Ha-Shilth-Sa March 25, 2010

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Ahousaht ha’wiih send 30 to rehab By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ahousaht–Ha’wiih and leadership of Ahousaht have stepped up and sent 30 more people to a remote area in the territory for eight weeks of rehabilitation after the community demanded something be done about the addictions problems in the village. A similar effort to stamp out the bootlegging and drug dealing in Ahousaht was undertaken in 2007 when Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna (Lewis George), accompanied by a small entourage of chiefs, elders and an RCMP escort, knocked on the doors of those who were alleged to be contributing to the problem. His message to them: ‘Accept this help we’ve arranged for you or leave Ahousaht.’ In 2007 the endeavor came as a surprise to the community, but this time it was no secret; Ahousaht people knew months in advance that their ha’wiih had plans to remove another large group of community members from the village to get them help so that they might live a more harmonious and healthy lifestyle in the community. The people have complained for years to the Ahousaht chief and council, the ha’wiih and the local RCMP about the drug dealing and bootlegging in the community and the negative effects it has on the children. Maquinna responded in 2007 by directing the Ahousaht Holistic Staff to come up with a plan help his people. Their response was to send those needing help to a four-week treatment and cultural immersion program in Zeballos. Those that chose to accept the help returned four weeks later via dugout canoes to the welcoming arms of the ha’wiih and the people who lined the beach to await their return. A community feast followed. Very few declined the offer of help. Nearly three years later the problems in Ahousaht remain. There are still bootleggers, and not all those who left for treatment in 2007 remained sober. But there were a few that took the lessons to heart and wish to help others in this next round of strongly-recommended treatment. “If only one person achieves sobriety, then it was a success and well worth it,” said David Frank of Ahousaht Holistic Center. At a Feb. 17 ha’wiih and council meeting held at Quiaht Bay, the Ahousaht Holistic Staff presented their plans to the

ha’wiih for the next round of treatment. David Frank said the Holistic Centre was successful in its application for a $35,000 grant from the Residential School Healing Project, which will go toward paying expenses of the group treatment. In addition to the grant, Vancouver Island Health Authority has contributed $50,000 and Ahousaht ha’wiih added $32,000. On the morning of March 17, an estimated 30 people who were served with notices the day before, packed up and boarded boats to head to Sydney Inlet, near Hot Springs Cove, for eight weeks of treatment and cultural immersion. Chief Councillor John O. Frank said there were maybe four people who protested and threatened legal action when served their notices. “We told them, fine, we would get a boat for them and escort them off the reserve,” he said. “We really mean business and we stand behind the ha’wiih and wit-wok (keepers of the laws) and the people who spoke and said enough is enough!”

Ahousaht elders and health care professionals like Dr. Riff Kamil will be onsite to assist in the process. In addition, there will be assistance from people like Syd Sam Jr. and Milton Sam, who were successful in recent years on their own roads to recovery. Frank reports the Zeballos program cost Ahousaht $90,000, but he refused to call it a failure. Part of the high cost is due to the fact that it was a pilot program developed from scratch by Ahousaht Holistic Staff with help from elders and health care professionals. “If even one person remains sober then that’s a success,” he said. He conceded that a four-week program was not enough; that it was too constrained. The Sydney Inlet program will cost more than $100,000 for eight weeks. Travel costs are reduced because Sydney Inlet is closer, in northern Ahousaht traditional territory. But other costs needed to be factored in, including the hiring of cooking and helping staff. John O. Frank thanked his staff and

Ahousaht ha’wiih for the work they do in an effort to make the community a better place to live. “We stand with you and support you and show we are not scared to make changes for the betterment and protection of our young children,” he said. Staff member Darleen Dick invited elders and family members to visit during the program and plan for an overnight stay to support their people in treatment. She also said they would need food donations for the program. “We need to let the people know there are consequences if they don’t want to clean up their lives. My family is on that list,” said Chief Frank, choking back tears. “We should let them know we are serious. They need to be responsible if they want to be Ahousaht members. Otherwise we will revoke their membership. I love my son. If this is what it takes to help him, let us do it. Chief Frank committed to donate cash and fresh fish to feed the people going to Sydney Inlet

Hazelton men relive trauma of abuse By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—Donald Raymond Olan turned to face the victims of his pedophilia and offered words of regret, acknowledging that they would not undo the harm that he had done. Olan told the men that had traveled from Hazelton that he accepted their pain and anger, and would “carry it with me for the rest of my life.” He said these words with no more emotion than he would say ‘Open your text books to page 44,’ voice strong, unwavering, back straight and head held high. The former teacher and judo instructor’s response to the charges that he had raped and misused the men when they were small children was a stark contrast to the heart-wrenching experiences described in the victim impact statements presented in a Port Alberni courtroom on March 22. The victims of Olan’s sexual perversions sobbed as they explained how Olan had robbed them of their innocence, dignity and potential. “You screwed up my life. You screwed up my life,” said Gregory Wright as he wept, leaning for support on the elder that had accompanied him to court. On Nov. 30, 2009, Olan pled guilty to

Inside this issue... Tla-o-qui-aht ponders land and cash treaty offer.....Page 3 Community profile: Mowachaht/Muchalaht............Page 5 Teaching culture key to school success......................Page 8 Wrestlers have a great season......................................Page 9 Community and Beyond............................................Page 11

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A delegation from Hazelton traveled to Port Alberni to witness the sentencing of Donald Raymond Olan, guilty of five counts of gross indecency against five men from that northern community who, while children, attended school in Port Alberni. On March 22, the men read victim impact statements into the court records describing the lasting trauma that has haunted them since those days of residential school. Olan received two years in federal prison with no chance for parole, a stiff sentence, said Crown Prosecutor David Kidd, in Canadian justice. five charges of gross indecency stemming from the sexual abuse of First Nations children removed by force from their community in northern B.C. and housed at the Alberni Indian Residential

School far from the protection of their families. Five other charges against Olan were stayed. Continued on page 4.

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Artist profile: Jake Gallic By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni – Jake Gallic who is from the Tseshaht First Nation is gradually making a name for himself in the artist world. Gallic was very recently blessed to work with other Nuu-chah-nulth artists Tom Paul, Rod Sayers and master carver Tim Paul on a Cedar and Glass Sculpture for the recent 2010 VANOC Olympics. The Sculpture is now a permanent fixture at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval in Richmond BC. Gallic has been blessed with a rich family and learning from his late grandparents Jacob and Lizzie Gallic, Mack and Mary Robinson, George and Margaret Clutesi and Nessie Hamilton. Hamilton and Margaret Clutesi were sisters to his late grandmother Lizzie Gallic. “I was blessed with such a rich background of grandparents and Aunties and I fondly remember spending a lot of time with both my grandparents. One of my fondest memories growing up were hearing a lot of our traditional songs,” said Gallic. His mother is Marion Gallic and his late father was Richard Gallic. Gallic’s siblings are his sisters Tricia Little; Doreen Charleson, Nancy Gallic and his brothers are Boyd and Greg Gallic. His wife of almost 24 years is Ruby. They have two daughters and two sons and they are Alice, Victoria, Kameron and Roman. Gallic is also proud to have two grandchildren Mariah and Jadah. Gallic fondly remembers helping his grandfather late Jacob Gallic who made drums and paddles. “I was interested and started painting when I was only about 10 years old. My grandpa used to allow me to paint the Indian Designs on both his paddles as well as his drums,” Gallic said. He fondly remembers also when he was a teenager, about 16 years old when his grandfather gave away one of his drums which Gallic painted.” It was at a potlatch that I remember one of my grandfather’s drums was given away to one of his friends who were from California. I

Jake Gallic, Tseshaht artist did the design on this drum and I felt so honored,” said Gallic. “I always had a curiosity about Indian Art and design, it intrigued me. While I was young I was blessed to have great teachers with great patience and these were my grandparents. They allowed me to practice, experiment and they especially guided me as they knew I was keen on learning,” Gallic said. His uncle the late George Clutesi also helped to guide him and pursue his strong interest in the arts. Along with his aunties Margaret and Nessie they too

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passed on a lot of their knowledge and for this Gallic will forever be grateful. Ron Hamilton too has been instrumental with his support and guidance to Gallic. “I have a lot of respect for Ron also for his cultural teachings as he is a world renowned Nuu-chah-nulth artist and author,” said Gallic. He has been able to have some very close relatives hahuupaa him (teach) and he will never forget what they all have done for him. Naturally one of his highlights was working with master carver Tim Paul for the recent VANOC 2010 Games where

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Tla-o-qui-aht ponders land and cash offer in treaty negotiations By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter

