Indigenous Women Rising: Turza Brown, Negotiator, Heiltsuk Nation
A negotiator for the Haíłcístut Reconciliation process for the Heiltsuk Nation, Turza Brown discusses the ongoing challenge of “turning things around and making them right again.”
Value of the Coastal Guardian Watchmen
As calls grow to increase funding for Indigenous Guardian programs, our Business Case study shows the enormous value of these programs — up to a 20:1 annual return on investment for some for coastal communities.
Indigenous Women Rising: Simone Reece, Stewardship Director, Gitga’at Nation
The first female director of the Gitga’at Nation’s Oceans and Lands Department, Simone Reece describes her new position and how she continues to overcome any barriers in her way.
Indigenous Women Rising: Kirsten Milton, Director of Health, Nuxalk Nation
A year into her role as Director of Health for the Nuxalk Nation, Kirsten Milton shares her thoughts on her leadership role as a woman in the Bella Coola Valley and on being a health leader during COVID-19.
Indigenous Women Rising: Tina Ryan, Coastal Guardian, Metlakatla Nation
After her first year on the job as the first female Guardian for the Metlakatla Nation, Tina Ryan shares her experiences on the water and her aspirations for young women in Metlakatla territory.
Coastal Cleanups Provide Jobs, Protect Shorelines
A massive beach cleanup by coastal First Nations is cleaning 3,500 kilometres of coastline and creating jobs for communities hard hit by pandemic shutdowns.
First Nations Demand Government Transparency on COVID-19 Cases
Led by the Heiltsuk, Nuu-chah-nulth and Tŝilhqot’in, 21 First Nations are asking the BC Health Ministry to provide early information on the location of COVID-19 cases near their communities, so they can better protect members.
Twenty Years of Progress: 2019 CFN-GBI Annual Report
As Coastal First Nations celebrates its 20th anniversary, we take a look back at a year full of successes and progress in our 2019 Annual Report.
Restoring the Waters of Juus Káahlii
Restoring the marine habitat of Juus Káahlii (Juskatla Inlet) on Haida Gwaii, after decades of industrial logging and mismanagement from external interests.