Coast Funds

ICYMI: Our new report, ‘Finance for Forests,’ is a guide to financing First Nations' conservation and stewardship programs. The report explores ways communities can protect forests in their territories, while also attracting revenue to build stewardship programs, create jobs, and address community priorities. 🌲 https://ow.ly/b6HX50Syl5g #economicdevelopment #IndigenousLeadership #Indigenomics #FirstNations #HaidaGwaii #GreatBearRainforest #Forestry #ConservationFinance #Sustainability #CoastFunds #BritishColumbia

"The longer these habitats are in a safe state, the more they’ll produce spillover effects for unprotected areas. That’s the goal; that’s what we want." - Rayne Boyko, a marine planner with the #Haida Nation, via a Canadian Geographic story on deep sea ecosystems and needed protections. https://lnkd.in/gWGjbjCg

Planning a vacation on the coast? Check out these 6 Indigenous-owned places to stay in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii! 🏨 📍 The Crest Hotel, owned by the Gitxaala Nation and located in Prince Rupert 📍 The Haida House at Tllaal, owned by the HaiCo | Haida Enterprise Corporation and located in Haida Gwaii 📍 Vetter Falls Lodge, owned by owned by the Nisg̱a'a Nation and located south of the village of Gitlax̱t'aamiks (New Aiyansh) 📍 Shearwater Resort LLP, owned by the Heiltsuk Tribal Council and located on Denny Island 📍 Knight Inlet Lodge, owned by member nations of Nanwakolas Council and located in Knight Inlet 📍 Spirit Bear Lodge, owned by Kitasoo Xai Xais and located in Klemtu For more destinations, check out our (growing) list at: https://ow.ly/kXP650SwfWM

“Our kids’, kids’, kids can depend on this.” Through the Great Bear Sea project finance for permanence initiative, First Nations have secured $335 million in durable, long-term funding for: 🔵 Stewardship, Guardian programs, and ecosystem research 🔵 Collaborative planning and management of marine protected areas 🔵 Sustainable economic development, infrastructure for coastal communities Thank you, Gabe Oatley and Future of Good for helping to share this story. Learn more at: https://ourgreatbearsea.ca https://lnkd.in/gxcgbTPH #GreatBearSea #projectfinanceforpermannce #conservationfinance #Indigenous #BritishColumbia #GreatBearRainforest #HaidaGwaii #stewardship #oceanconservation

"Homayno is a core part of our traditional territory, and this declaration reflects our responsibilities to manage and steward this region for our future generations." - Wei Wai Kum elected Chief Councillor Chris Roberts On Indigenous Peoples Day, Wei Wai Kum First Nation hosted a ceremony at the Kwanwatsi Big House in Campbell River where Chief Councillor Roberts and Hereditary Chiefs signed a document to establish the Homanyo IPCA. One of our team members was able to attend the celebration and congratulate community members. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gf86tnD7

"This is huge and exciting for the coast. These funds will support collaborative management of new #marineprotectedareas and will sustain jobs and careers in marine stewardship, #conservation, research and monitoring — our essential work to restore and protect fish, wildlife and a healthy sea we all depend on." - K̓áwáziɫ (Marilyn Slett), President of Coastal First Nations - Great Bear Initiative and Chief Councillor, #Heiltsuk Tribal Council https://lnkd.in/gr4B6Pie #greatbearsea #conservationfinance #FirstNations #greatbearrainforest #marinestewardship #oceans #Indigenomics #ecosystems #economicdevelopment

History in the making: Recently, First Nations leaders joined representatives from the governments of Canada and BC to announce the closing of the #GreatBearSea PFP, which secures $335M for marine stewardship and community development on the coast. Coast Funds is honoured to serve Nations on the coast and to support their visions for community prosperity and ecological stewardship. https://ow.ly/Ae4Y50SqjEO #GreatBearSea #conservationfinance #BritishColumbia #GreatBearRainforest #marineprotectedareas #stewardship #conservation #economicdevelopment

How can First Nations conserve forests while also meeting community needs? In our latest report, Finance for Forests, we examine and compare conservation finance options that are available to First Nations, including grants, carbon markets, salmon impact bonds, user fees, payments for ecosystem services, and more. By combining different revenue sources, First Nations can build strong conservation finance portfolios that can support short-term and long-term conservation work, while also creating economic opportunities for community members. Read more: https://ow.ly/sLNV50Sl27r #IndigenousLeadership #Indigenomics #FirstNations #HaidaGwaii #GreatBearRainforest #ConservationFinance #Sustainability #CoastFunds #BritishColumbia #forestry #BritishColumbia

ICYMI: The Tyee rounded up 10 stories from different news outlets, giving insight into Indigenous-led conservation work. Indigenous Peoples have stewarded and lived off their lands and waters for tens of thousands of years. When activities like fishing and shipping were introduced, they put critical ecosystems at risk. Indigenous Nations are establishing conservation areas to restore habitats and crucial ecosystems. First Nations collaborate with provincial or federal governments or act independently to establish marine conservation areas. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g4QAhHCH #icpas #mapping #Indigenous

National Indigenous History Month is in June. ✨ This month, we’ll be showcasing the accomplishments and stories of First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. 📘 #IndigenousHistoryMonth #NIHM2024 #greatbearrainforest #haidagwaii