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’ Sayt-K’ilim-G-oot Nisga’a Lisims Government Newsletter Spring 2021 ‑
In this issue //////
President’s Message........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Nisga’a Nation Shares in Grief of the Discovery of Remains of 215 Children at Kamloops Indian Residential School.................4
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Nisga’a Nation Mourns the Loss of Thomas Berger......................................................................................................................... 5
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Rehabilitated Eagle Returns to the Nass..........................................................................................................................................6
Hoobiyee Nisga’a Nation Virtual Showcase with CFNR.................................................................................................................... 7
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Nisga’a Nation Virtual Memorial........................................................................................................................................................8
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Vancouver Canucks Indigenous Peoples Night / Honouring Youth Indigenous Athletes...............................................................9
PUBLIC NOTICE / Sea Lion (T’ibin) Consumption / NFWD............................................................................................................. 10
PUBLIC NOTICE / NFWD Seal Study.................................................................................................................................................11
Public Notice / Nisga’a Bivalve Notice / Nisga’a Fisheries & Wildlife............................................................................................ 12
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Nisga’a Fisheries & Wildlife / Notice of Mountain Goat Study...................................................................................................... 14
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2021 Halibut Licence & Quota Information / Applications to Lease.............................................................................................. 15
Message from the President of the Nisga’a Nation on LNG.......................................................................................................... 16
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Nisga’a Child and Family Services Contacts.................................................................................................................................... 17
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Flooding Updates on the Nisga’a Highway...................................................................................................................................... 18
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The Giving Voice Project / Giving Voice and Being Heard / The 7 Invitations................................................................................ 19
Notice to Participate / Housing Condition Assessment & Energy Savings Kit Installation.........................................................20
Notice 1 of Indigenous Communities Conservation Program / Stream 2 / Rebates for Home Energy Upgrades...................... 24
Cultural Calendar / June 1, 2021........................................................................................................................................................25
NVHA / Nisga’a Healer newsletter now available...........................................................................................................................29
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Emergency Preparedness Committee / Province of BC and Nisga’a Nation
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to move forward with cautious steps for a careful and safe restart.............................................................................................30
NVHA COVID-19 Update / May 25, 2021.......................................................................................................................................... 33
We are hiring / Data Entry Clerk......................................................................................................................................................34
We are hiring / Fisheries Technician/Deckhand — Prince Rupert................................................................................................... 35
We are hiring / Fisheries and Wildlife Manager..............................................................................................................................36
Board of Education Meeting / School District No. 92 (Nisga’a)...................................................................................................... 37
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We are hiring / Forest Resource Officer..........................................................................................................................................38
We are hiring / Information Technology Director............................................................................................................................39
2021 Property Tax Notice................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Resolutions from NLG Executive Meeting / Jan 12,18,27,28, 2021 ................................................................................................ 41
Resolutions from NLG Executive Meeting / February 24-25, 2021 ...............................................................................................45
Resolutions from NLG Executive Meeting / March 24–25 / 2021 .................................................................................................47
Resolutions from NLG Executive Meeting / April 21–23 / 2021 ....................................................................................................50
Resolutions from NLG Executive Meeting / May 26–28 / 2021 .................................................................................................... 53
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President’s Message
Greetings to the Nisga’a Nation
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I would first like to extend my sincere condolences to all of
those families grieving. I also offer my thoughts and prayers
to those battling cancer or other illnesses.
It has indeed been a very trying time — especially with the
recent news of the discovery of 215 remains of children who
attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. May the
legacy of those precious souls lead us all forward in a good way.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became incredibly important
for us to find innovative ways to offer support — especially to
our elders. On April 19th I was happy to have had the opportunity
to visit our Nisga’a residents at Terraceview Lodge along with
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representatives of the Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation. Before
Christmas, Nisga’a Lisims Government on behalf of the Nisga’a
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Nation contributed to the Foundation’s ‘Wrap a Door’ initiative
for Nisga’a residents at Terraceview Lodge. A small gesture that
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would go a long way to brighten the lives for the residents.
I would like to commend the staff of NLG’s Programs & Services
directorate for the incredibly kind gesture with the Wellness
Bag initiative — again another heartfelt gesture to our elders
in each of the four Nisga’a Villages to let them know we thank
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them for their knowledge and wisdom and that we care.
The roll out of the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19
vaccine was a very joyous experience for those in the Nass
Valley who received it. The vaccine brings us one step closer
to returning to normal, but as the roll out of the vaccine
continues everywhere, we must continue to stay the course
and practice safe, COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Once again, I extend well wishes to all for continued health
and safety.
’ , gabiihl hiy’
Si’aamhl wilsim
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Sincerely,
Nox- s Wil-luu G-aamiks Hlok- s
Eva Clayton
President
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Nisga’a Nation Shares in Grief of the Discovery
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of Remains of 215 Children at Kamloops Indian
Residential School
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Nisga’a Nation Mourns the Loss of ‑ Thomas Berger continued on page 6 /// Page 5
Loss of Thomas Berger... / continued from page 5
Rehabilitated Eagle Returns to the Nass
On February 25, 2021 an eagle was reported injured in Gingolx.
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Staff of the Gingolx Maintenance Department were able to cage
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the eagle and report it to NLG’s Department of Compliance and
Enforcement who then picked up and transported the eagle to
Terrace to meet Northern Lights Shelter of Smithers, BC.
Fortunately, the eagle fully recovered from its injuries and was
transported by NLG’s Enforcement Officers to Lax‑galts’ap where
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it was released at Maple Point. This release spot was perfect as
there are no power lines or obstructions in the area.
This is an incredibly heartwarming story and one we should
all enjoy!
To report similar incidents, use the NLG Department
of Compliance & Enforcement’s online reporting tool:
http://reportviolation.nisgaanation.ca or call their
on-call cellular phone at 250 975 1936.
