First Nations have had a profound cultural, economic and physical relationship with the ocean since time immemorial. Aware that conservation work in British Columbia’s coastal waters can only be successful if it respects this relationship, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) commissioned this report to help encourage a broader understanding of First Nations rights, concerns and interests regarding Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The report covers legal and treaty themes, cultural and economic considerations and past experiences, and it identifies necessary changes and promising approaches to achieve a collaborative, coast-wide MPA network in British Columbia.
CPAWS - British Columbia Chapter