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B.C. funds aquaculture training for First Nations
by Dave Wiwchar
Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
April 20, 2006
The British Columbia provincial government is providing nearly $2.3 million to train First Nations citizens for jobs in shellfish aquaculture at Malaspina University-College.
"It's great news,' said John Richards, president of the Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Abalone Project. "Part of the whole idea here is to create jobs and sustainable economies in Frist Nations territories through shellfish aquaculture. Shellfish aquaculture is less financially intensive than fin fish aquaculture, and is a perfect fit for coastal First Nations with shoreline access or tenures," he said.
The program will offer 16 courses, including business management and beach management, and is expected to train up to 500 First Nations and coastal residents in the next five years.
For more information, please call 250-266-5229 or email josborne@uuathluk.ca.
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