The Nisga'a Fisheries and Wildlife Department held its annual year-end dinner on November 8, 2019. According to Fisheries Manager, Edward Desson, the event was "to acknowledge the contributions made by the many field and office employees who help to make the fisheries program such an overwhelming success. This year, the Director, Harry Nyce Sr., was happy to recognize a number of long-term employees for their dedication to the program. Among these were:

• Tanya Clayton – 20 years
• Niva Percival – 20 years
• Simon Haldane – 20 years
• Isaac Guno – 20 years
• Kirby Guno – 20 years
• Gary Gonu – 10 years
• Amber McKay – 5 years
• Vern McKay Sr. – 5 years
• Phillip Azak – 5 years

The Department is extremely grateful for the contributions that these and other long standing employees have made to the excellent management of Nass River salmon stocks.

Of particular note, Tim Angus received the Leonard Squires Memorial Award for outstanding performance and dedication in 2019."

Congratulations to the Fisheries and Wildlife  staff for their many years of hard work!