An Election Toolkit has been prepared to help leaders and influencers in Nuu-chah-nulth communities get their members prepared to vote and engaged in issues for the upcoming federal election.
Ken Watts, vice-president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, worked on the toolkit with President Deb Foxcroft. It contains:
Tseshaht First Nation is seeking assistance in identifying culprits illegally dumping trash in their traditional territory. The latest mess was dumped alongside Airport Road, next to the Somass River and near the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council office building.
Charges have been laid in the case of an Elk kill in Nuu-chah-nulth territory, the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council reported in a press statement Aug. 20.
Court documents show that “Jack, Timothy Wilson” appeared in provincial court in Port Alberni Aug. 5 to enter a plea on two charges under the wildlife act that stem from the period between Nov. 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2013.
Mr. Jack is accused of hunting wildlife not within an open season, and possessing dead wildlife or part of any wildlife without authority under a license or permit or as provided by regulation.
People at Ahousaht’s inner harbour were treated to a great surprise when a family of four kakawin (orca) swam in for a short visit. According to Ahousaht resident Marcie Calleweart, it happened Aug. 19 at about 4:30 p.m.
There are three docks in Ahousaht harbour; one smaller one near the entrance to the harbour called Mattie’s Dock, a main dock that sits deep in the harbour, and one known as hydro dock.
A 23-year-old man who was born in the U.S. but grew up in Tla-o-qui-aht territory was forced to spend four days in custody after a Victoria Police officer turned him over to the Canadian Border Services Agency when he was unable to produce Canadian identification.
Updated at 2:54 p.m. Aug. 11 with a statement from WorkSafeBC.
A workplace accident seriously maimed an Ahousaht man last November when he was electrocuted while working on power lines at a lower mainland substation.
Taras Atleo, 44, was only six days into his new BC Hydro job when he was found unconscious, dangling from a power pole by his safety harness, his hands severely burned.
Lorena Atleo recalled the terrible day that her family was forever changed.
“It was Nov. 8, 2014 – a Saturday, that I got the call,” she remembered.
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The c̓aʔinwa gooseneck barnacle fishery is now Ocean Wise-recommended after undergoing a rigorous independent assessment by the Vancouver Aquarium’s sustainable seafood program.
Using results from the assessment, SeaChoice has also deemed the gooseneck barnacle a “Best Choice” option—the highest ranking available for a fishery.
“This thorough analysis is an acknowledgment of Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations as strong stewards of sea resources today just as they’ve been for thousands of years,” said Alex Gagne, T’aaq-wiihak fisheries coordinator.
The installation of four new BC Hydro submarine power cables to serve the village of Ahousaht is now complete and Ahousaht leadership look forward to the growth the upgraded electric services will bring to the community. The last length of cable was laid just prior to the community celebration held July 22.
More than 100 people attended the celebration, which included BC Hydro workers and executives. Guests were treated to a barbecue salmon lunch and cake.
Nuu-chah-nulth foster parents gathered for a lunch Aug. 5 at Tin Wis in Tofino and began to organize a network of support among themselves.
Michelle Dick is employed for the summer as a special project worker for Usma’s Resource Team. She was hired through the Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program to facilitate the building of the support group.