Ahousaht’s new RCMP satellite detachment will be complete by the end of March

Ahousaht – Council reports and community projects By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ahousaht – The community of Ahousaht is buzzing with activity now that the weather is warming and new projects are on the go. Chief John O. Frank says the new RCMP satellite detachment being built near the hydro dock will be complete by the end of March. At least one of the two new 8-plexes will have a roof on by the end of the month and the high school foundation is being laid. CHMC has approved the construction of eight new family homes but Chief Frank says there is no more space to build the new housing since Lot#363 is not developed enough to begin construction. The eight new homes will have to be built on the sites of condemned homes. Ahousaht will also begin construction on a third 8plex this year. With all the new construction and the new sawmill, Ahousaht is facing a power shortage. In the last issue of Ha-ShilthSa, Chief Frank reported that the submerged hydro cable supporting the community of nearly 1000 had reached capacity. With new construction of homes and facilities, Ahousaht council is concerned that there will not be enough power for the community. They hope to begin construction very soon on a micro hydro project that will comfortably serve Ahousaht for the time being. BC Hydro officials will meet with Ahousaht March 26 in an effort to address Ahousaht’s looming power shortage. Frank is keeping a positive attitude, saying, “It’s moving, they (BC Hydro) wants to help us.” Work on Catface Mountain is set to

resume soon, as community members get back to work doing exploratory drilling for copper on the mountain. The mining company working on Catface Mountain is now called Chetape Mines Incorporated, owned by Imperial Metals. Ahousaht and the mining company signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2008, allowing the company to carry out exploratory drilling in Ahousaht traditional territory and to hire locals for the work on the mountain. Frank says Ahousaht may soon go to a referendum to determine whether or not membership wants to go to the next stage of the exploration process. Chief Frank says there will soon be a tour of the operations led by mining officials along with Ahousaht ha’wiih and council. At present a portable mining work camp is under construction and roads have been reactivated. Chief Frank says the next phase of exploratory drilling could start very soon. Ahousaht is taking a proactive stance in response to the news that the federal government has appealed the fisheries court case won by the Nuu-chah-nulth first nations. They have formed fisheries committees and hired a consultant not only to prepare for the appeal but also to plan for a model of fisheries management based on traditional and cultural values. Chief Frank says he is part of a team that will plan for seven generations from now. “There is lots that affect the resources. There are impacts from man’s harvesting activities which create an imbalance,” he pointed out. Frank says local fishermen and elders will be called upon to design a fisheries management model that will meet the needs of this generation and that of future generations far down the road.

Tofino – Federal and provincial treaty negotiators arrived at Tin Wis Resort March 4 to present a Land and Cash counter offer to the Tla-o-qui-aht people. The March 4 offer is the third in a series of offers and counter offers which started with the first land and cash proposal tabled by the government in February 2009. The first offer was rejected by Tlao-qui-aht membership. Later that year the Tla-o-qui-aht treaty team countered with their own offer, which was apparently rejected by government. The federal and provincial governments, in turn, according to Tla-o-quiaht co-chief negotiator Elmer Frank, prepared their own counter offer based on TFN’s offer. Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation left the Nuuchah-nulth Treaty Negotiation table in 2008. In November of that year they independently entered into ITA or Incremental Treaty Agreement with the province of British Columbia. The ITA is a four-year agreement, which provides approximately 63 hectares of land and $600,000 to go toward capacity building and communications for Tla-oqui-aht First Nations. These benefits are considered an advance by B.C. of a portion of the provincial share of a future treaty settlement package. According to the province’s website, ITAs allow First Nations and the Province to enjoy shared benefits in advance of a Final Agreement. ITAs are intended to build trust among the parties,

create incentives to reach further milestones and provide increased certainty over land and resources. An ITA advances treaty-related benefits for the First Nations and the Province. It is a pre-treaty agreement, not a final agreement. Co-chief Negotiator Frank says the latest government counter land and cash offer was not received favorably by the Tla-o-qui-aht, at least initially, but he says they will take time to review the offer in-depth before deciding what their next move will be. “We haven’t thoroughly reviewed the offer in detail as a treaty team to date or with all our members but plan to bring it to them for information to symbolize our progress to date in our treaty process,” said Frank. “After our offer is thoroughly reviewed, it is likely that we will counter their offer with something that will be suitable for all TFN citizens,” he continued. Frank made it clear that the rejected offers is not an indicator of a failing negotiation process but it is a necessary give and take component of negotiation and therefore, a clear step in furthering their treaty process. “This offer is not an all or nothing offer…negotiations continue with both governments as the offer is being reviewed by TFN,” said Frank. “Our citizens, at the outset, reacted with displeasure of the offer,” he said, adding, “This reaction is very helpful and useful for our table as it only can bring strength to our mandate.”

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The Nashuk (inner strength)Youth Council addressed the Council of Ha-wiih on March 22 and invited the chiefs to a youth conference they are planning for May 27 at Maht Mahs. The conference will include tradtional teachings and a forum to talk about youth priorities in Nuu-chah-nulth territories.

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Time to put the pain down, men told Continued from page 1. He returned to court in March to receive his sentence. The Crown and Defense had spent much time considering what the punishment for such crimes could be. They talked about the sentences that other judges had meted out for similar offenses against children. They talked about Olan’s successful participation in treatment, the guilty plea that saved the men from enduring a trial, the fact that Olan had been sexually abused by his own brother in his youth, and that now, at the age of 68, he kept himself away from children and therefore was considered at low to medium risk to re-offend. In a joint submission to Justice D. Jane Dardi, Crown Prosecutor David Kidd said two years in federal prison without parole had been the sentence finally agreed upon. Justice Dardi refused to rush to agree. She sent everyone away until the next day so she could have time to consider if such a sentence was indeed the just and appropriate one. Elder Lestor Moore had his own opinion on the sentence proposed. He spoke quietly to Ha-Shilth-Sa outside the courtroom. He had wrapped himself in a button blanket and was the one who had stood with the men as they faced their abuser to read their victim impact statements to the court. He was the one that had wrapped his arms around the men as they sobbed, clinging to them as the pain of their memories flooded back and washed over them. Moore was shocked and saddened that after everything the men had been through over the course of their lives, all the courage it would take to bring Olan to justice, that two years for all five counts could be all that Olan would receive for damaging so thoroughly the lives of the five men and, eventually, their families. The men themselves described the effects of Olan’s abuse as it rippled through their lives. Alcohol and drug abuse started for some as early as age 11, an attempt to numb the emotional pain of their mistreatment. What followed was the impaired ability to connect with others in a healthy ways, issues around trust, sexual identity, anger, and limitations on the success they might have achieved in their education and employment. One wanted to be a lawyer, another a heavy-duty mechanic. They never got the chance. Education was abandoned, alcohol and drug use became more important than family responsibilities or a steady job. Olan taught at Redford Elementary School in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and would sign the boys out of the AIRS dormitory on weekends. He had them stay with him at his home and sleep in his bed. He preyed on them while they slept or bathed. He abused his authority over them in the most unkind ways. Wright remembered the high fence that surrounded Olan’s home, and the one time he escaped his abuser, running through brush and forest to get back to the dormitory. Wright had promised Olan he would tell on him, and Wright did. The authorities at the school betrayed him, and many others, by calling Wright a liar, accusing him of making the story up. Nothing was done to stop Olan from abusing other boys again and again. In fact, it was not the first time that Olan had been before a judge for sexual misconduct against children. He has

three prior convictions of indecent assaults. All the crimes occurred subsequent to the offences Olan had committed against the Hazelton boys. William Matthews admitted that he had been scared to return to Port Alberni for the sentencing. Now in his early 50s, Matthews was surrounded by his family and gripped a devil’s stick in his hand. The talisman, made up of antler, rawhide and feathers, in Gitxsan culture affords protection. He carried it with him as he read his statement to the court. Matthews described his life on the reserve in Kitimat as a good one before the Indian Agent arrived with RCMP to send him to Port Alberni to attend school. He had experienced love from his mother and father, and they were happy, despite being very poor. He played a lot, was taught many lessons, like how to fish, to respect elders. ‘Do what they say,’ he was told. He remembered that day when he was put on the bus to go to school. His parents tried to stop them from taking him. “When the bus was leaving, I saw my mom crying… I will never forget that,” he said. There were so many children on the bus and they cried all the way, he said. Matthew cried as he described to the court his life since that day. Matthews described Olan as a violent and uncaring man who showed no compassion for his pain. He began the journey to seek justice in 2003, he told HaShilth-Sa, sitting with others in circles to discuss their shared experience of that time. It was slow work, he said, but he finally found the strength to contact the RCMP and pursue charges against his abuser. This was in 2006, after 40 years of bottling up his pain and rage. Matthews’ daughter also read a victim impact statement to the court. She hadn’t known what had happened to her father in his youth because he had kept it a secret. It wasn’t until the independent assessment process in 2009 which dealt with compensation for her father’s mistreatment that the daughter learned why her father was often absent, remote and

drank to excess. “I never felt so hurt and sad. No one deserves treatment like that.” She described her dad as her hero. He had conquered the demon of alcoholism and had been sober for 18 years. Others the court heard from was Ricky Harris who was sent to Port Alberni and lived in the residential school dorm after his mother had died. Olan preyed on him for three years. Olan was Harris’ special needs teacher. Douglas Moore had not been able to travel to the sentencing because he was unwell. He too was in Olan’s special needs class. George Moore was only eight or nine when Olan picked him to spend time with on weekends. He often wondered over the course of 40 years why. “I thought there was something wrong with me.” Moore admits he is an alcoholic, and his disease has worsened since he’s been dealing with the court case. He said he carries so much shame and anger, and has a life-long distrust of white people. Justice Dardi was obviously moved by the individual’s stories, calling them eloquent. It was evident from their statements, she said, that they had suffered significant psychological distress and trauma that had profound and devastating personal consequences. She described Olan’s breach of his position of trust as egregious, but noted he had accepted responsibility for his actions, and expressed remorse, both while in treatment and in court. In the end, Dardi did not stray from the joint sentencing submission offered up by the Crown and Defence. On March 23, Olan was sentenced to two years on each count to be served concurrently in a federal prison where he will continue to be able to access treatment. She said in handing down her sentence that a message must be sent that such behavior “will not and cannot be tolerated.” The Crown would later describe the punishment as a “good stiff sentence” by Canadian justice standards. Olan was led out of the courtroom and into custody.

