Coastal Guardian Watchmen Network

Supporting coastal First Nations Guardian Watchmen programs to monitor, steward and protect their lands and waters.

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Metlakatla Prince Rupert

Haida Old Massett

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Haisla Kitamaat Village

Kitasoo/Xai'Xais Klemtu

Nuxalk Bella Coola

Heiltsuk Bella Bella

Wuikinuxv Rivers Inlet

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Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Guardian Watchmen

Nation: Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw

Job Title: Guardian Watchmen Program Manager

Currently monitoring:

Community Harvesting,

Sport fishing,

Tourism,

Cultural Sites,

Salmon Streams,

Bears,

Whales,

Crabs,

Sea Otter,

Invasive Species,

Pollution,

Other

News

Spirit Bear Lodge Awarded Outdoor Adventures Award

Spirit Bear Lodge, operated by the Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation, was recently awarded the Outdoor Adventures Award by the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC. Vern Brown accepted the award on behalf of his community at the National Aboriginal Tourism Opportunities Conference held at the beautiful NK’MIP Resort in Osooyos. The award recognizes Spirit Bear Lodge as an exceptional Aboriginal business that provides unique experiences in the great outdoors that encourage cultural and environmental understanding and an interest in conservation.

April 10, 2013 - 17:26

Coastal First Nations Preparing for Arrival of Tsunami Debris

The Coastal First Nations Tsunami Debris Working Group has been formed to discuss concerns and take action to address the impacts of the predicted 1.5 million tonnes of debris that is starting to arrive on BC's shores from the devastating 2011 Japan tsunami. Resource stewardship staff in each community will monitor and document all incidental sightings of offshore and onshore debris. They will also conduct detailed beach surveys in areas where marine debris historically accumulates, as well as important areas identified in marine use plans, such as traditional clam beds and other harvesting sites.

March 11, 2013 - 16:06

2012 - A Successful Year for Guardian Watchman Monitoring the Coast

The regional monitoring statistics for 2012 are proof it was a busy year for Guardian Watchmen monitoring effort on the central and north coast:

396 patrol days and 1500+ hours on the water and land
256 wildlife sightings observed
550 boat sightings documented
182 prawn and crab traps recorded
7 Guardian Watchman crews monitoring and protecting their Nation’s territories

Whether monitoring grizzly bear hunting, invasive species and tsunami debris, or protecting the health of salmon populations, whale species and cultural sites on their territories, coastal First Nations Resource Stewardship office staff had a very successful year!

January 2, 2013 - 16:26