In this Q&A, Kitasoo/Xai’xais Chief Councillor Roxanne Robinson highlights the role of Indigenous women in leadership and her aspirations for her Nation and future women leaders.

Elected to lead the first all-woman council for the Wuikinuxv Nation, Chief Danielle Shaw says she always knew she would bring her skills to the work of supporting her Nation toward self-governance and growth.

Lou Gagwelks Chief Linda Innes, the first female Chief Councillor of the Gitxaala Nation, describes what motivates her to be a part of positive change within her community. 

As the Program Manager for Haida Fisheries of the Council of the Haida Nation since 2017, SGiids Kung (Red Moon) Vanessa Bellis says her leadership role in fisheries is driven…

Indigenous Health Dietitian Jess Newman describes her love for traditional food and her leadership role in tackling health issues that face many families in coastal communities.

A negotiator for the Haíłcístut Reconciliation process for the Heiltsuk Nation, Turza Brown discusses the ongoing challenge of “turning things around and making them right again.” 

As calls grow to increase funding for Indigenous Guardian programs, our Business Case study shows the enormous value of these programs — up to a 20:1 annual return on investment for some for coastal communities.

The first female director of the Gitga’at Nation’s Oceans and Lands Department, Simone Reece describes her new position and how she continues to overcome any barriers in her way.

A year into her role as Director of Health for the Nuxalk Nation, Kirsten Milton shares her thoughts on her leadership role as a woman in the Bella Coola Valley and on being a health leader during COVID-19.

After her first year on the job as the first female Guardian for the Metlakatla Nation, Tina Ryan shares her experiences on the water and her aspirations for young women in Metlakatla territory.

A massive beach cleanup by coastal First Nations is cleaning 3,500 kilometres of coastline and creating jobs for communities hard hit by pandemic shutdowns.

Led by the Heiltsuk, Nuu-chah-nulth and Tŝilhqot’in, 21 First Nations are asking the BC Health Ministry to provide early information on the location of COVID-19 cases near their communities, so they can better protect members.