Celebrating Women in B.C. Commercial Fishing
Women have long played a vital, yet often untold, role in B.C.’s commercial fishing industry. From early experiences on family boats to leading their own vessels, Indigenous women like Rosemary Georgeson and Connie Crocker have shaped coastal fisheries despite historic challenges and industry decline. Today, women fishers continue to thrive on the Somass River, with Tseshaht and Hupacasath members like Christine Fred and Shae Doiron taking active roles in both community and commercial fisheries. Their stories highlight resilience, tradition, and the growing presence of women in sustaining B.C.’s fishing heritage.
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