The People and the Place: Great Bear Rainforest
As preparations gear up for the Royal visit to Bella Bella on Monday, the Heiltsuk Nation are proud to share our amazing Traditional Territory with the world. This is the…
Coastal First Nations Receives Sierra Club US EarthCare award
Coastal First Nations Receives Sierra Club US EarthCare award (Vancouver, Sept. 10, 2016) – The Coastal First Nations, along with other groups, received the EarthCare award from Sierra Club US…
Rematriating Cheeky’s remains
On September 10, 2016 the Great Bear Initiative-Coastal First Nations, along with other groups, will receive the 2016 EarthCare Award from Sierra Club US. The EarthCare award honours individuals or…
2016 Coastal Stewardship Network Gathering
From May 16-20, at the Hakai Beach Institute on Calvert Island, Guardian Watchmen and other stewardship staff from across BC’s North and Central Coast, and Haida Gwaii, came together for the 2016 Coastal Stewardship Network Annual Gathering.
The Coast Keepers – Stewarding our marine territories
http://vimeo.com/172036863 The Coast Keepers takes a close look at how the Kitasoo/Xai’Xais, Heiltsuk, Nuxalk, and Wuikinuxv Nations are stewarding our marine territories. Full length release coming June 30th! The central…
On World Oceans Day, June 8, Coastal First Nations say renewed federal support for ocean protection will help protect BC’s ocean health, economy and First Nation cultures
Vancouver (June 8, 2016) – On World Oceans Day, Coastal First Nations say the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to ocean protection and co-management is an important step toward reconciliation with First Nations…
Koeye Camp Needs Your Help – Emergency Funding for Koeye Camp Staff Positions
Last week, Qqs staff learned that one of our key funders for Koeye Camp was withdrawing virtually all of their financial support for our 2016 youth programs. After more than 15…
BC and Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines on Hook to Pay $230,000 in Court Costs to Coastal First Nations and Gitga’at First Nation
(Vancouver, May 10, 2016) – The Supreme Court of BC has ruled the Province of BC and Northern Gateway must pay $230,000 in court costs to the Coastal First Nations…