Nominated on Saturday as candidate for Chief or Council are the following. As Sheldon Tetreault explained in his post: In Mt Currie, it is a sign of respect and an acknowledgement of good character to be nominated. It does not necessarily mean that the person nominated knew in advance they were going to … Continue reading Mt Currie Band Election Candidates
Category: Events
Could Mayor Jordan Sturdy run for Chief of Lil’wat Nation?
Tonight is nominations for the Chief and Council election in Mount Currie. Elections are held in early March every two years and they are governed by the Indian Act. The Indian Act is an archaic law that was enacted in 1876. Nominations themselves are a pretty dry affair. At the nomination meeting there are no … Continue reading Could Mayor Jordan Sturdy run for Chief of Lil’wat Nation?
Event: Lil’wat Chief and Council Nomination Meeting, January 26
On January 26th - at the Ull'us - starting at 6pm - Mt Currie Band will have the Nomination meeting for Chief and Council. It will last for at least three hours, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the position of Chief and Councillors on the Band Council of the Mount Currie Indian Band … Continue reading Event: Lil’wat Chief and Council Nomination Meeting, January 26
Shout Out: Outgoing Library Director, Shannon Didier Ellis
A large part of the reason the Pemberton & District Public Library has been a recipient of a Winds of Change Wellness Recognition Award for three years running is the leadership and commitment to community of outgoing Library Director Shannon Didier Ellis. Maybe it's because she has worn so many hats herself (bag designer, Crafty … Continue reading Shout Out: Outgoing Library Director, Shannon Didier Ellis
Event: Winterfest
It's all happening at One Mile Lake this weekend. Don't miss your chance to pay homage to Mighty Winter and the spirit of winterplay that is alive and well in Pemberton. Fire + Warmth Show – SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 5pm: One Mile Lake. FREE. Dinner on-site at One Mile Lake beginning at 5pm. Ice skating … Continue reading Event: Winterfest
Event: Food Safe Certification, January 16
FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1 – GET FOOD SAFE With James Linklater Are you or your group interested in doing special events, fundraisers, improving your employability, selling your products at a farmers market or just wanting to be more knowledgeable about food safety at home? Then, this is the course for you. Certificate holders are more … Continue reading Event: Food Safe Certification, January 16
Get Your Game On: Lil’wat youth Basketball Camp, Jan 20
Film Club presents Shun Li and the Poet, Library, Jan 17
The Pemberton Friends of the Library hosts another Film Club gathering on Thursday, January 17 2013, at the library. The film screens at 7pm. Attendees are invited to get together over dinner at Mile One beforehand. Shun Li works in a textile factory near Rome, slowly paying off the broker that brought her from China … Continue reading Film Club presents Shun Li and the Poet, Library, Jan 17
Event: Wendy Holm, Guest Speaker, Wednesday Jan 9
The Pemberton Farmer's Institute presents Wendy Holm, agricultural economist, feisty foe of the rampant industrialization of farming, free-enterprise champion and Cuban revolutionary, as their guest speaker, on Wednesday Jan 9th at 7pm at St. Davids United Church. It is the start, potentially, of a Speakers Series, from the Pemberton Farmer's Institute, a group hell-bent on … Continue reading Event: Wendy Holm, Guest Speaker, Wednesday Jan 9
Last day to visit the Gingerbread Project display!
Creations for the Gingerbread Project are now on display at the Pemberton Valley Lodge. Today is the last chance to visit the display, vote on your favourite, and bid on your favourite display. Bring non-perishable food items when stopping by to view the displays. All proceeds from the auction go to the Pemberton Food Bank … Continue reading Last day to visit the Gingerbread Project display!
The Wellness Almanac 