Announcement from Nanaimo Marina Association

Public invited to discussion on Nanaimo Harbour

JOINT NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 27, 2017 9:00 AM

The City of Nanaimo, in partnership with Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Nanaimo Marina Association is participating in a public forum entitled "The Future of Nanaimo Harbour" on Saturday, September 30. The forum is being hosted from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre's Shaw Auditorium.

The Future of Nanaimo Harbour is part of the City of Nanaimo’s ongoing commitment to investigate a proposal by the Snuneymuxw First Nation and marine industry to establish a new model to govern Nanaimo harbour. The forum includes presentations from subject matter experts from Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo.

As ‘The Harbour City’, the City of Nanaimo cares deeply about the environmental and economic sustainability and viability of the harbour and waterfront. The harbour is a cherished space of the city and is at the heart of our identity as citizens of Nanaimo.

Respecting Snuneymuxw treaty rights, encouraging economic growth and vibrancy, and ensuring the harbour is a meaningful part of the lives of Nanaimo citizens, are all important values the City is pursuing through this initiative.

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