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Joe Martin works to complete his 42nd canoe By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Tofino –On a beautiful Saturday morning at Chesterman beach in Tofino, Tla-o-qui-aht member Joe Martin put the 42nd canoe he has made through a final stage, steaming it to widen it. He also took the opportunity to dedicate the canoe to the memory of his late friend and relative Jerry Jack Sr. “He participated in many canoe journeys and was instrumental in keeping his culture alive,” said Martin. Jack passed during a canoe journey in the summer of 2007 on the waters outside of Port Angelos, Wash. The morning started early for Martin on May 9. He built a huge fire on the beach, then put 200 rocks into the fire to heat. The canoe was put on a couple of carpenter’s horses. Volunteers then filled the canoe with fresh water and covered it with a huge tarp. The rocks heated for about two hours and then were transferred to the canoe. The tarp was secured to allow the steaming, which took place over the next hour. There was a lot of excitement on the beach as many friends, as well as guests from the Wickaninnish Inn, looked on and took pictures of the steaming process. Ray Seitcher Sr. and his son Ray Jr. arrived just prior to the rocks being put into the canoe. Martin has plans giving the 33-foot canoe to Ray Sr. once it is completed. “I would like to honor and acknowledge Ray Seitcher Sr. and especially thank him for all of his many years of service in the social field work for all of our people. His dedication to work for the betterment of our people has been greatly appreciated and I have decided to gift Seitcher this canoe,” said Martin. Continued on page 17.
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Joe and Carl Martin are happy with the steaming of Joe's 42nd canoe at Chesterman beach in Tofino. Martin will be giving the canoe to Ray Seitcher Sr. honoring him for his years of service in the social work field.
Tseshaht hosts Nuu-chah-nulth artists spring market By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Dorothy Baines enjoys the Nuu-chah-nulth artists spring market with a couple of other artists on May 9 at the Tseshaht administration building parking lot.
Ahousaht discussed economic development............Page 2 Fire destroys Athletic Hall ..........................................Page 4 Ucluelet First Nation celebrates new shop................Page 8 Ahousaht AGM..............................................................Page 8 Community and Beyond............................................Page 13 Birthdays and Congratulations.................................Page 15
Tseshaht – On May 9 at the eleventh hour the Tseshaht decided to host a spring market for Nuu-chah-nulth artists at their parking lot at the Tseshaht administration building. The spring market was held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event was organized by the Tseshaht and Friends Artist Working group in conjunction with the visit of a cruise ship that docked in Port Alberni for the weekend. “The event was also sponsored by some seed money from the Ahp-cii-uk (going the right way) group which is a Nuu-chah-nulth leadership initiative of the tribes from Ahousaht, Ehattesaht and Tseshaht,” said Keith Hunter, one of the volunteers and organizers of the spring market. During the course of the day there was a steady flow of people who attended the artist spring market. It was a beautiful day and happened to be just the day
before Mother’s Day too. Unfortunately there were not a lot of visitors from the Holland America cruise ship, as there were also events planned alongside the harbor quay. Hunter also mentioned that Tseshaht owner of Ahtsik Native Art Gallery, artist Gordon Dick, was also involved in the planning of the event. Ed Ross, Tseshaht member, informed Ha-Shilth-Sa that the Tseshaht First Nation sent an excursion package proposal to the Holland America cruise ship on the concept of an artist market to be held and the application was approved. Tseshaht was the only First Nation application that had been approved. Hunter said that the Tseshaht artists and friends have quite an active working group. They held a successful Christmas market and also have another artist market already planned for July. There is another one planned for Christmas time.
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Ahousaht discusses development plans By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Ahousaht—Bob Isbister of Bob Isbister & Associates Ltd., an economic development consultant, arrived in Ahousaht May 13 for their Annual General Meeting. He said there are economic development plans the community can pursue and a strategic plan will be written up before the end of summer. Those plans include a community garden that is on its way. Meetings are held every week and seeds will be planted the first week of June when an experienced gardener comes in to lend her expertise to the project. Funds have already been raised to bring in the necessary equipment and supplies. A much-needed harbor clean-up should begin by the end of the fall, if funding comes through. Clean-up crews will remove old boats and sunken materials. If everything works out as planned, there will be two new wharves that will include lighting and parking area. Isbister confirmed that a new sawmill is coming soon, providing more employment to the community. In June a dispatch office will be opened in the House of Himwitsa Building in Tofino. The House of Himwitsa is owned by Ahousaht’s Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna, Lewis George. The new booking office will be used as a central, easily accessible site to draw tourists and to book seats on local water taxis and with whale watching businesses. Councillor Julia Atleo said the Ahousaht Youth Centre has been closed since June 2008 because of the poor condition of the building and because funding for the centre was frozen. The youth centre building was once the Indian-Affairs operated Ahousaht Day School opened in the 1950s. Council hopes to access funding before the end of summer that could breathe new life into plans to build a new Ahousaht Youth Centre. Alistair Haughton of ARG Services Inc. said he hopes to work in Ahousaht in order to create social and financial
independence for Ahousaht today and for the generations to come. Clayoquot Wilderness Society and ARG Services Inc. are working on an ambitious economic development plan to help Ahousaht achieve financial independence and to help revive the culture.
A Message From The President:
Treaty, fisheries and language activity keeps tribal council busy Activity level is high with our organization. Treaty updates were provided to the six remaining nations participating as an Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council table. The news was not good because the governments choose not to be committed to move forward with renewed mandates. This is evident, since the governments have not responded to the common table meeting last summer. This common table is supported by many First Nations in B.C., including the nine Nuu-chah-nulth nations yet to reach any final agreement. A meeting was held May 8 at the Somass Hall to discuss the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI). This program is designed to provide some access to commercial fisheries to B.C. First Nations. Currently, only six nations are participating with the Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood Development Corporation (NSDC). They are: Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che: k’tles7et’h’, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Hesquiaht, Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht and Uchucklesaht. The intention of the meeting was to try and get all nations joining NSDC to maximize the benefits available for access to commercial fishing. We shall see if we get more support, because currently, with DFO controlling the program, they require small aggregates to deal with and expressions
Cliff Atleo, Sr. of interest are being received by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans until Aug. 31. On May 22, a Nuu-chah-nulth language committee meeting will take place at North Island College to build on the Huu-ay-aht language proposal. The intention is to plan on establishing a solid foundation on which to build all Nuu-chah-nulth language initiatives, so that we can all be fluent, one day and thus maintain our identity as Indigenous people. Finally, further meetings are being planned for our Ha’wiih at the end of May and a combined meeting between Directors and Ha’wiih will occur in June. The purpose of these meetings is to establish good working relationships between the two governance structures of elected and hereditary. Cliff Atleo, Sr.
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Uu-a-thluk Update: Sentinel Stocks Program The Canada/U.S. Sentinel Stocks Committee has confirmed $464,000 in funding for two enhancement projects in Nuu-chah-nulth territories. Approved after a second stage proposal review by the committee in March, the projects on the Burman and Kaouk Rivers are part of a $10-million program to assess chinook escapements to rigorous standards. Plans to implement the first of the two projects are already underway. “Construction on the Kaouk River weir started with permitting applications and a site visit on April 14. We hope to have
all the approvals in place by July to build the fence in early August,” said Uu-athluk biologist Roger Dunlop. Working collaboratively, staff from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Uu-a-thluk, and Kyuquot Fisheries will upgrade an overgrown road and build a counting fence or weir similar to the model used on the Cowichan River. Uu-a-thluk and Kyuquot staff will use the weir to count chinook, backing up their census with a mark-and-recapture estimate of the total return using radio tags. “We’ll also be comparing the usual DFO swim survey
methods to the weir count or the census,” Dunlop said. The Burman Project will continue mark-and-recapture work done by Uu-athluk staff and Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation using visual tags to estimate escapement. Uu-a-thluk and First Nations staff will continue both projects for five years, reporting their findings annually to the Sentinel Stocks Committee. “The Committee will use this
information to assess the ongoing need for a reduction in the southeast Alaskan Troll net and sport fishery,” Dunlop said, referring to a 2014 review contained in the latest Pacific Salmon Treaty. For more information about Nuuchah-nulth involvement in the Sentinel Stocks Program, contact Roger Dunlop at 250-283-2012 or roger.dunlop@nuuchahnulth.org.
Artists take advantage of cruise ship visit Continued from page 1. “One of the goals is to have a huge First Nation Artists Festival where we can showcase the rich and diverse Nuuchah-nulth artists which would also include a bit of our Nuu-chah-nulth culture too,” said Hunter. Ideas he expressed that could be included in the festival is story telling, poetry reading, musicians, Native films and traditional dancing and singing. In July the Tseshaht will plan on putting forward another excursion package for the cruise ship. It is a goal for Tseshaht and the other artists may be
able to provide transportation to the cruise ship to attend the artist market. One of the goals also is to soon have a Web site that the artists could display their work. Another goal is for the Nuu-chahnulth artists and friends to form their own association as there are a number of artists that have expressed an interest to form their own organization. Timing of this is crucial as there is an excellent opportunity for major exposure when the 2010 Olympics are in Vancouver in February.
