Indigenous Carbon Offsets Support Conservation Economies
In this video, Marilyn Slett, President, Coastal First Nations and Chief Councillor, Heiltsuk Nation (B.C.) talks about the role carbon offsets have had in creating a conservation economy.
Great Bear Sea Marine Protected Area Network
This video introduces the Great Bear Sea Marine Protected Area (MPA) network, a groundbreaking initiative in Indigenous co-governance, is being led by 15 First Nations in collaboration with the government of Canada and the province of British Columbia.
The underwater mountains that can’t be hiked: Canada’s newest marine protected area
This article highlights the creation of Tang.ɢwan-ḥačxʷiqak-Tsig̱is, Canada's largest marine protected area (MPA), through a partnership between the Haida Nation, Pacheedaht First Nation, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council, Quatsino First Nation and the Government of Canada.
Coastal Guardian Watchmen
This section of the Coastal First Nations website explains in detail the work of Coastal [...]
Natural Climate Solutions Series: Celebrating 20 Years of Coastal First Nations
This webinar features the story of Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative and the establishment, governance, and management of its carbon offset program.
Landmark Agreement Appoints Coastal Guardian Watchmen with Provincial Authority
This media story from Coastal First Nations covers the landmark agreement between the province of BC and First Nations to appoint Coastal Guardian Watchmen with provincial authority.
How Nuxalk Guardian Watchmen Protect Salmon
This video features a story of the Nuxalk Guardian Watchmen and why their work is so important for the sustainability of salmon populations in Nuxalk territory (British Columbia).
Natural Climate Solutions: Celebrating 20 Years of Coastal First Nations
This webinar looks at the history of Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative and the establishment, governance, and management of its carbon offset program.
Great Bear Rainforest – Protecting our Land and Sea
This video describes the Coastal First Nations initiative, an alliance of nine First Nations, that have established path-breaking government-to-government relationships, reconciliation agreements, and protected areas while building a conservation economy in the Great Bear Rainforest.
Great Bear: Interviews with Coastal First Nations and Nanwakolas Council Society
This video features interviews with members of Coastal First Nations and Nanwakolas Nation as they share why this monumental project is so important.