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Hoobiyee Nisga’a Nation Virtual
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Showcase with CFNR
Nisga’a Lisims Government was proud to co-sponsor CFNR’s Hoobiyee Nisga’a Nation —
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Virtual Showcase on February 19 and 20, 2021. Watch on CFNR’s website:
www.cfnrfm.ca/2021/02/17/hobiyee-nisgaa-nation-virtual-showcase/
Hoobiyee … the rising of the waxing crescent
moon, as winter nears its final act. Each February
since the dawn of time, the Nisga’a Nation
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celebrate this as the start of the New Harvest
Season. The crescent moon also signifies the
oolichan run and a time of great harvest.
View performances from past Hoobiyee
celebrations from 2015 — onward for a walk down
Hoobiyee Memory Lane from CFNR’s website too!
With thanks to fellow co-sponsors, CFNR,
Cedar Coast Dental and MNP Consulting.
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Nisga’a Nation Virtual Memorial
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021 a virtual memorial was held via Zoom to honour and pay tribute to all Nisga’a citizens
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that have passed on to the spirit world since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vancouver Canucks Indigenous Peoples Night /
Honouring Youth Indigenous Athletes
Nisga’a Lisims Government,
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in partnership with Rogers
Communications, is proud to
feature young Nisga’a Athlete
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Matthew Stewart-Clayton who
participated in the Vancouver
Canucks Indigenous Peoples
Night on Saturday March 13th
via Zoom.
Matthew Stewart-Clayton is from Wilps
Gwisk’aayn and hails from the community
of New Aiyansh.
Currently Matthew is in Grade 12 and
attending Caledonia Secondary School in
Terrace, British Columbia. Since moving
to Terrace in his Grade 10 year, Matthew
has had the opportunity to play with the
Caledonia Kermodes, travelling all over the
north and south as far as Vancouver competing Now Matthew plays men’s soccer with his home
in basketball tournaments. community or any Nisga’a team when he can.
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In the off season Matthew also had the opportunity to When Matthew isn’t playing sports, he is volunteering to
try out for the Northwest UNBC Timberwolves Basketball coach or referee the little leagues basketball at Caledonia
team. Matthew made that team a few years in a row. every Friday.
Travelled and competing in Edmonton and Langley in
the months of April and May. After graduation Matthew plans on attending UNBC to
continue his basketball/soccer dreams.
Matthew also takes so much pride in representing his
community of New Aiyansh at the Junior All Native and The past year Matthew has grown to love cooking and
All Native Basketball Tournaments every year. would love to study in culinary arts, like his Ye’e Fred.
When Matthew was in grade 9 and 10, in summer months We thank Matthew’s mother Melissa Clayton for
he played with Northwest White Caps Soccer Academy and contributing Matthew’s bio and photographs!
Terrace Youth Soccer.
Si’aamhl wilin Matthew!
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PUBLIC NOTICE / Sea Lion (T’ibin)
Consumption / NFWD
/// Page 10PUBLIC NOTICE / NFWD Seal Study
/// Page 11Public Notice / Nisga’a Bivalve
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Notice / Nisga’a Fisheries & Wildlife
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continued on page 13 /// Page 12Bivalve Notice... / continued from page 12
/// Page 13Nisga’a Fisheries & Wildlife /
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Notice of Mountain Goat Study
/// Page 142021 Halibut Licence & Quota Information /
Applications to Lease
/// Page 15Message from the President of the Nisga’a Nation on LNG - continued on page 17 /// Page 16
Message from the President on LNG... / continued from page 16
To watch the Message from the President online go to:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTMaPhvm7z0
Nisga’a Child and Family Services Contacts
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Nisga’a Child & Family Services Sub Offices
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5100 Skateen Avenue
PO Box 231 Prince Rupert
New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0 860 3rd Avenue
Phone: 250 633 2603 PO Box 21010
Fax: 250 633 2609 Prince Rupert, BC V8G 4P2
Toll Free: 1 888 633 2603 Phone: 250 627 4141
Fax: 250 627 4151
FGC: 250 633 2552 Toll Free: 1 866 627 4141
Toll Free: 1 866 990 2552
Terrace
IDP: 250 633 2085 #200, 4545 Lazelle Avenue
Terrace, BC V8G 4E1
NSCD Coordinator: 250 633 2319 Phone: 250 635 3008
Toll Free: 1 888 633 2319 Fax: 250 635 3040
Toll Free: 1 877 635 3008
NSCD Consultant: 250 633 2593
Toll Free: 1 888 533 2593
NSCD Support Worker: 250 633 2135
Toll Free: 1 888 633 2135
/// Page 17Flooding Updates on the Nisga’a Highway
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Please check www.drivebc.ca for current
updates. Continue to stay safe!
June 3, 2021 — 5:35pm
High Flood Warning — Ministry of Transportation and Infra‑
structure has closed the Nisga’a Highway from Y (on lava
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beds) to Lax‑galts’ap due to increased water levels at WD
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Mckay Bridge. Highway Crews will re-evaluate the highway
at 8:00 am Friday June 4, 2021.
June 5, 2021 — 10:20am
The water level has dropped significantly overnight, and
DriveBC website is currently down and does not have up‑
there is down to about 30cm or so in the deep parts.
dated information. Please remain home until further notice,
contact your Village Government for any assistance.
We are opening the road shortly to two way traffic for
vehicles with high clearance. There is some damage to
June 3, 2021 — 12:25pm
the shoulders, so it is a bit narrow in places through there.
HIGH FLOOD WARNING — Ministry of Transportation and
Emil Anderson is going to put out some delineators to
Infrastructure has closed the Nisga’a Highway to light duty
mark it, and drivers should use caution through there. ‑
traffic (Cars and Small SUV’s) at Mckay Bridge.
We expect to be able to open to all traffic by early this
Travel in small cars and SUVs is not recommended in the
afternoon. Emil Anderson, and Ministry staff will be as‑
Vetter Creek area on lava beds (A-frame to Tree Mould) and
sessing the roads and bridges throughout the day today.
between the Nass Rd and Big Cedar Bridge (45.2 km marker)
due to flooding over the road. Recommend only trucks at
The No Name wall area has minimal water on the road,
this time. More information to come as soon as available.
but there is damage to the shoulder and asphalt in that
area as well.