CLAM BOARD SECOND CALL FOR NOMINATIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 26, 2009 Have you ever wanted more say in the clam fishery? Here’s your chance. The WCVI Clam Board is seeking harvester nominations to fill eight positions for the next three years. If elected to the board, you will attend two meetings and several conference calls per year and help choose the duration and opening and closing dates of the fishery. For a little bit of time, you’ll have a very big voice. So how do you get elected? In March, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) sent information packages to all regular Z2 and ACL licence holders explaining how the election works. Unfortunately, the fax number receiving the nominations was not operational for about 10 days. As some nomination forms sent to the fax number may not have been received, DFO will be mailing out a second nomination package. If you’d like to nominate yourself or someone else, gather two signatures from other licensed diggers on the form inside this package and return them to DFO by June 26, 2009. DFO will consider nominations valid and will include them on the ballot if they are received by the close of business on June 26th, 2009. After that, your name (or your nominee’s) will appear on the ballot that will be mailed out by DFO. Voting will take place this summer. Look for notices posted in your Nation’s administration office and the Ha-Shilth-Sa. Why should you be a part of the Clam Board? The clam fishery is one fishery where Nuu-chah-nulth people have a dominant interest. Over 80% of diggers on the West Coast are Nuu-chah-nulth. We need your voice to revitalize the Clam Board and ensure Nuu-chah-nulth Nations are fairly represented. For more information, call Roger Dunlop at 250-283-2012.
Our resources, our future. A message from Uu-a-thluk, your Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Fisheries Program
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FIRE DESTROYS ATHLETIC HALL By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
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3. 1. A single firefighter balances above the fire to direct water on the fire’s hot spots, the flames still visible even four hours after crews first arrived at the scene of the blaze at 4 a.m. on Wednesday May 13. 2. This was once the main entrance to the Athletic Hall, which was a community icon and important facility to Nuu-chah-nulth who had held potlatches, weddings and sporting events over the years, including the recent Junior All Native Basketball Championships held in March. The last function of the hall was as a voting place for the provincial election held May 12.
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Port Alberni—Up in smoke and flames is a place where memories were made over the course of a half century. The Alberni Athletic Hall is no more, gutted by a blaze that started in the early hours of May 13. The call went out that the old wooden structure was on fire at 4 a.m., but firefighters soon decided that the building could not be saved and they concentrated on minimizing the risk to other structures in the area, including the Greenport hotel across the street. The members of the Athletic Hall Association gathered on the lawn of the hotel, watching as firefighters doused the hotspots of the charred ruins well into the morning. Wally Samuel was sad at the sight; so many sporting events had been held there. So many cultural events— weddings, potlatches, celebrations. He hoped his fellow board members would decide to rebuild. The building was insured and after an emergency meeting, the board announced it will start anew. The building was just too important in the community not to replace it. 3. The volunteer board of directors The Alberni Athletic Hall of Athletic Hall were on sight as was last used as a voting firefighters attempted to extinguish place for the BC election on the fire. Board member Wally May 12. The building was Samuel (far right) said the hall was vacated that night at about 11 booked into winter. p.m., so investigators knew 4. A Port Alberni firefighter tends that the fire began in the few to the hoses near the back of the hours after that. Though it is burning building. The Cherry unknown how the fire started, Creek Fire Deparment also arson is attended the scene. believed not 5. Nothing is left of Athletic to be Hall but the memories of a half-century of service to the community of Port Alberni and surrounding area. Photos by Debora Steel
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Gill school students host a mini-potlatch By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Port Alberni–Students from Gill middle school held a mini potlatch on April 24 at the Athletic Hall. Richard Samuel, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Education Worker, and Principal Darren Olsen were instrumental in the planning and organizing of the event. Olsen called on elder Allan Dick to do an opening prayer. Olsen explained that the potlatch was meant to be a learning experience for the students. Ha’wilth Hugh Watts from Hupacasath was then asked to say some opening remarks. “I would like to acknowledge and thank the school district number 70 and especially our hosts today, Gill school, for honoring our traditional teachings in what you are doing here today,” said Watts. Watts mentioned the importance of a
Tseshaht elder Allan Dick says the opening prayer prior to the Gill school minipotlatch held at Athletic Hall on April 24. NTC Education worker Richard Samuel and principal Darren Olsen stand to the left of the picture. potlatch as it is a gathering of our accepted, as in one time in our history families, our people from our the potlatch was illegal and many of our neighboring communities. ancestors went to jail,” said Watts. “Historically it was not always Chief Councillor Les Sam from Tseshaht also acknowledged and recognized the host Gill school and was honored to be able to witness the school’s potlatch and informed the host that Tseshaht would like to also share in song and dance. As per Nuu-chah-nulth culture and traditions, Olsen acknowledged those present who had recently lost loved ones with a taa-ulth-maa (like a cane to hold a person up). He then called on Wally Samuel Sr. to explain his family’s curtain, which the school was using with his permission. Samuel called on a few members of his family to stand. “George John from Ahousaht made our family’s curtain and it is a combination Gill students enter the dance floor with a paddle dance. Ed Tatoosh explained of both Nuu-chah-nulth and Gitxsan that historically a tribe would enter into a community singing their paddle and history, where my wife Donna Samuel canoe song.
comes from. Our history is one of the thunderbird and wolves which is Nuuchah-nulth and in the middle of the thunderbird is an owl, my wife Donna’s crest,” said Samuel. Also on the curtain is a variety of fish, which is the history of both of their fathers’ history of fishermen. Olsen then asked the Gill school student leadership council to hand out snacks to all of their guests. Nelson Keitlah spoke in Nuu-chah-nulth and acknowledged and thanked the school district for honoring the rich Nuu-chahnulth culture. Ha’wilth Hugh Watts then presented the host with money and said a few words. “At one time in our history, the practicing of the potlatch was banned. This happened in my lifetime while I was attending school here in the valley. Today I am honored to witness our culture and as you can see it is a rich culture and it is still alive today,” said Watts. Elder Ed Tatoosh assisted the students in the singing of a paddle song and dance. Students participated in both singing and dancing. Tatoosh explained that traditionally a tribe would sing a paddle song while entering into a community in a canoe. Chief councillor Les Sam then sang a couple of songs, one of which was composed by Ke-kein (Ron Hamilton) for Sam’s son Chevy’s first birthday. Sam and Tseshaht then presented the host Gill school with money and explained this is how we do business and that it was important to acknowledge and thank the host for the invitation. As younger students from Gill had to leave early, Olsen called on the class to handout their gifts that each of them had made. Continued on page 13.
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Health and Wellness
Keep feet healthy Submitted by Meghan Bennett, LPN Northern Region
As people we are not always nice to our feet. We squeeze them into ill-fitting shoes, don’t always wash them and rarely pamper them. It’s no wonder that three-quarters of adults have experienced foot problems. Looking after your feet can prevent most foot problems. Your feet take the weight of your whole body, so foot problems can lead to discomfort and affect the way you walk. In turn this can cause knee, hip and back pain. 10 tips to help with foot health: 1. Don’t go to bed without washing your feet. If you leave dirt on the skin’s surface it can become irritated or infected. Wash feet with soap and water. 2. Dry feet thoroughly after washing and apply a special moisturizing foot cream (not body lotion). 3. Gently remove hard skin and calluses with a pumice stone or foot file on a regular basis. 4. Always trim toe nails straight across, never at an angle or with down turned edges as this can cause in-grown toe nails. 5. Shop for shoes in the afternoon. Feet swell as the day goes on, so shopping in the afternoon will ensure that shoes will always be comfortable. 6. If you have to wear heels at work, wear comfortable shoes to and from the office, and only wear heels at the office. Also, try and vary the height of the heel between, low, medium and high. 7. Be shoe savvy. Wear high heels and pointy-toed shoes for special occasions only and always wear the right shoe for the right job. (No wearing sandals for mountain climbing.) 8. Change socks daily 9. Wear flip-flops to avoid catching athletes’ foot when you use public areas such as the gym shower, swimming pools or hotel bathrooms. 10. Avoid wearing flip-flops all the time when the weather is hot. They don’t support your feet and can be the cause foot pain. Foot types There are three different types of feet and knowing your foot type is one of the keys to better foot health. Low arch or flat feet are very common and often require support and weight redistribution. In most cases these feet are flexible and over-pronated where the arch begins to collapse upon weight bearing. This motion causes stress or inflammation on the planter fascia, potentially leading to discomfort and other foot problems.
