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Toquaht Tyee hands Chieftainship down By Denise Titian, Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni – The Hupacasath House of Gathering was filled to capacity Jan. 9 as hundreds came to witness an historic event; the passing of a tyee ha’wilth title to the next generation. Chief Bert Mack sat as Toquaht’s tyee for 68 years. The chief and his wife Lillian raised three daughters and he selected his eldest daughter, Anne Morgan, to succeed him as tyee ha’wilth. “Tiitskeesup (Chief Mack) is stepping down and handing his seat to his daughter, Anne, because there are no male descendants,” Cliff Atleo told the audience. “She will hold it until a suitable young man worthy of the seat can be found,” he continued. Atleo served as translator at the event. He said he would be there to explain, in English, important segments of the ceremonies that would be taking place. The elder Chief wanted the people to understand what would be happening and why so that important cultural practices would not be forgotten. A cleansing ceremony took place at the start of the festivities. With tiny tufts of eagle down wafting around the room Atleo told the people that this ceremony is carried out to protect everyone in the room. “There is much power in that down,” he said. An eagle dance featuring male dancers from Ditidaht was performed before Mack’s great grandson and granddaughter were introduced. The young dancers have roots in Shuswap and they were proud to display their cultural knowledge and skills in honor of their grandfather. Ucluelet elder Barb Touchie said she
was asked to speak at the party. Because special guests from other Nuu-chah-nulth nations are directly related to Chief Mack, she said she thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about family roots. “There are people here from Huuay-aht, Ucluelet, Hupacasath, Tseshaht who all come from the same root (as Chief Mack),” she said. She told Chief Hugh Watts of Hupacasath that she was happy to see him there. “Tuffy (Chief Watts) and Bert’s mother were sisters,” she explained. Touchie went on to say that it is important that Nuu-chah-nulth-aht know their roots and to teach young people about the connections. “There are many people that are one with Bert,” she said. Hudson Webster of Ahousaht led the ceremony that would see the retiring ha’wilth pass his treasures on to his daughter. His chiefly belongings were laid out on the floor in front of a ceremonial curtain as Webster led a prayer chant. Meanwhile, Chief Mack watched over the ceremony from an ornately carved wooden bench. Webster made a speech, which was translated by Atleo. “Hudson tells you all that Anne will receive and how she will care for her muschim,” he told the hushed crowd. “Tiitskeesup transfers his power to his daughter; she gets songs, dances, tupati, qwayatsik and she has the authority as ha’wilth to host gatherings like this,” Atleo explained. “She can call on her people to support her and she will not lack for anything she needs to perform her duties,” he continued. “All other ha’wiih will be there to support her should she need anything.” He thanked the many ha’wiih that came
Cliff Atleo introduces Toquaht’s newest Tyee ha’wilth Wiitsaskum at January 9th potlatch. Above right: Chief Mack’s greatgrandson dances at celebration.
Ahousaht hosts Christmas Dinner ............................Page 2 Hockey involvement a Tseshaht success ..................Page 4 Hesquiaht Tyee presents pole to school ...................Page 6 Opitsaht welcomes 2008 babies .................................Page 8 Sports profile Bobby Rupert ......................................Page 9 Armada squads kick off new season .......................Page 11
to witness the historic event and pay respect to Toquaht’s chief. Pointing to ha’wiih from Hupacasath, Ucluelet, Hesquiaht, Huu-ay-aht and Pacheedaht, Atleo told the people that the new chief is closely related to the other ha’wiih. Anne stood in front of her parents as she was dressed in chiefly regalia and given the name Wiitsaskum. With her ha’wilth name comes power and authority over Toquaht’s land, resources and people, Atleo explained. The crowd stood and applauded the new Tyee ha’wilth. Wiitsaskum thanked them in the language of Toquaht. She said she has been working hard at her father’s side, on the treaty process, fighting for land and resources for Toquaht. “It is the land and resources that will bring our people home,” she promised. The elder chief also stood to thank the people who witnessed the event. Before giving out special gifts, he thanked two close friends who made his carved bench. “When they found out we had three daughters they carved three thunderbirds into the bench to represent them,” he said proudly. “I appreciate this gift from our very dear friends.”
Hesquiaht Tyee Ha’wilth Matlahoa, Dominic Andrew, was the first to stand before the new ha’wilth to offer words of congratulations. Ha’wilth Hugh Watts followed, saying he has a very special gift set aside for Wiitsaskum. “It is something that used to belong to my mother and she got it from her grandmother and now I will pass it on to you,” he said. Toquaht members were asked gather in front of the Chief’s family at the end of the ceremony. Speaker for the group, Gloria McKay, thanked Chief Mack for all his years of leadership, teachings and taking care of the people. “We love you and thank you dearly for all that you have done for us,” she said. The membership also thanked Lillian for standing beside her husband the entire time and for all that she’s done for the people. Lillian dabbed at her tears as she and her husband accepted a carved mask from their people. Turning her attention to Wiitsaskum, McKay promised, on behalf of the people, to stand with her, “in any decisions you make, if you need any help, if you need singers, dancers or family, we will stand with you.” Kevin Mack said he is the second chief of Toquaht. He praised Chief Mack for his 68 years of leadership and said he was proud and honored to witness the seating of a new chief. “We will work to support her as she works to improve the lives of all Toquaht,” he promised.
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Ahousaht membership hosts a successful Christmas Dinner By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–There was a good turnout of Ahousaht membership who reside away from home on Dec. 15 at the Port Alberni Friendship Center for the community’s annual Christmas dinner. As many as 200 people were served turkey dinner with all of the trimmings. Wally Samuel Sr. coordinated the dinner and was very pleased with the turnout. All of the turkey, potatoes and vegetables were cooked by volunteers and the tables and chairs were set up by volunteers. The dinner was scheduled for 5 p.m..; however a few of the turkeys were not ready so dinner was delayed for about one hour. The Ahousaht singers led by Nelson Keitlah Sr. Morris Sutherland Sr. and Tim Sutherland entertained the crowd in the interim. When dinner was ready the singers sang a dinner song. Keitlah also said a prayer in Nuu-chah-nulth and Samuel asked for volunteers to assist in serving the meal. Keitlah also talked about the importance of families gathering during the Christmas holidays. He reminisced of how the whole community of Ahousaht would gather in the old days. Samuel then acknowledged the Ahousaht Chief and Council for their support and financial contribution of $500 towards the Christmas dinner. He also mentioned that Mainstream Canada from the Tofino office contributed $500 and that the funds would be received at a later date. He introduced council member Louie Frank Sr. and asked him to say a few words. Frank thanked the cooks for the wonderful meal and wished each member of Ahousaht living away from home a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Rev. Rick Lindholm, the Junior Boys Ahousaht Wolfpack basketball coach was asked to say a few words about the upcoming junior boys and girls all-native provincial championships which Ahousaht will be hosting during spring break. Lindholm asked for the support of the many volunteers that will be required to host the championships. Games will be scheduled in three gymnasiums as there could as many as
Ahousaht young and old enjoy Christmas Dinner 50 teams participating. Ahousaht will host a welcome feast. Lindholm said members of the planning committee from Ahousaht will be coming to meet the Ahousaht members who live away from home to give an update. Samuel thanked the following people and organizations that assisted in the annual Christmas Dinner: Ahousaht Council and Mainstream Canada for financial contributions; volunteer cooks Donna Samuel, Roman Frank, Shelly Frank, Alice Sam, Michelle Sam, Jackie and Thelma Webster, Anna Masso, Lisa George, Lorna Elliot, Fran Antoine, Ian Samuel, Mike Olebar, Alice Sam, Nicole Keitlah, Rowena Keitlah, Karen Sutherland, Chuck August and Jason Titian and to those who worked in the kitchen, as well as those serving the food and the clean up crew. A huge kleco to one and all for their assistance, said Samuel.
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Community can now gain access to college library North Island College is pleased launched a community borrower program. Beginning January 2009, residents within the college’s region may obtain a free Community Library Card and borrow books in person from any of NIC’s four libraries, located at the Campbell River, Courtenay, Port Alberni and Port Hardy campuses. According to Mary Anne Guenther, NIC’s coordinator of Library Services, this is one way to say thank you to the community that has supported North Island College during its almost 35-year history. “NIC has an extensive collection, a great deal of which has been purchased through the fundraising efforts of our community. For those looking for
information on unique topics or wishing to access academic research, NIC’s library resources will be of great value and interest to you,” Guenther said. A free Community Library Card is available to individuals 16 years of age or older, upon presentation of photo identification. Some limits on types of material and number of items borrowed apply (five items may be held by a community borrower at any time). Please note that due to licensing restrictions, the NIC Community Library Card does not provide access to NIC’s online databases and journals, and NIC’s video/DVD collection. For further information, call 1-800715-0914, and ask to speak with the Library at your local campus, or visit http://library.nic.bc.ca.
