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HFN Forestry LP Forest Stewardship Plan 2026 – 2031
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Wildfire Update: Mount Underwood
August 12, 2025, 9:30 A.M.
Huu-ay-aht First Nations staff are closely monitoring the Mount Underwood Wildfire and are in regular contact with provincial and regional partners to address the situation effectively.
At this time, citizens are advised to prepare for a potential extended power outage, anticipated to exceed 72 hours. The House of Huu-ay-aht generator is currently operational and will be opened later today, Tuesday, August 12, as a cooling center for community use.
Our staff are diligently working with emergency management partners to ensure that resources and pertinent information are available as the situation develops. Adjusted hours for the gas bar will be communicated to citizens once they are confirmed.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to keep our community safe and informed.
For ongoing updates, please visit the link to a verified source or scan the QR code with your mobile device camera. https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents?fireYear=2025&incidentNumber=V71498&source=map
Official Notice can be viewed here
Pachena Bay Whalers Debut New Uniforms Ahead of May Long Weekend Tournament
The Pachena Bay Whalers basketball team is making waves on and off the court. Thanks to a bold new design by Cierra Nookemus, the team now sports custom uniforms purchased with the support of the ḥaw̓iiḥ Council, Suzuki Marine, and Breakers Marine. The uniforms represent a significant boost for the community program, which has steadily built a presence in Anacla.
The Whalers play weekly at the House of Huu-ay-aht every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., drawing together Huu-ay-aht citizens and friends from across Vancouver Island. The team includes local players such as Seth Nookemus, Nolan Nookemus, Issiah Dennis, Ed Johnson Jr., Simon Gurney, and Huu-ay-aht First Nation government staff Daniel Zayonc and Carter Burtlake. Lastly, friends from Victoria and Vancouver also joined to round out the squad.
The Whalers will showcase their new look and strong team spirit in an upcoming match at the Tseshaht Lightning Annual May Long Basketball Tournament. They’ll hit the court at Alberni District Secondary School on Friday, May 16, at 6:00 p.m. to face off against Ucluelet.
Citizens are encouraged to come out and cheer on the Huu-ay-aht team as they represent Nation and celebrate the power of sport to bring people together.
Holiday Dinner Gathering
Huu-ay-aht Citizens, please join us on Sunday, December 15 at the Italian Hall (4065 6th Ave, Port Alberni) for the Holiday Dinner Gathering hosted by Ḥaw̓iiḥ.
Theme: Wear your ugly sweaters!
Winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest will get a prize!
Agenda
4 p.m. Doors open
4:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony
5 p.m. Dinner
6 p.m. Special Guest
End the evening with Culture Night
Registration is Now Closed
If you missed registration, don’t worry! We’d still love for you to join us. Just a quick note: Ḥaw̓iiḥ will not be able to provide accommodation support, so please make your own arrangements, if needed. If you’re coming from outside of Port Alberni, reimbursements for gas is available with a receipt.
Ensure you understand the following:
– All Citizens 18 years and older must complete this registration
– Gas cards will be provided to citizens driving from outside of Port Alberni
– Citizens travelling by BC Ferries must keep all receipts and submit them after the dinner to receive a reimbursement up to $100
– Travel assistance is only available for Huu-ay-aht Citizens
– There will be no reimbursement for accommodation
– There will be a shuttle available for Anacla Citizens to provide transport to and from the dinner
How to register
- Online: click here
- Call the Port Alberni Office at 250-723-0100 and ask someone to help you register
- Walk-in to the Port Alberni or Anacla Government Office and ask someone to help you register
Deadline for early bird registration: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 (Prize will be a Huu-ay-aht drum and the winner will receive it following their attendance at the dinner)
Deadline to register: Friday, November 29, 2024
Vendor Form:
Huu-ay-aht Vendors! Please fill out the vendor form if you want to sell some artwork, handmade clothes, or something else. Please note: depending on how many vendors register, you may only be guaranteed half a table. Space is limited.
To fill out the vendor form, visit this link: click here.
Bamfield Main Road Update – September 22, 2023
For the safety of crews working on the Bamfield Main, single-lane alternating traffic with pilot vehicles will be in place where sweeping is occurring. For the safety of all crews working on the road and other road users, please slow down, follow the speed limit, and drive with extreme caution.
Important:
Huu-ay-aht has had a number of concerns brought to their attention in regards to vehicles speeding and putting other road users at risk, specifically around narrow sections of the road. Please be aware of the road signage and obey the speed limit of 60 km/hr. The Bamfield Main is still an active industrial logging road and road users are travelling on the Bamfield Main at their own risk. To ensure safety for everyone, please slow down.
Be aware and watch for construction equipment, flaggers, crews are on the road, and follow pilot vehicles.
The RCMP will be monitoring for safe driving throughout the project and detour.
Please drive with your headlights on and drive with extreme caution.
You can also find road updates on our Social Media at: https://www.facebook.com/HuuayahtFN