Members of Huu-ay-aht First Nations Executive Council attended the B.C. Cabinet & First Nations Leaders’ Gathering in Vancouver this week.
Chief Councillor Sayaač̓atḥ, John Jack, Councillor n̓aasquʔisʔatḥ, Stephen Rayner, and Councillor ƛicitatḥ, Edward R. Johnson met with members of the BC Cabinet as they continue to advocate for the long-term health and well-being of Huu-ay-aht.
Productive conversations were held with the Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma, the Minister of Children and Family Development Jodie Wickens, the Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon, the Minister of Forests Mackenzie Leine, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Nina Kreiger and many more.
Join HoopLife and Huu-ay-aht First Nations in Anacla on Monday, August 26 and Tuesday, August 27, for a two-day Basketball Camp at the House of Huu-ay-aht. This camp is open to all Huu-ay-aht Citizens ages 7 – 18, and the ages will be broken into two groups: 13 and under and 18 and under. These two groups have different start and end times. Children and youth in the 13 and under group will be 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. and 18 and under will be 1 – 3 P.M.. Over the two days, participants will learn proper shooting form, defensive skills, advanced dribbling, and high-level scoring. For further information or questions, please get in touch with Kerry-Ann at kerry-ann.c@huuayaht.org or 250-723-0100.
Left to Right: Clinton Nookemus, Harry Brossault, Diego Dennis, Irene Peters, Sophia Duhamel, Sadie Unger, Becki Nookemis, Maliya Eardley, Holly Johnson, Maggie Peters, and Lily Johnson. (Photo by Vanessa Sabbas).
On Thursday, July 11, the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Education Department hosted a celebration lunch at the Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel in Port Alberni for the 2024 Huu-ay-aht high school and post-secondary graduates and families.
13 out of 25 graduates attended the lunch with their friends and families.
The celebration began with a speech from ḥawił Sherri Cook (Yaalthuuaa-uks), then Chief Councillor John Jack (Sayaač̓atḥ), and Executive Councillor and education portfolio holder Stella Peters (n̓aasiismisʔaksup). All three shared words of encouragement, congratulations, and wisdom to pursue future goals and continued educational growth.
Following speeches, the graduates received Huu-ay-aht First Nations 2024 Graduation hoodies and a cedar rose. After the grads confirm their completed studies, Huu-ay-aht First Nations will provide financial recognition of their achievement.
Education, Training, and Employment Manager Brent Ronning and Education Coordinator Vanessa Sabbas extend their warmest congratulations to all the 2024 Huu-ay-aht Graduates. They also shared their personal wishes for success in the graduates’ future endeavours, reinforcing the strong support and care from the Education Department.