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Hockey challenge involvement a Tseshaht success By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Port Alberni—Tseshaht pride was front and centre over the holiday season as competitors from across Canada and around the globe met in Port Alberni for the World Under 17 Hockey Challenge. From the opening ceremonies to closing acknowledgments of the 10-day international event, held Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, Chief Councillor Les Sam said it was good to be Nuu-chah-nulth in the Alberni Valley, with the profile of the Tseshaht raised on the world stage and co-operation between the local Native and non-Native communities cemented for future time. Sam said the decision to become involved as a major sponsor in the event was made by Tseshaht very early on in the planning of the competition. Organizers brought the concept to the community from the onset, which Sam said was very much appreciated. He said the Tseshaht community recognized the magnitude of the event and what it meant to the valley and the people living here. Tseshaht’s involvement was integrated at every milestone moment, including a traditional welcome to the Tseshaht traditional territory to the visitors by Sam and a prayer offered by Willard Gallic in the Nuu-chah-nulth language for the safety of the players, their coaches and chaperones. At the opening ceremonies, the Tseshaht singers filled the arena with sound as they sung a welcome song. Dancers were strategically placed in the stands so that all could watch their graceful movements. Jane Jones organized Tseshaht artists who crafted unique gifts for teams and individual players. Hockey sticks were purchased and painted with Nuu-chahnulth symbols and designs for each of the teams. Artists were Pat Amos, Andrew Dick, Ron Dick, Chuck Dorian, Jake Gallic, Tim Taylor, Tobias Watts, Ben David, Melissa Ross and Ken Sam Jr. Other artists (Wayne Dick, Connie Watts, Gail Gus, Tyrone Marshall and Luxy Barney contributed etched vases, bent boxes, coasters and a lighter. After each game, Ed Ross, Tseshaht’s de facto ambassador to the Under 17 youth competition, presented the top player from each team with a cedar headband woven by Faith Watts. Sam said Ross, who volunteered his time for the event, became the face of the Nuuchah-nulth and Tseshaht by virtue of his presence at most of the games, which were broadcast on television, including TSN for the final between Team Ontario and Team Pacific. Sam said special recognition goes to Jane Jones and Ed Ross for their efforts. Jones was part of the opening ceremonies committee. Other community members, including Doug
Photo courtesy of the Alberni Valley News
The Tseshaht singers filled Port Alberni’s arena with sound as they belted out a welcome song during the opening ceremonies of the World Under 17 Hockey Challenge held Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 with Tseshaht playing a role as major sponsor.
Photos courtesy of the Alberni Valley News
Wilson, volunteered much time and energy into making the tournament a success. Renowned artist Gordon Dick designed and fashioned a silver pendant to be presented to the most valuable player of the winning team in the gold medal game. On it was a hockey stick and the Tseshaht logo. The pendant was awarded to JP Anderson of Ontario. Tseshaht’s young hockey players were
also showcased during intermission onice action. Sam said he hoped the experience would allow the young athletes to see the caliber of game play and encourage them to aspire to participate at that level in the future. He said it would be nice to one day see a Tseshaht on the ice with such an elite team. Game tickets that came with sponsorship were distributed to
Left: Port Alberni Mayor Ken McRae, Tseshaht elder Willard Gallic, and Tseshaht’s Chief Councillor Les Sam take part in the opening ceremonies of the Under 17 Hockey Challenge. Gallic offered a prayer for the safety of the participants, and Sam welcomed the visitors to Tseshaht traditional territory. Bellow left: David McCormick, director of marketing and sales for the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Port Alberni, on behalf of Tseshaht ambassador Ed Ross, presents Russian coach Vladimir Myshkin with a hockey stick painted by Tseshaht artist Chuck Dorion. It is one of 12 sticks that Tseshaht artists either painted or carved that were then presented to each of the teams visiting the Alberni Valley. community members by way of a draw held during the community’s Christmas dinner. Jones said it really thrilled her to see members of the community, especially the younger members, get an opportunity to attend the event. Sam said it was gratifying to him to see such a large Tseshaht contingent attend and participate at the tournament. Asked if more tangible benefits than an awareness of Tseshaht and the Nuuchah-nulth culture would accrue to the community because of their sponsorship, Sam said it’s so much easier to work together with the regional district and the City of Port Alberni to showcase the area, and the historical barriers to that working relationship needed to be addressed. Sponsorship of the Under 17 hockey challenge was a step in that direction. “We can’t be strangers because we live on the opposite side of the river,” said Sam.
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Jackie Corfield and Jackie A. Watts stand outside the Wanaskiwin Interpretive Centre located in Saskatoon.
Forum features NTC reps Jackie Corfield and Jackie A. Watts were invited to speak on behalf of the Aboriginal Infant Development Programs and provincial AIDP advisor Diana Elliott at the early Child Development Forum held in Saskatoon from Oct. 14 to 17, 2008. The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health (NCCAH) were hosting. There were programs from all across Canada. Aboriginal Infant Development Programs in British Columbia were profiled as one of the select Public Health Early Child Home Visiting Programs. We are the only Aboriginal Infant Development Programs in Canada. There are two similar programs: One out of Edmonton and one in New Brunswick. They are not AIDP, but rather Early Development Programs that offer an Aboriginal
component. Together with all the presenters at this conference the goal was to gather evidence (from presentations) to demonstrate the value of Public Health Early Child Home Visiting Programs. There was a good mix of sessions on practice/programs and evidence. The last day we had a special guest appearance by Raffi, who provided us with great entertainment, encouragement for what we do and his passion to make a difference for children in Canada. There was a lot of work that went into the organization and delivery of the conference. Overall this was a great experience and honor to participate. Margo Greenwood, scientific director is intending to invite the Aboriginal Infant Development Programs of BC to a separate NCCAH forum in the near future.
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Hesquiaht tyee ha’wilth The Power of Positive Thinking presents school with a pole Submitted by Andrew Kerr, Northern Region Prevention Worker
self-talk will gradually become more realistic and self-affirming. Some common forms of irrational thinking are:
We all experience stress in our lives, from mild to severe. If we hope to be successful in dealing with some of this stress, then we need to have a positive perspective. We have all probably heard the age old question-Is your glass half full or half empty? How we answer this question may reflect our outlook on life and whether we are optimistic or pessimistic.
Polarizing - You see things as only as either good or bad, or black or white. There is no middle ground. You feel that you have to be perfect or you’re a total failure.
There have been many studies over the years that show that these personality traits, optimism and pessimism, can have a profound affect on how long we live and how well we live. Some benefits to our health that optimism can affect are: - decreased stress - reduced risk of coronary heart disease - better coping skills - greater resistance to catching the common cold - improved health and a sense of wellbeing - people with emphysema may breathe easier - living longer Self talk, the inner monologue sometimes referred to as automatic thinking, can be positive or negative. When the theme of your self-talk is mostly negative, then, your own misperceptions, lack of information and distorted ideas have overpowered your capacity for logic and reason. If you weed out the misconceptions and irrational thinking and challenge them with rational, positive thoughts, your
Personalizing - When something bad happens, you automatically blame yourself.. For example, you had a date to go to the movies with some friends but at the last minute they cancelled. You assume they changed their plans because no one wanted to be around you. Catastrophizing - You automatically assume the worst. You refuse to go out with friends because you fear you will make a fool of yourself. Or one thing doesn’t go right in your daily routine and you think the day is a disaster. Filtering - You magnify the negative aspects of a situation and filter out all of the positive ones. For example, you are working on a project at work and receive many compliments about how much you got done and how well you did it. You made only one small mistake but when you get home, this one small mistake becomes the focus and you forget about the compliments you received earlier. Don’t expect to become an optimist overnight. Eventually your self-talk will automatically contain less selfcriticism and more self-acceptance. Practice positive self-talk and improve your outlook. When your state of mind is generally optimistic, you are better able to handle everyday stress in a realistic and constructive manner.
