Honouring the 2025 Food Fish Distribution Team

This season’s TFN 2025 Salmon Distribution was nothing short of remarkable. After two months of planning and two 14 hour days of dedicated work, our team came together with heart and commitment to ensure salmon was delivered and processed for our community with care.

I want to take my hat off to the entire team – from those who delivered food fish door to door, to the crew working on the cleaning line to make processing easier for our Elders. Your hard work not only sustained our Nation but also honoured the sacred salmon that nourishes us all.

A special thank you goes to the Wellness Department for providing meals, drinks, and support throughout the long day.

With deep gratitude, we recognize:

Native Joye Seine Crew:

• Skipper: James Walkus
• Deckhands:
  • Perry John Hunt
  • Cyle Walkus
  • Dale White Jr.
  • Allen “Lumpy” Souch

Scarlet Point Seafoods

• Arlo Keiber
• Dale Peeler

Cove Fish Off-loading

• Peter
• Beef

C Force Trucking

• Graham
• Doug
• Mitch

Fisheries Distribution Team

• Jaclyn Charlie
• Michelle Morris
• Elmer Horne
• Dion Joseph
• Ernie Myers
• Evan Plett
• Jennifer Claxton
• Kaylan Sawyer
• Floyd Pelkey
• Orion Giles
• Cason Truss
• Bridget Irving
• Becky Wilson
• Sara Thomas
• TJ Child
• Lais Chavez
• Neil Fowler
• Alex Morris
• Vinny Sylvester
• Cathy Jackson
• Dylan Sam
• Johnny Hermsen
• Bruce Morris
• David Marks
• Amy Bird

Closing Words

This salmon distribution was more than just a food fish event — it was a demonstration of unity, tradition, and service to one another. Every hour spent, every fish processed, and every delivery made reflects the strength of Tsawout First Nation.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

HÍSW̱ḴE

Chrissy Chen| Principal Negotiator and Fisheries Manager