Kelp is more than just seaweed — it’s becoming a real business opportunity for coastal communities. At the recent Indigenous Seafood Conference, Stevie Dennis shared how his kelp farm, the largest in B.C., has become an important part of his business. His kelp is dried, smoked, and sold as a seasoning across the province and online, and he’s planning a new processing facility that will bring jobs to his community.
Shaelynne Bood also shared her experience harvesting wild kelp in her Kwagiulth territory and turning it into a natural product used in agriculture and skincare, including a deal with a major cosmetics company.
Kelp is proving to be a versatile, sustainable resource, offering Indigenous entrepreneurs new ways to grow their businesses while caring for the coast.
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