The Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (W) Inc. (CN-CGA) was incorporated in mid 2018 under the sponsorship of the Federal Government, for the purpose of providing organized voluntary maritime Search & Rescue (SAR) in coastal areas of British Columbia (BC). The CN-CGA in addition to SAR, promotes water safety and conducts coastal safety patrols in an Auxiliary support role to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). We are Canadas first Indigenous led Coast Guard Auxiliary (CGG-A) with a purpose to protect both mariners and citizens through the forging of strong and lasting partnerships between maritime First Nations (FN) and the (CCG). The organization is governed and supported by a FN’s Board, bylaws and a contribution agreement with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (FOC). As a not for profit organization, the CN-CGA is also obligated to follow the Society’s Act and relevant government laws in British Columbia. The CN-CGA is committed to working in partnership with FOC, CCG, CCG-A and FN’s to provide effective marine SAR services for people in distress throughout BC’s coastline region.