Yuuuiath Government

Great programs offered through North Island College!

We are now accepting applications for Stream #1 (Community Micro-business). Information as provided below. For questions and processing, contact: Corey Rich, Economic Development Officer, [email protected] New Covid-19 Business Stream #1 (Community Micro-business). Eligible applicants including micro-business candidates from the community shall confirm to receive $1500 from the business support fund. If you have been in business selling goods or services before Covid-19 at ...the community level for two years prior to Covid-19, please let us know. Some examples of micro-businesses may include home-based businesses such as carving, art production and sales, and community baking for profit. The fund is specific for those community entrepreneurs who use business as a pastime to enhance their yearly earnings. -Business has not received other Covid-19 emergency response benefits. -Business has been in operation for 2+ years prior to 2020 (letter of reference) -Business generates more than $500.00 dollars in annual sales -Business complies with YG laws, acts and regulations -Business has YG business license or will complete registration

kakawin, Killer (Orca) Whale Photos: Sony A6400 135mm

We were gifted with a harbour feeding today! eeko Video: Sony A6400 135mm

Temporary, Part-Time Language Opportunity!

Moments from 2020 SVOP Training. With special acknowledgment to @melodycharliephotography for the images. Spots are now open for UFN Citizens to receive their Marine Commercial Certifications. Interested? Contact [email protected] or call 250.266.3555. Space is limited!

An effective and safe way to utilize electric fencing to keep your gardens attractant free! A fun video from our friends at WildSafeBC Hitac-Macoah.

55+ Adult Survey! For citizens interested and not able to fill out the online questionnaire (linked below), a YG employee can deliver and pick up the questionnaire (in hitacu). If interested, please leave a name with Reception at (250)726.7342. Also! SA clients, renewals are due 5 business days before funds/cheques are issued, please and thank you. Questionnaire direct online link: https://questionnaire.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx

Driver's Ed, anyone? November 23-27, All Nations Driving Academy will be offering 35 hours of (day time) driving lessons for community members. An 'L' course will be offered in the evenings from Monday to Thursday during this week. The 'L' course will be hosted at Tin Wis and participant count is limited. All ages are welcome to sign up. If you miss this week, there will be additional weeks to offer! Contact Lucy Sager from All Nations Driving Academy to secure your spot! Email: [email protected] or phone: (250)615.3552

Provide selected feedback towards weekly scheduled closure time blocks. One question questionnaire!

A notice from Ucluelet Secondary School; the school busses cannot currently make it into hitacu, due to powerlines down. Students will be sent home until an update on the situation is available. Parents may want to connect with their children for transportation.

We apologize for the late post, if any community members of UFN who are living in the community need assistance (food support, propane, medications, etc), please reach out to the front desk services (250-726-7342) at Cixwatin Centre. The Emergency Road is open for essential use only, please use at your own risk.

The Indigenous Community Business Fund now supports costs associated with the adaptation, planning and reopening of community-owned businesses impacted by the pandemic. Eligible costs include: costs required to comply with provincial health regulations... retraining marketing technology professional services planned maintenance and repairs that the business is unable to carry out because of cash flow problems. other reasonable operating costs Funding for costs outlined above is available to community-owned businesses where financial support will prevent layoffs, bankruptcy or permanent closure. Activities to be funded must demonstrate they are in response to the pandemic, be consistent with public health orders and assist the business to remain viable. Tourism and Hospitality All ICBF applications for community-owned businesses in tourism and hospitality sectors will be assessed for approval by our delivery partners, Indigenous Tourism Association of BC together with Aboriginal Financial Institutions. This includes applications for both operational support as well as the adaptation activities noted above. Applications from businesses in Tourism and Hospitality sectors can be sent to [email protected]. For more information, please contact Gail Joe at (604) 505.7762 or [email protected] For all other sectors please send your application to the Indigenous Services Canada Economic Development Unit [email protected]. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1596809415775/1596809469296

For further guidance on Funerals and Memorial Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic, please see the below material.

Good Morning Citizens! A little west coast wind this morning! Expected wind gusts should push to 110km/h this morning, falling to 70km/h late morning, and expected to subside this afternoon. We ask citizens to stay indoors and refrain from travel if and where possible. Trees are down between communities and on the highway. ... Stay safe!

A Home-Based Learning Opportunity for many. Check out the website at https://learnfromhome.technologycouncil.ca/.

November Newsletter. Enjoy!