Huu-ay-aht First Nations, USW sign MOU to develop job creation and training plan – CFI
Huu-ay-aht First Nations and United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937 announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a process for the parties to work together to ensure the Tree Farm Licence 44 (TFL 44) undercut volume is allocated to Huu-ay-aht and to develop a job creation and training plan through the TFL 44 Woodlands Contractors that will contribute to economic revitalization of the Alberni Valley, B.C. forest sector.
In pursuing the goals of this MOU, the parties will be guided by Huu-ay-aht’s three sacred principles: hišuk ma c̓awak (“everything is one”); ʔuuʔałuk (“taking care of”); and ʔiisaak (“utmost respect”) and a strong commitment to reconciliation and meeting the principles and standards of the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
“USW’s commitment to reconciliation and recognition of the Maa-nulth Treaty demonstrates a respect for our citizens, current Hereditary (“Ḥaw̓iiḥ”) and Elected Councils, and honours the generations that came before us,” said Tayii Ḥawił ƛiišin (Head Hereditary Chief Derek Peters). “Today’s announcement signals another step toward healing and creating a brighter future for present and future generations.”
