinvested into the Ugpi’Gan’Jig First Nation Band Office to cover costs of operations of the department.
- Lobster, herring, smelts, salmon – These species are fished by local fishers. Profits are kept by the community fishermen of these species.
The Fisheries Department oversees the management of fishing and fishing related activities for the commercial and communal fishing for the Ugpi’ganjig First Nation. The department prides itself on strict compliance with all maritime safety standards.
Species
East Wind Vessel
The East Wind was named after the strong east winds of our region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are tags distributed to the community?
- Under the current system, every community member is entitled to one tag.