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Definition of Heiltsuk: To Speak and Act Correctly We honor the meaning of Heiltsuk and affirm Gvilas, which is to uphold the laws of our ancestors.

Bella Bella, BC
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Heiltsuk Council
3 years
Saturday!! Tune into the Canned Salmon Music Fest with Coastal First Nations, Rogers Communication, and Heiltsuk to celebrate Indigenous-led conservation, protection, and Indigenous Voices on the coast. All donations to Wet’suwet’en legal defence fund!
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“We are disgusted and disheartened by the militarized RCMP units facing off against peaceful matriarchs, land defenders and journalists in Gidimt’en territory” We stand in solidarity with our Wet’suwet’en kin. Indigenous ppl will never give up the fight to protect our lands. ✊🏽
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
Wild Salmon are so important for the health and well-being of our people, and our entire ecosystems. We must continue to work together to protect them. @wildfirstcanada
@wildfirstcanada
Wild First
4 years
“The salmon are so iconic for us. They’re the very essence of who we are.” Hear from Dr. Chief Robert Joseph on the importance of our shared responsibility to protect wild Pacific salmon.
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RT @WilliamHousty: Today, in the presence of our Yím̓ás (Hereditary Chiefs) and our elected council (@HeiltsukCouncil), a new body of leade…
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
RT @CFNGBI: @UBCIC and @HeiltsukCouncil announce that former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond will be applying to intervene in the BC Human R…
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
RT @RAVENtrust: Sign the petition to say NO to systemic racism against Indigenous Peoples in Canada. #StrongAsCedar
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
We are conducting our own Environmental Impact Assessment following the Nathan E. Stewart disaster. read about why in this peice by @megzzzh with @RAVENtrust zaqv-heiltsuk-conducting-their-own-environmental-assessment/
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
“This agreement is an example of the Haíɫzaqv-made version of how to do reconciliation,” said Hemas Harvey Humchitt Sr., “It shows the hard work of our community and joint leadership is paying off, and the creation of economic opportunities for our members.” #LandBack #haíłzaqv
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
We demand that the BC government to authorize the release of life-saving public health information to Indigenous governments, who are best positioned to respond with culturally appropriate contact-tracing and safety measures to prevent disaster. #keepsafe #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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RAVEN
4 years
Working heroically to contain outbreaks in their territories, First Nations governments demand life-saving COVID-19 information from B.C. Take a stand so vulnerable communities can #keepsafe Sign petition: -
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
RT @theBreakerNews: @HeiltsukCouncil announces two #coronavirus cases in Bella Bella, says @AdrianDix and Ministry "slow to act" and is ref…
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4 years
RT @CFNGBI: @HeiltsukCouncil has confirmed two positive cases of #COVID19 in Bella Bella. “This is deeply upsetting and worrying, and our t…
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
RT @kekinusuqs: We are Challenging under Freedom of Information act that not knowing where covid cases are in close proximity to our commun…
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Heiltsuk Council
4 years
RT @CFNGBI: “We’ve been advocating since May for safety measures, including information on proximate cases. It blindfolds us when we don’t…
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Heiltsuk Council
5 years
Community Update on: QCL's MV Driftwood currently anchored at Kliktsoatli Harbour. Sport fishing is not essential. #weareclosed #stayhome #qcl #queencharlottelodge
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Heiltsuk Council
5 years
We send our love and support to our family in Klemtu. We are working together to ensure all precautions are taken. Currently we remain vigilant and prepared, if a lockdown is necessary we will immediately send notification to community. We remain closed to visitors/tourists.
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Heiltsuk Council
5 years
RT @bellabellabc: The Haida matriarchs stand in unity and strengthen Haida Gwaii in the face of a global pandemic. Protecting their commu…
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Heiltsuk Council
5 years
We place safety of our community our lands, waters and all living things in our Territory above all else. We are closed to TOURISTS. #peopleoverprofit #weareclosed #HeiltsukStrong #RespectIndigenousLaws #sportfishingisnonessential #RespectHailzaqvLaws #StayHome
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Heiltsuk Council
5 years
We uphold our laws for the safety of our Nation and Residents of Heiltsuk Territory. We will not be disrespected, our territory is #closed to #tourism and we will do what needs to be done to keep our Nation safe. Now is not the time. #indigenouslaw #gvilas #fnpoli #bcpoli
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Heiltsuk Council
5 years
History and community are the pillars upon which our new constitution is being built – for Heiltsuk, by Heiltsuk. An assertion of our Title and Rights and communicating our values, principles and traditional laws to the outside world. #SelfDetermination
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Heiltsuk Council
5 years
Heiltsuk Territory remains CLOSED to TOURISTS and VISITORS this includes Denny Island (Shearwater) which is part of Heiltsuk Territory. We look forward to welcoming you back when the time is right, for now we ask you to #STAYHOME
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