On February 27-28, a large delegation of Heiltsuk women traveled North to Masset to meet with Haida women, as a part of the Women’s Dialogue Session on Haida Gwaii.

Job Opportunity: Program Manager – Shipping, Marine Safety, and Ocean Protection Duration: 6 Month Term (April – Sept 2018) with potential for renewal Location: Vancouver, BC Full time, Term Contract…

After her highly successful role providing financial administration support over the last few months, Zebunisa Ladak has agreed to take on the role of Financial Administrator full-time. With extensive skills…

Vancouver Sun, February 11, 2018 The ocean is an integral part of our coastal First Nations cultures, societies and economy. An oil spill in our territorial waters, which includes all…

(Vancouver, January 17, 2018) – Improved Internet connectivity will be transformative for Coastal First Nations (CFN) communities. Peter Lantin, President of Council of the Haida Nation and a CFN director…

Coastal First Nations applaud British Columbia’s announcement to end grizzly bear hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest and across the province.

Photo Credit April Bencze Bella Bella, B.C. (November 15, 2017) – The Heiltsuk Nation today published a report outlining plans to take to strengthen oil spill prevention and clean-up on the central coast…

Vancouver – Coastal First Nations (CFN) and the Central Coast Bear Working Group are reiterating their position to BC’s bear trophy hunt as the grizzly hunting season opens for fall…

In this opinion article for the Vancouver Sun, Heiltsuk Chief Marilyn Slett, President of Coastal First Nations, describes the progress made so far toward rebuilding a healthy coastal economy. Coastal…

(Vancouver, August 15, 2017) – Coastal First Nations (CFN) and the Central Coast Bear Working Group commend the BC Government for keeping its promise to end the trophy bear hunt….

Coastal First Nations Board Chair Patrick Kelly is pleased to announce the hiring of Gary Wilson as the new General Manager, effective June 12, 2017. Gary brings to the General…

Great Bear Initiative Society is in the process of establishing Great Bear Rainforest Essential Oil Ltd.  A unique opportunity exists for an experienced business, sales and marketing individual to create…