Baffin Fisheries Coalition is a 100% Inuit-owned company, jointly owned by five Hunters and Trappers Associations in the Qikiqtani Region of Pangnirtung, Amaruq (Iqaluit), Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet), Mayukalik (Kimmirut), and Namautalik (Clyde River). The company currently owns and operates two factory freezer trawlers and one factory freezer gillnetter, with corporate offices in Iqaluit and operational offices in Paradise, Newfoundland, Pangnirtung, and Pond Inlet. Baffin Fisheries reinvests profits from the commercial offshore fishing industry to deliver economic benefits and opportunities to the communities.
The goal of Baffin Fisheries is to maximize economic benefits for Nunavut while ensuring a sustainable, healthy fishery and biosphere for future generations. The company works with HTAs, agencies, and governments to develop appropriate economic development opportunities, and continuously improves its operations to protect the natural environment. Baffin Fisheries is a strong supporter of the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board's vision for benefits delivery and responsible stewardship guidelines.
The mission of Baffin Fisheries is to be the leading provider of wild, sustainable, cold-water seafood for the benefit of Nunavut, with a strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) management in every task undertaken by employees. The company structure includes a dedicated management team and a board of directors from the HTAs in the region.
With a timeline showcasing the growth and impact of Baffin Fisheries since its inception, the company continues to make a difference in the fishing industry in Iqaluit and the surrounding areas. Through responsible fishing practices, economic benefits for the communities, and a commitment to sustainability, Baffin Fisheries Coalition is a leading player in the fishing industry in Nunavut.