By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Hot Springs Cove – On Dec. 17 at Hot Springs Cove Tyee Ha’wilth Dominic Andrews made a very special presentation of a pole he had carved of his family’s history. Andrews presented the pole to the school at the Christmas dinner for the community. The students of Hot Springs Cove did a very brief play and also sang a few Christmas carols, which also included a song in the Hesquiaht dialect. Young Nathan Tom was the emcee for the school Christmas play. Tom called on elder Lawrence Paul who did an opening prayer. Following the opening prayer chief councillor Joe Tom was asked to say a few words and he welcomed everyone to the school Christmas play. Nathan Tom then made a few presentations to the community elders of gifts from the school. A few other presentations were given to community members who have assisted and helped with the daily operation of the school. After the brief Christmas play Tom invited everyone to the community hall for a Christmas dinner, which the school organized. The dinner was for the community and the school children. At the dinner the Hesquiaht singers blessed the food with their dinner song. Young Nathan Tom then made welcome remarks and also thanked everyone for being present at their Christmas dinner. During dinner Tyee Ha’wilth Dominic Andrews brought in his special gift of a pole which was wrapped up in a blanket. After dinner Andrews asked chief
councillor Joe Tom to speak. Elder Mamie Lucas was asked to sit with Chief Andrews prior to the unveiling of the pole. Tom then spoke for his chief. “Dominic has a very special presentation to make to our school. He would like to make sure that he leaves something behind about his family’s history and he has made this beautiful pole for the school,” said Tom. Tom also mentioned that their Tyee Ha’wilth also wanted to do this sooner rather than later due to his health. Tyee Ha’wilth Andrews then spoke in his language and talked about his family’s history. He also mentioned that all of the wood for the pole was from the driftwood that he had found on the beach. Andrews does not believe in waste and he utilized the driftwood to make a very special pole. Andrews stated that he has been working on and off on this project for almost two years. It has been completed for quite a while; unfortunately he has not had an opportunity to present it to the school until the school’s Christmas play. Andrews later explained the significance of the pole. It features a sun mask with his family’s history. At the base of the pole is a kakawin (killer whale). Above the kakawin is the chief of the sea. “This is the protector of our sea. It is similar to King Neptune. Our ancestors also had our own protector of the sea,” said Andrews. Above the chief of the sea is the Good Spirit who was an actual person, a person that does good all of their lives. Continued on page 9
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Opitsaht welcomes 2008 babies at Nin’ayaks-ha celebration By Denise Titian, Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Opitsaht – Sun shone brightly despite frigid temperatures on the tiny oceanfront community of Opitsaht on Dec. 16 as families gathered to welcome babies born that year at the Nin’ayaks-ha ceremony. NTC Mother’s Support worker Debbie Neuwirth said the Nin’ayaks-ha ceremony is an official welcome of the newest babies into the community; a very important cultural practice that is being revived in Nuu-chah-nulth communities. Neuwirth has taken part in three such ceremonies in other Nuu-chah-nulth communities. For her, this ceremony is an important part of reviving a significant cultural event which goes a long way to building strong families. As a mother’s support worker for Tseshaht and Tla-o-qui-aht, it is her role to help strengthen and support families by acting as a resource person. Besides assisting families with health care needs and other resources, she does her best to integrate Nuu-chah-nulth cultural teachings in order to strengthen family and community ties. Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation (TFN) elder Levi Martin said the opening prayer and told the young families how it was a common practice for women in the community to go to the home of a new mother to greet the baby, give gifts and sing fun songs. “It was always important to make the babies feel welcome,” he
continued. He said it has been about 50 years since he last saw the ceremony carried out in his community but other elders say one took place about ten years ago. Elder Tom Curley told the parents he was very happy to see the new babies; he invited them to visit his home so that he can teach them some Tla-o-qui-aht language and culture. “Always bring your children to elders, everyday, so that they can learn a little history,” he told the parents. “Say a prayer to the Creator and thank him for giving you such a beautiful gift,” he advised. He promised the young parents that if they brought their babies to visit him and his wife, he would speak Indian to the babies and sing them a lullaby. One of his childhood favorites went something like this: ‘Are you not from Heaven why you look so much like an angel?’ he remembered with a chuckle. Curley talked about how young people selected spouses in old times and how babies’ births were planned for the following summer or fall when food would be abundant. He reminded parents to speak kindly to their children everyday so that they may always be inspired to reach for goals and dreams. “When a child doesn’t hear positive things about the good that he does, he will eventually stop doing good; and if you get after him for the bad things he does all the time, he will continue to do the bad things because he is getting attention – it may not be good
Families gathered to welcome babies born that year at the Nin’ayaks-ha ceremony attention but it’s still attention,” he advised. He remembered that people were always giving babies nick names. Curley said his grandmother’s favorite nicknames for babies was Panahu the chubbiest, sweetest cheeks of the halibut, “and she loved pinching chubby, sweet baby cheeks,” he chuckled. When it came time to introduce the
babies, the mothers were invited to sit in a circle. They took turns introducing their little ones, the newest members to the community. NTC Nurse and TFN elder Christine Curley along with Neuwirth placed woven cedar headbands on each child as a welcoming gift. Parents, babies and elders rounded off the afternoon by sharing lunch.
Baby Serena wasn’t feeling well but she made it to the party
Baby Peyton proudly wears her new cedar headband
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Community member sport profile - Bobby Rupert By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni – Bobby Rupert (Tseshaht) is a well-known and respected athlete who has a passion for playing basketball. He has played on the Port Alberni Hawks men’s basketball team for a number of years and is very involved in organizing the Hawks annual basketball tournament. Rupert is 35 years old. Rupert is the son of Caroline Rupert –Fournier, who is originally from the Gus family. His father is Larry Rupert from the Pine Falls reserve in Manitoba. Rupert has a brother Brad Rupert and a half-brother Jason Williams from Ucluelet First Nation. Recently Rupert found out he has a daughter Lana Koehle who is a Grade 12student at the Alberni District Secondary School. Koehle and Rupert just met last year. She played basketball for the Armada senior girls basketball team last season. As a child growing up Rupert attended Haahuupayak School on the Tseshaht reserve. He also was very active in sports as a child. Rupert enjoyed playing floor hockey at the school and also played for the Tseshaht floor hockey team. Other sports that Rupert played were softball, soccer and basketball. He grew loving the game and had developed a very good outside shot, which he is well known for today. When Rupert was attending Gill Elementary School late Harvey Thomas started coaching a few eight and nine year olds. The boys were all First Nation ball players. Rupert remembers the boys used to play the school teams in exhibition games. In junior high school Rupert wanted to play for the A W Neil Junior High School Boys basketball team, however the coach said he was too old. Rupert went home that day and told his mother that he wanted to transfer to the E J Dunn School so he could play basketball. He tried out at Dunn and made the team. When they played Neil School it was like revenge for Rupert and he fondly remembers defeating Neil. Pat Cannon who also became known as a basketball player played on the same team as Rupert at Dunn. Cannon later made a name for himself playing for the Armada basketball team for the high school. Rupert started to play in men’s basketball tournaments with the Eagles basketball team 20 years ago when he was only 15 years old. “I remember playing with the Eagles when we went to play in the Kamloops tournament. We came in second place. In the tournament I averaged about 15 points per game.” Late John Dick and Harvey Thomas taught Rupert a lot about the game of basketball. Both were playing with the Eagles. Rupert was what is often referred to as a gym rat, a player who spends a lot of his time in the gym. “I practiced as often as I could in any gym that I could go to hours at a time on my shot. This is how I became a good outside shooter,” said Rupert As a testament of his love for the game, Rupert decided to host an icebreaker tournament which was open to all players. This tournament was hosted at the Athletic Hall in Port Alberni on Sept. 19 to the 21 and there were 10 teams that participated in the open tournament. “I thought I would try to host an open tournament and call it an icebreaker to
create an interest in the upcoming basketball season, and also raise funds for our team to enter the Nanaimo basketball league again,” said Rupert. The result was that it was quite successful as they raised enough money to pay the entry fee for the Nanaimo men’s league. He also said that the team is almost all native with the exception of one player, Mike Lang. Rupert works very closely with Ivan Thomas also from Tseshaht when they traditionally host the Hawks All Native basketball tournament which is held at Maht Mahs gymnasium. The Hawks are a long standing men’s all native basketball team and one of a few that have remained intact over the last couple of decades. Last season Rupert put a men’s team in the Nanaimo Basketball League. The Hawks did fairly well in the league and were in the top three teams in the eight team men’s league. However, in the league play-offs the Hawks ended up short of players and lost in the second round of the play-offs. This was the first time the Hawks played in the Nanaimo league. Traveling to Nanaimo every Sunday in the men’s league may have taken its toll and contributed to the Hawks being short of players at the end of the season. Generally each basketball season, Rupert practices at Maht Mahs a couple of times a week. He also gets to the Athletic Hall once per week and encourages any local ball players to attend the practices. Maht Mahs is Monday and Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Athletic Hall is Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. This is where Rupert hones his shooting skills. For the Hawks Rupert is always a three-point shot threat and also known to be a very good ball handler and passer. Rupert has another passion and it is playing fastball. He has played for a few years with Les Sam Thunder. Rupert is mainly an infielder and plays at second base. He is a quality, defensive player and a very good hitter at the plate. For the last couple of seasons due to work commitments Rupert has not played much fastball. Currently Rupert is recovering from a very serious accident and is doing rehabilitation. While he was at work Rupert got dragged underneath a vehicle. Rupert said he is lucky to be alive. Due to a very short fishing period Rupert started working for Sea/Tec, a company that works on highways repairing roads. He was only working for the company
Bobby Rupert (Tseshaht) is a well-known and respected athlete who has a passion for playing basketball for two weeks when the accident happened. Rupert is more appreciative of life and feels he has a second chance. He wants to capitalize on his opportunity and is
anxious to both get back to work as well as to play the game that he loves, basketball. He also wants to pass on the knowledge that he has to others.
