We're excited to welcome you to our Open House next Wednesday, September 11th! The ferry will run on its usual schedule, departing from Prince Rupert at 8:30 AM and returning from Metakatla at 12:00 PM.
Community Notice
Join us on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at 1:00pm at the Metlakatla Community Hall for a momentous occasion—the Swearing-In Ceremony of our new Council members.
Date: Thursday, September 5th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Metlakatla Community Hall
Ferry Schedule:
- Regular Run at 8:30am
- Additional Charter at Noon
- Return Ferry at 2:30pm
Lunch will be provided.
SMITH, CYNTHIA (CINDY)
On April 29, 2024, the Metlakatla Governing Council passed resolutions declaring two in-territory seats to be vacant due to a breach of the Code of Conduct as per Section 14 of the Metlakatla Election Code.
As a result of the resolution, the Metlakatla Governing Council will be holding a special By-election for two (2) In-territory Councillors. Lawrence Lewis of OneFeather has been appointed as the Electoral Officer and OneFeather will be conducting the byelection.
The voting date has been set as Monday, November 4, 2024.
We are thrilled to announce an historic milestone for Metlakatla First Nation! On June 27, 2024, the Metlakatla Governing Council completed the purchase of an 8.32 acre oceanfront property, BLOCK A DL 2248 STEPHENS ISLAND, locally known as Squadaree.
Kindly note that during the summer months, there will be no scheduled school ferry service runs departing from or arriving at Metlakatla for Prince Rupert at 7:30 AM or 3:30 PM.
Thank you to all the Metlakatla members who recently applied for the 1906 Member Distribution. Dates have been confirmed for the 1906 Settlement cheque distribution.
The dates are as follows:
Prince Rupert: Highliner Inn from Monday, April 29, to Thursday, May 2
•Noon to 8 p.m daily.
Metlakatla: Administration Office on Friday, May 3
• 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vancouver: Hilton Vancouver Downtown from Sunday, May 5, to Tuesday, May 7
• 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 5, Noon to 8 p.m. on May 6/7
To apply for your distribution:
Paper applications will be mailed this week, or you can apply online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/metlakatla2023 For more details, please refer to the information bulletin below. For inquiries: Email: distributions@metlakatla.ca Phone: 250-624-8216 Text: 778-884-1011
If you've already submitted an application online, please do not send in a paper application.