Indigenous Forestry scholarship program. If you or anyone you know, family, friends or clients are interested in starting a career in one of the forestry-related career paths, (Business Management, Forestry Tech, Environmental resources, Heavy equipment Tech, Millwright, etc.) We have full scholarships for Indigenous peoples anywhere in BC!

Our scholarships include tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses at the post-secondary of your choice followed by a paid work placement at one of our program partners in your area.

Our partners include BCTS, BCWS, Conifex, Tolko, WFP, Mosaic, and this year we are happy to include an exciting new partner, FINNING Canada for anyone wanting to take a heavy equipment technician apprenticeship.

Below are the links for the BCTS application form,

Our scholarships are first come first serve and we have 34 scholarships annually, so please share and spread the word. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to start or continue their career.

IFSP BCTS Application Part A – 2021-22 [Updated] IFSP BCTS Application Part B – 2021-22 [Updated] [Fillable] IFSP BCTS Application Part C- 2021-22 [Updated] IFSP Poster 2022-23

***Disclaimer***

Work will not be commencing until tomorrow not today as stated in the Bulletin.

***Attention on Reserve Members***

Natural Resources sent a questionnaire out on the Candorado Mine. If you have filled it out, please return it to the USIB Office between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. If you have misplaced the survey, please contact the office at 250-292-8733 and Patricia will help you fill one out over the phone.

Community Survey Candorado

Recollection of the site and its past use:

*For the following questions please circle your answers

Are you aware of the Candorado mine site (see map above) and its purpose as a gold extracting heap leach facility?

• Yes
• No

Comments:

How do you feel about the site and its proximity to:

• The Similkameen River
  • Extremely concerned
  • Moderately concerned
  • Not concerned
  • Not informed enough to comment

• The Community
  • Extremely concerned
  • Moderately concerned

• Not concerned
• Not informed enough to comment

• The graveyard
  • Extremely concerned
  • Moderately concerned
  • Not concerned
  • Not informed enough to comment

Comments: ____________________________________________________________________

In one word responses, please describe how you feel about this site (up to 3):

___________________ ,  ___________________ , ___________________ .

Future use:

As we work towards reclamation of this site, what types of uses should be prioritized?

• Economic Development (eg. Tourism)
• Park Development / Greenspcace (for people and wildlife)
• Light Industrial / Business Use
• Educational and/or Cultural Use
• Other (if selected please describe)

Other:________________________________________________________

What Specific Activities or Uses would you like to see happen in this area once it has been cleaned up?

Please list or describe:

In a word or two, please share the key values this project should aim to improve for USIB and the Community of Hedley (up to 3 responses):

___________________ ,  ___________________ , ___________________ .

Are you interested in participating in future discussions or meetings related to the ongoing work at the Candorado Mine site (DL2900)?

• Yes
• No

Would you prefer to receive regular updates by (email, phone, text, mail): __________________

Please provide the best method to contact you (email address, phone number, mailing address

What do you remember about this area (District Lot 2900) before 1988 when the heap leach facility was constructed? (rank your options with a number or circle the most relevant)

• Agriculture
• Wildlife use
• Community harvesting
• I have no memory of DL 2900

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________

Did you personally use the land in this area before it was converted to industrial use?

• Yes
• No

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________

Are you aware of any wildlife that had used this area in the past?

• Yes
• No

If yes: which species are you aware of?

Comments:_____________________________________________________________________

Do you have any other comments about past uses at the Candorado Mine Site (District Lot 2900):

**Attention On Reserve Community**

If you had received water jugs at the time of the flooding, could you please return the empties back to the office.

Thank you