by LaurieGHC | Jul 3, 2026 | Fisheries, Land Use, Wilp Sustainability
Alberta’s path to the coast won’t threaten the northern tanker ban. But the new oil pipeline will land near Vancouver. With curious timing, the B.C. government announced yesterday that major progress has been made in creating two new Indigenous-led protected areas in...
by LaurieGHC | Jul 2, 2026 | Fisheries, Land Use, Wilp Sustainability
Summary The Meziadin and Kaska land-use planning initiatives have reached a key milestone, with draft land-use plans now ready for engagement as well as the implementation of the Klappan Plan Through extensive engagement, land-use plans identify what can happen where...
by TheresaGHC | Oct 29, 2025 | Land Use, Wilp Sustainability
Wilp Watakhayetsxw and Gamlakyeltxw are engaging with interested parties and governments for the next two months on the draft management plan for the Ganeda Indigenous Protected Area. A notice was sent to the provincial government in November 2024 announcing the...
by TheresaGHC | Jul 11, 2025 | Land Use, Mining, Wilp Sustainability
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are launching an assessment of the Red Chris mine block cave amendment under the Gitanyow Wilp Sustainability Assessment Process, further advancing Indigenous-led assessments under Gitanyow laws. Studies will be conducted over the summer and...
by LaurenEBS | Oct 3, 2024 | Programs, Wilp Sustainability
A new food security centre now open in Gitanyow features a large commercial kitchen and walk-in cooler The Prince Rupert Port Authority has continued its support of food security initiatives with a $118,500 contribution to a northwest B.C. First Nation. “A newly...
by LaurenEBS | Oct 3, 2024 | Programs, Uncategorized, Wilp Sustainability
A newly opened Food Security Centre is strengthening independence and providing a community space for reclaiming and sharing traditional knowledge and cultural practices in Gitanyow. The multi-purpose facility, built through a partnership between the Gitanyow Huwilp...
