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Tla-o-qui-aht speaks out about wolf kill By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tofino–Two wolf carcasses found in a Tofino dumpster are raising cultural concerns among the Tla-o-qui-aht. The wolves had been shot to death and placed in a dumpster in an industrial area of Tofino in late March. The discovery has fueled speculation that wolves are being killed as a kneejerk reaction to the disappearance of two Tofino-area dogs last month. One, a pitbull, was reportedly left out overnight; a trail of wolf tracks leading up to a bloody patch of melting snow left little doubt of the dog’s fate. The second dog, a Chihuahua, was let out in a fenced back yard and disappeared without a trace. Locals believe it was taken by a predatory animal. On April 11, Terry Dorward-Seitcher, a Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation councillor and Haa’uukmin (Meares Island) Tribal Park guardian, said his people were tipped off about the wolf kill the week before, in the first few days of April. Tipsters told the Tla-o-qui-aht that two wolves were shot, allegedly on Meares Island in TFN’s Tribal Park. They also told them where to find the carcasses. About 10 Tla-o-qui-ahts went to the location, an industrial area of Tofino, and
found the dumpster locked behind a chain link fence. When a Tofino sanitation crew arrived to empty the dumpster, they found the carcasses of the two wolves inside. Dorward-Seitcher said his people were told the wolves died in late March, about a week before their remains were discovered. This fact was confirmed by Conservation Officers. Both the RCMP and Conservation officers attended the scene. Because the matter falls under the BC Wildlife Act, Conservation Officers took the lead in the investigation. They promised TFN they would keep them informed. Dorward-Seitcher is disgusted by the incident. Of the perpetrators he said, “They didn’t care if it was a Tribal Park or not; this was a revenge kill for two dogs (presumed to have been) killed by wolves.” We want to know what will happen with the remains, said Dorward-Seitcher, adding that the wolf is a highly sacred animal to his people. “The Chiefs are concerned because that is part of their gifts (huupukwanim or treasures of a chief),” he continued. According to TFN elder Tommy Curley, the people who shot the wolves should be concerned. “The wolf is sacred, it’s right in line with the witwok (keepers of peace, law and order); it has that kind of authority,”
Curley explained. “When I heard about it I got butterflies in my stomach just thinking (about what might happen),” said Curley. “Our biggest worry whenever someone kills a wolf is…its nuumok (taboo), a very bad thing; we worry its spirit will take revenge on the family, especially the little ones,” he continued. “Mom was real strict about wolves; she said don’t harm them, they’re just going through their territory,” he recalled. The wolf is considered the protector of the land, the keeper of balance between predator and prey, Curley said. “Elk multiply real fast and in the old days they kept the elk population down,” said Curley. “I’m hoping whoever killed them is really careful, especially with their children because that used to be the first thing that happens,” he cautioned. Conservation Officer Jeff Tyre told HaShilth-Sa the investigation was concluded and no laws were broken. “We talked to the shooter and the wolves were taken legally during an active hunting season,” he said. The hunters were licensed and met all the hunting regulations, including the requirement that they transport the remains to the hunter’s residence. “Once there it is no longer the property of the Crown,” said Tyre. Licensed wolf hunters have a bag limit
of four per annum and must report their kill within 30 days to local conservations officers. So why do people hunt wolves? According to Wikipedia, they are hunted mainly for sport or for their skins. The wolf carcasses in the dumpster still had their skins. In 2008 the Ministry of Environment reported the Vancouver Island Wolf, a unique species because of the island’s isolation from the mainland, was near extinction with the total population estimated to be less than 150. The good news is their numbers have been increasing in recent years. The report, conducted by the University of Victoria, cautioned that the elimination of the wolf would have a detrimental effect on the food chain. “Removal of this species, among other things, could lead to a runaway deer population, which could result in over browsing of the undergrowth, and the elimination or decline of many species relying on the growth for food or shelter. On top of this, the Vancouver Island Wolf is endemic to the island, and elimination from the island is permanent extinction from the wild.” Some may argue that if domestic animals are being preyed upon by wolves in residential areas it’s only a matter of time before a human is attacked. Continued on page 3.
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Administrative Assistants that work for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council gathered with the NTC executive, tribal council directors and managers of a variety of departments for a meal on April 25. The tribal council is grateful to our administrative assistants and the meal was a means to celebrate and commend all that these employees do to help serve the membership.
Inside this issue... TFN master carver wins achievement award ..........Page 4 Work of art comes home to Tseshaht ........................Page 5 NTC nurses gain stellar reputation in PA.................Page 7 Animal welfare society offers free vet care ..............Page 9 Residents rally after attempted abduction .............Page 10
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Wrestling helps mould young citizens By Dwayne Stern Ha-Shilth-Sa Contributor Port Alberni—One of the oldest and most successful sports groups in the valley, Alberni Wrestling, hosted its annual awards night on April 26. The 34th annual event was attended by well over 200 people at a filled-to-capacity Italian-Canadian Hall and Nuu-chahnulth members were well-represented, both in the crowd and at center stage, where many were recognized for their achievements, as were other Native wrestlers. Among the honorees for the evening were Daley Forbes, Micaela Dick, Tyler Drew-Adams, Russell David, Aaron Prest and Jaylynn Keitlah. Forbes, a Grade 12 student at Alberni District Secondary School, was one of the most honored athletes of the evening receiving awards for Top Grade 12 Wrestler and Most Outstanding Senior Wrestler, as well as being recognized for her gold-medal winning performances at both the B. C. High School Championships and the Canadian Juvenile Championships. Forbes’ efforts at the Provincial Championships in Penticton in March helped pace her ADSS Armada girls’ team to a second place finish, and combined with the boys’ team efforts, culminated in the Armada winning their third provincial title. Tom McEvay of Alberni Wrestling said the future looks bright for Forbes. “Daley, a three-time provincial and three-time national champion, is a young woman who many university scouts are very, very interested in,” said McEvay. “She’s just focused on graduating this year, but the opportunities will be there for her if she wants to move on in the sport.” Dick, a student at E. J. Dunn Middle School, was named Top Grade 8 Wrestler and Most Outstanding Junior Wrestler. In addition, she was named Wrestler of the Week for January 19 in a poll conducted by her peers, while also receiving recognition for her high level of attendance at practices. “My word,” said an enthusiastic
Hesquiaht’s Daley Forbes received most outstanding female wrestler at Alberni Wrestling’s awards night April 26. Alumni Ashlea McManus and Travis Cross are pictured as well. McEvay. “What can I say about Micaela...at her stage, in Grade 8, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen another athlete with as much potential as she has. At this stage in her development she has a tremendous future in the sport.” Drew-Adams, from E. J. Dunn, was also named as a Top Grade 8 Wrestler and received a high-attendance certificate. “Tyler is one of our heavyweights who will be moving to ADSS next year,” said McEvay. “He’s a big boy and has had to wrestle a number of senior wrestlers and he was competitive and worked extremely hard all season. We’re looking forward to him being an athlete who will really shine in the next years at the high school
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level.” David, in Grade 9 at ADSS, was named Most Improved Senior Wrestler, while Keitlah and Prest received Coaches Recognition certificates for their efforts wrestling for E. J. Dunn and A. W. Neill respectively. “Russell (David) is a kid who has really worked hard this year,” said McEvay. “We think he has tremendous potential, and we think he will be one of our provincial and national champions of the future.” McEvay feels, as well, that Keitlah and Prest, who are very new to wrestling, both have great futures in the sport. Continued on page 3.
