The Band outlined how both the Finlayson and Rose Island cemeteries are now at capacity with the Band Council bringing in consultants Lees and Associates to assist in finding a location closer to the community for the new cemetery.
From the early work, a site located less than 1 kilometre from Lax Kw'alaams on 1st Street has been identified for the new cemetery, a location noted as one that is much easier for Elders to access.
As they move forward into the design process, the Band Council and Lees and Associates are seeking community feedback towards the initial proposal, with the two sessions this week designed to receive guidance in areas of Culture, traditions and events of the Lax Kw'alaams Community members.
The two Open Hoses will feature an informal Question and Answer session, as well as to offer up information boards to showcase the new site and concept for design of the cemetery.
The first of the Two events takes place tonight in Prince Rupert at the Lax Kw'alaams Community Hall on Third Avenue West across from Save On Foods. The Open House starts at 6:30 and continues until 8:30.
Tomorrow, residents in Lax Kw'alaams will have their first look at the proposed plans, the event which runs from 10 AM to 4 PM takes place in the Fire Hall.
More notes on the initiative can be explored through the Lax Kw'alaams Social Media stream.
A wider overview of past items of note from Lax Kw'alaams can be reviewed from our archive page.
Can't help but be struck when reading articles like this by how much local First Nations integrate consultation with citizens into community government. Perhaps there are some lessons that can be learned by the city's elected leaders, whose decision-making processes quite often come across as mostly conducted behind the scenes.
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