Commercial Fisherman Program

The Nelson House Fisherman's Association (NHFA) is a community oriented program that provides opportunities for all communiy members to maintain a traditional, cultural and viable means of sustenance.

As a community program, the NHFA strives to provide viable fishing opportunities by simply using the renewable resource with the NCN Resource Area. The benefits include:

• Opportunities to access funding to qualify for Employment Insurance benefits that maintain an income between seasons.
• Providing viable employment opportunities to NCN members through the fishing industry.
• Mitigating and subsidizing NCN Fishers through the compensation from the 1996 NFA Implementation Agreement.
• Assisting expansion in the international and global economy.
• Using our renewable resourves through traditional and sustainable practices.

The Nelson House Fisherman's Association works closely with the Fisheries Board, Freshwater Marketing Corporation (FFMC) and Manitoba Conservation.

The Fisheries Board works closely with the fishers to ensure they receive help with their concerns and full representation and recognition in fishing affairs.