The Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (CN-CGA) commenced its on-water operations this fall in territorial waters of Ahousaht and Heiltsuk First Nations. The CN-CGA response units in Nisga’a, Gitxaala and Kitasoo/Xai’xais territorial waters will be operational soon.
The CN-CGA in B.C. was initiated under the Government of Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan. One of the key pillars of that plan is working in partnership with Indigenous coastal communities to improve marine safety and protect Canada’s marine environment.
Working in partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard, the CN-CGA members will work out of five rescue stations to provide marine search and rescue services, promote water safety and conduct coastal safety patrols in an auxiliary support role to the Coast Guard.
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