The Nuu-chah-nulth, Heiltsuk Nation and Haida Nation have all closed or restricted access to their territories and reserves. The Haida Nation in Haida Gwaii has turned away non-residents at the ferry terminal, discouraged leisure travel and called on two local fishing lodges to rethink their reopening plans. Edgars said many local fishing lodges are respecting the Haida Nation's state of emergency, but is frustrated by others who want to open up. Until those are met, Slett says, she can't see Indigenous communities fully opening their borders. The government is also working on scheduling a meeting with the Nuu-chah-nulth, Tŝilhqot'in​​​​​​​, Heiltsuk and Haida nations and other communities, Plank added.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2020 14:26 UTC