Monitoring Vessel Noise
Snuneymuxw Marine Division was featured in an article in the National Observer, featuring our SFN Marine Division’s work monitoring underwater noise from ships and ferries. Read the full article here: […]
Salish Sea Kelp Restoration Project
Congratulations to our Marine Division team, who have been nominated as a finalist for the Water Canada award!Watch this video to learn more about the Salish Sea Kelp Restoration Project. This […]
Beaver Dam Analogues & Post-Assisted Log Structures along the Nanaimo River
Snuneymuxw Marine Division has been installing Beaver Dam Analogues & Post-Assisted Log Structures along the Nanaimo River. Recently, over two weeks, the Snuneymuxw Marine Division, in partnership with the DFO […]
About the Snuneymuxw First Nation Marine Division
“The water is your relatives. You connect to them. You’re gonna be speaking to them. If you can understand them, they’ll talk to you.” – our sacred Ancestor, Dr. Ellen White, […]
Seals and sea lions in rivers and estuaries
The SFN Marine division has been working with the Pacific Salmon Foundation to learn more about how seals and sea lions interact with salmon in rivers and estuaries. This includes […]
Nanaimo River Restoration & Rebuilding Plan Update & Dinner
On April 4th, the Snuneymuxw Marine Division hosted the “SFN Marine Division Nanaimo River Restoration & Rebuilding Plan Update & Dinner”, at the SFN Gym. It was wonderful to gather […]
Nanaimo River salmon habitat ‘recovering,’ reports Snuneymuxw marine division
An article by the Nanaimo News Bulletin, featuring Snuneymuxw Marine Division Director John White.
Nurturing Nature: The Kelp Restoration Project and Its Crucial Impact
The Kelp Restoration Project, led by the Snuneymuxw First Nation, leverages traditional knowledge to rejuvenate critical kelp beds, particularly bull kelp and sugar kelp. This significant initiative is part of […]
Effects of Marine Shipping
Marine shipping and boat traffic significantly shape the ecological landscape of the Snuneymuxw First Nation territories, making it essential to understand these activities’ impacts. Recently, members of Transport Canada were […]
Carex with Nature Trust: Enhancing Salmon Ecosystems
In a collaborative effort to enrich vital habitat for salmon migration, Snuneymuxw First Nation has joined forces with Nature Trust in a Carex transplant initiative. Carex, a species of native […]