Hesquiaht Tyee Ha’wilth presents school with a pole Continued from page 6 The wolf or quiaatseek is above the Good Spirit. Andrews also said that historically this too was an actual person at one time too. At the top of the pole is the sun mask, which was his late father’s favourite mask. Benedict Andrews was his late father whom he learned a lot from. This is a part of the history of the tyee family from Hesquiaht. “I wanted to leave a bit of the history of my late father Benedict Andrews and our family to show the people a part of what we own, our hahoulthee,” said Andrews. What also was very important to Andrews is that Matlahoa he wanted to ensure the children at the school and also future children that their ha’wiih have a very rich history and culture. The Hesquiaht singers sang Chief Andrews’ song to commemorate the very special occasion. The school and community were very thankful for the special gift from their tyee ha’wiih. The pole will be set up in the front of the
carves pole for Hesquiaht School students school in the near future. Everyone was given gifts of fruit to take home. Santa also made an appearance and each of the children received gifts from Santa. It was a very special day for the children and community of Hot Springs Cove. Chief Tom thanked everyone and wished one and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Page 10 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Jan. 15, 2009 Donald James Lambert June 4, 1960/Jan. 26.2007 You were my brother, you were my friend I don’t understand how it came to this end. Life seems so cruel when it turns against us
We have nothing but questions with no end in sight, Flashbacks of the day our creator carried you home to his eternal light. Our thoughts leave us empty and feeling alone, we can’t understand creator, why you’ve taken him home. What comfort we find, they say will come with time, as we try to repair our lives from
despair. We ask you our creator to help us believe, So our hearts and our minds may begin to conceive how only your way was the path to his end, and with your guiding light may our healing begin. Could we have done anything different to reach out to you, there’s just no way of knowing what
C o m m u n i t y&B e y o n d First Nation Shinny Hockey
Master’s Ball Hockey Tournament
Jan. 17
Feb. 20 to 22
Port Alberni
Tseshaht
All ages and abilities welcome! Admission $3. Equipment available for borrowing. Contact Sherri at rezgirl77@hotmail.com or (250) 720-0923. Saturday from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Coulson Arena.
Men’s and Ladies. First 10 men’s teams, first eight ladies teams will be entered. Deadline for registration Jan. 9, 2009. Frees $250 Men’s, $200 Ladies. We require $150 deposit non-refundable along with registration before 4 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009. Tseshaht First Nations will include trophies, first, second, and third place, as well as MIP, MVP and All-stars. For more information, contact Gina Pearson or Sam Gus at one fo the following: Work Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 P.m. (250) 731-1207 or email gcpearson@tseshaht.com or ginawatts@shaw.ca or sgus@tseshaht.com .
Masters Ball Hockey Tournament
Jan. 23 to 25 Port Alberni First 10 Men’s teams, First 8 Ladies teams will be entered. Deadline for registration – January 9, 2009. Registration fees: MEN’S $350. LADIES $250. We require $150 deposit non-refundable along with registration before 4:00 pm, January 9, 2009. Tseshaht First Nation will include trophies; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, as well as Allstar sweatshirts. For more information, please contact Gina Pearson at one of the following: Work Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (250) 7311207. Email addresses: gcpearson@tseshaht.com or ginawatts@shaw.ca Seniors Basketball Tournament
Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1. Port Alberni Maaqtusis Suns All-Native Invitation Baskball Tournament, senior men and senior women to be held at the Alberni Athletic Hall. First 12 Teams to respond. For more information contact Harvey or Doris Robinson at (250) 6709593 (home) or 250-713-9593 (cell). Uu-a-thluk Council of Ha’wiih
Feb. 3 and 4
Celebrations Of Life
Feb. 21 Gold River On Feb. 21 at Wahmeesh gym, Jimmy Johnson and Hilary Savey of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations are hosting a Celebrations Of Life for their son Collin. The doors in Gold River at the Wah-Meesh Gym will open at 4 pm. Come join us for dinner along with singing and dancing. For more information please contact Hilary at (250)283-2545 or (250)283-2349 All Native Mens Basketball Tournament
Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 Port Alberni Fifth Annual Wickaninnish Hawks Men’s Basketball Tournament to be held at Maht Mahs Gym. Entry fee: $350. First place prize $1,000. Prize based on 10 teams. Contact Bob Rupert 250-720-5454 or email rupert23@hotmail.com or Ivan Thomas 604-315-3567 or email ivanthomas16@hotmail.com
Hupacasath Memorial party for Wi wiialag (Elmer Thompson) To be held at the Hupacasath House of Gathering: Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The focus will be continued dialogue on matters including 2009 salmon outlooks. Nuu-chah-nulth crab management and DFO crab reform, revitalization of the WCVI clam board and preparation for fisheries aspects of the BCAFN chiefs meeting in Nanaimo at the end of February. Contact Don Hall at the NTC (250) 724-5757 or email at dhall@nuuchahnulth.org . Crafting Family Fun day - Free Family Event
February 7 Gyro Youth Centre, Port Alberni Join Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family & Child Services on February 7 10am-3:30pm at the Gyro Youth Centre - Activity Room for “Crafting Family Fun” day. Poster contest, make ornaments & cards, free t-shirts for first fifty people! For More Information *Call Amber or Angie Smith at 250-7243232/1-877-722-3232. Brought to you on behalf of the Resource Team of Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family & Child Services and the Provincial Aboriginal Recruitment Committee.
Feb. 28 Port Alberni Nuu-sees-mus Devan extends his invitation to his late grandfather wiwiialag Elmer thompson along with his grandmother Marion Thompson with her kids Rose Chester and kids, Nooks Chester and kids, Sam Chester, Angela Chester, and the two others he helped raise as his own Sugar Thompson an her kids, Christina Stabb, with the help of the Thompson family, would like to invite all his friends an family from all over. We would like everyone to help celebrate his life and end our grieving process, but he will never be forgotten he will be in our hearts forever. We would like to thank all that came and gave medicine to the family on his passing days. Klecko-klecko from Devan “Nuu-sees-mus”, Marion, Rose (tee-ty-boo) and kids, Nooks and kids, Sam, Angela, Sugar, Christina , and God Bless all. Aboriginal Business Conference
March 13 to 14 Port Alberni NEDC is hosting the ‘Seeking the Silver Lining” Aboriginal Business Conference at the Best Western Barclay. Registration is free until Valentines Day (Feb. 14) then the registration fee will be $100 per person (50 per cent discount for groups of three or more). Call 250.724.3131 or e-mail caledonia@nedc.info to register or for more details.
only you knew. I can’t help but wonder along with those left behind, how our enduring love couldn’t save you this time. Not a day will go by Don that I don’t think of you, and how different it could be if only we knew. (Loved and sadly missed by your baby sister Marie, Aaron, Khrystina & KateLynn, Ashton) Aggie Peters “Granny” November 1, 1923 – January 13, 2008
Granny, you’re in our hearts And there you’ll stay. And be remembered every day Forever we will think of you Granny The things that we will remember is Your love for each family member Miss u granny Love u granny Love your great-grandchildren Wayne, Daniel and Brandon Peters Granny, thank you for the gift of love. Now you’re sharing it up above. You had many things to say, All in a caring way. You always saw good in everyone No matter what they’ve done. You were always the one we could all lean on Even though it must have felt like a ton. You were always the strength of the family Now we must let you rest. As we say good-bye, As tears roll down our eyes. I know your place in heaven has a good view. Because you’re telling God, I need to keep An eye on a few. I know you will always be in our hearts and mind. So Granny, I must go, but I’ll Never forget you’re one of a kind. Granny, Miss you. Your granddaughter Colleen Peters
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Award helps I would like to thank the Atleo family of Ahousaht, Maaqtusiis School Board and Staff for selecting me as the recipient of the Margaret Atleo Scholars Award. My name is Terri Robinson of the Ahousaht First Nation. I am currently taking the Elementary Post Degree Professional Program at the University of Victoria. Being selected for this award has helped me tremendously. Special Kleco to Auntie Rebecca for all your help and encouragement. Chuu, Kleco! Happy 2009 to all of NTC Terri Robinson
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Armada squads kick off new season By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Duncan—The senior boys Armada basketball team from Alberni District Secondary School played in a tournament Dec. 4 to 6 in Duncan. There were 16 teams participating. Armada played with only nine players and had one win and two losses. Nuu-chah-nulth players on the team are Daryon Charleson of Hesquiaht and James Williams of Tla-o-qui-aht, though they did not see much court time. In their first game they played the
Ladysmith squad who are ranked third in Double A provincial play. Armada was on fire in the first quarter. Early into the 10-minute quarter they held a 16–4 lead. The Armada squad hit three threepointers in the first quarter, however Ladysmith managed to claw back into the game. With Armada leading Ladysmith by a score of 16–14, Ladysmith answered with a 20–0 run at the end of the first quarter and early into the second. Armada managed to come within three points on a couple of occasions (28–25 and 30–27), but could not get closer. The score after the first half was Ladysmith leading 35–30. Gradually Ladysmith started to pull away, however Armada was still in the game after three quarters. Ladysmith was holding an eightpoint lead 50–42, but Armada could not muster any offence in the fourth quarter and only scored six points. The final score was Ladysmith over Armada 78–48.
