Guujaaw named Special Advisor by Coastal First Nations
“A leader is only as strong as the will of his people.” Guujaaw The CFN board of directors are pleased to announce that Guujaaw has been retained as Special Advisor…
Coastal First Nations welcomes the passing of the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
(Vancouver, May 8, 2018) – The Coastal First Nations (CFN) welcomes the passing of the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act (Bill C-48). “Our communities have been fighting to keep oil tankers…
Job Opportunity: Program Manager – Shipping, Marine Safety, and Ocean Protection
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…
Opinion: Coastal First Nations affirm support for oil tanker ban on North Coast
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…
Coastal First Nations say faster Internet will transform coastal communities
(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…
Heiltsuk want strong leadership role in central coast oil spill prevention and response
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…
Canada and the Coastal First Nations take a Step Forward in the Management of Fisheries Resources for the North and Central Coast of British Columbia
The Government of Canada and the Coastal First Nations are committed to working together to advance a more collaborative and efficient approach to the governance and management of fisheries resources….
Heiltsuk Nation turns to courts in wake of spill and botched response
Case seeks to recover damages, challenge world class oil spill response Bella Bella, BC (Wednesday, October 11, 2017) – This week marks the one-year anniversary of the oil spill in…