This story from The Narwhal highlights how the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation transformed their territory into Tribal Parks following decades of resistance to industrial logging, including the landmark Meares Island blockade. Supported by Guardian programs and partnerships with local businesses, they’re building a conservation economy rooted in Indigenous laws and stewardship. It’s a powerful model of cultural renewal and self-determined land protection. (Photo: Melissa Renwick / The Narwhal)