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helps First Nation groups develop com-
mercial fishing enterprises, RiverFresh be-
gan as a research project, with the goal of
demonstrating the viability of commercial-
ly harvesting salmon in the interior British
Columbia.
“It’s not a stand-alone company just yet,”
Ross clarified.
Rather, RiverFresh is an affiliated depart-
ment of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council
Society as defined by the Provincial Soci-
eties Act. Having acquired the first com-
mercial salmon fishing licence in this part
of the province, RiverFresh offers a mouth-
watering array of smoked and candied
salmon, fillets, steaks, burgers and sau-
sages. Extensive partnerships with other
“Aboriginal business is one of the fastest growing sectors in the business
community.” Murray Ross, Director at Secwepemc Fisheries Commission &
RiverFresh Wild BC Seafood