Outside the courtroom, the men hugged one another and wept. Nuu-chah-nulth-aht, who had been caring for the Hazelton contingent while they were in the city, had prepared to help them step into a new phase of their lives now that their day in court had come and gone. A grandfather ceremony was held in those halls of justice. Dr. Simon Lucas stood with a man adorned with a red mask with cedar strips for hair. He walked with a long cane. A prayer song was sung, and Lucas said the grandfather had come to be with the men that day, and wanted them to know that their grandparents were extremely proud of them. It was time to take the load off of their shoulders, get back on a path where they could teach their grandchildren what love and trust was really about. The Nuu-chah-nulth had taken the men the day before to a river where they ritually cleansed themselves. Lucas said that was to take them back to a time when they were most protected, in their mothers’ wombs. It was done to bring them back to their inner selves. “You have come out of this alive, because you were able to tell the truth,” he told them. They would probably never be able to forget what had happened to them, but “your new life is in front of you.” Lucas said the journey had been a strenuous one, but grandfather wanted them to leave a better story for their grandchildren who are loved, cherished and cared for. Elder Lestor Moore sang a mourning song to encourage “the boys” to throw away this pain and let it die.” Gifts were given to the Hazelton group, including a donation of $520 collected at the Council of Ha’wiih meeting held at Maht Mahs gym the same two days the men were in court. The people from Hazelton promised one day to return. The Elder said there were more from their home preparing to embark on their journey toward justice.

Debora Steel

Erick Glendale works on a pole that will be raised at the site of Peake Hall, the dormitory of the Alberni Indian Residental School, which was torn down last year. The pole will be completed by mid-April with a raising ceremony hosted by Tseshaht will follow soon after. The pole is being carved under the direction of Gordon Dick, with advisor Tim Paul. The carvers are making steady progress on the work in front of the Ahtsik Art Gallery on Highway 4.

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Community Fisheries Profile: Mowachaht/Muchalaht By Jamie James Mowachaht/Muchalaht territory includes all the watersheds contributing to Nootka Sound and Nootka Island from Mozino Point, following the height of land out north of Crawfish Lake to a point south of Ferrer Point. The north and eastern boundary is defined by a marker at the head of the Tahsis River near Rugged Mountain. It then follows the height of land to Conuma peak, including the Gold drainage, and extends to the south end of Buttle Lake. The southern boundary from Buttle Lake extends along the divide to Split Cape in the south, encompassing the Escalante River. The territory also extends from Split Cape and western Nootka Island out over the continental slope as far as the mountains are visible. The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations community located in Gold River is a place with a variety of resources ranging from shellfish on the beaches and in the sea, most fish

Fisheries technician Jamie James (left) tags and samples chinook with Wes Savey and Jamie Jack at the Burman River.

species in the sea and rivers, marine mammals, ducks, and elk and deer to the heights of land. Currently sockeye is the most important resource that the Mowachaht/

Muchalaht harvest and manage in Muchalat Inlet. History has shown that the Muchalaht people were at the brink of annihilation by surrounding nations

because of the large amount of sockeye that provided food for the community. Today, two of these nations now stand as a community, the Mowachaht/ Muchalaht First Nation, who continues to harvest these resources managed by both the community and the Fisheries Resource Council. The fisheries program employs community members to actively participate in studies to enhance, restore, and sustain the resource for future generations. These studies include using a rotary screw trap to collect small fry and smolts, a traditional weir constructed of fir poles to collect samples from adult fish for a genetic study, as well as a mark and recapture study that helps assess chinook (part of a larger study taking place throughout the West Coast of North America). Today the First Nation continues to educate youth about the values of harvesting and providing for their families and sustaining the resources. Jamie James works for the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation through the Na-a-qu-us Program. He is the Nation’s fisheries technician.

Big ‘Hearts for Haiti’ found in Kyuquot Kyuquot Elementary Secondary showed its heart by raising $4,020 for Haiti last month, a remarkable feat for a school of only 46 students. The students’ efforts, spearheaded by primary teacher Danielle Coccola, and Youth and Child Care Worker Janice John, faced a tight deadline. For their donations to be eligible in the Hearts for Haiti program, the students had only two weeks to raise the $2,010 that was then matched by the Canadian government. In that time, staff and students held a bake sale, a sushi and doughnut sale, a movie night, and a family fun night. Kyuquot students normally count on these activities to fund their own field trips, but Janice John saw a unique opportunity for learning. “I wanted the kids to help other kids out,” said John. “And learn to appreciate what they have.” Perhaps nobody was in a better position to lead the students’ empathy than primary teacher Danielle Coccola. In high school, Coccola traveled to Haiti and worked with Foundation for the Children of Haiti, an organization that aims to improve conditions in the impoverished country. Upon her return, Coccola then helped to raise another $10,000 for a Haitian orphanage by shaving her head. “A lot of times we all get caught up in our own problems, but when we work to help others, we realize how lucky we are,” said Coccola. “Haiti has a special place in my heart and I wanted to share some of that with my students.” Over the two weeks of fundraising, the amount of understanding the students showed impressed Coccola. “Many could appreciate how difficult life would be if their homes were destroyed or if they couldn’t find food to eat,” said Coccola. “It was a level of empathy I hadn’t seen in my students before.” Not all fundraising efforts happened at the school. Each birthday, Jared Vincent, a Grade 4 student, hosts a scavenger hunt. This year, party guests

searched the village for donations to Haiti, raising over $100. Not one of the children at the party questioned the scavenger hunt. A letter from Jared’s grandmother, Velina Vincent, now hangs in the school’s office. “I believe that my grandson,” Vincent’s

letter said, “learns compassion (and the other kids) by seeing the act of giving for a good cause. It’s a lesson one wants to leave a child. I am very proud of Jared as he never once asked if the money collected was his.” In a community as small as Kyuquot,

the large amount of money raised is reflective of its generous and compassionate spirit. “I feel really good that we helped Haiti,” said Wayne Vincent Jr, a Grade 2 student. “If I was there, I’d be so scared. I’d want kids from Kyuquot to help me.”

Kyuquot school’s efforts to raise money to help the people of Haita after a devestating earthquake included a sushi sale. Top left: The intermediate class makes sushi. Top right: Danielle Coccola and her primary class cut up some vegetables for sushi. And doughnuts for Haiti.

New Date’s for Pre- Service Orientation. April’s dates have been rescheduled to May Mark your Calendar, for this FREE introduction to Fostering. Join the Resource worker of Usma Family & Child Services and the Vancouver Island Rep. for Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents. Attending an Orientation Session is part of the ‘Resource Home’ application process. If you live outside Port Alberni, and have started the application process, some travel expenses will be covered. When: May 15th, 29th, and June 5th 2010 9am-4pm, Lunch Provided. Where: Usma Office, 4000 Stamp Ave, Port Alberni, BC. How to Register: Call and speak to a Resource worker, 877-722-3232 or 250- 724-3232.

Page 6 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - March 25, 2010 Artist profile: Jake Gallic Continued from page 2 he assisted in a twenty four foot Cedar and Glass Sculpture last fall. “I learned a lot from Paul as I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. He has such strong cultural values and teachings and I believe what I admire the most is his strong connection to his family roots,” said Gallic. He worked with Tom Paul and Rod Sayers along with master carver Tim Paul. At an auction prior to the 2010 Olympic Games Gallic had submitted two Raven masks to be put up for an auction where a majority of the dollars raised went to a charity to assist Aboriginal peoples. “I made a two foot Raven Mask with a three foot stand and it was dressed in cedar bark regalia and the piece was auctioned off for $5,200.00. The other Raven Mask is on display at the VANOC Aboriginal Pavilion in Vancouver,” Gallic said. One of Gallic’s fondest moments with working on the cedar glass sculpture was getting to know Paul and his family more on a personal basis. “I learned so much in the time we spent together making the cedar glass sculpture and if I ever get another opportunity to work with Paul I would do so in an instant,” Gallic said. Gallic currently is spending a lot of time volunteering at the Haahuupayak School in Port Alberni. He just recently has been repairing a lot of the regalia for the

Animal Kingdom dance group from Haahuupayak. He planes on passing down what he has learned to the youth. “Stay in school and get an education. In today’s society one needs an education if you want to succeed and get anywhere in life. I also would like to encourage the youth to pursue a Post Secondary education too,” said Gallic. In his spare time Gallic likes to do anything related to mechanics as he especially has an interest in repairing and doing brakes on vehicles. Another one of his passions now is to spend as much time with his two grandchildren Mariah and Jadah. He also enjoys volunteering and working part time at Haahuupayak. “Since I was blessed with the teachings of my grandparents and other very knowledgeable people in my family I too would like to teach and encourage the youth about our rich history, culture and also art,” Gallic said. Gallic’s work is all over the world including places such as Australia, Sweden, Germany and different places in the United States. He also has marketed his art in galleries such as in Fanny Bay, Qualicum Trading Post, Victoria, Vancouver and Whistler BC. He is enjoying doing his art and is looking forward to passing on his knowledge to the youth and especially his grandchildren.

