The Heiltsuk Nation is proposing plan to take a strong leadership role in oil spill prevention and response along BC’s Central Coast. Continue reading Heiltsuk Nation looks to build Indigenous Marine Response Centre
Canada’s Federal Government and Coastal First Nations have agreed on a framework for working together in a collaborative and efficient way to govern and manage fisheries resources along BC’s North and Central Coast. Continue reading Canada and BC’s Coastal First Nations are working together to manage marine resources
First Nations along BC’s North and Central Coast are reiterating their position against the Province’s bear trophy hunt as the grizzly hunting season opens for fall 2017. Continue reading First Nations respond as the 2017 fall grizzly trophy hunt opens
A month after sinking, the Nathan E. Stewart tugboat was finally raised from the seafloor. But its only the beginning for the Heiltsuk community. Continue reading Sunken tug raised from Heiltsuk waters: Now the real work begins
Canada’s investments in marine safety and emergency preparedness is an important first step, but ultimate success will be in the delivery. Continue reading Coastal communities should be active participant in delivery of marine investments
More fuel tankers navigate the BC Coast, while the Heiltsuk Nation struggles to contain devastating spill in territorial waters. Continue reading American tanker traffic highlights safety gaps along BC coast
Coastal First Nations renews call for oil tanker ban on BC coast in aftermath of Bella Bella spill. Continue reading Coastal First Nations call for ban on tankers along BC coast
Renewed federal support for ocean protection will help protect BC’s ocean health, economy and First Nation cultures. Continue reading On World Oceans Day, BC’s Coastal First Nations urge more marine protection
A recent poll shows a majority of British Columbians want Prime Minister Stephen Harper to either delay or kill the Northern Gateway pipeline. Continue reading Let’s hope for a clear “no” from Harper and Clark on Northern Gateway
Let’s hope for truly world-class leadership and a clear ‘no’ from Harper and Clark on Northern Gateway. Continue reading Opinion: Oil-spill cleanup is a myth
US-based research institute concludes that bear viewing in the Great Bear Rainforest generates over 10 times more revenue than hunting. Continue reading Bear watching benefits BC economy more than trophy hunting: new study
One year ago, the Coastal First Nations alliance announced a ban on killing bears for sport in the unceded territories of nine signatory nations. Continue reading Coastal Guardian Watchmen upholding First Nations ban on trophy hunting
