Haíłzaqv Guardians and Herring Roe

“It intertwines with everything.” Herring roe – or h̓a̓ṇ́t in the Heiltsuk language – has been a staple food of the community for thousands of years, and the practice of harvesting it is a part of traditional food, song, and dance. Coastal Guardian Watchmen like Josh Vickers monitor herring and herring roe on kelp during the herring season. In this new Storytellers video, follow along as Josh describes how Guardian Watchmen help protect the habitat the herring rely on, provide guidance on harvesting areas, & help keep Heiltsuk traditions thriving.