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CBT board approves local projects for funding CBT awards Call for Projects funding Last night the CBT Board approved $63,000 in project funding to local initiatives through their Call for Projects process. Rebecca Hurwitz, CBT Community Coordinator, said 22 applications were submitted and the budgeted $50,000 was split among 16 organizations. Applications are reviewed by the CBT Advisory Committees, who then make recommendations to the Board. All of the Committees recommendations were approved and additional funds were granted from the core priority budget, as well as two of the Committee’s discre-

tionary funding budgets. “This year’s projects fit well with the CBT’s Core Priority of Healthy Food, Healthy Communities, as well as Youth and the Biosphere,” says Hurwitz. “The projects are also well balanced throughout the region and address the CBT’s mandate for research, education and training.” The CBT Board thanks the Advisory Committee members for their ongoing volunteer commitment. “We have a group of 45 dedicated members whose input helps to make the process run smoothly,” said Hurwitz. “The Board has confidence that the right questions have been asked,”

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she added. If you would like to get involved in the CBT’s Advisory Committees, contact Rebecca Hurwitz at rebecca@clayoquotbiosphere.org. Grants were awarded to the following: Care Facility for Seniors, Pacific Rim Communities Seniors Society, $2,000 Community Garden, Heath-R-Us Ittatsoo First Nation, $2,350 West Coast Youth Consultation and Integration Initiative, Westcoast Community Resource Coalition, $8,000 Tofino Community School Garden, Tofino Community Food Initiative, $7,650 2010 Indigenous Film Festival, Tofino Film Festival Society, $3,000 Cedar Harvest & Weaving, Ittatsoo Learning Centre , $2,000 Nuu-chah-nulth Reiki Project , Tla-oqui-aht First Nation, $3,000 West Coast Carving Festival, Pacific

Rim Arts Society, $2,000 Raincoast Sustainable Living Podcasts, Raincoast Education Society, $5,000 Community Participation in Ethnobiology Congress , Tofino Botanical Gardens, $3,000 After-school Club, District of Tofino – Parks & Rec. Dept., $2,000 There’s a sea lion on my line! Vancouver Aquarium, $4,584 Bedwell River Chinook Recovery Plan, Thornton Creek Enhancement Society, $2,000 Searching for sustainable local foods: clam toxicity study, Ucluelet First Nation, $3,416 Understanding Coastal Carnivore Ecology, Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society, $7,000 Training DVD for the Bear Smart Community Program, BearSmart BC Society, $6,000

WORLD TB DAY Raising awareness World TB Day March 24th is a day set aside each year to raise awareness of TB all around the world. It is a disease which is preventable and curable. Tuberculosis affects people in many countries around the world and here at home. HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT TB? TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND TRY THIS TB QUIZ! True or False 1. Everyone who gets infected with TB will get sick at sometime. T or F 2. TB Disease can be cured T or F 3. TB can be spread by sharing a cigarette or drinking glass T or F 4. TB Disease and TB infection mean the same thing T or F 5. Some people can get TB more easily and others T or F 6. A positive TB skin test means that you are sick with TB disease T or F 7. TB bacteria (germs) are spread from one person to another only through the air T or F 8. Some symptoms of TB Disease include: coughing for more than 2 weeks, weight loss, fever, night sweats, chest pain, coughing up blood T or F 9. TB can affect other parts of the body, not just the lungs T or F ANSWERS

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1. False: not everyone infected with TB will get sick. People who are not sick have “latent TB Infection” or “sleeping TB” They do NOT feel sick , they have NO symptoms and are NOT CONTAGIOUS (cannot spread TB) 2. True: TB disease can be cured by taking antibiotics 3. False: TB can ONLY be spread through the air. NOT by handshakes; toilet seats; sharing dishes or touching doorknobs 4. False: TB Disease and TB infection are TWO VERY DIFFERENT terms. People who have TB INFECTION are NOT contagious. The TB bacteria are “sleeping” within the body because the immune system is keeping it in check. Those with TB DISEASE are sick because the TB bacteria are growing inside and multiplying. They usually feel sick with symptoms and can spread the disease to others 5. True: Yes, some people can get TB more easily depending on how healthy they are; how long they were exposed to TB bacteria, if the bacteria was plentiful; and if the room was small with poor ventilation. There are MANY factors to consider. TB is NOT easy to catch! 6. False: A positive skin test does NOT mean that you have TB disease. It means you were infected with the TB bacteria at some time and the bacteria are `sleeping`. This is called `latent TB infection``. If the person feels sick with symptoms they will be asked for sputum samples and have a chest x ray for diagnosis. 7. True: TB is airborne bacteria and is ONLY spread by someone with TB DISEASE who is coughing, sneezing singing, shouting close enough to inhale the bacteria 8. True: symptoms of active TB DISEASE include: coughing for more than 2 weeks, night sweats, weight loss, fever, chest pain, coughing up blood, fatigue 9. True: TB can affect other parts of the body such as kidneys, lymph nodes or spine. This is called extrapulmonary TB. This would be unusual and is NOT contagious. Knowledge is key to eliminating the disease in our community and around the world. Be informed. Contact your local community health nurse with questions or concerns. Submitted by: Kelly Lemphers RN Courtesy of BCCDC

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Teaching culture one of keys to Haahuupayak School’s success By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Haahuupayak – Young Trevor Little, the Cultural Education Teacher at Haahuupayak School has been blessed with the traditional knowledge and cultural teachings from Kathy and Doug Robinson and late Caroline and Harold Little as he has followed their footsteps and is teaching at Haahuupayuk. Kathy Robinson and late Caroline Little helped to lead the way with laying the foundation to Haahuupayak’s success in teaching and keeping the Nuu-chah-nulth culture alive. Trevor Little brings with him his cultural and traditional teachings from both of the Robinson and Little side, especially his grandmothers who taught also at Haahuupayak for many years too. Little also brings to the table a strong connection to the students as he too is quite young. He is full of energy and enthusiasm which is a great connection with all of the students at Haahuupayak. Prior to working at Haahuupayak Little worked as a janitor for the Huu-ay-aht First Nation and also volunteered at the Pawaats Program (The Nest) in the cultural program. Other jobs he had were as a Youth worker and in the Forestry Program for Huu-ay-aht too. His spouse is Laura Johnson and children are; (Humiis) Ethan who is eight, Hector who is seven and Summer Joy who is eight and a half months old. His parents are Hector and Joyce Little. When asked how a typical day starts out at Haahuupayak Little fondly says that each day he starts with those students who come early to school have singing every morning. “I am so impressed with the students who just want to learn to sing that they come before classes every day. We get about fourteen on average with at least nine or ten of them are regulars,” said Little. Also before the day officially starts, the whole school gathers in the main entrance hallway to sing the Haahuupayak song. The song was composed by his grandfather Doug Robinson and he passed it on to the Haahuupayak School. Little has always been around his culture as he spent many times with both sides of his grandparents, so he always had an interest in the culture. Back in 1998 he was in a serious car accident and he was isolated for just over two weeks. It was during this time that Little evaluated his life as he realized the importance of family. His immediate family was there to support him and he was very grateful for their support. This is when he appreciated the hahuupaa (teachings) from his grandparents and discovered the love for his culture and traditional teachings. Shortly after the accident Little volunteered a lot at Haahuupayak. It was not long that Little was offered a position at Haahuupayak working as an assistant in

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the cultural program. He then had an opportunity to work in Huu-ay-aht where his spouse is from and they moved to Anacla. Again in his spare time Little volunteered assisting in the cultural program at Pawaats. About one and a half plus years ago he moved back to Port Alberni where he once again volunteered at Haahuupayak assisting his auntie Jessica Stephens. Again he was rewarded as the position became available to be the Cultural Education worker. “I feel really good working here and in a sense following in my grandparents and family’s footsteps. I also know Grandma Caroline is watching over me and guiding me. I especially feel her presence when I am writing our language on the chalk board as I find I am writing the same way she wrote our words and alphabet of the Nuu-chah-nulth language,” said Little. Another example he used is whenever there is a gathering of our school I ask her for the right words to say and she always helps me out. He goes to her picture hanging up on the wall prior to doing any performance or speaking to the group assembled in the gymnasium. His typical week is teaching the culture and language to each of the classes Monday to Thursday. He has Fridays as prep time for his classes and he often will assist with any of the classes if needed. His love of the culture is evident as he spends a lot of his time with the students before classes, during recess and lunch breaks as the students just want to practice singing and dancing. “It is amazing to see and witness every day as they are out in the entrance of the school singing and dancing outside. Look at what we have here, a beautiful playground with an outdoor basketball court and the students just want to sing and dance all the time. I love it,” said Little His advice to the youth is to just believe in you. He was told by late Caroline Little to believe and all our people did in the past was believe. So he carries this with him each and every day. This past season Little was a volunteer coach for the grade five and six basketball team and he enjoyed coaching as he when he has time loves to play basketball too. He was also supporting the school hockey team too. Naturally one of his favorite times is to also sing. Another favorite time he has is to spend as much time with his family as his family is important to him. Little and the Haahuupayak school are also busy planning a loonie / toonie on May 1st at Haahuupayak. The school is seeking donations for the auction as they are fundraising to go on a year - end field trip. Little said a location is yet to be determined, but it will be a trip to one of our Nuu-chah-nulth communities in June. If anyone can contribute you are please asked to contact the school at 250-7245542.

Principal Tricia McAuley and Cultural Education worker Trevor Little at Haahuupayuk School

Jorge Estrada leads Haahuupayuk singers during a recess at the school

Happy birthday April 1st to my Nephew Ivan-lee Mark in Gold River, I love you nephew and hope you enjoy your special day! Email me or message me anytime, I get so happy when I hear from you! Tons & tons of AUNTY LOVE, Mel, Evan & Sheldon.

