Departments and programs
Fish & Wildlife
Our approach allows us to develop unique resource management and enhancement practices that support the needs of your business, our community, and the environment.
Our mission is to develop economic and environmental health within Kitsumkalum.
We invest in our community by providing professional training opportunities and engaging future generations.
Our department has trained 20 technicians developed summer student programs and sponsor field trips.
We continue to establish working and educational relationships between Ocrans Network Canada, the Vancouver Aquarium, our schools, technicians, and professionals.
Our Services – Combining traditional knowledge with western science
Environmental Monitoring
Pursue your environmental assessment certificate.
We make getting certified easy. Have an idea for a project? Our professional biologists and technicians will work to define, plan, and execute your terrestrial, marine, or LNG related projects. Just sit back and watch it happen.
Drone Surveys
Cost-effective surveying and mapping.
Survey, map, video and photograph territory without draining your resources. Easily monitor wildlife or track escapement. Finally, an effective way to collect data on a budget.
Fisheries Research
Determine potential impact on fish habitat.
Discover your project’s potential and cumulative impact. Work with us to define beach health, assess fish stock, conduct creel surveys, enhance salmonid, or simply restore and enhance fish habitat.
Commercial & Community Food Fishing
Develop your own sustainable fishery.
Increase food security, job opportunities, and economic options with food fishing. We’re the experts in identifying new and underused fish species, as well as quota fishing and negotiations. Let us facilitate the issuing of permits and licenses. No stress, just fish.
Archeological Surveys
Identify archeological sites and establish Title & Rights.
Ensure the preservation of archeological sites while advancing your project. Establish traditional land use and occupation. We can identify culturally modified trees (CMTs), participate in archeological digs, and identify new sites.
Wildlife Population Surveys
Minimize impact on wildlife habitat & migrations.
Reduce your project’s risk of habitat fractionation. We will conduct wildlife counts, collect data, ensure sustainable harvest, identify trends, and restore land and habitat. Together we’ll ensure that both your project and our wildlife thrive.
WORK WITH US ON ECOLOGICAL & ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT FISH, WILDLIFE & THE ENVIRONMENT
Predicting Change
Climate Change Research
To better predict and assess the impacts of climate change, we continually study, track and compare trends in the landscape and productivity of the Kitsumkalum watershed. We do so by referencing historical databases and conducting research in hydrology, biodiversity, fish studies, meteorology, glacier studies, water quality, and stream and lake productivity.
Classifying a Species
The Oolichan Project
Research initiatives aim to determine the health of the oolichan population, currently considered a species of concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Our objective is to understand the use of oolichan estuaries and the oceanic component of the species’ lifecycle. We track and identify the impacts of climate change by comparing scientific findings with our traditional knowledge through stock assessments, creel surveys, and the identification of spawning and rearing habitats.
Protecting Ecosystems
Sensitivity Coastal Zone Mapping
With plans to export millions of barrels of oil, Northern Canada’s wildlife and marine habitats are at risk. We protect sensitive habitats with the development of emergency spill response plans. Through beach surveys, video and photo mapping, we identify and classify sensitive ecosystems and plan for potential impacts on local and commercial marine traffic.
Our Friends & Project Partners
Kitsumkalum partners with the Kitselas and Haisla nations to create a tri-nation company that focuses on the restoration and reclamation of ecosystems impacted by the many industrial projects in Northern British Columbia.
News/Updates
Report Wildlife Sightings Immediately to Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife
by KKCommunications | Dec 12, 2019 | Public Notice, Community, News Feed, News, Report, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice
Families and Pet Owners Take Caution The morning of Dec. 12, 2019 - Confirmed cougar tracks on Gila Guaw Street near the water tower and wolf sighting at 8:00 am behind a house on West Kalum Road. Take caution while out in the community and with young children playing...
SkeenaWild Film & Photo Festival NOV 14
by KKCommunications | Oct 29, 2019 | Art, Events, Family, Students, Culture, Youth, Community, Fish & Wildlife, News Feed, Community Notice, Calendar, Opportunity, Entertainment, Celebrating Community Success, Public Notice, News
Two amazing films produced from Kitsumkalum have been accepted as FINALISTS in this year's SkeenaWild Film & Photo Festival! "From Glaciers to Glass Sponge Reefs" https://youtu.be/15CxqNnFJS "Getting Ready" - youth music video created by the students at 'Na Aksa...
