Page A10 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 17, 1993 ——— a Mr. Clean Acbin Watts, who works for Creative Options, washes up after luncheon catered for the Federal Business Development Bank. The bank holds Employment Equity Week each year and those at the luncheon discussed ideas to involve more people in the local workforce. Mill prospects laid out TERRACE —— Arca natives are learning more about the economic opportinilics of Orenda’s pro- posed pulp and paper mill at a series of mectings. Nearly 100 people trom Kit- sumkalum and Kitselas gathered last week to hear about job and business _ possibilities Lake. The meetings will. result in . fecommendations on economic _ benefits prepared by two consult- ing companies hired | by. the provincial government, Orenda and areca natives, Those recommendations, along: with an-idea of the impact on the project on natives, was required when the province last spring gave approval in principle to Stewart residents want more Nisga’a claim info TERRACE — A committee of Stewart residents wants more in- formation on the state of the Nisga’a land claims negotiations. Committee chairman Andy Burton said not a lot is known about the negotiations in the tiny community. ‘There’s so much ‘going on that people aren’t aware of. It just blows the mind,’’ be said last week. speaking for the committee, the more concemed 1 become be- cause the resources of the pro- vince are on. the table,” ‘said Burton. _ ‘The committee wants a public information session on the land claim, sirnilar to one held in Ter- race last fall, held in Stewart as “The more I hear, and I'm: soon as possible, Burton said the provincial government has suggested May as one date. ‘An earlier date is more ap- propriate,”’ he said. Burton added that several meet- ings with nearly 100 people. at cach have already been held by Stewart residents. “That's a very significant pro- portion of the adult population of: Stewart,’’ said Burton. _ One provincial land claims offi- cial and one federal Jand claims official did visit Stewart 10 days ago to outline what has taken place so far. But Burton said a full-fledged session involving the two govern- ments and the Nisga’a is needed. With all due respect, I don’t think they’re aware of the con- sequences of what they’re doing,” said Burton of the provincial and federal govern- ments. “They did explain the process - (of negotiations). I understand they can’t negotiate totally in public but not an awful lot is know,’’ he continued. ‘When push comes to shove and ‘whatever happens, at the very, very least there has to be an opportunity for the people to take part. People are afraid it'll be a done deal,’’ said Burton. As an example, Burton said the interim protection measures apreement concerning _—the Nisga’a land claim was con- cluded: without public participa- tion. should © Orenda, build south of Lakelse_ | ments to represent the public Orenda’s $410 million project. “What we're doing is getting an idea of the base of education, the base of skills and the base of work ..experience that. exists,’’ said consultant Glenn Sinclair of the fim BDO Dunwoody. That. informalion will then be matched with. job -descriplions ‘during’ construction of the mill and when it begins operating... Sinclair said it. was unlikely that’ any. kind of quota system will be recommended. “That smacks of trinkets and beads. because a quota can also limit opportunilies.- “T think recommendations will be in the light of ensuring there is an adequate opportunity for rep- resentation,”? he added. And Sinclair says there has been ‘interest shown already in MP agrees TERRACE — The provincial | and federal governments must provide more information on the Nisga’a land claim negotia- tions, says Skeena NDP MP Jim Fulton. Lack of information ‘‘is creating an intense degree of concern, leading: to. distrust in the communities. It’s starting to divide up the community,” ‘said Fulton last week. The MP said the provincial and federal governments can’t scem to get the kind of in- formation needed out to people. “It’s the responsibility of the federal and provincial govern- and the third party interests,” said Fulton, He added’ that blaming the Nisga’a for. the lack of in- formation on the claim is wrong. developing small business op-- portunities as cconomic spin offs from mill construction and then - operalion, While consultants are working "with the Kitsuwmkalum, Kitselas and Haisla of Kitamaat Village, they'll be talking to other natives. * The °Gitksan, “Nisga’a and ‘Gilanyow will be involved be- cause the wood Orenda wants for the mill is on land they claim. This study. is to be followed by another one estimating revenues to the province from the proposed . development. That will be the start of the pro- cess of dividing those revenucs between the province, local governments and nalive groups who claim to the land upon which Orenda wants to build. TOBACCO ISA DRUG. Protect your children. BREAK eer’. TERRACE VOLUNTEER BUREAU OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK “SPECIAL SPRING EVENTS' Pacific Northwest Music Festival March 22 - April 4 We need volunteers now for scheduling for this important event. Can you spare a day or two? Nutrition Grand Ski Fun, Fun, Fun Sunday, March 28 8 a.m.-1? p.m. Six downhill skiiers needed, JOB ACTION CLUB If you are receiving Social Assistance and want to find work, please contact: Interconnect Suite 205 4650 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, B.C.; V8G 1S8 (604) 635-7995 Professional, ra, wk - Allan Banner CARPET CLEANING ‘Free Estimates « Reasonable _ Prices ‘Efficient - Beautify Your Home. White “Extending Carpet’ |: . Upholstery Life! nal OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: Average abllity Contact: Lovina Tyler or Mary Alice Nellly 4506 Lakelse Ave. Pht 638-4930 {across from Totem Furniture) ‘Keep in mind that the crown, federal and provincial, represents the third party inter- ests,”’ said Fulton. *Fite & Water Damage Restaratian “Odour Contro! -Pat Odour Control PHONE 635-3558 FOR FREE ESTIMATE TERRACE ~~ The nomination battle to be. the Reform Party’s Skeena riding candidate at the next federal election will be a two-man race. . Kitimat resident Mike Scott and Alan Forsyth of Hazelton will _ contest the nomination. A lifelong resident of that com- ly, 1 er is ae asa al. _Repap’ 8 Peng Carnaby mill. Scott has lived in the region for 37 years, mostly in Kitimat. He works for Kentron Construction, the company he sold in 1990, and is currently president of the Kitimat chamber of commerce. The nomination vote will take ..place at a Saturday, March 6 meeting to be held at Mount Layton Hots rings. 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