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CFN announces Christine Smith-Martin as new Executive Director

February 8, 2021 - CFN

CFN appoints Christine Smith-Martin to the position of Executive Director, effective Feb 15, 2021.

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Heiltsuk Guardian collecting Spawn on Kelp off the boat

Central Coast Nations Talk About Climate Change

February 6, 2021 - CFN

Central Coast First Nations communities say measures to tackle a growing climate crisis must go hand in hand with strengthening Indigenous governance.

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Heiltsuk Radio: Bringing the Community Together

February 5, 2021 - CFN

Community radio has brought members of the Heiltsuk Nation closer together during months of lockdown and COVID-19 restrictions.

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Job Opportunity – Administrative Assistant

February 1, 2021 - CFN

CFN-GBI has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant.

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Governments Must Act Now to Save Wild Salmon

January 29, 2021 - CFN

Our sustainable future depends fundamentally on healthy and thriving salmon populations. We must act now for the sake of future generations.

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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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