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Indigenous-led conservation finance organization serving First Nations in the #GreatBearRainforest and #HaidaGwaii.

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In our latest report, we’re highlighting how First Nations have generated $1.77 billion in economic (gross) output over 17 years of investment in a conservation economy in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii.

Report: https://coastfunds.ca/news/economic-fund-report/
Building a Conservation Economy: First Nations Generate $1.77 Billion in Economic Output for BC
In the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii, First Nations’ investments in the conservation economy, supported by a $60-million Economic Development Fund, have contributed $808 million to provincial GDP and netted $1.77 billion in gross economic output. These findings, supported by independent analysis and released in a new report – Building a Conservation Economy –
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“We are the land and the land is us. That means when we take care of this land, we take care of this territory and we’re taking care of everyone who is a part of it.”

📰 via @theglobeandmail.com: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
How Indigenous stewardship is guiding a new era for Canada’s tour operators
From salmon restoration on the Pacific Coast to cultural education in Vancouver’s Stanley Park, Indigenous-led efforts are offering new models for how conservation can work
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December 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“If we can heal one inlet — if we can prove regeneration is possible and economically sustaining — others can follow.”

In the southern #GreatBearRainforest, the Kwiakah are using regenerative forestry to restore their territory: https://bluedotliving.com/kwiakah-centre-excellence-research/
Restoring a Rainforest, Reclaiming a Home
Discover how the Kwiakah First Nation is using a floating research station to heal a damaged inlet and promote regenerative forestry in the Great Bear Rainforest.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“We are proud to see our language and art woven into the future of this project, and we look forward to continuing this work in a way that honours our people, land, and the generations that will follow.”

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Wind project set for northwest of Campbell River given Ligʷiłdaxʷ name - Campbell River Mirror
New Indigenous name represents Wei Wai Kum’s identity, culture and its position as an equity partner
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December 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
“I’ve always been an artist. Ever since I was a little kid.”

Khasalus (Kolten Grant) shares moments that influenced him to become an artist and the inspiration behind his latest mural, The Undersea Kingdom, on display in our office: https://coastfunds.ca/news/kolten-grant-mural
Khasalus Kolten Grant’s Art Gives “Spiritual, Physical, and Emotional Strength”
Khasalus Kolten Grant is a multidisciplinary artist with family ties to the Musgamagw Dzawadaenuxw, Kwakiutl Tlowitsis, Squamish, and N’Quatqua St’at’imc Nations. He works across a range of artistic practices including cedar wood carving, silver jewelry making, digital art, printmaking, and painting. His mentors include Klatle-Bhi Charles Sam, Kevin Cranmer, Phil Gray, and the late Richard
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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New Jack Webster financial awards for Indigenous journalism students at any of B.C.'s 5 J-schools (UBC, BCIT, KPU, TRU, Langara) and freelance Indigenous journos in the first five years of their careers. Deadline for application is Dec 14.
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Indigenous Journalism Awards - Jack Webster Foundation | Celebrating the Webster Awards
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December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
⛴️ Two new diesel-electric ferries will carry Kwak'wala names shared by the We Wai Kai and We Wai Kum Nations.

Island Gwa’yam (whale) and Island K’asa (otter) will sail between Campbell River and Quadra Island, starting in 2027.

🔗 https://ow.ly/2Z5h50XBEG9
Indigenous names revealed for new ferries coming to Quadra Island route - Campbell River Mirror
Ferries will hit the water in 2027, representing First Nations’ profound connections to the ocean
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December 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Spirit Bear Lodge, owned and operated by Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation, was featured on Forbes website as one of 4 Indigenous-led tourism experiences to book for 2026. 👏

🔗 https://ow.ly/uHxR50XBCXp
4 New Indigenous-Led Tourism Experiences In British Columbia, Canada
These Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)-recommended outfitters and experiences will open for travelers starting in early 2026.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Charting a Course Through Bears’ Eyes

In British Columbia, stewards from the Heiltsuk First Nation are using computational models and Indigenous knowledge to protect bears’ access to salmon.

by @tjanepalmer.bsky.social

www.biographic.com/charting-a-c...
Charting a Course Through Bears' Eyes - bioGraphic
In British Columbia, First Nation stewards are using computational models and Indigenous knowledge to protect bears’ access to salmon.
www.biographic.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art's exhibition 'NDN Giver' celebrates the Potlatch. For many First Nations, the Potlatch is a central system of governance, ceremony, and social life.

📅 Open until February 2026
🔗 https://ow.ly/zUt350XuoSl
‘NDN Giver’ exhibition showcases the art — and responsibility — of potlatching
From mugs to prints, masks and blankets, a new Bill Reid Gallery display celebrates the ancient Northwest Coast gift-giving tradition
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
On the Ḵ’alii-Aksim Lisims (Nass River), the Nisg̱a’a are using fishwheels to monitor salmon migration, mortality, and population trends. These river-based wheels gently catch salmon so technicians can identify and record each fish before safely returning it to the water.

🔗 https://ow.ly/hKSO50XrnPy
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.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Looking for office space in downtown Vancouver? Our office at 475 West Georgia Street will be available to lease starting in December 2025.

Interested? Reach out to us and we can connect you with the landlord.

🔗 https://ow.ly/h3Pg50XymCj
Office Space Available to Lease
In December, Coast Funds’ office space at 475 West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver will be available for lease, following Coast Funds’ relocation to a new office in November. Address: 750 – 475 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9 “This location has been a warm and welcoming hub for our team to collaborate and
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November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Indigenous-led economics creating real impact. 🌟

First Nations government and economic leaders are building stronger communities in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii.