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NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS IMPORTANT NOTICE In the Province of B.C. we are currently experiencing a disruption of services in the Public Schools. Students have not received report cards this year which may make it impossible for us to offer scholarships. We are hopeful that the climate of discontent will end and that report cards will be issued in June making it possible for us to process applications. We will send a notice to the tribes and place an ad in the Ha-shilth-sa in early June indicating our decision to proceed or cancel. In addition we wish to announce that we will no longer be giving out scholarships to students in grades one, two or three due to the difficulty we have had in assessing the non -graded primary report cards and in consideration of the recent cuts to our Education Department budget.
NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL GRADUATION CEREMONY We are excited to announce that we are combining the Grade Twelve and Post Secondary Graduation ceremony this year. The celebration will take place in Port Alberni at the Alberni Athletic Hall on Friday, June 22, 2012. The grad applications will be available on the N.T.C. web page in early June. For further information regarding scholarships or grad you can contact Lynnette Lucas, N.T.C. Manager of Education Programs or Eileen Haggard, N.T.C. Elementary/Secondary supervisor.
Continued from page 2. Speaking after the ceremonies, McEvay said Nuuchah-nulth members have always been a part of wrestling in the Alberni Valley, noting that the athletes, whether aboriginal or otherwise, are all part of “our family” and that Alberni Wrestling is very proud of the contributions the aboriginal community has made to the program. As evidence, McEvay cited alumnus Aaron Keitlah who is working at this time with the provincial government. “Aaron is work- Russell David, in Grade 9 at Alberni District Secondary ing with aborigi- School, was named Most Improved Senior Wrestler at the nal youths and April 26 awards night held at the Italian Hall. He is pictured we’re really excit- with Travis Cross and Ashlea McManus. ed about that, and McEvay. “You hear of the growth and hope that one day, when he finishes his maturity. You hear of the experiences teaching degree, that Aaron will be back these young people have and you know here in our community as an aboriginal our program is doing the right thing. And role model within our schools. That will if an athlete coming from whatever walk be really awesome.” of life comes to this program and feels The theme of the evening, as always, good about who they are, whether abowas “The Tradition Continues.” It is a riginal, non-aboriginal, male or female, mantra that has served the program well then we feel we’ve made a contribution.” over the years. Many of the evening’s In the end, Forbes may have summed speakers spoke of the success of the proit up best. As one of six graduating sengram. This year’s high school champiiors who spoke to the gathering, Forbes onship being the latest example from a said during a heartfelt speech, “There is purely competitive standpoint, but many not a more individual sport than spoke of the process that sees young stuwrestling, but I have never felt more part dents evolve into well-rounded citizens of a team.” within their communities. “Wrestling is the vehicle,” said
Wolf is sacred animal
Continued from page 1. But Parks Canada says wolf attacks are rare “in North America. Healthy wild wolves have not been documented killing anyone since European colonization.” Of the documented attacks, Parks Canada says they are often the result of a human-caused contributing factor, such as leaving pets vulnerable or food habituation (feeding wild wolves). In 2000, a sleeping camper was attacked by a wolf on a Vargas Island Beach. The island, located across from Tofino to the west of Meares Island, is a popular destination for kayakers and campers. It is a place where wolf sightings are common because some visitors to the island have fed the wolves, forever damaging their natural fear of humans. Fellow campers rescued the man, scaring the wolf away. He received 50 stitches to his head. Shortly after, two Vargas Island food-habituated wolves were shot. These campers claimed they didn’t leave food out nor did they feed the wolves. But the damage was probably already done before they got there. The Tla-o-qui-aht communities of Esowista and Tyhistanis are located about 10 km south of Tofino in a more rural area. They are surrounded by brush that is crisscrossed by wolf trails. They have
been neighbors with the wolf for as long as anyone can remember yet their dogs, which either roam free or are taken indoors at night, are not being killed by wolves. Curley says his people are not concerned about the wolf trails behind their community. “Those are their trails; they have a right to roam; they need to hunt and eat, too,” he said, adding we don’t bother them and they don’t bother us. When asked what could be done to mitigate the damage caused by the wolf kill Curley replied, “They should bury the remains. If not, put it in a cave somewhere.” Dorward-Seitcher said TFN continues to work on their land-use plan for their tribal parks. In the meantime their guardians will step up monitoring efforts. Conservation Officer Tyre says he will be in contact with TFN about handing over the wolf remains to them but says Ahousaht has also called in a request for the remains. Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht are neighbors who share a border that passes through Meares Island. They also share similar cultural beliefs about the wolf.
