HOOBIYEE

Well, the oolichans have not yet arrived, but there are sure signs that they are on their way!

The Hoobiyee celebration held in the Nisga'a Village of Gitwinksihlkw last week was a huge success.  Congratulations to the host community, the "Home of Hoobiyee" on being such wonderful hosts.

Until next year in Laxgalts'ap, enjoy your fruitful season of harvest throughout the year!

Visit our PHOTO ALBUM for pictoral highlights from Hoobiyee 2013 in Gitwinksihlkw.

All about Treaties in Gatineau this Week

APTN National News

The architects responsible for crafting modern day treaties are gathering this week in Gatineau.

They’re coming together to not only celebrate their accomplishments of the past 40 years but also plan to chart a path forward for full treaty implementation.

APTN National News reporter Nancy Pince has the STORY.

All Canadians Benefit When Modern Treaties Are Fully Implemented

(February 28, 2013, Ottawa) Convening on the 40th anniversary of the historic Calder judgment by the Supreme Court of Canada, political leaders at the Land Claims Agreements Coalition national conference today called upon the Government of Canada to fully and fairly implement modern treaties. Mr. Justice Thomas Berger, the lawyer who argued the Calder case, encouraged the Coalition to hold the Government of Canada accountable for modern treaty implementation.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Address Delegation at National Land Claims Agreements Coalition Conference

February 27, 2013

Ottawa, ON) – As part of a panel of Indigenous leaders, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will discuss the importance and mutual benefits for all parties to Treaty and agreements to commit to implementation at the fourth annual National Land Claims Agreements Coalition Conference taking place this week at the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau.

NLG Staff Participate in Pink Shirt Day to Support Anti-bullying

Background of Pink Shirt Day:

“Pink Shirt Day was originally organized by two Nova Scotia students who bought and distributed 50 pink shirts after a male student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt during the first week of school. Pink Shirt Day has since become a national campaign against bullying.” (The Guardian www.theguardian.pe.ca)

Check out this Youtube video

GET YOUR PINK ON!

Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Assistant Program

In Partnership with Native Education College,

Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute

is pleased to offer 

Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Assistant Program

(pending sufficient interest) 

This three week entry level program will offer:

ECE 111 Guiding & Caring for Young Children          3 credits

ECE 113 Health, Safety & Nutrition                   3 credits

ECE 123 Language & Literature                         3 credits

Terrace Standard: Nass Valley resident named to health authority board

By Staff Writer - Terrace Standard
Published: February 21, 2013 4:00 PM
Updated: February 22, 2013 9:59 AM

A NASS VALLEY resident has been named to the board of the Northern Health Authority.

RCMP "Name the Puppy" Contest for Youth!

“Name the Puppy” 2013

Innisfail, Alberta – February 19, 2013

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) needs help in naming a handful of their newest (and cutest) recruits!

Young Canadians are invited to submit a name suggestion for one of 10 German Shepherd

puppies soon to be born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) at Innisfail, Alberta.

Basic Northwest Coast Art Formline Designing Workshop

 BASIC NORTHWEST COAST ART FORMLINE DESIGNING WORKSHOP

 

PLACE-Nisga’a Museum Multipurpose Room

DATE- March 4th to March 8th, 2013

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED-12 Adults

TIME-9:00 AM-5:00 PM

FEE: Free of Charge

LUNCH: Participants will be required to bring lunch on the first four days, and lunch will be provided for day 5.

Press Release: A Change at Nisga'a Lisims Government

NLG reluctantly accepts resignation of CEO who will work over next few months to assist in smooth transition

Gitlaxt'aamiks, BC, February 21, 2013 – Nisga’a Lisims Government announced that it has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Frederic Tolmie from the position of CEO of Nisga’a Lisims Government.

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