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HAPPY AS A CLAM AT…. WELL, ANY TIDE

First Nations-led, Nanwakolas Council-supported revitalization of ancient loxiwe (clam gardens) is leading to cultural connection and establishment of sustainable and predictable food sources.   “I’m very traditional with my clams. I like them boiled with lots of garlic butter,” jokes Wei Wai Kum archaeologist Christine Roberts. “Yes, garlic butter for sure,” agrees We Wai Kai...
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Loxiwe – Clam Gardens
The Indigenous-led work of loxiwe restoration and reintegration of Indigenous-led science and maricultural practices into coastal management policy and practice is a growing movement on the west coast, from Alaska to Vancouver Island and the…
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Na̱max̱sa̱la – Making New History
The creation of a xwax’wana, a traditional canoe, using traditional methods, from a windfall cedar tree high in H’kusam Forest for the first time in more than one hundred years by carvers from We Wai…
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Prosperous Communities and Stewardship
On June 25, we celebrated with Coastal First Nations, Canada, and British Columbia the historic announcement of $335 million of funding for Indigenous-led collaborative conservation in the Great Bear Sea. Covering two-thirds of the coast…
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Reconciliation Through Science
An innovative Indigenous-led science partnership led by Nanwakolas will look for ways to combat threats to wild salmon posed by climate change and forest management The Nanwakolas Council and the Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei…
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INDIGENOUS GUARDIANS PROTECTING COASTAL LANDS AND WATERS
indigenous Guardians protecting coastal lands and waters The partnership between Nanwakolas Council and Vancouver Island University has resulted in 16 more Indigenous Guardians graduating with formal stewardship technician qualifications. April 15, 2024   On April…
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