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Armada Coach Nick Seredick had to use mainly his starting five players as he only had four substitutes on the bench. In Armada’s next games in the tournament they faced the Ballenas team from Parksville. They got behind early and trailed Ballenas by a Jack F. Little score of 50–35. Star Armada player Tony Schutte (Tseshaht) led the Armada In the second with 15 points against Ballenas from Parksville. half, and the not muster much offense for the third quarter alone Armada outscored remainder of the game. When Schutte Ballenas 23–15 and trailed after three fouled out, Armada led the game 38–30. quarters 65–58. With about three They were outscored the rest of the minutes left in the game Armada trailed game by a score of 19–2. For the game, 76–70, but could not close the gap any Schutte led the Armada with 15 points further. Ballenas won the game 86–77. and Kathleen Ambrose Jessie Black led Armada with 23 (Mowachaht/Muchalaht) tallied 12 in points. Rhys Hill tallied 18 and Darryl the loss. Nia Samuel of Ahousaht is also Pighen scored 11. In their final game on the squad. Armada defeated the Wellington team On Saturday they split their games. In from Nanaimo by a score of 74–52. the game against Carihi from Campbell Wellington actually led the Armada River they lost 54–44. Armada had the squad 20–18 after the first quarter. lead after the first quarter 18–9, and Armada then went on a scoring spree also led at the half 24–21. Fatigue and a and outscored the Wellington team short bench however caused Armada the 41–17 in the next two quarters. game in the end. Schutte and Ambrose Leading the way for Armada was once again led the team in scoring with Rhys Hill with 28 points, which 19 and 10 points each. included five three-pointers in the game. Against Highland from Comox, Jessie Black also scored 23 points. Armada trailed by a single point at the Coach Seredick was pleased with the half, 25–24. The Armada found their team’s effort in the tournament, but had game and scored 22 points in the third hoped to do better. Conditioning quarter and managed to coast to victory. however will have to be improved if the The final score was Armada 61–45 over players and team want to compete on the Highland. Schutte dominated and led island. Armada with 27 points and Jen The Armada senior girls team played Charlesworth scored 13 points. Schutte in a four-team tournament which they tallied 61 points in the three games with hosted on Dec. 5 and 6. They played numerous assists also. Coach Jim three games and had one win with two Seredick was hoping for a better result losses. In their first game they played for the team, however fatigue and the Ballenas from Parksville and came up on lack of conditioning of some of his the short end of a 49–40 score. players hurt Armada. Schutte was one Perennial all-star player and pointof the bright spots for coach Seredick guard Tony Schutte (Tseshaht) fouled and is hoping for a good result this year out of the game with less than two in league and tournament play for the minutes left in the third quarter. This senior girls Armada squad. spelled the end for Armada as they could
For Ucluelet First Nation (UFN) Membership The deadline for Post Secondary Applications is no later than 4:30pm on Jan 31, 2009.
Join us, come on out & share your opinions, ideas, etc.
Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Business Meeting Thursday, January 22, 2009 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Muu Chin Ink Boardroom, TinWis Resort, Tofino, BC Contact Jean if you plan to attend and we’ll ensure an information package is available. Jean Wylie, Office Manager P.O.Box 67, 381 Main St., Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Ph: 250-725-2219, Fax: 250-725-2384 Cell 726-8300 Email jean.wylie@clayoquotbiosphere.org
Apply to UFN PO Box 699 Ucluelet BC VOR 3A0 Or Fax to UFN Health Centre (250) 726- 7396 Attention: Rose Touchie ( Education Coordinator) Applications can be picked up @ UFN Health Centre or to request an application phone UFN Health Centre at (250) 726-7343. Toll Free: 1 - 866 -900 - 7343 ask for Rose Touchie
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How Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h Developed Clam Co-Management 1999 to 2004 By Evelyn Pinkerton of SFU and Leonard John, formerly of KyuquotCheckleseht Fisheries This article is based on research funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. The research was endorsed by the WCVI/Nuu-chah-nulth Aquatic Management Board, the West Coast Clam Board and Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h chief and council. A little-known story in Nuu-chahnulth territory is how Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h managed their wild clam fisheries sustainably during 1999 to 2004. Many management decisions were based on rules worked out in meetings between the clam diggers and Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h Fisheries (KCF). This story holds some valuable lessons for how a successful clam fishery can be run on a local basis. The government side of the story began when the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Clam Reform Strategy in 1997 developed a new communal opportunity which allowed an exclusive commercial clam fishery by a First Nation on beaches fronting its reserves (as long as it was not a major commercial beach for all commercial clam fisheries in the area). To obtain a communal license, a First Nation must first do a stock assessment. This is an inventory of how many mature and immature clams are on a particular beach. A stock assessment allows a community and DFO to agree on a target harvest rate (how many clams can be taken each year, while still leaving enough to keep reproducing at a sustainable rate). The communal license does not cost anything unless the beach is classified as contaminated. In that case it costs
$100 and is called a Contaminated Shellfish Harvest License. Usually this license is taken out in partnership with a depurator-processor, who certifies that clams have cleansed themselves for 48 hours in a plant after harvest. How the community decided to take out this license is a story that started much earlier, in the late 1980s with the meeting of the new Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council fisheries policy advisor Bill Green and the new KCF manager, Leonard John. Bill encouraged Leonard and his fisheries crew to develop a vision for the clam fishery they wanted, and to consider what steps were necessary to achieve it. KCF decided to put a lot of effort into getting enough scientific information to know the sustainable harvest on each beach. Their goal was to survey at least indicator beaches in each sub-area of the territory. The need for this approach was clear in the late 1980s when clam prices were at record highs and harvests skyrocketed. They started by doing stock assessments on three key beaches. They discussed their plans and methods with DFO’s Steve Heizer. Steve’s father, anthropologist Robert Heizer, had documented how California tribes had managed their salmon fisheries sustainably before European contact. So Steve was sympathetic toward First Nations’ capacity for self-management. He agreed with and supported the methods used by KCF. At that time, DFO had not yet developed a standard protocol for clam stock assessment. The clam stock assessments showed that drastic overfishing had happened in 1988. The community called for a closure until the clam stocks recovered. Steve Heizer conducted stock assessments on eight beaches in Area 26 during the closure, which lasted five years. So the stocks recovered, but there was
still no way to control the number of diggers on any one beach, or the amount that could be dug. When Area 26 was reopened in 1995, it was again overharvested by the many clam license holders in what would soon be called Area F, most of the WCVI. It was not until 1997 that the communal opportunity provided the tools for sustainable management that KCF had been looking for. Working with NTC Fisheries Biologist Roger Dunlop, KCF conducted stock assessments in 1997 on Malksope and Cachelot beaches, and received a Contaminated Shellfish Harvest License from DFO for each of these two beaches. (Cachelot head beach did not front a reserve, so a special arrangement was struck with the Clam Board, with 20 per cent of the digging opportunity offered to other Area F diggers). It was estimated that about 15 diggers would be needed to take the target harvest in a single opening on one of these beaches. Rules for the fishery were made and reviewed annually at community meetings. Drawing names out of a hat, a rotation system was set up so that all diggers would get a turn at least two tides a year. A waiting list allowed others to fill in if a digger was away during the opening. Over time, the rules were refined so that spouses could dig together if one of their names was drawn. Diggers who attended meetings signed a statement that they had attended the meeting and agreed to the rules. With only 15 to 20 diggers on one beach per tide, it was easier for KCF to monitor the number of clam sacks being dug and then delivered to the buyer as a group from that beach. They had a better chance of ensuring there was no predigging from other beaches being added. KCF could tell each evening how close to the target harvest the diggers were, and could end the harvest early if necessary. DFO developed confidence
that there were few illegal clams getting into the market, because of KCF’s monitoring. Therefore DFO was willing to work hard to make future arrangements successful. The buyer developed confidence about getting a predictable number of good clams every year. He had good communication with KCF about the amount of mud and gravel in sacks. Therefore, in the second and third year better prices were negotiated. Prices were not as high as a wild fishery because of paying for the depuration and stock assessment. However, in the fourth and fifth years, diggers were getting $1.40 a pound, when the average landed price for clams in BC was $1.50 (2002) and $1.30 (2003). This showed that a depuration fishery doesn’t have to cost a lot more than a wild fishery. Another advantage of a depuration fishery is that the timing of the fishery is flexible. Clams can be dug in summer or winter. This means they can be dug whenever the price is likely to be highest. Diggers do not need commercial licenses to participate in this communally-managed fishery, but there is a $20 fee for each digger annually. Over this period of KCF management, the community developed confidence in the ability of KCF to run a good fishery. The fishery was seen as based on strong science, sensible rules made democratically by the diggers and applied fairly to everyone, and strong monitoring and enforcement of the rules. Although the two communallymanaged beaches were turned into clam farms in 2003 and 2004, and different practices adopted, the community has not forgotten this experience with communal fisheries. Whether or not clam farming proves successful in the long run, the experience holds lessons for ways to manage all clam fisheries.