While walking, the framework of the foot begins to collapse causing the arch to flatten, adding stress to other parts of the foot. As a result this can lead to planter fasciitis, heal spurs and bunions. Some of the causes of flat feet are obesity, genetics, pregnancy, or repetitive pounding on hard surfaces. Medium arched people have a lot to be thankful for because their arches are higher than those with flat feet but are not too high. Their feet are less likely than others to have common foot problems such as heel spurs. Still thousands with medium arches still suffer from foot pain. Orthotics can help protect and support these feet, but these feet are still susceptible to foot conditions caused by ill-fitting shoes or repetitive stress injuries from everyday pounding. High arch feet are characterized by an elevated arch, causing the heel and toes to turn slightly inward. High arched feet are often rigid or semi-rigid. Shock is disproportionately absorbed by the heel and the ball-of-the-foot when walking or exercising. While walking or participating in athletic activities poor shock absorption can lead to repetitive stress problems, including pain in the knees, hips and low back. Foot problems often develop in the heel and forefoot such as planter fasciitis, arch strain and claw toes. Foot care facts The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles One-quarter of all bones in the human body are in the feet. When the bones in the feet are out of alignment, so is the rest of the body. It’s neglect and lack of awareness of proper care (including ill-fitting shoes) that bring on problems Women have 4 times as many foot problems than men. (High heels are to blame.) Walking is the best exercise for your feet. It also contributes to your general health, improving circulation, contributing to weight control and promoting all- around well being. Your feet mirror your health. Conditions like arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in the feet. About 60 per cent to 70 per cent of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms that can lead to lower limb amputations. There are 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet, which can lead to excreta, as much as a half-pint of moisture per day. Walking barefoot can cause planter warts. The virus enters through a cut. Your feet may be different sizes, so buy shoes for the larger one. Sources Feet.com
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NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL GRADUATION CELEBRATION (Grade 12) SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009 h=uuh=tiks^iihuwi> Hesquiaht School of Learning Hot Springs Cove 2:00 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL EILEEN HAGGARD, 724-5757. Graduation application forms can be picked up from your band office or the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council office. If are living away from home you can down load the application off of the N.T.C. website – www.nuuchahnulth.org
Band Manager Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’ First Nations The Ka:yu:’k’t’h’/Che:tles7et’h’ First Nations (KCFN) are accepting applications for the position of Band Manager. This full time, permanent position is the point of contact for the administrative operations and related corporate interests of KCFN. The Band Manager is a hands-on-manager and a proactive executive. As Band Manager, you will witness and play a role in history in the making – the Implementation of the Maa-nulth Treaty. As an innovative, dynamic and inspired leader, you will play an important role in the KCFN implementation team, which will bring economic and social change to the KCFN membership through treaty related opportunities. The successful candidate will have the following combination of education, experience and skill: • A university degree in a related field and two years work experience in project management, community development planning, financial management, business management, economic development, first Nations issues or natural resource management or at least five years work experience in these areas. • Excellent organizational, planning and communication skills • Knowledge and understanding of first Nations culture, history and current issues, preferably related to the Nuu-chah-nulthaht. • The ability to form consensus and provide direction in an appropriate way. • A valid driver’s license, as travel is a requirement of this position • An absolute commitment to the by-law prohibiting intoxicants is a requirement • A commitment to volunteerism would be considered a strong asset The position is based in beautiful Kyuquot, on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Kyuquot is a happy and active community, is socially progressive and is a dry reserve. Housing can be provided to the successful applicant. The salary for this position is negotiable. To apply for this position: please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the Band Council by fax (250) 332-5210 or in writing to our address. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 5, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.Kyuquot.ca OR call 250-332-5259.
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Ucluelet First Nations celebrates opening of gift shop By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Ucluelet–A new gift shop featuring the works of local artists opened its doors for the first time on May 15. Huupaquinum Gift Shop is owned and operated by Ucluelet First Nation through their Ucluth Development Corporation Managed by band member Pearl Touchie, the shop is in a beautifullydecorated basement room in the Thornton Motel, also owned by the nation. Salesmen Mike Touchie and Jay Touchie are there to greet customers and provide information about the pieces of art. Carvings, paintings and clothing line the cedar-clad walls. The floor is painted to look like an ocean featuring salmon, designed by Jay Touchie. Trevor Jones, chief executive office of Ucluth Development Corporation, said Huupaquinum Gift Shop is part of the nation’s economic development strategy. “We want to develop businesses that create capacity in our community,” he explained. Ucluelet members employed at the gift shop and also at the motel will gain business management experience that will be even more valuable when they open their dream destination resort.
Ucluelet First Nation Tyee Ha’wilth Wilson Jack (left) and Ucluth Development Corporation CEO Trevor Jones (behind the counter) celebrates the Huupaquinum Gift Shop opened on May 15. Jones said manager Pearl Touchie is in artistic ability and they often teach charge of purchasing inventory. Her top others. New generations of young artists priority is to find markets for local are created and all that talent will be in artists so she purchases only from place when the destination resort opens. Ucluelet First Nation members and their “I’d like to acknowledge the blood relatives. tremendous support from the Nuu-chahThis is important, said Jones, so that nulth Economic Development the nation’s artists can get back to work Corporation (NEDC), Al Little and Dan and earn a living from their skills. Samuel,” said Jones. Access to the loans Working artists continue to develop their and grants from NEDC allowed Ucluelet
First Nation a $60,000 budget to purchase art. The entire amount went to the nation’s members who provided stock for the store. “We went to Art Cootes’ house and he had 15 years of carvings accumulating in his house,” said Jones. They were able to buy everything and took all of his pieces to the store. Art Cootes not only creates pieces of art for sale, but from his home also teaches young members how to carve thanks to assistance from the Ucluelet First Nation Education Centre. Jones said the nation has acquired the lease of another gift shop located in the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre in Pacific Rim National Park. “We named that store Quisitis Gift Shop, because Quisitis is the actual UFN place name of Wickaninnish Beach,” Jones explained. Selected pieces of art will be rotated between the two shops, giving the artists maximum exposure to markets. The shop features wood and silver carvings, cedar bark woven items, paintings, vests, jewelry and more. They are created by artists Art Cootes Jr., Rose Wilson, Clifford George, Jay Touchie, Dan Cootes, Brian Bob and Natasha Bob According to Jones, there will be a grand opening celebration for Huupaquinum Gift Shop in June.
Ahousaht Annual General Meeting
Housing issues, social concerns high on the agenda By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Ahousaht–The word ‘exciting’ was heard over and over as Ahousaht’s chief and council described the various economic development projects and positive changes in store for the community. Ahousaht members filled Maaqtusiis gym to take part in the three-day Ahousaht Annual General Meeting held May 11 to 13. The financial statements, prepared by Dennis Moore, were reviewed and accepted by motion. Ahousaht chief and council delivered reports to membership on their portfolios and activities since the last AGM. People were allowed to ask questions of council and administrative staff, sparking long discussions about housing issues, the poor condition of the roads and other concerns the community is facing. Paul Frank, Ahousaht housing manager, said he’s fighting hard to get funding from INAC for an eight-plex. The list of homes to be repaired or replaced is long and the band struggles to get funding to meet the demand for housing. He assured the people that their homes will be fixed, but patience is required. A priority list has been created and elders top the list, followed by people with medical conditions and so on. Ground breaking for replacement homes should start in July. The new homes will be better designed for wet weather conditions at Ahousaht, and work will soon start on drainage systems around homes and the community. There will be a Housing Annual General Meeting in Ahousaht on June 1
and 2 and all Ahousaht members are invited to attend. Chief and council set aside time to thank the following Ahousaht members for their contributions and for their community spirit: Gertrude Frank, Margaret Dick, Ina Campbell, Rosie Swan, Greta Charlie, Flossie Atleo, Lena Jumbo, Sarah Webster, Elsie Robinson, Nelson Keitlah Sr., Sydney and Doreen Sam, Stanley Sam, Curtis Dick. Keith Atleo, Louie Frank Sr., Murray John Sr., Violet Clarke, David Frank Jr., Sal Frank, Mabel Adams, Louie Joseph, Betty Keitlah and Vera Little. April Frank raised a concern about unlicensed, uninsured vehicles and under-aged drivers travelling the unregulated roads in Ahousaht. She said several accidents have already happened and she is very concerned that something serious will happen unless something is done. Guest Chairman Richard Watts said vehicles on reserve in Port Alberni must abide by the law. He said he doesn’t see why the same laws wouldn’t apply to Ahousaht. The Ahousaht RCMP detachment is working with chief and council to address the concerns. John O. Frank announced that he was recently elected Chief Councillor by Ahousaht council after the resignation of former Chief Keith Atleo. He said he is excited about having the opportunity to help his community improve. Topping his agenda as chief, Frank said, he wants to find a way to curtail the drug and alcohol activity in Ahousaht. He said it is possible to have a dry reserve and he hopes to see this happen in his community. “The VHF is abuzz every weekend with our people calling for help,” he said. He urged his people to come together to help out. He went on to talk about the various economic development projects his
council is working on. The Kakawis project is up and coming, he said. Tla-o-qui-aht Chief Councillor Francis Frank and Ahousaht will soon get together in an attempt to settle the boundary dispute on Meares Island, John O. Frank said. He asked the elders to help council gather the history about the boundary. Frank said he wants to improve communication with the people by starting a newspaper that focuses on band business. Curtis Dick, deputy chief councillor, acknowledged the number of people that turned out for the meeting saying it is the most he’s ever seen at an AGM. He reported that work is progressing on the plans for the new high school, which will be built at the edge of the school track, next to the gym. He continues to work on emergency preparedness planning and is bringing in training from the First Nations Emergency Preparedness Society. Some Tla-o-qui-aht members will take part in the training. Councillor Paul Robinson said Ahousaht is in the process of setting up an economic development corporation to run the band businesses, including the sea bus. “What we’re doing now isn’t working. Business and politics don’t mix,” he said. Nominations for the eight-person board of directors were being taken at the AGM. The board is to be made up of members with business backgrounds, council and ha’wiih. They will meet monthly to plan economic development ventures for Ahousaht and will guide the management of already established bandowned businesses. The Community Consultative Group (CCG) continues to meet in order to develop bylaws for the community. Robinson urged people to attend
meetings so that they can tell the CCG what bylaws they want and how they want their community to be run. “People have no problem coming to me to tell me what they see going on, but they don’t want to write it down,” he said. The CCG is looking at ways to get input from people, including crime tips, without requiring tipsters to file a written complaint. The Ahousaht Community Consultative Group formed in 1991 works to identify policing issues and other similar community concerns. They work with the local RCMP and chief and council seeking solutions for the communities’ social issues. They are involved in the Circle of Healing Project, a corrective and culturally-compatible alternative to the conventional correction system. Robinson asked people to attend meetings June 8 and 9 and bring their ideas on how to address the alcohol and drug problem in Ahousaht. “Let’s stand together and come up with solutions to solve the problem,” he said. In addition to the upcoming CCG meeting, Ahousaht will host a bylaws meeting on May 26 and 27. Councillor David Frank reports Ahousaht is working on getting high speed Internet service. Most people can only access the Internet by slow, dial-up modems. In addition to better Internet service, he said they are looking at ways to amplify the spotty, weak cell phone signals they get in the community so that there can be limited cell phone service in Ahousaht. Councillor Harvey Robinson said they plan to build a sawmill very soon. There are already markets in the community with the construction of the new high school, new homes and home renovations. Additionally, there is a world-wide demand for red cedar. Continued on page 12.
