The Great Bear Rainforest, the archipelago of Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear Sea is a land of mist-shrouded valleys and glacier-cut fjords, old-growth forests, wildlife like grizzly bears and spirit bears and rich salmon streams; it is a critical natural corridor where ocean and land are inextricably connected. It’s also home to First Nations people, who have been linked to the rainforest since time immemorial.
Working with Indigenous Peoples
We strive to develop meaningful partnerships with First Nations communities that create a dialogue of trust and respect for Indigenous rights and cultural traditions. Learn more about our approach in Canada.
In 2006, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) was invited to support Indigenous-led efforts to secure the protection and sustainable management of 15 million acres in the Great Bear Rainforest and 2.6 million acres in the archipelago of Haida Gwaii. This partnership resulted in the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement, which was signed between First Nations and the British Columbia government in 2016, …
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