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Multiple ontologies of water: Politics, conflict and implications for governance
Journal article from Environment and Planning D: Society and Space on understanding human-water relations within current water governance. The article focuses on the potential of encompassing multiple water ontologies within water governance with examples from British Columbia, Canada. -
Toward a Vision for Salmon Habitat in the Lower Fraser River
Raincoast Conservation Foundation presents a report describing the historical context of the Lower Fraser River, the state of salmon and their habitat, current and emerging threats to this habitat, the value of salmon, and the shifting political landscape in which these habitats must be protected and restored. -
Musqueam: giving information about our teachings
Teaching kit for educators about the Musqueam First Nation. It provides historical and contemporary information about Musqueam culture, the role of language, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ stories, and place names, the Nation’s efforts to defend their home and future, and Musqueam’s ancestral territory (including what is now called Greater Vancouver, British Columbia). -
Animation of the Fraser River Delta
Museum of Anthropology at University of British Columbia video featuring Musqueam community members’ quotes alongside an animation of the Fraser River Delta’s development, major First Nations settlements, and colonial settlements from 9000 years ago to 2015. -
Revitalizing Indigenous Law with the Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance
The LFFA-RELAW (Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance and Revitalizing Indigenous Law for Land, Air and Water) project provides a summary report of the legal traditions of the peoples of the Lower Fraser. It focuses on the First Nations’ legacy, governance, rights, and responsibilities for fish and watersheds. -
Conservation in heavily urbanized biodiverse regions requires urgent management action and attention to governance
Journal article from Conservation Science and Practice uses a Priority Threat Management approach to calculate the cost-effectiveness of biodiversity conservation action and co-governance in urbanized areas. Authors focus on species in the Fraser River estuary and argue for strategic planning, governance, and large-scale investment. -
Salmon Habitat Restoration in the Lower Fraser River
ArcGIS StoryMap by Pacific Salmon Foundation presents information on salmon habitat restoration in the Lower Fraser River in British Columbia, Canada. It discusses the state of salmon habitats, salmon populations, ecological and human well-being, habitat restoration, and community-based restoration. -
Roberts Bank Terminal EPA Letter
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) letter from Andrew Baca to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada about the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (RBT2). It discusses Salish Sea protection, the Puget Sound National Estuary Program, potential cross-boundary issues, Chinook salmon, orcas, and the sovereign tribal governments. -
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (Overview)
Port of Vancouver video overview of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (RBT2) , a proposed marine container terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, British Columbia with the goals for Canada meeting future trade objectives and environmental protection. -
Creating Order: The Liberals, the Landowners, and the Draining of Sumas Lake, British Columbia
Essay about the draining of Sumas Lake, British Columbia, Canada by the provincial government in the 1920s and the landowner and government ideologies of progress and improvement surrounding the decision. The author argues as to the source behind the financial and environmental problems of the project. -
The Fraser River - A Canadian Heritage River Story
ArcGIS StoryMap by the Fraser Basin Council and BC Parks about The Fraser River’s (in British Columbia, Canada) natural heritage, geographic features, cultural heritage of the First Nations people, and recreational heritage. -
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Public Hearing Phase Overview of Oral Hearing Submission by Semiahmoo First Nation
Semiahmoo First Nation presents an overview of their oral hearing submission for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project in British Columbia, Canada. It discusses Aboriginal rights and title, Traditional Territory, demand for more studies about project effects, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. -
Federal review panel report for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project
The Review Panel for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project (in Delta, British Columbia, Canada) presents the results of the federal review panel assessment of the potential environmental effects of the Project. It provides key findings on residual and cumulative effects for habitat and species, conclusions, and recommendations. -
Native Land Digital
Resource and app to help map and learn about Indigenous territories, treaties, and languages, and ways of life. It contains global mapping and educational resources. -
To Fish As Formerly: W̱SÁNEĆ Nation Brings Reef Net Fishing Back After 100 Years
Short video of Nick Claxton (XEMŦOLTW̱), Tsawout community member and PhD. Candidate in UVic’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, talking about W̱SÁNEĆ Nation reef net fishing traditional practices and revitalization. It discusses recognition of nationhood and the Douglas Treaty signed by the Saanich people in 1852. -
Aboriginal Rights
Indigenous Foundations at the University of British Columbia describes Aboriginal rights. It defines the term and provides information about the history of Aboriginal rights and the Crown, how the court system is addressing Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal rights as inherent, and Aboriginal perspectives on government-defined Aboriginal rights. -
Aboriginal Title
Indigenous Foundations at the University of British Columbia presents information on Aboriginal Title. It defines the term and provides information about a history of the Crown & Aboriginal Title, Aboriginal Title in British Columbia, Aboriginal understandings of title, and what Aboriginal Title means for private property interests. -
Whose Land Is It? Rethinking Sovereignty in British Columbia
Essay by authors Nicholas XEMŦOLTW̱ Claxton (W̱SÁNEĆ) and John Price discusses the resistance of two First Nations, the W̱SÁNEĆ and the Mowachaht/Muchalaht, to settler colonialism dispossession and destruction. It discusses Aboriginal languages and rights, the Nuu-Chah-Nulth people, and UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples). -
Whose Water is it Anyway?: The Adjudication of Water Rights in the Nooksack Watershed
Western Washington University Honors College Senior Project by Emma Ledsham about water management of the Nooksack Watershed, agricultural and tribal water rights in Washington State, and adjudication proposed by Washington State Department of Ecology. -
Treaty Texts - Douglas Treaties
