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Kitasoo Xai'xais

‘The coast is our lifeblood’: First Nation launches ‘world class’ Marine Protected Area

June 22, 2022 - Emilee Gilpin

The Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation has declared a first-of-its-kind Marine Protected Area (MPA) for Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay), a sacred area in the heart of their traditional territory, significant to the…

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CFN supports Kitasoo Xai’Xais’ new Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) Marine Protected Area

June 22, 2022 - CFN

In the spirit of collaboration, we celebrate the announcement of the new Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) Marine Protected Area in Kitasoo Xai’xais Territory.

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Clea Schooner: ‘Every step of this journey was made for me’

June 17, 2022 - Emilee Gilpin

As she navigates a world of politics, Clea Schooner says she looks to her cultural values and greatest teachers to ground her and guide the way.

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Job Opportunity: Human Resources & Operations Assistant

June 15, 2022 - CFN

CFN is hiring a Human Resources & Operations Assistant (permanent, full-time) to join our growing team in Vancouver.

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On Oceans Day, ask: What if we could do it differently?

June 8, 2022 - CFN

On this Oceans Day, let’s work together to rebuild the natural abundance of the coast.

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‘I can feel her, I just can’t figure out where she is’

June 6, 2022 - Emilee Gilpin

Monica Brown continues to search for her daughter, Shaylanna Lewis, who was just 23 years old when she went missing in 2020, last seen near Port Clements, in Haida Gwaii.  

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Kitasoo Xai'xais

Landmark Agreement Appoints Coastal Guardian Watchmen with Provincial Authority

June 1, 2022 - CFN

Kitasoo Xai’xais and Nuxalk Nations sign an MOU with BC that extends their stewardship authorities to Park Ranger authorities.

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‘All my relations’: Coastal First Nations back Jane Goodall Act

May 30, 2022 - CFN

CFN lends support to the proposed Jane Goodall Act, which would protect captive wild animals and ban the captive breeding of great apes, elephants and other wild animals.

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Introducing Emilee Gilpin: CFN’s Community Storyteller

May 19, 2022 - CFN

CFN is pleased to announce that Emilee Gilpin has joined the communications team as CFN Community Storyteller.

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CFN op-ed: Rebuilding fisheries and wild fish stocks is reconciliation in action

April 7, 2022 - CFN

In this article, CEO Christine Smith-Martin and Heiltsuk Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett say rebuilding fish populations and embracing fisheries co-governance is an important step toward reconciliation.

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Celebrating First Nations Night with the Vancouver Canucks

April 1, 2022 - CFN

On March 30, the Vancouver Canucks celebrated the fourth annual First Nations night at Rogers Arena. The Canucks lost a nail-biter (4-3), but the evening was an opportunity for the organization…

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Coastal Connections Webinar: Celebrating Indigenous Women

March 6, 2022 - CFN

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Coastal First Nations is hosting an evening webinar on Zoom—featuring a dynamic group of matriarchs from across the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.

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