🔗 https://coastfunds.ca/news/great-bear-rainforest-economic-summit
First Nations Connect, Celebrate Regional Impact at Great Bear Rainforest Economic Summit
In October, First Nations leaders – including Hereditary and elected Chiefs, business leaders, and representatives from Nation’ economic development corporations – gathered in Vancouver for the Great Bear Rainforest Economic Summit, a conference marking more than 15 years of collective investment in sustainable businesses, infrastructure, and economic development on the coast. Participating First Nations have
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November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“At one point the whale even rolled, helping the crew remove the lines.”

Hands up to the Heiltsuk Guardians, who worked for hours to free a humpback whale caught in fishing gear: https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/video-shows-heiltsuk-guardians-disentangling-humpback-whale-off-bc-coast/
Video shows Heiltsuk guardians disentangling humpback whale off B.C. coast
A humpback whale has been freed after getting tangled in prawn fishing gear off the B.C. coast this week.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Nuxalk Nation is raising funds for families affected by last week's grizzly attack on Acwsalcta School students: www.gofundme.com/f/bella-cool...
Donate to Bella Coola Bear Attack Nuxalk Support, organized by Nuxalk Nation
On November 20, a Grade 4/5 outdoor education class from Acwsalcta School in Nuxa… Nuxalk Nation needs your support for Bella Coola Bear Attack Nuxalk Support
www.gofundme.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Thank you for hosting, @thewalrus.ca!
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
In our latest report, we’re highlighting how First Nations have generated $1.77 billion in economic (gross) output over 17 years of investment in a conservation economy in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii.

Report: https://coastfunds.ca/news/economic-fund-report/
Building a Conservation Economy: First Nations Generate $1.77 Billion in Economic Output for BC
In the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii, First Nations’ investments in the conservation economy, supported by a $60-million Economic Development Fund, have contributed $808 million to provincial GDP and netted $1.77 billion in gross economic output. These findings, supported by independent analysis and released in a new report – Building a Conservation Economy –
coastfunds.ca
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We’re on the move! Coast Funds will be moving offices in the coming weeks, and settling into a new, larger space a few blocks west of our current office. Stay tuned for details and a peek at our new space.

🔗 https://ow.ly/uXg850XuaSL
We’re Moving! Coast Funds is Relocating to New Office
New address: Coast Funds 800 – 925 W Georgia St Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L2 Over the past few years, Coast Funds has grown its team to support First Nations’ priorities, including the Great Bear Sea PFP, and our new office will have space for our team to collaborate and host First Nations and partners.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
x̄á’isla Nation is making progress at Gizuá Market, creating new local jobs along the way. 🌟

While renovations are underway, yáqʷa Development Corporation – wholly owned by the Nation - has hired a store clerk and is recruiting for a supervisor.

Read more: coastfunds.ca/news/haisla-...
x̄á’isla Nation’s Gizuá Market: Creating New Economic Opportunities in Kitimaat Village
Over the summer and fall of 2025, yáqʷa Development Corporation (x̄á’isla Nation’s economic development corporation) will carry out a series of extensive renovations of Gizuá Market, previously known...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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At The Walrus Talks Philanthropy in a Changing Canada, Donna-Lynn Rosa, CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society, argues that philanthropy must pivot from excessive administration to strong, trust-based relationships. Hear more: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“This isn’t just about raising a pole, it’s about raising our stories, our history and our spirit. It tells the story of who we are — our ancestors, our clans, our connection to this land since time immemorial.” - Chief Councillor Glenn Bennett

🔗 terracestandard.com/2025/10/20/k...
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Gitxsan and Cree-Métis climate researcher @jannawale.bsky.social (@picscanada.bsky.social) bridges Indigenous Knowledges and Western science to shape climate solutions grounded in respect and reciprocity.

Read the latest Women in Science post: fro.ntiers.in/oZyJiAz9SXb
October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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FPCC’s Toolkits are a collection of practical resources that support the development of language and cultural revitalization programs in First Nations communities.

📚 Visit fpcc.ca/toolkits

#BCFirstNations #resources #toolkits #languageplanning #culturalrevitalization #languagenest
October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
First Nations leaders from the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii gathered in Vancouver for the Great Bear Rainforest Economic Summit. The event celebrated 15+ years of collective investment in sustainable businesses, infrastructure, and economic development.

🔗: coastfunds.ca/news/great-b...
First Nations Connect, Celebrate Regional Impact at Great Bear Rainforest Economic Summit
In October, First Nations leaders – including Hereditary and elected Chiefs, business leaders, and representatives from Nation’ economic development corporations – gathered in Vancouver for the Great ...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
✨ NEW ✨ Check out our latest roundup of external grants and funding opportunities available for First Nation–led projects. These programs support initiatives in stewardship, conservation, economic development, climate action, and more.

🔗 See the full list: coastfunds.ca/news/funding...
Winter Funding Opportunities: Round-up for First Nations
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 invest...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Nisg̱a’a Nation is leading sophisticated salmon stewardship programs on Ḵ’alii-Aksim Lisims (Nass River). Using fishwheels and tools like radio telemetry, the Nisg̱a’a Fisheries and Wildlife Department tracks salmon migration, mortality, and population trends.

🔗 coastfunds.ca/stories/nisg...
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.
coastfunds.ca
October 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM