indigenous leaders Archives - Ecotrust

A man with a short beard and wearing a gray long-sleeved T-shirt smiles facing the camera. He is surrounded by conifer trees.

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 18 May 2021

A man with a short, graying beard holds up a just-caught salmon in his right hand, with a slight smile toward the camera. He is wearing a gray hoodie and black bandana on his head. He's surrounded by rocky crags.

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

A boat on milky aqua water, with forested hills in the background

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

Portrait of an older man wearing glasses, a bucket hat fitted over his beanie, and an orange rain jacket over a knitted sweater

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

Two Chinook salmon in mid-leap out of flowing water

Northwest tribes and genetically engineered salmon: An interview with Valerie Segrest

Our team speaks with Valerie Segrest for a Native perspective on genetically engineered salmon.

Yolimar Rivera Vázquez
December 4, 2020 24 December 2020

Our responsibility to the Southern Resident killer whales: An interview with Cecilia Gobin

An interview with Cecilia Gobin (Tulalip), Conservation Policy Analyst and Southern Resident Orca Task Force Member

Lisa J. Watt
December 6, 2019 11 December 2019

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

Close up of hands in the forest picking a bright red thimble berry

Our 2018 progress report

With your support, we furthered new ways of living and doing business in 2018.

Lily Abood
November 29, 2018 12 February 2020

Photo essay: A taste for things to celebrate at the Huna Traditional Food Fair

On September 8, 2018, more than 75 Hoonah locals headed for the Yaakw Kahidi (Canoe Shed) for the first Huna Traditional Food Fair.

Miakah Nix
October 15, 2018 13 February 2019