POSTPONED Kitsumkalum Annual General Meeting NOVEMBER 15, 16, 17
by KKCommunications | Sep 20, 2019 | Education, Family, Strength of Claim, Gila Kyew Nluuk Headstart & Daycare, Economic Development, Tempo, Community Meetings, Opportunity, Health, Community, FAQs, Feast, Social Development, Lands Department, Culture, Public Notice, Training Opportunities, Books, Youth, News, Art, Band Membership, Prizes, Community Dinner, Jobs & Opportunities, Contest, Housing, News Feed, Elders, Events, Land Code, Heritage, Kalum Rock Quarry, Lunch, Social History & Research, Natural Resources, Calendar, Kitsumkalum Training & Education, Treaty, Major Projects, Finance, Entertainment, Fish & Wildlife, Events Committee, Land Use Plan, Treaty Negotiations, Community Notice
The Kitsumkalum AGM scheduled for November 15,16, 17 is POSTPONED until further notice.
Notice About Bears from The Conservation Officer Service
by KKCommunications | Sep 17, 2019 | Downloads, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice, Garbage, News, Community, News Feed, Education, Housing
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Emergency Response Training Exercise September 10th -11th, 2019
by KKB | Aug 30, 2019 | Major Projects, Family, Marine Use Planning, Economic Development, Community, Health, News Feed, Band Membership, Calendar, Community Meetings, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Opportunity, Public Notice, News
To Register email: CNSkeena.Exercise@ghd.com For inquiries, please contact: Jacqueline Martens, GHD | Jacqueline.Martens@ghd.com, or Mike Linder, CN | Mike.Linder@cn.ca
Skeena River Two Day Tabletop Exercise & Drill
by KKB | Aug 29, 2019 | Natural Resources, Referrals, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice, Major Projects, News, Events, Community, Economic Development, Calendar, Band Membership
Public Notice & Reminder. Notice of event first posted: July 28, 2019 Link: https://kitsumkalum.com/skeena-river-two-day-tabletop-exercise-drill/
Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Contacts
by KKCommunications | Aug 14, 2019 | Public Notice, Community, News Feed, News, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice
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RE-OPEN – FSC Sockeye Fishery in the Skeena River AUGUST 2019
by KKCommunications | Aug 9, 2019 | Band Membership, Natural Resources, Downloads, FAQs, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, News, News Feed
RE-OPEN - Food, Social and Ceremonial Sockeye Fishery in the Skeena River
Kitsumakalum Lends Help at the Big Bar Landslide on the Fraser River
by KKCommunications | Aug 7, 2019 | Major Projects, Community, News Feed, News, Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice
A senior fish technician from Kitsumkalum Fish and Wildlife, along with two of Kitsumkalum's Fishwheels will be on site at the Big Bar Landslide on the Fraser River lending a hand to capture migrating salmon to be helicoptered around the slide. Kitsumkalum is one of...
KITSUMKALUM COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR AND EVENTS COMMITTEE MAKE CLARIFICATION ON BBQ
by KKB | Aug 2, 2019 | Public Notice, News, Family, Community, Events Committee, Band Membership, Heritage, Youth, Elders, Volunteer, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice
For Immediate Release (Kitsumkalum BC---August 2/2019) ---- On July 23, 2019 a Kitsumkalum community member passed away, he was a fisherman for his family. Due to his sudden unexpected passing he was not able to pull in his net and his net was pulled in by the...
Contact Info
Fish & Wildlife Operations Manager
| 250-635-5000 ext. 105
Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer
| 250-635-5000 ext. 104
Fisheries Coordinator
| 250-635-5000 ext. 101
GIS Technician
| 250-635-5000 ext.123
Fish and Wildlife Environment Monitor
Fisheries Admin Assistant
| 250-635-5000 ext.110
Fish and Wildlife Environment Monitor