Eyes and Ears on Coastal BC
A successful case study in marine stewardship, Coastal Guardian Watchmen’s Regional Monitoring System could be a model replicated by Indigenous Guardian programs nationwide.
Training the Next Generation of Coastal Stewards
In the Stewardship Technicians Training Program, students acquire the skills to become stewardship professionals and learn from traditional knowledge that’s been passed down for generations.
Heiltsuk say Premier’s message ignores reality of threats to the Great Bear region
November 15, 2016 (Bella Bella, BC) – Clean-up efforts kick into full gear today now that the Nathan E. Stewart has been lifted from Heiltsuk waters to a salvage barge…
Nathan E. Stewart is lifted from Heiltsuk waters, Now the real work begins says Chief
Bella Bella, B.C. (November 14, 2016) – Late this afternoon, the Nathan E. Stewart tug was lifted from the waters of Seaforth Channel where it is now suspended alongside the salvage…
Opinion: New federal marine commitments are an important first step
Vancouver Sun, Nov 8, 2016 Nobody knows better than First Nations the risks posed by marine shipping and the damage that accidents can wreak on communities. The sinking of…
Coastal First Nations say Canada’s federal investments an important first step. The proof will be in the delivery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Coastal First Nations say Canada’s federal investments an important first step. The proof will be in the delivery. November 7, 2016 (Vancouver) – Coastal First Nations, CFN, say…
Opinion: First Nations must play key role in spill response
Vancouver Sun, October 30, 2016 The devastating diesel spill in Heiltsuk Nation territory is a clear example of why First Nations must play a key role in emergency spill response…
Heiltsuk infuriated by Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s statement on diesel spill
Heiltsuk infuriated by Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s statement on diesel spill October 26, 2016 (Bella Bella) – A statement just released by Canada’s fisheries minister has left Heiltsuk Chief Councillor…
Day 12: Ground Crews turn to Shoreline Contamination in Kirby Oil Spill
Bella Bella (October 24, 2106) – Shoreline cleanup crews have been deployed to try to recover diesel contaminating tidal beaches and rocky shoreline areas from the sunken Nathan E. Steward…