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Province and Coastal First Nations working together to protect environment and grow economy

Aug 1, 2020 | 5:00 AM

VICTORIA—The B.C. government and Coastal First Nations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue and expand their work to protect the environment and boost the regional economy.

The Coastal First Nations are an alliance of eight First Nations on the north and central coast of B.C. and Haida Gwaii. The MOU builds on a Reconciliation Protocol, signed in 2009 to protect the Great Bear Rainforest and build a stronger economy.

“As we continue our work towards reconciliation, it is imperative we continue to strengthen our government-to-government relationship. An integral part of our work together includes the Province’s commitment to supporting carbon-credit sales and the world-class work of our stewardship offices and guardian watchmen.”—Chief Marilyn Slett, president, Coastal First Nations

The new agreement outlines a long-term vision for B.C.’s mid-and northern coastal areas, guided by the belief of reconciliation, fiscal self-resilience and a collective responsibility to manage environment in the face of climate change.

Under the MOU, the Province and Coastal First Nations agree to pursue a conservation-based regional economy through a diverse set of initiatives to promote financial self-reliance. Initiatives include climate change and conservation, land and marine stewardship, including long-term marine use plans for B.C.’s north Pacific coast, economic development, connectivity and high-speed digital access.

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