Working together for a bright future
How We Live
The Housing team prioritizes safety and health aspects during inspections to improve conditions and bring increased comfort to all Yekooche members. Nation self-reliance and community building are being enhanced through these current projects:
- Exterior work during favourable weather for member, staff, and contractor sites
- Triplex construction is well underway for six new 2 & 3 bedroom units in 2024
- Feasibility study for Children’s Clan House transition in-community family support
Need Assistance? See Member Services
How We Live
The Housing team prioritizes safety and health aspects during inspections to improve conditions and bring increased comfort to all Yekooche members. Nation self-reliance and community building are being enhanced through these current projects:
- Exterior work during favourable weather for member, staff, and contractor sites
- Triplex construction is well underway for six new 2 & 3 bedroom units in 2024
- Feasibility study for Children’s Clan House transition in-community family support
Need Assistance? See Member Services
How We Live
The Housing team prioritizes safety and health aspects during inspections to improve conditions and bring increased comfort to all Yekooche members. Nation self-reliance and community building are being enhanced through these current projects:
- Exterior work during favourable weather for member, staff, and contractor sites
- Triplex construction is well underway for six new 2 & 3 bedroom units in 2024
- Feasibility study for Children’s Clan House transition in-community family support
Need Assistance? See Member Services
The Housing Committee Needs YOU!
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Sharing community traditions
All Hands to the River!
Every student participated and their excitement and energy made it fun for everyone who witnessed this annual celebration!
SALMON RELEASE: MAY 2024
Jean Marie Joseph School students released 6000 Sockeye Salmon into the local river of Yekooche Nation for salmon stock replenishment.
Fisheries Knowledge Shared
Councillor Mathew Joseph demonstrates to our teachers how student efforts are contributing toward restoring this salmon population.
SALMON RELEASE: MAY 2024
Jean Marie Joseph School students released 6000 Sockeye Salmon into the local river of Yekooche Nation for salmon stock replenishment.
All Hands to the River!
Every student participated and their excitement and energy made it fun for everyone who witnessed the celebration!
Fisheries Knowledge Shared
Councillor Mathew Joseph demonstrates to our students the importance of their contribution to restoring this population.
SALMON RELEASE: MAY 2024
Jean Marie Joseph School students released 6000 Sockeye Salmon into the local river of Yekooche Nation for salmon stock replenishment.
All Hands to the River!
Every student participated and their excitement and energy made it fun for everyone who witnessed the celebration!
Fisheries Knowledge Shared
Councillor Mathew Joseph demonstrates to our students the importance of their contribution to restoring this population.
Talo/Early Stuart Sockeye Conservation & Recovery Plan
ESS June 2024 Newsletter PDF
This unique Stuart Sockeye migrates farthest on the Fraser River! The Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance is working with Yekooche, four other Nations, and both provincial and federal governments to protect the ecosystem and our future in fisheries.
PUBLIC WORKS:
COMFORT FROM THE GROUND UP
Our Public Works team also maintains all Yekooche infrastructure to meet the needs of community members and visitors. This includes normal operations as well as coordinating the Community Emergency Plan for rapid response situations with all Nation administrative functions.
Beyond housing, Nation infrastructure includes managing and creating new sustainability initiatives for water, wastewater, roads, bridges, solid waste, and Internet services for housing or community buildings such as the Health Centre and JMJ School.
PUBLIC WORKS: COMFORT FROM THE GROUND UP
Our Public Works team also maintains all Yekooche infrastructure to meet the needs of community members and visitors. This includes normal operations as well as coordinating the Community Emergency Plan for rapid response situations with all Nation administrative functions.
Beyond housing, Nation infrastructure includes managing and creating new sustainability initiatives for water, wastewater, roads, bridges, solid waste, and Internet services for housing or community buildings such as the Health Centre and JMJ School.