About the Heiltsuk Nation
The Haíɫzaqv people have lived in their coastal homelands for at least 14,000 years, with recent archaeological evidence corroborating their nu’yem (oral history and stories).
The amalgamated territories of the present-day Heiltsuk Nation includes Wuyalitx, ‘Qvuqvayaitxv, Wuilitxv, Yisdaitxv and Xixis tribes, with the administrative heart of the Nation in the village of Bella Bella, previously known as “Waglisla,” located on Campbell Island on the Central Coast.
CFN Representative: K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett – Chief Councillor, Heiltsuk Tribal Council
Heiltsuk Stories
Please check back regularly as we will post stories about the Heiltsuk Nation here.
BC Premier’s Award Recognizes Clean Energy Innovation in CFN Nations
Read StoryThe 2024 BC Premier’s Awards recognized a clean energy initiative that features climate innovators from across CFN member Nations. The…
CFN community members receive Andrew Thompson award for environmental protection
Read StoryFive CFN community members have been recognized for their outstanding work in environmental protection by West Coast Environmental Law.
Heiltsuk Leaders Aim to Reshape Maritime Law to Prevent Oil Spills
Read StoryRepresentatives from the Heiltsuk Nation travel to London in a global effort to prevent another catastrophic oil spill like the Nathan E. Stewart.
Haíɫzaqv archeologist practices M̓ṇúxvit approach to ancestral work
Read StoryHaíɫzaqv archeologist Q̓íx̌itasu Elroy White and his nephew Charlie Brown cruise through their territory by boat, visiting old stone fish…
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Heiltsuk Initiatives
Haíɫcístut: “to turn things around and make them right again.”
Carbon Credits
Learn MoreProtecting and sustainably managing coastal forests to ensure a healthy future for all.
Sustainable Management
Learn MoreBuilding a conservation-based economy for the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.
Great Bear Rainforest Agreement
Learn MoreProtecting and sustainably managing the Great Bear Rainforest, one of the world’s last largest coastal temperate rainforests.
Coastal Guardian Watchmen
Learn MoreCoastal Guardians work together to monitor, protect and restore the cultural and natural resources of their Nations.
Networking and Collaboration
Learn MoreSupporting Coastal Guardians and the stewardship offices of Coastal First Nations through opportunities for collaboration.
Regional Monitoring System
Learn MoreA regional approach to data collection that encourages collaboration and informed decision-making for Nations monitoring the North Pacific Coast.
Training
Learn MoreSupporting rich learning experiences that build capacity for current and future stewardship leaders.
Community-Wide Heat Pumps
Learn MoreCoastal communities are embracing heat pumps as a reliable, cost-effective and sustainable solution for indoor heating and cooling.
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