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Chief Councillor says Ahousaht is relieved that Leviathan II missing...
By Debora Steel November 19, 2015 Tofino Ahousaht Chief Councillor Greg Louie said he is relieved to hear that the body of the young Australian tourist Raveshan Morgan Pillay has been recovered at...
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Alberni Athletic Hall Association membership drive
By Denise Titian November 23, 2015 Port Alberni The Alberni Athletic Hall Association is in need of members and they are looking to the Nuu-chah-nulth community and to younger people to join.Richard...
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Space rocks just part of science visit for Haahuupayak students
By Shayne Morrow November 25, 2015Scientist Jim Hesser uses a globe and "sun" lamp to demonstrate how the angles of the earth's rotation cause the four seasons.Photos by Shayne Morrow Port Alberni...
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People take matters into own hands as wolf attacks on pets escalate
By Denise Titian November 26, 2015Alice the dog was taken in her sleep by a wolf in Ahousaht. She is the latest victim of escalating attacks by the predators in the remote community. Ahousaht A small...
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Tatoosh family thanks society for preserving part of their maritime history
By Shayne Morrow November 30, 2015 Port Alberni Members of the Tatoosh family joined some long-time maritime history buffs to unravel the history of the little boom boat that bears their name.On Nov....
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Unemployment and low incomes part of bleak picture in Alberni Valley: Part One
By Shayne Morrow November 30, 2015Dr. Paul Hasselback, Chief Medical Officer for Island Health, opened his presentation with a diagram of Determinants of Health. “This really should be called...
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Nuu-chah-nulth members speak out on poverty: Part Two
By Shayne Morrow November 30, 2015Hazel Jack, unable to contain her anger at the poverty statistic presented at the Poverty Forum, said her health is being destroyed by government systems. Port...
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Hesquiaht man sent to the gallows by the British inspires composer’s work
By Debora Steel November 30, 2015Vi George sits in front of the string quartet as they play Cradle Song for the Useless Man, inspired by the story of Kahtkayna and John Anietshachist who were sent to...
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Survivors honor Ahousaht rescuers by giving back
By Denise Titian December 1, 2015Leviathan II sank between Tofino and Ahousaht Oct. 25 Ahousaht Dwayne Mazereeuw describes a terrifying hour in churning waves near Vargas Island. He and his wife Elisa...
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St. Jean’s and NCN Cannery LP partner up for the future of sustainable seafood
Press Release December 1, 2015Larry Johnson, president of NCN Cannery Corp. and Gerard St. Jean, president of St. Jean's Cannery & Smokehouse.People who love local, sustainable seafood have more...
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First Nations entrepreneurs learn business skills at Build My Business...
By Shayne Morrow December 2, 2015 Port Alberni The Port Alberni Build My Business Together program wrapped up on Dec. 1 at the Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation office.The program...
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Historic transfer of Kelsmaht chieftainship from father to son
By Denise Titian December 2, 2015Queentna Raymona Charlie, Hanuquii Nate Charlie, son Ciih-meek Christian, Kwat-tsok Edgar Charlie, Wickaninnish Cliff Atleo, and Hudson Webster.Photos by Denise Titian...
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Flood waters threaten Tseshaht as series of storms pounds Coastal BC
By Denise Titian December 7, 2015Sandbagging efforts were underway today and into the evening at Tseshaht Administration Building.Photo by Deb Steel Port Alberni Update 10 a.m. Dec. 8.From Tseshaht...
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Whaler’s Hat forms a circle as Prime Minister Trudeau meets Nuu-chah-nulth...
By Debora Steel December 8, 2015Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Deb Foxcroft and Vice-President Ken Watts present Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau with a cedar Whaler's Hat at the Assembly of...
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Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns' first statement in House of Commons gives...
December 8, 2015 Ottawa Text of Video:Mr. Speaker, as this is my first opportunity to rise in this House, I want to thank the people of Courtenay-Alberni for their faith and trust, by electing me as...
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New and emerging Nuu-chah-nulth photographers document the Feed the People lunch
December 11, 2015The Teechuktl (mental health) and Quu?asa Program team work as one to Feed the People.Photographer Ida John Port Alberni The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Teechuktl (mental health)...
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Drawing on Marine Traditional Knowledge to Manage Nuu-chah-nulth Territories
Submitted by Uu-a-thluk December 14, 2015Oclucje, Nuchatlaht Ha-houlthee; Nuchatlaht First Nation is one of the Nations participating in the Marine Traditional Knowledge Mapping project. Port Alberni...
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Final report is a beginning, not an end
Press Release from NTC on TRC Final Report December 15, 2015 Ottawa The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has released its final report after six years of extensive, intensive and emotional...
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Community dinner becomes engagement celebration in Ahousaht
By Pearl Campbell December 18, 2015The Ahousaht cultural group sings a few songs throughout the evening Dec. 16.Photos by Pearl Campbell Ahousaht This is the story of a man named Rocky, a woman named...
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Haahuupayak carries on tradition of playful teaching at holiday concert
By Georgina Sutherland December 21, 2015Trevor Little leads a Christmas Song in honor of elder Kathy Robinson to hold her up for helping bring knowledge over many years to the Haahuupayak education...
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