ondine oceanfarm is located in blind bay, on the unceded territories of the tla'amin and shíshálh (sechelt) nation.
we recognize the coastal peoples who have occupied this land since time immemorial.
We are honoured by the sacred history of the land and sea we work in. Our primary market is located on the the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. We intend this farm to be a force for reconciliation, and to imagine a new Turtle Island for all.
history on
our shores
Shell middens - a term used for areas containing debris of human activity - can be found on the shores of our property. They contain the discarded shells of oysters, muscles, scallops and more, showing us that these waters have provided a stable source of food for many generations. Seeing these areas reminds us to be grateful for the land we work on and recognize those who first lived off these abundant shores. Our farm is located on Nelson island, which falls within the territory of the ɬəʔamɛn (Tla'amin) Nation. They are part of the larger Coast Salish people, including the neighbouring nations of ƛoʔos (Klahoose,) Xwémalhkwu (Homalco) and K'omoks, and have traditional territories located on the upper/Northern Sunshine Coast.
nelson island
Nelson Island is mostly forested with lakes and large mountainous hills defining the geography. There are no amenities on the island and the population is quite small, previously occupied homesteads and logging camps have now become sparse summer cabins. Logging operations and granite quarries have been present on the island since the early 1900’s, and many buildings in B.C. were built out of Nelson Granite including the Parliament Buildings in Victoria.