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Ahousaht governance presented to Ha’wiih and DFO By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ahousaht–Ahousaht Ha’wiih and leaders delivered a lesson in Ahousaht governance on Feb. 25. Their goal was to demonstrate to senior DFO staff the existence and continued practice of Ha’wilthmis, or leadership through the hereditary chief system. T’aaq-wiihak, the permission of the Ha’wiih to fish, is the basis for the negotiations between Nuu-chah-nulth Nations and DFO to implement a plan that would allow Nuu-chah-nulth fishermen to harvest and sell fish commercially, as directed by the B.C. Supreme Court. The Court found that the Nuu-chahnulth plaintiffs have a right to fish and sell fish—any species—into the commercial marketplace. In her Nov. 3, 2009 decision, Justice Nicole Garson gave the parties two years to “consult and negotiate the manner in which the plaintiffs’ aboriginal rights to fish and to sell fish can be accommodated and exercised…” Nuu-chah-nulth Nations and fishermen

immediately rolled up their sleeves, attempting to engage DFO staff in negotiations and planning that would allow their fishers to partake in aboriginal rights-based fisheries, but DFO was slow to respond. The lack of effort on DFO’s part caused Nuu-chah-nulth to miss out on the 2010 record abundance sockeye fishery. It was a missed opportunity to test rightsbased economic access to a fishery. In their effort to push forward negotiations with DFO, Nuu-chah-nulth produced a document called the T’aaqwiihak Statement on Lack of Progress toward Implementing T’aaq-wiihak Fisheries. In it, they say, “the objective of the nations is to implement T’aaq-wiihak fisheries in 2011 to test elements of rights-based fisheries. The negotiations to date do not provide any indication that the nations will achieve this objective.” The statement outlines the nation’s position with respect to the negotiation process with DFO. It questions DFO’s intent and spells out what NTC has put forward to DFO in an effort to make progress. It was presented to DFO. During the presentation of Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna’s HuupuKwanum,

Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna’s HuupuKwanum is displayed at a meeting Feb. 25. DFO officials and witnesses were seated before the curtains of Ahousaht’s top three hereditary chiefs. Maquinna, Hayupinulth and Kiista were introduced

and statements about their Ha-houlthee and HuupuKwanum were made by their designated speakers. Continued on page 4.

Man’s bravery and service on the ocean remembered By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ottawa—The late tyee ha’wilth of Uchucklesaht Martin Charles was honored in a unique way on Feb. 10 in Canada’s capital city. The Canadian Coast Guard named a new patrol vessel after him in memory of his bravery and service. Nine mid-shore patrol vessels, called Hero Class vessels, currently under construction, were named for Canadian heroes, and late Martin Charles was among them. Seaman Martin Charles, M.B. joins two fallen First World War soldiers (Corporal Joseph Kaeble, V.C., and Private James Peter Robertson, V.C.) in the recognition, as well as Royal Canadian Mounted Police members Corporal Gordon Robert Teather, C.V., and Constable J.L. François Carrière; Canadian Coast Guard Chief Officer Gregory Paul Peddle, S.C., and Canadian Fisheries and Marine Service Fishery Officer Agapit LeBlanc; and Corporal Mark Robert McLaren, M.M.V., and Captain Nichola Kathleen

The US Coast Guard Silver Medal of Bravery was presented to Martin Charles for his efforts in saving the crew of a US Coast Guard helicopter that crashed into the ocean off of Bamfield in 1976. Sarah Goddard, M.S.M. who were Canadian Forces members who served in Afghanistan. Martin’s son Clifford Charles attended the naming ceremony along with his daughter Sheila Charles. It was held at

Inside this issue... Treaty manager takes up new duties.........................Page 2 School District 84 potlatch in the planning...............Page 3 Quu?asa women’s gathering a huge success.............Page 5 Salmon schooling from our perspective....................Page 7 Community & Beyond .................................................Page 8 Homiss eyeing gold at championship......................Page 11

the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. Clifford says the patrol vessels will take two years to construct and the CCGS M. Charles will be the eighth out of production. The will support a crew of eight and

could carry up to six RCMP officers or fishery officers. Top speed will be 25 knots and the ships will have a range of 2,000 nautical miles and be able to stay at sea for two weeks. Clifford said the honor to his father was “pretty darn awesome.” But who was Martin Charles and why did his work receive this acknowledgement? Martin was an artist of wood carvings. He made dugout canoes and totem poles and models of West Coast vessels, including the Bamfield lifeboat MLB Bamfield. In his earlier years he worked with small logging outfits, and sailed aboard trollers and seine boats, fishing along the west coast to Prince Rupert. He was considered an experienced and knowledgeable sailor. Martin worked for the Coast Guard for 32 years at the Bamfield Coast Guard Station, the first motor-driven lifeboat station in Canada. “The crew sailed with extra confidence when aboard the lifeboats with him,” wrote Clifford in an email about his father. Continued on page 6.

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Treaty manager takes up new duties When nominations closed that morning there were five candidates up for conVancouver—As Celeste Haldane made sideration, includher way to the First Nations Summit ing the two meeting on March 2, little did she know incumbent comthat her life’s path was going to take an missioners, Shana exciting turn. Manson and The manager of the Nuu-chah-nulth Robert Phillips. Treaty Table was approached by someone Haldane, Bill who asked if she had ever considered Wilson and Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Executive Director Florence making a run for one of the two Summit Debbie Miller Wylie sits down with newly-elected BC Treaty Commissioner commissioner positions with the BC filled out the Celeste Haldane to discuss her transition out of the Nuu-chahTreaty Commission. slate. nulth Treaty Table treaty manager position. Elections for these posiAn toiling locally for Nuu-chah-nulth treaty tions were on the Summit all-candidates forum was held table members, but has been around the meeting agenda, and while that afternoon and Haldane’s Chief Negotiators’ Table and at the it had never been consupporters worked diligently to Common Table as well. sciously thought about secure votes and the next day Celeste will bring a broad range of before, Haldane, a lawyer handed out campaign materials. unique experiences to this new position, by trade, responded that she By the next morning, all that said NTC Executive Director Florence was always open to the was left to do was to wait until Wylie. Haldane has worked with six opportunities that came her the first round of voting was diverse Nuu-chah-nulth nations at the way. completed to learn Haldane’s table. She not only understands the “I never close the door on fate. challenges faced by the more urban opportunities. I leave doors And fate it was, because she peoples, she can also credibly advance Celeste Haldane open.” won her position on the first the issues and concerns faced by the Then came a phone call from an old ballot with 44 votes to the 34 votes each remote and isolated First Nations with friend and colleague. earned by incumbents Phillips and both provincial and federal treaty repreDr. Michelle Corfield, former NuuManson. Wilson received 28 votes. sentatives. chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) viceDebbie Miller received 10 and was autoHaldane’s roots are in the Musqueam president and one-time Nuu-chah-nulth matically dropped from the next ballot. nation, which is surrounded by the burtreaty table manager, had also been A second and third ballot was necesgeoning cities of the greater Vancouver approached by a number of people about sary to finally re-elect Phillips of the area. She’s also done a lot with the flyHaldane’s willingness to stand for elecNorthern Shuswap First Nation of Canim in communities of the Nuu-chah-nulth, tion. Lake to the post. which struggle with connectivity and At that point Haldane just couldn’t “I was very excited…elated,” said isolation issues. ignore destiny’s call. The time was right, Haldane about her win. She said she was “I’ve taken time to go into the comit seemed, to have her name put forward, proud to be nominated and grateful for munities and to listen to what their and she soon determined that the support the support from the Nuu-chah-nulth del- community needs are,” Haldane said. for her was in the room. egation, her Musqueam family and her Haldane’s background in law was After consultation with the Nuu-chahmany supporters around the room. also considered a huge asset by the nulth delegation, and guidance and “And my mom is proud,” she laughed. Summit voters. encouragement from her Musqueam So what was it about Haldane’s resume The Nuu-chah-nulth table has had the community, Haldane was prepared to that put her over the top of some very benefit of that legal experience and accept the nomination from strong competition? Haldane credits her background, said Wylie, which has Mowachaht/Muchalaht Tyee Ha’wilth experience at the treaty table and her proven to be a real asset. Unfortunately, Mike Maquinna when it was made. education for her impressive showing. the commission’s gain is the Nuu-chahChief Dalton Silver of Sumas was the Haldane was called to the BC Bar in nulth Treaty Table’s loss. seconder. Haldane didn’t know it at the 2005. She is poised to complete a Haldane said she had been hearing a time, but she and Silver were related Masters in Constitutional Law from lot of discussion about a number of through her Sto:lo roots on the Sparrow Osgoode Hall Law School, and plans to areas of treaty that were being hamside of her family tree. Haldane’s late pursue a PhD. pered, and she believes her experience great-grandparents were Edward Sparrow She has been at the treaty table for the will be helpful to the organization. Sr. and Rose Sparrow. past five years, and has not only been Continued page 6. By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter

