b'In 2021, Clearwater Seafoods was purchasedClearwaters new ownership structure by a coalition of seven Mikmaq communities,will increase the value of Clearwater in partnership with Premium Bands, in a moveoperations, increase opportunities for that became a leading model of economicIndigenous businesses and individuals, and reconciliation in Canadas fisheries, saysbuild a more equitable economy within Christine Penney, Vice President, SustainabilityAtlantic Canada. While its the first of and Public Affairs. This unique acquisitionits kind, we believe it represents a model represents a general opportunity for thefor economic reconciliation in Canada, Mikmaq to take a 50% ownership stake in aPenney says. Many of the Mikmaq leading Canadian seafood company. The scaleCoalition communities have active inshore Clearwater recognizes the importance of having a talented andof this transaction has changed the landscapefishing businesses that are an important engaged global workforce both at sea and on land. Our people areof the Canadian seafood industry and is apart of own-source revenues. Clearwater truly our greatest asset! With bold thinking and extraordinary results,positive step forward in the journey of economicis focused on providing a route to market Clearwater is working hard to transform the seafood industry.reconciliation. The appetite of Canadasthat increases the value of these products Thats why were looking for individuals who enjoy working in aIndigenous communities to be economicfor the communities through commercial fast-paced, team-oriented environment, who appreciate beingparticipants in Canadas commercial fisheries is apartnerships. We are also focused on challenged, and who value the opportunity to make a difference. strong and growing critical venue of own-sourceincreasing Indigenous procurement of revenues to fuel community resilienceother goods and services.Today, Clearwater employs over 1,900 team members around theand success, says Penney.world, all committed to ensuring the delivery of premium seafoodFrom a cultural awareness standpoint, to our customers. Whether actually harvesting shellfish, or ensuringClearwater is working with the MikmaqClearwaters current workforce is a critical our products are processed and shipped, our entire team is committedCoalition communities to identify and implementelement of truly living the values of an to delivering on our customer promises, while respecting the naturalemployment opportunities that will provideIndigenous-owned organization. We are additional long-term financial, employment andgrateful for the support and guidance of resources we rely on. capacity-building benefits. Clearwater has set aChief Terry Paul in creating opportunities goal of being an employer of choice for Lnu andfor our staff to learn and growopening the has an active Indigenous employment strategy leddoors to host our teams in Membertou to by our Indigenous Employment Officer, explainslearn about the community and Indigenous JOIN THE CLEARWATER TEAM Penney. Based in Membertou, the Indigenoushistory and culture, says Penney. Employment Officer focuses both on recruitingMembertou truly welcomes the world To find out more information, visitclearwater.ca/en/careers/join-the-clearwater-team.Lnu for current positions in the company andunder his leadership, and Clearwater has If you are interested in joining the Clearwater team, please send your resume and cover letter tocareers@clearwater.ca.on working with Indigenous youth to createcertainly felt welcomed into the family. If you are interested in a career with Clearwater Fleet, please emailcrewing@clearwater.ca. education and training pathways needed to land key jobs with Clearwater in the future. Advertorial written by Bryan HansenClearwater is proudly Indigenous, committed to creating a sustainable seafood future for generations to come.'