The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 The frontline of conservation: how Indigenous guardians are reinforcing sovereignty and science on their lands https://thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-guardians-conservation-bc/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=45056 From catching poachers to documenting species to saving lives, guardians all along the B.C. coast are bringing back traditional practices of territorial safeguarding — and filling major knowledge and conservation gaps while they’re at it Jimmy Thomson On the ground Photo Essay B.C. Indigenous guardians Indigenous protected areas Indigenous Rights Oceans protected areas Science solutions Video / Photo: Jimmy Thomson / The Narwhal An island outside of Rivers Inlet is home to a cultural camp visited by Wuikinuxv people.