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School District 84 potlatch in the planning stages Submitted by Margaret Amos Nuu-chah-nulth Education Worker Last year in June, Captin Meares hosted a potlatch. School District 84 participated in this event, and it is planned that the event will rotate yearly with the various groups involved along with the school. June 11, 2011, Gold River Secondary School, along with Ray Watson Elementary School are the hosts and the theme selected is “Building Relationship” and Cawak K w wiinic (we are one). Our elders Cecilia Savey, Gloria Maquinna, Violet Johnson, Jack Johnson

Sr., Bill Howard Sr., helped select the theme with Max Savey’s suggestion and it is supported by the students. Every Friday at 11 a.m. meetings are held to make sure all areas are covered and running smoothly. We go over items of concern or what has been completed and get input from the elders, students, staff or any community member who is interested in attending. Dennis John, the Quu’asa Cultural Worker, has been invited and Jackie Corfield has been a big support. Mikayla Fiddler and Maximus Savey were selected to personally invite our Chief and Council from Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation, Ha-

wiih from the Northern Communities, the Mayor of Gold River, as well as the councillors, School Board and School Trustees. They introduced themselves, told who their parents are, who their grandparents are in our native language, then presented a small token to invite people individually. The elders will be teaching the students about the responsibility, discipline and the respect they show before and during the ceremony. We are currently in discussion about the songs and dances that will be performed by the students. We will be asking permission to use each song and dance. Once we have decided which songs we will be using the practise will be every Wednesday/Thursday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Curtain: Right now we are discussing the designs that will be used for District 84. It is very important as this will represent the students and all the schools from the four nations. It will be made by the students and a story told to everyone. The Textiles Class is making the shawls and vests for the singers and dancers. The students are making the gifts. There will be a strict timeline which will need to be followed so our guests, students and the schools can return home on time and safely. There will be a schedule completed and followed to ensure promptness of the ceremony. Lunch will be served at noon. Food Safe: Congratulations to the four students who receive their food safe certificates this year: Carlos Lavalee, Oscar Savey, Maximus Savey and Clayten Jack.

These four students will be helping in the preparation of the lunch along with Mr. Levering, Mrs. McCormick and any parent who wants to volunteer their service. We will be needing help for chumas. Healthy eating and promptness is what we are aiming to practise as well as the Respect and Responsibility. Elk Hunt: Roger Dunlop and Jamie James took two students from GRSS (Anthony Howard & Clayten Jack) to teach them how to hunt, skin and cut the meat. They went out during the Christmas Holidays and with luck on their side the kill was successful the first day they went out. This was an exciting experience for the young men. We are hoping this experience will carry on to the future generation to come. The meat prepared is being used to serve the guests. Once the sockeye run starts in May and June we will be sending students out to catch, cut, smoke, barbeque and pack the fish. It will be done with students who are interested in learning about our Aboriginal resources and along with community members sharing their knowledge of preparing and preserving the fish. It is all videotaped so that we will have that in our school archives to share in the future. Everyone from the five schools, staff members, students immediate family members, invited guests will be registered with our school, so that we know how many will be attending the potlatch. It is so exciting! Lots of work preparing, but everyone is working together. Chuu!

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‘We’ve always had resource management,’ Maquinna Continued from page 1. Their speakers told of the powers they have and what they hold as hereditary chiefs. They also described the respect each Ha’wilth has for other hereditary chiefs both nearby and those from outside Nuu-chah-nulth territories. Tyee Ha’wilth Lewis Maquinna George presented his Huupukwanum, or box of chiefly treasures, and had the contents placed on the floor in front of the audience, showing what he owns. Elder Stanley Sam said a prayer chant as Maquinna’s sisters carefully placed each item on the floor. Said Maquinna “We will show them we’ve always had resource management. We want our guys fishing this summer, the mosquito fleet (small boats).” NTC President Cliff Atleo Sr. interpreted what previous speakers said in Nuu-chah-nulth. Holding Maquinna’s T’aaq-wiihak, providing the authority of Maquinna to allow fishing, Atleo told them it was sacred amongst the Nuuchah-nulth. The T’aaq-wiihak was passed between the Ha’wiih, others in attendance, and finally presented to DFO RDG Sue Farlinger by Maquinna. Atleo explained the difference between what DFO knows as governance and the Nuu-chah-nulth form of governance. Gesturing to the Ha’wiih, he said their seats were not dreamed up but were gifts from the Creator. He explained that the HuupuKwanum (an ornate box containing all that the Ha’wiih owns) and its contents tell the history of a chieftainship.

Atleo also explained the concept of Ha-houlthee, which many believe to be the territory a chief claims ownership of. “It’s not only the land, but also the people and everything else that lies within those boundaries,” he explained. In old times Atleo said people couldn’t just go harvest anything at will because everything lies with the Ha’wiih, whose permission was The singing of the Nuu-chah-nulth song at a presentation of Maquinna’s HuupuKwanum on Feb. 25. needed before taking up north beyond Nuu-chah-nulth territomistakes…you deny us, we sue you, we anything. ries. win then you deny us again. You’re not Each Ha’wilth had advisors, people According to Atleo, ownership of the learning,” he told the DFO delegation. who were trained from an early age how land and resources lies with the Tyee Willard Gallic chaired the meeting. He to do things like care for a river to Ha’wilth supported by very knowledgetold DFO officials that what they do ensure the salmon would come back able advisors. impacts Nuu-chah-nulth youth. “We ask every year. These advisors were called “So what we’re saying is that you to find it in your hearts to recognize tikawilth. Maquinna still has his HuupuKwanum us as rightful owners. Open your hearts Ha’wiih respected one another’s intact and he states very clearly his ownand be open to sharing,” he implored. boundaries, which Atleo says was clearly ership of (Ahousaht) land, resources and DFO Regional Director General Sue defined. Many royal marriages were people, and we should not be surprised Farlinger said part of her job is to take arranged with strong alliances and access about our win in court against you information gleaned from the meeting to to resources in mind. because nowhere in history can you see the minister of Fisheries and Oceans and, “Royalty wed royalty so that you’d our Tyee giving that up.” ultimately, the government of Canada. have relations from every Nuu-chah“Our communities have been devastatShe acknowledged that Nuu-chah-nulth nulth nation and beyond,” said Atleo. ed by DFO policies yet we survived that nations have their own governance sysThe three present-day top Ahousaht and our Ha’wiih said ‘let’s share with the tem. The challenge, she said, was to find Chiefs have relatives up and down the newcomers.’ Right from the get-go we a way to make the two systems interact. coast from Neah Bay, Washington to far asked to engage DFO or we’ll see you in She noted that the Nuu-chah-nulth syscourt, and we saw you in court. The story tem of governance, from what she ain’t over but I can tell you the ending. learned that morning, seems far easier to Our Ha’wiih will win,” Atleo declared. work with than the one she works with. “We have been pushed out from the Farlinger went on to tell Nuu-chahbenefits of aquatic resources and we had nulth delegates about what DFO is bringno choice but to fight. We continually ing to the table. made offers to help DFO properly man“In the next few weeks we anticipate age and share the resources. You need to bringing forward quotas,” she said. Their recognize we’re all here to stay,” Atleo primary focus is ground fish but continued. Farlinger said DFO may bring forward made up of willing Aboriginal donors. The ultimate goal of the Nuu-chahaccess to salmon and other resources in Doctors treating illness like leukemia use nulth Ha’wiih, said Atleo, is the desire to the near future. stem cell treatment to reintroduce healthy implement T’aaq-wiihak Fisheries and to In addition, DFO, she said, would like cells to a body to regenerate and make honor Madam Justice Garson’s judgment. to put forward funds to purchase vessels the person well. The trick is that the cells “We’ve put together two proposals to and upgrades in the first nations commufrom a donor and recipients must match get our fishermen out there on an interim nities. Upgrades could include things perfectly. And that makes the most likely basis when the largest sockeye run went like ice plants and totes; things to keep matches to come from family members or by us and not one of us got out there,” fish fresh for commercial use. from same race donors. Atleo pointed out. “We want to partner They are also looking at providing To make the registry effective, giving with DFO as directed by that judgment to resources for monitoring equipment and doctors an adequate base to work with to implement that rights-based fishery.” installation. find that perfect match, the registry Noting that time is running out on the “We want to be able to move forward should be made up of five per cent second year of Justice Garson’s ruling, this year to test a licensing and quota Aboriginal donors. Atleo urged DFO to get to work. system that can be placed on speed boats On April 5 in Tsaxana, April 6 in Port “We want to ensure our people get out that meet requirements,” she added. DFO Alberni, and April 7 in Ahousaht come fishing this spring so that we can all is prepared to move ahead to test and out and learn about the OneMatch stem stand before Judge Garson and say we implement key elements of the ruling. cell drive. See the ad in this paper on followed her instructions,” said Atleo. Both Frank and Atleo called the news page 10. A short presentation about stem “It’s plain and simple. What we want is positive. “We appreciate very much your cell donation is included in the event, and to fish,” said Francis Frank of Tla-o-quitone of cooperation,” said Atleo. the OneMatch team will be taking names aht. “We challenge DFO to learn from its and swabbing cheeks to include in the registry. If you are generally in good health, are between the ages of 17 and 50 and are committed to help save a life, then come out and take part. For now, James is just taking things a day at a time. Some days he’s tired, but he’s determined to stay strong for his two children. Every day you wake up and see daylight is another good day, says James. He said you never know what’s going to happen in the future, and having a registry of willing donors to help builds morale and brings communities together so we know that people are there for one another.

