Resources
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.
Governments Must Act Now to Save Wild Salmon
Read StoryOur sustainable future depends fundamentally on healthy and thriving salmon populations. We must act now for the sake of future generations.
A Message from Our President: Marilyn Slett
Read StoryIt was a challenging year due to COVID-19, but Marilyn Slett says 2020 was also a huge milestone for our coastal alliance. Our 20th Anniversary provided an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come.
Adapting COVID-19 Measures to Indigenous Communities
Read StoryAs COVID-19 cases surge in December, coastal First Nations’ health staff have done a remarkable job keeping members safe by adapting public health measures to fit local needs.
Thank you for celebrating with us!
Read StoryA message from Marilyn Slett, CFN-GBI President and Chief Councillor for the Heiltsuk Nation.
Building a Stewardship Training Program for the North and Central Coast
Read StoryA new evaluation report highlights the impacts of stewardship training in coastal communities—from building knowledge and capacity to inspiring further learning and creating strong personal and organizational networks.
