CFN community members receive Andrew Thompson award for environmental protection
CFN community members receive WCEL’s Andrew Thompson award for Indigenous conservation leadership and the defense of Indigenous law.
Coastal First Nations and British Columbia Renew Reconciliation Agreement
Coastal First Nations and BC renew commitment to work together on coastal sustainability, tourism and economic development.
Milestone for Coastal Conservation and Community Development
Photo caption: Heiltsuk Hereditary Chief Harvey Humchitt shakes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hand before the announcement of the closing of the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence on June…
Watch: New Video Showcases Ocean Stewardship of Coastal First Nations
Coastal First Nations and SeaLegacy team up to highlight the efforts of coastal First Nations to protect and preserve ocean ecosystems.
Spill Notification System Alerts Coastal First Nations to Marine Emergencies
New system alerts coastal First Nations when oil and other hazardous chemicals are spilled within their lands and waters.
Heiltsuk Leaders Aim to Reshape Maritime Law to Prevent Oil Spills
Representatives from the Heiltsuk Nation travel to London in a global effort to prevent another catastrophic oil spill like the Nathan E. Stewart.
CFN and Na̲nwak̲olas Council Op-Ed: Canada Needs to Step Up to Deliver
Christine Smith-Martin and Dallas Smith describe what’s needed to ensure sustainable resource management, healthy ecosystems and vibrant local economies into the future.
Sustainable Financing for Coastal Marine Management
Wuikinuxv Chief Councillor Abúk Danielle Shaw speaks about the work to secure sustainable financing for marine protection and management.
CFN, Nanwakolas Council and Coast Funds welcome BC investment in the Great Bear Sea
Coastal First Nations, Nanwakolas Council and Coast Funds welcome BC government’s $60-million investment in the Great Bear Sea.