June 3, 2021 — 11:14am
Between Gitwinksihlkw and Gitlax‑t’aamiks on the lava beds:
June 4, 2021 — 6:13pm
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has
HIGH FLOOD WARNING — Ministry of Transportation and
confirmedthat Nisga’a Highway 113 will be closed overnight
‑ Infrastructure has closed the Nisga’a Highway to light duty
because the water level has not subsided enough to allow ‑
traffic (Cars and Small SUVs) at Mckay Bridge, Vetter Creek
for safe passage of vehicles. Water levels continue to lower
area on lava beds (A-frame to Tree Mould) and between
in most sections along the lava beds so we are hopeful
nass road and Big Cedar Bridge (45.2 km marker) due to
conditions will improve overnight and most if not all routes
flooding over the road. Recommend only trucks at this
will be able to be opened in the morning.
time. More information to come as soon as available.
The contractor will assess in the morning and we will
June 3, 2021 — 8:07am
update Drive BC the conditions are known.
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has
closed the Nisga’a Highway at the McKay Bridge to light
June 4, 2021 — 12:39pm ‑
duty traffic (small cars) due to flooding over the road.
The waters rose more overnight but appears to be cresting.
The full highway closure remains in effect and the next up‑
Please check www.drivebc.ca for further updates.
date from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Travel safe!
will be at 4:00pm.
/// Page 18The Giving Voice Project / Giving Voice
and Being Heard / The 7 Invitations
/// Page 19Notice to Participate / Housing
Condition Assessment & Energy Savings
Kit Installation
continued on page 21
/// Page 20Housing Condition Assessment... / continued from page 20
continued on page 22
/// Page 21Housing Condition Assessment... / continued from page 21 continued on page 23 /// Page 22
Housing Condition Assessment... / continued from page 22
/// Page 23Notice 1 of Indigenous Communities
Conservation Program / Stream 2 /
Rebates for Home Energy Upgrades
/// Page 24Cultural Calendar / June 1, 2021
NISGA’A NATION CULTURAL EVENTS CALENDAR
Announcements courtesy of Nisga’a Lisims Government
Please provide the details of your Event such as the: date(s), name of event, location and if applicable the tribe(s)
and the Wilp(s) involved. Please provide all necessary information for your booking. If your event is not in the
Cultural Calendar the event maybe missing information; please contact main reception.
Submit to: Bryanna Pelletier, Main Receptionist – bpelletier@nisgaa.net
Nisga’a Lisims Government
2000 Lisims Drive, PO Box 231,
New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0
Revised: June 1, 2021 Tel (250)633-3000 Toll Free: 1-866-633-0888
Fax 250.633- 2367 Website: www.nisgaanation.ca
__________________________________________________________________________________________
June 2021
May 2021 5 WEDDING June 2021
29 WEDDING Samuel T. Stevens / Flora Thelma
30 Family Reunion &
Lawrence Moore / Micita Barton Stewart
Celebration
Son of Alan Moore & the late Victoria Dinner & Dance
Grandson of the Late James/Norma
McMillan Lax̱ sgiik
Lincoln (Arlene Lincoln) &
Daughter of Melvin & Rita Barton Sgańisim Sim’oogit Sagawe’en
The Late Robert Sr/Thelma Stevens
Laxsgiik / Ganada
(Robert Stevens) Prince Rupert, BC
Wilps Hleek / Wilps Ksim Xsaan
Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jason Moved from July 1, 2020
Lax̱̱ g̱̱ alts’ap, BC
Stewart
G̱ anada / Laxgibuu
Wilps Ax̱ dii Wil Luug̱ ooda /
Wilps Axgwindaskw
Gingolx, BC
Moved to August 7, 2021
July 2021
May 2021 02-03 STONE MOVING
29 WEDDING FOR THE LATE:
Medrick Azak / Gena Edwards
June 2021 Isabel Stevens (Watts)
Parents: Clifford & Millie 19 Nisga’a Elementary Lax̱ sgiik
Azak/Sharon & Jolly Edwards Secondary School Sgańisim Sim’oogit Sagawe’en
Nisga’a -G̱ anada
2021 Graduation Nisga’a Hall
Wilps Ksim X̱ saan/Lillooet
Commencement Ceremony Prince Rupert, BC
Kamloops, BC
Nisga’a Elementary Secondary Moved from July 3-4, 2020
School Gymnasium
Gitlaxt’aamiks, BC
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/// Page 25Cultural Calendar... / continued from page 25
July 2021
August 2021
03 WEDDING 14 WEDDING
Roberto Azevedo / Mercy Davis July 2021
Son of Maria & John Azevedo Allan McKay Jr. / Chantelle
Daughter of Norma & the Late Stephens
Charles Davis 31 WEDDING
Hosting Tribe: G̱ anada Son of Allan Sr. & Teena McKay
Allan McKay Jr. / Chantelle
/ Wilps Ni᾽isjoohl Stephens Daughter of Harry & Anita Stephens
(Private Ceremony Vancouver, BC)
Blessing & Reception postponed to Son of Allan Sr. & Teena McKay G̱ anada / Lax̱ gibuu
Wilps Ax̱ dii Wil Luug̱ ooda / Wilps
Daughter of Harry & Anita Stephens Duuḵ ’
October 30, 2021
Lax̱̱̱̱ g̱̱ alts’ap, BC G̱ anada / Lax̱ gibuu
Moved from May 8, 2021 Wilps Ax̱ dii Wil Luug̱ ooda / Wilps Lax̱̱ g̱̱ alts’ap, BC
Duuḵ ’ Moved from July 31, 2021
Lax̱̱ g̱̱ alts’ap, BC
Moved to August 14, 2021
July 2021
August 2021
10 50th Wedding
August 2021 21 STONE MOVING
Anniversary FOR THE LATE
Mr. and Mrs. John and Betty 07 WEDDING Charles E. Davis
Clayton
Samuel T. Stevens / Flora Thelma Laxsgiik
Laxsgiik/Ganada
Stewart Sim’oogit Xsgaak
Terrace, BC
Grandson of the Late James/Norma Laxgalts’ap, BC
Lincoln (Arlene Lincoln) &
The Late Robert Sr/Thelma Stevens
(Robert Stevens)
July 2021 Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jason August 2021
Stewart 28 WEDDING
17 WEDDING G̱ anada / Laxgibuu Vincent Johnson / Zelda Komurcu
Justin Clayton / Hannah Robinson Wilps Ax̱ dii Wil Luug̱ ooda / (Barton)
Son of Tracey Clayton Wilps Axgwindaskw Gisk’aast/Laxsgiik
Daughter of Patrick Leeson and Gingolx, BC Wilp Ni’isyuus/Kwa’kaans
Glenna Robinson
Moved from June 5, 2021 Gingolx, BC
Invite only.
