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First Nations hatchery receives funding boost

The Canadian federal government is providing $558,000 to the Abegweit First Nation in Scotchford, Prince Edward Island (PEI). The funding will go towards improvements at a wild-fish stocking facility and community centre upgrades.

January 31, 2018  By Liza Mayer


Part of the funding will go towards improvements at a wild-fish stocking facility

Chief Brian Francis is quoted as saying that the money will play “a key role” in the Abegweit’s ongoing economic development.

The unit also works closely with the Fish Friends of PEI, which has aquariums in a number of different schools across the island. Students learn about the sensitivity of fish to environment degradation and the value of recreational fisheries.

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