First Nations working to manage their territories and invest in their communities may be eligible to apply for funding from Crown governments, philanthropic foundations, and corporate community investment programs. And, through Coast Funds, participating First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii may have funding available for stewardship, conservation, and economic development projects in addition

Today, Coast Funds CEO Eddy Adra was honoured with a Clean50 Award in recognition of his work supporting 17 First Nations to develop the Great Bear Sea project finance for permanence (PFP) initiative and his leadership on values-aligned investing that incorporates Indigenous rights. The Clean50 Awards are presented each year by Delta Management Group and

Coast Funds has launched a community survey and is inviting community members, partners, and Talking Stick readers to share feedback on what it’s like to work with our team and how we can improve our website and communications. Take the Survey > This survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. As a thank you,

This year, Coast Funds signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver ongoing financial and administrative services for the Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast (MaPP), which includes 17 First Nations and the Province of British Columbia. MaPP is a successful co-governance model that supports First Nations and the Province to develop and implement

In Phillips Arm, an inlet stretching into the mountainous south-central coast of British Columbia, Kwiakah First Nation is preparing to open a new Centre for Excellence: a floating research facility with accommodations and amenities to support up to 16 scientists and stewardship staff working in the remote region. Set to open in spring 2025, the

In 2012, Metlakatla First Nation had a bold vision: to develop a 20-kilometre wilderness trail, with three engineered suspension bridges and a viewing platform, in the heart of their traditional territory. The opening of the trail was a resounding success, drawing visitors from near and far to use the trail and frequent other Nation-owned businesses.

Earlier this month, the Province of British Columbia released its Coastal Marine Strategy, which outlines a shared vision and action plan for sustainable management of coastal environments. To build the strategy, the Province worked closely with First Nations communities, experts, and stakeholders over two and a half years. Central to the strategy is the preservation

On July 17, over 150 people gathered on the beach at Cape Mudge, on Quadra Island, to welcome paddlers bearing Na̱max̱sa̱la – a xwax’wa̱na canoe carved in the traditional way – on its 83-kilometre journey through the Johnstone Strait, which divides Vancouver Island from mainland British Columbia. Earlier that morning, Wei Wai Kum, We Wai

This summer, our team has been fortunate to have Vanessa Parnell, Project Coordinator, with us for a summer internship supporting First Nations communities in reaching their goals for stewardship and conservation. As the Project Coordinator, she works closely with the Director of Stewardship Funding and the Project Review Committee and assists with grant funding administration,

JOINT NEWS RELEASE: Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative, Na̲nwak̲olas Council, and Coast Funds The Great Bear Sea PFP, led by 17 participating First Nations, launches a new era of collaborative governance in marine conservation and stewardship. A total of $335 million for the PFP —$200 million from the Government of Canada, $60 million

Today, Coast Funds, an Indigenous-led conservation finance organization serving First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii, releases Finance for Forests, a guide to financing First Nations’ conservation, stewardship, and Guardian programs. The report addresses a key question facing First Nations and other governments – how can communities conserve forest ecosystems without compromising

Eligible remote and Indigenous communities seeking to decarbonize their electricity sources are invited to submit applications for the second intake of the Community Energy Diesel Reduction (CEDR) program. Applications open today and eligible communities are encouraged to apply ahead of deadlines (see below). Launched in 2022, CEDR is a $59-million program to deliver funding and

From releasing an action plan to protect their marine territories to launching new sustainable energy projects, First Nations are building a conservation economy in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. Coast Funds is proud to serve First Nations and partner on projects that achieve their goals for stewardship, conservation, and economic development. DOWNLOAD ANNUAL

Coast Funds is expanding its team in alignment with our goals to serve First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. With additional staff capacity, we’re preparing for new partnerships in the Great Bear Sea, broadening our storytelling and knowledge sharing, and enhancing our support for First Nations’ fundraising efforts. In the last

Coastal First Nations, Na̲nwak̲olas Council, and Coast Funds are welcoming the provincial government’s announcement of a $60 million investment in support of Indigenous-led marine conservation, stewardship, and sustainable economic development in the Northern Shelf Bioregion, also known as the Great Bear Sea. BC’s investment forms part of a broader initiative that will bring hundreds of