Brodie Guy will talk about Coast Funds which are dedicated to empowering First Nations in the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii to achieve healthy and vibrant economies and communities in tandem with the conservation of their homelands for the benefit of future generations. Brodie will explain their model and will provide examples of how the fund has supported the community and protected the natural environment.

In 2009, Coastal First Nations and the Province of British Columbia agreed to one of the largest carbon offset projects in existence. The Atmospheric Benefit Sharing Agreements give First Nations on the coast the ownership and right to sell carbon offsets in our Territories. Paul Kariya will introduce us to this innovative project which enables improved forestry practice, protects biodiversity and the environment, and generates revenue for economic self-sufficiency.

To register, please email info@cdfcp.ca. Registered attendees will be emailed a ZOOM link for the webinar.