About Us
We are a collaborative network of Pacific-region Sea Grant offices; Northwest Tribes and First Nations, Native Hawaiian and Indigenous communities; and organizations and universities working as a community of practice to advance Indigenous Aquaculture. We integrate community engagement, restoration, applied research, and education to share experiences, knowledge, and strategies that enhance local and cultural seafood production in the broader Pacific region. The focal knowledge, practices, and relationships of our network are part of deep heritages that are rooted in local bays, inlets, watersheds, and islands. While these cultural ecosystems have been here for a very long time, our collaborative cross-Pacific network started in 2019, building upon our existing relationships. As a network, we share the living traditions from our unique places to develop strong cross-cultural learning and support collective efforts.
What we do:
- Maintain and nurture a community of practice
- Identify the range of Indigenous Aquaculture practices throughout the Pacific
- Advance community plans to build and steward clam gardens and fishponds in local areas
- Convene cross-regional community-based gatherings
- Outline best practices for co-production of knowledge and collaborative stewardship
- Support and engage students and fellows at the Northwest Indian College and other universities
- Develop communication and learning materials
- Identify capacity needs to better support Indigenous Aquaculture in the future
Our Funders
Thank you to our funders: NOAA-OAR National Sea Grant College Program, NOAA Saltonstall-Kennedy Program, and The Builders Initiative
Matching resources have been provided by Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo, Northwest Indian College, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Hawaii Sea Grant, Washington Sea Grant, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