Gisḵ’aast / G̱ anada
Wilps Wisin XbiÍtkw / Wilps Ax̱ dii Wil
Luug̱ ooda
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/// Page 26Cultural Calendar... / continued from page 26
September 2021
17-18 STONE MOVING
September 2021
FOR THE LATE: October 2021
4 WEDDING Susan Trimble
Ashlee Shanisa Thompson / Desmond Barton 8-9 STONE MOVING
Nathan Fehr Lax̱ sgiik FOR THE LATE:
Daughter of Kimberly & Franklin Kwa’kaans
McDonald & the Late Bradley Willard Sigidimnak’ Diiks Kate Tait
Gingolx, BC
Thompson Mercy Dorothy Moore
Son of Dawn & Tim Fehr MOVED FROM
Janet Stevens
Laxgibuu / Smithers September 18-19, 2020
Marka Robinson
Wilps Ksdiyaawak / Smithers
Elsie Robinson
Gitlaxt’aamiks Recreation Centre
Lax̱ sgiik
Gitlaxt’aamiks, BC
Wilps Laaõ
September 2021 Laxgalts’ap, BC
24-25 STONE MOVING MOVED FROM
November 13-14, 2020
FOR THE LATE:
September 2021 Nicole McKay
Louise Holota
10-11 STONE MOVING
Daryl Swanson
FOR THE LATE:
Leonardus Kheelan Tyrone Howard October 2021
Oscar H. Mercer
Lax̱ sgiik
Cuthbert Munroe
Wilps Bayt Ńeeâhl 15-16 STONE MOVING
Cecil M. Morven Laxgalts’ap, BC FOR THE LATE:
Loretta Schmelzel (nee Doolan) MOVED FROM Charles Kingston
Dorothy (Sharon) Russ SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2020 Damon Ross Elliott
G̱ anada Lax̱ gibuu
Wilps Ksim X̱ saan Wilps Ksdiyaawak
MOVED FROM October 2021
New Aiyansh, BC
October 16-17, 2020 1-2 STONE MOVING
Gitlaxt’aamiks, BC
FOR THE LATE:
Chemako Morgan aka
Mike Woods
Ganada
Wilps Axdii Wil Luugooda
New Aiyansh, BC
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/// Page 27Cultural Calendar... / continued from page 27
October 2021 November 2021
STONE MOVING November 2021
22-23 26-27 STONE MOVING
FOR THE LATE: 5-6 STONE MOVING FOR THE LATE:
James Edmund Adams Leonard Guy McKay
FOR THE LATE:
Vern Harvey Gosnell Gisḵ’aast
Guy Craig McKay
Sadie Elizabeth Robinson Wilps Wisin Xbiètkw
Lax̱ gibuu
Humphrey Davis Wilps Ńagwa’un Lax̱̱ g̱̱ alts’ap, BC
Herbert (Herbie) McKay Laxgalts’ap Community Centre MOVED FROM May 14th and
Lax̱ gibuu Laxgalts’ap, BC 15th, 2021
Wilps Duuḵ ’ MOVED FROM
Gitlaxt’aamiks, BC November 20-21, 2020
MOVED FROM
October 23-24, 2020
November 2021
12-13 STONE MOVING
FOR THE LATE: March 2022
October 2021 Ernest Johnson Morven
19 WEDDING
30 WEDDING Lax̱ sgiik
Matthew James Wesley / Susan
Blessing and Reception Wilps Gitähoon
Sharon Azak
Roberto Azevedo / Mercy Davis Gitlaxt’aamiks, BC Son of Deborah & Allan Azak
Son of Maria & John Azevedo MOVED FROM Daughter of Audrey & (late) Jerry
Azak
Daughter of Norma & the Late November 6-7, 2020
Charles Davis Laxsgiik / Ganada
Wilps Hleek Gans Naaw / Wilps
Hosting Tribe: G̱ anada
Ax̱ dii Wil Luug̱ooda
/ Wilps Ni᾽isjoohl
Laxgalts’ap, BC November 2021 Gitwinksihlkw & Gitlaxtaamiks
19-20 STONE MOVING
FOR THE LATE:
Kevin Morven
Lax̱ gibuu
Wilps SÞat’iin
Gitlaxt’aamiks, BC
MOVED FROM
November 12-13, 2020
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/// Page 28Cultural Calendar... / continued from page 28
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Roberta Gosnell / Maverick Moore
Daughter of Frank Gosnell & Kate Nurses page 12
Mercer
Son of (Late) Jarel Alexcee & Collette
Moore NVHA Holiday closure page 13
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/// Page 29Emergency Preparedness Committee /
Province of BC and Nisga’a Nation to move
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forward with cautious steps for a careful
and safe restart
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Careful and safe restart... / continued from page 32
For all information on Covid-19, including a timeline, visit the NLG website:
https://www.nisgaanation.ca/covid-19
NVHA COVID-19 Update / May 25, 2021
Since last week’s update, Nisga’a Valley Health Authority’s COVID testing since March 2020:
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Medical Director has reported zero additional positive test Tested: 1,432 Died: 5
results. We still have one person recovering in hospital so listed Positive: 215 Negative: 1,217
as “active”. We have zero test results pending. Active: 1 Pending: 0
Recovered: 209
Next update will be with any significant change or as
determined by the EOC.
