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.
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News/Updates
Report Illegal Dumping
by KKCommunications | Jan 24, 2019 | News, News Feed, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice, Garbage, Community
If you see an environmental offence in Kitsumkalum please report it to Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife or the RAPP program. R.A.P.P program: https://bit.ly/2B53qLd
Moose Hunting Permits 2018
by KKCommunications | Oct 17, 2018 | Band Membership, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice, Community, News Feed, News
Kitsumkalum Band members who wish to hunt moose within Kitsumkalum Traditional Territory must carry a Kitsumkalum Moose Hunting Permit. Permits are being issued until December 15th, 2018.
2018 Annual General Meeting held in November
by KKCommunications | Oct 11, 2018 | Kalum Rock Quarry, Housing, News, Strategic Planning, Finance, Celebrating Community Success, Jobs & Opportunities, Calendar, Community Meetings, Land Code, Events, FAQs, Social History & Research, Culture, Major Projects, Treaty, Elders, Land Use Plan, Education, Kitsumkalum Training & Education, Tempo, Economic Development, Fish & Wildlife, Community, Health, Community Notice, Lands Department, Social Development, 'Na Aksa Gyilak'yoo School, Gila Kyew Nluuk Headstart & Daycare, News Feed, Band Membership, Opportunity
Stay tuned to our website for details on Kitsumkalum's 2018 AGM. >> Download the 2018 AGM Agenda << If you would like to receive a presentation from the AGM, please call 1-877-635-6177
Calling all BC First Nations Fishers and Photographers
by KKCommunications | Sep 24, 2018 | Public Notice, Contest, Community, Prizes, News, News Feed, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Opportunity
First Nations Fisheries Council of BC is holding a photo contest - closing date is Friday, September 28th, 2018. [button id="" style="filled-small" class="" align="" link="https://kitsumkalum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FNFC-Fisheries-Photo-Contest.pdf"...
Photo Contest – First Nation Fisheries Council of BC
by KKCommunications | Aug 16, 2018 | Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Calendar, Opportunity, Public Notice, Contest, News, Community, Prizes, Natural Resources, Culture, News Feed
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CAUTION: Cougar Sighting Spokeshute Street Kitsumkalum Aug 14
by KKCommunications | Aug 14, 2018 | Community, News Feed, News, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice
Visit the Wild Safe BC website for Cougar facts and how to stay safe during an encounter.
Stay Safe in Bear Country
by KKCommunications | Jul 19, 2018 | Education, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice, Garbage, Family, Community, News, News Feed
Thursday morning, July 19th, 2018 - a bear was spotted behind Kitsumkalum Tempo. Here's a few tips on how you can help ensure that bears don't get habituated to humans and our residential areas and also what to do if you encounter a bear: [button id=""...
Kitsumkalum’s Annual Salmon BBQ Cancelled
by KKCommunications | Jun 20, 2018 | News, News Feed, Events, Events Committee, Culture, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice
2018 - Kitsumkalum's Annual Salmon BBQ Cancelled
Be Bear Aware : Household Upkeep and Waste Management
by KKCommunications | Jun 12, 2018 | Housing, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice, Garbage, Waste Collection, Garbage - Recycling - Organics - Waste Disposal, Community, News, News Feed
Be Bear Aware
Waste Management : Don’t Feed the Bears and Birds
by KKCommunications | Jun 12, 2018 | Garbage - Recycling - Organics - Waste Disposal, News, Community, News Feed, Housing, Urgent, Fish & Wildlife, Community Notice, Public Notice, Garbage, Waste Collection
Info. from "Curbside Organics, Recycling & Garbage Collection Schedule Information Guide 2018" Download on our Curbside Garbage, Recycling & Organics Collection Page
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