Newsletter

Each month, the Conservation Department releases a newsletter filled with updates on our conservation activities, upcoming events, aquatic and coastal facts, training and workshop opportunities, and more! Subscribe to our distribution list using the link below.

 Thank you to our members, volunteers, and partners for making this spring (praentaan) sayzoon so impactful. From shoreline cleanups to d’loo (water) awareness, your support keeps our conservation efforts strong. As l’itii (summer) sayzoon arrives, we hope you enjoy nature—whether at le laak (the lake), la mayr (the ocean), or la plaazh (the beach). Have a joyful and refreshing season!

Spring Update 2025

In March, the BC Métis Federation’s Conservation Department hosted the *All My Relations* retreat in Tofino, bringing together eight Métis participants from across the province for a four-day, land-based experience focused on cultural reconnection, storytelling, and environmental awareness. Set against the coastal beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the retreat blended Métis traditions with nature-based activities like forest hikes and watercolor painting, fostering healing, reflection, and a deeper understanding of Métis identity and responsibility to land and water.

March 2025

February 2025

January 2025

Key efforts included donating seven Canadian-made spill kits to the Kelowna Yacht Club as part of the First Responder Initiative. These kits, tailored for small pleasure craft vessels, support safe boating practices and effective spill responses, showcasing our commitment to aquatic conservation and collaboration.

December 2024

This month's newsletter highlights two incredible events: Generations of Wisdom: An Elder & Youth Retreat and Whale Tales & Popcorn Trails: Reel Room, Vancouver. Dive into the November newsletter for a closer look at these memorable experiences and their impact on our community!

November 2024

 In this month’s edition, we’re excited to share details about our upcoming event, Truffle Shuffle: Foraging with You, happening on October 29, 2024, in Chilliwack. Dive into the world of foraging and learn about truffles in this hands-on experience! Specific location details will be provided three days before the event.

We’re also gearing up for the highly anticipated Conservation Conference, set for February 8, 2025, at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria. Stay tuned for more updates and registration details as we prepare for another impactful gathering!

October 2024

Join us as we celebrate conservation and community! This month, we’re hosting a shoreline cleanup at Blackie Spit Park, sharing wisdom in an interview with Métis Elder Betty Fisher, and honoring World River Day in Burnaby. 

September 2024

Catch up on our latest conservation events! This month, we’re cleaning up Esquimalt Lagoon, hosting a meet and greet in Victoria, enjoying the Country Music Festival in Terrace, and celebrating the Kokanee salmon return in Peachland. 

August 2024

Join us at Crescent Beach, Surrey, for our latest shoreline cleanup, explore three FREE online courses, and check out new Aqua Agenda podcast episodes and YouTube updates. Full details inside!









July 2024

Discover the importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and their role in conservation, celebrate World Oceans Day with exciting events, and join us for Kelowna's Trails Day at Mission Creek Greenway Regional Park. Recap our shoreline cleanup at Neck Point Park, Nanaimo, and the Peace Region Métis Community event in Charlie Lake, BC. Don't miss new episodes of The Aqua Agenda Podcast featuring guest speaker Jasmine Lee discussing sustainability.

June 2024

catch up on our recent visit to the WCMRC Vancouver base, the launch of our new podcast "Aqua Agenda," and our community visit in the Okanagan.

May 2024

In this edition, meet Tanner Oswald, our newest coastal addition. Discover the highlights of our most successful beach cleanup yet. Learn about the first Tidal Talk of 2024, held in Fort St. John. Plus, find out about the new release of BC Boat Owners Spill Kits, now in their 2.0 edition. Dive into these stories and more in our latest newsletter!

April 2024

2023 In Review:
In 2023, our visual journey vividly showcased our strong connections with communities, capturing collaborative projects and meaningful engagements.

2023 in Review

Recap of April activities plus team spotlight on Louise Lambert and info on upcoming programs and events.

April 2023

Recap of March activities plus team spotlight on Garry Besse, info on upcoming  programs and events. 

March 2023

This issue is packed with information: IMPAC5 Conference, First Responder Initiative, Oceans Protection Plan Dialogue Forum, Marine First Aid certifications, and more! Team member spotlight on Kimberley Campbell. 

February 2023

2023! Our first issue of the new year has information on our Instagram account as well as highlights from our annual gathering and a team member spotlight on Constance Louie.

January 2023

This month, learn more about an important Coastal Conservation Survey. The December issues also includes highlights from the driftwood art workshop and the Sea Change "Last of the Right Whales" documentary screening. Vanessa Prescott is our team member spotlight.  

December 2022

Highlights from the ORCA Festival as well as info on our recognition by Sea Change Canada. Team member spotlight on Zia Yazdani and information on the Coastal Pups pilot project. 

November 2022

The October edition includes an overview of the successful September clean up events as well as information on the upcoming "Celebrating Our Coast" driftwood art workshop. We want you to get to know our team so this issue has our first team member spotlight—Kassandra Sison. We also say farewell to Debbie Harris.  

October 2022

Our first newsletter! This month we have updates from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island as well information on clean up events at Esquimalt Lagoon and Ella Beach, and registration info for ICS-100. 