Get cheeky and become a donor By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Victoria—Patrick James lost his brother to leukemia 24 years ago. He was just 19 when he succumbed to the disease. It was 12 years later when James received a diagnosis of leukemia. It was like he had been kicked in the stomach, he said. His daughter had been born just the year before. The hardest thing was telling his parents. At first it was thought that he had some infection from working on the fish boat. He just kept collapsing. Then the doctors started talking about his blood count, which led to treatment after treatment—chemo, radiation, and some experimental stuff, which damaged his lungs. Twelve years later and James finds himself in a unique situation. He’s still here. And so is the leukemia, so he’s facing more experimental treatment. James can’t help but think that if he and his brother had access to matching stem cell donors, his brother might still be with us, and James… well, he might not have had to go through all of this. That’s why he’s throwing his support behind the Nuu-chah-nulth bone marrow drive called OneMatch. Events are taking place in the three Nuu-chah-nulth regions in April. A simple cheek swab and a commitment to perhaps save a life is what OneMatch is all about. Only one per cent of the registry is

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Quu?asa Women’s Gathering a huge success By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–Awesome. Emotional. Powerful. These were just some of the words Nuu-chah-nulth women used to describe a women’s gathering hosted by the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s (NTC) Teechuktl Quu?asa Program Feb. 25 to Feb. 28. More than 100 women gathered at Kackaamin Family Development Centre, located about 10 km from Port Alberni in the quiet Beaver Creek countryside. The Quu?asa Program offers cultural and traditional support for Nuu-chahnulth residential school survivors, their families and Nuu-chah-nulth communities. The Quu?asa program uses a multidisciplinary team approach to providing cultural and traditional support, counseling support, access to resource material, informational workshops, court support with IAP hearings, access to various forms, and assistance in accessing other supports. NTC’s acting Mental Health

A women’s gathering was hosted by the Teechuktl Quu?asa Program to encourage sharing and healing. About 100 people attended the emotionally powerful four-day session. Supervisor Anita Charleson-Touchie said their goal was to bring Nuu-chah-nulth women together and provide them with a safe place to do some healing. “The focus is on empowering the women by allowing them to connect with other women,” she explained. They spent their four days bonding,

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sharing meals, participating in self-care services, such as massage, acupuncture, manicures, hair-cuts, and doing arts and crafts such as cedar weaving and beading, sharing stories and supporting one another. A number of women reconnected with old friends and made strong bonds with new friends. The women ranged in age from young women in their 20s to greatgrandmothers in their 80s. There were multi-generational family groups, granddaughters praising grandmothers and healing words and actions passed between the generations. The women shared not only tears, but laughter, and they quickly adopted the name ha?aqcuppay’a klee maqcii kluucsamiih, which means Strengthening Women’s Spirit. Quu?asa Support Worker Linda Gomez smiled through tear-soaked eyes as she described the weekend gathering. “I didn’t know if I could make it through yesterday because the stories the women were sharing were so heartbreaking,” she said. “It’s really amazing watching what happened here over the past two days,” she continued. “You can see the healing happen. It was like tidal wave after tidal wave. It was powerful and I’m proud of all the women,” she said. For some, the experience helped them to discover why they are the way they are. They learned what caused some of their thoughts and behaviors, and they learned to let go of the negativity. One woman talked about how her time at residential school caused her to have abandonment issues and how growing up in the institution robbed her of the ability to express love and closeness to her most treasured family members. Some expressed regret that they caused unintentional harm or distress to their children because of their inability to show love. Another woman lived with her pain for decades, hiding it with forced smiles. She said she felt so alone. After a weekend with the group of women she called her sisters, she said she will not be alone anymore. After the loss of several close family members, one woman said she was grateful for her time spent at Kackaamin. “It’s been a great honor to be here and

to learn I can change, learn how to let go, learn how to laugh again and learn how to love,” she said. One participant said she could feel the power of all the women and loved to sit and listen to their wisdom. Elders were there offering love, words of wisdom and support to the younger ones. One elder vowed to spend the rest of her life being a role model to the younger generation. Hesquiaht elder Mamie Charleson advised the women to pray a lot. “You’re going to get stronger, I can feel it,” she said. “Keep moving forward because it’s no fun being stuck,” advised a grandmother. “Let your heart rule your actions and think before you speak,” she continued, warning that words spoken in cruelty can do a lot of harm. “I feel better after today,” said a greatgrandmother. “I’m going to go home today smiling at people, something I couldn’t do for a long time,” she said. Another elder advised young mothers to raise their children up with spirituality because, she said, it’s important that they grow up with values. In her closing speech, Quu?asa Coordinator Charlotte Rampanen reminded the women to stay strong and support one another. Women, she said, are the backbone of the community. “We have much healing to do, but much has already been done,” she said. Of Quu?asa’s work in healing, she said her staff wants to set an example of strength and healing across the country and across the world. Charleson-Touchie said the response for the gathering was so overwhelming that some had to be turned away. Quu?asa staff is considering hosting a second women’s gathering this year to accommodate those they had to turn away. The gatherings are an annual event and another will be held next year. Of this year’s gathering she said, “it was really a healing experience for the women who participated. They felt safe to share stories and support one another and many discovered they shared the same experiences” The healing gathering for men set for March 7 – 11 in Esperanza has been postponed until further notice.

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Wide range of experience puts Haldane over the top Continued from page 2. Her campaign literature perhaps said it best. In it Haldane recognizes that new ideas and creative solutions were going to be necessary to advance the BC Treaty Process. “I know that a square peg does not fit into a round hole and that governments must change their approach to the BC Treaty Process—to your process, driven by you.” Chief Commissioner Sophie Pierre praised the work of outgoing commis-

sioner Manson saying she had a good grasp of the issues in treaty negotiations. “We are fortunate that Celeste has a similar understanding of the issues and a legal background, which will ensure a seamless transition.” Haldane begins her two-year term on March 15, and is currently transitioning out of her job with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, which will be concluded on March 31. A treaty meeting is scheduled for March 14 to strategize a shortand long-term path forward.

The treaty department will continue to exist, assured Wylie. “I’m very excited for her. I believe she will do well in her new role,” Wylie said, adding that Haldane will bring the same level of integrity and professionalism to the commission that the NTC Treaty Table has come to know and appreciate from her over the last five years. “I’m excited to move forward, but sad to leave where I am,” Haldane said. She is grateful to the Nuu-chah-nulth for their support, and says “hay ce:p q’a” to the Musqueam community and her

family there. She is extremely grateful to the Summit delegation that supported her in her election efforts. “I raise my hands to all of those who helped me those two days.” And a big thank you goes out to her supportive husband Conrad, and her three children. “I couldn’t do it without them,” Haldane said. “In all honesty, it’s for them. When I look at my children, that’s our future.”

March is Nutrition Month Local hero receives honor Submitted by Matilda Atleo, Sr. Community Health Development Worker, Southern Region Have you made the decision to start to eat healthier, but don’t know where to start? Stock up on fruits and vegetables, whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, and brown rice instead of white rice. When shopping, start by looking at nutrition fact labels. Look at the fat content in items such as yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream. Remember, canned soups and processed foods have a lot of salt in them. When choosing juice, remember to

choose 100 per cent real fruit juice, and avoid fruit punch, fruit beverage, fruit drink, fruit cocktail. These items content mostly sugar. You might end up taking longer to shop, but in the long run you will have made healthier choices for your family. Plan your meals for the week. Avoid going out to eat. You will save money and will eat healthier if you prepare the meal yourself. If you have young children, ensure they get all the nutritional requires by having food from all food groups. Canada’s Food Guide recommends including food from each of the four food groups: Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives, Meat and Alternatives, plus a small amount of added oils and fats.

