Fisheries Reconciliation Key to Building Conservation-based Economy
Read StoryA landmark agreement between Coastal First Nations and the federal government aims to turn the corner on historical wrongs.
Fisheries Resources Reconciliation Agreement means increased say in management of oceans
Read StoryThe historic Fisheries Resource Reconciliation Agreement will provide funding for access to commercial fishing opportunities for the eight Coastal First Nations member communities.
Nuxalk Nation Calls on Mining Company to Cease Operations
Read StoryThe Nuxalk Nation has issued a press release that calls on Juggernaut Exploration, a mining company, to cease operations and leave Nuxalk territory.
Featured Profile: Christine Smith-Martin, CFN’s CEO
Read StoryNow six months into the position, Christine Smith-Martin is determined, optimistic and committed to serving the nine distinct communities that make up Coastal First Nations.
Coastal First Nations sign Fisheries Resources Reconciliation Agreement with Canada
Read StoryThis historic agreement provides funding for access to commercial fishing opportunities for the eight CFN member First Nations on the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.
Calling All Educators! CFN Wants to Broaden Our Network of Stewardship Trainers
Read StoryIf you want to apply your education skills to a great cause that will help enhance First Nations’ stewardship efforts throughout the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii, then we’d love to hear from you!
Reconciliation Canada gatherings to honour the 215 children found buried on the grounds Kamloops Residential School
Read StoryJoin Reconciliation Canada for the next three days of gatherings to honour…
Protecting Old Growth and Revitalizing Economies
Read StoryIn the Great Bear Rainforest, agreements between First Nations and the provincial government to protect and steward ecosystems have made Coastal First Nations the biggest seller of forest-based carbon offsets in Canada.
Protecting Birds on the North and Central Coast
Read StoryTo find out if invasive species are threatening birds in their territories, the Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Metlakatla and Wuikinuxv Nations partnered with Birds Canada on a three-year research project to learn more.
MaPP receives BC Reconciliation Award
Read StoryCoastal First Nations congratulates the Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP) on receiving the BC Reconciliation Award.
Stewardship Training Moves Online During COVID-19
Read StoryAs the pandemic grinds into year two, Guardians and stewards in coastal First Nations continue to do the important work they love—protecting and restoring the natural and cultural heritage of their territories.
CFN announces Christine Smith-Martin as new Executive Director
Read StoryCFN appoints Christine Smith-Martin to the position of Executive Director, effective Feb 15, 2021.
Central Coast Nations Talk About Climate Change
Read StoryCentral Coast First Nations communities say measures to tackle a growing climate crisis must go hand in hand with strengthening Indigenous governance.
Heiltsuk Radio: Bringing the Community Together
Read StoryCommunity radio has brought members of the Heiltsuk Nation closer together during months of lockdown and COVID-19 restrictions.
