Advancing Reconciliation: Community Forum Summary of Input

To further Reconciliation efforts and cultivate cross-cultural awareness in Port Alberni, the Reconciliation Committee, a partnership between the Hupacasath First Nation, Tseshaht First Nation, and the City of Port Alberni, hosted a forum on March 27, 2018, to gather input on Reconciliation at the local level.  The event welcomed approximately 112 residents, local First Nations and elected officials from around the Alberni Valley.

To view a copy of the Summary, click here. 

Next Steps

The input provided is now being used to inform the Reconciliation Committee as it works to investigate practical actions that will help foster Reconciliation between First Nations and non-First Nations. A theme that carried through most discussions at the Forum was the need for more cultural events. The Committee took note of this and is in the process of planning a family-friendly cultural event for this summer. Stay tuned for an event announcement.