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A note to the Ecotrust community

A note from our departing Executive Director, Jeremy Barnicle, on his transition and what's next.

Jeremy Barnicle
September 1, 2021 21 September 2021

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In humble collaboration

In humble collaboration, the Ecotrust team embarked on a strategic planning process.

Ecotrust Team
August 12, 2021 13 August 2021

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Celebrating Asian voices

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Ecotrust staff who are of Asian descent share readings and writings that resonate with their uni

Emilie Chen
May 27, 2021 02 June 2021

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Introducing Carson Viles

Tribal Network Strategist Carson Viles discusses a growing body of work at Ecotrust around Indigenous stewardship and co-management.

Emilie Chen
May 10, 2021 14 September 2021

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Ground Up graduates from the Redd

Ground Up reaches their goal of moving to their own space and reflects on the positive impact of the Redd on Salmon for their small business

Kaitlyn Rich
May 7, 2021 07 May 2021

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Reflecting on food, roots, and family

Aaron Vargas, Food Equity Manager, reflects on what inspires his work building equitable regional food systems.

Aaron Vargas
March 18, 2021 26 March 2021

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What it takes to catch a fish: An interview with Indian Candy

Seafood business Indian Candy discusses their journey and vision and the inextricable link between salmon and Native people of our region.

Tyson Rasor
March 11, 2021 25 March 2021

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Tribes, agencies, & co-management: Indigenous Guardians Programs

Centering this region’s Indigenous peoples and traditional land and water management knowledges.

Lisa J. Watt
January 21, 2021 22 January 2021

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Remembering Cecil Paul (Wa’xaid)

We honor our friend Cecil Paul (Wa'xaid) of the Haisla First Nation who walked on this month. He holds a special place in Ecotrust.

Ecotrust Team
December 14, 2020 18 December 2020

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Forward progress

Together, we took on the challenges of the year.

Emilie Chen
December 8, 2020 09 December 2020