Hello MaPP Team,

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

The MaPP NVI Technical Team is seeking a Project and Technical Coordinator for the NVI Sub-region. The MaPP initiative seeks to contract and experienced project and technical coordinator with demonstrated experience working with government, First Nations and stakeholders in marine management and planning. The contractor will support the North Vancouver Island (NVI) Sub-regional Implementation Team to address key priorities in the NVI Marine Plan through development and implementation of the annual workplan. Deadline to apply is 5pm on January 24, 2023. Details

For CFN-GBI Career opportunities, click here.

For Council of the Haida Nation, click here.

Gitga'at Oceans and Lands Department is seeking a Regulatory Engagement Coordinator (details). The postings remains open until the position is filled.


FOR REVIEW: COASTAL MARINE STRATEGY INTENTIONS PAPER

Here is the link to the Province’s Coastal Marine Strategy webpage:
https://engage.gov.bc.ca/coastalmarinestrategy/

You will find:
The Coastal Marine Strategy Intentions Paper;
A summary of the Intentions Paper; and
A link to the questionnaire to provide your feedback by April 14, 2023.


EVENTS & CONFERENCES

IMPAC 5 Canada. Vancouver, BC. February 3-9, 2023. www.IMPAC5.ca. Draft Program (click here)

International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC). Winnipeg, MB. March 8-10, 2023. https://indigenoustourismconference.com/about/

Coastal Zone Canada 2023. Victoria, June 11-14, 2023. https://www.coastalzonecanada.org/czc2023/
We are excited to announce the Call for Abstracts is now open and the extended deadline is Friday, December 16, 2022, it will support dialogues around a broad range of topics related to the following sub-themes:

• Coastal and Marine Planning, Conservation and Management to Increase Resilience
• Working Together for Coastal and Marine Stewardship
• Coastal Engineering and Sustainable Development
• Nature-Based and Other Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Coastal Processes, Hazards, and Risk Management
• Innovation, Technology and Research

To submit an abstract or special session, please click here: https://czc2023.exordo.com/

Seven Seas Media - Ocean Conservation Events Calendar
Presentations from around the world on marine conservation issues.

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Here are some news items collected since January 13, 2022:

ARTICLES   
      
Reconciliation Awards recipients being honoured tonight
East Kootenay News Online Weekly
Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast. 2022: * Kwuntiltunaat Kim Baird;. * T̓łaḵwagila Chief Bill Cranmer;. * Brendan Eshom;.
    
Remote First Nations communities advance clean-energy projects 
BC Gov News - Gov.bc.ca
Twelve First Nations communities throughout British Columbia will receive $7.1 million to develop alternative-energy projects and advance energy ...
    
How Indigenous Peoples are leading the way on global biodiversity protection
Canadian Geographic
Chief Doug Neasloss from the Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation in B.C. said the federal government let herring be fished out in their territory.
 
Prince Rupert port set to ban cruise ships from dumping contaminated wastewater
Vancouver Island Free Daily
Last March, Vancouver was the first port in B.C. to limit the discharge of contaminated scrubber water, citing its potential toxic impacts on marine ...

Vancouver Island and Coast Communities Receive Over $3.9 million 
Business Examiner
The Gardens will celebrate local first Nations heritage and culture. 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery Inc. $99,999. Funding will go towards ...

First Nations call on DFO not to renew Discovery Islands fish farm licences 
Global News
The First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance is urging the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to help protect the dwindling salmon stocks in B.C. Bob ...

Port says code of conduct should help with anchorage issues off Vancouver Island coast
North Island Gazette
Transport Canada is responsible for regulating anchorages, including prohibiting anchoring in very limited circumstances.” Love the North Island ...


OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST           
         
Government of Canada partners with Ocean Wise to amplify the voice of young professionals at IMPAC5
Newswire.ca
CNW/ - Young people from all nations and backgrounds play important leadership roles in marine protected areas and ocean conservation.

Conversations That Matter: The state of salmon in B.C. 
MSN
Then there is the mystery of what happens when they head out to the open ocean. Add in a changing climate and the impact is devastating on B.C.'s ...
 
Want to be a lighthouse keeper? Coast Guard launches B.C. hiring process -
iHeartRadio
... Bella and Prince Rupert. For their efforts, assistant lightkeepers can expect to be paid $45,241 to $60,707 per year, according to the post.

Sea Stars Replace Polar Bears as Top Predators Along the Arctic Coast
Nature World News
... where researchers examined a coastal marine ecosystem in the Canadian Arctic and ... including the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, ...

 Marine Plan Partnership
The MaPP NVI Technical Team is seeking a Project and Technical Coordinator for the NVI Sub-region. The MaPP initiative seeks to contract and experienced project and technical coordinator with demonstrated experience working with government, First Nations and stakeholders in marine management and planning. The contractor will support the North Vancouver Island (NVI) Sub-regional Implementation Team to address key priorities in the NVI Marine Plan through development and implementation of the annual workplan. Deadline to apply is 5pm on January 24, 2023. Details

 Coastal First Nations
Be sure to follow coastalfirstnations on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnMylNQKSvT/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 Coastal First Nations
Are you looking for an exciting #JobOpportunity? CFN is seeking a Training Coordinator to help develop, deliver and evaluate training and professional development programs and workshops. Deadline is Feb 28.
Full details here: https://coastalfirstnations.ca/.../CSN-Training...

 Coast Funds 
"To be successful in their work, both guides and Guardians must befamiliar with their Nations’ territory, history and culture, the wildlife it holds... and the inherent laws and knowledge systems that support its management."
Guides and Guardians: Blending Ecotourism and Stewardship Training to Build a Conservation Economy (Coast Funds)

 Land Needs Guardians
“With the traditional knowledge that stems from thousands of years of on-the-ground experience with their land, wildlife, and ecosystems, Indigenous peoples need to be at the forefront of conservation in every nation.” Stephanie Thorassie & Elizabeth Gray of National Audubon Society explain why putting the future of our lands, animals & waters in the hands of Indigenous Peoples is exactly what the world needs going into 2023:
Trust Indigenous Land Stewards to Lead on Global Conservation (Audubon)

 Land Needs Guardians
As we reflect on the progress made last year in Indigenous-led conservation, Addie Jonasson from Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation reminds us of the ways that Thaidene Nëné can serve as an example in forming new Indigenous Protected Areas & Guardians programs. Listen & be inspired by how approaches to protecting lands and water rooted in Indigenous values are forging new models of conservation across the country.
A success story in Indigenous-led conservation (The Globe and Mail)

 IMPAC 5 Canada 
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Ocean Wise are announcing a partnership to amplify youth voices at #IMPAC5. Catch the live announcement today at 9am PST here: https://www.facebook.com/FisheriesOceansCanada

 IMPAC 5 Canada 
Reminder for all journalists: #IMPAC5 media registration is closing soon!
Apply by 19 January to attend this global forum bringing together ocean practitioners to #ProtectBlueNature.
Registration for successful applicants is free of charge.
More information available here: http://ow.ly/YvPt50MrHzI

 IMPAC 5 Canada 
Indigenous delegates are invited to attend a celebratory dinner with cultural performances and an Indigenous menu on Tuesday, February 7.
This event is being hosted by the Indigenous Working Group as part of the Indigenous experience at IMPAC5. A registration link has been sent by email to Indigenous delegates.
Ocean Decade 
SAVE THE DATE 19 January 2023
‘How Blue Bonds finance long-term conservation at #UNESCO World Heritage marine sites’
Debt-For-Nature swaps have been hugely successful in #Seychelles & #Belize, bringing millions of dollars to sustainably finance their marine #WorldHeritage sites over the next 20+ years.
Join this online conversation to learn from the world's leading experts who made it happen.
Register here https://lnkd.in/eiYdVfHR
#OceanDecade @unesco
Ocean Decade 

Please feel free to contact me should you have any comments or questions.

Thank you,
Josie Byington
MaPP Communications Assistant