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Support made difficult time easier to endure On Feb 12, we had a funeral for our Late Mother Edith Brown, nee Touchie, of Ucluelet First Nations. On behalf of her children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and all others not mentioned, I would like to say a very special kleco to all those who fed us and took care of us on that day. It was a tough thing to go through and all those who supported us you made it just that much easier to breathe that day. Kleco to the cooks, for you fed our souls and kept us focused on the day. A

warm thank you goes out to the Father for all his time he spent with Mom’s husband Willy. And for his kind words that brought her Spirit home. Kleco Kleco to all those that travelled from afar and spent time with Mom in her last days, and who made the long journey to Port to lay her to rest. She is home now, she is happy and she is dancing again. We love you Mom. Rosalie Brown

City moves on On behalf of the Williams family, I would like to thank the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council for their continued support. The family has been devastated because of the shooting of their brother John T. Williams. There was a good turnout at the celebration of John T. Williams’ life this past Sunday (Feb. 27, 2011). The Chief of Police John Diaz was in attendance at the celebration. His presence sends a good message to the city of Seattle on where he stands on his decision. Before the inquest even started he publically stated that the shooting by Officer Ian Birk was unjustified and that it would be dealt with by the Police Firearms Board. The family recognized his presence by presenting him with a carved totem pole by one of the family’s friends. A Proclamation was read out by the assistant of the mayor of Seattle proclaiming that Feb. 27 would be recognized as John T. Williams Day. There was also a discussion about a carving of a Memorial Pole to be carved by his brothers Rick and Eric Williams. This initiative would start immediately. The beginning of the carving would start at the Seattle Center and from there it would move to various parts of the city as the carving progresses. Once again, thank you to the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. Jack Thompson, Chief Councillor, Ditidaht

Continued from page 1. Martin was awarded two medals of bravery, which stemmed from a single tragic incident. On Feb. 29, 1976, David Christney, then officer in charge at CCG Station Bamfield, Martin Charles, his son Clifford Charles, and Bob Amos were called into action when a 50-foot seiner ran into trouble at the head of Barkley Sound. The F/V Bruce I had become lost in search of herring. The Bruce I out of Victoria was grounded on the rocks, and while two crew members were left with the wreckage, two others made it to a life raft. Martin and the lifeboat crew got to the scene of the life raft and quickly pulled the two very cold survivors of the seiner wreckage on board. They were heading back to the station when the unthinkable occurred. Another Bruce I crewman, Reid Dobell, had been swept to the top of a 30foot rock by a wave, and used a light to signal for help. A U.S. coastguard helicopter had been called to assist in the rescue efforts and plucked Dobell off the rock and to the safety of the helicopter. Or, at least that what was thought. It was a stormy night with wet snow falling, and no sooner had the helicopter crew rescued Dobell it crashed into the sea. “Two hundred feet in the air, the engine quits - he’s back in the ocean,” said

Charles in 2008 when the Bamfield lifeboat station commemorated 100 years of lifesaving. The lifeboat vessel turned away from the station and headed instead to rescue the rescuers. The lifeboat crashed through the breakers, but the rescue was a dangerous one. The lifeboat got hung up on the wheelhouse of the sinking seiner, almost took a helicopter blade to the lifeboat’s window and a young Clifford was almost washed overboard. But the brave crew managed to rescue the helicopter crew and Dobell, who called each Feb. 29 to CCG Station Bamfield to thank them for saving his life. Dobell died of cancer in 2009. The captain of the Bruce I perished in the incident. All they found was his “floater” coat, turned inside out as he succumbed to the frigid ocean waters. All the members of the lifeboat crew received commendation. Martin received the Canadian Silver Medal of Bravery and the USA Coast Guard Silver Medal of Bravery for his extraordinary efforts that day. Clifford Charles spent 37 years at the Bamfield Coast Guard Station, and retired as officer in 2005. He was obviously proud that his father’s bravery was remembered by Canada. It has yet to be decided what region the M. Charles will be put into service.

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Salmon schooling from a Nuu-chah-nulth perspective Submitted by Uu-a-thluk Teachers at Haahuupayak School have long been teaching their students about salmon using conventional curriculum. Known as “Salmonids in the Classroom,” the most common version of this curriculum was created by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the 1980s. Until now, those lessons had little Nuu-chah-nulth content. Enter Christine Aday, a member of Ucluelet First Nation and a student of biology and ecology at the University of Victoria. Uu-a-thluk (Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Fisheries) contracted Aday to enrich the curriculum to better reflect a Nuu-chah-nulth view of salmon. “I was asked not to reinvent the wheel, but to add a Nuu-chah-nulth cultural aspect to what already existed,” Aday said. “ I spoke to elders, teachers, parents, and some older First Nations students. Their answers varied, but one thing they had in common was that they all wanted it to be holistic, to show the great value in the many ways that salmon is connected to, and in some ways dependant on Nuu-chah-nulth culture, and vice versa.” As a previous Uu-a-thluk intern, Aday already had an understanding of Nuuchah-nulth fisheries management, past and present. She also drew on her own experiences and those of her family to create the holistic picture that people were looking for. “All of my uncles were fishermen. My dad—before he got into his trade—was a deckhand for my grandfather. We were plentiful in fish,” Aday said. “What I

Christine Aday helps students at Haahuupayak School learn about salmon using a new curriculum enrichment package produced by Uu-a-thluk. didn’t realize at the time is that every way my family interacted with the salmon came from a place of respect.” That respect is reflected in the curriculum’s many stories and activities. To gather them, Aday consulted more than 10 people from various nations. She was also careful to include Nuu-chah-nulth language, something local teachers appreciate. When testing the curriculum last week at Haahuupayak and Eighth Avenue Schools in Port Alberni, Aday learned that the curriculum could help fill some

gaps in language learning, along with science. Carolyn Thibodeau hosted Aday in her classroom. “Christine showed [my students] visual aids and taught them the Nuu-chah-nulth words for the different stages of the life cycle, which was brilliant. I do a salmon unit in my classroom…but this was the first time the children had been presented with those words.” Thibodeau was also enthusiastic about the way the curriculum included something for everyone. “I thought it was real-

ly engaging for all the different learning styles of the children.” Assisted by Uu-a-thluk intern Damon Rampanen, Aday led the children through guided visualizations, storytelling, and hands-on exercises. “There were a variety of activities, all of which the children were engaged in,” Thibodeau said. Due to be finalized this April, the final enrichment package will include a lot more. Said Thibodeau, “It fits in with our government-mandated curriculum perfectly, but also bringing it back to the real-life applications for these students and tying it in with our normal curriculum is not something I can present without outside support, so that’s been really wonderful.” Aday is pleased to be taking part in a project that will bring people closer to salmon. Although she was amazed at how much the children already knew, she commented that today, things are different. “I think past generations had a much closer relationship with the fish than we did. I’m thinking of my granny –Louise McCarthy—who really believed fish were our medicine…” Quoting her mother, June Hicklin, Aday emphasized how intertwined salmon and Nuu-chah-nulth culture have always been. “When I get [salmon], I feel wealthy, rich, secure, especially after I’ve canned it, smoked it, and put it away for the future, just as my mom and my granny did before me.” Special thanks to the BC Capacity Initiative for making this project possible.

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C o m m u n i t y& Beyond Special NTC Meeting

Aboriginal Tax Planning Conference

March 10

March 16 and 17

Port Alberni

Parksville

To be held at Maht Mahts; Starts at 9 a.m. Purpose: To Review and Amend NTC Bylaws.

Rebuilding from Tradition: Strategic Aboriginal Tax Planning is a two-day conference designed to address the most pressing questions and issues in Aboriginal Tax. Professional and nonNuu-Chah-Nulth rate: $150 per day or $250 for both days. Nuu-chah-nulth rate: Contact NEDC. Conference registrants are responsible for travel and accommodation to and from conference to be held at the Tigh-na-mara Seaside Spa Resort. Contact: Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corportation (NEDC) www.nedc.info Natasha Marshall or Caledonia Fred NEDC office Phone: 250.724.3131 or toll-free: 1.866.444.6332 Fax: 250.724.9967. Email: caledonia@nedc.info

An Evening of Aboriginal Comedy

March 10 Port Alberni

An Evening of Aboriginal Comedy with the Rez Jesters and special guests Thursday, March 10 at 8:00pm Location: Capitol Theatre Port Alberni Setting It Straight Seminar

March 11 Port Alberni

Event begins at 10 a.m. at Alberni Valley Rescue Squad Hall, 4790 Tebo Ave., Port Alberni. Welcome, Java, Snacks, Introductions. Morning: "What you want to hear..." Afternoon: "What I would like to tell you…" about spiritual connections to land, water, air, resources. Moy A. Sutherland moysr@shaw.ca (250) 724-5436 to register. Men's Basketball Tournament

March 11 to 13 Port Alberni

7th Annual Wickaninnish Hawks All Native Men's Basketball Tournament will be held at Maht Mahs Gym. First Place Prize $1,200 (Prize $ based on 10 teams). $375.00 entry fee. $150.00 deposit due Feb 25th to secure your spot in tournament. Lots more prizes based on teams. Trophys, 3 point shootout, slam dunk contests, if enough interest. Possibly have women's or masters men's if I can get enough help and another gym. And if not enough interest in Native teams, we will open it up. Contact Bob Rupert 250-720-5454 or 250-731-6170 or rupert23@hotmail.com Kingcome Inlet Gala Fundraiser

March 12 Richmond

This flood relief fundraising extravaganza aims to assist the Dzawada’enuxw people of Kingcome Inlet in rebuilding their community. Tickets are $175 per person. Event will be held at the River Rock Casino Resort at Richmond. Evening includes a fashion show featuring Denise Williams, House of Winchee, Sto:lo singing sensation Inez Jasper, a Kwakwaka’wakw cultural performance, and dance featuring Bitterly Devine. Reception begins at 6 p.m. with silent auction. Live auction begins at 8:30 p.m. Contact Vina Robinson at 250-7391314 or email her at vigold@shaw.ca. Jody Olsson at 604-889-0206 or email jodyjetson@shaw.ca. Ainjil Hunt at 250217-3512 or email ainjilhunt@shaw.ca. Treaty Planning Session

March 14 Port Alberni

For the Nuu-chah-nulth Treaty Table First Nations. Location: Best Western Barclay Hotel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All Native Ball Hockey Tourney

March 18 to 20 Port Alberni

Thunder Sports Club 2011 presents Men's and Women's All Native Ball Hockey Tourney at Maht Mahs Gym in Port Alberni. First Place Men's (based on 10 teams) $1,500. First Place Womens' (based on six teams) $800. Mens Entry Fee $350. Women's Entry Fee $300. Concession, 50/50 and much more. Raffle draws will be drawn at the end of tourney. Contact Les Sam E-mail les.sam@tseshaht.com or call 250-7207334; Terry Sam 250-720-5181 or Richard Sam 250-731-5422.

