Tsimshian people

7 Tsimshian elected Leaders prepare to ramp up protection of members from the spread of COVID-19

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

to ensure increased protection of their members in the wake of an influx of visitors from outside their territories and the Province.

Key Points: 
  • to ensure increased protection of their members in the wake of an influx of visitors from outside their territories and the Province.
  • Many license plates from Washington, Texas, Alberta and other provinces have been seen in the Tsimshian territories.
  • The leaders would like to see travel restrictions for non-essential activities such as recreational fishing and other tourism related activities.
  • Minister Farnworth has been assigned by the Premier to work with the Tsimshian leaders to respond to the risks of COVID-19 spread.