CoastalFirstNations

@CFNGBI

Protecting Our Coast. Building Our Economy. We are an alliance of First Nations on British Columbia’s North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.

Vancouver, BC

Joined May 2012

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Jun 21, 2024

On this #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #NIPD, we are thrilled to share our new video, produced by @Sea_Legacy as part of its @100fortheocean campaign. youtu.be/rxqYhwFJLcQ?si…

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Jul 22

In an Open Letter to Prime Minister Carney, @CFNGBI member Nations make it clear their stance against oil tankers has not changed since they banned them from their territorial waters in 2010 based on their ancestral laws, rights, and responsibilities. coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/open…

CFNGBI's tweet card. Coastal First Nations sends an open letter to Prime Minister Carney, vowing never to permit oil tanker traffic through the Great Bear Sea.

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Jul 15

Stewards from the Wuikinuxv Nation work collaboratively with the Rugged Coast Research Society to remove more than 20,000 lbs of debris from coastal shores. #Wuikinuxv #ShorelineCleanup #IndigenousStewardship coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/wuik…

CFNGBI's tweet card. Stewards from the Wuikinuxv Nation collaborated with the Rugged Coast Research Society to remove more than 20,000 lbs of debris from coastal shores.

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Jul 14

The Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation is leading the way in rebuilding a conservation-based economy on the coast, and these three women have played a huge role. Learn more! coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/indi… #IndigenousStewardship #GreatBearRainforest #EcoTourism

CFNGBI's tweet card. "This work is an amazing generational responsibility. It’s not work, it’s not a job, it’s what we were raised to do."

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Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance@coast_resource · Jul 9

With Ocean House, the Haida Nation continues to build a thriving sustainable economy that reflects deep connections to the land, waters and community. coastfunds.ca/news/haida-tou…

CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Jun 28

"There is no project or proponents that would be acceptable to us on the North Coast... Anything that proposes to send oil through the coast is a non-starter." - Marilyn Slett, Chief Councillor of @HeiltsukCouncil, President of @CFNGBI cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

CFNGBI's tweet card. The president of the Coastal First Nations' Great Bear Initiative says it would not support any proposal for a pipeline to B.C.'s North Coast.

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Jun 20

#JobAlert Are you looking for an exciting #JobOpportunity? CFN is hiring a Development Grant Writer & Coordinator to join our team! Deadline is July 2. Full details here: coastalfirstnations.ca/wp-content/upl…

CFNGBI's tweet image. #JobAlert Are you looking for an exciting #JobOpportunity? CFN is hiring a Development Grant Writer &amp; Coordinator to join our team! Deadline is July 2. Full details here: coastalfirstnations.ca/wp-content/upl…

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Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance@coast_resource · Jun 13

#JobAlert CCIRA is hiring a Marine Planning & Stewardship Program Manager to support Nation-led marine initiatives on the Central Coast. 💼 Salary: $105,000–$112,000 📅 Apply by July 7, 2025 Full details here: ccira.ca/wp-content/upl…

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Jun 12

On June 11, the Ulkatcho First Nation held a traditional groundbreaking ceremony to launch the largest off-grid #solarpower project in the country! Melissa Cahoose, Ulkatcho #ClimateAction Coordinator, was joined by CFN reps plus many other partners. Learn more:…

CFNGBI's tweet image. On June 11, the Ulkatcho First Nation held a traditional groundbreaking ceremony to launch the largest off-grid #solarpower project in the country! Melissa Cahoose, Ulkatcho #ClimateAction Coordinator, was joined by CFN reps plus many other partners. Learn more:…

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Jun 3

Click below for a full recap story about the 2025 CSN Annual Gathering last month on Haida Gwaii! coastalfirstnations.ca/resources/guar… #CoastalGuardians #IndigenousStewardship #HaidaGwaii

CFNGBI's tweet card. Coastal Guardians from across the North Pacific Coast gathered on Haida Gwaii for their Annual Gathering, May 5-8.

