Ongoing
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Uu-a-thluk provides Nuu-chah-nulth post-secondary students enrolled in science programs with hands-on learning through summer internships lasting up to four months.
Tomorrow’s Leaders gives youth and others a chance to work and gain experience under the guidance of supportive role models. Since 2006, Uu-a-thluk staff and contractors have provided mentorship opportunities in aquatic biology, shellfish aquaculture, capacity development, communications, and conference planning.
Science Enrichment for Youth
Since 2006, Uu-a-thluk has sponsored science camps and clubs for elementary school students in remote Nuu-chah-nulth communities. Uu-a-thluk has also worked with the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, the Raincoast Education Society, and the Nis’ma Society to deliver cultural and aquatic-based science programs to elementary and high school students.
Training Programs
Uu-a-thluk offers training programs to help workers living in isolated communities earn credit and gain skills in areas like marine emergency duties, fisheries observation, first aid, swift water rescue, and oil spill response.
Role Models In-the-Schools
Uu-a-thluk work with this program gave Nuu-chah-nulth youth the chance to meet and interact with Nuu-chah-nulth role models employed in resource management related jobs, thereby fostering a greater understanding of resource management career options. The project was a joint partnership between School District #70, NTC Education, and Uu-a-thluk. #84 and VAST (8th Avenue Learning Centre.
Presentations
Uu-a-thluk staff frequently give presentations in Nuu-chah-nulth Ha-ha-houlthee on topics related to fisheries management and principles; Nuu-chah-nulth fishing rights; marine-based industries, careers, and opportunities; engaging students in activities from Salmon in the Classroom curriculum; along with general presentations about Uu-a-thluk and NTC.
Career Resources
The Uu-a-thluk Council of Ha’wiih asked Uu-a-thluk staff to connect youth and others with information about careers and training related to resource management and harvest. To date, Uu-a-thluk has developed career workshops and presentations,
a Nuu-chah-nulth job manual,
promotional videos, and role model posters to help link Nuu-chah-nulth people to aquatic resource jobs.
For more information on these and other capacity building programs, contact Aline Carrier at 250-724-5757 or aline.carrier@nuuchahnulth.org.