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TFN master carver wins achievement award By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tofino–A Tla-o-qui-aht man has received a 2012 B.C. Community Achievement Award. Master carver Joe Martin travelled to Government House in Victoria April 25 to receive his award alongside 35 other recipients. Established in 2003, the BC Community Achievement Awards celebrate excellence in community service, enterprise, arts and humanities. Awards are presented each year by the British Columbia Achievement Foundation. Taught by his father, Joe Martin is a master carver having made dozens of traditional dugout cedar canoes. With each canoe made, he passes his art onto the younger people, keeping the tradition alive. Not only does he teach young people how to carve, but he also teaches them about the history and culture of the Tlao-qui-aht.
More recently he has been involved with a Hesquiaht Language Immersion Project that involves building a canoe in the remote village. Young people took part in the project, living away for extended periods away from modern conveniences. At the awards ceremony Martin was presented with a BC Community Achievement Award medallion and certificate by Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong. “Strong communities start with people like those we are honouring here today; individuals who demonstrate excellence by going above and beyond to change the lives of others and make BC a better place for families,” said Minister Chong. “Today’s honourees give the most valuable of life’s commodities—time and energy,” said Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation. “All have demonstrated a commitment to making a real difference in some many areas from education to sport to youth and seniors leadership.”
Joe Martin is the recipient of a 2012 BC Community Achievement Award. Pictured with Martin is Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Lieutenant Governor Steven Point.
Citizen of the Year grateful for community response By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—The impact of her big win at the Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards on April 12 has started to sink in. Irene Robinson was at first baffled by the nomination, thinking “Me, why me?” and when she was named Citizen of the Year, she was “bowled over,” she said. Now, as she reflects on the past couple of weeks, she begins to cry when asked what the honor actually means to her. And in her typically humble approach to life, the overwhelming feelings she has are not about the personal accomplishment. They are about the happiness and pride the award has brought to the people of Tseshaht. People on the reserve go up to her with big smiles on their faces and congratulate her heartily. “They are happy. They are proud.” The chamber may have given the award to Robinson, but it makes the people feel good about it too, she explained. “To me, having those people feel good makes me feel good about the award.” The Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards have been given out in the Alberni Valley for the past 12 years or so, said executive director Mike Carter. At the time, the chamber’s board of directors felt there was a need to recognize those who were going above and beyond in making the valley a better place to live and do business. There are 10 categories, and calls for nominations go out to the public in January. Carter won’t say who nominated who, but says in the case of Robinson, she was nominated a couple of times. The nominees for Citizen of the Year are people who have contributed to the quality of life in the Alberni Valley over some time, said Carter, and Robinson was an exceptional nominee. Calling her commitment to the community “monumental” the chamber went on to describe why Robinson was their choice this year. “Irene is an author, a mentor and sage who embraces a lifelong desire to help others find their spiritual and cultural journey.” Robinson credits her family for providing
her with the teachings that stressed the importance of community, beginning as a child with dance classes from Uncle George Clutesi and the elderly women of Tseshaht. This was during a time in Canada when the potlatch ban was being lifted. The “old ladies,” as they were called, would come around and dance and talk about respect and how to treat people. They were so gentle and giving, said Robinson. There was a lot of laughter at that time, and teachings about staying humble. There was no one person above another, and when community needed something everyone pitched in. Robinson remembers when she was a girl her friends would get to go out while she and her sisters were volunteered to peel potatoes and carrots for community events, or made to go to dance and singing class when some other activity was beckoning. As with many such teachings, Robinson has come to appreciate those youthful sacrifices. She now sees the value of being part of, and contributing, to a community. These were lessons learned from her mother Katherine Robinson, who learned it from her dad, Jeff Gallic and his brother Jacob. “Community, that’s my big thing,” said Robinson. Even when she talks about her university days she speaks about the community, and building the community of students. She describes fondly Malaspina University College (now Vancouver Island University) where she earned a Bachelor of First Nations Studies with distinction. It was a place of generosity where students would rally around one another when they were having difficulties. When she went to the University of Victoria, she said she spent a lot of time trying to contribute to the community of students there. She’s about three quarters through her masters degree and one day intends to complete it. When asked what her greatest accomplishments are, Robinson goes straight to family. She said her family was not immune to the effects of the residential school experience, and her greatest accomplishment is helping her family take a step away from that legacy. Robinson has eight children.
Life began to change for Robinson when she began her healing journey, she said. And as she traveled along that path, her healing gave her more self-confidence to know that she had a right to her own opinion and a right to express that opinion. “That was a big step for me,” she said. Today, Robinson is helping build the confidence of others through her work as Family Literacy Coordinator at the Knee Was centre at the Port Alberni Friendship Centre. The day before the interview with Ha-Shilth-Sa she hosted an elders’ luncheon for 22. Other activities include hahupa in the culture and experience of the longhouse, including spirituality, and a readers’ group that meets regularly to discuss and share books. There are challenges on the horizon with
Photo by Wawmeesh George Hamilton/Alberni News
funding for Family Literacy lasting only until August. Robinson is going to be working to fundraise and she’ll need her beloved community’s help to keep the programs running. When a community decided something and someone is important, it’s community that will get the job done.
May 3, 2012 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 5 HOW IS YOUR CHILD DOING IN SCHOOL? We are almost at the mid-point in the school year. It is important for you to check on the progress of your child/children. The current labour dispute prevents teachers in the public system from producing report cards however you can drop by or call the school to ask for the name of your child's teacher/teachers and their contact information. Set up an appointment to meet with the teacher or contact them by email. Ask how your child is doing academically, is their attendance good, are they doing their homework, are they handing in all their assignments, etc. Support your child/children to success by monitoring their progress and encouraging them to always do their best. Chuu! Chief Councilor Les Sam of Tseshaht helps artist Sterling Watts unveil his painting of Wolf Ritual Beach as it may have looked 150 years ago.
