Attendance at the People’s Assembly Policy 


All Huu-ay-aht Citizens, please read the Attendance at the People’s Assembly Policy to understand the responsibilities of Citizens and the Huu-ay-aht Government when participating in the Annual People’s Assembly.  
 
Please read: Attendance at the People’s Assembly Policy 

2026 Materials

2026 Reporting Back to Citizens Session Materials Packet ( Friday, November 20, 2026)

2026 People’s Assembly Materials Packet (Saturday, November 21, 2026)

Public Notices

Public Note: Reporting Back to Citizens (October 16, 2026)

Agendas

Reporting Back to Citizens Session Agenda (happening November 20, 2026)

People’s Assembly Agenda (happening November 21, 2026)

Meeting Details 

When and where is the Information Session & People’s Assembly?

Friday, November 20, 2026
The KCC

  • Government Department and Projects Information Session
  • Dinner and Culture Night

Saturday, November 21, 2026
The KCC

  • Meeting start time: TBA


More Details to Come

(4090 Hollywood St Unit 40, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4B3)

Registration

Non-Direct Support Registration is only available

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧?

Anyone who has not registered can still fill out the non-direct support registration to let us know they are coming, and will need to book and pay out of their own pocket, then submit for reimbursement after the event. Reimbursement applies to 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 and covers hotel and ferry bookings (with valid receipts), plus a fixed-amount gas card based on your travel location.

Every citizen 18 and older attending the People’s Assembly must register so we can provide accommodations, meals, and travel support.  
 
IMPORTANT: 

  • Huu-ay-aht Government is only supporting Huu-ay-aht Citizens to attend the People’s Assembly. If you plan to bring non-citizens, it is at your own expense. Huu-ay-aht will be tracking to ensure fairness. 
  • Huu-ay-aht does its best to accommodate all Huu-ay-aht Citizens’ needs based on their registration information. However, we cannot always meet every request. We kindly ask Citizens to respect and be kind to the Huu-ay-aht Government Staff who are planning the People’s Assembly.  
  • If your plans change, please contact the Huu-ay-aht Government Office immediately, and no later than Wednesday, November 19, at 250-723-0100.  This is to avoid penalties as stated in the Attendance at the People’s Assembly Policy.

How to register:  

  1. Online: Register Here
  1. Call: 250-723-0100 and speak with a staff member 
  1. In person: Visit the Anacla or Port Alberni Government Office, and a staff member can assist in filling out the registration form 

Citizen Motions

View People’s Assembly Citizen Motion Guidelines: Here

Submit to Alexis Young
Call: 250-723-0100
Email: lawclerk@huuayaht.org
Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026

Citizen, Elder, Youth of the Year Nominations

Do you know an amazing Huu-ay-aht citizen you want to recognize? 

Nominations should be based on excellence in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Nominee has had a positive impact in the community 
  • Nominee has demonstrated a personal commitment to the benefit of the community 
  • Has performed an outstanding achievement or act of heroism 
  • The community has benefited from this person’s involvement 
  • Has overcome significant personal adversity 
  • Has positive and inspiring personal attributes that serve to encourage others 

To nominate a citizen, please fill out this form: Citizen Award Nomination Form

Please submit no later than Friday, October 9, 2026. 

Vendor – Closed

Please review the following details before submitting your application:

  • Limited Availability: Only 6 vendor spaces are available. Selected vendors will be allocated half a table each to display and sell their items.
  • Selection Process: Completing the application form does not automatically guarantee a spot. A Huu-ay-aht staff member will contact successful applicants after October 17, 2026, to confirm their space.
  • Float & Equipment: Vendors are entirely responsible for providing and managing their own cash float and payment processing methods.
  • Sales Windows: To keep assembly proceedings uninterrupted, vendors may sell only during designated meal breaks (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). No sales may take place during active meeting sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key dates?

August 28, 2026: Registration opens

September 21, 2026: Early bird prize deadline ($100 prize draw)

October 4, 2026: Deadline to submit a Citizen Motion

October 16, 2026: Cancellation deadline to avoid policy penalties

October 17, 2026: Direct travel & accommodation support deadline

November 20, 2026: Information Session

November 21, 2026: People’s Assembly

How does travel and accommodation support work?

Assistance is available only to Huu-ay-aht Citizens, and you must complete the registration form before October 17 to receive direct support. If this is completed, a Huu-ay-aht Staff Member will contact you close to the Assembly date with the details of your travel and accommodation. If you register after October 17, you must coordinate your own travel and accommodations and seek reimbursement after the People’s Assembly.

How old do I need to be to register?

All citizens must be 18 to register independently for the People’s Assembly. Youth and Children 17 and younger must register under an eligible voting citizen if they plan to attend.

Is childminding provided?

Yes, but you must register in advance (no same-day registration). Parents/guardians are required to drop off and pick up  their child(ren) directly at their designated childcare sites:

  • Ages 2–5: ʔumʔiiqsu Child Care Centre
  • Ages: 6-13: Glenwood Centre

Same-day registration for childminding is not available

What happens if I register and can no longer attend?

Per the Attendance at the People’s Assembly Policy (Section 3), a citizen must notify the Huu-ay-aht Law Clerk by the cancellation deadline of Friday, October 16, if unable to attend for any reason. If medical or family emergencies arise closer to the date and you can no longer attend, please contact the Law Clerk.

Can I bring a non-citizen?

Yes, but all travel and accommodation costs are not the responsibility of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government.

Can I choose which hotel I stay in?

Huu-ay-aht does its best to accommodate all Huu-ay-aht Citizens’ needs based on their registration information. However, we cannot always meet every request. We kindly ask Citizens to respect and be kind to the Huu-ay-aht Government Staff who are planning the People’s Assembly.

What does Direct Support mean?

Direct support means Huu-ay-aht First Nations will coordinate, book, and pay for your travel and accommodation arrangements in advance on your behalf, so you do not have to cover these expenses out of pocket.

  • Register before the October 17, 2026 deadline: Huu-ay-aht will handle and pay for your bookings directly.
  • Register after October 17, 2026: Anyone who registers a̲f̲t̲e̲r̲ October 17 will need to book and pay out of pocket, then submit for reimbursement after the event. Reimbursement applies to 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 and covers hotel and ferry bookings (with valid receipts), plus a fixed-amount gas card based on your travel location. Register early so our team can take care of the bookings for you!
  • Gas Cards: Gas cards are distributed on-site at the People’s Assembly and are not available in advance.
How do I submit a Citizen Motion?

To submit a Citizen Motion, reach out directly to the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government Law Clerk:

  • Email: lawclerk@huuayaht.org
  • Phone: 250.723.0100
  • Deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Once submitted, the Law Clerk will review your motion, and legal staff may work with you to clarify wording or suggest minor edits before including the approved motion in the People’s Assembly package. Remember that either you or a designated Huu-ay-aht citizen representing you must attend the People’s Assembly to introduce the motion.

What happens if I register after October 17, 2026?

Anyone who registers a̲f̲t̲e̲r̲ October 17 will need to book and pay out of pocket, then submit for reimbursement after the event. Reimbursement applies to 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 and covers hotel and ferry bookings (with valid receipts), plus a fixed-amount gas card based on your travel location. Register early so our team can take care of the bookings for you!