About Us

McGraw Seafood is a First Nations-owned seafood processing company located in Atlantic Canada. Our company specializes in processing Canadian snow crab, known for its sweet, delicate flavour and tender meat.

McGraw Seafood was founded in 1973 and was purchased in 2008 by Elsipogtog First Nation, vertically integrated itself into the supply chain as the owner of a major snow crab quota.

The BRC-certified company creates 200 positions, held primarily by Acadians from the area, in addition to another 150 Indigenous fishermen who sell raw materials directly to the plant.

Benefits generated by McGraw Seafood are used to aid in the well-being of the Elsipogtog First Nation.

Continuous Improvement

At McGraw Seafood, we strive to continuously improve efficiency while delivering a high-quality product to our clients. That is why we have recently invested in a brand new state-of-the-art automated snow crab processing line with the goal to obtain BRC certification. This processing line incorporates the latest technology to ensure the highest levels of safety, efficiency, and quality control.

Our new processing line was completed in 2021 and it’s designed to handle large volumes of snow crab quickly and efficiently. It uses a range of advanced equipment and systems, including sorting machines, steamers, and packaging machines, to ensure that the crab is processed quickly and accurately.

Overall, the new automated snow crab processing line represents the latest in seafood processing technology. With its advanced automation, real-time monitoring, and focus on safety and quality control, this investment has helped us obtain BRC certification while also ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality snow crab possible.

BRC Food Safety Logo
McGraw Seafood aerial view
snow crab production line
McGraw Seafood cold storage

Vision

  • Bring honour to Elsipogtog by making McGraw Seafood a model project showcasing the collaboration between Acadians and Mi’kmaq.

Mission

  • To establish a collaborative relationship between Elsipogtog and the Acadian community of the region.

  • Continuously improving efficiency while making a high-quality product that generates benefits for the Elsipogtog First Nation.

  • To have an efficient workforce who are respected and appreciated.

  • Vision

    Pegisitoeg gepmiteetagen Elsipogtog meta McGraw Seafood oetjiag logoagen ag gesemnemeg maologotineo Migmag ag Acadianag.

    Mission

    Gesemnemeg mao logoteneo ag oelaamatoltineo Elsipogtog ag Acadianag. Gesi atjilogatasig McGraw Seafood, mee na gesi atji oetapegsoltitag Elsipogtog. Gogenatesno logeoinoog taan gepmiteelemotjig ag oeli angamotjig.

Fête de l'Acadie

A depiction of a historical moment in the history of Canada, Brian J. Francis painted the original piece on August 15, 2020,  Fête de l'Acadie.  Based on prophecies told about the arrival of a new people on a "floating Island".  "... they came upon a new land to be welcomed by its people."

Indigenous Ownership

In 2008, Elsipogtog First Nation purchased McGraw Seafood which has been an important economic development initiative for Elsipogtog. The plant provides employment for community members and generates revenue for the First Nation.

The community has a population of approximately 3,000 people and is one of the largest First Nations in New Brunswick. The Elsipogtog First Nation is known for its strong cultural identity and has a rich history of resistance to colonialism and resource extraction.

The revenue generated by McGraw Seafood has been used to fund a variety of programs and initiatives that benefit the community. For example, the profits have been used to support education and training programs, cultural activities, and community infrastructure projects. This has helped to improve the overall well-being of community members and support the long-term economic development of the First Nation.

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Elsipogtog First Nation Flag

Elsipogtog First Nation Flag

Our Team

  • Jake Augustine

    Jake Augustine

    General Manager

  • Gilles Therialut McGraw Seafood

    Gilles Thériault

    Business Development Manager

  • Micheline Despres

    Production Director

  • Debby Duguay

    Administrative Director

  • Robbie Graham McGraw Seafood

    Robbie Graham

    Marketing Manager

  • Nicolas Forget

    Quality Control Manager

  • Olivia Levi

    Logistics / Culture

  • Darlene Sock

    Project Leader - TFW