Metis Nation unity urged by Pierce at Peace River gathering
Jodi Pierce urged Metis from Dawson Creek Fort St. John and Chetwynd to stay united and keep shared goals as essential for rights and future generations. Attendees included Mori Tilton and regional leaders while issues such as hunting and fishing rights funding for children and education loomed. A Take Back the Night walk followed with safety tips and empowerment messages from local participants.
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Mori Tilton
Clearwater
North Thompson Metis Association
B.C
Metis National Council
Region 3
Metis Association
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Harold Tricker
Harold Nichols
Elder
Albert Flett
Donna Burns
Europe
Leah Dyer
Pembina District Council Notes and Growth Updates
September council meeting reviews minutes, Windrem Housing on hold awaiting staff, letter to windrem Housing Society and ministry proposed. Fort Nelson round table, Dawson Creek permits near $20 million, several new stores and jobs promised, veneer plant active, propane shortage noted. Fort St John opposes OSB plant amid boom bust concerns. Wood Forum, district breakfast funded, animal control June-Aug numbers, 23 dogs caught, 7 euthanized. 2000 permits total 12 worth $53,700. UBCM Victoria trip approved. log cabin bid withdrawn, Dale Bilous bid accepted at 17 600. Water quality standards revision to oil contaminated water approved. BC Utilities Commission letter on SCP cost allocation. Intervenor status noted. Support for Softwood Lumber agreement. Northwest Corridor conference attendance approved. Take Back the Night Sept 20. Mayor to Victoria. River water testing plan discussed for Pine River. Wabi bridge handling requested. $30 000 PRFA grant application for rural water development. Policy to assist Pembina access to new water system.
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Windrem
Cunningham
Windrem Housing Society
Fort Nelson
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Canadian Tire
Fort St. John
OSB
Wood Forum
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Lasser
Mike Redfearn
UBCM
Victoria
Dale Bilous
BC Utilities Commission
District of Chetwynd
BC Lumber Trade Council
Grande Prairie
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