Work of art comes home to Tseshaht
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A painting commissioned by the Alberni museum in 2010 for an exhibit that ran until last year has been turned over to the Tseshaht nation. Artist Sterling Watts was available for the unveiling of the work on April 18 at its new home in the Tseshaht Administration building. The painting represents what Tlukwatkwuu7is or Wolf Ritual Beach would have looked like in the 1860s, just as the first sawmill was being considered at what is now Harbour Quay. The Tseshaht had a well-established village at the site and were removed from that area to make room for the development. The mural was to be a reminder of what came before industry and the birth of Port Alberni. “It was a very important project,” said Jean McIntosh, museum director about telling two sides of the history of the territory with the exhibit Hisheenqu’as, Living Together: Alberni and The birth of the BC Forest Industry. Watts worked on the 4 foot by 6 foot painting over the course of just a month. The process began with photos taken from the water to get the panorama of the rolling mountains and waterscape that rests at the foot of Mount Arrowsmith. Then he went from the pencil sketches to the large canvas in rapid time to ensure he could meet the museum’s deadline for the exhibit.
Watts prefers to work in portraiture. “I like to capture the landscape of the face,” he told Ha-Shilth-Sa. But he has some experience with the large scale work of murals. The painting done on the side of Maht Mahs gym is some of Watts’ handiwork, along with artists Walter Collins and Brad Piatka. Large scale art has its frustrations and its freedoms, said Watts, who demonstrated artistic talent at an early age. He was just seven when he drew his Uncle Gary Watts relaxing on a nearby couch. His Uncle Sherman Watts, who was also handy with a pen, could see young Sterling’s talent and encouraged him. Today he accepts commissions for his charcoal portraits. It generally takes him six hours to complete a drawing of this type. With the museum commission, Watts paid particular attention to the sfumato, or the atmospheric haze, of the four layers of mountains in the painting to ensure it was just right. It was a bit of trial and error, Watts admitted. And getting the right colors represented in the water was important to him, because the water has its own characteristics in this part of the world. “It was really an honor to be asked,” to do the commission, said Watts. The individuals involved set out the parameters of the project and gave him the leeway to allow for creative expression. “Everything just clicked,” he said.
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Local premiere of award-winning film May 14 Filmed in Port Alberni during 2009/10, Histakshitl Ts’awaatskwii, (We Come From One Root), a 67-minute documentary, will have its Alberni Valley premiere public screening at the Echo Centre on May 14. In 2010, the film won the Jean Rouch Award from the American Anthropological Association, and in 2011 received the award for “Best Documentary” at the Cowichan International Aboriginal Film Festival. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The premiere will take place in Echo Centre’s Cedar Room. Doors open at 6 p.m. Hot beverages and traditional snacks will be served. At 6:30 p.m. will be a welcome and the Hupacasath Dancers will entertain. The premiere will begin at 7 p.m. From 8:10 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be a discussion and question and answer session with film-makers Chuchkamalthnii and Denise Nichol Green.
Chuuchkamalthnii (Ron Hamilton) is seen creating the ceremonial curtain that is featured in the film Histakshitl Ts’awaatskwii, (We Come From One Root). Histakshitl Ts’awaatskwii documents informed by his Aunt Elizabeth Gallic the remaking of a traditional Nuu-chah(Puunii-i). This thliitsapilthim features nulth thliitsapilthim (ceremonial curtain) the history of a noble Hiikuulthat-h by Chuuchkamalthnii (Ron Hamilton). woman, Asmanahey, who today has over The original curtain was originally 400 living descendants, including Chuuchkamalthnii. Film-makers Denise Nicole Green and Chuchkamalthnii also document how many Nuu-chah-nuth people esteem their own ceremonial curtains and consider the importance of the role
they play within families and communities. The film premiered as part of the UBC (2010) Belkin Art Gallery exhibition, Backstory: Nuu-chah-nulth Ceremonial Curtains and the work of Ki-ke-in. While the film has been enthusiastically received by film festival and university audiences, this May 14 screening will be the first public screening of this film in the Alberni Valley. Histakshitl Ts’awaatskwii would have been impossible to make without the invaluable cooperation of many Nuuchah-nulth people who were involved in the production agreeing to appear in the film, as well as those who contributed but did not speak on camera. Finally, they would like to extend their gratitude to the Ethnographic Film Unit at the University of British Columbia who provided financial support to make the film. This Alberni premiere of Histakshitl Ts’awaatskwii has been made possible with the generous support of the Hupacasath and Huu-ay-aht First Nations and the Ethnographic Film Unit at UBC. For More information Contact: Denny Durocher (250-724-2749) or Denise N. Green (778-421-0168)
36 years later! these high school sweethearts Dave and Annie Watts stand in front of their grad photo display taken in 1976 at the final closing of ADSS April 28, 2012 Florence Wylie, executive director of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, and Disability Access Committee Chair Helen Dick, work to plan this year’s Health Ability Fair to be held May 23 and 24.
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NTC Disability Access Committee’s Health Ability Fair May 23 & 24, 2012 Maht Mahs Gym, Port Alberni Theme: “Hish-shuk ma oosh-juk” We are all useful for something. 8:30 Registration (daily) 9:00 a.m. start each day Snacks and Lunch will be provided each day Day 1 (May 23) will include: Performance by Haahuupayuk School Keynote Speaker: Grand Chief Ed John, First Nations Summit Task Force, (TBC) Diabetes Care Shoppers Drug Mart Presentation on Prescription Medications Living in Balance: Medicine Wheel Teachings Workshop facilitated by Don Burnstick Dinner will be followed by a family-oriented Comedy Show by Don Burnstick Day 2 (May 24) will include: PA Fire Department presentation; External Services Panel: Community Living BC, Ministry of Social Development - Advocate for Service Quality, Port Alberni Association for Community Living; BCANDS presentation; RCMP Presentation on Internet Safety VIHA Services Panel: Acute Care, Mental Health, Health Prevention & Public Health (tbc) We will also have a number of resource information tables hosted by various NTC departments, and external resources: Shoppers Drug Mart, RCMP, CLBC, BCANDS, Port Alberni Association for Community Living. Self-Care services will be available for participants. Everyone is Welcome to attend!
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NTC nurses gain stellar reputation in PA
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council nurses are getting rave reviews for the work that they do, especially around maternial health, by Dr. Fouad, OB/GYN specialist in Port Alberni, pictured back row centre.