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Deckhand — Prince Rupert
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Fisheries and Wildlife Manager... / continued from page 36
Board of Education Meeting /
School District No. 92 (Nisga’a)
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Information Technology Director... / continued from page 39
2021 Property Tax Notice
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Resolutions from NLG Executive Meeting /
Jan 12,18,27,28, 2021 The following is a summary, and is not an exhaustive list of all Executive
Resolutions e.g. “Adoption of the Agenda” is not included.
Resolution 2021 / 02 Resolution 2021 / 04
CONSIDERING THAT under the Nisga’a Emergency CONSIDERING THAT the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims
‑ ‑
Program Act (the “Act”), the Executive may make Government (the “Executive”) has been made aware that
regulations it considers necessary or advisable for approximately 68 individuals residing on Nisga’a Lands
‑
the purposes of the Act; have recently tested positive for the COVID-19 virus;
MOVED THAT: AND CONSIDERING THAT the designated health services
provider of the Nisga’a Nation, the Nisga’a Valley Health
‑ ‑
(1) under the Act, the Executive enact the Nisga’a Authority (“NVHA”), has advised the Executive of the
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Emergency Program Regulation attached to this potential risks of the further spread of the COVID-19 virus
motion as Appendix “A” (the “Regulation”); without immediate measures;
(2) the Regulation come into force on the date it is AND CONSIDERING THAT the presence of the COVID-19
signed by the President; and virus on Nisga’a Lands creates an imminent and serious
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threat to the health of Nisga’a citizens and other residents
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(3) the President be authorized: of Nisga’a Lands;
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(a) to sign this Resolution; and
(b) to sign the Regulation to evidence its enactment. AND CONSIDERING THAT the Executive has determined
that prompt coordination of action and special regulation
of persons to protect the health and welfare of people is
necessary;
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CONSIDERING THAT amendments to the Nisga’a AND CONSIDERING THAT the Emergency Preparedness
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Enforcement Regulation are desirable in respect of Committee and NVHA have recommended certain tempo‑
contraventions of section 37 the Nisga’a Emergency rary emergency measures to the Executive to respond to
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Program Act and section 2 of the Nisga’a Emergency this situation;
‑
Program Regulation;
AND CONSIDERING THAT the plan attached to this motion
MOVED THAT: as Appendix “A” (the “Orders”) sets out temporary emer‑
gency measures to respond to this situation,
(1) the Executive enact the Nisga’a Enforcement
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Amendment Regulation, 2021 attached to this AND FURTHER CONSIDERING THAT Nisga’a Lisims
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motion as Appendix “A” (the “Regulation”); Government has notified the Province of British Columbia
of its intention to implement certain emergency measures
(2) the Regulation come into force on the date it is utilizing the Executive’s powers under the Nisga’a
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signed by the President; and Emergency Program Act, as well as its intention to
work together as partners to manage this situation,
(3) the President be authorized:
(a) to sign this Resolution; and continued on page 42
(b) to sign the Regulation to evidence its enactment.
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MOVED THAT the Executive
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1. declare under section 19 of the Nisga’a Emergency
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Program Act that a state of local emergency exists CONSIDERING THAT by Resolution 2021/04 (the
on Nisga’a Lands, in all four Nisga’a Villages, due “Resolution”), the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims Government
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to the known occurrences of the COVID-19 virus on (the “Executive”) declared under section 19 of the Nisga’a
‑
Nisga’a Lands and the threat of further infection Emergency Program Act (the “Act”) that a state of local
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through contact if the situation is not contained emergency exists on Nisga’a Lands, in all four Nisga’a
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(the “Declaration”); Villages, due to the known occurrences of the COVID-19
virus on Nisga’a Lands and the threat of further infection
‑
2. order under section 27 of the Nisga’a Emergency through contact if the situation is not contained (the
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Program Act that the plan attached to this motion “Declaration”);
as Appendix “A” (the “Order”) are the temporary acts
and procedures necessary to prevent, respond to and AND CONSIDERING THAT the Declaration included an order
alleviate the effects of the known occurrences of the under section 27 of the Act, outlining certain acts and
COVID-19 virus on Nisga’a Lands and the threat of procedures to be carried out in order to prevent, respond to
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further infection through contact if the situation is and alleviate the effects of the known occurrences of the
not contained; COVID-19 virus on Nisga’a Lands (the “Order”);
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3. empower the following persons to do all acts necessary AND CONSIDERING THAT the number of known occurrences
to implement the Order: of the COVID-19 virus on Nisga’a Lands has not diminished
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a. Nisga’a public officers, as directed by the since the Declaration and the threat of further infection
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Director of Enforcement and Emergency Services; through contact of the COVID-19 virus on Nisga’a Lands
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continues;
b. any person acting under a contract with the
Nisga’a Nation entered into for the purposes AND FURTHER CONSIDERING THAT the Declaration may
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of implementing the Orders, as directed by be extended for an additional seven day period with the
the Director of Enforcement and Emergency approval of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor
Services; and General or the Lieutenant Governor in Council under section
26 (1) of the Act (the “Minister’s Approval”);
4. authorize and direct the Chief Executive Officer and
Director of Communications and Inter-Governmental MOVED THAT the Executive
Relations to, as soon as practicable:
a. forward a copy of the Declaration and Order to 1. extend the duration of the Declaration, including the
each Nisga’a Village Government and to the Order, for a further seven day period, to take effect upon
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Minister of Public Safety & Solicitor General the Minister’s Approval;
in accordance with section 24 of the Nisga’a
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Emergency Program Act; and 2. authorize and direct the Chief Executive Officer to seek
the Minister’s Approval without delay; and
b. cause the details of the Declaration and Order
to be published in accordance with Nisga’a law, 3. authorize and direct the Chief Executive Officer and
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published on the Nisga’a Nation’s website, and Director of Communications and Inter-Governmental
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communicated through any other means that the Relations, to, as soon as practicable after receiving any
