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A Message from Our President: Marilyn Slett

December 17, 2020 - CFN

It was a challenging year due to COVID-19, but Marilyn Slett says 2020 was also a huge milestone for our coastal alliance. Our 20th Anniversary provided an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come.

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Adapting COVID-19 Measures to Indigenous Communities

December 14, 2020 - CFN

As COVID-19 cases surge in December, coastal First Nations’ health staff have done a remarkable job keeping members safe by adapting public health measures to fit local needs.

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Thank you for celebrating with us!

December 6, 2020 - CFN

A message from Marilyn Slett, CFN-GBI President and Chief Councillor for the Heiltsuk Nation.

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Building a Stewardship Training Program for the North and Central Coast

December 5, 2020 - CFN

A new evaluation report highlights the impacts of stewardship training in coastal communities—from building knowledge and capacity to inspiring further learning and creating strong personal and organizational networks.

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A Marine Protected Areas Network for the North Pacific Coast

December 4, 2020 - CFN

First Nations and federal and provincial governments are working together on a ground-breaking initiative to create a network of MPAs for the North Pacific Coast.

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Indigenous Women Leaders Look to the Future – Join us tonight on Zoom!

December 3, 2020 - CFN

Join us for a special 20th Anniversary Zoom discussion with four amazing women leaders from Coastal First Nations communities.

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Coastal Guardian Watchmen: Above and Beyond to Support Coastal Communities

December 2, 2020 - CFN

For as long as these programs have existed, Guardians have also carried out many other frontline duties for their Nations, often going above and beyond their stewardship role.

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Coastal Shellfish Corporation Receives VanCity Sustainability Award

December 1, 2020 - CFN

As salmon stocks continue their sharp decline, the Metlakatla-owned Coastal Shellfish Corporation stands out as a good news story on the BC coast in an otherwise ailing fishing industry.

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The Turning Point: Looking Back at the Inception of Coastal First Nations

November 30, 2020 - CFN

Looking back at the inception of Coastal First Nations through the eyes of the David Suzuki Foundation.

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20th Anniversary Profile: Doug Neasloss, Kitasoo/Xai’xais Stewardship Director

November 29, 2020 - CFN

A look back over the last 20 years through the eyes of Doug Neasloss, and his efforts to protect bears, build ecotourism opportunities and create a sustainable economy in the Great Bear Rainforest.

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Importance of Salmon Monitoring for Coastal Communities

November 28, 2020 - CFN

In the face of declining salmon populations, CFN aims to work collaboratively on implementing a coast-wide monitoring program to help manage these important fisheries.

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Tracing the Roots of the Coastal Guardian Watchmen

November 27, 2020 - CFN

As today’s Coastal Guardian Watchmen carry on the time-honoured tradition and responsibility of caring for their coastal lands and waters, they’re making their ancestors proud.

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