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Charles, Forbes and David have great seasons in Alberni Wrestling By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni - Young Russell David, Brianne Charles and Daley Forbes who all wrestle for the Alberni Wrestling Club have each had an outstanding wrestling season. Isaiah Taylor, an exalumni Alberni wrestler who transferred to Nanaimo and attends John Barsby School also has done very well too. All these wrestlers have Nuu-chah-nulth roots. Charles is from Hupacasath, Taylor from Ahousaht/Tseshaht, David is from Tla-o-qui-aht and Forbes has Hesquiaht roots. Coach James Messenger who works out of EJ Dunn as a teacher and wrestling coach is very pleased with his student David who is only in grade 7 and attends EJ Dunn. “David had a very good wrestling season as he was able to medal in every event he participated in. He wrestled in the 51 Kilogram weight division and also is young and he will

have another year in his age division,” said Coach Messenger. Highlights of David’s season included second place finishes in the Island Novice Tournament in Chemainus and Alberni Wrestling Invitational; a third place finish in the Campbell River Invitational and a first place finish in the prestigious War on the Floor Tournament at Simon Fraser University. David also wrestles in the School Boy age division for grade seven and eight. Coach Messenger sees a lot of similarities between David and an ex alumni Dunn wrestler Isaiah Taylor. “Without a doubt David has the potential to go far in wrestling, he is a natural athlete. In my opinion he has as much potential as anyone right now in our Alberni Wrestling Club,” Messenger said. “He is a good student and I hope that he continues on the right path and working hard. I would like to strongly encourage David to continue with wrestling as he

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Brianne Charles and Daley Forbes practice for nationals definitely has the potential to do very well,” Messenger also said. Charles is a grade 11 student at Alberni District Secondary School (ADSS) and she also had a very good season. Charles is in the 64 kilogram and Juvenile division. She will be going to the Nationals at Simon Fraser University April 8 – 11. “Brianne has grown and matured tremendously this year as she stepped up and assumed a leadership role with the ADSS and Alberni Wrestling Club,” said Messenger. Messenger stated that Brianne has gained a lot of experience and along with that very good composure. An example he cited was at the Alberni Invitational Brianne was losing, however had the confidence and composure to stay in the match. She eventually turned it around and pinned her opponent. Last year Brianne probably would not have done this. Charles was pleased with her season, but admitted that she had a rough beginning as she had to battle a knee injury. “I purposely did not tell too many people about my injury to my knee in November. My Dr. said I would need to take 6 to 8 weeks off, however I came back and wrestled in December. Now it does not bother me at all,” said Charles. This will be Charles first Nationals and she is entering it to gain experience. She will be preparing for her upcoming season next year and her goal is to win the provincials. Charles also wrestled in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Cowichan and won a gold medal. She plans on attending the next NAIG. She especially would like to thank Coach Messenger as she has learned a lot from Coach and he has helped her improve as a wrestler. Messenger is coaching the Alberni Wrestlers who are going to the Nationals. “Brianne I can see is very motivated and focused and I believe she can do well at the Nationals,” Messenger said. Daley Forbes is another wrestler at ADSS who

will be also going to the Nationals. She is also in the Cadet Division in the 72 kilogram weight division. “Forbes has been battling a foot injury almost all season and yet she has been still able to compete and do well yet too and that is quite a feat as she has not been able to practice hard,” Messenger said. She may be able to surprise her opponents at the Nationals. “I have expectations to medal at the Nationals as I was disappointed in the recent Provincials as I just did not wrestle smart,” said Forbes. Even with her foot injury Forbes expects to do well. Due to a lack of competition in the 90 kilogram, and also 80 kilogram weight division Forbes has decided to come down in weight so she can get better competition. One of the highlights for Forbes was winning a gold medal at the Kamloops invitational where she competed in the 80 kilogram weight division. Gradually she feels that she is facing better competition as she moves down in weight and this is what she wants to face more and better competition as she enjoys the challenge. Her goal in the future is to win the provincials as well as to possibly wrestle in the North American Indigenous Games. Her father is Brian Forbes from the Lucas family. Isaiah Taylor will also be attending the Nationals where he won a gold medal in the Cadet Division in the 76 kilogram weight division. Although he now is in John Barsby School in Nanaimo Messenger will be his coach at the Nationals. He once again is hoping to do well. Taylor will also be moving up into the tougher Juvenile division. Both Charles and Taylor will be joined by Forbes and will have a special tryout for a special age group classing for grade 11 and under. Tryouts for Team BC will be on Sunday April 11 at SFU. Coach Messenger said that they are expecting each of them to do well.

UFN Members! The 2010 Chief and Council Elections are just around the corner (June 2010) and we will need to provide the Electoral Officer with your most recent mailing address. If your contact information has changed please contact Christina Klotz, Membership Clerk so that we may update our records. She can be reached at the YFN Treaty Office, toll-free 1-888-926-2416, ext. 225 or email (membership@ufn.ca). Thank you.

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Bella Campbell

Committed to learning By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–Bella Campbell is from Ahousaht and is committed to continuous learning both through formal education and traditional ways of life. She strives to put her education to work toward a better life for Nuu-chah-nulth children. For a short while, she worked for Usma Child and Family Services as a Roots Practitioner. Unfortunately, funding was not renewed, and Campbell’s job ends in March. In her role as a Roots Practitioner she was asked to research children’s families (who and where they came from) and create a family tree. Along with this she also researched their family history, culture and created cultural packages for the children and their families. Her main role was to connect and place children in care with families as much as possible and provide cultural services for them. Campbell recently attended Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo and received a diploma in the area of Social Work. Her parents were the late Josephine and Angus Campbell, and she received a great deal of instruction from them, as well as from elders, including the now late John Charlie who encouraged her to return to school. “You are smart and you also need to look after your children,” and “If you want to do something, do it to the best of your ability.” Campbell fondly remembers Charlie’s words and encouragement. This too was echoed by other elders. For about 12 years Campbell worked in Ahousaht at the Band Office where she eventually worked her way up to Band Administration. While she worked for the band office, Campbell took Band Management Training where she earned a Business Administration Diploma from the Vancouver Native Education College. Campbell also worked as an Office Manager in the Ahousaht Treaty department for five years. “I learned a lot working with our treaty team, and I especially found it very interesting as I listened and learned many things from our elders, many of whom are not with us today,” Campbell said. She worked as a Senior Girls Child Care Worker at Christie Residential School in Tofino prior to its closing in 1983. Working for the benefit of community, especially children, has been one of her passions. Her siblings are Angus and Joe Campbell. She has seven children. Sons are Charles and Ronald and daughters are Elaine, Louise, Linda, Colleen and Rosalee. Along with her children Campbell has been also blessed with

Birthdays & Congratulations We would like to wish our beautiful, precious princess Sienna David a very happy 2nd birthday on March 28th. Time is sure flying by and you are such an amazingly smart little girl and we love you so much! Lots of love mommy and daddy.

Bella Campbell many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She has 31 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. “I remember my late mother saying to me that you think you love your child a lot and then you have grandchildren. You will find that you will probably love your grandchildren more,” said Campbell. “I truly have been blessed with many grandchildren and for this I am very grateful,” she added. During this time Campbell ran a Foster Home. She started first with caring for her grandchildren and eventually other children who were in care. She soon found that this is what she enjoyed the most and eventually enroled at Malaspina (Vancouver Island University) in Nanaimo. Her current position at USMA has been one that she thoroughly has enjoyed. Her work with Family trees and culture is allowing children to live with and connect to family and their culture. “It is so important that our children be given the opportunity to be raised in their own traditional and cultural ways,” Campbell said. When Campbell is finished with her current job she plans on moving back home to Ahousaht. Although she once had a goal to go back to school to enroll and receive a degree in Child and Youth Care she feels that it may be time to retire and enjoy being home, and ,of course, enjoying her many grandchildren. Being a Foster Parent will also be in the cards for her. Her teachings from her elders have enriched her life so much. “I would like to encourage our youth of today, the younger generation, to stay in school, finish your schooling and do the best you possibly can. Pursue a postsecondary education and, last but not least, learn and keep your cultural teachings as this is who you are,” said Campbell. “I started very late in life with my schooling, but both my work and life experiences have enriched my life. Get your education while you are still young,” Campbell said.

I would like to say Happy 2nd Birthday to our Daughter Rande Louie-Lyall March 28th , and my son Ren Happy 12th Birthday March 25th, and my Baby niece Alexandra, Happy 1st Birthday! March 16th. We love you all very much! Lots of Love, Mom(Sharon Bond), and John Lyall. Happy Birthday to the man in my life!! Lots of Love to you John Lyall. xoxoxo. April 2nd, Love Sharon. Happy Birthday Daddy, Love Rande xoxoxo.

Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife Ruby Gallic on March 29. Thank you for 24 wonderful years, for our children Alison, Victoria, Kameron, Roman and our grandchildren Mariah and Jada, our daughter-in-law Tisa and son in-law Johnson. From your husband Jake Gallic. Happy 47th Birthday Sandra Lambert on March 25. From the clan.

