Regular trips to Ethlateese begin this spring
To improve connections to its traditional territory, the Uchucklesaht Tribe plans to introduce more regular trips to Ethlateese this year.
Tofino addresses crisis with provincial funding to streamline housing
On Jan. 18, the provincial government announced funding allocated to mid-Vancouver Island communities to help “implement new provincial legislation” to streamline the delivery of homes.
Of the communities throughout Nuu-chah-nulth territory, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District is to receive $142,686, Ucluelet, $160,031, Port Alberni, $237,804, and Tofino gets $161,467.
City of Port Alberni orders owner of dilapidated downtown hotel to upgrade property
A downtown Port Alberni hotel-turned-rooming house has fallen into disrepair and is being ordered by the city to make necessary repairs within 30 days - or the local government will do the necessary work and bill the owner.
Port Alberni city council discussed the matter at their January 22nd meeting, ordering the owner of the Port Pub, Peter Wang, to complete an extensive list of repairs and cleaning to make the space safe for the upstairs tenants. Council imposed a remedial action order for the property located at 5170 Argyle Street.
‘Where do people go?’: Over 1,600 unhoused in Victoria far surpasses shelter space
When the cold weather snap brought record breaking temperatures through British Columbia, Victoria’s dropped to as low as -10 with a wind chill of -20 - a cold front that the unhoused population was not prepared for.
“Nobody was prepared,” said Karen Mills, co-founder and lead coordinator for the Peer2Peer Indigenous Society, of Victoria’s homeless.
She added that the unhoused are often not aware of extreme conditions unless pre-warned by outreach workers since they usually don’t have phones and computers.
Emergency funding benefits cultural preservation
This month First Nations across B.C. received funding to support the preservation of their distinct cultures, with the money coming from a ministry that specializes in emergencies.
On Friday, Jan. 19 British Columbia’s Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness announced approximately $580,000 for 22 projects, including several initiatives being launched by Nuu-chah-nulth nations.
Indigenous Traditional Food Gathering
Hosted by Ahousaht, open to all.
Where: Maht Mahs Gym, Port Alberni
Event Date
2024-03-21T09:00:00 - 2024-03-22T16:00:00
Outreach Optomerty
Tiich-mis-aq'kin health clinic.
Please call 250.725.3335 to book an appointment.
Event Date
2024-03-05T09:00:00 - 2024-03-05T14:30:00
Alberni Valley Toxic Poisoned Drug Crisis Strategy
Tseshaht First Nation invited you as we proudly present the draft Alberni Valley Toxic Poisoned Drug Crisis Strategy.
Open to all those individuals and organizations combating this crisis, front line workers supporting the crisis, local, regional and First Nations governments. Lunch provided.
For more information call Gail Gus 250.731.6622
Event Date
2024-01-31T10:00:00 - 2024-01-31T22:00:00
Tseshaht Sober Dance
Everyone welcome!
Neon/glow in the dark items on hand. At Maht mahs Gym.
No drugs or alcohol.
For more information call Gail Gus at 250.731.6622
Event Date
2024-02-17T19:00:00 - 2024-02-17T23:00:00
Nuu-chah-nulth players pumped for All Native Basketball Tournament
It’s the final countdown to the 64th annual All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert, B.C. on Feb. 11 to Feb. 18, and three Nuu-chah-nulth teams are fired up to take to the court this year.
Ahousaht is sending the Kakawin Cheelth, an intermediate boys team coached by Devin Robinson, and the Maaqtusiis Ravens senior women’s squad managed by Courtenay Louie. The mighty Hesquiaht Descendants women’s team, captained by Mariah Charleson, will also vie to best their sixth-place finish from 2023.