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · May 13

Amazing week on Haida Gwaii for the 2025 CSN Annual Gathering and great to see all the #CoastalGuardians. Haawa to the Haida Elders, leaders, community members and stewards who made us feel so welcome. #IndigenousStewardship #GreatBearRainforest #GreatBearSea

CFNGBI's tweet image. Amazing week on Haida Gwaii for the 2025 CSN Annual Gathering and great to see all the #CoastalGuardians.
Haawa to the Haida Elders, leaders, community members and stewards who made us feel so welcome.
#IndigenousStewardship #GreatBearRainforest #GreatBearSea

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Coastal Nations Fisheries@CNFisheries · May 2

The new Haida #salmon troll may be a new #CommunityBasedFishery, but it draws upon the experience of seasoned fishers like Oliver Bell, who has fished these waters for decades. #CoastalFisheries coastnationsfisheries.ca/post/oliver-be…

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Apr 29

#JobAlert Are you looking for a great opportunity to advance the #MarineProtectedAreas Network in the #GreatBearSea? CFN is hiring a Communications & Engagement Coordinator to support this initiative. Full details: coastalfirstnations.ca/wp-content/upl…

CFNGBI's tweet image. #JobAlert Are you looking for a great opportunity to advance the #MarineProtectedAreas Network in the #GreatBearSea? CFN is hiring a Communications &amp; Engagement Coordinator to support this initiative. Full details: coastalfirstnations.ca/wp-content/upl…

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Apr 7

#Nuxalk restauranteur Inez Cook is reconnecting to her family and community with her award-winning Salmon n' Bannock @SnBVancouver restaurants in Vancouver (1128 West Broadway and the airport). Full story here: fnha.ca/about/news-and…

CFNGBI's tweet image. #Nuxalk restauranteur Inez Cook is reconnecting to her family and community with her award-winning Salmon n' Bannock @SnBVancouver restaurants in Vancouver (1128 West Broadway and the airport). Full story here: fnha.ca/about/news-and…

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Apr 3

Researchers believe Central Coast fiords may be a refuge for the critically endangered sunflower sea star, which could have implications for wider ecosystems at risk from warming seas. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

CFNGBI's tweet card. B.C. researchers have found that the fiords of the Central Coast may be providing refuge for the critically endangered sunflower sea star, a discovery that could have implications for wider ecosyst...

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Coastal Nations Fisheries@CNFisheries · Apr 1

Congrats to graduates of the Indigenous Seafood Business Accelerator program, including several from CNF shareholder Nations! #CoastalFisheries #Seafood coastnationsfisheries.ca/post/congrats-…

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Mar 31

#JobAlert Are you looking for a great #JobOpportunity, and a chance to lead the largest Indigenous-owned, forest-based #carbon offset project in Canada? Great Bear Carbon is hiring a CEO! Apply by Apr 11. Details here: coastalfirstnations.ca/wp-content/upl…

CFNGBI's tweet image. #JobAlert Are you looking for a great #JobOpportunity, and a chance to lead the largest Indigenous-owned, forest-based #carbon offset project in Canada? Great Bear Carbon is hiring a CEO! Apply by Apr 11. Details here: coastalfirstnations.ca/wp-content/upl…

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CoastalFirstNations@CFNGBI · Mar 21

“We’re identifying critical habitat that needs to be protected, not only for our grandchildren, but also commercial fishermen, sports fishermen. That's why we're really doing a lot of this work.” #MarineProtectedAreas #GreatBearSea nationalobserver.com/2025/03/20/new…

CFNGBI's tweet card. Despite becoming a 'political football' in the pending federal election, the Great Bear Sea MPA network is designed to balance ocean protection with sustainable fishing, says Dallas Smith, president...

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Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance@coast_resource · Mar 21

#JobAlert Looking for a great #JobOpportunity where you can make a positive difference in #CoastalFisheries? CCIRA is hiring a Fisheries Policy Coordinator to join our team! Apply by Apr 4. Details here: ccira.ca/wp-content/upl…

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