Paul Grinder, Fisheries Coordinator

Paul is the Fishery Coordinator for the TNG. With his job comes numerous responsibilities, and because the TNG office is not at full management capacity, I also have additional responsibilities added to my regular job outline.

Presently, he is also involved in the education for the Tsilhqot'in Nation. This involves building capacity for the TNG office and the Nation.

Added to this, Paul is also dealing with issues surrounding residential school. He meets with lawyers and gather information for community members that are Residential School survivors. Along with this, the Fisheries Department also deals with wildlife issues.

Paul is looking forward to working with all the people along the rivers this coming summer, and encourages all participants to practice cooperation which helps to make life for everyone easier.

Sechanalhyagh

Paul Grinder

Randy Billyboy, Fisheries Guardian

Randy has been learning new trades, skills and taking courses that will help with protecting the Tsilhqot'in Nation's resources.

The Fisheries Department's objective is to work along side with DFO regarding fisheries with harvesting, monitoring; conserving and protecting the salmon stocks passing through the Chilcotin territory; and keeping order and control during the salmon harvesting season with people fishing and co-workers for their safety.

Following are the courses and training that Randy has accomplished: Bear Awareness Survival, Wilderness Survival First-Aid, Electro Fishing Course, Ranger Course, Basic Guardian Training, Phase 2 DFO Guardian Training, Tribal Police Training, RCMP Auxiliary Training, and Non-restricted (Rifles) Firearm Safety Instructor Training.

Chris Nowotny