We are so happy you took this project on! Your work, passion, and attention to detail has brought these stories and voices to life! <3

Thankful Thursday! We are so thankful for our sponsors. We could not be doing the groundbreaking work we do without them. Thank you Healthy Watersheds Initiative!!!

"We Are of Water" has officially launched! Check out illustrator, Chenoa Gao's (Chenoa Gao // Onedove) channel to get a behind the scenes look at the creation of "We Are of Water". You can read "We Are of Water" here: healthywatersheds.ca/news/we-are-of…

Today we announce Chenoa Gao's debut graphic novel, "We Are of Water," to celebrate the first day of National Indigenous History Month and the communities that have supported the Wetlands Workforce's restoration work. To learn more, visit bit.ly/3MJk1It.

"Water is life. It is strong, powerful, a conduit for well-being, a global connector, and the essence of all living things." Congratulations to Chenoa Gao // Onedove, Healthy Watersheds Initiative & Real Estate Foundation of BC on the launch of your gorgeous and moving graphic novel, 'We Are Water.'

"Future generations of Secwépemc youth deserve to see the salmon thrive, just like future generations around the world deserve to live in a healthy world." Read the blog by Trinda Cote, Indigenous Youth Ambassador Living Lakes Canada #HealthyWaters #Salmon livinglakescanada.ca/2023/05/24/the…

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an important opportunity to celebrate the achievements, arts, cultures, histories, languages, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. Looking for #NIPD2023 events in BC? CBC British Columbia has a list. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

Today, we honour the resilience of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. From time immemorial, First Nations communities have been steadfast in preserving their connection to the land & water. Download We Are of Water, a graphic novel by, Chenoa Gao, free at healthywatersheds.ca/news/we-are-of…

On #NIPD2023, we are sharing the graphic novel illustrated by Chenoa Gao // Onedove "Transforming Elder and youth voices into illustrations awakened my role as an artist and environmentalist. Sharing their stories and giving them life is vital to inspire children, youth......"

Today on #NIPD2023, we're excited to share 'We Are of Water,' a captivating graphic novel transforming Elder and youth voices, inspiring cultural identity. Honor Indigenous wisdom, protect watersheds, and amplify these powerful stories! Real Estate Foundation of BC Chenoa Gao // Onedove 🌍 healthywatersheds.ca/news/we-are-of…

Look who stopped by to sign copies of #WeAreOfWater! Today was B.C. Wildlife Federation conservation illustrator Chenoa Gao // Onedove's first chance to hold a print copy of the beautiful new graphic novel inspired by Indigenous watershed stewards involved in Healthy Watersheds Initiative. healthywatersheds.ca/news/we-are-of…

Opinion: Investing in B.C.'s watersheds will build natural defences to droughts, fires and floods 💧 #BCWatersheds #FraserRiver #ClimateChange The Vancouver Sun vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/…

What a year! In our 2022-23 annual report, we are happy to share stories of change, learning, and impact related to REFBC's work in support of sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use across BC. Check it out: refbc.ca/annual-report-…

This summer Nicola Lake will for the first time be surveyed through the lens of the Local Indigenous Knowledge and Values Framework, which braids Indigenous worldviews with Western science. Check out these photos from our recent field meeting with Nicola Lake FIMP partners:

THREAD: This drought is bad news for fish. Minister Bowinn Ma recently asked BCers to take shorter showers & let their lawns go brown. We must all conserve water BUT there’s alot more our gov't should be doing:

"Healthy watersheds are potent natural defences for our towns, cities and businesses but many in B.C. need repair due to decades of mismanagement and damage." 🌊🐟 #HealthyWatersheds #WatershedsBC vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/…

Kitasoo Xai’Xais Guardians & those at the helm have been working towards this for years — shared authority & power with #BCParks, achieving their own Parks Ranger badges & authorities while remaining the ancestral stewards of their territories. #Reconciliation #BCPoli #GoodNews

Do you know of a project or person who is leading in sustainability, equity, and social justice? Nominate them for the 2024 #LandAwards!

Interested in applying for a #WatershedSecurityFund grant? Not sure where to begin? The Watershed Security Fund team are offering two webinars for applicants to connect with program staff. Real Estate Foundation of BC FN Fisheries Council Learn more about the webinar & grants program: watershedsecurityfund.ca/grants/