Monthly Archives: March 2011

March 30, 2011 The past week has been a whirlwind of activity. We were extremely fortunate and grateful to be invited to a two day potlatch. It was a new experience for us all and another window into Heiltsuk culture. The … Continue reading →

March 24, 2011 We lucked out again on the water: clear skies, white tendrils of clouds, sun shining down on Clark Housty’s boat as we went about our work.  Yesterday we deployed our kelp growth assays at 6 sites; 2 … Continue reading →

March 22, 2011 We are officially spoiled. We are day 8 into our stay in Bella Bella and have had 5 days of glorious (and deliciously warm) sunshine. Please try not to be too jealous. We have spent the majority … Continue reading →

March 19, 2011 The past two days our team has been on the water getting the ‘lay of the land’. It’s no wonder when we remark on the beauty of this area the locals reply that we’re in ‘God’s Country’. … Continue reading →

March 17, 2011 During the past two days we’ve started to interview local knowledge holders about herring spawn locations in the Heiltsuk territory.   The goal of this part of the project is to document how herring spawning sites have changed … Continue reading →

March 15, 2011 After a couple of valiant travel attempts, we have officially arrived and have been welcomed with open arms to this stunning part of the world! Connie, our lovely host has taught us our first Heilstuk word; ‘Yau’.  ‘Yau’ … Continue reading →