Nanaimo’s Indigenous Justice Centre opens, specializing in supporting First...
Nanaimo’s Indigenous Justice Centre opens, specializing in supporting First Nations clients Eric Plummer Tue, 05/07/2024 - 11:49 Nanaimo, BC Since January, Nanaimo's Indigenous Justice Centre has been...
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Team Assistant The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Services is seeking a reliable, highly motivated Team Assistant to fill a permanent, full-time position. This position...
View ArticleNavigating a traditional canoe brings critical lessons for students
Navigating a traditional canoe brings critical lessons for students Eric Plummer Wed, 05/08/2024 - 09:48 Port Alberni, BC The classroom is going into traditional-styled Nuu-chah-nulth canoes at the...
View ArticleInvestigation findings released from last year’s fatal float plane accident...
Investigation findings released from last year’s fatal float plane accident near Tahsis Eric Plummer Wed, 05/08/2024 - 15:20 Tahsis, BC Almost one year ago, in the early afternoon of June 20, a...
View ArticleTwo Indigenous nurses pave the way to lead health care beyond a colonial past
Two Indigenous nurses pave the way to lead health care beyond a colonial past Eric Plummer Thu, 05/09/2024 - 16:50 Prior to colonization, Indigenous healers and midwives held significant roles in...
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Case Manager The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a term (to March 31, 2025), full-time Case Manager to work in the Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program (NETP). Main area of service...
View ArticleHas drug decriminalization gone too far? Or is this the beginning of a solution?
Has drug decriminalization gone too far? Or is this the beginning of a solution? Eric Plummer Fri, 05/10/2024 - 13:17 Has the decriminalization of drugs gone too far in British Columbia? Or are we...
View ArticleNew Indigenous health care centre opens in Victoria
New Indigenous health care centre opens in Victoria Eric Plummer Fri, 05/10/2024 - 16:41 Victoria, BC The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) has expanded its existing primary care clinic that...
View ArticleUsma Youth Services Team Leader
Usma Youth Services Team Leader The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a full-time, permanent Usma Youth Services Team Leader. This is a delegated position, responsible to coordinate services...
View ArticleTseshaht ready to host new hoops tourney on May long weekend
Tseshaht ready to host new hoops tourney on May long weekend Eric Plummer Mon, 05/13/2024 - 09:17 Port Alberni, BC Port Alberni is about to get hit with a new basketball championship some are calling...
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ACCOUNTING CLERK Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family & Child Services (Usma F&CS) is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, Accounting Clerk to perform a variety of Accounts...
View ArticleSpring snowpack levels across B.C. remain extremely low
Spring snowpack levels across B.C. remain extremely low Eric Plummer Mon, 05/13/2024 - 22:08 Vancouver Island, BC At just 66 per cent of normal, the provincial snowpack for May 1 remains extremely...
View ArticleNew forestry app aims for transparency with proposed operations
New forestry app aims for transparency with proposed operations Eric Plummer Tue, 05/14/2024 - 15:18 On May 7 the Ministry of Forests announced the launch of a new Forest Operations Map (FOM) portal...
View ArticleHesquiaht woman takes on new vice-principal role of SD71’s Indigenous Education
Hesquiaht woman takes on new vice-principal role of SD71’s Indigenous Education Eric Plummer Tue, 05/14/2024 - 23:40 Courtenay, BC Lelaina Jules (ƛ̓akʷapiqa) of Hesquiaht, grew up in Hot Springs...
View ArticleVancouver’s Museum of Anthropology reopens after 18-month closure, displaying...
Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology reopens after 18-month closure, displaying Nuu-chah-nulth works Eric Plummer Wed, 05/15/2024 - 09:30 Vancouver, BC After an 18-month closure for seismic upgrades,...
View ArticleMother and stepfather face sentence for six-year-old’s death
Mother and stepfather face sentence for six-year-old’s death Eric Plummer Wed, 05/15/2024 - 15:46 Port Alberni, BC On Thursday, May 16 the mother and stepfather of a six-year-old are scheduled to...
View ArticleTrans Mountain completion means nearly seven-fold increase in tanker traffic
Trans Mountain completion means nearly seven-fold increase in tanker traffic Eric Plummer Thu, 05/16/2024 - 13:18 Vancouver Island, BC After more than a decade of development and construction, the...
View ArticleTears and words of forgiveness as couple is sentenced for death of 6-year-old...
Tears and words of forgiveness as couple is sentenced for death of 6-year-old Don-Tay Lucas Eric Plummer Thu, 05/16/2024 - 18:47 Port Alberni, BC A Port Alberni couple has been sentenced to 15 years...
View ArticlePassing cultural teachings to the future: Hesquiaht artist builds centre for...
Passing cultural teachings to the future: Hesquiaht artist builds centre for Nuu-chah-nulth youth Eric Plummer Fri, 05/17/2024 - 11:04 Port Alberni, BC The money isn’t all there, but the framing and...
View ArticleEffects of solar storm felt in the deep sea
Effects of solar storm felt in the deep sea Eric Plummer Fri, 05/17/2024 - 15:10 In early May a powerful sun storm made the Northern Lights visible from Vancouver Island, but no one predicted that the...
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