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Wooded coastline with fog

Facing crushing development, First Nations withdrawing permission

By Ian Gill One week before Christmas, 2012, the B.C. government announced a permanent ban on oil and gas development in the Sacred Headwaters. “As part of a tripartite agreement, Shell Canada is immediately withdrawing plans to explore for natural …

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March 20, 2013 01 October 2014

Jon Waterhouse paddling a canoe.

From Alaska with love: Aid helps African clinic recover from fire

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January 25, 2013 02 December 2019

Past Indigenous Leadership Awards honorees

A rich sense of honor: Learning from tribal leaders

In this world of broken economies, climates, and institutions, it’s an opportune time to ask: what if Native people were in charge?

Spencer B. Beebe
December 6, 2012 02 December 2019

Jon Waterhouse giving a talk behind a podium.

Jon Waterhouse: On power and leadership

Indigenous leader Jon Waterhouse shares some thoughts on the interaction of power and leadership.

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November 2, 2012 02 December 2019

2012 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award honorees

Ecotrust announces five Indigenous Leadership Award winners

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October 9, 2012 02 December 2019

Billy Frank, Jr. hauling salmon into a crate from a river boat

Billy Frank, Jr.:
River revolutionary

Oakley Brooks
August 30, 2012 02 December 2019

Teepees against a brilliant blue sky

Ecotrust’s Indigenous Leadership Award: And the nominees are…

Oakley Brooks
July 25, 2012 02 December 2019

A close-up of a salmon

Tribal fishermen go high tech — at Intel lunch

Bon Appetit Management Company serves regional fish to diners while exploring the rich culture of Northwest tribes.

Rick George
June 25, 2012 10 February 2020

Indian woman in field.

At the Natural Capital Center: Dr. Vandana Shiva, seed freedom fighter

On May 3, Ecotrust has the distinct honor of hosting a benefit luncheon with Dr. Vandana Shiva, one of the world’s leaders in the fight to save native seeds. At the heart of Dr. Shiva’s work is the connection between …

Lola Milholland
April 23, 2012 01 October 2014

The Skeena River photo by Sam Beebe

Patagonia creates new market for First Nations’ salmon

By Tim Gibbins The Skeena River in northwestern British Columbia is a fabled salmon fishery with many fish-processing plants along its banks. But the company running the newest plant in Thornhill, BC, might surprise you. It’s Patagonia. Beginning this week …

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April 13, 2012 01 October 2014