A profile of Thunderbird RV Park & Resort cites the project as an example of how First Nations are investing in tourism businesses to significantly expand capacity and create employment, revenue, and training opportunities .

The Councils of the Aboriginal Success By 6 and Community Success By 6 initiatives are planning a first annual Walk to Reconciliation – Every Child Matters. The event is set for Friday, Sept. 29, starting at 10 a.m. at Dick Murphy Park in Campbell River.

First Nations athletes running down Vancouver Island to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health and wellness will be in Campbell River Thursday, Sept. 14. The fifth annual Heliset Halé Relay (translation: awaken the life within) got underway in Port Hardy Sept. 11 and will wrap up Sept. 24 in Tsawout in Greater Victoria… 

Sept. 24 to 30 is National Forestry Week, and the North Island Employment Foundations Society and the City of Campbell River Forestry Task Force are joining forces to highlight forestry careers and the many benefits of the industry at a Forestry Employment Expo Sept. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Maritime Heritage Centre.… 

Band members Noah Richardson, Tim Quocksister, and George Quocksister have received media attention recently: Noah for a fundraising and awareness project for Down Syndrome, Tim for his luxury car business and George for his activities to protest farmed salmon.