When Larry Baird gets up in the morning and feels the twinges and pain of the arthritis in his hands he thinks of Dr. Ryk Ward and the relief his research on rheumatic diseases promised to Nuu-chah-nulth peoples.
In the early 1980s, Ward took 883 vials of blood from Nuu-chah-nulth subjects to study the high incidence of such ailments as rheumatoid arthritis, episodic inflammatory arthritis and lupus in the Nuu-chah-nulth population.
Former judge Ted Hughes released his independent review of BC’s child protection system last week, condemning the Campbell government for taking budget cuts too far, affecting the province’s most vulnerable citizens.
The review was sparked after the 2002 death of a Nuu-chah-nulth infant in Port Alberni, and by the discovery of 539 unfinished child death reviews lost in a warehouse after the government scrapped the BC Children’s Commission.
Former judge Ted Hughes released his independent review of BC’s child protection system last week, condemning the Campbell government for taking budget cuts too far, affecting the province’s most vulnerable citizens.
The review was sparked after the 2002 death of a Nuu-chah-nulth infant in Port Alberni, and by the discovery of 539 unfinished child death reviews lost in a warehouse after the government scrapped the BC Children’s Commission.
The Province of British Columbia dropped their legal appeal of a forestry case recently won by the Huu-ay-aht First Nation, but Chief Councilor Robert Dennis fears the government might ignore their victory.
The Huu-ay-aht First Nation sued the provincial government in 2004 alleging Forest Range Agreements were being negotiated illegally.
The crux of the case was that BC negotiators focused on a population based formula for enticing First Nations throughout the province to sign FRA’s, instead of basing compensation agreements on the level of infringement.
Brothers Bryceson and Robin McCarthy proudly hold the Bantam championship after beating rivals Nanaimo 3-1.
Bryceson, who plays center and is also Captain of the Port Alberni Flyers Bantam House team said he’s having lots of fun playing on a hockey team. His brother Robin, who plays right wing and is a fan of Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi, said his favorite part of the game is “hitting people”.
The sons of Nancy Gallic and Calvin McCarthy, both boys have been playing for two years, and will be moving up into the midget division next year.
More than 20 years ago the world witnessed the power of solidarity between Nuu-chah-nulth and First Nations throughout BC that saved Meares Island from logging. We all witnessed the power of what Nuu-chah-nulth people are capable of when they unite for a cause.
Forty-four students and ten chaperones attended a two-day event promoting fisheries careers and business opportunities available to Nuu-chah-nulth. Sponsored by Uu-a-thluk, the field trip included grades 9-12 students from Kyuquot, Zeballos, and Maaqtusiis Schools.
Representatives from the University of British Columbia’s Museum of Anthropology came to the west coast last week to show their Nuu-chah-nulth collection and ensure their titles and descriptions are correct.
“I’m always suspicious of descriptions written by collectors or museum people, so we’re here to find out from you what these things are, what they represent, and what they would have been used for,” curators Karen Duffek told the 20 people gathered at the Tseshaht treaty boardroom.
The Annual Pacific Rim Whale Festival kicked off March 11 just one day after the world learned of the tragic death of Tsu’xiit (Luna). Despite the sadness and storms, tourists and locals came in droves over the eight days to take part in arts, games, food and activities; all with a distinct whale theme.
Hosted by Tofino, Ucluelet and Pacific Rim National Park; the festival celebrates the annual migration of the Pacific Grey Whale.
A Bacterial Source Tracking project began March 7th in the Ucluelet area, with help from Uu-a-thluk Fisheries, the Ucluelet First Nation and Health Canada.
This project will help to identify point sources of fecal bacteria in and around Ucluelet Harbour, and help direct clean-up efforts for community health purposes.
A Bacterial Source Tracking project began March 7th to identify point sources of fecal bacteria in and around Ucluelet Harbour, and help direct clean-up efforts for community health purposes.