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Another successful NTC/SD#70 education event By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Port Alberni – The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and School District # 70 joined forces for their annual Aboriginal Spring Festival, held on May 14 at Alberni District Secondary School. (ADSS) It was the sixth annual festival and was attended by all the schools in the district, including Bamfield School, Wickaninnish School from Tofino, and Ucluelet Elementary and High School. Displays were set up showcasing the work of the students and included artwork, mask-making, cedar bark rose making and basketry, crests, beadwork and drum making, and activities highlighted Aboriginal language and culture. The theme of the Aboriginal Spring Festival was n’aacuukaxk (people looking for answers). “The goal of the festival is to create a greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of First Nations people, said Eileen Haggard of the Nuu-chahnulth Education Department, who was very pleased with how the children celebrate their accomplishments at the festival. “The dedication and commitment to First Nations education was clearly evident in the preparation, the displays, the demonstrations and also the performances,” she said. There was a variety of traditional foods to taste, and cultural performances were held in the school’s theatre. “All of the NTC Education workers and the school district work together in the planning and organizing of this event. The First Nation and non-First Nation students in the cooking classes assist in the preparation of the food,’ said education worker Doug Sam. One of Sam’s roles was to get fish, prawns and crab for the meal. NTC President Wickaninnish, Cliff Atleo Sr. was asked to say a prayer prior to the evening’s entertainment. The Wickaninnish School students put on a play about Captain James Cook and his visit to the area of the Nootka, better known today as Nuu-chah-nulth territory. Grace George is the First Nations aid worker in the education department at Wickaninnish School and took the lead in the school’s participation at the Aboriginal Spring Festival. “Our students at Wickaninnish School had decided they wanted to do a short skit, a mini-play of the discovery of who we are as Nuu-chah-nulth-aht and we decided to go back into our history when Captain James Cook first came to the shores of Nootka,” said George. George also said that one of the teachers had a diary of Cook and the play was based on that diary. The students performed a song and dance that was composed by Nelson Keitlah Sr. and which was passed on to
The theme of this years Aboriginal Spring Festival was n’aacuukaxk, which means people looking for answers. Singing and dancing was part of the cultural performances put on by students of School District #70. Below: Eileen Haggard of the the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s education department takes part.
Robert Watts of Tseshaht leads singers in a dinner song, as part of the Aboriginal Spring Festival celebrations held at Alberni District Secondary School on May 14. Left: On display was Aboriginal culture inspired work done by students over the course of the school year, including drum-making, basketry and beadwork. Below: Wickaninnish School students put on a play about the arrival of Captain James Cook to the Nootka Sound and Nuu-chah-nulth territories.
his niece Naomi Seitcher. “I felt it was important to share a bit of Nuu-chah-nulth history of originally who we are and were known to be the Nootka people. We also thought it was important to share who we are today, we are Nuuchah-nulth,” said George. The students worked very hard on the play, taking part in set decoration and prop creation. “I had asked each student who participated to have a paddle for each member of their immediate family to proudly show their pride of their respective families,” said George.
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Celebration of life party hosted for young child here tonight as you have showed your love and support for him and his family,” By Jack F. Little said John. ‘’When Tsin-ta-com was born Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter he had health problems almost immediately as he was in and out of the hospitals in Campbell River, Victoria and Tsaxana – Although the turnout may most recently in Vancouver Children’s not have been in the numbers the Savey Hospital. Colin still has to go back for an and Johnson families were expecting, operation soon for a cleft operation to try they were very pleased with the to fix his facial features,” said Johnson. celebration of life for one-year-old “Colin had complications with his Collin Savey Johnson. Parents are weight as he was Hilary Savey and having a hard time Jimmy Johnson. They gaining and keeping gathered at Wameesh his weight,” said his community hall in mom, Hilary Savey. Tsaxana on April 25. “He ended up at the The afternoon hospital in Campbell started quite slowly, River and was however, this gave a eventually flown to chance for family Victoria General members and friends hospital as they to socialize and enjoy discovered a heart a meal. Elder Violet murmur.” Colin was Johnson was asked to only two months old bless the food. then. James Johnson Sr. The family almost was the emcee for the lost him in April 2008. family business. He Colin’s operation was called on a few elders successful, but he had to discuss the business to be at the hospital for the family was going just over a month, to do and also to see most of it spent on about naming young Collin Savey Johnson is held Colin. during his celebration of life Vancouver Island. Colin did go home for Johnson called on part by dad Jimmy Johnson. a while in Tsaxana, Steve Howard to bless however, he ended up quite sickly with the floor. Howard did a ciiquaa (chant) pneumonia and was soon back in the to protect the family and their guests. Campbell River hospital. “On behalf of the families here “Tsin-ta-com’s health is relatively tonight we want to welcome you all. good now and we really wanted to have The parents and also grandparents of this celebration of life party in his Colin are very happy that you all honor,” said his mom. honored the special invitation of a Beaulah Howard and her family then celebration of life for Colin. As of today did her Kleco song and dance in honor his Indian name is Tsin-ta-com, which of Tsin-ta-com. Her son Steve Howard means “a bright shining light around then spoke on behalf of their family. him,” said Johnson. He also said the “Our family would like to thank you name comes originally from Ehattesaht for the invitation to this very special from Ha’wilth Max Savey. party. We are all here to support Tsin-taKelly John then spoke on behalf of com who has faced many obstacles with Mike Savey, grandfather of young Tsinhis health and are all thankful he is still ta-com. here with us all.” “Mike is very touched that you all are
The Howard family then did a few of their family’s songs and dances to commemorate the celebration of life for Tsin-ta-com. Howard then presented Tsin-ta-com with a beautiful necklace and the host with money. Emcee Johnson thanked the Howard family for their songs and also to Steve for his wonderful gift. Bella Campbell from Ahousaht then acknowledged and thanked the host. She too presented Tsin-ta-com with a silver necklace for when Tsin-ta-com gets older. “I also want to acknowledge the host for getting the family, which also means their extended family, to celebrate and honor a wonderful child. Children are Usma. They are precious,” said Campbell. Other speakers included Kelly John, Max Savey and Patsy Nicolaye as they too expressed their gratitude and acknowledged all of the family and Hilary Savey leads the Mowachaht/ Muchalaht ladies during one of the dances performed for her son Collin during the celebration of life party held in Tsaxana.
friends for witnessing their grandson’s name and to celebrate his life. The host Hilary Savey and Jimmy Johnson then sang a song and handed out gifts to the ha’wiih present, elders and their guests. Ha’wilth Eddie Jones from Hesquiaht then sang a final song to honor Tsin-tacom.
Steve Howard spoke on behalf of the Howard family thanking the host for the invitation prior to gifting his necklace and money on behalf of the Howard family Bottom left: Bella Campbell and family members honors Tsin-ta-com with a gift and explained that he is "Usma" a precious child. Bottom right: Hilary Savey, Jimmy Johnson and their son Collin stand with James Johnson, emcee for the celebration of life party.
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Two basketball teams planning trip to Washington By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Port Alberni–Coach Francis Frank plans on bringing a boys and a girls basketball team to the Medical Lake Cardinal Classic Tournament in Washington State during the month of July. Frank coaches the Nuu-chah-nulth Young Gunz and Nuu-chah-nulth Lady Warriors junior basketball teams. “Each year in the last four years I have annually taken our basketball teams to tournaments in the United States and it is a trip all of our players look forward to,” said Frank. This is the first year to this particular tournament. The Cardinal Classic Basketball Tournament is in its tenth year. Frank and his teams will be entered in the July 15 to 19 event. Organizer Arnold Brown said that 30 teams will be involved in 14 games a
day. This is one of the most popular tournaments for boys and girls and Brown said that the tournament fills in very quickly. The tournament historically is for high school teams and players. It is open for Grade 9 to 11 students. “A player can only play if they are currently in Grade 11 and entering into Grade 12 this September,” said Coach Brown. Frank said that he already has registered both a boys and girls team in the tournament and they will be actively fundraising to assist their teams on the costs associated with the tournament. The entry fee alone is $500per team and it is not refundable once a team is registered. “During the course of the next two and a half months we have tentative plans of car washes and other fundraising plans in place. Individual players will also be fundraising,” said Frank. There are a couple of options for teams to either stay
at the host hotel the Airport Ramada Inn near Medical Lake, Washington or they
The Corporation of the District of Tofino MUNICIPAL PARKING AND NOTICE OF CLOSURE District of Tofino Traffic and Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1091, 2009 has been adopted by District of Tofino Council, at its meeting held May 12, 2009. With this new bylaw, permit parking is suspended for the remainder of 2009. Free long term parking is now available to residents and visitors in zones previously dedicated to permit parking. Decals are no longer required. The two parking lots adjacent to the municipal hall (gravel lot at Third Street and Main Street, and the paved lot fronting Campbell Street) will be converted to pay parking lots. Improvements to the lots are scheduled to begin immediately. Pay parking will be in effect from June 1st to September 30th, and will be available on a daily ($10), weekly ($40), and monthly ($80) basis. PARKING LOT CLOSURE As of May 30, 2009, the gravel lot located on the corner of Third and Main Street will be closed to the public as the District completes upgrades to facilitate the implementation of pay parking. The District is requesting that all vehicles in the gravel lot be removed no later than midnight on May 29, 2009. All vehicles must be removed or they will be towed at the owner’s expense. Bob Long, CAO District of Tofino P.O. Box 9, 121 - 3rd Street Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0 Fax No. 250-725-3775 e-mail: cao@tofino.ca
Residential School Compensation There is a Time Limit on Claiming Compensation! Any survivor who was hurt sexually or physically at Residential School should make a claim for compensation as soon as they can.
