Research Spotlight: Dungeness Crabs

Research Spotlight: Dungeness Crabs

Jul 2, 2024 | Project Update

The light trap at Ch’ax̱áy̓ / Horseshoe Bay has been in the water fishing for Dungeness megalopae (the last larval stage of Dungeness crabs) for three months now. We found our first Dungeness megalopa on June 2nd, and as of June 17th our volunteers have counted 328...
Slhawt’ / Herring Films

Slhawt’ / Herring Films

Jun 12, 2024 | Herring

Since 2020, the Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative (MSI) and Squamish Nation Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ / Rights & Titles Department have partnered to survey, monitor, and document slhawt’ / herring spawn in Átl’ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound on an...
Ocean Week 2024

Ocean Week 2024

Jun 3, 2024 | Events, Region Update

Ocean Week Canada is a national celebration of ocean events, learning, and engagement held during the week of World Oceans Day (June 8). Through these activities and events we strengthen our understanding and our bond with our great blue backyard. In 2024, Ocean Week...
Herring Happenings of 2024

Herring Happenings of 2024

Jun 3, 2024 | Herring

On Tuesday May 28th, the MSI hosted ‘Herring Happenings of 2024’ at the Brackendale Ary Gallery in Squamish. This event brought together our staff, contractors, volunteers, partners, funders, and interested community members for an evening of learning and sharing...
Search for Slhawt’ in the news

Search for Slhawt’ in the news

Apr 30, 2024 | Herring

The Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Search for Slhawt’ program has been featured in the following publications, news articles, blog posts, and radio programs: Visit the exhibition New Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre exhibit showcases stewardship Pique News May 25, 2024...