"Growing up in St. Johns, I hated the word "fishery" almost as much as I hated the word "broccoli". It was associated with boring tales of woes on the nightly news, a synonym for unemployment. I couldn't understand the fancy words they used to discuss it. I didn't even like fish. I figured I knew it for what it was: a relic of history, no future in it and maybe good riddance. It took years of visiting friends around the bay to realize that almost every bit of culture and society on this island is linked to the sea. And that the sea is linked to fish and that we are inseparable to both" ~ Hans Rollmann - Independent

It is our pleasure to bring to you a discussion paper on promoting strength and sustainability in our fishery and heritage.  In response to the growing disconnect between our well-being and our way of life, we wish to share with you our approach and aspirations in bringing about a voice for rural communities.

Click here to download the discussion paper: ProtectingOurHeritage.pdf

For more information on barriers, factors, solutions, considerations and guiding principles of the discussion paper, download our draft PDF documents:

1. •Barriers to Inclusion
   

1. •Contributing Factors
   

1. •Opportunity - Solution to Barriers
   

1. •Key Considerations and Guiding Principles