Scott Hall, Lawyer
1-800-435-6625 FREE Victoria
Scott Hall Lawyer
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can also stay on the school grounds and camp out at no cost.
Erin White Legal Assistant
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The Northern Region CHS office has a new toll-free number for members to contact them: 1-877-283-2012
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Community excited about all the possibilities “We just need a good manager and a good crew,” he said. TFL (Tree Farm Licenses) #54 and #57 are in Ahousaht traditional territory. Robinson invited members to come out to forestry meetings. “There’s wood in the in local tree farm licenses that Ahousaht is entitled to harvest and we need your say to tell us what you want us to do in Ahousaht forestry,” he told them. A motion to hire a forestry manager was passed. A job description, budget and hiring for the position will take place within six months. Currently, the council member that holds the forestry portfolio handles the responsibilities of a forestry manager and is overloaded with work. Maaqtusiis School Principal Greg Louie told the people about work they’re doing to get Ahousaht jurisdiction over their education program. He praised Syd Sam Sr. for the efforts he put in to getting a school at Ahousaht more than 20 years ago. He said he’s following in Syd’s footsteps as he works on getting a new high school now that the present school is overcrowded. Louie has been working in the political arena to get more funding for the school and for Nuu-chah-nulth language programs for the students. “There are French teachers being paid to teach the French language in public schools. Why can’t we do that here?” he asked. Louie reports that the school has been doing well financially, staying in the black for last five or six years. “The children are doing well in their studies and there are fewer disciplinary problems than there were 15 years ago,” he reported. Syd Sam Sr. said Ahousaht used to negotiate with INAC for their school funding on their own more than 20 years ago when the Ahousaht Education Authority was first formed. Funding has started to decrease over the years, a subject that he has discussed with the tribal council who currently negotiates funding. Principal Louie assured Sam that a recommendation was made to the NTC executive that members of Ahousaht Council and the Education Authority attend the next round of funding negotiations. Councillor David Frank reported on the success of the ha’wiih’s attempt to address the bootlegging and addictions problem two years before. “There were 27 people who were sent to Esperanza and we call it a success, although a few went back to drugs and alcohol,” he noted. He pointed to Syd Sam Jr. as one of the success stories. Sam has been drug-free for two years. According to Councillor Frank, most of the people that went to Esperanza no longer bootleg alcohol in the community. There are new faces around the Holistic Centre. Councillor David Frank reports that Ahousaht now has a halftime nurse, thanks to the efforts of chief and council. Dr. Riff Kamil, a psychiatrist, now lives and works in the community and so does Dr. Krista Stogren who also works in the counselling field. One of the projects Ahousaht Holistic staff are working on is the collection of Ahousaht family histories. They are inviting people to come to the centre to record their family history in order to document as much as they can for future
generations. Community members voiced their gratitude to Holistic Centre staff by publicly thanking them for helping their families accomplish success in things like achieving sobriety or helping to reunite families. One man said he’s overcome his suicidal thoughts and a woman said she was thankful for the support as she goes through the grieving process after the passing of a beloved family member. They said they appreciate the staff who respond all hours of the day and night when there’s a crisis in the community. David Frank thanked everyone for the positive feedback. He promised them that his staff are developing a strategy to deal with the bootlegging and addiction issues in the community. He said they’ve taken feedback from the community to improve on what they did two years before when 27 people went to Esperanza to learn new skills. The Ahousaht Fishing Corporation (AFC) continues to struggle to stay afloat. AFC Manager Marion Campbell said the corporation has been having financial problems for a few years thanks to the many obstacles they’ve faced; much of it coming from the constantly changing DFO regulations. “We’ve struggled so much that we’ve asked Ahousaht to shut us down,” said Campbell. She said they’ve considered joining the NTC, but the funding arrangements do not work in favour of largest tribe in the NTC. Ahousaht has many licenses but few are generating much-needed income. “We need to develop a strong business plan to help rebuild our fishing fleet,” said Campbell. She went on to report on the status of the various licenses. The Spawn-on-Kelp license shut down due to poor fishery, but this year there was a relatively large return of herring this year. The herring were spawning in Ahousaht’s harbour for the first time in 12 years. There are five salmon licenses, a crab license, prawn license, rock fish license, sea cucumber license and urchin license. Two licenses are going strong, the others, not so well. They have experts in place to build a business plan but they need input to go forward. In a new business plan Ahousaht hopes to go after resources to help fishermen fix boats, buy new boats, or go after larger quota shares. Chief Frank said the band is paying $12,000 per month to keep the corporation afloat, money that comes from other Ahousaht budgets. He reminded people not to blame Campbell or the corporation for its financial troubles. The downward trend in several fisheries affects the entire coast, he said. “Right now we need to do something to make sure that all that we have doesn’t go back to the repo people because we’ve worked long and hard for all that we have,” said Frank. Gaylene Thorogood is a member of the West Coast Multiplex Society. For the past two years the society has been trying to put together an ice rink and swimming pool on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Their vision is to build a complex that would house a child’s wading pool, lap pool and NHL-size ice rink. This would save west coast families from having to go to Port Alberni to access recreation facilities. They plan to build it near the Long Beach Golf Course located near Long Beach and Esowista and in between Tofino and Ucluelet.
They asked Ahousaht to be the first of the five central region nations to sign an MOU that would help them in their quest to access funding for the project. The MOU does not obligate Ahousaht financially to the project but it will allow them to show they have community support to begin seeking funding. The subject was debated for a long time before a majority of the members
agreed to support the Multiplex Society by signing the MOU. Those not in support of the MOU said they thought Ahousaht should pursue their own facility and feared that by showing support for the West Coast Multiplex they might be closing doors to potential funding agencies for their own projects.
Ahousaht looking for opportunities to build their members’ prospects Continued from page 2. The project can start with an ecoresort; it can start out small and be built on over the years. They showed examples of similar projects in Alaska and Alert Bay. Haughton said tourists, especially Germans, are already asking when the project will start so that they can book their vacations. These low impact activities are high revenue generators; tourists are willing to pay top dollar for a genuine First Nations tourism experience. Tofino tourists pay $500 for a threehour horse trail ride and they take up to 20 riders. Dirt bikes are another low impact tourist activity and such activities will provide employment to dozens of Ahousaht members. Besides tourist destinations, they are planning micro-hydro projects for Bulson and Cow Creeks. Such projects will divert enough water to get the turbines spinning; from there, the water is returned to the system. As it stands, Ahousaht is at the end of the power grid. In the event of a major power failure Ahousaht would be last in line for power restoration after Port
Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino. With micro hydro projects Ahousaht could sell residual power through purchase agreements with the province of British Columbia. In fact, a 20-year purchase agreement is already in place so Ahousaht could begin work on the project the next day if they want to, said Haughton. The Walk the Wildside nature trail is in the process of being reactivated. Ahousaht was interviewing candidates for a work crew and supervisor for the Conservation Corps who will be doing work on the trail. Training for the crew begins in Kamloops May 24. In a huge show of support for Ahousaht, Coulson Forest Products is donating 3,000 linear feet of wood for the trail. Chief John O. Frank said Catface Mountain could be a huge project. He asked for Ahousaht members’ input on the controversial copper exploration and mining project. “There will be four more years of assessment studies and when they are all done we will come back to you to ask if you want a referendum to say yes or no to this project. It will be entirely up to you to decide,” he said.
Ehattesaht Ehattesaht Tribe is preparing for a Nomination Meeting to elect a Councillor. If you live off-reserve and want to receive information so you can take part in the election, make sure your name and address are registered with the Band Office. Call today, (250) 761-4155 or write: Electoral Officer, Ehattesaht Tribe, Box 37, Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0
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Community Beyond Thlaakt’uultha for Hobby (Jim Hamilton)
May 23 Tseshaht To be held at Maatmaas Gymnasium, Port Alberni, B.C. Start 10 a.m. Contact Ron Hamilton at (250) 7249667 Garage Sale and Loonie Twoonie Auction
May 23
3752 4th Avenue, Port Alberni, BC. Advance tickets available at Fat Salmon Backpacker's Hostel, 3250 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC. $15.00 in advance, $17.00 at the door.
NTC DAC Annual Health Ability Fair
June 17 to 19 (Tentative) Tseshaht
Port Alberni
To be held at Maht Mahs Gym. Look for more information in upcoming issues of Ha-Shilth-Sa.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.in the Usma Parking Lot. All proceeds to go to Relay for Life.
