Protected Areas in CFN member Nations are Closed to Non-Residents
Please be advised that the Protected Areas on the Central and North Coast and Haida Gwaii will remain closed to non-residents until further notice.
Indigenous Cultural Adventure Tourism Needs Long-term Solutions
As the federal government announced $1.5-billion in relief funds to help BC restart its economy, North Coast First Nations tourism operators say more help is needed.
MaPP video showcases marine planning along the North Pacific Coast
A new video from the Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP) showcases collaborative marine planning for the waters of the North Pacific Coast.
Indigenous Arts and Cultural Tourism Sector is Facing a Tough Recovery
COVID-19 closures of Indigenous social enterprises are having far-reaching impacts on local economies and communities on the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii. The Haida Heritage Centre at Kay…
Focus on Indigenous Tourism – COVID-19 striking at the heart of First Nations’ community economies
Thousands of Indigenous tourism jobs have been lost, and hundreds of Indigenous tourism businesses face permanent closure due to COVID-19 impacts, according to a new report by The Conference Board…
Travel Restrictions Offer Rare Research Opportunity on the Central Coast
With a COVID-19 lockdown on borders around the globe, the Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation has seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study the impacts of reduced ecotourism traffic on bears in its territory.
Coastal Guardian Watchmen receive Ocean Wise Conservation Leadership Award
The 25th annual Ocean Awards recognizes the Coastal Guardian Watchmen as recipients of the 2019 Ocean Wise Conservation Leadership Award.
COVID-19 Deepens Reliance on Ancestral Foods in Coastal Communities
In response to COVID-19, coastal communities are ramping up local food programs and relying on traditional harvesting to address food security concerns.
Preserving the Mighty Wannock Chinook
Concerned about the future of Chinook salmon, the Wuikinuxv Nation and partners built the Percy Walkus Hatchery in River’s Inlet to preserve the species for generations to come.