Attend the B.C. Young Aboriginal Fishers Conference!

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The Native Fishing Association (NFA) is pleased to invite you to attend the first annual BC Young Aboriginal Fishers to be held on January 26-28, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel, in Richmond, BC.

This conference is for active fishermen under 40/45 years old that are trying to build fishing careers and/or fishers that have experience on a vessel and are looking at becoming more involved in the industry. So, share this with your family and friends.

Conference Focus

The conference will bring together fishermen from around the province with the goal of creating a space to network with peers and share information about ways to build successful and diversified fishing operations to navigate today’s changing industry. The NFA would also like to receive input and guidance from you on how government programs are working and where we, as a community-based organization, can best put our resources to support you.

Agenda

The Agenda is being developed based on feedback that the Native Fishing Association (NFA) received from interviews with some young fishermen. The conference will focus on the opinions and ideas of early-career fishermen like yourself through panel and peer group discussions. The participants will:

  • Meet and discuss with fellow peers ways in which to diversify fishing skills and experiences
  • Discuss interests, reflections, and/or concerns regarding the industry.
  • Work together to build partnerships and/or economies of scale.

Registration and travel reimbursement 

Please contact the NFA if you are interested in attending at 604-913-2997 or reception@shoal.ca

They invite you to consider first any agencies that might be able to support your travel costs for this professional development opportunity. Huu-ay-aht has some funding available through the Education department. If there are none, the Native Fishing Association have travel reimbursement applications available now. Please feel free to contact Natasha at 604-913-2997 or licencebank@shoal.ca for more information.

Head Office: Suite 110-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
Tel: 604-913-2997 Fax: 604-913-2995

Prince Rupert Branch: Tel: 250-624-3888 Fax: 1-888-652-5077
http://www.nativefishing.ca

Huu-ay-aht First Nations efforts
Larry Johnson, President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Development Corporation (NSDC),  and  Annie Merritt, our Employment and Training Policy Analyst, are working with a group of other local organizations to develop and promote an Aboriginal Apprenticeship in Commercial Fishing program this year. There will be a full article on the upcoming program in our next issue of Uyaqḥmis.

 

 

 

Watch the video “Renewing Our Historical Greatness For Our Children”

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Ha-kuum Irene Hominiki Peters has shared with the Nation the video “Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Renewing Our Historical Greatness For Our Children”, produced by Brenco Media Inc.  in 2007,  as a way of reflecting upon the challenges that 2016 will bring.

Angela Wesley, member of the Operating Board of Huu-ay-aht Group of Businesses, circulated it among the members of the Executive Council and stated “Our vision has remained strong and consistent through the generations and it’s a thrill to see our Huu-ay-aht presence and economy in our territories coming to life.  As we’ve been saying, it’s going to take hard work and togetherness to make this happen as it won’t happen overnight.  We are on solid ground though and Team Huu-ay-aht is well equipped to make this happen … great days ahead in 2016.”

Watch more videos here!

One week for the People’s Assembly 2015

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Did you know that last year’s event broke the previous turnout record? In 2013, approximately 138 eligible voters attended the event in two locations. Charlie Clappis, General Manager for Huu-ay-aht Group of Businesses, had initially predicted 170 eligible voters for 2014. In the end, more than 300 citizens of all ages participated in the two-day gathering.

On Saturday morning, November 21, you are invited to have breakfast and, as the Nations’ ancestors used to teach, also internalize the messages offered by a keynote speaker (TBD).

Read more about the event here.

Only 10 days to the People’s Assembly 2015

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This is the best time of the year for the Huu-ay-aht as family and friends get ready to keep the Nation moving forward. Let’s share our culture, give input to the Four-Year Action Plan and be active in the economic development of the community.

Remember that the People’s Assembly starts on Friday, November 20th, at 1:00 p.m. (Barclay Hotel, Port Alberni).

Weekend Program – Day #1 – Friday, November 20, 2015
Ballroom
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Open House; This is an informal open house where citizens can discuss their concerns or ideas with government leaders, committee representatives and staff in advance of the formal proceedings on Saturday and Sunday. You will be able to visit committee booths and hear what is happening. Sign-in registration will be at that time.

Find the agenda and all the updates here:

The People’s Assembly 2015

Submit your motions for the People’s Assembly 2015!

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What would you like to see Huu-ay-aht accomplish within the next four years?

You can answer this question or send your proposals as motions. They can be made on any subject. If you require assistance in the wording of them, the Law Clerk, Kim Chretien, and if necessary legal counsel, is available to help at no cost. If you would like assistance, please contact us as soon as possible and, in any event, by November 2nd to allow us time to draft it before the deadline.

Motions submitted on November 3rd, 2015 will be added to the agenda for the People’s Assembly and included in the public notice. We strongly encourage citizens wishing to bring a motion to do so timely. Motions made after that date can be walked in, but there is no guarantee that they will be considered –the People’s Assembly will need to vote to add them to the agenda. In addition, the Executive Council will prepare and circulate reports on any motions on the agenda as of November 3rd, 2015, allowing you to be informed on the issues they will be asked to consider.

The People’s Assembly is on November 20th, 21st and 22nd this year. You must register by filling the PDF/online form here http://huuayaht.org/2015/09/22/peoples-assembly-registration/  or calling 250-723-0100.  Accommodations at the Best Western Barclay and childminding will be supplied for the event.

People’s Assembly updates

Notice of motions

Send your motions here! or call Coraleah Johnson at 250.723.0100, Ext. 224.

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