Post-COVID-19 ‘new normal’ must not leave First Nations behind
Read StoryIn her op-ed, CFN President Marilyn Slett writes that COVID-19 has highlighted the many obstacles to economic growth facing remote coastal communities.
Coastal Guardian Watchmen Stay Connected During COVID-19
Read StoryAs COVID-19 continues to affect coastal communities, regional collaboration takes on a new importance for Guardians who often carry out frontline duties above and beyond their stewardship role.
Central Coast Nations Support Research on Pacific Salmon
Read StoryWhile 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
Read StoryThe 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
Read StoryHeiltsuk member Jessie Housty never imagined a time when Pacific Coastal Airlines…
Coastal Residents Urge Tourists to Stay Home: Sorry, We Are Closed
Read StoryResidents 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
Read StoryDuring 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.
Emergency Operations Centres Brace Against COVID-19 Threat
Read StoryAs 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
Read StoryThe 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
Read StoryBorder 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.
Chiefs and Mayors Call for Measures to Protect Coastal Communities
Read StoryCoastal First Nations chiefs and BC mayors are calling on Canada and British Columbia to support urgent travel restrictions to protect their communities from the COVID-19 virus.
COVID-19: Support Programs for Individuals and Businesses
Read StoryTo assist our member communities and citizens, CFN has created summaries of support resources available for individuals and one for businesses.
Coronavirus Outbreak: We Will Get Through this Together
Read StoryIn the face of COVID-19, CFN President Marilyn Slett says it’s important we remain calm, show solidarity and stand by each other through these challenging times.
COVID-19 and Indigenous Communities: Family Conversations
Read StoryAward-winning Oji-Cree-Poly physician, Dr. Alika Lafontaine, shares advice he gave to his family on how to respond to COVID-19.
