Four Nuu-chah-nulth girls had a chance to look behind the scenes at a working TV/film studio on Jan. 30.
The road trip came about thanks to local Aboriginal Policing officer, RCMP Cst. Scott McLeod, who has a connection at North Shore (formerly Lions Gate) Studios, where crews were just wrapping up the season-ender of I Zombie, which is a cop-show set in Seattle.
The Ha’wiih of Ahousaht have a business development to-do list, and now they have the man with a proven track record to bring that list to fruition.
Trevor Jones has been hired as CEO of Maaqtusiis Hahoulthee Stewardship Society, a group of companies owned by Ahousaht.
The owner of Clear Skies Management Ltd., Jones brings with him more than 20 years of experience in business planning, development and management.
He is well-known in the Nuu-chah-nulth communities for his work with Hupacasath and Yuucluthaht First Nations.
The B. C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres is inviting men to stand together to end violence against Aboriginal women and children.
The Fourth Annual Moose Hide Campaign’s Gathering of Men will take place at the Hotel Grand Pacific from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 12.
The event will be followed by a press conference on the front steps of the B.C. Legislature at 1 p.m.
First Nations chiefs and elders will be joined by MLAs, senior RCMP officials, government employees, university students and representatives from the White Ribbon Campaign.
One by one, the Ha’wiih around the table made it clear to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) that the Chiefly territories of the hereditary leaders would remain closed to a commercial herring harvest this spring due to inadequate stocks on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
And the Ha’wiih told DFO pointedly, they will do everything necessary to protect their Ha’houlthees.
Update: Ha-Shilth-Sa caught up with Andy Olson, fisheries manager and biologist with the Tseshaht First Nation, on Feb. 18 and he reports there is no change in the oyster licence situation, despite DFO's promise made Jan. 30 to "try to follow up" with Tseshaht on how they can access the resource. “I have been asking about access to these licenses since 2013 when they were announced. With continued requests for access or information on what was required for access,” Olson said.
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A Nuu-chah-nulth university graduate is helping to organize a gathering that will bring together Nuu-chah-nulth historians and respected scientists to explore lessons learned from past local tsunami events.
Jessica Brown is the Indigenous Community Liaison for Ocean Networks Canada Learning and Engagement. The March gathering, she said, will also look to future threats in an effort to advance scientific knowledge about earthquakes and tsunamis.
A new program launched in Ahousaht’s Maaqtusiis School has children helping one another to improve dental health.
The tooth brushing program aims to reduce tooth decay by exposing young children to good oral hygiene practices. The younger children will be brushing their teeth every school day under the guidance of teachers and trained peer support students.
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a legal challenge by Hupacasath First Nation to the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.
The court delivered its reasons for judgment on Jan. 9, in effect, upholding the August 2013 federal court decision by Justice Paul S. Crampton.
With fundraising support from Leadnow, a social justice organization, Hupacasath challenged FIPA based on Canada’s failure to consult with First Nations whose constitutionally-protected rights and title may be affected by the agreement.
Students from école Alberni Elementary School visited in front of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Jan. 14 to view the Alberni Indian Residential School Commemoration Pole in honour of late Arthur Thompson. The pole was carved by Gordon Dick.
Reg Sam, NTC’s Pathways/ Student Success Supervisor, shared the history of the AIRS site and talked about the commemoration pole.
At a recent lunch held in Port Alberni, the Uchucklesaht Tribe showcased the results of a commitment made four years ago to renew the traditions and culture of the people.
The Human Services Department with the Uchucklesaht Tribe Government provided the planning and coordination of cultural programs, and assistance in teaching was provided by Geraldine Tom.