I’d like to wish a Happy 1st Birthday to my twin girls Rihanna and Raina Rush on March 27. Daddy loves and misses you guys. I’m changing and getting better every day. Love daddy Rush a.k.a. RR Happy 31st Birthday to Bones Bum on April 3. I’d like to dedicate this song to you by Alicia Keys “Try sleeping with a broken heart”. Love always and forever RR. Happy birthday April 1st to my Nephew Ivan-lee Mark in Gold River, I love you nephew and hope you enjoy your special day! Email me or message me anytime, I get so happy when I hear from you! Tons & tons of AUNTY LOVE, Mel, Evan & Sheldon. March 17, 2010 ~ to my darling sister

I would like to welcome my baby girl Dessa Rain Sherry ZeladaCampbell born Jan. 15, 7lbs 8oz!! Dessa Rain you are such a blessing! Love u so much. Hugs and kisses from mom and dad Melinda and Salvador. And your big sister Kelsey! Congratulations to my baby girl on all your achievements in school and all the sports you take on, such as soccer, basketball, track and field hockey, curling and volunteer, work at elderly homes! You are an inspiration and good role model to your baby sister. Thank you for everything! Love you lots! Love mom Melinda and Salvador and baby sister Dessa Rain! 27 March 2010 Happy 1st Birthday Raina and Rihanna Rush. To my beautiful granddaughters you are my special angels. Love and Kisses Gramma Bobbie Gloria John ~ my handsome brother’s wife. Happy birthday to you. always know that your unique in your own lil’ ways and you are a wonderful mother and grandmother, also a very special wife for my brother your so lucky that you have him. I know you had a good birthday also, and nice gifts. your special sister always know that. I love you and many more to come. Love from your sister Carol R. Mattersdorfer and family. To uncle Norman T. George on the same day, uncle thinking of you, hope you didn’t work hard on your birthday, but happy belated birthday uncle you’re the best. xox Carol Mattersdorfer. To my sister Glenda Manson of Nanaimo, well certainly hope that your birthday was awesome and many more to come, it’s always good to chat w/u on

Canada Learning Bond – FREE Education Savings The cost of obtaining a Post Secondary Education increases every year. Even with funding support through Canada Student Loans, Bursaries, Scholarships and First Nations funding, students often find themselves in need of additional funds to help ensure success. Make sure you access all the funds you are eligible to receive for your children’s future education. If you haven’t already started a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child, consider signing up for the Canada Learning Bond. What is the Canada Learning Bond? The Canada Learning Bond is money provided by the government to help you start saving for your child’s education once they complete high school. How much is it? $500 is provided NOW to help you start saving for your child’s education. An extra $25 is included with this first payment to assist with the cost of opening the RESP. Each year, up until your child turns 15, an additional $100 will be added. That’s up to $2,000 in bonds for your child’s education. How do I know if I qualify? In order to qualify for the Learning bond · Your child must have been born after December 31, 2003, and · You must qualify for the National Child Benefit Supplement as part of the Canada Child Tax Benefit. How do I apply: 1. Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) for yourself and your child. Although there are no fee’s to do this, you will require certain documents such as a birth certificate in order to apply. 2. Open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) account with an RESP provider that offers the Canada Learning Bond. NOTE: you don’t even have to put money into the RESP. Your financial institution will apply for the bond, which will be deposited directly into your child’s RESP account. For more information: Contact 1 800 O-Canada (1 800-662-6232) Or visit a service Canada Centre near you

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BIRTHDAYS continued from page 10 line and wish I could see you soon sometime sister. I love you and have a good day. From your sis Carol Mattersdorfer and family. Timothy Little proud son of Liz Parker and Sam. Tim your number came up is it number 18, wow time flies, just know that I am thinking of you and hoping that things are looking up for you in your life. Always good to see upi when you come visit auntie Carol even when Fred isn’t home, but your always welcome in our home sweet home anytime nephew but I know you have the best mom ever she does wonders for you, so Happy belated Birthday. Love from your auntie Carol Mattersdorfer , Sam, Nick, Fred, Ash, Jessica, and baby Kali. March 24th - to my sister Rosalie Williams well sis yr way over there and doing wonders sister so proud of you. Happy Birthday always good to see your smile and always a pleasure sharing with you and having a java with you. Many more to come. I love you my dearest sister. Love from Carol Mattersdorfer and the gang. Also to my dear coz Mrs. Annie Smith. well hope you have a good year this year and that your day goes well you deserve it your a good mother and good grandmother and good person you are and dedicated worker you go my dear relative Happy birthday. March 28, 2010 “Happy 4?th Birthday” to my beautiful and gorgeous friend Mrs. Larry Swan. hoping that you enjoy this day, you deserve it ever so much and good to have you another year my friend you and your adorable twin. Happy birthday to you Claudie in Vancouver. Many more to come. Love you both so much! Thanks for being my friend always. From your friend Carol R. Mattersdorfer.

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Community Beyond All Native Ball Hockey Tourney

March 26 to 28 Port Alberni

Thunder Sports Men’s and Women’s Ball Hockey Tourney will be held in Maht Mahs Gym. Individual awards.First place: $1,500 mens (basedon 10 teams). First place $800 women’s (Based on six teams). Men’s Entry Fee $350. Women’s Entry Fee $300. Concession, 50/50 and much more. Raffle ticket for three items. Two Canucks Ticket for Final Game of Season. Luongo Jersey and Burrows Jersey. Raffle will be drawn at end of tourney. Contacts Les Sam at les.sam@tseshaht.com, Terry Sam (250) 723-7795, Richard Sam (250) 731-5422 and Ed Ross (250) 720-3728. Marketing Kit

March 26 Port Alberni Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Echo Park Field House, 4200 Wood Avenue. To register: Contact Jennifer or Caledonia at 250-724-3131, Toll-free: 1-866-444-6332. Visit our Web site for full details: www.nedc.info/event How to Budget Your Marketing

March 26 Port Alberni

Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Echo Park Field House, 4200 Wood Avenue. To register: Contact Jennifer or Caledonia at 250-724-3131, Toll-free: 1-866-444-6332. Visit our website for full details: www.nedc.info/event. Health Fair

March 30 Tsaxana This year’s Health Fair will be focused on Health and Education promotion. It will be held in the Wah-meesh gym at Tsaxana. Effective Public Relations

March 30 March 22nd, 36 years young you were to be today. Two and a half years and I am still adjusting to life without you. Often find myself smiling thinking of you, remembering special & silly moments together. Another surfboard would have been added to your collection today indeed. You never had a chance to make vital changes in your health / life, but oh what changes you would have made switching over to what you called my ‘hippie healthy food’ that you would have grown to love. I admire everyone who has made healthier changes since losing you. Brings me peace within knowing some people have taken our message to heart. You live on in all of us (I smile and feel so happy whenI find myself doing things you did.) You are my inspiration to living a healthier life. Edge to Edge Marathon & Ride To Conquer Cancer, I know we would have been in these together. Even though you would have never waited for me and left me far far behind. (Which reminds of when we were jogging together, I made you give me a 10 minute head start. On route back, I hid

Port Alberni Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Echo Park Field House, 4200 Wood Avenue. To register: Contact Jennifer or Caledonia at 250-724-3131, Toll-free: 1-866-444-6332. Visit our Web site for full details: www.nedc.info/event Memorial Potlatch for late Jerry Jack Sr. and late Colleen Pendleton

April 3 and 4 Port Alberni

The Jack and Pendleton Families would like to invite you to Port Alberni for a two-day potlatch to honor the memory of the Late Hereditary Chief Jerry Jack Sr. and his late daughter Colleen under the bridge because I knew you would catch up to me... I heard you just a ‘giving her’ running real fast above me as I sat underneath trying to giggle quietly. I continued jogging at my ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ pace home, to find you in pain from running so fast trying to catch me. How upset you were at me, because you thought I beat you, awh shucks :) I love & miss you so much my best friend

Pendleton (nee Jack). Starting at 10 a.m. sharp both days at Maht Mahs. For more information contact Jerry Jack Jr. at (250) 283-9123 or Ben Jack Sr. at (250) 283-2614 (H) or 250-778-2487 (Cell) or Claire Newman at (250) 957-2487 (H) or (250) 668-6304 (Cell) or email benpjack@hotmail.com or clarettajoan@hotmail.com or jerry43307@hotmail.com. Projecting Sales

April 7

Port Alberni Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: NEDC Office, 7563 Pacific Rim Hwy. To register: Contact Jennifer or Caledonia @ 250-724-3131, Toll-free: 1-866-444-6332. Visit our website for full details: www.nedc.info/event Art Auction and Business Networking

April 8 Victoria

From 6 a.m to 9 p.m. Camosun College, Interurban Campus, 4461 Interurban Rd, Helmut Huber Cafeteria, appetizers & Cash Bar Available. Please join us for an evening of networking infused with culture and fun to raise funds for Indigenous business student success. For tickets email ibl-l@camosun.bc.ca or call 250370-4165. $10 each. Presented by the Camosun College, Indigenous Business Leadership students ... Bringing Indigenous and Business Together. Pre-service Orientation

April 14 to 16 Port Alberni

Here’s your chance to learn more about what is required to become a foster parent for Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Famiy and Child Services. A Pre-Servie Orientation is being hosted by the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents and the Resource Team of Usma. It’s free of charge, travel costs may be covered. To register or start your foster home application, please call and speak to a resource worker at 1-877-722-3232 or 250-7243232. Cash Flow Management

April 14

Port Alberni Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: NEDC Office, 7563 Pacific Rim Hwy. To register: Contact Jennifer or Caledonia at 250724-3131, Toll-free: 1-866-444-6332. Visit our website for full details: www.nedc.info/event Ehattesaht Budget Meeting

Saturday April 17, 2010 9am-5pm Zeballos Hall

April 21, 2010 Capitol Theatre, Port Alberni 7 pm ~ Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond’s entertaining and insightful look at how Hollywood has portrayed North American Natives through a century of film. Also weighing in on how the myth of “the Injun” has influenced the world’s understanding – and misunderstanding – of Natives are Native American activists John Trudell, Russell Means and Sacheen Littlefeather and CBC film critic Jesse Wente. Cost is $7 @ the door. Ahousaht Islanders Tournament

April 23 to 25 Port Alberni

To be held at Maht Mahs gym. eight men’s (will accept up to 10 teams). Entry fee: $350 per team. 1st prize $1,000.00 based on 10 teams. Concession avail. 50/50, raffles etc. Contact: Gena Swan at 250-670-2447 home, or Larry Swan at 250-670-9535 work. Or email islanders58@hotmail.com or larry_58_swan@hotmail.com Exportation Seminar

April 23 Port Alberni

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Echo Park Field House, 4200 Wood Avenue. To register: Contact Jennifer or Caledonia at 250-724-3131, Toll-free: 1-866-444-6332. Visit our website for full details: www.nedc.info/event Workshop: Team Building

April 28 Port Alberni

Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: NEDC Office, 7563 Pacific Rim Hwy. To register: Contact Jennifer or Caledonia at 250-724-3131, Toll-free: 1-866-444-6332. Visit our website for full details: www.nedc.info/event. NTC Grade 12 Grad Celebration June 26 Anacla To be hosted by the Huu-ay-aht First Nation. Registration availabe at NTC office at the end of May, and made available on our Web site. 34th Annual B.C. Elders Gathering

July 13 to 15 Salmon Arm, B.C.