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National nursing week is May 7 to 13 and it’s a time to really appreciate the role of nursing in our lives. The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council nurses are a dedicated bunch and are getting good reviews from other health care professionals that they are in contact with. Take for example in maternal health. A local doctor has recently commended the team for the good work they are doing preparing soon-to-be mothers for the experience of child birth. Dr. Fouad, an OB/GYN practising in Port Alberni, recently met with the nurses to discuss next steps and how to work together to share information with the expectant mothers. Of critical concern is low blood iron. Iron deficiency is a real worry for moms, as it could lead to anemia. The body needs iron to make hemoglobin which affects the production of red blood cells. A decreased amount of
hemoglobin and RBCs in the bloodstream can lead to anemia which can cause a variety of complications, including fatigue and stress on bodily organs. Because red blood cells are needed to carry oxygen throughout the body, anemia results in less oxygen reaching the cells and tissues, affecting their function. And baby’s functions too. Many people believe that a healthy balanced diet that includes leafy or dark green vegetables like broccoli will build stores of iron, but moms need extra help because of the stress pregnancy puts on the body. Mom’s blood increases by 50 per cent when she gets pregnant, so more iron is needed. Supplements are regularly prescribed, but more extreme measures like IV infusion or iron shots are sometimes used if mom is undernourished or her iron stores haven’t replenished since her last pregnancy.
In Cowichan hospital, the health community was so concerned with the low iron levels of expectant moms that they have set up a special clinic to address it, and the Nuu-chah-nulth nursing department has been in discussions about a similar response. Some of the challenges to treating iron deficiency are the resources available to those living in remote communities. There are iron sprinkles that can be put on food that could help rather than expecting moms to regularly travel to urban centres where other treatments are available. If you are pregnant or are planning to be pregnant, talk to your NTC nurse about iron deficiency and its effects on you and your baby. And ensure you are taking any prescribed supplements so that yours can be a happy and successful birthing experience.
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Letters to the Editor
Watch for the signs, and learn how to help Dear Editor: Nuu-chah-nulthaht are still dying by suicide and much as it can be attributed to our past experiences with racist persecution, colonialism and residential schools, the responsibility to prevent suicide falls to us as Nuu-chah-nulthaht. We cannot afford to wait for the government to finally come around and present us with the solutions that are so readily available, whether by internet, crisis line services, emergency services or the help of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council resources and, as such, we should know certain things about suicide, such as the following: Suicide is preventable. Most people who attempt suicide want to live but are overcome with emotional pain and cannot see any other way to handle a situation that may seem overwhelming and impossible to bear. Most people who die by suicide give definite warning signs of their suicidal intentions. This is one reason why learning to recognize these signs and how to respond to them is so important. Talking about suicide does not cause someone to become suicidal or increase the risk. Showing genuine concern by asking about suicide directly can be part of an immediate intervention. Four out of five people who die by suicide have made at least one previous attempt. Suicide occurs across all ages, economic, social and ethnic boundaries. Males die by suicide three times more than females, though three times more women than men attempt suicide. (source: suicideprevention.ca). The majority of suicides can be prevented. There are a number of measures that can be taken at community and individual levels to reduce the risk, including reducing access to the means of suicide (e.g. medication, guns, rope and
knives); treating people with mental disorders (particularly those with depression, alcoholism, and schizophrenia); following-up people who made suicide attempts; responsible media reporting; training primary health care workers; and mental health promotion. At a more personal level, it is important to know that only a small number of suicides happen without warning. Most people who die by suicide give definite warnings of their intentions. Therefore, all threats of self-harm should be taken seriously. In addition, a majority of people who attempt suicide are ambivalent (uncertain) and not entirely intent on dying. Many suicides occur in a period of improvement when the person has the energy and the will to turn despairing thoughts into destructive action. However, a once-suicidal person is not necessarily always at risk. Suicidal thoughts may return but they are not permanent and in some people they may never return. (source: World Health Organization). My condolences go out to those families that have lost loved ones to the fate of suicide. My prayers and thoughts go out to you as you struggle with your loss. Suicide has been known to leave more questions behind than answers and as survivors to suicidal loss, having a sense of confusion, frustration, anger and humiliation are common in response to that loss. But it is possible to come away from this kind of a loss and regain hope for life and to do so will require a very conscious effort to accomplish it. That effort might consist of reaching out for help, asking questions or simply getting out and around people. All my best, Daniel Blackstone
Dear Editor: I would like to apologize for addressing Cliff Atleo - NTC President as "Chief Atleo" at the Pacific Rim Whale Festival Closing Ceremonies. My sincere apologies. Yours truly, Gord Johns executive director Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Employment Opportunities
RETAIL OPPORTUNITY The Uchucklesaht Tribe Government is interested in accepting proposals for long term or short term retail opportunity. The Green Cove Store and Gas is located in Kildonan on Barkley Sound and is only accessible by boat. We are looking for either a long term lease or a short term (one season) from individuals who are self-motivated and adventurous. For more information regarding this excellent economic development opportunity - please contact the Uchucklesaht Administration at 250-724-1832 or administrator@uchucklesaht.ca
Birthdays & Congratulations Happy birthday to Felica (aka Raindrop) on May 3. Love you sweetheart! Love Gramma Anita
