Aerial view of the Kitimat River. As of this writing, it is understood that BC…

A female spirit, or kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), known as "Strawberry," feeds scraps of…

A spirit bear, or kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), paws stained with blood, emerges from…

Chris Stewart of the Gitga'at First Nation stands near a salmon river. Stewart is from…

A female/male spirit, or kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), known as "Ma'ah," devours a pink,…

A female spirit bear, or kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), known as "Ma'ah," wades through…

A spirit bear, or kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), known as "Warrior," wades through a…

A female spirit bear, or kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), known as "Ma'ah," crosses rocks…

Aerial view of the village of Hartley Bay. The Gitga’at First Nation is based in…