Hosted by Adams Lake Indian Band and the Secwepemc Nation at the Sunwave Centre. For more information please contact Karen Everard at (250) 679-8841.

Reel Injun Film Showing & have so much to tell you. Birthday surf coming right up. Until we met again, I know you are proud of me. xoxo Your babies Momma I love when people let me know they have started exercising or eating healthier, whether it be less or no more fast

foods, pop, sugar and are having more fruit, fish, vegetables. Healthy cooking classes have taken place in Hittatsoo and will be coming to Ahousat very soon! Take care of your health, hearts by choosing healthier foods & being active. You feel so much better when you do and be around much longer for your children / grandchildren / family / friends.

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Poetry The following poem was written by Allen Wozniak and read by him to the Council of Ha’wiih on March 22. I’d like to speak to you from my heart. There is a whisper in my ear when I hear the songs of my people. Its voice is full of wisdom and knowledge. It helps me understand the teachings that I have learned in my life. This voice that I hear is the voice of my people. It is the voice of a culture I have come to know as my own. I feel a sense of pride in my heritage that my people sing about. I feel gifted with this all knowing spirit beside me because not every one has the privilege of hearing its wisdom. It gives me a sense of entitlement to pass on this wisdom to others so they too can feel the power that is this knowledge bestows and let it positively influence their actions. Because I believe that all First Nations people have this voice in their spirits and the power to lead their own path. To have charge of their own destinies. To take a role in their communities and create a voice of their own. I believe that no matter where you come from or what your skin colour is that deep inside; everyone needs a voice. Let my voice flow like a river through your spirit. Its silent wisdom will stimulate your senses like a gust of wind. Feel its feelings and explore its endless knowledge. Like a force of nature its teachings will blow you away to a place where you are in charge. I welcome you to join me. Hello my name is LEADERSHIP.

Program is based in Nuu-chah-nulth culture By Irene Robinson Family Literacy Coordinator Port Alberni Friendship Center This was my first time participating in the Eye of the Wolf Program. It is a wonderfully awesome experience and I would recommend it to others without reservation. What I enjoyed most about The Eye of the Wolf was that it was based in our culture. Many of us are not aware of our culture or even of the strength of our culture. Not only does the Eye of the Wolf recognize and talk about culture but culture is an active part of the program. Culture is a living and breathing entity within this program. As we engage our culture we learn about our culture and of

Notice to UFN Members and Visitors of Hit-tat-soo (Ucluelet East): Throughout this next month and a half, you may notice that many of the staff is away from the office. What’s happening? Well, CFO – Cathy Rothwell was successful in her application to INAC for some Professional and Institutional Development Funds and has arranged for Instructors from Royal Roads University to visit us here in Ucluelet. Various courses have been arranged, ranging from ‘Performance Management’ to Adapting to Change’. Full participation at these sessions is mandatory for the staff and successful completion of all courses will award them with a Certificate – Competency Framework for Mid-Management Skills. We have arranged to have someone fill in at the front-desk of the Health Centre and the Administration Office to open and close for us while we are away on these dates: Tues. February 23 Wed. February 24 Thurs. February 25 Mon. March 1 Tues. March 2 Mon. March 15 Tues. March 16 Fri. March 19 Mon. March 22 Tues. March 23 We thank you in advance for your understanding.

the strength it possesses. That strength envelopes the participants and gives them strength to do the work they are doing. Although the Eye of the Wolf is a program it is fluid and can go where participants want or need it to go. In the program we, very respectfully, face and learn about many difficult subjects including residential school abuse, loss of family connections, addictions, loss of community, loss of language, and loss of feelings of safety. What is very valuable as well is that we learn in a First Nations style of learning. The learning is done gently, everyone’s concerns are respectfully accepted, and there is room for a lot of laughter. Because laughter can be a healing tool this is an important aspect of this program. At the end of Eye of the Wolf I felt like there was a well of strength inside me and that this strength was radiating through my body and reflecting outside my body. I felt I could stand tall and walk

proud as Tsesha?aqsup, a Tseshaht woman. I felt respect for all the people in the program for the work they had done. I felt close to all the participants of the program. I learned more positive aspects about my people. I learned to embrace my traditions as valid, good, and strong. These feelings gave me a pride in who I am. A strong Nuu-chahnulth woman. I would like to congratulate the “Eye of the Wolf” Project participants hosted by the Port Alberni Friendship Center. Special thanks to Irene Robinson, Family Literacy Coordinator. Thank you to Darlene Leonew, Youth Worker. To the artists Ray Sim, and Jason Titian. They brought and shared their story on how they became Artists. To the Elders who brought their wisdom and teachings. I would like to thank Ray Sim for creating a beautiful print of the Wolf I saw in my dream.

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In Memory

Klecko’s - +ekoo

March 24, 2010 In Memory Of My Dearest : -) Auntie “Regina George”

Memorial Potlatch for Late Karen Isabel Frank April 24, 1956 - September 23, 2008

Precious memories how they wonder... I always keep my memories banked in the back of my mind. Especially remember the times at Christie Rez. we had so much fun together, always on the run...and getting into trouble..lol that was in the good ol’ days... We always were together all the time.. I miss that. I miss her laughter, her smiles, her kindness her generosity... but I know that she is in a beautiful place and is happy I just miss our good times... Regina you were one of a kind... You always brought happiness in my life...

You were there when I broke up with my boyfriends...lol you were there on the boat with my travelling You were there when we were at HIGH...school and skipping out...lol had a ball with you... You were there when I had my off days.. You were there bringing me to lunch... You still are there for me...I am guided to your sisters and brothers..you are apart of them I love your family and mine.. RIP...my dearest auntie.. written from the bottom of my heart your niece and friend always in my heart Carol Mattersdorfer

Brooke Thomas John, March 29, 2010 My dearest brother...how I miss you so much.. I see your smile .. I know you’re in a beautiful place and r happy I often wonder what life would be like if you were still in it. I miss you bro! I pray for you and that u come down and b with me and watch over me... I believe that you’re with me... I look at your picture and think...

Hmmmm..how I love him so dearly in my heart well my dearest brother god rest your soul I am thinking of you on your birthday... and wishing that you send me a sign or message saying you got my message. I LOVE YOU BROTHER... Love from your sister Carol R. John-Mattersdorfer written from my heart..bro

2010 First Semester, second term first nations Honor Roll students and friends.

Karen was a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie, niece, friend. First and foremost our family would like to give a huge KLECO to everyone who helped make our memorial fore Karen a memorable success. Kleco to all those who attended from near and far; especially our relatives from Neah Bay and New York. Kleco from the bottom our hearts, it meant the world to all of to have you here. To all our singers and dancers for the tremendous effort you put into this for us. You ALL were perfect. Your performance was incredible; we couldn’t have done it without you. Our HEARTFELT KLECOS! Kleco to Audrey and her crew for keeping us well fed with delicious food. Kleco to everyone for all that was donated to help us; everything is so very much appreciated. You all know who you are. We know Karen is looking down smiling her appreciation to one and all, FAMILY AND FRIENDS! The way everyone pulled together was just awesome. Everything just fell into place. This really brought us all together and really united us even more as family and friends! Kleco! Elmer’s whale song and dance hadn’t been performed for approximately 31

years. The performance supersedes excellence. Singers and dancers KLECO FOR A JOB WELL DONE! We are so appreciative also to neighbouring tribes in attendance that performed for us, kleco! Again Kleco to all who attended! It was so well attended that we had a full house! Thousands of Klecos to Moses Martin for composing our closing song; you really touched our hearts and souls. Your song is very much appreciated by us all. Although it is hard for to say a final farewell to Karen, it has to be done, we have to let her go. Although we lost her too early (God, it still hurts!); it is time to set her free to be with our loved ones, those who have been waiting for her it is time to say so-long, till we meet againand that’s what the song says. That is a very inspiring song and know that we all love you! Again, we put up our hands to our WHOLE FAMILY AND COMMUNITIES for all the help that was put forth for the success of our memorial for Karen! KLECO KLECO! Love Always, Nellie Joseph and our whole entire family.