Happy birthday to Mom (Margaret Jack) on May 1. I love you my mom. Love Anita Happy Birthday to Keith Cox! From Anita Baker Happy Birthday to Moses Jack on May 7! Love you handsome! Love gramma Anita Happy Birthday to my dear sister Lillian Rose Jack on May 11. Have a wonderful birthday sister! Love you sister!Anita Baker Happy Anniversary to my brother Henry and sister-in-Law Natalie Jack! Love and miss you both very much!! Love your sister Anita Baker. Happy 2nd birthday to Eve Frank on April 18. Lotsa love, baby girl, from Gramma Chacha
In Memory In Loving Memory of our Mom Rose Ross Left this world May 27, 2000 to live forever in paradise
As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering.... Did we remember to thank you enough for all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides to help and support us..... To celebrate our successes to understand our problems and accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, the value of hard work, good judgement, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you for the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our gratitude enough for all the things you did, we’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, how much you meant to us. Gone but not forgotten, with love from Gloria and Rosalee Ross and the Ross family
Employment Opportunities Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Career Opportunity Tribal Administrator Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the role of Tribal Administrator. Based out of Tofino, this chief executive-level position reports to Council of Chiefs and will be responsible for the planning, leadership, accountability, supervision, and overall operations of the First Nation. The Administrator will be relied upon to focus on the ongoing improvement to the organization's processes, and perform business development duties. Some duties and responsibilities include: Serve as the primary point of contact for the administrative operations and related business interests of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation; Ensures the coordination and preparation of all Council of Chiefs business; Develop proposals to access additional resources or services; Oversees and monitors financial and program matters; Provide leadership, motivation and direction to all staff. Preferred Qualifications: BA or Masters in Public or Business Administration with five years of experience in Leadership-level position involving business development, financial analysis and strategic planning; Excellent organizational, strategic, planning and implementation skills; Understanding of financial reports, budgetary processes and project reporting requirements; Able to identify key issues; and, creatively and strategically overcome internal challenges or obstacles; A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills; Experience working with First Nations Administrations & Communities. Provide a clean criminal record check and provide at least three references. Qualified applicants should send cover letter and resume by TUESDAY MAY 15TH-2012 - 4:30PM. Please state in your cover letter your date of availability and salary expectations. Direct your application to: Tla-o-qui-aht Personnel Committee Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, P.O. Box 18, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Email: treatyoffice@tla-o-qui-aht.org Facsimile 250-725-3352
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Animal welfare society offers free veterinary care to first nations communities
By Denise Titian, Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ahousaht – Two animal welfare societies have teamed up to offer free health care to cats and dogs in Ahousaht. CARES (Coastal Animal Rescue & Education Society) and CAAT (Canadian Animal Assistance Team) have joined forces and will head to Ahousaht May 5 – 6 where they will provide health exams, vaccinations and deworming to cats and dogs there. The service is free of charge or by donation. CARES founder Lee-ann Unger is excited about the visit. Having just launched her animal welfare society in Tofino in April, Unger is looking forward to her first large scale event. “I would like to see this in all communities,” she said. Besides Ahousaht, the team plans to visit Tseshaht First Nation in the near future for the same purpose. They also plan to meet with Tla-o-qui-aht and Hesquiaht Band Councils to determine if their communities there are open to pet health care services. CAAT has already made five successful visits to Ucluelet First Nation where dozens of dogs and cats were spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Suzanne Williams, Yucluthaht Administrative Coordinator, said the spay/neuter program made a huge difference in her community. CAAT visited the community four years in a row from 2008 – 2011 and all but two or three animals were sterilized. Williams said it just took two dogs and one year to repopulate
the reserve. An additional benefit of having the animals sterilized is a safer community. “Now that all the dogs are fixed they’re not roaming around in packs,” said Williams. Unger says they are hoping to go back to Ahousaht in the fall to carry out a spay/neuter program. She says the provision of this service is not as easy having the team show up in a village. Coordination needs to be done ahead of time including finding a suitable space to perform the surgeries; finding food and accommodation for the volunteers and getting approvals in place from band councils and the BC Medical Veterinary Association. Both CAAT and CARES are dedicated to helping pets in need. Established in 2005 by registered animal health technologist Donna Lasser, CAAT provides Animal Wellness Clinics to communities with limited or no access to veterinary services for their animals. The society was first established to provide assistance to rescue and treat animal victims of Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. Their group of Veterinary professionals and volunteers provide veterinary medicine and humane education for needy animals worldwide. Based in Tofino, CARES works to better the lives of animals in need in west coast communities. Both organizations rely heavily on volunteers and donations to perform their charitable work. For more information contact Lee-Ann Unger at (250) 725-1254.
Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations General Delivery Kyuquot BC V0P 1J0 Phone: 250-332-5259 Fax: 250-332-5210 Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations is once again hosting the Northern Region Games in June 29 - July 2,2012. We look forward to welcoming the people from Ehattesaht, Mowachat/Muchalaht, and Nuchatlaht and other visitors to beautiful Kyuquot for friendly, fun, competition. Sports events need dedicated people to make this event possible, and I welcome anyone in your community to volunteer for this event. Once we have the volunteers, we can have a conference call or perhaps even a meeting to get this started. Lana Jules has been hired as the coordinator for the games. The previous games held here were extremely successful, and with your help, it will happen again! Please contact Lana at 250.332.5333 / 332.5259, or email her at: lajules71@hotmail.com. I encourage your community to form a group - perhaps a band representative to oversee the organization for your participation in this occasion. See you all then !