Director of Communications and Inter-Governmen‑ Minister’s Approval:
tal Relations considers appropriate. i. forward a copy of the Declaration, including the
Order, and the Minister’s Approval to each Nisga’a
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Village Government in accordance with sections communities to improve access by improving internet
26(2) and 24 of the Nisga’a Emergency Program speeds and increasing wireless mobility coverage (the
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Act; and “Universal Broadband Fund”);
ii. cause the details of the Declaration, including the AND CONSIDERING THAT the Nisga’a Nation and its wholly-
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Order, and the Minister’s Approval to be published owned subsidiary, Lisims Internet & Technology Ltd., are
in accordance with Nisga’a law, published on the licensed with CRTC and are required to comply with the
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Nisga’a Nation’s website, and communicated Minimum Standards;
‑
through any other means that the Director
of Communications and Inter-Governmental AND CONSIDERING THAT Executive of Nisga’a Lisims
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Relations considers appropriate. Government (the “Executive”) approved the Nisga’a
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Nation’s previous CRTC application in June 2020;
AND FURTHER CONSIDERING THAT it is in the best
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interest of Nisga’a citizens to have comparable levels
‑
CONSIDERING THAT the President of the Nisga’a Nation of internet and wireless coverage to residents living
‑
has received a letter received January 5, 2021 from the elsewhere in the province;
Regional Director General for the Pacific Region concerning
the expiration of the term for Mr. Harry Nyce, Canadian MOVED THAT the Executive
Northern Panel member for the Pacific Salmon Commission,
and the desire to receive a nomination for appointment to 1. recommend to Finance Committee and to Wilp
this seat (the “PSC nomination letter”); Si’ayuuk‑hl Nisga’a that the Finance Committee and
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Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl Nisga’a approve up to $1,310,000 in
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MOVED THAT the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims Government funding (the “Nisga’a Nation Investment”) on the
‑ ‑
understanding that the Nisga’a Nation Investment
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1. nominate and recommend the reappointment of will be matched by an ISED contribution of $8,640,000
Mr. Harry Nyce Sr. as Canadian Northern Panel member (for a total investment of $9,950,000), and
for the Pacific Salmon Commission; and
2. authorize the IT Manager in coordination with the
2. direct the Chief Executive Officer to communicate the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer
Executive’s recommendation to Ms. Sandra Davies of Nisga’a Lisims Government to finalize and submit
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and/or Ms. Shannon Balfry as indicated in the PSC the Universal Broadband Fund application.
nomination letter.
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CONSIDERING THAT it is anticipated that Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl
CONSIDERING THAT Canadian Radio-television and Nisga’a, acting under the trust agreement between the
‑
Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”) has declared Nisga’a Nation and the Royal Trust Corporation of Canada
‑
that broadband internet is an essential service and has respecting the Nisga’a Settlement Trust dated December
‑
developed a policy outlining minimum standards for all 20, 2000, as amended (the “Trust Agreement”), may at its
licensees (the “Minimum Standards”); next regular sitting direct the current Trustee, as defined in
the Trust Agreement (the “Trustee”), to make a distribution
AND FURTHER CONSIDERING THAT Innovation, Science from the Trust Fund, as defined in the Trust Agreement
and Economic Development (ISED) is accepting funding (the “Trust Fund”), to the Nisga’a Nation in the amount
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applications to bridge the digital divide and enable rural and on the terms and conditions set out below;
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MOVED THAT the Nisga’a Lisims Government Executive, with such modifications as may be determined to be
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acting under section 4.3 of the Trust Agreement, notify the appropriate by the Director in consultation with the
Trustee that it is anticipated that Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl Nisga’a, Chief Executive Officer of Nisga’a Lisims Government,
‑ ‑
acting under section 4.3 of the Trust Agreement, may at and
its next regular sitting direct that the Trustee, acting under
section 4.2(b) of the Trust Agreement, make a distribution 2. direct the Director to forward the proposed Annual
from the Trust Fund to the Nisga’a Nation: Fishing Plan to the Joint Fisheries Management
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Committee.
1. in the total amount of $8,240,884.00 and
2. to be paid in one instalment on or before March 31, 2021.
Resolution 2021 / 17
CONSIDERING THAT the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims
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Government (the “Executive”) has reviewed the
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recommendation set out in the briefing note provided by
CONSIDERING THAT the Deputy Director of Programs and the President of the Nisga’a Nation entitled “Outgoing
‑
Services of Nisga’a Lisims Government has submitted on 2016-2020 Government Recommendations” (the “Outgoing
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behalf of the Nisga’a Nation an application to the Northern Government Recommendations” briefing note”);
‑
Development Initiative Trust (“NDIT”) for funding in the
amount of $50,000 to support the creation of an internship MOVED THAT the Executive accept the recommendation
position to serve the functions set out in application set out in the Outgoing Government Recommendations
attached to this motion as Appendix “A” (the “Nisga’a briefing note and authorize the Officers to review the
‑
Navigator internship application”); recommendations from the outgoing 2016-2020 term
with the Chief Executive Officer and provide a report and/
AND CONSIDERING FURTHER THAT the Executive of or recommendations on next steps in respect of these
Nisga’a Lisims Government (the “Executive”) has reviewed recommendations.
‑
and approves the Nisga’a Navigator internship application;
‑
MOVED THAT the Executive endorse and express its full
Resolution 2021 / 18
support for the Nisga’a Navigator internship application
‑
submitted to NDIT on behalf of the Nisga’a Nation. CONSIDERING THAT the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims
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Government (the “Executive”) has reviewed the
recommendation set out in the briefing note provided
by the President of the Nisga’a Nation concerning
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negotiations (the “Negotiations briefing note”);
CONSIDERING THAT pursuant to section 22 of the Nisga’a
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Fisheries and Wildlife Act, the Nisga’a Lisims Government MOVED THAT the Executive accept the recommendation
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Executive (the “Executive”) must adopt a proposed annual set out in the Negotiations briefing note and appoint
fishing plan prepared by the Director of Fish and Wildlife (the the Secretary-Treasurer Charles Morven as the lead
“Director”); negotiator for the negotiations named in the Negotiations
briefing note.
