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Eyes and Ears on the Lands and Seas – Coastal First Nations - Great Bear Initiative

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Eyes and Ears on the Lands and Seas – Coastal First Nations - Great Bear Initiative

https://vimeo.com/8317295

'Eyes and Ears on the Lands and Seas' is an inspiring short film about Coastal Guardian Watchmen, who work together to protect and monitor their territories through Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative, an alliance of First Nations on British Columbia's North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.

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  • Chapters
    • 1. Get to know the Toolkit
    • 2. Learn About Indigenous Guardian Programs
    • 3. Start an Indigenous Guardian Program
    • 4. Create a Vision, Plan and Prioritize
    • 5. Set up a Governance Structure
    • 6. Fund an Indigenous Guardian program
    • 7. Hire and Manage Staff
    • 8. Run a Safe Operation
    • 9. Develop Training and Build Capacity
    • 10. Monitor and Collect Data
    • 11. Conduct Research
    • 12. Establish Presence and Authority
    • 13. Engage the Community
    • 14. Involve Youth
    • 15. Establish Relationships with Resource Agencies
    • 16. Create a Network or Alliance
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