MUG UP WITH BBNC
A podcast about Bristol Bay communities, cultures, and the stories that connect us
“Mug Up” is special in Bristol Bay, and a tradition in fishing communities. It’s a break for a warm drink and a short visit.
Hosted by Bristol Bay Native Corporation’s Communications team, this virtual “Mug Up” brings the community together to talk about our connections, cultures, and the stories that connect us.
We’re inspired to enrich and celebrate our Native way of life—today and for generations to come. This podcast offers another way to share our values and stories with our community and beyond.
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A Lifetime of Commercial Fishing
In this episode of Mug Up with BBNC, we sit down with shareholder Clemens “Clem” Grunert, a lifelong commercial fisherman from Chignik Lagoon. Clem shares stories from decades on the water, from his first boat to the realities of modern commercial fishing, along with the lessons and wisdom he’s gained along the way.
“When Dad bought his first boat, me and all my brothers were all fishing together, and I had just gotten married. Made our first haul and filled the boat up, and came down and getting ready to deliver to the tender. And I went ashore and picked up Mary, and brought her out so she could look at the boat full of fish. That was exciting. That was kind of a lucky, lucky stroke, I guess.”
—Clemens “Clem” Grunert