MOVED THAT the Executive:
1. approve and adopt the proposed Nisga’a Annual
‑ In addition to the items referenced above, regular business carried out by the
Fishing Plan for 2021/2022 prepared by the Director, Executive of Nisga’a Lisims Government includes opening prayer, adoption of
-
substantially in the form attached to this motion as agenda, minutes and financial statements.
Appendix “A” (the “proposed Annual Fishing Plan”),
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Resolutions e.g. “Adoption of the Agenda” is not included.
Resolution 2021 / 21 Resolution 2021 / 22
CONSIDERING THAT pursuant to resolution 2002/157,
CONSIDERING THAT:
the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims Government (the
‑
A. Nisga’a Lisims Government (“NLG”) and the Vital “Executive”) authorized the Secretary-Treasurer, acting
‑
Statistics Agency (“BCVSA”) have negotiated an on recommendation from the Chief Financial Officer, to
information sharing agreement (the “Information issue guarantees under the Nisga’a Temporary Housing
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Sharing Agreement”) to share information to Security Act (the “Act”) and to enter into and sign any
enable the BCVSA to use its programming to match agreement or other document needed to give effect to
the data provided by NLG to identify deaths of those guarantees;
Nisga’a citizens, and provide such confirmation of
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death registrations to NLG; AND CONSIDERING THAT some Nisga’a citizens have
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now fully repaid the loans that were guaranteed by the
B. In December 2020, the Executive approved the
Nisga’a Nation under the Act;
entering into of the confidentiality agreement ‑
between NLG and the BCVSA, dated December 23,
AND CONSIDERING THAT the Executive by resolution
2020, to protect the confidentiality of information
2019/25 authorized the Chief Financial Officer to
that was being shared between the parties so
execute mortgage discharge documents when a
that the Parties could test the matching abilities
Nisga’a citizen has fully repaid a loan guaranteed
of the BCVSA’s programming before finalizing the ‑
by the Nisga’a Nation under the Act, the bank has
Information Sharing Agreement; and ‑
provided clear documentation to this effect, and a legal
C. The parties have successfully tested the matching review indicates that the mortgage in question may
abilities of the BCVSA’s programming and therefore, appropriately be discharged;
now wish to enter into the Information Sharing
Agreement attached as Appendix “A”. AND CONSIDERING FINALLY THAT it is expedient that
the authorization to execute mortgage discharge
MOVED THAT the Nisga’a Lisims Government
‑ documents on behalf of the Nisga’a Nation now be
Executive approve, authorize and direct the Chief ‑
extended to the Director of Capital, Housing and
Executive Officer of the Nisga’a Nation, for and on
‑ Facilities Operations;
behalf of the Nisga’a Nation, to execute and deliver
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to the BCVSA the Information Sharing Agreement
MOVED THAT the Executive authorize the Director of
substantially in the form attached to this motion
Capital, Housing and Facilities Operations to execute
as Appendix “A”, with such modifications as may be
mortgage discharge documents when the following
determined to be appropriate by the Chief Executive
conditions are met:
Officer of Nisga’a Lisims Government in consultation
‑
with legal counsel.
1. the Nisga’a citizen has fully repaid a loan
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guaranteed by the Nisga’a Nation under the Act;
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2. the relevant bank has provided clear documentation
to this effect;
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3. a legal review indicates that the mortgage in question
may appropriately be discharged; and
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4. the Chief Financial Officer has provided his approval MOVED THAT the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims Government
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to the execution of the mortgage discharge documents direct that a letter be drafted for the President’s signature
on behalf of the Nisga’a Nation. urging the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to cancel
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all Area 3 commercial salmon fisheries for a five year period
commencing immediately due to very poor salmon returns.
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CONSIDERING THAT:
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1. appointments to the Enrolment Committee CONSIDERING THAT the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims
‑
(the “Committee”) are made every two years for Government (the “Executive”) has reviewed a briefing
a two-year term; note provided by the Acting Director of Capital, Housing
and Facilities Operations entitled “NLG Fleet – Capital
2. section 15(1) of the Nisga’a Citizenship Act requires and Operational Report” (the “NLG Fleet report”);
‑
that the Committee consist of one voting member
from each of the four Nisga’a tribes and one alternate MOVED THAT the Executive
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member from each of the four Nisga’a tribes;
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1. adopt the first option outlined in the NLG Fleet report;
3. section 2(3) of the Nisga’a Citizenship Regulation and
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permits the reappointment of Committee members;
and 2. direct that Nisga’a Lisims Government engage a Fleet
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Coordinator to implement the work plan outlined in the
4. the Citizenship Manager of Nisga’a Lisims Government NLG Fleet Report for the NLG fleet operations.
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(the “Manager”) has made certain recommendations in
respect of who should be appointed or reappointed as
members and alternates to the Committee for the
In addition to the items referenced above, regular business carried out by the
2021-2023 term; Executive of Nisga’a Lisims Government includes opening prayer, adoption of
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agenda, minutes and financial statements.
MOVED THAT
1. the Executive appoint the following four regular members
to the Committee:
• Kathleen Clayton (Lax‑gibuu)
• Lorna E Azak (G‑anada )
• Dianna Rai (Gisk‑’aast)
• Lavinia Clayton (Lax‑sgiik)
2. the Executive appoint the following alternate members
to the Committee:
• Heather Stephens (G‑anada )
• Deborah Azak (Lax‑sgiik)
• Dorcas Stewart (Lax‑gibuu)
• Eric Grandison (Gisk‑’aast)
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Resolutions e.g. “Adoption of the Agenda” is not included.