Your rights: Conditions of a rental lease in BC Submitted by Anita Francoeur KUU-US Crisis Line Society
Assignments and Sublets In an assignment, the tenant transfers all his or her rights under a tenancy agreement to a third party who then becomes the tenant of the original landlord. In a manufactured home site tenancy (Trailer Park), an assignment usually coincides with the sale of the manufactured home. A sublease transfers part of the tenant’s rights to a third party. For example, the sublease may be for a rental period that is shorter than the original period. The subtenant receives only the rights contained in the sublease. The original tenant remains the tenant of the original landlord. If a tenant agrees to sublet for the full period of the original tenancy, the agreement will be treated as an assignment of the tenancy. A tenant may assign or sublet his or her interest in a tenancy agreement with the written consent of the landlord. The original tenant must make the request. If a tenant assigns or sublets a tenancy agreement without the landlord’s consent, the landlord may serve a one-
month notice to end the tenancy. If a request is made by the original tenant, the landlord’s consent cannot be unreasonably or arbitrarily withheld if the tenancy agreement is for a fixed period of six months or more, or if it is for a manufactured home site where the manufactured home and the site are rented from different landlords. Rent Increases: Notice and Timing British Columbia now has rent control. Landlords must use the approved form “Notice of Rent Increase” and give the tenant three month’s notice to increase rent. Tenants cannot dispute the rent increase unless the increase is more than the allowable amount. In 2008 rent increases were capped at 3.7 per cent for conventional tenancies and manufactured home park tenancies. Terminating a Lease: Notice and Timing Prior to a lease expiring, it is the responsibility of landlord and tenant to either re-negotiate terms or terminate the lease. Tenants who give written notice to end a lease prior to the expiry date may be held accountable for all costs the landlord incurs in re-renting including lost rent. Landlords may end a tenancy only for specified reasons as set out in the legislation and cannot end a tenancy simply because a fixed term has expired
unless the language of the lease specifies the tenant will vacate at the end of the term. When a fixed term tenancy reverts to a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord cannot force a tenant to sign another lease or agree to another fixed term. When a lease is renewed, landlords and tenants may agree to the same or different terms. A tenant must give one calendar month’s notice in writing to the landlord
the day before the rent is due. If the landlord wishes to end a tenancy, one of the province’s approved Notices to End a Tenancy form must be used. Should you wish to access AHRI Services for advocacy, landlord/tenant mediation, landlords wishing to post a vacancy, the housing registry or for crisis purposes, please call 24 hours a day at 250-723-4050.
Left: Ahousaht guard Greg Charlie, No. 11, defends the perimeter against the Ballenas Whalers on day one of Totem 54. Ballens won 76-57. Ahousaht placed fourth of of eight teams, and Charlie was named a tournament all star. Right: Ahousaht forward Beau Campbell. No. 12, scores two points against Parksville's Ballenas Whalers on day one of Totem 54 played in Port Alberni. Ballenas won 7657. Ahousaht , a division one school, was a last minute fill in, and placed fourth out of eight teams, six of them division three schools. Photos submitted by Wawmeesh G. Hamiilton.
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Birthdays & congratulations Happy 23rd birthday to our handsome son Michael Earnest David Dick Tutube. Seems like yesterday we were holding you in our arms son. Now you’re a grown man. Enjoy your day son! Lots of love, your Mumma and Dad Tutube. Happy 23rd birthday to our brother Mikey. Love you lots from your four siblings Danny, Lisa, Marvin and Violet. Belated happy birthday to Jayden Hamilton on Jan. 5. Hope you had a great day! Love from your grandmas, grandpas and cousins in Port Alberni and from your grandma Georgina and grandpa Cyril Livingstone. Happy 13th birthday to my daughter Ashlee Joanne Khaila Johnston on Dec. 28, 2008. Happy belated birthday to my baby girl Tyra Ellizabeth Rachel Frances Johnston on Dec. 7, 2008. Happy birthday to our dad Kevin Johnston on Dec. 16, 2008. From Shayne, Ashlee, Tyra, Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all my relatives. Have a safe and wonderful holiday. From Peggy Tate and Rastha and Kid. We’d like to wish Mom and Dad (Dave and Fran Tate) a happy 48th anniversary on Jan. 1, 2009. From your daughter Peggy and Family. Happy birthday to Jaylene Frank on Jan.10. Loads of love from Grandma Martha, Grandpa Russ and girls. Jan. 15: Happy birthday Babe Carla Webster. Love ya always, Auntie Martha Russ and girls. Jan. 17: Happy birthday to Roxanne Rachel-Sue Swan. Love ya real lots daughter. Love Mom Russ and Kaileigh. Jan. 17: Happy birthday to Freida Thomas and Scottie Sam. Always think of you two. Have an awesome day. From Martha Russ and girls. A happy, happy birthday wish goes out to my dear sister Gloria Joseph on Jan. 8. Have a good one sis. We love you! Love always Jackie, Wilson, Matt, Evelyn and grandson, Mathew Jr. We would like to wish my dear sisterauntie Janet Jules a very happy birthday on Jan. 5. We love you. Hope you Congratulations to Fredrick Cook for a wonderful contribution to his ice hockey team; the Alberni Valley Bantam Coyotes. The Coyotes went to an ice hockey tournament December 19-21, 2008 in Oceanside (Parksville); the team had been on a losing streak… but that was about to change. After some travelling difficulties and concerns the team all made it safely to the tournament. Despite playing 4 games in one day following the Round Robin they were undefeated and were relieved to know that they had gotten a bye into the medal rounds. D-day was upon them and Fredrick gave his team the advantage with the go ahead goal in the 2nd period. Fredrick played with an injured shoulder but took it upon himself to rise to the occasion and lead his team to a Gold Medal. Fredrick’s persistent fore checking, relentless defence, swift skating and refined stick handling allowed the tournament directors to make a decision of making him the Gold Medal Game Most Valuable Player. Following the game the team celebrated their Gold Medals
enjoy your special day too. Also happy 20th birthday to Ariel Leo on Jan. 2, and to Phillip Harry Jr. on Jan 5. Have fun huh. See you guys around. From Pauline, Clarence, Natasha, Courtney and Mariah. I would like to wish my dear son Stephen John Jr. a very happy 20th birthday on Jan. 12. And many, many more to come son. Hope you have fun and enjoy your special day. It’s my special day too ‘cause I think of the day you were born and it brings a smile to my face all the time. I love you son. Be careful huh. From Mom. Merry Christmas and have a very happy and safe New Year 2009. We really miss our dad Leo Jack Sr. He was a real Santa Claus to all of us every year. He knew what we all of liked or needed. He bought all the kids something. He just knew what they all liked. He was such an awesome Dad. He is with us always. I would like to wish all my relations a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year! I would also like to wish my dear brother Leo Jack Jr. a very happy birthday on Christmas Day. Love you Bro and our Auntie Carol Smith and our nephew James Short Jr. a very happy birthday on Christmas Day too. Happy birthday to our handsome grandson Chancellor Amos Jr. on Dec. 26. Happy birthday to our very awesomely handsome son, Sonny Johnson on Dec. 27 and happy birthday to his B.F. Kevin Andrew on Dec. 27. Sweet having the same birthday. Happy birthday to our very beautiful strong-hearted niece/daughter Lil’ Star Frank on Dec. 28. For January 2009: Happy birthday to our handsome-awesome brother Lavigne (whoowish) Jack on Jan. 2. Also happy birthday to our very special granddaughter Sierra Blossom Frank on Jan. 2. Happy birthday to our beautiful niece Ariel Leo on Jan. 2. Happy birthday to our beautiful Sis Linda/Sam Cox on Jan. 3. Happy birthday to our beautiful Sista Bonnie Lee Jack on Jan. 04. Kleco! Kleco! Best wishes for the New Year. The Johnsons. I would like to send birthday greetings to a special young lady, my precious goddaughter, Amanda on Jan. 8. Always remember, I am very proud of you and I am always here for you. I love you sweetheart.
having some Christmas Treats and getting their photo taken with Santa. Way to go Coyotes and congratulations Fredrick! Photo courtesy of Dave Cusson
Haahuupayak hosts Christmas concert with Nursery children By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni – Proud parents, grandparents, family members and teachers from Haahuupayak School gathered for the Nursery Christmas play held Dec. 19. The classroom was filled to capacity, everyone eager to watch the little Nursery students. Doreen Charleson, teacher, lead story teller and singer welcomed everyone to the school’s little concert. “We are going to do a prayer which my great, great grandfather taught our family, late Seymour Gallic, which we have taught our children in the Nursery program,” Charleson. After the prayer Charleson introduced the children’s little play which was about a Spiritual Journey. In it, the children acted out a trip to the Broken Group Islands in a chupits (canoe). The children are paddling to the island and Charleson sang a ‘feeling good’ song
as the children sang along with her. During the imaginary trip the group lost their direction as it became a little windy. Charleson then introduced a song composed by Sam Haiyupis, a kakawin (killer whale) song which Haiyupis allows Haahuupayak to use. The kakawin had assisted the group and brought them safe towards a beach. The kakawin has a rich history amongst the Nuu-chah-nulth people. Once on the beach, the group was brought to a longhouse in the Broken Group Islands. There they were safe and they were happy. They feasted and had a good time at the longhouse. At the longhouse the group celebrated with songs and dances. A final song they sang was a celebratory song for Christmas, a song of happiness and joy. After the play everyone was invited to a brunch that the school had prepared. Santa also made an appearance and the children were presented with gifts.
