Our Purpose

Who we are

The Native Brotherhood of B.C. is a membership organization representing, First Nations Fishermen, Tendermen, and shoreworkers in British Columbia Canada.

Excerpts from the NBBC Constitution of 1931, stating the purpose of our organization:

● To promote the social, spiritual, economic and physical conditions of it’s members, including higher standards of education, health and living conditions.

● To encourage and bring about a closer communication and cooperation between its members.

● To co-operate with recognized organizations and government departments which concern themselves with the advancement of Indian Welfare.

● To regulate relations between employers in the British Columbia fishing industry and employees and dependent contractors.