The Government of Canada presents texts of the Douglas Treaties signed with fourteen Indigenous tribes on Vancouver Island. Texts include Teechamitsa Tribe - Country lying between Esquimalt and Point Albert; Kosampsom Tribe - Esquimalt Peninsula and Colquite Valley; Swengwhung Tribe - Victoria Peninsula; South of Colitz, Chilcowitch Tribe - Point Gonzales; Whyomilth Tribe - North-West of Esquimalt Harbour; Che-ko-nein Tribe - Point Gonzales to Cedar Hill; Ka-ky-aakan Tribe - Metchosin; Chewhaytsum Tribe - Sooke; Sooke Tribe - North-West of Sooke Inlet; Saanich Tribe - South Saanich; Saanich Tribe - North Saanich; Queackar Tribe - Fort Rupert; Quakeolth Tribe - Fort Rupert; and Saalequun Tribe - Nanaimo. -
Sparrow Case
Indigenous Foundations at the University of British Columbia presents information on the Supreme Court of Canada R v. Sparrow [1990] decision. It discusses the history of the Case, the “Sparrow test,” and governmental infringement on Aboriginal rights. -
Aboriginal Fisheries in British Columbia
Indigenous Foundations at the University of British Columbia presents information on Aboriginal fishing since time immemorial, Coast Salish harvesting methods, the introduction of canneries and a wage-based economy, the creation of an Aboriginal “food fishery,” and Aboriginal fisheries in the courts (Sparrow, Van der Peet, etc.). -
Guerin Case
Indigenous Foundations at the University of British Columbia presents information on the Supreme Court of Canada R v. Guerin [1984] decision. It discusses the Canadian government’s fiduciary duty (a trust-like relationship) to First Nations, Aboriginal rights, and Aboriginal title. -
Leona M. Sparrow talks about the Sparrow Case
Video from a series featuring Musqueam community members discussing issues of importance to them. It is about the Supreme Court of Canada R v. Sparrow [1990] decision as well as protection and violation of Aboriginal fishing rights. -
Ancient Forest Alliance Homepage
The non-profit organization Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) website. AFA works to protect Vancouver, British Columbia’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable, value-added, second-growth forest industry. -
FNLC Supports Broughton Area LoU re. Fish Farms
News release by Union of BC Indian Chiefs about First Nation Leadership Council (FNLC) comments on the Broughton Area Letter of Understanding (LoU), signed between the Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, Namgis and Mamalilikulla First Nations and British Columbia. It discusses LoU’s role in reaching government-to-government agreement about the aquaculture industry in the area. -
Raincoast Conservation Foundation | Informed advocacy
The Raincoast Conservation Foundation website. Raincoast is a team of scientists and conservationists empowered by their research to safeguard the land, waters, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia, Canada. They investigate coastal species, inform by bringing science to decision-makers and communities, and inspire action. -
Stand.earth
The Stand.earth website. Stand.earth delivers large-scale solutions to climate and environmental problems worldwide by using research, building equitable power with frontline communities, and leveraging mass movements to make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of the planet. -
Five salmon farms decommissioned (with more to come) as First Nations reach agreement with Cermaq Canada and Mowi Canada West over phase out plan
SalmonBusiness article about the Indigenous Monitoring and Inspection Plan (IMIP) agreement, which establishes a formal process for First Nations oversight of fish farms operating in the Territories of the ‘Namgis, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis, and Mamalilikulla First Nations. These sites are in Broughton Archipelago in British Columbia, Canada. -
Kwakwaka'wakw
Webpage on the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples’ tribes, history, language (Kwak´wala), cultures, fisheries, traditional foods, and territory (on and around what is now called northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada). -
EagleView Heights - Presentation Centre
Tour of the EagleView Heights Presentation Centre in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada. It shows designs for the EagleView Heights housing. -
Explore Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in 3D
A 3D guide of the entire Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, which includes a museum, art gallery and gift shop, and café. Many museum displays are clearly depicted with legible informational plaques. The cultural center was created in partnership between the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. -
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, created in partnership between the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations, aims to preserve and share cultural knowledge. This page on the Squamish Nation’s website contains a link to the cultural center’s website. -
Blackcomb Helicopters Limited Partnership (BHLP) Land Use & Tenure
The Blackcomb Helicopters company explains the federal permission they have been granted to operate throughout the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. This Land Act tenure grants the company access to the land for commercial recreational purposes. Indigenous communities and impact on the environment were considered before tenure was granted. -
Introduction to the Salish Sea - Week 8
A slide show used to teach a class in the Introduction to the Salish Sea course at Western Washington University. Discusses orcas and pollution, and includes embedded videos, small group activities, and a variety of maps. Also contains an overview of a 3-week module about climate change, justice, and the future of the Salish Sea. -
Introduction to the Salish Sea - Week 10
A slide show used to teach a class in the Introduction to the Salish Sea course at Western Washington University. Contains teaching materials about residential schools, Robert Banks Terminal 2, and consent of Indigenous peoples. Also contains an overview of a 3-week module about climate change, justice, and the future of the Salish Sea. -
Burrard Inlet Action Plan
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s action plan for improving the health of the Burrard Inlet ecosystem by 2025 is summarized on this webpage. The plan involves monitoring and supporting water quality and marine wildlife with measurable goals. -
The Mountains and Rocks are Forever: Lithics and Landscapes of Skwxwú7mesh Uxwumixw Territory
An archaeological dissertation about stone tools and other lithic materials found in the Squamish Nation territory, and how they are connected to culture, place names, and oral histories, particularly the oral history themes of Transformation and Mythical Beings. -
'Significant day': Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Canada sign Burrard Inlet stewardship agreement
A newspaper article documenting the signing of the Burrard Inlet stewardship agreement by the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Canada in 2021. The agreement includes a $20 million investment to support environmental restoration, and allows the Tsleil-Waututh community to strengthen and maintain their connection to the water.