A young student tells Santa what he wants for Christmas
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Nuu-chah-nulth Registry and Treaty Information ... Registering events are very important! · Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as possible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration/Statement of Band Affiliation form and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these consent forms can be obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC Office. Registration takes 6 - 8 weeks. · Transfers: Are you wishing to transfer to another Band? Write to the Band you want to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent to transfer form, also, notify the Band you are currently in and let them know your intentions. · Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate certificates to up date the Indian Registry Lists. A consent form needs to be completed for any name changes. · Are you turning 18 soon? If you would like your own registration number then you have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes 6 - 8 weeks (no longer automatic). · All documents are to be submitted to Rosie Little - Indian Registry Administrator at the NTC Office, with the exception of Ditidaht, Hesquiaht, Huu-ay-aht and Tla-o-qui-aht. Contact these First Nations directly. To have a status card issued through NTC from these four First Nations please have your Indian Registry Administrator fax approval and your information prior to coming into the office if possible. · Does your First Nation have their membership code in place? If so, and you would like the above events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP" then it is EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as well. · Your First Nation needs your current address and phone number so they can contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. · First Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your convenience.
Ahousaht (250) 670-9563 - Fax: (250) 670-9696 General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. V0R 1A0
For Purchase
For Purchase
FOR SALE: Autotel- GL2035. Great for remote areas, fishing vessel. Priced at $550.00. Call Ron at 250-923-6972. FOR PURCHASE: Blue beads. $2.50 per bead. Lovely replicas. Please call 250-248-4486 or e-mail winchee@shaw.ca.
FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Windstar. Asking $7,000.00 Serious enquires only. 250-745-6237.
Misc. HOUSE RENOVATIONS: Phone Bill Webster 250-723-5624. FOR SALE: “George Watts – Creating Greatness” books: $20 each. All sales proceeds go to George Watts Scholarship Fund. Call Caledonia at NEDC: 250-724-3131 FOR SALE: 12 X 65’ Mobile trailer or looking for a piece of land to move it to. Also for sale 27” TV - $75; 20” TV - $25; 13” TV brand new - $50; 13” TV - $20. Phone 250-720-9800. FOR SALE: Couch and love seat, entertainment unit and coffee table. Call 250-723-4096 after 5 p.m.
Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness (250) 757-9366 or blackstoned@shaw.ca
Ditidaht First Nation 1-888-745-3366 - Fax: (250) 745-3332 PO Box 340 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M8 Ehattesaht 1-888-761-4155 - Fax: (250) 761-4156 PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0 Hesquiaht First Nation New Toll Free 1-866-670-1181 - Fax: (250) 670-1102 PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0 Hupacasath First Nation (250) 724-4041 - Fax: (250) 724-1232 PO Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Huu-ay-aht First Nation 1-250-728-3414 PO Box 70, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0 Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ (250) 332-5259 - Fax: (250) 332-5210 General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. V0P 1J0 Mowachaht / Muchalaht (250) 283-2015 - Fax: (250) 283-2335 Toll free - (800) 238 - 2933 PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. V0P 1G0 Nuchatlaht First Nation (250) 332-5908 - Fax: (250) 332-5907 PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0 Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations (250) 725-3233 - Fax: (250) 725-4233 PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. V0R 2Z0 Tseshaht First Nation Toll Free: 1-888-724-1225 - Fax: (250) 724-4385 5091 Mission Rd. Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 8X9 Uchucklesaht Tribe (250) 724-1832 - Fax: (250) 724-1806 PO Box 1118 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Ucluelet First Nation (250) 726-7342 Fax: (250) 726-7552 PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. V0R 3A0
REPREZENT DESIGNS: First Nations Graphics. Specializing in Native Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sizes). All types of Native Graphics. Celeste Howard. Email for quotes and prices. reprezent.designs@gmail.com
CAR FOR SALE: (Campbell River) – 1991 Chevy Lumina. Automatic, 4-door, power windows. Excellent condition. $1,700. Belonged to the late Leo Jack Sr. His wife Margaret doesn’t drive and it’s hard seeing his car in the driveway. My dad kept everything tuned up. It has great tires, breaks, muffler, etc… Questions contact: Margaret Jack at 250 286-9926. FOR SALE: Cedar weaving by wii-nuk Mary Martin. 1-250-7169991 or cel 1-250-6689118. www.cedarweaving.com cedarweaving@shaw.ca. SIEBER’S STILL KICK’N Fresh Live Prawns and Crab. Now Selling in Port Alberni. Prawns $12.00 lb. Crab $8.00 each. Call Krystal Anderson (Sieber) 7231725 to make your order. ROOMS FOR RENT IN NANAIMO. Close to Vancouver Island University. $500 per month. phone: (250) 716-9991 Cell: (250) 668-9118
Services EMPLOYMENT: Weekend/On-Call Resource Care Worker Ooh-ah-tluk-kuu-wil Society Youth Resource Home. Drop Off Resume/Pick up Application Package at 4890 Beaver Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC. WANTED: Free music cds. Will pick up. Call 250-723-8085.
FOREVER MEDIA: Do you have old VHS Tapes that you want turned into DVD’s? Forever Media can help you do that; I can also serve as a Computer Consultant (Computer Repairs, Setup, etc.). Grant Watts, Forever Media Computers: Technician, Consultant and Digitizer of analogue media (vhs and audio tapes). 250-918-8508 email forevermedia@gmail.com
Warnings about scam calls Dear Editor: I received a call from a Huu ay aht Elder advising me that he had received a phone call from extended warranty car company called “Canadian Warranty Systems”. The caller attempted to have the Elder, a Chev owner, obtain a $1000 extended warranty on a credit card purchase. The Elder was wise and declined. He then called a local dealer who told him it was a scam. I called the local dealership and confirmed it was a fraud. Elder’s, owning any type of automobile should be aware of this. The phone number the scammer’s call on is 1-800-559-0408. When you call it, the is nothing but a dial tone. Phone Busters Canada, an agency liaising with the RCMP, is currently investigating Canada Warranty Systems. If you receive such a scam call, please call First Nations Policing. Cst. S. (Scott) A. MacLeod First Nations Policing Port Alberni RCMP Beginning in late December 2008, some ICBC customers and members of the public reported receiving telephone
calls (both live and automated) stating that their vehicle insurance had expired and they needed to renew it by making an immediate credit card payment over the phone. These phone calls are not originating from ICBC or Autoplan brokers. If you receive this type of call, hang up immediately. If you have already received this type of call and provided your personal information, please contact your local police. Similar calls have been reported in other provinces, and appear to be a part of a nation-wide telephone scam. Caller IDs indicate the calls are coming from various parts of the United States including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Wyoming and Maryland. As with any suspect telephone solicitation, personal or financial information should never be given to the caller. ICBC customers with questions about their Autoplan insurance should contact their local Autoplan broker.
Jan. 15, 2009 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 15 Artists Cedar Weaver: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.ca ARTIST: Anne M. Robinson. Cedar bark jewellry, artwork, including cedar roses, taking orders 723-4827. Authentic basket-weaving grass, picked and processed by Linda Edgar of Nitinaht, 3 corner, sharp and swamp grass and cedar bark. Please call 741-4192 in Nanaimo.
