We started with an overview of the agenda. Chief Bradley Jack made opening comments with his thoughts and comments on this agreement. Chief Bradley had asked Albert Joseph to say the opening prayer. After that, Geouls and Sandra sang the ‘Welcome’ song, followed by introductions from Legal, BC Hydro, SCC and CopperMoon.
Community members came in during the Open House to sign up and receive their packages. We then had opening remarks from Mike Leech, SCC, and Tom Molloy, BC Hydro.
The presentation started with an overview of communications for this project, such as, how we are getting the word out, our website, the facebook page and trying to connect with the youth.
After a break for a meal the presentation continued. Then we were able to open the floor to questions and comments. Albert Joseph was the first to speak in his own words on how this has impacted our community with the power line and how our people worked very hard. Some other questions that were brought to the table:
Q: When will this vote take place?A: We are targeting April 2, but it is not set yet. Q: Why do you have to be 18 years or older to vote?
A: It's like any other vote; the policy is you have to be 18 years or older to vote. Q: What happens if there's a ‘No’ vote?
A: If there is a 'No' vote in one community, they might be able to have a revote, depending on what the reason for the 'No' vote was. Q: Are you coming back to the community?
A: Yes, we will be back to your community on February 27, 2011After a session of presenting and feedback from the community members we closed the floor with a prayer from Albert Joseph.
-Lorrinda James
