Lax Kw'alaams Business Development LP

Wildfire Citation Program - Coast Mountain College April 6-23, 2021 Terrace campus... Earn the certificates you need for entry-level employment in Wildfire fighting: Occupational First Aid Level 1 S-100 Fire Suppression S-185 Fire Supression WHMIS ATV (online) General Radio Operator Fireline Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance course (a BC Forest Fighter course) BCFSC Resource Road Safety Tree Identification GPS For more information on how to apply, please contact Jessica Lincoln at the Lax Kw'alaams Business Development at 250-627-5733 ext. 2025 More info: https://laxbdl.com/wildfire-citation-program-coast-mountai/

Biotoxin Update CLOSURE NOTICE Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries 2020-21 Biotoxin program has concluded for this season, all harvest beaches are closed. Due to COVI...D-19, technicians were unable to maintain sampling protocols. Effective: January 29, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lax Kw’alaams Fisheries at 250-627-8509 or email [email protected] More info: https://laxkwalaams.ca/biotoxin-update-closure-notice-lax-/

Lax Kw’alaams is seeking input from its community members on a variety of topics related to the Land and Resources Plan update currently underway. Surveys will be available from February 26, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Surveys will be made available in hard copy at the band office and online at: https://ca1se.voxco.com/SE/111/LaxKwalaams_LNRMP/... If you have any questions or comments, please contact Neegann Aaswaakshin, Manager of Lands and Resources Development, by phone at (250) 627-5733 or by email at [email protected]

Notice Regarding ILWU 505 Long Shore Applications February 18, 2021 In November 2019, the International Long shore and Warehouse Union Local 505 (ILWU 505) union members met regarding the distribution of ILWU 505 long shore applications. At this meeting, it was decided by the 247 union members in attendance that each union member would receive one application. They had also agreed to issue 5 applications to the Lax Kw'alaams Band, for casual employment....Continue reading

DATES POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 2021: ROC-M: February 16-17 MEDA3: Feb 18 SVOP: February 22-25... Marine Training - Capp’s Northern Training Capp’s is offering marine courses next week in Prince Rupert! ROC-M - Jan 11-12, 2021 Radio Operator Certificate - Maritime MED - A3 Jan 13, 2021 Marine Emergency Duties: Small Non-Pleasure Vessel Basic Safety SVOP - Jan 14-17, 2021 Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Lax Kw’alaams members will be required to complete the standard application package. Additional documents required include: - a copy of your status card - a copy of your most recent/ up to date resume - and a 1 page letter of intent. Admission: Lax Kw’alaams Band Member Minimum age 16 To apply, contact Jessica Lincoln at 250-627-5733 [email protected] Please note that the Prince Rupert office is still closed due to COVID-19, please call or email if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! More info: https://laxbdl.com/marine-training-capps-northern-training/

Here is an interview with Michael Epp discussing the Coast Tsimshian Cultural Exhibit.

LAX KXEEN, Prince Rupert, British Columbia After months of preparation, the Prince Rupert Airport, is now home to three large cultural art pieces, which have been installed on site at YPR’s Digby Island Terminal, as part of the Coast Tsimshian Cultural Exhibit. Retrieved from: https://laxbdl.com/installation-of-coast-tsimshian-cultura/

Prince Rupert Airport is home to three new cultural art pieces Retrieved from: https://www.cftktv.com//Prince-Rupert-is-home-to-three-new

Starting Monday November 23, 2020, the Lax Kw’alaams Business Development in Prince Rupert will be closed to the public. The office will remain closed until December 7, 2020. The decision to close the office to the public is in conjunction with the Provincial Health Officer’s recent COVID-19 measures, aimed to reduce the transmission of the virus: https://www.cbc.ca//b-c-brings-in-sweeping-new-measures-to For Band members requiring assistance with the Lax Kw’alaams December... Gift, please see the online application form here: http://laxkwalaams.ca/gift-application-form/ If you require other types of assistance from our office, please call the front desk to see how we can assist you from your home. The doors will be locked, and no public will be allowed inside the building. Retrieved from: https://laxbdl.com/laxbdl-closed-to-the-public/

Reminder: November 20, 2020 Karen Knott will be scheduling membership appointments in Prince Rupert.

Remembrance Day, November 11th The Lax Kw'alaams Business Development in Prince Rupert will be closed for Remembrance Day, November 11th. We will re-open November 12th.

Biotoxin update