Sarita and Nuumaqamis Open to Bivalve harvesting

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The subareas 23-4, to 23-6, and 23-10 are open to manila clams, littleneck clams, oysters and mussels only, closed to all other bivalve shellfish.

Marine Biotoxin – Toxins that are produced by certain species of naturally occurring microscopic algae that bloom under favourable conditions. Filter-feeding bivalve shellfish accumulate the toxins when they ingest toxic algae as a food source. The consumption of toxic shellfish can lead to illness and even death. The toxins do not kill the shellfish nor cause any discernible changes in the appearance, smell or taste of shellfish that would alert consumers of toxicity. As conditions (e.g., water temperature, salinity, and nutrient levels) become less favourable, the algae bloom subsides and with time, shellfish rid themselves of toxin and are once again safe to eat.

For more information on Marine Biotoxin and Sanitary Contamination Closures, go to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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Call for Citizen’s Motions for the People’s Assembly

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Each year, the People’s Assembly considers motions from citizens to make recommendations to Executive Council.

In past these have included:

– Making the Soaring Eagle be made available as an activity centre for youth and to provide computer access to citizens,

– Developing a process to better support Huu-ay-aht students who travel from their homes in Anacla to Port Alberni for school

– That the People’s Assembly would be held over two days in Port Alberni with funding provided for travel and accommodations.

We will provide assistance in drafting the motion, put it on the agenda for the People’s Assembly and prepare a report about the matter you raise. Please contact Kim by email at Kim.c@huuayaht.org or by fax at 250-723-4646.

Let us know if you would like to get your motion on the agenda for the upcoming People’s Assembly. Please contact us by October 18, 2016.

Weather Warning for West Vancouver Island

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Special weather statement in effect.

A series of powerful October storms will approach the B.C. South Coast late Wednesday night, bringing heavy rains and strong winds through the weekend.

Rainfall will be heavy at times. Total rainfall accumulations from these storms may exceed 200 mm for West and Inland areas of Vancouver Island, while Inner Coastal Regions may exceed 100 mm.

Strong winds will also accompany these storms. Winds over exposed coastal areas may exceed 80 km/h at times during these storms.

As these storms advance toward the South Coast and progress through the region, weather warnings will be issued and updated as needed.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to pacificstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports to #BCStorm.

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Public Notice of Burn Plan

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HFN Forestry LP  will be conducting a burn program to burn slash piles for reforestation and hazard abatement on the N1A, K3N and Treaty Settlement Land tenures (see attached map) when weather conditions permit anytime between October 11,2016  until  December 31,2016.

The main focus areas of the burn program are:

  • Along the Bamfield Mainline at the Spencer Mainline junction
  • 5 km East of Sarita lake off the North Central Mainline
  • At 8 km along the Central Mainline
  • 4 km East of the Bamfield Mainline and Sugsaw Mainline junction
  • West of North sides of Sugsaw lake
  • South and North sides of Pachena Lake
  • 5 km of Pachena Bay off the Klanawa
  • South of Sarita lake 8km up Venn Mainline
  • Along the Bamfield Mainline at 69km
  • 1-2km Directly South of Sarita River across Bamfield mainline

Weather conditions need to be ideal in order to carry out the burn to ensure that the smoke does not create hardships on any people or wildlife in the vicinity. Optimum burning conditions are also needed to reduce the chance of a fire’s escape. This means that the burn program may take place over multiple days spread throughout the time period stated above.

Burning of piles is an important part of reforestation of Huu ay aht Lands as these areas occupy plantable spots that are replanted once burning is completed. The burning treatment is also important in removing potential fire hazards within the tenures. Burning is not done without all risk considered as Resource Managers need to have a sound understanding of fire behavior and its short/long term effects on the environment.

Contact Information:

Jillian Schochter

Phone: 250-586-0200

View this notice as a PDF – Burn Plan Public Notice 2016

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Register now for the 2016 Huu-ay-aht People’s Assembly

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Dear Huu-ay-aht Citizen:

I am pleased to advise you that an Executive Council motion was passed in which Executive Council called for a regular session of the People’s Assembly to be held for three days on Friday, November 18, 2016 thru to Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Alberni Athletic Hall, located at 3737 Roger Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8J4.

Limited accommodations for out-of-town citizens will be provided at the Barclay Hotel. Please complete the attached registration form and email it to kim.c@huuayaht.org or mail to the Port Alberni Government Office at 4644 Adelaide Street, Port Alberni, V9Y 6N4 Attn: Law Clerk. Any citizen who would like to bring a motion forward at the People’s Assembly, please forward the details to my attention via email, or to Coraleah Johnson directly at 250-723-0100 by Monday, October 17, 2016.

More details of the activities for the three-day People’s Assembly will be provided as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
Kim Chretien
Law Clerk

Official Letter from Law Clerk

How to register?

Download this PDF version and follow the instructions within.

People’s Assembly Form – 2016

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