RE: Contemporary Use Study update
The Tla’amin Nation is undertaking an update to the Contemporary Use Study. A traditional use study was done many years ago, it captured where our people went to hunt, fish, gather, conduct spiritual practices throughout our Territory.
We undertook a Contemporary Use Study a few years ago and it is now time to update this information.
We need to gather information from our people on their current hunting, fishing and gathering. This information will be used to inform Federal, Provincial, Local and neighboring governments, business and the public of our Aboriginal and Treaty rights in order for them to take this information into consideration when they are making decisions in our Territory.
We are entering into a partnership with Fisheries and Oceans and the Coast Guard to plan for Integrated Environmental Response to marine incidents. As coastal people, we are vulnerable to such incidents and we need to be prepared not only for possible spills, but also the impact these may have on our harvesting rights and culturally sensitive sites.
We are looking to hire 2 people to conduct interviews with our hunters, fishers, gatherers and community. The surveyors will be required to educate and promote the Tla’amin Nation Fisheries and Wildlife App when conducting interviews with harvesters. The successful candidates will be required to participate in training before beginning the interviews. This will be a temporary position and some work can be done working from home. This is a 9 week term position to March 31, 2021.
The successful applicant will have:
Minimum Grade 12
Very good interpersonal skills, Good writing skills, Be organised
Be able to take direction well
Knowledge of the Tla’amin community and practices
Knowledge of Tla’amin Territory
Valid Driver’s License an asset
Have your own phone
Previous survey experience an asset
If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume to: hr@tn-bc.ca or drop one off at the front desk Attention: Jessie Peters, by February 5, 2021.
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