Resources
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Indigenous Women Rising: Vanessa Bellis, Haida Fisheries Program Manager
Read StoryAs Program Manager for Haida Fisheries of the Council of the Haida Nation, SGiids Kung (Red Moon) Vanessa Bellis says her leadership role in fisheries is driven by her love for the ocean, and a strong desire for conservation and sustainability.
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Indigenous Women Rising: Jess Newman, Indigenous Health Dietitian, Island Health
Read StoryIndigenous Health Dietitian Jess Newman describes her love for traditional food and her leadership role in tackling health issues that face many families in coastal communities.
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Indigenous Women Rising: Turza Brown, Negotiator, Heiltsuk Nation
Read StoryA negotiator for the Haíłcístut Reconciliation process for the Heiltsuk Nation, Turza Brown discusses the ongoing challenge of “turning things around and making them right again.”
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Value of the Coastal Guardian Watchmen
Read StoryAs calls grow to increase funding for Indigenous Guardian programs, our Business Case study shows the enormous value of these programs — up to a 20:1 annual return on investment for some for coastal communities.
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Indigenous Women Rising: Simone Reece, Stewardship Director, Gitga’at Nation
Read StoryThe first female director of the Gitga’at Nation’s Oceans and Lands Department, Simone Reece describes her new position and how she continues to overcome any barriers in her way.
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Indigenous Women Rising: Kirsten Milton, Director of Health, Nuxalk Nation
Read StoryA year into her role as Director of Health for the Nuxalk Nation, Kirsten Milton shares her thoughts on her leadership role as a woman in the Bella Coola Valley and on being a health leader during COVID-19.
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Indigenous Women Rising: Tina Ryan, Coastal Guardian, Metlakatla Nation
Read StoryAfter her first year on the job as the first female Guardian for the Metlakatla Nation, Tina Ryan shares her experiences on the water and her aspirations for young women in Metlakatla territory.
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Coastal Cleanups Provide Jobs, Protect Shorelines
Read StoryA massive beach cleanup by coastal First Nations is cleaning 3,500 kilometres of coastline and creating jobs for communities hard hit by pandemic shutdowns.
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First Nations Demand Government Transparency on COVID-19 Cases
Read StoryLed by the Heiltsuk, Nuu-chah-nulth and Tŝilhqot’in, 21 First Nations are asking the BC Health Ministry to provide early information on the location of COVID-19 cases near their communities, so they can better protect members.
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Twenty Years of Progress: 2019 CFN-GBI Annual Report
Read StoryAs Coastal First Nations celebrates its 20th anniversary, we take a look back at a year full of successes and progress in our 2019 Annual Report.
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Restoring the Waters of Juus Káahlii
Read StoryRestoring the marine habitat of Juus Káahlii (Juskatla Inlet) on Haida Gwaii, after decades of industrial logging and mismanagement from external interests.
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Coastal Guardian Watchmen Release Strategic Plan
Read StoryA new strategic plan articulates the shared goals and objectives of Guardian programs within CFN member Nations, and outlines eight Strategic Priorities for enhancing their work into the future.
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Central Coast Nations Await Landmark Crab Closures
Read StoryCentral Coast Nations hope landmark crab closures will soon be in place to protect Food for Social and Ceremonial fisheries in their territories.
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Expedition Uncovers New Clues on Decline of Pacific Salmon Populations
Read StoryPreliminary results of two international expeditions to study Pacific salmon in the open ocean offers new clues as to why salmon populations are declining.
