Kitasoo Xai’xais Declares Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) a Marine Protected Area
Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation declare a new Marine Protected Area in Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) a culturally and ecologically rich area.
Gaps between Policy and Practice in DFO’s Scientific Approach
Last month, CCIRA representatives were invited to share insights on the effectiveness of the scientific approach within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Funding to Support Salmon Management on the Central Coast
New BC Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund investment will enhance First Nations-led catch monitoring on the Central Coast.
Working Toward a Sustainable Future: CCIRA 2020/2021 Report
Our 2020/2021 report highlights the ongoing efforts of Central Coast Nations to move from vision to concrete action.
Positive Solutions to the Salmon Crisis
Over the past year, CCIRA focused on immediate action to minimize the negative impacts of the salmon crisis on Central Coast communities and work towards restoring salmon populations.
Toward a Marine Protected Areas Network
The MPA Network will play an essential role in supporting Nations’ traditional marine management practices and cultural harvesting into the future.
Fisheries Management for the Future
The landmark Fisheries Resources Reconciliation Agreement is a major step forward in co-governance and the future health of Central Coast fisheries.
Enhancing Emergency Response on the Central Coast
Over the past year, Central Coast Nations increased engagement with both federal and provincial government agencies in efforts to advance more effective marine response capabilities to protect coastal territories.
New Research Supports Protection for Biological Hotspots on Central Coast
Research from CCIRA and DFO scientists identifies key areas along the Central Coast that may be prime locations for marine protected areas (MPAs) given biodiversity and ecological features.
Central Coast Nations Aim to Create a National Marine Conservation Area Reserve
The Kitasoo/Xai’xais, Heiltsuk, Nuxalk and Wuikinuxv Nations have signed a begun a collaborative process to establish a new National Marine Conservation Reserve.