990-2432. Website: www.bcaafc.com/newsandevents/gathering-our-voices

724-5290 or Amelia at 250-720-0963. Also, Ahousahts meet at the Port Alberni Friendship Centre every Tuesday.

DAC Health Ability Fair

March 23 and 24 Port Alberni

OneMatch Presentation/Swab Event

April 5

To be held at Maht Mahs Gym.

Tsaxana

Memorial Potlatch Invitation

To be held at the Wawmeesh Learning Centre in the Tsaxana Gym; 100 Ouwatin Rd. Tsaxana, Gold River starting at 7 p.m. Learn about how you can help save lives by signing up during the bone marrow drive.

March 24 and 25 Bella Bella

The family of late Chief Hamzit, David Gladstone, and late Qvuduyuathi, Lillian Gladstone invite you to a memorial potlatch in their honor to be held at Bella Bella on March 24th & 25 at the Wawiskas Community Hall. Both days will begin at 10 a.m., and seafood will be served on both days. Please RSVP for billeting purposes before March 18. Please also indicate if any performances are to be shared for program purposes. Contacts: William Housty (250) 957-8298 or Keith Gladstone (250) 957-7024.

OneMatch Presentation/Swab Event

April 6

Port Alberni To be held at the Port Alberni Friendship Centre; 3555 4 Avenue, Port Alberni, BC starting at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn about how you can help save lives by signing up during the bone marrow drive. OneMatch Presentation/Swab Event

Coming of Age Party

March 26

April 7 Ahousat

Campbell River Coming of Age Party is for Shanice and Cheyenne Amos. Will be held at Quinsum Hall in Campbell River starting at noon. All are welcome. Contact Barb Wells at 250-914-1356, or Anita Amos at 250-202-0878 for information.

To be held at the Thunderbird Hall at Ahousaht starting at 7 p.m. Learn about how you can help save lives by signing up during the bone marrow drive. Celebrating Huu-ay-aht Success

April 8 Anacla

"Body & Soul Fair"

March 19 Port Alberni

This event will take place on Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hupacasath House of Gathering 5500 Ahahswinis Drive, Port Alberni. Coming of Age Party

March 19 and 20 Gold River

Ultimate Elvis

March 26 Tsow-Tun Le Lum Gym This fundraiser will include a Loonie Twoonie, fine art auction, penny drive, and five Elvis Impersonators. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light snacks and tea and coffee provided. Pre-bids March 25. $15 per ticket or two for $25.00. To view contributions see www.tsowtunlelum.org.

The hereditary and elected leadership along with the organization is now planning a Huu-ay-aht celebration at the House of Huu-ay-aht Anacla. This is a celebration of various Huu-ay-aht achievements including the treaty and Capital Infrastructure. Doors open @ 11 a.m. Lunch served @ 12 p.m.Event proceedings @ 1 p.m. Ehattesaht Budget Meeting

April 9

Steven and Allison Howard along with Lavern Sampson and Sandra Howard for their daughter Leilani Sampson would like to invite all to the coming of age for their daughter Selena Howard. They look forward to the joining of songs and dances in this event. Be prepared for a wonderful day of sharing our language, culture and family ties. Bring your drums, shawls and families. At the Wameesh gym from 2 p.m. to March 20 at 10 a.m.

Late Arnold P James Sr. Dinner

Zeballos

Gold River

Will take place at Zeballos Hall starting at 5 p.m.

Gathering Our Voices

The Alberni Athletic Association will hold its annual general meeting at the Alberni Athletic Hall located at Roger and Kendall beginning at 7 p.m. on March 30.

March 21 to 24 Prince Rupert The ninth annual Aboriginal Youth Conference will attract up to 1,500 Aboriginal youth from across both the Province of BC and Canada. This year the chosen theme "A Vision of Our Future" will focus on areas that have been identified as especially relevant to Aboriginal youth, including Health, Language, Culture, Employment, Education and Lifelong Learning, and the Environment. For more information:Telephone: 250-388-5522 or 1-800-

March 26

Dinner in memory of late Arnold P James Sr. will be held at Tsaxana at the Wawmeesh Gym from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Annual General Meeting

March 30 Port Alberni

Loonie Twoonie Auction

April 3

Location TBA Ahousahts living in Port Alberni are hosting a Loonie Twoonie Auction. They are raising money to send the Ahousaht Elders living in Port Alberni to this year's Elders Gathering. Donations, please call Donna at 250-

Memorial Potlatch

April 16 Port Alberni

The memorial potlatch is to remember late Johnnie McCarthy. It will begin at 10 a.m. and be held at Maht Mahs. Memorial for Karen Smith

May 21

Campbell River To be held at Eagle’s Hall beginning at 10:30 a.m.We look forward to sharing this time to remember such an admired and loving person who touched many lives. Please email lady_vincent@hotmail.com or call (250) 332-5967.

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Guardians Luke George, Al Ross and Steve Tatoosh to monitor species-at-risk.

Workshop prepares guardians Although many people know about high profile endangered species, many don’t know about the at-risk species here at home. A partnership between Parks Canada and Uu-a-thluk is designed to change all that for nations with traditional territories within inside Pacific Rim National Park. Recently, the two organizations hosted a species-at-risk monitoring workshop for the nine Nuu-chah-nulth Nations that fell into that category. Aimed at guardians and other workers employed by the nations, the workshop introduced people to species-at-risk within Nuu-chah-nulth Ha-ha-houlthee. The workshop also kicked off a new monitoring partnership between those involved. “We want to design a monitoring strategy that will meet the needs of Parks Canada and Nuu-chah-nulth Nations,” says Uu-a-thluk biologist Katie Beach. “Our goal was to peak people’s interest in some of the species on the first day. The second day we mapped out areas and species that the nations could commit to monitoring.” The reasons for monitoring are numerous. First, every species-at-risk is vulnerable to extirpation or even extinction,

depending on its status. Monitoring populations for changes helps create a better picture of species health and recovery. Second, having information about species-at-risk within their Ha-houlthee can help individual Nuu-chah-nulth Nations make informed plans for community expansion. Says Beach, “Nuuchah-nulth communities are growing. How is that development going to impact species-at-risk? We want to be more involved so that Nations can better plan development.” In addition, many species currently listed as “at-risk” once had important cultural and nutritional significance for communities. If recovery for these and other species doesn’t happen, Nuuchah-nulth may lose access to important traditional foods. This has already happened with abalone. Beach adds, “For the most part, biologists are interested in the species and their biology. Nuu-chah-nulth are interested in how every species has its role, but also in ensuring that species can thrive along with Nuu-chah-nulth communities.” Continued on page 11.

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Birthdays & Congratulations Happy Birthday to our beautiful Daughter / Sister / Aunty Lisa Christine Joe on March 2. We Love You Leese! XoXOxOXo. Love Always, Mama Bear, Les & Krystal, Jolene & Mike, Mar & Philly and nieces and nephews Mckayla, CiCi, Mariah, Michael JR and Jocee!

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Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Bucky, Happy birthday to you! March 2: I hope you have a wonderful day, hun. Hope all your wishes come true. I love you always and forever. Strawb. Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Mom (Rose), Happy birthday to you! March 5: Hey mom, I hope you have a great time on your special day. I hope all your wishes come true. You are an awesome mother, Rose Frank. Love always and forever. Strawb. March 15: To my brother Jimbo who has been there for me all my life! Thank you for all you have done for me, May Naas grant you one of the best days of your life, and grant you even many more better than that! Love you so much brother! March 11: To my ever loving oldest grandson Collin Miller! May you be granted one of the most fun and safe days of your life, and may all the ones to follow be filled with even more fun! Stay safe and well! Remember Grandma will always love you! I would like to wish my hubby Gerry Harris a happy birthday and a happy 9th anniversary. Told you we’re only getting wiser my love my life. Always and forever, Eva Harris. I’d like to wish Veronica Thomas a happy 15th birthday on March 10. Love from her dad and sister Anna-Mae. A very happy birthday going to my bud/sister Evelyn Savey on March 15. From Doreen and family. Happy Birthday to Marvin on March 15 and Happy belated Birthday to Marvin Sr. on March 4. From Doug, Peter, Dorothy, Victoria and Pearl.

