Land Use Planning Lil’wat Nation Agricultural Plan – Phase 2 Agricultural Issues and Options Workshop Tuesday, April 22, 2014 1:00 – 4:00 PM Ull’us Community Complex Banquet Hall Facilitators: Darrell Zbeetnoff – Zbeetnoff Agro-Environmental Consulting Michael Mc – Quadra Planning Consultants Phase 2 represents the second of a three phase process to develop an Agricultural Plan for Lil’wat Nation. The purpose of this exercise is to articulate key issues identified in Phase 1 consultations and to evaluate a range of options for responding to the following issues. Issue #1 – Protect Agricultural Land and Resources Issue #2 – Limited Use of Agricultural Lands Issue #3 – Barriers to Current and Potential Agricultural Resource Use Issue #4 – Need to Improve Agricultural Skills of Members Issue #5 – Attracting Capital for Agricultural Development Issue #6 – Generating Jobs and Employment Issue #7 – Access Existing Agricultural Business Opportunities Issue #8 – Creating Band-Based Agricultural Business Initiative Issue #9 – Increase Community Food Self-reliance Issue #10 – Engaging the Community in Agricultural Activities Issue #11 – Administration of Agricultural Resources and Enterprises This information was gathered through the Phase 1 ‘Community Visioning Workshop’ held on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Xet’olacw Community School. The purpose of the Phase 2 Workshop is to consider the issues and get your input on what the best options will be to address these important agricultural issues. Light Refreshments will be provided Lands and Resources 604-894-2333 / [email protected] The Agricultural Vision - DRAFT “Agriculture contributes to the cultural, economic and social fabric of the Lil’wat Nation through local food production, job creation, business opportunities, and community engagement in the stewardship of farmland resources.”
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