ALIB GREENHOUSE

NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

ALIB GREENHOUSE

We received funding through the Rural Dividend fund to support this initiative In partnership with OUC and Canada Job grant funding we put on a greenhouse management course. (10 members completed this course.) This project was initiated after C&C approved the infrastructure improvements to the industrial park and has been on hold due to the project being delayed. This project is dependent on water and power scheduled to be installed Spring 2020. We will have approximately 7,000 plants growing in the greenhouse by spring of 2020. Field crews collected and will continue to collect seeds.

Other ongoing projects

Firewood is cut and delivered for funerals and homes with wood stoves Annual Banana island surveys to gather and protect baskets.

Goals for 2020 2021

Meet with Ministry to discuss new recreation site locations.

Continue to pursue contracting and employment opportunities Continue to educate band members regarding archaeology, plants, animals and birds Protect sensitive cultural/berry sites Replace plastic cover on Greenhouse

Set up sprinkler system in greenhouse Increase safety gear and modifications on fishing vessel Pursue DFO on another 3-year contract for S. Thompson Creel Survey Engage with children, families and community regarding traditional fishing practices.