NIMMSA Conservation Fund Project

Year awarded

2023

Protecting Beaches and Promoting Community Stewardship

Awarded Organization:

Ḵwiḵwa̱sut’inux̱w Ha̱xwa’mis First Nation

Community-led beach cleanup and stewardship project.

The project removed marine debris from culturally and ecologically significant beaches while reinforcing community stewardship values. It also supported eco-tourism objectives by improving shoreline health and visitor experience.