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Online help is on the way for federal Indian day school applicants
Former Indian day school students that have not submitted their claim forms for Federal Day School Class Action compensation can now find help to complete the forms online, according to Hailey MacKinnon, a consultant for Argyle Public Relationships.
The nationwide class action settlement…
Nuu-chah-nulth mom makes masks to order as Coronavirus spread continues
A Campbell River mother of four has found a great way to fill her time while helping others during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic: she is making reusable masks.
“I saw lots of posts from people wanting to buy homemade masks so I looked online for patterns,” said 35-year-old Anna Dick.…
Whale died ‘excruciating death,’ researcher says
A necropsy to learn more about a dead whale that washed ashore in Chekleset Bay has been ruled out, but the find may help increase understanding of a rebounding humpback population.
The carcass of the juvenile whale was discovered by kayakers in late March, washed up on a beach in the…
Now is not the time to surf, says west coast communities
Spring is here and a brilliant sun is shining on the west coast of Vancouver Island, but communities from the popular tourist destination are telling visitors not to come over the Easter long weekend.
This message was delivered Thursday in a joint statement from municipalities and First…
Nations step up to help the people during COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen businesses forced to close and families ordered to stay home by Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, leaving some struggling to get much-needed groceries and supplies.
Many Nuu-chah-nulth nations have rallied to support their people. In mid-…
Maaqtusiis senior girls register a win at provincials
Amy Jack finally got the opportunity to experience a provincial high school basketball championship.
Jack, who graduated in 2003, played five seasons with the Maaqtusiis Secondary School senior girls’ squad. But none of her teams advanced to the B.C. championships during her playing days…
Bringing attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at running event
A half dozen Nuu-chah-nulth women and NTC employees took part in the 15-kilometre Port Alberni Paper Chase on March 8. The event coincided with International Women’s Day; a global day for celebrating the social, cultural, political and economic achievements of women.
Four women signed up…
Monitors prepare for the herring spawn
Some herring spawns have been observed off Vargas and Flores Islands, as those who closely monitor the keystone species anticipate the bulk of reproduction to illuminate patches of the West Coast in March with aquamarine blue.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s test boats began collecting…
Coronavirus hits geoduck fishery
Shipment disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak have hit the Nuu-chah-nulth geoduck fishery, leading leaders to carry unused quota over to the next year.
The current geoduck season ends March 15, but the outbreak’s widespread effects on Chinese markets has already disrupted…
Several nations compete in All Nuu-chah-nulth Basketball Championship
It was a busy weekend at the Alberni Athletic Hall, where six male and four female basketball teams competed in the All Nuu-chah-nulth Basketball Championship Feb. 21-23.
For the female’s, Hesquiaht Storm took first place, Hesquiaht Descendants placed second and the Ahousaht Ma’as placed…
Master woodcarver Joe Martin receives traditional arts grant
When Joe Martin was a young boy growing up in the village of Opitsaht, his father didn’t give him a choice of whether he wanted to go hunting, fishing, trapping or canoe building.
“Get ready, we’re going,” Martin describes the late Chief Robert Martin Sr. saying to him on Meares Island.…
Protests for Wet’suwet’en reach Vancouver Island’s west coast
A wave of protests have spread across British Columbia since opponents to the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C. were arrested on Feb. 6 – and on Monday support for Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs was evident on the streets of Tofino.
With participation from members of the Tla-o-qui…