Central Coast Nations Support Research on Pacific Salmon
While the time Pacific salmon spend in the open ocean is still largely a mystery, scientists now hope the high seas will provide clues to declining salmon health.
Land-based Healing at Kunsoot
The Kunsoot Wellness Centre in Bella Bella promises to deliver healing and wellness programs on the land year-round, offering a
beacon of resilience in the face of trauma and crisis.
Food security deepens a Reliance on Ancestral Foods in Coastal Communities
Heiltsuk member Jessie Housty never imagined a time when Pacific Coastal Airlines would shut down all its flights to Bella Bella on the BC Central Coast. “You definitely feel this…
Coastal Residents Urge Tourists to Stay Home: Sorry, We Are Closed
Residents of coastal communities have a clear message for those looking to travel to their area: “Sorry, we are closed. Stay home.”
Precedented Times: A Personal Reflection from Hilistis Pauline Waterfall
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hailhzaqv Elder and Knowledge Keeper Hilistis Pauline Waterfall shares her personal reflection on hope and resilience in the face of historic challenges.
Adapting Traditional Practices in the Time of COVID-19
In Bella Bella, Heiltsuk members are dealing with the added weight of grieving for lost loved ones under new COVID-19 restrictions. In spite of the lockdowns, says Pauline Waterfall, Hailhzaqv…
Emergency Operations Centres Brace Against COVID-19 Threat
As coastal First Nations emergency teams race to put in place self-isolation measures, the ‘Namgis Nation is the first Indigenous community in BC to have tragically lost a member to the COVID-19 virus.
Haida Gwaii COVID-19: Guide and FAQ
The Council of the Haida Nation has released a new COVID-19 Guide and FAQ to help answer any questions related to Haida Gwaii’s State of Emergency.
First Nations Businesses Hit Hard by COVID-19
Border and restaurant closures, collapsing market demand, and an uncertain future have left coastal First Nations businesses hard hit by the economic fall-out of COVID-19.