Etana Tam has a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Resource Economics from The University of British Columbia. Currently serving as Project Coordinator - Marine Coastal Management at First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia. Etana previously worked as a Youth Activity Leader at University Neighbourhoods Association and as a Farm to Families Assistant at A Rocha Canada. With experience as a Ministry Intern at Vancouver Chinese Baptist Church, Etana has a strong background in community engagement, leadership development, and sustainability initiatives.
First Nations Fisheries Council of British Columbia
The 2010 All Chiefs Task Force recommended FNFC to coordinate BC First Nations’ political and technical capacity and develop a cohesive and united voice among BC First Nations. FNFC's approach is to convene First Nations, listen to their priorities and perspectives, and help clearly articulate their shared messaging to decision makers. These structures and processes support coherent messaging to the government. Our mandate was given to us by BC First Nations through the BC First Nations Fisheries Action Plan (2007), ratified by the participants at the 2009 Fall Fisheries Assembly in Nanaimo BC, and endorsed by resolution of the BC Assembly of First Nations, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the First Nations Summit. It is a shared vision on how to effectively achieve progress on First Nations’ goals and priorities, and create transformative change in Pacific fisheries. Our Council is appointed by First Nations communities and organizations from 14 geographic regions. Our regional model was designed by First Nations to reflect the diversity in ecology, cultures, expertise, fisheries practices, and perspectives across the province. Each member of the council is a strong ambassador connecting people in their region to the conversation on fisheries issues of common interest for all First Nations in BC. Together, the council helps create a strong, coherent First Nations voice throughout the province of BC.