Congratulations Mrs. Peggy May Tatoosh. On Jan. 28, 2011, my wife achieved and received her Bachelor of Education Degree from Vancouver Island University. It is with great pride and respect that I honor my wife for attaining one of her life time goals. For the past seven years, Peggy has been working on two university degrees. So far finishing her Bachelor of Education Degree and still finishing up a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double minor in First Nations Studies and Anthropology. As well, my wife has made her application to the B.C. College of Teachers for her teaching certificate and would like to step into the profession of teaching, which has been her passion for quite some time. Peggy is from Tseshaht / Hupacasath First Nation heritage with roots in the Squamish Nation. She is 57 years old and she says her philosophy is “every child is entitled to a safe environment,” and “You are never too old to learn, so read for at least 10 minutes a day!” I applaud my wife for enduring, persevering through all odds (which included a month-long field study in Mexico). She has managed to continue and received several scholarships commending her for good grades, hard work, and never giving up! Peggy commuted to Nanaimo from Port Alberni for the past six years, logging in 179,000 kilometers and spending approximately $19,000 on gas! Sacrificing much of her personal family time, she stands to be a great role model for our children, grandchildren and for the students she has already taught during practicum. My wife is a strong, beautiful matriarch for our family of which we share 10 children and have 31 grandchildren. Thank you to all who believed in her and have supported her through this time. Sincerely submitted with all my Love from Earl Tatoosh Jr.

Treaty Strategic Planning Session

March 14, 2011 Nuu-chah-nulth Treaty Table Location: Best western Barclay Hotel; 4277 Stamp Ave. Port Alberni Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch will be served)

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A DOCTOR? The Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC is please to announce it will be hosting its seventh annual, "Aboriginals into Medicine: Pre-admissions Workshop," July 27-28, 2011. It will take place at the Vancouver-Fraser Program located at the University of British Columbia Campus in Vancouver, BC.

OneMatch Presentation and Swab Event April 5 Tasxana To be held at the Wawmeesh Learning Centre in the Tsaxana Gym; 100 Ouwatin Rd. Tasxana, Gold River starting at 7 p.m. Learn about how you can help save lives by signing up during the bone marrow drive. OneMatch Presentation and Swab Event April 6 Port Alberni To be held at the Port Alberni Friendship Centre; 3555 4 Avenue, Port Alberni, BC starting at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. OneMatch Presentation and Swab Event April 7 Ahousat To be held at the Thunderbird Hall at Ahousaht starting at 7 p.m. Learn about how you can help save lives by signing up during the bone marrow drive.

The purpose of the workshop is to provide Aboriginal students with the necessary tools to be successful in their application process into and completing the undergraduate MD program. The presentations for the workshop will be given by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal physicians, medical students and residents; and university staff and faculty members. Aboriginal Students completing Grade 11& 12, and others attending college/university in BC are encouraged to register. There is no cost in attending the workshop as accommodations and some meals will be covered by the workshop. Travel to/from the workshop will be the student's responsibility. Space is limited, so apply ASAP. Deadline for registration: June 24, 2011, Friday, 4:30 PM. For registration information please contact: James Andrew, Associate Director at Phone: (604) 682-2344, ext 63417 or email at james.andrew@ubc.ca

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Species at risk workshop Continued from page 9. This supports yet another reason for nations to take part in monitoring species-at-risk. “Contributing to research that’s going on in their traditional territory gives nations a better presence in that territory. It also increases their guardians’ knowledge of ecosystems and gets them out on the land more often—which is where they want to be.” Although only four nations could

attend due to challenging weather, those present forged new relationships and committed to monitoring species-at-risk in their Ha-houlthee. Next steps include training guardians in monitoring methodology and building a strategy that works for all partners. For more information contact Marla Barker, Nuu-chah-nulth species-at-risk coordinator: 250-726-5874 (marlabarker@hotmail.com).

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society Job Posting Casual Recovery Care Worker (0-40 hrs/week) This position is responsible for: General supervision of residents of the Centre during appropriate shifts This position supports the counselor’s management of residents Responsible for the security of the Centre Performing janitorial and administrative tasks related to the position The incumbent of this position will have a varying shift pattern on a casual basis (0-40 hrs/week), which may include weekends and nights. Must undergo a Criminal Record Check Qualifications: Familiarity with First Nations cultures and communities. Knowledge of substance abuse/addictions Combination of education and experience will be considered in the Addictions field Knowledge and experience in general housekeeping and maintanence Respectful, helpful and re-assuring attitude Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to handle emergency situations Ability to write and be assertive First Aid, CPR certificates, Food Safe Must have Class 4 Driver’s Licence Willingness to role model and maintain an abstinent lifestyle if recovering alcoholic/addict, a minimum of two years sobriety Night shift is exempt from Class 4 requirement Preference will be given to qualified individuals of Aboriginal ancestry in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code. Thank you for your interest. Competition will officially close with selection of a suitable candidate. Only those persons selected for interview will be contacted.

Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society Job Posting Resolution Health Support Worker 1 full-time RHSW (Resolution Health Support Worker) provide emotional support to eligible former Indian Residential School students • • •

Before, during and after the process of resolving an Indian Residential School compensation claims. Applying for the Common Experience Payment During participation in the Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration events

Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years counseling experience with Aboriginal clients • Strong organizational, communication, and team skills • Extensive working knowledge of the history and impacts of resi dential schooling and effective methods for working with survivors • BSW or a degree in counseling

Homiss eyeing gold at provincial championship By Sam Laskaris Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Thanks to their secret weapon, who has yet to suit up for them this season, the Homiss Wolves will be seeking a gold medal at a provincial championship later this month. The Wolves will compete at the BC Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 20 to March 25 in Penticton. The event, for those aged 17 and under, traditionally attracts about two dozen entrants in the boys’ division. The Wolves placed seventh at last year’s tournament held in Prince Rupert. Bruce Lucas, the coach of the Homiss squad, believes his charges are capable of winning the 2011 tournament. That’s because the Wolves will play the event with 6-foot-4 centre/forward Jalen Charleson. “He’s a member of our tribe, but he lives in San Jose, California,” Lucas said. “He plays school ball down there. He’s a pretty phenomenal player. He’s 6-4 and he can run.” Charleson had previously played for the Wolves’ club. But he moved to California four years ago. He now toils for the Piedmont Pirates in San Jose, a high school squad that won its district championship. “His mom is my niece,” Lucas said. “We’ve been talking for the last couple of years about getting him up here. This is his last year in junior so he decided to come.” With Charleson in their line-up, Lucas said the Wolves will be considered a favorite at the provincials. “We’re shooting for gold this year,” he said. “We’ll be disappointed if we don’t win. But it’s not going to be the end of the world if we don’t win.” The Homiss squad has already enjoyed plenty of success this season. It sports an over-all record of 14-4 in the five tournaments it has entered since this past October. The Wolves’ accomplishments include winning three tournaments so far this season, including their last two held in Port

Alberni in February. Homiss point guard Darian Vandermerwe led his team in those events and was selected as the most valuable player in both tournaments. Vandermerwe has been the club’s top point-getter this season, averaging 26 points per outing. But Lucas said the team’s players are not focused on individual statistics. “The boys are really good about it,” he said. “They don’t care who scores as long as we win. They give us score sheets after the games, but we don’t really look at them.” The Wolves’ roster features 11 players. Six of those also competed with the Homiss club at last year’s provincials. Lucas said five of the team’s players have been together now for four years, playing in this same event. “It’s been a building process,” he said. “I told them we’d lose for a couple of years, but then we’d challenge for the top.” Though Charleson has yet to play with the Wolves this season, Lucas is not worried about how he will fit into the team. “I think they’re going to play really well together,” he said, adding good players seem to mesh well with other good players. “They all play high school ball on this team. That’s a pre-requisite for being on this team.” The Wolves will enter the provincials on a roll. Their most recent tournament title was at the Vancouver Island zone championships, which concluded Feb. 13 in Port Alberni. Other local clubs that will compete at the provincials are the NCN Young Gunz, Ahousaht Wolfpack, Hesquiaht Braves, Hitattsoo Gamerz, TFN Kings, Nanaimo Native Sons and the Maaqtusis Magic. There will also be plenty of area representatives in the girls’ division. Those taking part include the Ahousaht Blazerz, Nanaimo Islanders, TFN 1st Ladies and the Ditidaht Lakers. The Blazerz enter the tournament as the four-time defending Vancouver Island zone champs. The Ahousaht side is led by Sabrina Williams, Chantelle Thomas and Nicole Botting.

