First Nations coalition reaches landmark deal to become co-owners of Clearwater Seafoods

One of North America’s largest seafood suppliers is being acquired in part by a coalition of Miꞌkmaq First Nations in what is being called a “historic” deal that will facilitate the largest investment in the Canadian seafood industry by an Indigenous group so far.

The group of Miꞌkmaq First Nations — led by Membertou First Nation and Miawpukek First Nation — in partnership with Canadian specialty food company