Measuring progress with MaPP indicator monitoring
Marine environments are vulnerable to human exploitation, and Central Coast ecosystems are no different; they have suffered from the effects…
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Shrinking giant: rockfish research tells a story
Want to know more about our rockfish research and the ties to our Indigenous rights? Check out our Reports page…
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Building resilience: Marine Protected Areas network
Mike Reid remembers when fishing in Heiltsuk territory was easier and far more productive. At age 12, he started commercial…
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Science update: CCIRA’s published papers
CCIRA conducts science that matters to our people. All our research is guided by the objectives of our Nations’ marine…
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Science and traditional knowledge synergy
Over the past two years, a lot of science has been happening in our territories. Guided by the objectives of our…
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Local filmmaker highlights need for better oil spill response
2017 was a big year for Heiltsuk’s Zoe Hopkins. Her debut film Kayaking to Klemtu won the Air Canada Audience…
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Conservation win: herring roe fishery suspended
After years of difficulties between Central Coast Nations and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the Heiltsuk have won a major…
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Deep sea expedition
Something big is happening this week on the Central Coast. Our Nations have partnered with Oceana Canada, Fisheries and Oceans…
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Doug Neasloss featured in National Geographic news
Doug Neasloss, of the Kitasoo/Xai’Xais Nation, has been at the center of it all when it comes to developing ecotourism…
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CCIRA’s Alejandro Frid, talks rockfish on Roundhouse Radio
Listen to CCIRA’s Science Coordinator, Alejandro Frid, discuss the results of our newest rockfish research paper during this radio interview. The paper,…
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CCIRA and Hakai collaborate on rockfish surveys.
In collaboration with the Hakai Institute, CCIRA wrapped up a second season of rockfish surveys this spring, studying the state of…
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Issue # 8, April 2017
Inside this issue: Trust: a fundamental step towards collaborative fisheries management Progress with DFO on collaborative crab management Kitasoo/Xai’Xais Heritage…
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Rockfish research linked to indigenous rights
Fifty years ago Charlie Mason could hop in a boat, travel a short distance from his home in Klemtu, catch…
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Rockfish research: key results and potential management actions
Over the past 50 years the central coast has seen a significant increase in recreational and commercial fishing pressure on…
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Bears, salmon and our people.
Bears, salmon, indigenous rights, and local management of resources all converge in this beautiful and moving video. Central Coast Nations are…
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Nuxalk ancestral governance project
150 years ago western governments imposed a system of governance on our people that does not recognize our values, traditions…
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Nathan E. Stewart not going away
Six months ago the Nathan E. Stewart made headlines when it ran aground in Heiltsuk territory spilling 110,000 litres of diesel…
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Bringing ooligan home to Bella Coola
After years without any ooligan to render into grease, the Nuxalk Nation have been celebrating. For the first time in recent…