Duties: • • • • •

Liase with various parties in order to identify claimants in need of support Provide frontline professional, emotional and psychological sup port to claimants/plaintiffs pre, during and post resolution processes Facilitate and coordinate with other support services Network with the various stakeholders and provide regular activity reports Willingness to role model and maintain an abstinent lifestyle if recovering alcoholic/addict, a minimum of two years sobriety

Additional Requirements: • Computer literacy in email, and word-processing programs a must • Must undergo a Criminal Record Check Preference will be given to qualified individuals of Aboriginal ancestry in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code. Thank you for your interest. Competition will officially close with selection of a suitable candidate. Only those persons selected for interview will be contacted.

ADSS honor roll announced ADSS is proud to announce the First Nations Honor Roll recipients for First Semester Second Term. Principals Honour Roll: Ahmber Barbosa, Jordan Cartlidge, Karrmen Hawkins, Dawn Ingram and Sydney Nicholson-Mieras. Honor Roll: Daniel Blake, Brendin Breuker, Jason Brunt, Jerilyn Burns, Lily Campbell, Brandy Campbell, Lily Charlong, Bradley Cowan, Hannah Dawson, Miriah

Dekonink, Jared Dick, Denae Edgar, Athena Ethier, Michael Grayson, Clint Haley, Maddy Jamieson, Tristan Jeffery, Ross Johnson, Axel Lajeunesse, Sarah Larose, Chase Lazorko, Logan MacDonald, Cameron MacFarlane, Tom MacFarlane, Brooke Majore, Stephanie Minaker, Ivy Nichols, Tyler Nookemus, Talylor Thomson, Aly Waddell, RickyLee Watts, Saranda Watts, David Wilson, Janet Young.

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Samuel acknowledged for years of urban effort By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—For those who attended the under 22 men’s and women’s basketball tournament at Maht Mahs on Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, you may not have realized it, but you were witnessing the end of a long run. Organizer Wally Samuel is hanging up his cap, as far as putting on basketball tournaments. It’s been 30 years and more since he first started arranging sporting events for the young First Nations urban population. “I think someone else can take over,” the 64-year-old told Ha-Shilth-Sa. Wife Donna, who labors by Wally’s side at his tournaments, said it all started when he was the program director of the Port Alberni Friendship Centre in the early 1980s. They had five children at the time, and all of them grew up Wally Samuel involved in sports. Wally said he was involved not only with basketball, but softball and the Indian Games. Seven hours a day would turn into 16 hours and then it just wasn’t about the money anymore. He arranged these activities for the young people to keep them off the streets and occupied in a healthy way, no matter what their home circumstances were. Wally said it When Wally Samuel organizes a tournament, the whole was difficult to see Samuel family becomes involved. From left to right: Wally the young people Samuel, his wife Donna, and son Richard. hanging out taught her a sense of compassion for peoaround the bars on Argyle St. with nothple and their circumstances. ing to do but seek out trouble. So there Wally said he hoped that he relayed to were often community dances attached the many children in his life the importo the sporting events. They gave young tance of treating everyone with respect, people an alternative to street life. regardless of their place in society. Many of the young people came from “It’s sad to say that many communities single parents or broken homes. Wally only look at their stars and are out only to said he didn’t want to see them fall win. I’m about participation,” he says of through the cracks. his personal philosophy. Daughter Robyn can hardly remember Wally would tell his players that as a time when her father wasn’t helping long as they showed discipline to the young people. sport and reliably showed up for practices “We always had youth with us,” she and games he would vouch for them if said. “He was always driving youth to someone asked his opinion of them. tournaments.” And there was always Wally taught them about their public youth in the care of Wally and Donna. appearance, and speaking publically, The Samuel home took in foster children about courtesy and about being prepared. for 20 years or more, and they often got For Wally, participation in sports is the tougher kids placed with them. about discipline. To Robyn, Wally’s “I understood them,” Wally said. He involvement in coaching and organizing grew up in a single parent home, and he tournaments goes far beyond that, howevnever wanted to see any young person er. She says it’s important that people left alone. realize what he has done for the urban Robyn said many of these children she youth, keeping them healthy and active now considers her siblings. Her dad has over these many years.

Special NTC Meeting March 10 Maht Mahts Starts at 9 a.m. To Review and Amend NTC Bylaws

Tammy Webster was born and raised in Port Alberni and met Wally at the Friendship Centre when she was just a young teen. “He was our coach,” she said. He was also a mentor, a positive role model and a father figure in her life, she said. “And he kept us busy.” Webster said there was a lot of pain in her life and she lost people around her to alcoholism and suicide. Wally Samuel, she said, helped many urban youth in the community from going down the wrong path. “It sort of broke my heart,” Webster said when she heard that Wally was giving up the game. “It’s going to be missed,” she said of the events he organizes. She wanted Wally to know that his work will be missed, and that she loves him very much and is grateful for what he has taught her in life. “And for just being there for the athletes that he has taught. Robyn says she tries not to get emotional when thinking about the commitment her dad and mom have made to youth over the years. She was surprised when he said this basketball tournament would be his last in this sport. “I think he’ll miss it,” Robyn said. But he’ll share his knowledge and support anyone wishing to take up the work. Con Charleson has known Wally for all of his life and considers him a gentle, kind person who is well-respected in in the community. His first memories of Wally date back to their time at the day school at Hot Springs Cove. Charleson said Wally is known widely for his sports events, and people gladly help out when they know Wally is involved because the events are always well-organized. “I’d like to thank him for all his time that he put in for the youth,” said Charleson. Wally laughs when asked about his organizational skills in regards to tournaments. He said it took him a while to learn, and there was always lots of help available to him, right from the beginning. The trick he said is delegation. “People say ‘You never work, Wally’,” he chuckled, though he admits to doing some mopping and cleaning up from time to time. While Wally may be known for his sporting events, he’s also widely known for his sense of humor. “At parties he’ll make the craziest comments,” said Kathleen Ambrose, 18. Kathleen played on the Ahousaht Blazers side in Wally’s last tournament. She is Wally and Donna’s granddaughter from Ruby and Lance Ambrose. “I wish he would have more,” Kathleen said when asked about her

grandfather’s last tournament. He organized it so his older grandchildren could have some place to play. There’s a lot of tournaments for the under 17s, but once you age out of that set there is very little around for the young adults in the crowd. “That’s when they start wandering off,” said Wally of the danger of having senior level players riding a bench, or left out of the game completely. Kathleen said she gets to spend a lot of time with her grandparents because they are involved in sports as a family. “It’s definitely kept me out of trouble,” she said, adding her mindset is on better things. When she attends the games all day you go home tired and that’s a good thing as a young adult. Kathleen said her grandfather is both coach and second dad. He gives tips on how to play and work as a team, and he’s always been there for her whenever she needs him. She especially likes all the trips she gets to go on with her grandparents to sporting events around the island and the province. “He just likes to spoil us,” Kathleen said. So what’s Wally going to do with all his spare time? His wife Donna has a few ideas, and top of her list is having the time to spend together to travel. There are plans in the works to head out to the Canadian Native Fastball Championships this year. Wally likes ball, though he’s more of a coach and organizer. But last year he was called in as a player. It was the first time Donna had seen him at bat, she said. At the age of 64 he’s still playing the game and intends on devoting some time to organizing local baseball tournaments. But for basketball, that’s for others to take over now, he said. “I hope our family does continue with it,” said son Edd. He said though his father’s contribution will be missed, Edd appreciates all that Wally has done over these many years. “The key thing is family. All of his work has really been for family. “He’s been the most influential and inspiring person in my life,” said Edd. And he’s glad that he’s been able to have him in his life all these years. At one time in 1977 there was a fear that wasn’t going to be the case. When Edd was 12 Wally had a heart attack. But not only did Wally survive the attack on his life, he recommitted to role modeling a healthy lifestyle to his children, grandchildren and other youth over the years. Wally thanks all the people that have helped to make that work possible. Without those people, he said he wouldn’t have had the success that he has had. “My family, my wife, they are there for me.”