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Time Passages Art Exhibit
C o m m u n i t y&B e y o n d
April 13 to May 9 Port Alberni Joint Art Exhibit with Adina Barugolo & Peter Leclerc. The exhibit at the Rollin Art Centre Gallery, on the corner of 8th Ave. and Argyle St. in Port Alberni runs Friday April 13 Wednesday May 9, 2012, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission & Wheelchair accessible For more information, please contact: Melissa Martin, Arts Administrator 250-724-3412 Celebration of Life
May 5
Alberni Athletic Hall For late %ii waa nuk (Ray Seitcher Sr.) Saturday, May 05, 2012 1:00 p.m. at the Alberni Athletic Hall, 3727 Roger St. Port Alberni, B.C. Animal Health Clinic
May 5 & 6 Ahousaht
Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6 10am - 5pm Youth Centre in Ahousat Exams, vaccinations, deworming for your dog or cat Free or by donation, everyone welcome To make an appointment or for more info call Lee-Ann (250) 725-1254 Community Family Fun Fair
May 12
Port Alberni Come to Glenwood Centre and enjoy an afternoon of family fun. There will be a variety of crafts, games and activities including bouncy tents, hockey shoot,
bean bag toss, face painting, mini golf, photo booth, and more! Open to the public. Admission: $2 per family. Hosted by The Uchucklesaht Tribe Government Residential Tenancy Workshop
May 23
Port Alberni Alberni Valley Stakeholders Initiative to End Homelessness is hosting a Residential Tenancy Workshop. Come and Learn about your Rights & Responsibilities under the Residential Tenancy Act of BC. For more info or to register phone: (250) 723-8281 or e-mail: djohnson@pafriendshipcenter.com. Lunch will be provided to participants NTC Health Ability Fair
May 23 and 24 Maht Mahs in Port Alberni
There will be guest speakers that have been called upon to share from their area of expertise and training. The topics have been chosen based on input from past disability information gatherings and based upon request from NCN members throughout the year. For more information, please contact your appointed regional representatives. Southern Region: Helen Dick (Tseshaht) and Ida Mills (Ditidaht). Central Region: Delores Bayne (Hesquiaht) and Gord Taylor (Ucluelet). Northern Region: Sheila John (Ehattis) and Pat Nicolaye (Kyuquot). Urban Healing Gathering
May 24 Vancouver
Quu%asa Program Urban Healing
Esowista residents rally after attempted child abduction By Denise Titian, Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tofino RCMP are warning parents to keep a close eye on their children after a report of an attempted abduction of a young child from the Esowista Reserve on April 29. Esowista is located just off the busy Tofino highway. A young girl was playing outdoors near her Esowista home early Sunday afternoon when she was approached by an unknown male. A family member says the child ran indoors, telling her grandfather, who was caring for her at the time, that she wanted him to come outside with her because she was scared. She then told him about the man that tried to take her and how she had to fight the man to get away. The little girl gave a detailed description of the incident and her assailant. He is described as a white male, possibly in his 20’s with blonde hair. He stands about 5’6” to 5’8” wearing dark pants and a white top with a distinctive voice. The mother of the child, who was at work during that day, says she has been keeping a close eye on vehicles entering her community. Her daughter has been staying indoors since the incident, still too afraid to play outside. “We just spoke to her the week before, we told her what to do if anyone tries to take her,” said the mother. She also said she
knows her daughter isn’t making it up. The story and description the little girl gave is just too detailed for a five year-old to make up. Chief Elmer Frank called the incident scary and said his people are still dealing with the emotional part of it. TFN support workers are providing assistance to the family and the entire community is being asked to do their part to keep the community safe for the children. In memo sent out to community households, Chief Elmer Frank implored his people to be on alert for trespassers to Esowista and Ty-Histanis. “There was an incident that occurred yesterday that potentially could have resulted in an abduction of one of our children. Please accept this notice as a call to help with our community watch… Esowista/TyHistanis is private property of TFN,” he wrote. Residents are asked to turn trespassers away from the community. Both reserves have signs posted clearly stating that trespassing on TFN private lands is strictly forbidden. Frank says his people along with support from the RCMP will step up enforcement of the no trespassing by-law. Constable Matthew Hartwig of the Tofino RCMP says there is no vehicle description or license plate information to go on and so the file has been concluded. Hartwig is a Youth Coordinator for the
Gathering in Vancouver at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Judge Alfred Scow gym. Start 2 p.m.to 8 p.m. Dinner, singing drumming, brushings, NTC Info. Sharing, RHSW Update. For more information contact Jolene Prest or Reg Sam 250-724-3939 or Toll Free at 1888-624-3939 Fax: 250-724-3996 jolene.prest@nuuchahnulth.org or reg.sam@nuuchahnulth.org Urban Healing Gathering
ful, and with your help, it will happen again! Please contact Lana at 250.332.5333 / 332.5259, or email her at: lajules71@hotmail.com. I encourage your community to form a group - perhaps a band representative to oversee the organization for your participation in this occasion. See you all then! Sewing Circle
Each Monday Evening
May 25 and 26
Port Alberni
Seattle
SEEDS hosts a sewing circle every Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the SEEDS building 5001 Mission Rd.
Quu%asa Program Urban Healing Gathering in Seattle at the Duwamish Longhouse. 4705 W Marginal Way Southwest Seattle. Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner, singing drumming, brushings, NTC Info. Sharing, RHSW Update. For more information contact Jolene Prest or Reg Sam 250-724-3939 or Toll Free at 1-888-624-3939 Fax: 250-7243996 jolene.prest@nuuchahnulth.org or reg.sam@nuuchahnulth.org
Birthdays & Congratulations April 30th Happy 30th Anniversary Mama & Dad Tutube Much love Lisa, Chase, Mike, Marv Jr & Violet We love you
Jack & Johnson Wedding
June 2, 2012 Tsaxana
Francis Jack & Janelle Johnson would like to invite family and friends to come join them on their wedding day June 2, 2012 at Tsaxana House of Unity. Francis Jack's parents are Phyllis Jack and James Green. Janelle Johnson's parents are Eva Johnson & Jack Johnson Jr. For further information you can call us at (250) 2837667
Northern Region Games
June 29 to July 2
Happy 9th Birthday to my son Richard on May 4. Love Mom and Dad A special first birthday wish out to my grandson Michael MacIntyre- Tom on May 1.Love grandma Nan uncle Richard.
Kyuquot We look forward to welcoming the people from Ehattesaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, and Nuchatlaht and other visitors to beautiful Kyuquot for friendly, fun, competition. Sports events need dedicated people to make this event possible, and I welcome anyone in your community to volunteer for this event. Once we have the volunteers, we can have a conference call or perhaps even a meeting to get this started. Lana Jules has been hired as the coordinator for the games. The previous games held here were extremely success-
RCMP and says he will give talks at local schools to teach children about personal safety. “Parents should teach their children not to talk to or take rides from strangers,” he advised. Parents, he said, should keep open lines of communication with their children. Earlier this year Ha-Shilth-Sa was getting reports via Facebook about a stranger attempting to pick up a young girl walking along Hwy. 4 near the “Orange” bridge, or the bridge over the Somass River just west of Port Alberni. According to Sgt. Dave Paddock of the Port Alberni RCMP, a report did come in on Feb. 15 about a 50-year-old man in a white truck stopping a 13-year-old girl along the highway asking if she needed a ride. The girl was not hitchhiking at the time, so the offer seemed suspicious. RCMP want people to be aware of the dangers of hitchhiking or accepting rides from strangers. Parents are being encouraged to talk about these safety issues with their children.
