Reports of bear problems in Anacla

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Please see the open letter below:

Hello Anacla Community,

We have had a report of a black bear acting aggressively in Anacla. We have called the BC Conservation Officer Service to let them know there is an issue.

If you have concerns about this bear or any wildlife in the future, please call the BC Conservation Officer – they will track animal activity and will respond if it seems that the animal is acting dangerously.

Please stay safe!

Best,

Christine Gruman

Lands and Resources Specialist

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/wildlife/human-wildlife-conflict/report-human-wildlife-conflict

Conservation Officer Service  – 24 Hour Hotline
Dial Toll Free 1-877-952-7277

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Food Fish Distribution begins

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The fishers for Huu-ay-aht First Nations are out on the water and the first food fish distribution will take place on Friday.

Citizens are asked to check the schedule and make sure they come by to get their food fish. The first distribution will be sockeye to Port Alberni and halibut to Nanaimo and Parksville on Friday, July 8. Following that, Vancouver, Victoria and Duncan will receive halibut and Nanaimo and Parksville will receive sockeye on Tuesday, July 12. Please check the full schedule for dates, times, and locations.

The halibut will be processed and packaged as fillets, and each citizen will receive 16 pounds. The sockeye will be whole, with each citizen receiving 10 fish. Please bring something to transport it in, as none will be supplied at the distribution site.

If you cannot pick up your own fish, please fill out a food fish release form, available at https://huuayaht.org/forms-for-citizens/ . Exceptions will not be made under any circumstance.

Please ensure your contact information is up to date. This can be done online at https://huuayaht.org/change-of-address-form/ .

Other distribution dates will be set in the future, please continue to watch social media and the website for updates. Calls will be made once details are known.

Chinook and Coho distribution dates will be announced at a later time in July.

The following are the dates, times and locations:

Friday, July 8

Port Alberni –Sockeye
Elders Distribution: 12:30-2:30 pm
General Distribution 3-5:30 pm
Dry Creek Park – Fourth Ave, beside Port Alberni Friendship Center

Nanaimo  – Halibut
General Distribution: 2:30-4:30 pm
Howard Johnson Hotel
1 Terminal Ave.

Parksville  – Halibut
Ernest Jack’s Residence – 5:30-6:30 pm
140 Stanford Ave.

Halibut, Tuesday, July 12

Vancouver – 2-4 pm
Vancouver Mother Centre
2019 Dundas St

Victoria – 2-4 pm
Victoria Native Friendship Centre
231 Regina Ave., Saanich

Duncan – 5:30-7:30 pm
Quw’utsun Cultural Centre
200 Cowachin Way

Sockeye, Tuesday, July 12

Nanaimo – 2-4
Howard Johnson Hotel
1 Terminal Ave.

Parksville – 5:30-6:30 pm
Ernest Jack’s Residence
140 Stanford Ave.

Tell us your thoughts on the Citizenship Act

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The Executive Council and the Ḥaw̓iiḥ Council would like to hear your feedback on the Citizenship Act. How would you improve the Act? What changes would you like to see to the criteria to apply for citizenship?

You can view the Citizenship Act here: Citizenship and Treaty Enrollment Act

You can send your feedback to the Citizenship Registrar by email at Kim.c@huuayaht.org, or you can use the online form below.

Deadline September 15, 2016.

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Thank you for your response. ✨

Sign up for Huu-ay-aht’s Cultural Camp today

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With the success of the Cultural Camp last year, Huu-ay-aht will be hosting one again this year. The camp is for youth ages 8-15, and it will be a week of field trips and camping.

Edward Johnson, Cultural Program Administrator, will be chaperoning the event, and he is looking for volunteer chaperones.

If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone, please contact Edward at 250-723-0100 or by email at Edward.j@huuayaht.org.

Deadline for applying is June 30, 2016. You can download the registration form here. Please turn in your permission form by fax 250-723-4646, by email Edward.j@huuayaht.org or in person at 4644 Adelaide Street, Port Alberni, B.C.

Cultural Camp 2016

Full-scale Earthquake and Tsunami Response Exercise

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For more information on the event click here

Exercise Coastal Response 2016

Build an Emergency Kit

The Exercise Coastal Response event is a timely reminder to make sure your home emergency kit is ready and has not expired. You can follow the basic list below and make sure to store your collected supplies in an easy to access location.

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Prepare Your Home

During a disaster, phone, gas, electrical and water services may be disrupted. Roads could be blocked, stores closed and gas stations out-of-service. By knowing the risks, preparing your home and building an emergency kit, you will be well on your way to being ready before a disaster hits.

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For more information on preparedness, check out PreparedBC.