Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative

The Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative promotes community self-sufficiency and sustainable economic development on BC’s North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii. They communities are working together to build a strong, conservation-based economy that recognizes the Title and Rights, and protects the culture and ecosystems. They support: planning for marine and land resources in the Great Bear region increased local control and management of forestry and fisheries sustainable development through ecosystem-based management capacity building in the communities partnerships with government, industry, environmental groups and others