Heiltsuk Radio Network

Heiltsuk Radio Network Heiltsuk Radio 91.1 FM, located in Bella Bella, B.C which broadcasts First Nations news.

operated by Gorden Humchitt

My Morning Coffee
8:00 AM

Culture Cabin Show
12:00 PM
5:00 PM

Cultural Music
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

07/16/2026

A campaign celebrating and generating long-term support for Indigenous Guardians programs and Indige

07/11/2026

Thousands of years before modern marine engineering, Indigenous Nations along the Pacific Northwest Coast were designing sophisticated coastal food systems that scientists continue to study today.

Beginning at least 3,800 years ago, coastal Nations including the Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw, Haida, Heiltsuk, and Kitasoo/Xai’xais built clam gardens by carefully constructing rock walls at the lowest tide line. Over time, these walls trapped sand, sediment, and crushed shells, creating gently sloping, oxygen-rich terraces that provided ideal habitat for clams to grow and thrive.

These remarkable mariculture systems increased the production of culturally important shellfish such as butter clams, littleneck clams, and horse clams while also improving biodiversity. Research has shown that clam gardens could produce significantly more shellfish than unmanaged beaches. They also helped expand eelgrass beds, which provide habitat for marine life and help protect shorelines from erosion.

Indigenous stewardship extended far beyond construction. Communities maintained these beaches by aerating sediments, returning crushed shells to the shoreline, removing large rocks, and managing predators—practices now recognized as effective forms of long-term ecosystem management.

Today, Indigenous knowledge holders and scientists are working together through initiatives such as the Clam Garden Network to restore these ancient food systems. Their work supports food sovereignty, language and cultural revitalization, intergenerational knowledge sharing, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.

Ancient Indigenous clam gardens remind us that some of the world’s most innovative environmental solutions have existed for thousands of years.

Traditional knowledge still has much to teach us—what do you think? 🪶🌊


Sources:
• Hakai Institute – Research on Indigenous clam gardens.
• PLOS ONE – Groesbeck et al., Ancient Clam Gardens Increased Shellfish Production.
• Simon Fraser University – Clam Garden Network research.
• University of Victoria – Indigenous clam garden archaeology.
• Parks Canada – Gulf Islands National Park Reserve clam garden interpretation.

07/11/2026

40 new homes for Indigenous families are coming to Ferry Road in Bella Bella.

Construction is underway on these on-reserve, multigenerational affordable homes, funded through the Indigenous Housing Fund. The homes will provide two- to four-bedroom suites for Elders, individuals and families.

Heiltsuk Housing Society will operate the homes, with construction expected to be complete in 2028.

Thank you to our partners, Heiltsuk Housing Society and Heiltsuk Tribal Council for coming .

07/03/2026

Upholding the oil tanker ban protects the North Coast economy, coastal livelihoods, and one of the world’s most productive cold-water marine environments.

06/09/2026

Good news, Bella Bella!

The issue with the Heiltsuk Radio broadcast has been resolved, and we are officially back up and running again.

Thank you to everyone for your patience while we worked on getting things fixed. You can now tune back in to 91.1 FM local radio and stay connected with community updates, music, announcements, and programming throughout the day.

Tune in now to Heiltsuk Radio 91.1 FM — your local radio station, live from Bella Bella.

05/15/2026

Coastal First Nations say they will never allow a pipeline and oil tankers route to the North Coast of BC, which would put their economy and way of life at risk.

05/13/2026

Applications are now open for the Leona Humchitt Youth in Climate Action Award, a $3,000 education award for Indigenous youth in BC (under 30) passionate about climate resiliency and clean energy.

This award honours the life and legacy of Leona Humchitt, a proud Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) leader, mentor, and Climate Action Coordinator with ICAN.

To apply, you must be an Indigenous youth in BC under 30 and be able to explain how the funds will advance your learning and benefit your community.

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Apply: https://5nrdjw.share-na3.hsforms.com/29i1HtBKOSzKWywZHLuJSNw
Questions: info[@]gbfnf.ca

Please share with anyone in your networks who may benefit.

05/06/2026

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