Canadian staff honoured by Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation – North Island Gazette
July 30, 2024
The Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation and Mowi now grow 10,000 tonnes of salmon annually at six farm sites
Mowi’s Diane Morrison and Ian Roberts were honoured to be “blanketed” by the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation in the small coastal village of Klemtu during a ceremony and dinner held this week to celebrate the successful partnership between company and Nation.
A blanketing ceremony is a symbol of respect in First Nation culture for those who have made an important contribution to the community in some way. The respected guest is draped with special blankets in front of witnesses, and it is theirs to keep.
Morrison first arrived in Kitasoo Xai’xais Territory in 2000 as veterinarian with Mowi (then Marine Harvest). Today she is the managing director and the Nation wished to honour her dedication and commitment to the people of Klemtu in her leadership role.
