Tag: Lheidli T'enneh

The City mascot's orange shirt was unveiled this afternoon, and was a collaborative effort between the Prince George Urban Indigenous Coalition and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation. 

The decision helps ensure forests remain healthy and productive over the long term, including protecting archeological and cultural heritage sites, recognizing areas that are not suitable or uneconomic for harvesting and considering the potential effects of climate change.

One of these new hatcheries will be located in Prince George along the Nechako River, another will be located on the Kitwanga River in the northwest, and the final hatchery will be located east of Williams Lake. 

Approximately 65 percent of the produce will be sold through restaurants, cafes and a farmers’ market, with anticipated revenue of $50,000 in the first full year of operations

A media event will be held on July 10th with dignitaries in attendance.

In addition, the Seymour family has partnered with the Exploration Place to develop a Grade 4 Social Studies education unit featuring the artifacts.

Barry Seymour also sat on the board of the Exploration Place - a position he held since 2010.

The host first nation announced back in August a $10 million equity investment in the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) securing a 8.64 per cent ownership stake. The investment will look to bolster economic development not only for the First Nation, but also Prince George and other communities.