Nanaimo Elder Door-side Food Fish Delivery

𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐨
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: 6 pieces of fresh sockeye per citizen
𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫-𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: Thursday, July 2, starting at 11 a.m.

Food Fish Distribution: Nanaimo

ʔuucaaqaʔaqƛaḥ saamin (I’ll cook fresh fish). Nanaimo Huu-ay-aht First Nations Citizens! Fresh Sockeye Distribution is happening! See full details below:

𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐨
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Thursday, July 2, 2026
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 3:30 – 5 p.m
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Nanaimo Curling Centre, 106 Wall St.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: 6 pieces of fresh sockeye per citizen
Please bring your own bag or cooler for your fish.
For questions, please contact the fisheries team at 250-735-5055 or harvest@huuayaht.org

Nanaimo: All Candidates Meeting for the 2026 by-election

Ḥaačatił ʔaaqƛin haaʕin (Ha-cha-tilth uck tlin ḥa-eḥn – We’ll invite others). Huu-ay-aht will host all-candidates meetings in five locations for the 2026 by-election.

To stay up to date on the 2026 by-election, please visit: https://huuayaht.org/by-elections-2026/

📍Nanaimo
Tuesday, June 2 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Nanaimo: Child & Family Wellness Community Engagement

ƛiƛic̓ał (Steer the canoe in the right direction). We are moving forward with our own laws and self-determination. Join us for a vital update on the progress of Huu-ay-aht’s Child and Family Wellness journey as we navigate:

  • Pathways to Jurisdiction: Our steps toward full self-governance.
  • The Yaaʔak̕ap Act: Understanding Huu-ay-aht’s own Child and Family Wellness legislation.
  • Federal Legislative Review: A 5-year look at the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.

As we engage with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) on this national review, it is essential that our community is informed of the milestones we are reaching together.

📍 Nanaimo

Thursday, June 25 | 4:30–8:00 p.m.
Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Nanaimo Canned Sockeye and Surplus Food Fish Distribution

Canned Sockeye + Surplus Food Fish Distribution is scheduled for Nanaimo.

Nanaimo Cans and Surplus

When: Thursday, January 15, 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall Street
What: 1 box of canned sockeye per citizen, various vacuum-sealed fillets available.
Elder’s delivery will take place before the general distribution, starting around 1 p.m.

Food Fish Release Form: https://huuayaht.org/…/2017/06/food-fish-release-form.pdf