Wuikinuxv Nation Completes Major Shoreline Cleanup – Coastal First Nations

Stewarding one of the most remote territories on the BC coast is something Wuikinuxv people have done for thousands of years, and while the methods they use and the projects they tackle may have changed, the premise remains the same: keeping one’s lands and waters clean and healthy is an inherent responsibility, and despite the challenges, it needs to be done.

“For me, the most impactful part of the project was reconnecting with the land and waters,” said Dee Walkus, Wuikinuxv member. “It’s one thing to pass by areas on boat or plane, it’s a completely different experience to walk on the shores and see first-hand how the outside world is polluting my homelands.”

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