The signing of the Gwaxdlala/Nalaxdlala #IPCA Framework Agreement between Mamalilikulla First Nation and the Province of BC took place last month, and our team was fortunate enough to attend. As part of the MPA Network on BC’s coast, Gwaxdlala/Nalaxdlala contributes to its overall effectiveness. 🌊 Since 2021, Mamalilikulla declared the IPCA in 2021 and has been increasing its stewardship work in the territory, regularly overseeing water quality, carrying out archaeological surveys, ecological inventories, and starting efforts to restore salmon habitats. Coast Funds has been following Gwaxdlala/Nalaxdlala IPCA’s progress. Read our story here: https://lnkd.in/gmZcraEU
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Linking Ecology and Prosperity
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Coast Funds is dedicated to empowering First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii to achieve healthy and vibrant economies and communities in tandem with the conservation of their homelands for the benefit of future generations.
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https://www.coastfunds.ca
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- Vancouver, British Columbia
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- 2007
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On August 21, #Mamalilikulla First Nation announced the signing of a Gwa̱xdlala/Nala̱xdlala IPCA Framework Agreement and Mamalillikulla Marine Refuge with the Province of BC. The agreement covers over 10,000 hectares of watershed and marine protected area in Lull Bay and Hoeya Sound that will be managed collaboratively. 🌊 Gwa̱xdlala/Nala̱xdlala holds great importance for the Mamalilikulla people, as it is referenced in their origin stories and written records. The area is teeming with diverse plants and animals, including rare species. Mamalilikulla has been engaged in the #IPCA since 2021, regularly monitoring water quality, conducting archaeological surveys, ecological inventories, and starting salmon habitat restoration efforts. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/gFNhB2n7 #Indigenous #GreatBearSea #GreatBearRainforest #FirstNations
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In June, Coast Funds unveiled its Finance for Forests report, highlighting financial tools that help empower First Nations to balance conservation with economic security. The report dives into the revenue potential and impact on communities using specific financial tools, the real-world impact of funds, and more. Read highlights from the report in the latest GDC blog: https://lnkd.in/gV6uc-AP
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The K’ómoks First Nation has been supervising the #restoration of the Kus-kus-sum site in the K’ómoks #estuary. During an inspection of the site, workers noticed the spontaneous growth of native plants, the successful maturation of planted seeds, and Sitka spruce trees, which hold historical significance to the Nation. 🌱 The restoration project at Kus-kus-sum is nearing completion, but an additional $1 million is required to fully remove the steel piling wall and other remnants of the former sawmill. https://lnkd.in/gz5gWaKq #ProjectWatershed #FirstNations
In photos: Kus-kus-sum site restoration
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“Having watchmen at the village would allow the clan to support the kayak route. I’m all for people coming and visiting if they are respectful, [but] trust has to be earned,” says Gaahlaay (Lonnie Young), Hereditary Chief of the K̲aayahl ‘Laanaas clan in Haida Gwaii. The Council of the Haida Nation, Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP), and BC are working together to promote respectful marine tourism in Haida Gwaii. For instance, they’re creating a “marine trail” in Xaana Kaahlii (Skidegate Inlet) that guides paddlers along routes that minimize disturbance to cultural and archaeological sites. One of the project’s goals is to boost local initiatives that guide visitors in following Haida laws and values during their stays, like the Haida Gwaii Pledge and Visitor Orientation. https://lnkd.in/g75ucV3H #HaidaGwaii #GreatBearSea #EcoTourism
Navigating the waters of Haida Gwaii’s growing ecotourism - MaPP
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Dzawadaʼenux̱w First Nation is bringing home two talking sticks after 60 years, as part of an agreement with the City of Terrace. The talking sticks, one with a killer whale’s head and the other with coppers, used to be shown in the City’s council chambers. The records show that the talking sticks were given to the city by Skeena Forest Products Ltd. and Pohle Lumber Co. Ltd., with origins traced to either Kingcome Inlet or Gilford Island. The City of Terrace and the Canada Council for the Arts helped fund the Dzawadaʼenux̱w representatives’ travel costs, as well as the return of cultural items. This repatriation is a hopeful step towards healing and restoring the Dzawadaʼenux̱w culture, highlighting the need to recognize and address past injustices. https://ow.ly/jelN50T1C6L #repatriation #FirstNations #GreatBearRainforest
Two Indigenous Talking Sticks to Return Home After 60 Years in City of Terrace
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New partnership! Through a new agreement, Coast Funds will provide financial and administrative services for the Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP) for the North Pacific Coast. MaPP is a successful co-governance model that supports First Nations and the Province of BC to develop and implement marine use plans that guide stewardship and commercial activity in Nations’ marine territories. Through this partnership, Coast Funds will support MaPP with fund administration, values-aligned investing, and financial reporting, helping MaPP partners and staff to focus on collaborative marine stewardship. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2VbBbms #marineplanning #stewardship #GreatBearSea #FirstNations #oceanconservation #Indigenousleadership
Aligning Support for First Nations’ Marine Planning, Stewardship Initiatives
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Tang.ɢwan-ḥačxʷiqak-Tsig̱is, Canada's largest marine protected area (MPA), was designated last month. This expansive area, located 100 km west of Vancouver Island, covers 133,017 square kilometres and includes all known Canadian hydrothermal vents as well as 70% of the country's seamounts. The creation of this MPA is a result of a partnership between the Haida Nation, Pacheedaht First Nation, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council, Quatsino First Nation, and the Government of Canada. This collaboration harnesses Indigenous traditional knowledge alongside scientific research from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to safeguard this unique marine environment. Tang.ɢwan-ḥačxʷiqak-Tsig̱is will be protected from harmful activities such as fishing, oil drilling, and deep-sea mining, contributing to Canada's 30-by-30 target to conserve 30% of its oceans by 2030. This achievement marks a significant step in marine conservation and highlights the collaborative efforts in achieving environmental goals. 🌊 https://lnkd.in/gZFpskJF #MarineProtectedAreas #MPAs #FirstNations #oceanprotection #stewardship #30by30 #seamounts
The underwater mountains that can’t be hiked: Canada’s newest marine protected area
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“By creating the M̓ac̓inuxʷ SFMA, we are asserting our inherent responsibilities and creating an Indigenous-led conservation economy that will steward and heal our territory while allowing our people to thrive,” said Kwiakah Chief Steven Dick. Within the newly-established Special Forest Management Area, the #Kwiakah First Nation is making investments in facilities to #research regenerative #forestry and blue carbon sequestration. 🌲 Opening in spring 2025, the Centre for Excellence includes an accommodation barge, research lab, float house for the #Guardian team, and a test farm for #kelp and #seaweed. https://ow.ly/20xB50SWcp7
Kwiakah’s Centre for Excellence: A “Home Away from Home” for Guardians, Researchers
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Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! The significance of this day lies in its dedication to commemorating and respecting the traditions and cultures found within Indigenous communities around the world. 🌱 Indigenous peoples and local communities have a significant impact on biodiversity and nature through governance, conservation, and sustainable use. They actively safeguard a diverse range of species, habitats, and ecosystems. Supporting clean water, air, healthy food, and livelihoods for people outside their boundaries. #WorldsIndigenousPeoplesDay #FirstNations #stewardship #GreatBearRainforest #GreatBearSea