Nation, for and on behalf of the Nisga’a Nation, to execute
‑
and deliver to the other Nations the March 19, 2021 Adden‑
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dum substantially in the form attached to this motion as
CONSIDERING THAT the President of Nisga’a Lisims Govern‑ Appendix “A”, with such modifications as may be deter‑
‑
ment has received correspondence from the Chief Executive mined to be appropriate by the President in consultation
Officer of Tribal Resources Investment Corporation (“Tricorp”) with the Chairperson, the Secretary-Treasurer and the
indicating that the term of the two Nisga’a Lisims Govern‑ Chief Executive Officer of Nisga’a Lisims Government.
‑ ‑
ment appointees to the board of Tricorp – Mr. Alex Angus
Stevens and Mr. Franklin Alexcee – will end on March 31, 2021;
Resolution 2021 / 38
MOVED THAT the Executive appoint Mr. William Moore
and Mr. Curtis Mercer to serve as representatives from the CONSIDERING THAT, currently, when a Nisga’a Village
‑
Nisga’a Nation on the TRICORP Board for the term com‑ Government applies to the Government of Canada for
‑
mencing April 1, 2021 and expiring on March 31, 2024. funding for particular projects, and the Village application
is accepted by the Government of Canada, the funding
and associated reporting requirements flow through the
master contribution agreement between the Government
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of Canada and the Nisga’a Nation;
‑
CONSIDERING THAT the Nisga’a Nation entered into a
‑
memorandum of understanding dated for reference Sep‑ MOVED THAT:
tember 26, 2019 in respect of collaboration on the develop‑
ment of a Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change Mitigation 1. the Chief Executive Officer send a letter to the Govern‑
Strategy for the Province of British Columbia among the ment of Canada, with copies sent to the Nisga’a Villages:
‑
Nisga’a Nation, Metlakatla First Nation, Lax Kw’alaams
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Band and Haisla Nation (the “FNCI MOU”); a. indicating that Nisga’a Lisims Government does
‑
not object to federal government departments
AND CONSIDERING THAT the FNCI MOU expired on March 1, entering into contribution agreements directly
2020 and that the March 2, 2020 Addendum extending the with the Nisga’a Village Governments; and
‑
term of the FNCI MOU to March 31, 2021 is about to expire;
b. requesting that copies of those contribution
AND CONSIDERING THAT Lax Kw’alaams has withdrawn agreements be provided to Nisga’a Lisims
‑
from the MOU as of March 18th, 2021; Government; and
AND CONSIDERING THAT a further addendum to extend 2. the Chief Executive Officer send letters to the federal
the MOU but only amongst the Nisga’a Nation, Metlakatla departments of Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-
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First Nation and the Haisla Nation, to be effective as of Indigenous Relations, on the one hand, and each Nisga’a
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March 19, 2021 until it is otherwise terminated by one or Village Government, on the other, encouraging them to
more of such Nations, has been provided to the Executive work together to resolve any outstanding reporting re‑
for its consideration (the “March 19, 2021 Addendum”); quirements in respect of Nisga’a Village projects funded
‑
through the master contribution agreement between
MOVED THAT the Nisga’a Lisims Government Executive the Government of Canada and the Nisga’a Nation.
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approve, authorize and direct the President of the Nisga’a
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and expenditure of the Nisga’a Nation from
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the end of the fiscal year to the most recent
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date practicable; and
CONSIDERING THAT
c. a copy of the audited financial statements
A. Canada has proposed amendments to the Nisga’a for the Nisga’a Nation for the most recently
‑ ‑
Nation Fiscal Financing Agreement (No. 3) so that completed fiscal year.
certain incremental funding will flow to the Nisga’a
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Nation as grant funding;
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B. The Nisga’a Finance Committee has approved a report
‑
recommending that Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl Nisga’a ratify CONSIDERING THAT the Nisga’a Finance Committee at
‑ ‑
Nisga’a Nation Fiscal Financing Agreement (No. 3) its March 11, 2021 meeting recommended to the Executive
‑
Amending Agreement #3 among the Nisga’a Nation, of Nisga’a Lisims Government (the “Executive”) that
‑ ‑
Canada and British Columbia (the “NNFFA No. 3 a distribution via the $5,000,000 COVID-19 budget
Amending Agreement #3”); appropriation be made in the amount of $39,250 to
the Village of Gitlax‑t’aamiks to cover costs incurred
MOVED THAT Executive recommend to Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl by the Village for holding meetings in person of some
Nisga’a that Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl Nisga’a ratify the NNFFA Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl Nisga’a members during the COVID-19
‑ ‑ ‑
No. 3 Amending Agreement #3 substantially in the form pandemic;
attached to this motion as Appendix “A”.
MOVED THAT the Executive adopt the recommendation
of the Nisga’a Finance Committee and make the distribu‑
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tion to the Village of Gitlax‑t’aamiks as outlined above.
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CONSIDERING THAT under section 29 of the Nisga’a
‑
Financial Administration Act, the Nisga’a Lisims
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Government Executive (the “Executive”) must recommend
to Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl Nisga’a the draft budget for the Nisga’a MOVED THAT the Executive of Nisga’a Lisims Government
‑ ‑ ‑
Nation for the next fiscal year by March 27, 2021;
1. receive the minutes for the Nisga’a Finance
‑
MOVED THAT the Executive Committee meetings dated March 8 to 10, March 11,
and March 17, 2021; and
1. approve the draft budget for the 2021/2022
fiscal year, substantially in the form attached 2. accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee
to this motion; and as set out in item no. 9 and its motion #5-2021-03-17.
2. direct the Chief Financial Officer to prepare a
letter from the Executive to Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl
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Nisga’a, to be tabled at the next Wilp Si’ayuuk‑hl
‑
Nisga’a meeting scheduled to begin on March 29, CONSIDERING THAT by Executive resolution 2018/135 the
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2021, that includes: Executive of Nisga’a Lisims Government (the “Executive”)
‑
established the Department of Capital, Housing and Facili‑
a. the recommended budget; ties Operations and the office of Director of Capital, Hous‑
ing and Facilities Operations of Nisga’a Lisims Government;
‑
b. a statement, prepared by the Chief Financial
Officer in accordance with the Nisga’a Nation continued on page 49
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established accounting policies, of the revenue
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