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Successful in his last high school tourney By Sam Laskaris Ha-Shilth-Sa Contributor Abbotsford—Isaiah Taylor was able to conclude his high school wrestling career on a winning note. Taylor, a Grade 12 Alberni District Secondary School (ADSS) student, captured a gold medal at the British Columbia high school wrestling championships, which concluded Feb. 26 in Abbotsford. Taylor, whose mother is Tseshaht and father is Ahousaht, competed in the boys’ 84-kilogram category. There were 25 entrants in this division. Taylor, who turns 18 on March 17, was one of two Aboriginal athletes on the ADSS squad that captured some hardware at the provincial meet. Brianne Charles, also a Grade 12 student, won the silver medal in the girls’ 64-kilogram division, which featured 22 competitors. Taylor, who won four bouts at the provincials, was understandably thrilled with his gold-medal performance. “It feels pretty good,” he said. “It has been my goal to win this since Grade 10.” Taylor had previously won a pair of other medals at the high school provincial championships. Both of those medals, however, when he was in grades 10 and 11, were bronze. Despite his previous podium finishes, the fact Taylor won this year’s provincial crown was considered somewhat of an upset. “I guess I was surprised,” he said. “I wasn’t seeded.” Organizers had only seeded the top four competitors in each category based on their efforts in various qualifying tournaments this season. One of the reasons Taylor, who transferred to ADSS for his final high school

Isaiah Taylor took gold in the British Columbia high school wrestling championships held in Abbotsford at the end of February. semester, wasn’t seeded was because he had only competed in one high school wrestling meet this season prior to the provincials. He had won all four of his matches though at The Alberni Invitational, which ran from late January through early February. Taylor then had less than a month to prepare for the B.C. championship meet. “Going into the provincials he definitely was not in the best shape,” said ADSS coach John McDonald. “The only thing he did lack was conditioning.” Though matches consist of three twominute rounds, McDonald said the game plan for Taylor was to try and conserve energy but pounce upon opportunities when he saw them. “He had a lot of drive and a lot of motivation,” McDonald said of Taylor. “The strategy with him though was not

to go out there and put the pedal to the metal.” En route to his gold medal, Taylor ended up defeating three of the seeded wrestlers in his weight class. Though his high school wrestling career is now over, Taylor, who also competes for the Alberni Valley Wrestling Club, is now gearing up for the national juvenile championships. This meet, scheduled for April 6 to 10 will be held in Windsor, Ont. This nationals will feature grapplers aged 17 and 18. Taylor also competed at the 2010 Canadian juvenile tournament. He placed fourth at this event, which was held in Vancouver. He’s hoping to find himself a spot on the podium at this year’s meet. “That’s my goal,” said Taylor, who had won the gold medal at the 2009 national cadet (for those aged 15 and 16) tournament. “Placing (in the top three) is my goal for this tournament.” As for next year, Taylor is leaning towards attending Vancouver Island

University (formerly Malaspina University-College) in Nanaimo. Instead of wrestling, however, he might opt to concentrate on playing community football. As for Charles, 17, this marked the first time she won a medal at the high school provincial meet. She had placed fifth in her division a year ago. And she wasn’t surprised she was able to nab the silver medal in Abbotsford. “We had been planning all year to get into the final,” said Charles, who father is Hupacasath. “I trained all year to accomplish this, so I was happy with my result.” McDonald said he wasn’t surprised either with Charles’ finish. “I pegged her as being a Top 3 (finisher),” he said. “She’s kind of lived up to her expectations.” Though her high school wrestling days are now over, Charles is hoping to continue with the ADSS wrestling program next year. She wants to help coach the high school team, while attending North Island College.

Brianne Charles, a Grade 12 student, won the silver.

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Birthdays & Congratulations l would like to wish my grandson Robert McLean a happy 6th birthday on March 7. From Grandma Doreen and family

Happy birthday going out to my bro Rudy Dick on March 10. From Doreen and family We would like to wish my son David Andrew Jr a happy b-day on March 13. From mom Donna Louie and brothers Eugene Edwards, Baptist Louie and also Mark Andrew and from Papa Ken and Gramma Suzanne and family and friends.

Submissions to Ha-Shilth-Sa are due by March 15.

Sharon Charlie would like to say Congratulations to son Walter and daughter-inlaw Erica on the birth of her grandson Kaiden Tyler Chester. He was 10 lbs 1 oz. Kaiden was born in Seattle, Wa on March 3, 2011. Patty Williams would like to announce the birth of her grandson, Jacob Anthony Williams Jr. His parents are Jacob Anthony Kevin Edward Evan Michael Williams, son to Patty Williams and late Clifton Erskine Ashacker, and mom Ashley LaLonde, (mom Angela LaLonde and grandmom Linda LaLonde). Little Jacob was born on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 11:29 p.m. Great-grandmothers Linda Williams and Linda La Londe, along with Great Aunty Helen and new Grandmother, Patty Williams, and daddy Jacob Williams were all present while the bundle of joy was being delivered. Welcome to the family my sweet grandson. My late-grandfather, Archie Thompson Sr. and great grandmothers, Josephine Thompson, Catherine Williams Thompson would be very, very proud. The Thompson Williams LaLonde Ashacker legacy continues.....welcome baby welcome.

In Memory In loving memory of Private Earl M. George March 7, 1926 - April 26, 2005 Ready to serve. Ready to give. There is no other. Our Dad, Beloved Father, Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin and friend Rest in Peace By Corby George

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FOR SALE: House on 6620 McCoy Lake Road, Port Alberni. For sale to Tseshaht members only, as is. Call (250) 724-3735 for more information. 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 CREATOR’S OWN 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: House at 399 Esowista. In quiet location with ocean and forest views. Includes bed and breakfast business with 10 rooms and self contained apartment. $275,000. (250) 725-3482. FOR SALE: Hesquiaht Place of Learning has some new tables a chairs available for sale. Shipping charges will apply. The tables are 60 length X 30 wide X 24 high: $275 each. The desks are adjustable. $53.35 each. Call 250-670-1191Crystal Tom Principal FOR SALE: Art Thompson original acrylic painting on canvas. 110 cm by 85 cm. Professionally framed. Have appraisal paper. Must be seen. Email:coli@telus.net FOR SALE OR RENT: Great commercial opportunity. Great location by Tseshaht Market on Pacific Rim Highway. Also ideal for office, etc. Asking $80,000 or rent for $1,000 a month. Call Richard Watts, 250-724-2603 or 250-731-5795. FOR SALE: Elegant white satin wedding dress, classy and simple, with beaded waistline. Size 9/10. Purchased for $1,550. Selling for $195.00. Child's white bed, vinyl mattress with side curtains, storage under bed. Entertainment cabinet with wood shelves, with glass doors, 49x45x27” Good condition $95. Hanging lamp, clear glass with jade green metal work. Like new! Contact 250-724-3049. FOR SALE: 6 fishing nets: spring 2 are 238ft l x 40ft d 4 are 265ft l x 40ft d 8 ¼ mesh $offers$ 250-723-1878 FOR RENT: Equipment for power point and DVD presentations. Projector and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit required. Telephone: 250-724-5290. FOR SALE: Deer hides. Excellent for drum making. Call 250-724-2932 FOR SALE: 1994 GMC Ext cab, short box truck. Body in good condition, Needs motor and transmission. $1500 obo call: 250-745-6220. CUSTOM ART FRAMING SERVICES: Four Directions Photo and Framing. Call Jim at 250-723-7578. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975.

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FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864. WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20’ boat. Call Michael @ 720-6026. FOR SALE: 48’ Fiberglass Troller. Area F license. Very reasonably priced. View at sellyourboat.ca. Phone (250) 380-3028 FOR SALE: 18 ft Double Eagle highliner with a 140 hp Johnson and new yamaha 9.9 kicker. New canvus top, new radio. Comes with trailer. Numerous extras. For $16,500. Call 736-1176.

BEAR WATTSH INN 5201 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. (250)724-2603 or cel 731-5795. One Bedroom rooms available, own shower and toilet facilities. Nuu-chah-nulth rate available. www.bearwattshinn.com

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.

C EDAR

WEAVING

by wii-nuk Mary Martin. 250-591-6984 cedarweaving@shaw.ca. shopping baskets, whalers hats, skirts, capes & more. Classes availible

Misc. HOUSE RENOVATIONS: Decks, siding, basic plumbing. Phone Bill Webster 778421-1511. MASSAGES in your home or mine. Call 250-735-2271. LONG BEACH REFLEXOLOGY STUDIO offers foot reflexology sessions. Experience foot reflexology for relaxation and to energize. To book a session phone 250-725-3482 CERTIFIED CARPENTER: for hire phone Dave Watts 250-723-9870. Experienced! Completed 4 yr program Camosun College in theoretical and practical aspects of the Carpentry trade with Red Seal interprovincial certification ticket.

Wanted WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie th John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6 St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. WANTED: Room and board in Ahousaht Call and leave a message for Nelson Jr. at 250-723-1496

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. ODD JOBS WANTED: A homeless woman (NCN) looking for any odd jobs, willing to do anything. Please call 250720-9800.

Volunteer HELP WANTED: Need work experience? The Port Alberni Friendship Center is seeking interested applicants for Volunteer positions including: Reception and Youth Workers. We are seeking individuals that are reliable, committed, flexible and of good character. Hours per week may vary. If you are interested, please contact Jeff at 723-8281 to pick up a Volunteer Application Form.

Lost and Found LOST: Drum with whale painted on it. Jan. 28 at Maht Mahs Gym. Call (250) 7453483. 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. Please pick up your shawl at the House of Himwitsa. Lewis George, House of Himwitsa Ltd. FOUND:at the Jerry Jack and Colleen Pendleton Memorial Potlatch, a mesh bag containing shawls, a drum and misc. jackets. Contact jerry43307@hotmail.com

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