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Opening: Chief Executive Officer
HFN Management LP (HFN Group of Businesses) The HFN Management LP is responsible for the management and operations of 6 limited partnership operations (Fisheries, Forestry, Gravel, Hospitality, Lands, and Market). The various businesses (Huu-ay-aht Group of Businesses or “HGB”) are mandated to enhance the economic, social, cultural and environmental wellbeing of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations and to build careers, jobs and businesses for Huu-ay-aht citizens. The businesses are located in the Bamfield area including the Huu-ay-aht village of...
read moreTeresa Gagnon Joins HFN as our new Financial Controller
Teresa Gagnon, CPA, CGA – Teresa is a Chartered Professional Accountant with nearly 20 years of accounting experience. Her career began in public practice where she provided a range of accounting services to primarily small business and First Nations clients. Services centred around preparation of year end audit and review engagements, but also included some advisory and planning activities. For the last 10 years, Teresa has been working as a contract accountant for several First Nations and their businesses. In addition to helping...
read moreCBC writes article on new Huu-ay-aht tourism plan for Bamfield
The CBC’s Megan Thomas has written an article entitled Huu-ay-aht cut ribbon on new Bamfield tourism plan -First business opens in ambitious strategy to bring visitors to village in traditional territory. The article outlines some of our history and our plans to increase tourism in Bamfield over the next three to five years. Please read the whole article at:...
read moreCampground Investment Shows Results
After a stellar season serving Bamfield residents and visitors, staff members at the HFN group of businesses are excited to share the results. General Manager Charlie Clappis called 2015 a “rewarding year” because “we started to see the results of our investments.” Those investments included improvements at the campground, which have drawn positive comments from users. “People are blown away,” Charlie says. “Each year it gets better and better.” With a sales increase of more than 60% over last year, the campground is definitely doing...
read moreFarewell Dinner for Stan Coleman
It was a time of celebration and sadness that the Huu-ay-aht Development Corporation bids farewell to its outgoing Chief Executive Officer Stan Coleman. Stan informed the HDC board last year that he would not be renewing his contract when it expired in January 2016. The board has since named Gary Wilson as his successor. Read...
read morePachena Bay Business Manager Wanted
The HFN group of businesses is seeking a business manager for businesses located in Pachena Bay. This term position is full time and based in Anacla. For more information, read the full posting.
read moreFarewell Message from Stan Coleman
Outgoing CEO of the HFN group of businesses issues farewell letter.
read moreBusiness Group Welcomes Peter Bates
On December 15, 2015, the HFN group of businesses welcomed Peter Bates to the team. Peter will work from the Port Alberni office as the financial controller, developing budgets, issuing financial statements, and supporting the financial operations of all businesses managed by the HFN business group. With over 20 years experience in his field, Peter’s expertise spans a variety of businesses and organizations. This includes heavy construction companies, a hotel and restaurant chain, a grocery chain and professional service businesses. According...
read moreHFN Group of Businesses Welcomes Gary Wilson
The Board of Directors of the Huu-ay-aht Group of Businesses is pleased to introduce the newest member of the team, Gary Wilson. Gary is replacing Chief Executive Officer Stan Coleman, who has advised the Board that he will not be seeking an extension at the expiration of his contract at the end of January 2016. More...
read moreBenefits Continue from Guardian Program
Twenty years ago Nuu-chah-nulth Nations and Parks Canada launched a partnership that would see aboriginal guardians caring for the West Coast Trail. As one of three nations involved in the partnership, Huu-ay-aht First Nations embraced the responsibility to maintain 15 kilometres of this world-famous destination. Today that partnership has expanded to include 25 kilometres of trail maintenance, along with cultural and emergency services for hikers. Huu-ay-aht citizens continue to play an important role in the partnership, caring for both the...
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