Patrick Kelly says farewell after successful time as CFN Board Chair
After a highly successful period acting as CFN Board Chair, Patrick Kelly has decided “to hang up the paddle” and focus on other interests. We wish him the best!
Heiltsuk sues for damages on anniversary of oil spill
Today, Heiltsuk leaders gathered in Vancouver to announce they are taking legal action for damages on the two-year anniversary of the Nathan E. Stewart spill.
Making Progress: CFN-GBI’s 2017 Annual Report
Our 2017 Annual Report provides just a snapshot of the positive work being done in our communities, and the impact and progress we have made together over the past year.
Keeping our coastal waters safe
For Coastal Guardian Watchmen who monitor and patrol our coastal territories, maintaining safety on the water is always the top priority.
Featured Coastal Guardian Watchmen: Alec James Willie
One of a new generation Coastal Guardian Watchmen, Alec James Willie is young and still learning from Wuikinuxv Elders, but already boasts diverse stewardship experience.
Coastal Guardian Watchmen gather together for their 10th annual conference
In early May at the Hakai Institute on Calvert Island, Coastal Guardian Watchmen and others met together for the 2018 CSN Annual Gathering.
PM and North and Central Coast Nations welcome agreement for ocean protection
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and First Nations leaders announced a new agreement between the Government of Canada and 14 Central and North Coast Nations to work together to protect the coast.
Coastal First Nations and the BC Government work together to revitalize wild salmon fisheries
(Victoria, BC, June 18, 2018) – Coastal First Nations (CFN) and the BC Government are working together to co-develop a strategy for revitalizing wild salmon in the province. Using key…
Urge Canada’s federal government to enact the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
Communities throughout BC’s Central and North Coast and Haida Gwaii have the most at stake if a major oil spill occurred in our coastal waters. It’s our responsibility to ensure that future generations…