The Coast Tsimshian (Metlakatla First Nation and Lax Kw'alaams Band), the Haisla Nation and the Nisga'a Nation today signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding on climate change, establishing the Northwest Coast First Nations Collaborative Climate Initiative.
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The Coast Tsimshian, comprised of Metlakatla and Lax Kw'alaams, have signed a relationship agreement with the City of Prince Rupert.
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Click here to view the results of the nomination meeting for the August 28 Chief and Council election.
In order to accommodate the nomination meeting from noon to four p.m. this Thursday in Metlakatla, there will be an additional ferry leaving Prince Rupert at 11:30 a.m.
Please note that the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail will remain closed for the 2019 season.
Notice is hereby given of a nomination meeting for the 2019 Chief and Council Elections to take place on June 13, 2019.
A complete candidate nomination package can be found here.
The Electoral Officers for the Metlakatla Election Code referendum will be available this evening from 4-8 p.m. in the Harbour Room at the Inn on the Harbour to answer any questions ahead of tomorrow's vote.
Polls open on Friday at the Band Office in Metlakatla and the Coastal Training Centre in Prince Rupert and will remain open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members are encouraged to attend two upcoming meetings in the traditional territory.
The Membersip Department is hosting a full day session on the Government of Canada's Collaborative Process on membership in Metlakatla on February 25 and in Prince Rupert on February 26. Click here for more information.