Note: This story was reprinted from Hakai Magazine and can be found in its entirety at https://www.hakaimagazine.com/features/guardians-coast.
By Shanna Baker
The Coast Tsimshian communities of Lax Kw'alaams & Metlakatla are spearheading an initiative to create an exhibit in the Prince Rupert airport. This exhibit will present the art, artists, environment and culture of the Coast Tsimshian People.
Click here for the guidelines for the Request for Art. For the guidelines for the various areas, vlick below:
The Metlakatla Governing Council is seeking five members to sit on the Lands Management Advisory Committee, a group which works cooperatively to advise on the implementation of the Metlakatla Land Code.
Please see the attached posting for more information.
Metlakatla DNA Project Update and New Research:
Are you interested in participating in the latest DNA Study? If you meet the criteria below, would you like to help the researchers find out how diet influences the natural bacteria in your mouth?
Metlakatla DNA Project Update and New Research:
Are you interested in participating in the latest DNA Study? If you meet the criteria below, would you like to help the researchers find out how diet influences the natural bacteria in your mouth?
For the 2017 salmon fishing season, the Skeena First Nations Technical Committee has recommended that all fisheries targeting Skeena sockeye are closed, due to poor forecasted returns. In light of expected low returns of Skeena sockeye in 2017, committee members have collaborated with each other to develop fishing plans for the 2017 Skeena salmon season.
The committee has come to general agreement on tec...hnical recommendations about how First Nations’ Section 35(1) access to Skeena salmon fisheries can be met and prioritized, second to conservation.
Please note that the free Wills and Estates Workshops scheduled for May 24 have been postponed until further notice. A new date will be provided once it has been confirmed.
The Metlakatla Fisheries Department will be hosting a food fish meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at the Nisga'a Hall in Prince Rupert from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss the upcoming salmon season and the food fish distribution program. Dinner will be provided.
The Metlakatla Development Corporation will be hosting an open house to provide more information about its proposed seniors housing development. The open house will take place on Monday, May 15 at the Lester Centre of the Arts beginning at 5 p.m.
Click here for more information on the project.
The Metlakatla Development Corporation is pleased to launch a contest to name the new seniors housing project being proposed for the former King Edward School site in Prince Rupert. Click here for more information.