Metlakatla has received two (2) International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Local 505 Applications (Port Numbers). Due to the limited time frame, this round will be chosen through a lottery system. Applicants must be listed on the Metlakatla Band list, and must reside in Prince Rupert, Metlakatla, or Port Edward. Also, members who are attending Charles Hays Secondary School or Pacific Coast School (current high school aged members) are not eligible.
Please note there will be a membership meetingat 10 a.m. on February 11 to discuss a loan through the First Nations Finance Authority for the purpose of developing flat, serviced lands on the South Kaien lands through the Metlakatla Development Corporation. Click here for more information.
To register for the meeting, click here.
UPDATE X2 - February 7, 2022: Through testing that took place in the community today, the Metlakatla Health Department has identified an additional seven positive cases of COVID-19 in Metlakatla, bringing the total number of active cases to 10. Based on the population of the community, this is a COVID-19 OUTBREAK under the guidelines of the Centre for Disease Control.
Membership Update:
If you are unable to make it to your status card appointment, please inform the Membership Clerk as soon as possible. If you do not show up to your appointment, you will be moved to the bottom of the list for a new card.
Click here for information about an upcoming Berry Basket Making Workshop hosted by the Metlakatla Culture, Language and Heritage Department.
The Metlakatla Governing Council, Stewardship Society and Development Corporation are looking for individuals for their summer student program. Click here for more details.