COVID-19 Message from Dr. Don Wilson, Heiltsuk Physician
Read StoryHeiltsuk physician, Dr. Don Wilson, answers important questions about coronavirus and how we can prevent it from spreading into our communities.
Spread the Word, Not the Virus
Read StoryCharity Gladstone wants to get the message out to her Heiltsuk community that keeping physical distance from others can help save lives.
Haida Film Screens at Sundance
Read StoryRevisiting the story of Haida artist Robert Davidson who, at 22 years old, set out to carve the first new pole in Haida Gwaii in almost a century.
CFN Nations Take Action to Protect Against COVID-19
Read StoryCFN communities are asking members to take the safe and necessary actions required to prevent the spread of the highly-infectious coronavirus.
Metlakatla First Nation Releases Cumulative Effects Guide
Read StoryA new outreach booklet by the Metlakatla Nation offers a step-by-step guide for First Nations that want to measure the full impact of development on their communities through Cumulative Effects Management.
Connecting Our Coastline
Read StoryCoastal First Nations is working to bring faster and more reliable Internet service to coastal communities.
COVID-19 Update: CFN Office Closed – Staff Working Remotely
Read StoryDue to COVID-19 concerns, CFN is taking a precautionary measure to close our office and have encouraged our staff to work remotely from home until further notice.
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Carbon Credits: Helping Coastal Communities Thrive
Read StoryFor Kitasoo/Xai’xais and other First Nations along the North and Central Coast, carbon credits for conservation in the Great Bear Rainforest supports a range of stewardship and economic efforts.
Heiltsuk Horizon Recruits for Jobs on the Water
Read StoryNew job opportunities arise on the Central Coast as Heiltsuk Horizon takes the next step in creating a strong marine safety and prevention system to protect coastal ecosystems and communities.
All Native Basketball: Women on the Court
Read StoryAt February’s All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert, 16 women’s teams hit the court, marking almost three decades of women’s basketball in the event.
Creating a Marine Protected Area Network for the Northern Shelf Bioregion
Read StoryWatch this film that tells the story of our work with federal and provincial governments to establish a network of MPAs along the north Pacific Coast.
Heiltsuk Nation pursues “bitumen reference” case in Supreme Court
Read StoryThe Heiltsuk Nation’s Bitumen Reference legal case will have very important implications for the ability of provincial governments to protect environmental values.
Co-Governance in Marine Protected Areas
Read StoryIn the wake of BC’s historic decision to enshrine UNDRIP into law, CFN-GBI and West Coast Environmental Law team up to explore future possibilities in co-governance within a marine context.
Stewardship Training Leads to Lifetime Learning
Read StoryIn early December, 12 students from six First Nations along the North and Central coast completed a unique training course that explored the many connections between Reconciliation and Climate Change.