House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion Denise Williams, Designer Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 382-7379 Email: winchee@pacificcoast.net James “Wihayaqa,cik” Swan Native Artist. 250-383-9779 home 250-361-7389 cell jamesswan@telus.net jfswan@finearts.uvic.ca
Gordon Dick Nuu-cchah-nnulth Art in Gold Silver & Wood. Phone 250-723-9401 e-mail: gordondick@shaw.ca
3395 4TH AVE., Port Alberni, BC, V9Y4G8 (250) 724-6831
FIRST NATIONS WILDCRAFTERS, BC: C. Anne Robinson and Keith Hunter “specializing in non timber and other value added forest products and services” 7000 "A" Pacific Rim Hwy., Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8Y3, Phone: 250-720-8907, FirstNationsWildcrafters1@shaw.ca www.FirstNationsWildcrafters.com
For Purchase FOR SALE: Carvings such as coffee table tops, clocks, plaques, 6’ totems, canoes made by Charlie Mickey 731-4176. Place an order my mail PO Box 73, Zeballos, BC, V0P 2A0. BASKET WEAVING FOR SALE: Grad Hat Regalia, Baskets, Weaving material, specializing in Maquinna Hat Earrings. Available to teach at conferences and workshops. Call Julie Joseph (250) 7299819. FOR SALE: Weedeater and carvings. Call Bruce 728-3414 if you’re interested. PACIFIC BALANCE SEAL OIL your source of OMEGA 3. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA’s) (the good fats). Available from Faith and Richard Watts @ (250) 724-2603 (cel) 731-5795. FOR SALE: Sweaters & sweatpants, blankets and baby blankets, denim handbags. Order from Doreen and Anna Dick at 250 204-2480. FOR SALE: One 471 Diesel engine with capitol gear, 2 ½ - 1 reduction in good running order. Can be seen in Ahousaht. Call Chester @ 720-9736 or 670-2587. FOR SALE: Creosote Timbers: 36’ x 13” x 14”, 23’ x 13”x14”, 41’ x 12” x 7”, 18’x12”x7” and odds and ends. Call Willy at (250) 735-072.
CLASSIFIED ADS For Purchase FOR SALE: Hair for sale. Phone Georgina at (250) 294-0185 FOR SALE: 35 ft wooden troller. 350 GM diesel, capital gear cruise. 7 71/2 knt., G.P.S, Sounders. Sleeps 4, oil stove, anchor winch. 10,500 O.B.O. 758 3566 or 741-0041. FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista. Secluded location. Sold with bed and breakfast business. $225,000. (250) 7253482. FOR SALE: Native Beadwork: Chokers, Anklets, Bracelets, Keychains, Earrings and also fancy Chokers, moccasin pins or earrings. E-mail me at muriel_malcolm@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Deer hides. $10.00 each. Excellent for drum making. 724-2932. FOR SALE: 24-ft herring skiff. Great shape. (250) 731-5727. FOR SALE: Silk screening company. Can do up to 500 shirt per day. Can do four to eight colors. Call Billy Keitlah at (250) 731-9943. FOR SALE: Cowichan Toques. Great Christmas gifts. $30.00 ea. or 2 for $40. For more information, contact Yvonne Tatoosh at 250-723-1935.
Wanted WANTED TO BUY: DVD movies at $3 each. 723-1465 WANTED TO BUY: Good used running 90 HP motor with controls. Please phone Bernard at 1-250-670-1133. WANTED: Old college study texts to be donated. Any subject, any level. Call Robin collect at (250) 726-2040. Will arrange for pick-up. WANTED: To buy house on Tseshaht Reserve. Call Jay 250-723-7772 or cel 735-2596. WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6th St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. WANTED: Ucluelet First Nation is looking to build a contact list for carpenters & contractors. Please send us this information by contacting us at (250)7267342 or fax (250)726-7552 attention to Housing Administrator.
Accommodations FOR RENT: A non-profit organization has rooms to rent, by the day, week or month. Very reasonable rates for Room and Board. Also, there is a Boardroom available for rent. For information phone 723-6511. FOR RENT: Equipment for power point and DVD presentations. Projector and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit required. Telephone: 250-724-5290. NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open year round! Coastal rainforest and worldclass recreation at your doorstep! For reservations and other information call 250-745-3844. TOQUART BAY CONVENIENCE STORE, CAMPGROUND & MARINA: Reservations available. Open year round. Status cigs available. 1-250- 726-8306 or 1-250-726-8349.
Automotive FOR SALE: 1 ton crew cab on propane. $2500. (250) 735-0833. FOR SALE: 1988 GMC 1 ton crew cab; new tires, new clutch, new starter, new batteries, $3,500 o.b.o. Phone: (250) 726-2949, or cell:(250) 726-6287. FOR SALE: 1989 Ford F-150. Blue 5spd. 4X4 V8 351 Motor, tinted Window, P/W, P/L, Lift Kit, New Trans, New Clutch, New Muffler, New Rear End, New Battery, New Starter/Alternator. LOTS INVESTED BUT MUST SELL $1500 OBO. (250) 724-1683.
Services Offered
Up to 50% off all framed Native Art prints. Picture framer on site – 811 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC. Call Witchita at 250381-1022. MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 724-2603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. ELEGANT ADVANTAGE DECORATING AND CATERING SERVICES: Tracey Robinson @ home:723-8571. We do all occasions: Weddings, Showers, Graduations, Banquets, Brunches, Dinners, * Super Host and Food Safe Certified* PROFESSIONAL available for Workshops/ Conferences. Healing Circles/Retreats/ Canoe Journeys. Contract or full-time position. Holistic massage and aromatherapy with essential oils by Raven Touch. Please contact Eileen Touchie @250-726-7369 or 726-5505. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975. FOR HIRE:Pickup truck and driver. Need something transported or towed? Transport/move furniture, fridge, stoves, outboard motors, your boat, canoe or travel trailer towed or moved. By the km and by the hour. Call 250-724-5290. FREE LANGUAGE CLASSES: at Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor Tat Tatoosh. Monday and Wednesday Nights. 7 pm to 9 pm. (Bring your own pen and paper). Parenting Skills for Parents and Tots. Fridays from 3 – 4 pm. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. cuu kleco. Edward Tatoosh, Certified Linguist. TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, native dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind and crib players. Come and share some special times with us. If you are interested, please contact Bunt Cranmer at 724-5655.
Mr. Martin the Magician is taking bookings for all locations. Phone 250995-2942.
Lost and Found LOST: Drum with whale painted on it. On Jan. 28 at party at Maht Mahs Gym. Call (250) 745-3483. MISSING: 2 MAQUINNA HATS from 3957 10th Ave. Port Alberni around October or November 2005. Anyone with information please call 724-2184. LOST: Gold necklace with a 1in X 1in Indian design butterfly pendant. Last seen on my niece at the Ucluelet Secondary School in March. Please call Jeannine Adams @ 670-1150 or email ballgrrl@hotmail.com. Thanks. FOUND: A shawl was left at the House of Himwitsa and has not been picked up by the owner. Please pick up your shawl at the House of Himwitsa. Lewis George, House of Himwitsa Ltd. LOST: Red Camera (720-5191). LOST: A hummingbird carved by Butch Dick on a black cord [necklace] at the Evelyn Marshall potlatch on October 25th in the Alberni Athletic Hall. Contact : 250-598-0502. LOOKING FOR MY SPEED BOAT: 18 ½ foot, colour is white with orange stripe, hard top, in board out board motor, 14K31371, leave a message for Henry Charlie at 723-1984 or 670-2355.
Employment SPEAKER AVAILABLE: I’ll be available for Workshops and public speaking for people who live with F.A.S.D. (250) 315-2188. I was born with this Sept. 26, 1969. Tim Manson.
Marine FOR SALE: 115 - Mercury/2004 OtptiMax $6900. 4 - Blade Prop/SS New for 150 or 200 Yamaha $350. 5 - Blade Prop/SS for 115 fits any motor $300. Contact Leo Jack 250-332-5301. FOR SALE: Area "G" AI Troll License 37.5 ft. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250670-9573 or leave a message at the Ahousaht Administration Office at 250670-9563. FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864. CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, or teach how to build canoe. Call Harry Lucas 735-5706. WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20’ boat. Call Michael @ 720-6026. FOR SALE. Nets –Different Sizes, Different prices, make an offer. Trolling gear – offers. View – 5010 Mission Rd. Phone – 723-9894. FOR SALE: 48’ Fiberglass Troller. Area F license. Very reasonably priced. View at sellyourboat.ca. Phone (250) 380-3028. FOR SALE: F-225 hp Yamaha 2002 outboard motor. Dealer maintained. (250) 731-5727. FOR SALE: 18 ½ Hourston with Merc OB and kicker. Good condition. Boat is fast, safe, easy on fuel. May be purchased with trailer. Price negotiable. Open to trade for car or pick up. 250-723-8249. For Sale: 28’, 1983 Spirit. Command bridge, hardtop stern roof, all new canvas & canopy, twin 350 Chev engines (570 hrs), Volvo dual props, hydraulic steering, anchor winch, all electronics, kitchen, bathroom, security system, hot water. $23,000. (down from $25,000). Any offer will be considered. Call (250) 723-1496. 1 BOAT FOR SALE: 1 - 32 foot fiberglass, 180 horse Isuzu motor, radar and colour sounder. Serious inquiries only. Boat can be seen in Ucluelet. Phone 250-726-4620. MARINE ISUZU ENGINE MODEL 6BD, 145 HP complete with capitol marine gear, 2 ½ to 1 ratio recently overhauled engine and gear. Any serious offers will be considered. Call Louie Frank Sr @ 250.670.9573 (home) or 250.670.9563 (work).
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