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The culmination of years of diligent effort on the part of the Nations is leading to a new beginning - and a bright future for all on the coast. Gilakas'la to all involved! Dallas Smith Merv Child Eddy Adra, CPA, CA Stephanie Butler Barbara Dinning Coastal First Nations - Great Bear Initiative
“It’s a good road map for Indigenous communities, philanthropic communities, federal and provincial governments. How does this all work and what kind of commitment did it take to get here?” - Christine Smith-Martin, CEO of the Coastal First Nations coalition The Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) is leveraging conservation financing to protect a globally significant marine ecosystem, while bolstering sustainable marine-based economies and creating thousands of jobs. The Tyee shares how 17 coastal First Nations are leading this work to support nature and people: https://nature.ly/4gnkAp2 📸: Emilee Gilpin, Coastal First Nations Coastal First Nations - Great Bear Initiative Nanwakolas Council