Eric and Fanny Mack Anniversary
Eva & Moose Frank Memorial dinner
May 23 Ahousaht Louie Frank Sr. regrets to inform family and friends that he has postponed the memorial dinner for his late wife and son due to the recent passing of his sister-inlaw Irene Frank. Originally scheduled for April 17, the celebration has been moved to May 23, 5 p.m. at the Thunderbird Hall, Ahousaht. It will soon be a year since I lost my wife Eva, and at the luncheon after her funeral we said in a year’s time we would invite all our friends, family and relatives back here to thank you all for your love and support over our trying times of 2007/08. So now, I personally, together with my family, invite you all to come and join us with a meal of thanksgiving for the lives of Eva and Moose. I know, I’ve shared time with many of you, both in joy and in sorry and that’s the reason I would like to share my joy in having had Eva for five years as a wife and Moose for 49 years as a son. Come May 23 at 5 pm at the thunderbird Hall in Ahousaht. There will be a dinner and a few dances to follow. Travel from Tofino to Ahousaht will be available. We would be greatly honored if you would attend. Thank you for your friendship. Louie Frank and family.
June 26 and 27 Toquart Bay To all family members, you are cordially invited to celebrate the 38th anniversary of Eric and Fanny Mack on June 26 and 27. It will be at Toqart Bay campgrounds. If you would like any further information contact Theresa Mack at (250) 723-7116. Tic Kaa Ii Kwink Games
July 2 to 5 Zeballos The Ehattesaht Tribe is hosting the Tic Kaa Ii Kwink (Northern Region) Games 2009 in Zeballos on July 2 to 5. This is our 8th annual games. More informationat a later date. Cherie John, Northern Region Games Coordinator. Chuck Windsor and Naomi Howard Wedding
July 8 Campbell River
Film-fest in loving memory of Melina Watts
Wedding Announcement: Chuck Windsor & Naomi Howard would like to annouce their Wedding Day, July 8, 2009 at the Thunderbird Hall, Campbell River BC. Please join us in celebrating. For more information or questions please email: sweetcashes@hotmail.com .
May 29 and 30
Garage Sale
Port Alberni
July 11 and 12
In loving memory of Melina Watts. Admission by donation with a minimum request of $5 per person per show. Friday, May 29 Midnight “The Fifth Element,” Saturday May 30, Midnight. “The Dark Night.” The family of the late Melina Watts invite you to attend a film-fest in her honor. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charity. For info contact Sterling at sterlingwatts@shaw.ca or 250-723-3462 after 6 p.m.
Port Alberni
Veda Hille in Concert
Annual BC Elders Gathering
Port Alberni’s First Annual City Wide Garage Sale. Open to all residents buisinesses and artisans. Great for businesses to showcase their products. Perfect for all artisans. Must be open for sale on both days, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must register. Contact the PARC group at kari@tparc.com (north port), lesley@tparc.com (south port); denise@tparc.com (all other areas).
May 31
July 13, 14, 15
Port Alberni
Terrace, BC
Vancouver singer/song writer Veda Hille is performing on Sunday, May 31, 8:00 pm at the Rainbow Room
At the Terrace Arena. Groups are already booking rooms in Kitamaat as Terrace is booked up. Contact
Nelson Keitlah leads a song at the Gill School potlatch on April 24.
Gill potlatch Continued from page 5. Cam Pinkeron, School District # 70 superintendent, then said a few words. He first thanked and acknowledged the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations for allowing him to be in their territories. “I would like to acknowledge the Nuu-chah-nulth education staff, and especially Richard Samuel for all of the work they are doing in the schools. The NTC education staff is doing wonderful things in our schools and a special acknowledgement also to Eileen Haggard,” said Pinkerton of the tribal council education manager. Sherri Cook and students from John Howitt School then handed out gifts to their guests and thanked the host school for allowing their students and staff to witness event. Other students from Alberni and Eighth Avenue School were also present. Olsen announced that lunch was ready to be served. Everyone enjoyed the variety of foods prepared by volunteers of fish, candied, baked, fried and fish soup. The host Gill school then performed a dance after lunch and honored their guests with gifts. Olsen took the opportunity to honor a few of the staff from Gill school and school district # 70 of employees that either were retiring or possibly moving on. The host then invited singers and dancers to perform the popular Hoo-ya-hoo-ya song and dance, which concluded the Gill school mini-potlatch. Olsen expressed his thanks to the leadership club, staff and parents of Gill, and especially to Eileen Haggard and Doug Sam for all of their support and guidance throughout the planning stages and the potlatch. A special acknowledgement also to Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations for their donation of the fish and to Quality Food for supplying the fruit and sandwich foods. “I was really inspired by the words of the ha’wiih and elders and especially very pleased for all of their support and wisdom as it was a great learning experience and was very inspirational for me,” said Olsen. He also mentioned a special thanks and acknowledgement to the resource workers Edward Tatoosh, Brandee Lauder, Kathy Robinson and Ray Sim.
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Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation Members We are in the process of updating our membership’s current mailing address, phone number or e-mail. Please contact Tracy Amos at: Toll Free: 1-800-238-2933 at extension 1361 Or e-mail to tracy.amos@yuquot.ca
Dignified treatment in a time of sorrow for family I, Martha Paul of Hesquiat, would like to give a special thank you to Stephen and Mark Armstrong, Mary Howard, and Noel Abrahams, for being by Nula’s and Ken’s side from day one of the passing away of their dad, Ernie George Dawson, on April 27, 2009. For Danny Howard, chef. He made fabulous breakfasts, lovely lunches, and marvelous dinners for the family that was at Ernie’s apartment. For Felicia Greekas, Stephen Armstrong, and Shelley Joseph, for taking care of all funeral arrangements. For Vancouver Long House Church, Vancouver Friendship Centre, and Squamish Nation, for opening your doors for a beautiful service at your location. For Rory Helen, who made arrangements for a wonderful service in Alert Bay. inner at House of Prayers. To all the cooks for the fantastic spread of food. Gordie Dick for checking up on us, Rory for the hug you gave mom. Chas Charlie) Coon, for opening your home to us Nuu-chah-nulth people. I was approached with a room with a double bed. I said “We all need to stay together.” Yhen my sis, Colleen George, came to me and said “Chas has room for all of us.” Chas opened his door for me, Martha Paul, Josephine George, Fidelia Haiyupis, Ken and Faye Paul, Nula Winchester, Colleen George, and Mary Howard. The boat “Naiad” for bringing us to Kingcome Inlet. A magnificent boat and a lovely ride. Rivers Dawson, Joey and Mike Willie, and Farron Soukochoff, boat captains
who took us up the river to Kingcome. One boat had 10 of us in his boat. Very considerate to drop us of at the easiest spot to get out of the boat and walk to the road. All the family who greeted and fed us, scrumptious food. For the “Limo Drivers”, who were kind enough to bring mom and auntie to the grave site. Mark Armstrong for being by mom’s side in the Limo. Once again, the frivers were willing to take mom to the river on our departure. He said “Your Limo awaits.” Mom will never forget that. He drove his John Deere Tractor car in the water so my mom could get into the boat without having to walk in, or get piggybacked through the water. Noel Abrahams for singing a wonderful song at Ernie’s grave site. Colleen George for getting fruit and water for our trip back, May 4, and for staying with Ken and Nula till the 7th. Thanks to all the beautiful ladies who lifted my mom and auntie’s spirits, my co-pilot Leona, and Jaime Willie, as well as Noel Abrahams, who brought a little laughter to us all. Many, many more who greeted us. Love you all. Yake care,
Thanks for the ride sis! Kleco, Kleco to my sister, Verna Paul. She came from Gold River to pick up six of us in Port McNeil, and brought us to Naniamo. Love you sis Martha
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Birthdays & congratulations Happy 7th birthday to Jacob Barry Dick on May 26. Love Grandma Joanne, papa Allan, uncle Ryan and sister Jo-lynn. XOXO. Happy big 19th birthday girls to Kristina Lambert May 18th and Natasha Charleson May 24th. Love from all the girls and coach Joe of the Port Alberni Lady Jets basketball team. Happy 19th birthday Natasha Charleson for May 24. Natasha, you’re our baby, our princess. You have grown into a beautiful young lady. You bring so much jor to our hearts. We love you always. Mom, dad, brothers, Joe-Joe, Colin and your niece Trinity.
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Happy 19th birthday to Kyle Charleson May 26 and Natasha Charleson May 24 and Grandma Mamie May 24th. We love you guys. From all the family. Happy belated birthday to our baby Terri Robinson. Enjoy your day. We love you. From Mom, Dad, Shawn and family and your baby boy Izaiah Robinson Happy anniversary to my husband Wayne Robinson. Thank you for always being there for your family; it means the world to us all. I love you dear. From your wife Esther. Happy birthday to our daughter-in-law Lia Galligos and Tammy John. Enjoy your day. From Wayne, Esther, Terri and Izaiah. We love you both. May 18: Happy 2nd birthday to our grandson baby Blu Swan Jr. Have a nice day. We love you. Papa, Gramma “G”, Kelli, Dad, Euge Sr., Uncles Washi, “B” Nate Swan. Happy 22nd birthday to our son “Washi” Warren J.C Swan May 13. We love you son! Many more to come. Dad, Mom, Euge Sr, Kelli “B”, Nate, Jaidyn, Euge jr. Swan and Lauren Manuel. May 11: Happy anniversary to my sister Paula and bro-in-law Clifford Lucas. Many more to years to come! Your sister Gena Swan and family.
