Tla’amin Nation and the North Island 911 Corporation are pleased to announce a partnership whereby the Nation has formally joined the Corporation as a shareholder. The partnership represents a milestone for both parties in strengthening their roles in regional emergency communications and public safety.
Through this partnership, the Nation now has a direct voice in how 9-1-1 and emergency dispatch services are governed, planned, and delivered across the region. Tla’amin had over 120 9-1-1 call outs last year, most being health or medical related. “Joining the governance table is about making sure these services reflect the needs of our community,” said Fire Chief Byron Harry “Having our voice at the table gets us involved at the design stage of these services so we can ensure they work for us.”
The North Island 911 Corporation provides a 9-1-1 system that connects residents to fire, police, and ambulance. Having agreements in place with E-Comm for the primary 9-1-1 call answering service and the City of Campbell River for fire dispatch, the Corporation delivers service to over 60,000 square kilometers over the northern portion of Vancouver Island and the mainland. Tla’amin’s participation builds on a governance model that brings regional communities into decision-making processes.
“We are proud to welcome Tla’amin Nation as a shareholder,” said Ken Grant, President of North Island 911 Corporation. “Their leadership and perspective will further enhance our collaborative approach to delivering high-quality emergency communication services throughout the region.”
The Corporation now has a total of seven shareholders consisting of the Comox Valley Regional District, Regional District of Nanaimo, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Regional District of Mount Waddington, qathet Regional District, Strathcona Regional District and Tla’amin Nation.
For Tla’amin, this is another step in taking a more active role in the systems that serve its members. Last year the Nation assumed increased jurisdiction over Fire Services strengthening accountability, improving service, and working alongside partners across the region.
Media Contacts:
Tla’amin Nation
media@tn-bc.ca
T: 778-834-7934
North Island 911 Corporation
Ken Grant, President
T: 250-792-0007
