Tofino resort operators face difficult decisions during pandemic
Tofino resort operators face difficult decisions during pandemicTofino, BCEric PlummerSat, 04/17/2021 - 17:00Tofino’s Wickaninnish Inn has been closed since November 2020. The decision was made in the...
View ArticleHesquiaht Cultural Support Worker
Hesquiaht Cultural Support Worker Position SummaryThis position is primarily responsible for guiding and engaging families, children, youth, and community members in culture activities promoting...
View ArticleHesquiaht Elders Coordinator
Hesquiaht Elders Coordinator Position Summary Reporting to the Hesquiaht Tribal Administrator, the Elders Coordinator is responsible for organizing and facilitating Elder’s meetings, events and program...
View ArticleHesquiaht Indigenous Mental Wellness Counsellor
Hesquiaht Indigenous Mental Wellness CounsellorThe Indigenous Mental Wellness Counsellor (IMWC) works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide prevention, assessment, referral, clinical counselling...
View ArticleBligh Island spill response enters new phase
Bligh Island spill response enters new phaseNootka Sound, BCEric PlummerMon, 04/19/2021 - 10:21A remotely operated vehicle revisits a Nootka Sound shipwreck this week to probe for a permanent solution...
View Article‘Reset’ on fishing rights: Nations celebrate court decision
‘Reset’ on fishing rights: Nations celebrate court decisionVancouver, BCEric PlummerMon, 04/19/2021 - 19:21In a decades-long legal battle to allow their people to pursue a livelihood on the water, five...
View ArticleAmerican anglers receive stiff fines and suspensions for illegal fishing
American anglers receive stiff fines and suspensions for illegal fishingGold River, BCEric PlummerTue, 04/20/2021 - 12:30Nathan George was pleased to see some serious action being taken.But George, the...
View ArticleTears flow as Ahousaht performs cleansing ceremony at former day school site
Tears flow as Ahousaht performs cleansing ceremony at former day school siteAhousaht, BCEric PlummerTue, 04/20/2021 - 15:15It’s been more than a year since one of the two former day school buildings...
View ArticleAhousaht Ha’wiih partner in rebuild of boardwalk to hot springs
Ahousaht Ha’wiih partner in rebuild of boardwalk to hot springsHot Springs Cove, BCEric PlummerWed, 04/21/2021 - 11:46Nearly two kilometers of boardwalk and staircases are being replaced as Maaqutusiis...
View ArticleReturning to Kelsmaht’s traditional territory
Returning to Kelsmaht’s traditional territoryVargas Island, BCEric PlummerWed, 04/21/2021 - 16:58The tide was out in the early morning as Genevieve Mack ran towards her grandmother who was carrying a...
View ArticleDiagnosis leads to healthy lifestyle changes
Diagnosis leads to healthy lifestyle changesPort Alberni, BCEric PlummerThu, 04/22/2021 - 11:10In January 2020, Robyn Samuel, youth navigator with Nuu-chah-nulth family and child services, found out...
View ArticleIndigenous and civil liberty organizations concerned about ‘overbroad and...
Indigenous and civil liberty organizations concerned about ‘overbroad and unconstitutional expansion of police powers’Victoria, BCEric PlummerThu, 04/22/2021 - 17:25Indigenous community groups and...
View ArticleHarm Reduction Coordinator
Harm Reduction Coordinator The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council is seeking a full-time, term (to March 31, 2022 with the possibility of an extension), Teechuktl (mental health) Harm Reduction Coordinator....
View ArticleAddressing Sexual Abuse by Building the Family Circle
Addressing Sexual Abuse by Building the Family CirclePort Alberni, BCEric PlummerMon, 04/26/2021 - 12:29As a teenager, Lisa Robinson lived in denial and repressed her emotions.She could not name what...
View ArticleFirst Nations face disproportionate burden during pandemic, says FNHA data
First Nations face disproportionate burden during pandemic, says FNHA dataEric PlummerMon, 04/26/2021 - 17:38A new Community Situation Report released by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)...
View ArticleMan’s death shows shortcomings in health monitoring
Man’s death shows shortcomings in health monitoringDuncan, BCEric PlummerTue, 04/27/2021 - 13:16The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) has released its report on the July 16, 2020 death of James...
View ArticleCrime down significantly in Port Alberni
Crime down significantly in Port Alberni Port Alberni, BCEric PlummerTue, 04/27/2021 - 20:40Crime is down across the board in Port Alberni for the first quarter of 2021.Inspector Eric Rochette of the...
View ArticleBusinesses cope with new COVID-19 travel restrictions
Businesses cope with new COVID-19 travel restrictionsTofino, BCEric PlummerWed, 04/28/2021 - 11:39A new public health order that came into effect on Friday restricts British Columbians from traveling...
View ArticleAdministrative Operations Manager
Administrative Operations ManagerThe Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) is now accepting applications for the career opportunity of Administrative Operations Manager.This challenging and dynamic...
View ArticleMore sports leadership needed in First Nation communities, says advocate
More sports leadership needed in First Nation communities, says advocatePort Alberni, BCEric PlummerFri, 04/30/2021 - 11:28Wally Samuel Sr. is still waiting for some younger individuals to step up to...
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