SȾÁUTW̱ Represented at International Marine Conservation Congress 2024

SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation is thrilled to share some fantastic news. An abstract titled “Harnessing Kelp Farming Led by Indigenous Communities: A Nature-Based Solution for Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Economic Benefits,” has been accepted into the Scientific Program at the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC7) in Cape Town, South Africa, and we will be presenting on two topics – our kelp farm, and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) to the world!

To save our oceans, we need everyone’s help – scientists, government officials, people who use the ocean, and those who manage ocean resources, all working together. At the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC), experts and ocean lovers gather to share their research, tools, and experiences. With over 800 people attending, IMCC is the biggest event for ocean conservation in the world. The meeting brings together people from many different backgrounds, including researchers, government workers, fishers, teachers, artists, students, and journalists.

This is an incredible opportunity for SȾÁUTW̱ to showcase our work on an international stage. Fisheries Manager Chrissy Chen would like to thank Laís Chaves for her hard work and dedication that made this possible.

There will be four delegates attending IMCC7 in Cape Town, South Africa:

Chief Abraham Pelkey,
Councillor John Etzel Sr.,
Laís Chaves, SȾÁUTW̱ Marine Use Planner, and
Chrissy Chen, their SȾÁUTW̱’s Fisheries Manager

Let’s continue to work together to make a difference for our oceans and our community.

Read Abstracts

Harnessing Kelp Farming Led by Indigenous Communities: A Nature-Based Solution for Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Economic Benefits

READ ABSTRACT

Enhancing Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods: The Tsawout First Nation’s Initiative in Creating an Indigenous Protected Area in the Salish Sea