DIABETES EDUCATION CENTRE West Coast General Hospital Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays 8 AM – 2 PM 250 724-8824
MEETING SPACE RENTAL AVAILABLE NOW 2 Rooms available (boardroom and large Great Room) Tseshaht First Nation Administration Building 5091 Tsuma-as Drive, Port Alberni, BC. For more information please contact: Christine Hintz at 250-724-1225 or email chintz@tseshaht.com.
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CLASSIFIED ADS
Services Offered CEDAR WEAVER/TEACHER: Earrings for regalia, elders, etc. available to teach at workshops, conferences, schools, etc. (Material incl). Hats baskets, headbands. Phone to order or can barter for what have you (fish). 250591-8199 DELIVERY SERVICE: Serving coastal First Nations point A to point B delivery service from Port Alberni with delivery van. Call Charles at 250-723-3555 or email kaanowish@shaw.ca. CUSTOM ART FRAMING SERVICES: Four Directions Photo and Framing. Call Jim at 250-723-7578. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975. MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 724-2603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. ODD JOBS WANTED: A homeless woman (NCN) looking for any odd jobs, willing to do anything. Please call 250720-9800. CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.ca; to Ceder Weaves; baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, traditional bracelets for trade. email: sandrahsam@live.ca.
Artists CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. Email: sandrahsam@live.ca. 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. FOR SALE: Drums made to order. Please call Earl 250-723-8369 or 250-730-1916
4563 Dogwood, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Z8 (250) 724-6831
All About Art Seeking Native Arts and Craft. Traditional & non-Traditional Contact allaboutart11@gmail.com FIRST NATION WILDCRAFTERS specializing in cultural resources and other value added forest products and services
C. Anne Robinson 700 A Pacific Rim Hwy Port Alberni, BC ph: 250.720.8907 fx: 250.720.8981
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 FOR SALE: 40’ Breckenridge trailer. 1 br, 1 bath, kitchen/living room, electic fridge, propane stove, micro oven. Good condition, 5 years old. $30,000 obo. Good for single person or couple. Located at Esowista, can be moved. Call 250-2662243 for more inforamtion or viewing. CREATOR’S OWN SEAL OIL your source of OMEGA 3. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA’s) (the good fats). Available from Faith and Richard Watts @ (250) 724-2603 (cel) 731-5795. FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista. In quiet location with ocean and forest views. Includes bed and breakfast business with 10 rooms and self contained apartment. $275,000. (250) 725-3482. FOR SALE: Hesquiaht Place of Learning has some new tables a chairs available for sale. Shipping charges will apply. Call 250-670-1191 Crystal Tom Principal. FOR SALE: Full size canopy. Green and in good condition. $500. Please call 250725-2463
firstnationswildcrafters1@shaw.ca
FOR SALE: 1996, 20 passenger Ford Bus, turbo, diesel, automatic transmission, locking and self-contained luggage area, cruise control, etc. 230,000 miles, new transmission, radiator, brakes, water pump, etc. Great for driving elders around, sports teams, etc. Book value $20,000 but asking price is $15,000 or best offer. Contact Richard Watts 250-724-2603 or cell 250-731-5795
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250-731-4639 or tinamgus@yahoo.ca
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WEAVING by wii-nuk Mary Martin. 250-918-0316
shopping baskets, whalers hats, skirts, capes & more. Classes availible
Native Basket Weaving Grass and Cedar Bark Easter baskets, etc. Please pre-order
Kathy Edgar (250) 745-3844
Volunteer TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind. players. Come and share some special times with us. Please call Judy at 724-5655 or email jpeterson@rainbowgardens.bc.ca
House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion Denise Williams, Designer Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 382-7379 Email: winchee@pacificcoast.net
FOR SALE: 150 HP Yamaha 2 stroke outboard motor with 720 hours. Runs excellent. Complete with controls and gauges. $5000. Also custom built powder coated pod that had been mounted on an 18 and ½ foot Double Eagle. Good Condition. $1000 Contact: 250 670 1131 or 250 730 2231 FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864. FOR SALE: High end 16’ double eagle boat, with 85hp merc, johnson kicker, 18’ trailor and lots more. $3900. Contact Bill Moore at 250-723-8249. FOR SALE: 16 ft. double eagle on trailor, 115 hp Johnson motor and a 4 hp Johnson motor. $1500 obo. For more info call 7243049
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
Accommodations FOR RENT: A non-profit organization has rooms to rent, by the day, week or month. Very reasonable rates for Room and Board. Also, there is a Boardroom available for rent. Phone 723-6511. NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open year round! Coastal rainforest and world-class recreation at your doorstep! For reservations and other information call 250-7453844. 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.
BEAR WATTSH INN 5201 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. (250)724-2603 or cel 731-5795. One Bedroom rooms available, own shower and toilet facilities. Nuu-chah-nulth rate available. www.bearwattshinn.com
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Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness 250 591 6552 or blackstoned@shaw.ca
Wanted WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie th John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6 St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. HELP WANTED: Need work experience? The Port Alberni Friendship Center is seeking interested applicants for Volunteer positions including: Reception and Youth Workers. We are seeking individuals that are reliable, committed, flexible and of good character. Hours per week may vary. If you are interested, please contact Jeff at 723-8281 to pick up a Volunteer Application Form. EMPLOYMENT WANTED: Heavy Equipment Operator looking for work. Call Frank August at 250-735-3485.
Lost and Found LOST: A drum contained in a blue drum bag with a Killer Whale design on the bag. It was left under the elders’ canopy at Bob Daly Stadium during Tluu-piich Games. Contact Cliff Atleo at 250-724-5757. LOST: Evan's drum,last had on April 2, 2011 (Maa nulth Treaty Celebration) It has his name & phone number inside, would mean alot to us to have it returned. Was a a very special gift from his grandfather. Melody & Evan 250 266 2507 or melodycharlie@me.com.
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