Looking for Frank Williams. Please call Sandra 1-877-722-3232. Congratulations to our daughter Kelli Swan, who graduated from the Residential and Home Care Attendant program from Discovery College on March 13, exactly nine months after her Grade 12 graduation. We love you and so proud of all your accomplishments in
life. Mom, Dad and family. I’d like to wish my granddaughter happy belated birthday on May 5. Never too late Melanie Titian. Congratulations on your handsome son Jordon D. Titian. What a cutie baby. From Gramma Cecelia. Happy birthday to my sister Arlene on June 12. Holy moley, 65 years. Also to my grandson Steven M.A. Titian on June 15. From Cecelia. Happy birthday June Titian on May 18. By golly, the years are going by! From Auntie Cecelia. Happy1st birthday grandniece Nia on June 6 and Abigail on May 17. Love Gramma Cecelia. A very happy 29th birthday May 17 to my daughter Shauna ‘Ducks’ from
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Mother’s wishes honored On behalf of Peter Frank Sr. and family, we’d like to, at this time, thank the Ahousaht Band for all you’ve done with the passing of our mom Irene Mary Frank. Thank you to Uncle Lou, Robert and Erma Atleo for helping Pete make decisions for the funeral and council. Thank you especially to Carol Thomas and her family, to Martha Taylor for meals you took care of at Peter’s home. Thanks to ladies and men who took care of the meals at Thunderbird Hall, and the ones who took care of the memorial service. It was important we respect Ahousaht Band that’s the purpose of having Memorial Service here in Ahousaht. It was a hard decision to have our mom buried where she wanted, because our dad Archie is also not buried in Ahousaht. We as a family believe in honouring our parents. We loved them both so much. It was an honor to take
care of their wishes. Thank you, thank you. On behalf of Peter Frank Sr. and family. With the passing of our mom Irene Mary Frank we would like to thank the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation for looking after our mom with great respect. Thank you for the meal and donation that was provided from your band. It was our mother’s wish to be buried in your nation. She was so proud of being from your band. Thank you to Auntie Martha Tom, Joey David, Auntie Debbie for being with us from the start. Thank you to men and ladies who made it easy for us to bring her home. She missed her parents and brothers, especially Danny David Jr. so much. We as a family are very proud to be part of Tla-o-qui-aht, proud that we have relations that are so caring. Thank you for honoring our Mom.
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Birthdays & congratulations Mom. Happy birthday to my sister Cindy on May 28. From your sister Moe. Happy 27th birthday to my dear, sweet daughter, June Titian on May 18 and happy first birthday to our precious granddaughter, Nia Frank on June 6. We love you both so much! Happy birthday Gerald Titian on May 18 and to Arlene Paul on June 12. We wish you both the best always! Al, Denise and family. Greetings to my family. I hope you are all well. Every body is just fine here at home. May I please send a belated Mother’s Day to these special ladies: Hi Caroline Heather, Shelley Ann January, Gertrude Iris, Josephine Marie, Allana Kathleen, Lena Marie, Julia Ann, Veronica Amelia, Sarah and Doreen, also to April May and Leah Mitchell. Everyday should be Mother’s Day!
Happy birthday wishes to my sons Roman Gabriel on June 30. Albert Vernon on June 24. Enjoy your special days because you are special. Hey Jamie in Courtenay, Happy birthday! Love Mom, Gramma, Sis and Auntie, Patti Frank. I want to wish happy Mother’s Day to Rosemary Frank! I love you so much. I appreciate everything you have done for me in my life. Now I can pass it down to my children. I am a good mother ‘cause of you. I am so proud of you mom and wish you the best cause you definitely deserve the best. Love you always and forever. Robyn Melanie Frank and grandchildren. I want to wish Happy Mother’s Day to my sisters, Genny, Kim and Daphne and my sister-in-law, June. I hope you all have a wonderful day. I will be thinking of you and wishing I could be with you
all. I want to wish Happy Mother’s Say to my aunties. I love you all. I hope you all have a wonderful day auntie Leona, Matilda, Esther, Karen, Janice, Valerie, Ida, and to all the moms in Ahousaht.
Have a good day. You all deserve it! From Strawb, Bucky and kids. Happy Mother’s Day wishes going out to my wonderful mom Veronica; Continued on page 17.
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Canoe dedicated to the memory of a good friend Continued from page 1. This would be Martin’s ninth canoe that he has offered up as a gift. His first canoe went to late Alex Frank. Jimmy Swan, Russell Kwakseestahla and five canoes were given to his daughters Giselle and Tsimka Martin for their business Tla-ook Adventures. Seitcher was very honored to witness the steaming of the canoe and especially honored to be the recipient of Martin’s work. Seitcher is a cultural support worker for the Quu’asa program for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. “I have been working in the alcohol and drug field since 1981-1982 when I started working at the Kakawis Family alcohol and drug treatment center,” said Seitcher. He was there for 10 years. Seitcher also worked with the tribal council’s residential school program for five years doing contract work. Last year in September Seitcher stepped down from his role as a ha’wilth and passed his seat down to his son Ray Jr.
Joe Martin fills the canoe, the 42nd one he had built, with rocks heated in a fire to steam and widen it, one of the final steps in canoe building. The canoe should be completed within a couple of weeks, Martin said, with painting, a little finishing and a few
touch ups to do. The seats also needed to be complete. Seitcher has plans to bring the canoe to Port Alberni once it is finished. “The canoe can be used by any of my family members should they want to join in on the popular canoe journeys anytime in the future,” said Seitcher. Martin credits his late father Bob Martin Sr. for teaching him many of the traditions he still practices. “When I was about nine or 10 years old, my father used to just tell me that he is taking me either fishing or in the forest where he would be carving a canoe. First I just watched him carving and eventually I picked up an adze and
started carving,” said Martin. His brothers Carl and Bill assisted in making the canoe he is giving Seitcher. The Martin family is a well-known canoe-building family. Martin said he first started building the canoe at Kennedy Lake four years ago. Typically it would take three people 15 days of a minimum of 12 hours a day to carve a 25-foot canoe. Martin worked on a second canoe at the lake during that four-year period. Late ha’wilth Ben Andrews from Hesquiaht also taught Martin the art of canoe making. “One of the main things I learned from Andrews was that it is better to use a string to level a canoe and that you can only level a canoe from the stern. He taught me to also use a rock as weight and level the canoe from the stern to the bow,” said Martin. Martin has many fond memories of Andrews, spending a lot of time with him as he was making a canoe. He also remembers that Andrews would make two canoes in a month and that just was amazing. Andrews taught him to start two canoes as it is a better use of his time and energy. Martin was very pleased with the steaming process of the canoe. “I could feel the presence of my dear friend and relative late ha’wilth Jerry Jack’s spirit with us today and the steaming of the canoe went very well,” said Martin.
Photo by Jack F. Little
Above: Ray Seitcher Jr., Joe Martin and Ray Seitcher Sr. are in good humor during the efforts on May 9 when Martin went about steaming a canoe he is planning on giving to Ray Sr. Right: The canoe before steaming.
Birthdays & congratulations The best granny ever Margarita; all my beautiful daughters; Michelle, Joni, Gaylene, Janelle. I hope all of you have the best day ever. Being a mother is the most rewarding job ever. I should know. Just to let you all know I couldn’t do it without any one of you! Love you gals always and forever. To the newest mother in our family Keisha. Wishing you all the best with my nephew Quintin! Love always from Eva. Happy 11th birthday to my niece Cheyanne Dick on May 28. Love your auntie Anne and family. Hope you have
a wonderful day. Happy birthday to Deven HayesRichards who turned 14 on May 14! I hope you have a great year ahead and a wonderful day. Someday we will be able to share your birthday with you. You are a special person who means a great deal to a lot of people. Have a great day! Love from Robyn, Allen and Kids. Happy birthday Craig Mather! I hope you had fun on May 12. I wish we could have been there to share with you bro...Love ya. I wish you the best and I know you deserve it. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy
birthday to dear Craig. Happy birthday to you. Woot Woot. Love from Strawb, Bucky and kids. Happy birthday to our son Charlie Felix Tom who turns 21 on May 16. My big baby! Lots of love for you son. Enjoy this special day. Lots of love from mom and dad and your only sister Rachel and brothers junior and Matt and our precious baby Desirae. Happy birthday to my Uncle Remi Tom on May 23 from your nephew Matthew Remi Joseph Tom. Happy birthday to our neice Lisa Marie Tom. Love you niecie pie. Have a good
day. Love you uncle Des and Auntie Sheila and your niece Desirae. Happy belated birthday to my daughter Nicole on May 6 and to my husband Jim on May 19. I love you both so much and you put up with a great deal having a mother like me. You are both so wonderful. Mom and Deb.
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Nuu-chah-nulth Registry and Treaty Information ...
For Purchase
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Registering events are very important! · Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as possible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration/Statement of Band Affiliation form and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these consent forms can be obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC Office. Registration takes 6 - 8 weeks. · Transfers: Are you wishing to transfer to another Band? Write to the Band you want to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent to transfer form, also, notify the Band you are currently in and let them know your intentions. · Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate certificates to up date the Indian Registry Lists. A consent form needs to be completed for any name changes. · Are you turning 18 soon? If you would like your own registration number then you have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes 6 - 8 weeks (no longer automatic). · All documents are to be submitted to Rosie Little - Indian Registry Administrator at the NTC Office, with the exception of Ditidaht, Hesquiaht, Huu-ay-aht and Tla-o-qui-aht. Contact these First Nations directly. To have a status card issued through NTC from these four First Nations please have your Indian Registry Administrator fax approval and your information prior to coming into the office if possible. · Does your First Nation have their membership code in place? If so, and you would like the above events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP" then it is EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as well. · Your First Nation needs your current address and phone number so they can contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. · First Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your convenience.
