The Snuneymuxw Marine Division supports the long-term strategy of increasing Snuneymuxw presence within the marine environment while ensuring that culturally and sacred sites are protected, and food security is maintained.
“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,
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
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
An article by the Nanaimo News Bulletin, featuring Snuneymuxw Marine Division Director John White.
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
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
