Tseshaht

Comments on the key component of concept of Ahp-cii-uk which is to create increased self-reliance of First Nations communities through partnerships with government, corporations, and other organizations.

Statistics based on responses of 2,476 individuals from 36 First Nations.

Summary of results and findings. Sample consisted of 712 adults, 566 youth and 666 children.

Examines the interactions between coastal Aboriginal nations in British Columbia, Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) around the West Coast herring fishery as a site cultural resurgence, nationhood, solidarity, and Indigenous sovereignty.

File contains a presentation by Lisa Galak, Tseshaht Nation environment representative. Galak describes how pollution and other resource exploitation has adversly effected her people's traditional lands, and her hope that action can be taken to correct the damage. Following the presentation is a discussion between Galak, one Chief Charlie (unidentified) and Commissioners Erasmus and Robinson on measures taken to control pollution, and governments.

Provides links to council members, programs and services, and tradition and history for one of the 14 Nations belonging to the Nuu chah hulth Tribal Council on the west coast of Vancouver Island.