Guardian Watchmen Essential for Implementing Marine Use Plans
This article from the Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance (CCIRA) newsletter focuses on the role that Guardian Watchmen are playing in implementing marine use plans on the Central Coast of BC. “Watchmen are an important resource to our Nation and a critical presence on the water,” says Desiree Lawson, Heiltsuk Guardian. “We are the only ones who are always here. We see everything and are well-positioned to be there to enforce our traditional laws, which is critical.”