The conditions of the motion include:Having efficient COVID-19 testing in place for all 14 First Nations. Establishing communication protocols between NTC nations and health authorities for prompt reporting of any suspected or confirmed cases on the Island. "Our leaders have said people come before economics," said Sayers, adding Nuu-chah-nulth communities took incredible precautions to prevent COVID-19 infection and do not want that work undone. Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, says the council wants to be consulted on conversations about the reopening the U.S.-Canada border. CBC also requested but did not yet receive, comment from the First Nations Health Authority and the mayors of Tofino and Ucluelet .

Source: CBC News June 11, 2020 23:48 UTC