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At a Special Council Meeting held on March 15, 2024, the Metlakatla Governing Council approved a distribution of $100,000 per member alive and on the Band list as of September 5, 2023. 

Look for the application link and more information on the distribution early next week, with paper copies being sent to all registered individuals as well. 

Note that funds for minors under the age of 19 will be put into a Trust Fund and accessible once the individual reaches the age of 19.

The Metlakatla First Nation is currently seeking two Metlakatla members to serve on the Metlakatla Education Committee.
Committee members must have a demonstrated knowledge of post-secondary education (previous student, education staff, previous experience in Education committee). The term of the appointment, made through Metlakatla Governing Council, will be five years. Committee members are expected to:
-Maintain confidentiality;

Attention Metlakatla Members:

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Metlakatla First Nation received the full $150 million settlement from the Government of Canada related to the 1906 Settlement. With the funds in place, staff and Council are ensuring all of the legal paperwork is in place to commence the member distribution. Look for more information in the coming weeks and thank you for your patience.

We need YOUR input on the Proposed Ksi Lisims LNG Project.

MSS is asking Metlakatla members to share their views about the proposed project and any concerns or issues that may they have about it. MSS will use this information to focus the Rights Impact Assessment on what matters most to Metlakatla members. Backgrounder for the project can be found here.

The Metlakatla Governing Council has given its approval for a member distribution to all individuals registered with the Metlakatla First Nation as of November 24, 2023. Each member is entitled to a distribution amount of $4600.

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The Metlakatla Governing Council has given its approval for a member distribution to all individuals registered with the Metlakatla First Nation as of November 24, 2023. Each member is entitled to a distribution amount of $4600.

The Metlakatla First Nation is seeking applications from up to four (4) Metlakatla members to sit on the Metlakatla Housing Committee for a term of three years.
Please note that the deadline for submission is November 8, 2023.
 
Should you have any questions, please contact the Executive Director Shaun Thomas at executive.director@metlakatla.ca.
 

Metlakatla/Prince Rupert – The Metlakatla First Nation submitted a claim with the Specific Claims Process and filed a Declaration with Specific Claims Tribunal asserting that Canada breached its fiduciary obligations to the Metlakatla Indian Band in relation to the 1906 surrender of land comprising parts of the south half of Tsimpsean Indian Reserve No. 2 on Kaien Island, Digby Island, and the Tsimpsean Peninsula. 

Celebrating Chief Councillor Harold Leighton's Remarkable Achievement!
 
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chief Councillor Harold Leighton of Metlakatla First Nation for being recognized as one of the 14 distinguished British Columbians to receive the prestigious Order of British Columbia this year. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Chief Councillor Leighton's dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to his community and the province at large.
 
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Two Khtada Bursaries of $500 each are available for Metlakatla members pursuing post-secondary education, includes post secondary institution or trades training. 
The bursary must be used within 12 months of being awarded.
 
Application deadline is Friday, 04 August 2023. 

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