In this short video, meet the Guardians, the dedicated stewards known as the eyes and ears of their traditional lands and waters. They carry generations of place-based wisdom, tirelessly working to preserve, protect, manage, and monitor their ancestral territories.

The Coastal Guardian Watchmen unite forces from Wuikinuxv, Nuxalk, Kitasoo Xai’Xais, Heiltsuk, Haida, Melakatla, Gitxaala, and Gitga’at Nations. Each year, they come together to share experiences and stories, engage in workshops, celebrate culture, and simply be in each other’s company.

In 2023, the Guardian’s Gathering found its home in Heiltsuk territory, marking yet another milestone in their incredible journey.