Everyone in Hartley Bay and Gitga'at are really excited and proud about the recent issue of National Geographic. Paul Nicklen's Spirit Bear article landed on the front cover of National Geographic this month. Paul has been up working with Gitga'at guide and community leader Marven Robinson for the last two years searching for the Spirit Bear and getting some amazing photos. I have had the chance to look at the article and the photos are stunning. The is another great article in the issue titled "Pipeline through Paradise." This issue will bring world wide attention to the threat of oil tankers on our coastlines, tankers that would go right by the front door of the Gitga'at people. If you get a chance, watch the documentary SPOIL that highlights Hartley Bay, the International League of Conservation photographers, Marven Robinson and Paul Nicklen as they search for the Spirit Bear highlighted in National Geographic while under threat of proposed oil tankers. Watch this amazing documentary by EP Films.
It is so important for our Gitga'at Interns to be stewards of their land and help to protect this incredible area for generations to come. I am so proud of the community and so fortunate that we have a world class destination right on our doorstep. The newly formed Gitga'at Watchmen lead by Richard Brown and team have been doing an incredible job in their territory. They have just completed the Watchman cabin on Rennison and i thank them for taking the interns under their wings while on patrol.
Click here for a preview of the issue, then go out and buy a copy yourself.
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