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A woman in a woven hat stands with a body of water and green hills in the background.

Protecting place, pursuing justice: Continuing the conversation with Jessie Housty

The story behind the Heiltsuk First Nation investigating and eventually litigating a 2016 diesel spill in unceded territorial waters.

Lisa J. Watt
March 18, 2019 18 March 2019

The partially submerged view of a tug boat in green water.

Heartbreak, healing in Heiltsuk home waters: An interview with Jessie Housty

Jessie Housty of the Heiltsuk First Nation shares the social and economic impacts following the grounding of the Nathan E. Stewart.

Lisa J. Watt
February 19, 2019 28 February 2019

man with white beard and glasses speaks

Remembering Bruce Hill

We reflect on the life and work of conservationist, leader, activist, and father of two, Bruce Hill.

Spencer B. Beebe
September 19, 2017 19 September 2017

An estuarine river runs toward mountains of BC

A visit to the Koeye Lodge

After a visit to British Columbia, our founder writes about the resilience, innovation, and connectedness of the Heiltsuk First Nation.

Spencer B. Beebe
September 15, 2017 19 September 2017

gathering of people on lelu island

Lelu Island declaration a win for Salmon Nation

First Nations leaders and supporters come together to defend wild salmon against a proposed LNG project in the Skeena Watershed.

guest
January 29, 2016 22 April 2016

aerial photo of a river winding through a densely forested landscape

On the banks of the Kitlope River

Ecotrust's creation story begins on the banks of the Kitlope and in partnership with the Haisla First Nation.

Spencer B. Beebe
March 16, 2015 27 April 2015

Woman with traditional drum

Annita McPhee
Indigenous Leadership Award honoree

McPhee has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the economic prosperity of her Tahltan Nation people, while protecting their lands

Oakley Brooks
October 28, 2014 26 November 2014

Arthur Williams Sterritt, Indigenous Leadership Award Honoree

As an artist and then leader among BC coastal First Nations, Art demonstrates a great and rare ability to identify what ought to be done and

guest
October 23, 2014 26 November 2014

A lone canoe crossing a wetland before an icy mountain.

We’ve got some stories for you

This spring, Ecotrust is excited to unveil two exciting new storytelling venues. First, we will be launching a completely redesigned website offering new ways for you to explore our latest work, partnerships, and events here at the Natural Capital Center. …

Carolyn Holland
February 20, 2014 01 October 2014

A road transects a plot dark green forest in northern British Columbia

Announcing Commonplace magazine

Announcing the first issue of Commonplace, a chaotic and impassioned celebration of home.

Astrid Scholz
August 27, 2013 01 October 2014