Category: Get Involved
SkeenaWild Assistant Director – Job Posting
SkeenaWild is seeking a skilled and committed Assistant Director to support the Executive Director in the effective operation of the organization. This position plays a key supporting role in strategic planning, operational management, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and communications. The Assistant Director will help ensure that SkeenaWild’s programs run efficiently, align with the organization’s mission, and generate lasting conservation impacts across the Skeena watershed.
Sounds like you? Apply today
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.
Terrace Community Gearing Up for 40th Annual Earth Day “Garb-a-thon”
Spring cleanup season is here, and Terrace community members are once again rolling up their sleeves to take part in a long-standing community tradition. On Sunday, April 27th, the 39th annual Earth Day Community Garb-a-thon will bring people together to spruce up our community- from the riverbanks to city streets.
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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New Report Highlights Red Chris Mine’s Impacts and the Path to Responsible Mining in Northwest BC
SkeenaWild Conservation Trust’s independent investigative report illuminates key environmental concerns related to mining in northwest BC. The Red Chris Mine, an open pit copper-gold mine in the Stikine watershed, serves as a cautionary tale for future mining projects in the province. The report dives deep into Red Chris’ monitoring data and reporting, accessed through Freedom of Information requests to the provincial government. This assessment provides a clear picture of how the BC Government can improve mining regulations and policy to reduce unacceptable risks to fish, their habitat, and the people who depend on them.
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.
Sounds like you? Apply today
Swim The Skeena Challenge
The mighty Skeena River runs 690km from the Sacred Headwaters (Spatsizi Plateau) to the Skeena Estuary near Lelu Island, passing various stunning and essential sites.
Join this year’s ‘Swim The Skeena Challenge,’ a joint partnership with SkeenaWild and the City of Terrace.
Swim the equivalent distance of the Skeena River at the Terrace Aquatic Centre as we take you on a journey to learn about the spots along the way.
Defend Skeena Steelhead From Alaska’s Nets
Unsustainable net fisheries are the largest source of mortality for steelhead bound for the Skeena River – especially when those fish are released dead.
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.
Event: Quantum Leaps – Girls talk Science & Tech!
This conference is a unique opportunity for young women to learn, engage, and be empowered to pursue their passions in science and technology. Whether you’re considering a career in healthcare, environmental science, or tech, you’ll find inspiration and guidance from our panelists and fellow attendees.