Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Carvers Uphold Millennia-Old Traditions
First Nations carvers are working with wilkw / k ̓ wa’x̱ tłu Large Cultural Cedar to create cultural works, like an ocean-going xwax’wa̱na, that celebrate the revival of traditions.
K’ómoks Guardians: Caretakers for the Land of Plenty
K’ómoks First Nation have stewarded the lands and waters of their vast territory since time immemorial. Today, that ancestral responsibility is carried out in large part by the K’ómoks Guardian department.
River Of Abundance: How Fishwheels Are Driving Nisg̱a’a Nation’s Salmon Stewardship
Along the Nass River, Nisg̱a’a Nation is using fishwheels annually to collect baseline data on salmon populations, helping to ensure food security and economic prosperity for their citizens.
Ts’msyen Nations Pilot a Flexible, Small-Scale Commercial Salmon Fishery
On the North Coast, Ts’msyen fishers are trialling a more flexible approach to commercial fishery management.
A Feather in the Forest: Haida Researchers Race to Protect Endangered Stads K’un (Northern Goshawks)
Haida surveyors and stewardship staff, along with biologists and researchers, are racing to identify and protect critical old growth forest habitat for the last remaining stads k’un, a subspecies of Northern goshawk that’s unique to the island archipelago.
Coming Home: Kwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis Invest in Solar Power, Infrastructure in Gwa’yas’dums
To revitalize the village of Gwa’yas’dums, the Kwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis First Nation has made generational investments in community planning, housing, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
Ha-ma-yas Stewardship Network Supports Guardians, Collaboration
Na̲nwak̲olas Council, Mamalilikulla First Nation, K’ómoks Nation, Da’naxda’xw Awaetlala Nation, Tlowitsis Nation, Wei Wai Kum Nation, We Wai Kai Nation
Through Ha-ma-yas, Na̲nwak̲olas member First Nations are pooling resources and increasing their access to training, fundraising, procurement, and data storage, and technical expertise.
Wei Wai Kum Guardians: In the Steps of Our Ancestors
For millennia, the Wei Wai Kum, part of the Laich-Kwil-Tach group of First Nations, have watched over and cared for the lands and waters in their territory. Today, the Nation’s Guardians combine traditional knowledge with scientific tools to carry out that responsibility in a modern way, bringing their findings back to decision makers.
A Generational Investment: Haíɫzaqv Acquire Shearwater Resort and Marina
The Heiltsuk Tribal Council has purchased Widsten Holdings Inc., which includes the Shearwater Resort and Marina, as well as other related businesses. Through its Haíɫcístut (reconciliation) process, the Heiltsuk Tribal Council has negotiated agreements with the governments of Canada and British Columbia, which include funding for economic development.
Powering Klemtu: Kitasoo Xai’xais Upgrade Hydropower System
The Kitasoo Xai’xais have expanded and modernized their hydroelectric facility, increasing its generating capacity from 0.6 to 1.7 megawatts. This renewable energy will support the growth of the community, providing electricity for homes and businesses.
Mamalilikulla Guardian Watchmen: Fulfilling Ancestral Responsibilities for the Benefit of Future Generations
The Mamalilikulla Guardians are re-asserting the Nation’s presence in their territories, conducting research and restoration, monitoring industrial and recreational activity, and protecting cultural assets. With the Nation’s 10-year stewardship vision, they are mapping a path forward to do even more.