Over 40 interviews with local leaders, stakeholders, and residents have taken place in the municipalities of Terrace and Prince Rupert, and interviews have commenced in the First Nations community of Lax Kw ‘alaams.

Researchers are grateful for the support of the Town Councils in Terrace and Prince Rupert in this research. Many thanks also to the Chief and Council of Lax Kw ‘alaams, and the elders of Lax Kw ‘alaams, for their support and guidance in this research, and too all of those who have so generously offered their time, insight and knowledge.