A celebration of leadership, generosity, and the people strengthening communities across British Columbia. It was a privilege for Georgia Strait Alliance Executive Director Beatrice Frank to join the remarkable changemakers recognized through the 2026 BC Achievement Community Awards. One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to connect with recipients during the pre-reception … Continue reading
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Welcome to our summer team
We’re thrilled to have three Canada Summer Jobs hires join GSA for eight weeks this summer! Having this additional capacity means that we can be present in more communities to listen, learn, and amplify the concerns and solutions that emerge from within the diverse communities connected to the Salish Sea. Jade Baird will be working … Continue reading
Read more »Saltwater Tongues: A Night of Poetry, Community, and the Sea
In August, we gathered for Saltwater Tongues, Georgia Strait Alliance’s very first community poetry night, hosted at Caffe Fantastico in Victoria. More than 30 people came together to share original poems, favourite works, and even songs, filling the room with art, vulnerability, and connection. It was an evening that celebrated creativity, courage, and care—a reminder … Continue reading
Read more »Resonating with resilience
Beatrice is passionate about GSA’s mission and brings over 20 years of experience in environmental conservation in academia, government, non-profit, consulting, and Indigenous collaboration. You can learn more about Beatrice’s work experience and education here, but on this occasion, Beatrice shares some of her experiences and thoughts that shed light on what motivates her. I … Continue reading
Read more »Kids raising money for orcas
Earlier in the summer, we got the best letter in the mailbox: it was from six-year-old Theo, who attends West Sechelt Elementary school on the Sunshine Coast. Orcas are his favourite animal and he knows they need help from organizations, like GSA, to advocate for safer waters for their survival. Theo is trying to raise … Continue reading
Read more »Donating to charity in your Will: the why & the how
Did you know that, as part of your Will, you can set aside money for charity? You may have heard this called planned or legacy giving. And you’ll probably hear a lot more about it in the coming years: a Will Power study found a significant increase (5% to 8%) in the number of Canadians … Continue reading
Read more »Birding along the Salish Sea
A local and urban estuary connects far-off parts of the world As a lifelong birder, the Fraser River Estuary is a very special place for me. The estuary supports millions of birds annually as a key stopping point along the Pacific Flyway, a migratory route that goes from Alaska to Patagonia, connecting most of the … Continue reading
Read more »Meet GSA’s new Biodiversity Campaigner
A warm welcome to Maithili Devadas who joins our team to continue GSA’s work on Biodiversity Protection in the Salish Sea. Maithili grew up with a strong sense of responsibility to conserve the beauty and resilience of our planet. From an early age, she felt a profound connection to wildlife, and witnessing the loss of … Continue reading
Read more »Reflections from the Dock
My Summer with Georgia Strait Alliance – by Megan Raitt As the summer sun sets over the Salish Sea, I am reflecting on the past few months spent as a Dock Walker with Georgia Strait Alliance. This job, part of the Canada Summer Jobs program, was more than just a summer gig: it was a … Continue reading
Read more »World Nature Conservation Day
On World Nature Conservation Day, we want to expand our thinking on the right to be housed. The housing crisis affecting humans is a severe and urgent issue. Many people—especially marginalized and racialized communities that have suffered historic and ongoing systemic injustices—face homelessness, inadequate shelter, and a lack of access to safe and affordable housing. … Continue reading
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