North Coast Nations urge Ottawa to pass Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
Read StoryHereditary Chiefs and political leaders from across the Pacific North Coast gathered in Ottawa to urge the Senate to pass Bill C-48 to protect their traditional territories from the risk of oil spills.
Indigenous Women Leading the Way
Read StoryThroughout the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii, women continue to be the backbone of thriving coastal communities.
Essential Oils Heading to Market
Read StoryGreat Bear Rainforest Essential Oils will help CFN-GBI communities generate income from their abundant forests without cutting trees down.
Nuxalk Apprenticeship Program: Building New Homes and Skills
Read StoryThe Nuxalk Nation has created a new apprenticeship program that ensures new homes and new home-building skills and opportunities for community residents.
Investing in People and Communities
Read StoryIn picturesque Klemtu, the heart of Kitasoo/Xai’xais Territory, a bustling new office officially opened in summer 2018.
CFN-GBI welcomes funding to support Coastal Guardian Watchmen
Read StoryCanada’s federal government has announced close to $6 million in funding for 28 Indigenous Guardians programs across the country, including support for the Coastal Guardian Watchmen.
Zero Carbon Baseline: CFN-GBI Leads by Example
Read StoryCFN-GBI looks to turn values into practice through a critical look at its own carbon footprint.
Metlakatla Clam Survey and Rehabilitation
Read StoryWorking with a range of partners, the Metlakatla Nation is undertaking a clam survey to better understand how the important coastal species is faring.
Harnessing the Power of Clean Energy
Read StoryCFN-GBI is working with BC Hydro and provincial and federal governments to kickstart clean energy projects that will reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency in coastal communities.
Patrick Kelly says farewell after successful time as CFN Board Chair
Read StoryAfter a highly successful period acting as CFN Board Chair, Patrick Kelly has decided “to hang up the paddle” and focus on other interests. We wish him the best!
Heiltsuk sues for damages on anniversary of oil spill
Read StoryToday, Heiltsuk leaders gathered in Vancouver to announce they are taking legal action for damages on the two-year anniversary of the Nathan E. Stewart spill.
Making Progress: CFN-GBI’s 2017 Annual Report
Read StoryOur 2017 Annual Report provides just a snapshot of the positive work being done in our communities, and the impact and progress we have made together over the past year.
Keeping Our Coastal Waters Safe
Read StoryFor Coastal Guardian Watchmen who monitor and patrol our coastal territories, maintaining safety on the water is always the top priority.
Featured Coastal Guardian Watchmen: Alec James Willie
Read StoryOne of a new generation Coastal Guardian Watchmen, Alec James Willie is young and still learning from Wuikinuxv Elders, but already boasts diverse stewardship experience.