Klecko Klecko Peters trip on March 4, 2010 a visit to family history curtain in Vancouver

We would like to thank all the one’s that donated businesses, family and friends… Codfather, Barlow’s, Merrit, Echo, Smitty, Pine’s, Salmonberry’s, Impact Bowling, Harbour Pizza, DQ, Tyee Motel, Clocktower Gallery, Billiard’s, Jal Design, L.B. Woodchoppers, Q.F., Magic Moments, Bulldogs, Safeway, Cutting Wedge, Mort’s Video. Also to all our family and friends Wes Price, Barb Johnson, Harry Williams, Ray Sims, Clotilda Gus, Al and June Fred-Shewish, Jack and Deb Cook, Char and Vince McKay, Tom and Kathy Happynook, Bob Soderlund, Marlene

and Ron Dick, Jeff and Lavern Cook, Anne Robinson, John Jack, Robert Dennis (Sr), Connie Waddell, Rob Dennis (Jr), Ben Clappis, and Huu-ayaht Band. Also thanks to our driver Ron Dick Sr, Jeff Cook for his help for organize the trip and M’akola housing for the tables and chairs. If we have missed anyone it wasn’t intentional. Thank you all Klecko – klecko From the Peters family

Have you ever thought of becoming a Safe (Resource) Home? Usma Nuu-chah-nulth is accepting applications for those interested in becoming a Resource Home. Check out the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents or the Foster Parent Support Services Society website for information regarding the process of applying and becoming an approved caregiver at www. Fafp.ca www. Fosterhope.ca or call a Resource Social Worker today at 1877-722-3232 or (250) 724-3232

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Sports and Recreation

Young Gunz tormented by missed free throws By Sam Laskaris Ha-Shilth-Sa Contributor Prince Rupert—Francis Frank is a busy man, adept at juggling a lot of duties and pressures on his time. But at a provincial basketball tournament in March, he was just spread too thin. Frank coached a pair of teams at the Provincial Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament, which concluded March 12 in Prince Rupert. Frank was in charge of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Lady Warriors, who competed in the girls’ division, and the Nuu-chah-nulth Young Gunz, who participated in the boys’ category. Both of Frank’s teams posted 2-2 records at the double-knockout tournament. The Lady Warriors ended up in 10th place out of 22 entrants. And the Young Gunz had a seventh-place finish in their 24-team category. Though he was obviously pleased to be coaching a pair of clubs at the tournament, which featured players as old as 17, Frank said his hectic responsibilities created a problem. Twice. That’s because he could not be in two places at the same time as the Lady Warriors and Young Gunz had matches scheduled for the same time on two occasions. “It came back to haunt me,” Frank said of his double duty. “For both games that I couldn’t make it the girls lost.” When game times for his two teams overlapped, Frank opted to stick around and guide the Young Gunz. He usually has assistant coaches, one for the Lady Warriors and one for the Young Gunz. “Neither could make it on this trip,” he said of the journey to Prince Rupert, which is about an 18-hour drive away for the Nuu-chah-nulth teams. Frank,

however, found a friend in Curtis Dick, an assistant coach with the Ahousaht Wolfpack boys’ team. “He happened to be in the stands and he offered to coach (the Lady Warriors),” Frank said. “We owe him a debt of gratitude.” Frank was pleased with how the Lady Warriors performed at the provincials. “These girls we have now are relatively new together,” he said. “We have five or six girls that we didn’t have last year.” And the Lady Warriors are a youthful squad. “The majority of them are 13 or 14,” he said. “The games that we lost were against much older and more experienced teams.” Frank though is disappointed the Young Gunz did not advance further than they did. In their fourth and final game they were downed 71-67 by a club dubbed Van City. “They missed 12 free throws in that game,” Frank said of his charges. “That could have easily cost them that game.” Frank added he believes the Young Gunz would have gone on to capture a medal had they been able to defeat Van City. The only squad with Nuu-chah-nulth connections to capture a medal was the Ahousaht Blazers. The team won the bronze medal in the girls’ division. The Ahousaht Starz were eliminated after losing their first two contests. Also, the Nitinaht Lakers played three games before getting knocked out. In the boys’ division, three Nuu-chahnulth teams placed in the Top 10. The Ahousaht Wolfpack ended up fifth, Homiss placed eighth and Hitatsoo Gamers finished ninth. As for the Nitinaht Hawks, they were ousted from further play after dropping their first two contests. www.cuttingwedgepizza.com

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IMPORTANT NOTICE NTC is currently developing partnerships with urban Aboriginal agencies in Victoria and Campbell River to provide support to Nuu-chahnulth children living in foster care in and around those communities. An important part of the agreement with these agencies is that NTC will be represented on their Board of Directors. Individuals selected for these positions would have experience and interest in the area of family and child services, and be willing to volunteer their time in the interest of better service to Nuu-chah-nulth children living away from home. If you are a Nuu-chah-nulth member living in Victoria or the North Island and interested in being involved in this important work, please contact Clorissa Ginger at (250) 724-5757 (Clorissa.Ginger@nuuchahnulth.org)

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Wanted 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 #141720 6th St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. WANTED TO BUY: Good used running 90 HP motor with controls. Please phone Bernard at 1-250-670-1133.

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FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house in Nanaimo. $800/month with $400 security deposit required. Call Robert Peters at (250) 591-1626 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- 7268306 or 1-250-726-8349.

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Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness (250) 757-9366 or blackstoned@shaw.ca

Outstanding Curb Appeal Fall/Spring Cleanup Pruning, Trimming, Shearing, Landscape, Gardening, Lawns, Handyman Services. Call Richard 720-9169 or Imre 7245063 for a FREE estimate!

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Professional Availible:Workshops, conferences, healing circles, retreats, canoe Natural Health Practioner, Personal Trainer journeys. Telephone 250-726-7644 Educating people from a different point of you! FOR SALE: 1993 Geo-Metro 2-door five~ Zyto Compass Testing ~ Infra-Red Sauna ~ Natures Sunshine Products ~ Health Parties speed. First $400.00 takes it away. 12 ftSmokerCraft boat w/7.5 Johnson and trailer. Call to book your Consultation 250-951-0251 $1,200 obo. 25 and 1/2 ft. Citation Supreme Or naomi_horbatch@hotmail.com Fifth-wheel $7,000. Call 250-724-6453. Secluded Health & Fitness Ms Naomi Horbatch

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.

CEDAR WEAVING by wii-nuk Mary Martin. 250-591-6984 www.cedarweaving.com cedarweaving@shaw.ca.

Gordon Dick Nuu-chh-nulth Art in Gold Silver and Wood e-mail: gordondick@shaw.ca

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

4563 Dogwood, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Z8 (250) 724-6831

Automotive FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Windstar. Asking $7,000.00 Serious enquires only. 250-745-6237. CAR FOR SALE: 1986 Firebird. 2 dr, seats 4 people, white, flip up headlights, good cond. Incl. are 4 spare tires (2 large tires for the back). I need a larger vehicle for grand kids contact Lavigne Jack at 250-286-3393 or cell 250-202-5560. VAN FOR SALE: Blue 1995 GMC Van. Looks good, runs grood. Offers. Please call Curt for more information at 250723-0145. FOR SALE: 2005 GMC Envoy 4X4, Seats 7, $18,500. Can be seen on Used Victoria or call Larry at (250)749-0250 for more info. 6 cylinder, good on gas.

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CLASSIFIED ADS For Purchase 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: 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: 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: One 471 Diesel engine with capitol gear, 2 ½ - 1 reduction in good running order. Can be seen in Ahousaht. Call Chester @670-2587. FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista. Secluded location. Sold with bed and breakfast business. $225,000. (250) 7253482. FOR SALE: Priced to sell. 14 ft. X 70 ft. Deluxe Princeton 1993 Manufactured Home. 2 Bedroom, plus 12 ft. X 18 ft. addition, total 1190 square feet. Located at Sproat Lake Mobile Home Park. Build in vacuum, dishwasher, sundeck, storage shed. Heat pump with Air conditioning, Lake/Beach Access. $247.00 month pad rent. Asking: $110,000. 00 or best reasonable offer, By appointment only. NO AGENTS!For Info telephone =250-724-5290. E-mail:wallysamuel@telus.net. Website: www.arrowsmithlistings.com/samuel/samu el/.htm FOR SALE: For Sale: Deer hide, excellent for drum making. 250-724-2932 FOR SALE: A Captains mate twin bed, complete. It is in good condition. Asking price is $150.00. Call John at 250- 7234906. 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. Call250-670-1191; e-mail: spuds_18@hotmail.com Rebecca Atleo Principal: Hesquiaht Place of Learning 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 wedding dress, classy and simple, white satin dress with attractive beaded waistline. Size 9/10. Purchased for $1,550. Selling for $295.00. Contact 250-724-3049. FOR SALE: New Air Hockey Game. $95.00 and 14-ft metal boat for $375.00 and large trampoline $150. 10 horsepower, five speed Sears riding lawn mower $275.00. Large area rug. Attract sage green and cream with simple corner and centre floral design, 12 X 8 ft, $150. Contact 250-724-3049. FOR SALE: 15’ Hourston Boat. 50 Horsepower motor and trailer. (250) 7238249.

Welding: Truck flat decks, aluminum ramps and walk ways, repairs, ect. Call Dustin. Telephone: 250-723-2828 or 250-720-6282

For Purchase 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

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

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) 7242603 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* 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. 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.

Lost and Found LOST: Drum with whale painted on it. On Jan. 28 at party at Maht Mahs Gym. Call (250) 745-3483. 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: 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 : 250598-0502. Found at the House of Gathering Fisheries meeting on January 22, 2010- this ring. Please contact the NTC at (250) 7245757 to claim this ring!

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.

Marine 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. 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: 16 FT. Malibu 90 horse yamaha $4,400 take boat and motor. 250745-6220. 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 250726-4620. 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).

FOR SALE: 1996 24’ Crew Boat For Sale $90,000.00 (open to offers). This Vessle features: Welded Aluminum. Total length 26.6 10 FT. Beam, 36 FT Draft, 270HP Mercury 4.2Lt Diesel inboard (2007), 80 gallon aluminum fuel tank, Furono 1721 Radar, GPS, All safety equipment included, New replacement value $140,000. (250) 724-3915. EXECDIR@KACKAAMIN.ORG Sadie Greenaway.

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

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