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‘The coast is our lifeblood’: First Nation launches ‘world class’ Marine Protected Area
Read StoryThe Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation has declared a first-of-its-kind Marine Protected Area (MPA)…
CFN supports Kitasoo Xai’Xais’ new Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) Marine Protected Area
Read StoryIn the spirit of collaboration, we celebrate the announcement of the new Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) Marine Protected Area in Kitasoo Xai’xais Territory.
ArticleNewsClea Schooner: ‘Every step of this journey was made for me’
Read StoryAs she navigates a world of politics, Clea Schooner says she looks to her cultural values and greatest teachers to ground her and guide the way.
On Oceans Day, ask: What if we could do it differently?
Read StoryOn this Oceans Day, let’s work together to rebuild the natural abundance of the coast.
‘I can feel her, I just can’t figure out where she is’
Read StoryMonica Brown continues to search for her daughter, Shaylanna Lewis, who was just 23 years old when she went missing in 2020, last seen near Port Clements, in Haida Gwaii.
ArticleNewsLandmark Agreement Appoints Coastal Guardian Watchmen with Provincial Authority
Read StoryKitasoo Xai’xais and Nuxalk Nations sign an MOU with BC that extends their stewardship authorities to Park Ranger authorities.
‘All my relations’: Coastal First Nations back Jane Goodall Act
Read StoryCFN lends support to the proposed Jane Goodall Act, which would protect captive wild animals and ban the captive breeding of great apes, elephants and other wild animals.
Introducing Emilee Gilpin: CFN’s Community Storyteller
Read StoryCFN is pleased to announce that Emilee Gilpin has joined the communications team as CFN Community Storyteller.
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CFN op-ed: Rebuilding Fisheries and Wild Fish Stocks is Reconciliation in Action
Read StoryIn this article, CEO Christine Smith-Martin and Heiltsuk Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett say rebuilding fish populations and embracing fisheries co-governance is an important step toward reconciliation.
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Celebrating First Nations Night with the Vancouver Canucks
Read StoryOn March 30, the Vancouver Canucks celebrated the fourth annual First Nations…
Coastal Connections Webinar: Celebrating Indigenous Women
Read StoryTo celebrate International Women’s Day, Coastal First Nations is hosting an evening webinar on Zoom—featuring a dynamic group of matriarchs from across the North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.
Watch Miaci: Canned Salmon Music Festival – 2-Hour Special
Read StoryIf you missed the original Miaci: Canned Salmon Music Festival, here’s your chance to watch an amazing lineup of artists and stories!
Coastal First Nations decry Alberta’s decision to fund groups challenging Oil Tanker Moratorium Act
Read StoryResponding to funding for legal challenges against Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, CFN will continue to protect our waters, lands and resources from potential oil spills.
Miác̓i: Canned Salmon Music Festival
Read StoryMiác̓i—a music and arts festival from Coastal First Nations—will be live streamed across British Columbia on December 4!
