Category: About Us
2025 SkeenaWild Film & Photo Festival Finalists Announced
Join us November 22 in Terrace for a showcase of films and photos celebrating the wild people, places, and creatures of the Skeena. Community screenings will follow across Northwest BC and Haida Gwaii.
SkeenaWild Welcomes Nathan Meakes as New Assistant Director
SkeenaWild is pleased to welcome Nathan Meakes as our new Assistant Director. With a strong background in biology and years of fisheries advocacy, Nathan will help guide our programs in fisheries, habitat protection, science, and education. His leadership will support our mission to defend and rebuild wild salmon populations and the communities that depend on them.
The SkeenaWild Film & Photo Festival is back for 2025! ​
The 2025 SkeenaWild Film & Photo Festival is back for its 14th year! Submit your short film or photo showcasing the people, wildlife, and wild places of the Skeena Watershed by October 15. Join us this fall for inspiring screenings across northwest BC.
Environmental Education Assistant – Job Posting
SkeenaWild is seeking an energetic, creative, and enthusiastic candidate to assist with our environmental education and volunteer stewardship programs. The candidate will work alongside our Education & Volunteer Program Coordinator.
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SkeenaWild Announces Julia Hill Sorochan as New Executive Director
SkeenaWild Conservation Trust is proud to introduce Julia Hill Sorochan as its new Executive Director. Following an extensive selection process by the Board of Trustees, Julia was chosen to lead the organization into its next chapter, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in salmon conservation and community engagement.
SkeenaWild Executive Director – Job Posting
We’re hiring for a new Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing the Trust to achieve its mission of conserving wild salmon and their ecosystems in the Skeena watershed and Northwest British Columbia. This role encompasses strategic direction, operational oversight, and fostering collaborative efforts with local communities, First Nations, governments and stakeholders, guided by the Trust Agreement and the Board of Trustees.
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A New Chapter for SkeenaWild
New Chapter for SkeenaWild A Note From Executive Director, Greg Knox Dear Friends, After eighteen years as Executive Director of SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, I am stepping into an exciting new role as the British Columbia Program Director for the Wild Salmon Center. While this marks a transition for me, it is important to share that […]
2024: What We Achieved Together
2024 Annual Report 2024: What We Achieved Together And what’s in store for 2025. None of this would have been possible without you. Your support makes it all happen. Together, we’re building a future where Skeena salmon continue to thrive, sustaining the people, cultures, and ecosystems that depend on them. Thank you for being part […]
The SkeenaWild Film & Photo Festival is back! ​
We are delighted to announce the much-anticipated return of the Film & Photo Festival this year.
The SWFF celebrates original short films, features, youth films, and photographs submitted by Northern B.C. residents and people from around the world who love exploring this incredible melting pot of stories, visions and perspectives that shines a light on the wonder of the Skeena Watershed.
The 2023 SkeenaWild Annual Report Is Out Now
Over the last 12 months, SkeenaWild, our collaborators, and many of you in our communities have contributed to many accomplishments benefiting the Skeena Watershed and its salmon and steelhead. These include a reduction on the impacts of fisheries and an increase in Indigenous-led land use planning initiatives and habitat protection efforts. These proactive approaches not only protect critical habitats but also foster sustainable development and job opportunities for local communities.