Chum Run
We are so grateful to share some beautiful footage captured at the base of Raines Road, where the river splits and flows toward the estuary. This moment was filmed right at […]
New Snuneymuxw program monitoring land-based ecosystems
Deers, bears, elk and grouse are all residents of the land-based Snuneymuxw ecosystems the First Nation hopes to monitor under a new land guardian pilot program. Announced on Nov. 10, […]
Welcome to our Land Guardians
The department is transitioning from “Marine Division” to “Lands & Resources,” but the Marine Division identity is still strongly recognized by the community. These updates are part of our effort […]
Salish Sea Kelp Restoration Project
Congratulations to our Marine Division team, who have been nominated as a finalist for the Water Canada award!Watch this video to learn more about the Salish Sea Kelp Restoration Project. This […]
Beaver Dam Analogues & Post-Assisted Log Structures along the Nanaimo River
Snuneymuxw Marine Division has been installing Beaver Dam Analogues & Post-Assisted Log Structures along the Nanaimo River. Recently, over two weeks, the Snuneymuxw Marine Division, in partnership with the DFO […]
About the Snuneymuxw First Nation Marine Division
“The water is your relatives. You connect to them. You’re gonna be speaking to them. If you can understand them, they’ll talk to you.” – our sacred Ancestor, Dr. Ellen White, […]
Graduation Celebration Attendance Form (download PDF) 2025
Seals and sea lions in rivers and estuaries
The SFN Marine division has been working with the Pacific Salmon Foundation to learn more about how seals and sea lions interact with salmon in rivers and estuaries. This includes […]
Nanaimo River Restoration & Rebuilding Plan Update & Dinner
On April 4th, the Snuneymuxw Marine Division hosted the “SFN Marine Division Nanaimo River Restoration & Rebuilding Plan Update & Dinner”, at the SFN Gym. It was wonderful to gather […]
