Our Nations have been here for millennia, grounded in values that have endured across generations. As the world continues to accelerate and grow increasingly complex, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to protecting our way of life, and the lands and waters that sustain our communities.
In the face of many challenges over the past year, our communities and leadership remained resolute. By working together and engaging in careful, constructive dialogue, we secured not only renewed federal and provincial commitments to the tanker ban, but an additional federal investment through the Reconciliation Framework Agreement for Bioregional Ocean Management and Protection.
This investment represents an important commitment to advancing ocean protection and reconciliation with Nations across the Central and North Coast and Haida Gwaii.
The 2025-26 CFN Annual Report (pdf) highlights our substantial progress in protecting and sustainably managing the Great Bear Rainforest and Great Bea Sea. Download the report below and learn about these initiatives and many more!
2025-26 CFN Annual Report (pdf)
We have always understood that protecting our coast is fundamental to the long-term prosperity of our Nations and communities.
As we continue to advance our shared goals, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the core values that have guided us for generations—values that will continue to sustain our communities, strengthen our economies, and ensure our Nations thrive for generations to come.
– Christine Smith-Martin – CEO, Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative
