IWI in the News: We Wai Kai and We Wai Kum First Nation's Work to Revitalize the Campbell River
The Wei Wai Kum’s fencing – made from alder and willow – blends in with its surroundings and has drawn compliments from tourists. (Photo: Coast Funds)
The We Wai Kai and We Wai Kum Guardians, in partnership with Greenways Land Trust, are working hand in hand to restore the health of the Campbell River watershed. Supported by the Indigenous Watersheds Initiative (IWI), this project showcases a holistic approach to protecting and restoring these waterways.
The primary focus of this project is the protection and restoration of the Campbell River Estuary and the surrounding waterways that sustain it. Over the decades, the estuary has faced significant impacts from local industries and climate change. This project addresses these challenges by establishing partnerships and implementing educational and restoration programs. These initiatives encompass watershed restoration and protection in key areas such as the Campbell River Estuary, Quinsam River, Nunns Creek, and Kingfisher-Haig Brown Creek. Simultaneously, the project seeks to inspire future stewards within the community.
Explore the project further by delving into the two articles from a local online paper, linked below. Discover how the We Wai Kum Guardian Watchmen and We Wai Kai Guardians are taking the lead in restoring and protecting the ecological and cultural balance of the Campbell River watershed. The community and educational aspects of the project demonstrate the efforts to strengthen community connections and foster a sense of stewardship for the Campbell River watershed that goes beyond just ecological restoration.
A special thanks to Marc Kitteringham and the Campbell River Mirror for writing about these impactful initiatives unfolding on Vancouver Island!
View the Wei Wai Kum project page here.
View the We Wai Kai project page here.
Read “Robron students tackle invasive species in Nunn’s Creek watershed”
Read “First Nations Guardians and Greenways partner to revitalize the Campbell River watershed”