FOR SALE: Autotel- GL2035. Great for remote areas, fishing vessel. Priced at $550.00. Call Ron at 250-923-6972. FOR PURCHASE: Blue beads. $2.50 per bead. Lovely replicas. Please call 250-248-4486 or e-mail winchee@shaw.ca.
FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Windstar. Asking $7,000.00 Serious enquires only. 250-745-6237.
Ahousaht (250) 670-9563 - Fax: (250) 670-9696 General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. V0R 1A0 Ditidaht First Nation 1-888-745-3366 - Fax: (250) 745-3332 PO Box 340 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M8 Ehattesaht 1-888-761-4155 - Fax: (250) 761-4156 PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0 Hesquiaht First Nation New Toll Free 1-866-670-1181 - Fax: (250) 670-1102 PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0
Misc. HOUSE RENOVATIONS: Phone Bill Webster 250-723-5624. FOR SALE: “George Watts – Creating Greatness” books: $20 each. All sales proceeds go to George Watts Scholarship Fund. Call Caledonia at NEDC: 250-724-3131 FOR SALE: 12 X 65’ Mobile Trailer (or looking for a piece of land to move on to). Also for sale 27” TV - $75., 20” TV $25., 13” TV brand new - $50. Phone 250720-0962 FOR SALE: Couch and love seat, entertainment unit and coffee table. Call 250-723-4096 after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: 16 FT. Malibu 90 horse yamaha $4,400 takes boat and motor. ‘94 GMC half-ton truck for sale $4,000 obo. 250-745-6220. Matthew Edgar. 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. LOOKING FOR donations to buy a
headstone for the late Sidney D. Mack and Lawrence J. Mack. Call Bernice Mack-Newnham 250-723-0905.
Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness (250) 757-9366 or blackstoned@shaw.ca
Hupacasath First Nation (250) 724-4041 - Fax: (250) 724-1232 PO Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Huu-ay-aht First Nation 1-250-728-3414 PO Box 70, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0 Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ (250) 332-5259 - Fax: (250) 332-5210 General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. V0P 1J0 Mowachaht / Muchalaht (250) 283-2015 - Fax: (250) 283-2335 Toll free - (800) 238 - 2933 PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. V0P 1G0
Tattoos by Rick Call (250) 724-4931
Nuchatlaht First Nation (250) 332-5908 - Fax: (250) 332-5907 PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0
Blackhawk Autobody Port Alberni Call Marcel Dorward 250-720-3780
Uchucklesaht Tribe (250) 724-1832 - Fax: (250) 724-1806 PO Box 1118 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Ucluelet First Nation (250) 726-7342 Fax: (250) 726-7552 PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. V0R 3A0
Services EMPLOYMENT: Weekend/On-Call Resource Care Worker Ooh-ah-tluk-kuu-wil Society Youth Resource Home. Drop Off Resume/Pick up Application Package at 4890 Beaver Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC. WANTED: Free music cds. Will pick up. Call 250-723-8085.
FOREVER MEDIA: Do you have old VHS Tapes that you want turned into DVD’s? Forever Media can help you do that; I can also serve as a Computer Consultant (Computer Repairs, Setup, etc.). Grant Watts, Forever Media Computers: Technician, Consultant and Digitizer of analogue media (vhs and audio tapes). 250-9188508 email forevermedia@gmail.com 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 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. Call250670-1191; e-mail: spuds_18@hotmail.com Rebecca Atleo Principal: Hesquiaht Place of Learning CAR FOR SALE: 1986 Firebird. 2 door, seats up to 4 people, white, flip up headlights, good condition. Also, included are 4 spare tires (2 large tires for the back). I need a larger vehicle for grandkids. For more information, contact Lavigne Jack at 250-286-3393 or cell 250-202-5560.
FOR SALE: 2004 Chevy Cavalier, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 cylinder, air conditioned, CD/radio, 1 owner cobalt blue, will make a great grad gift. Asking $9,000 or I will consider a nearest offer. Phone Dave at 723-9870 or cel 731-6222. FOR SALE: 115 Horsepower Merc
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations (250) 725-3233 - Fax: (250) 725-4233 PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. V0R 2Z0 Tseshaht First Nation Toll Free: 1-888-724-1225 - Fax: (250) 724-4385 5091 Mission Rd. Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 8X9
FOR SALE: Cedar weaving by wii-nuk Mary Martin. 1-250-7169991 or cel 250-7394240 www.cedarweaving.com cedarweaving@shaw.ca. SIEBER’S STILL KICK’N Fresh Live Prawns and Crab. Now Selling in Port Alberni. Prawns $12.00 lb. Crab $8.00 each. Call Krystal Anderson (Sieber) 7231725 to make your order. ROOMS FOR RENT IN NANAIMO. Close to Vancouver Island University. $500 per month. phone: (250) 716-9991 Cell: (250) 668-9118
Bruce Kivell Owner Operator Phone 250-720-6199 Email kframesnrenos@live.ca
outboard motor. Like new. Test 150 compression in all 4 cylinders. Half price. Ask for Willie (250) 723-8249.
May 21, 2009 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 19 Artists Cedar Weaver: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.ca ARTIST: Anne M. Robinson. Cedar bark jewellry, artwork, including cedar roses, taking orders 723-4827. Authentic basket-weaving grass, picked and processed by Linda Edgar of Nitinaht, 3 corner, sharp and swamp grass and cedar bark. Please call 741-4192 in Nanaimo.
House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion Denise Williams, Designer Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 382-7379 Email: winchee@pacificcoast.net James “Wihayaqa,cik” Swan Native Artist. 250-383-9779 home 250-361-7389 cell jamesswan@telus.net jfswan@finearts.uvic.ca
Gordon Dick Nuu-cchah-nnulth Art in Gold Silver & Wood. Phone 250-723-9401 e-mail: gordondick@shaw.ca
3395 4TH AVE., Port Alberni, BC, V9Y4G8 (250) 724-6831
FIRST NATIONS WILDCRAFTERS, BC: C. Anne Robinson and Keith Hunter “specializing in non timber and other value added forest products and services” 7000 "A" Pacific Rim Hwy., Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8Y3, Phone: 250-720-8907, FirstNationsWildcrafters1@shaw.ca www.FirstNationsWildcrafters.com
For Purchase FOR SALE: Carvings such as coffee table tops, clocks, plaques, 6’ totems, canoes made by Charlie Mickey 731-4176. Place an order my mail PO Box 73, Zeballos, BC, V0P 2A0. BASKET WEAVING FOR SALE: Grad Hat Regalia, Baskets, Weaving material, specializing in Maquinna Hat Earrings. Available to teach at conferences and workshops. Call Julie Joseph (250) 7299819. FOR SALE: Weedeater and carvings. Call Bruce 728-3414 if you’re interested. PACIFIC BALANCE SEAL OIL your source of OMEGA 3. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA’s) (the good fats). Available from Faith and Richard Watts @ (250) 724-2603 (cel) 731-5795. FOR SALE: Sweaters & sweatpants, blankets and baby blankets, denim handbags. Order from Doreen and Anna Dick at 250 204-2480. FOR SALE: One 471 Diesel engine with capitol gear, 2 ½ - 1 reduction in good running order. Can be seen in Ahousaht. Call Chester @ 720-9736 or 670-2587. FOR SALE: Creosote Timbers: 36’ x 13” x 14”, 23’ x 13”x14”, 41’ x 12” x 7”, 18’x12”x7” and odds and ends. Call Willy at (250) 735-072.
CLASSIFIED ADS For Purchase FOR SALE: Hair for sale. Phone Georgina at (250) 294-0185 FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista. Secluded location. Sold with bed and breakfast business. $225,000. (250) 7253482. FOR SALE: Native Beadwork: Chokers, Anklets, Bracelets, Keychains, Earrings and also fancy Chokers, moccasin pins or earrings. E-mail me at muriel_malcolm@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Deer hides. $10.00 each. Excellent for drum making. 724-2932. FOR SALE: Silk screening company. Can do up to 500 shirt per day. Can do four to eight colors. Call Billy Keitlah at (250) 731-9943. FOR SALE: Cowichan Toques. Great Christmas gifts. $30.00 ea. or 2 for $40. For more information, contact Yvonne Tatoosh at 250-723-1935. SERVICES OFFERED: Everyone needs a break. Will do housekeeping, yard work, shopping, cooking and babysitting. Seniors discount @ $8 per hour and $9 per hour cash only. Mary Anne 250-720-0962.
Wanted WANTED TO BUY: DVD movies at $3 each. 723-1465 WANTED TO BUY: Good used running 90 HP motor with controls. Please phone Bernard at 1-250-670-1133. WANTED: Old college study texts to be donated. Any subject, any level. Call Robin collect at (250) 726-2040. Will arrange for pick-up. WANTED: To buy house on Tseshaht Reserve. Call Jay 250-723-7772 or cel 735-2596. WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie th John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6 St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. WANTED: Ucluelet First Nation is looking to build a contact list for carpenters & contractors. Please send us this information by contacting us at (250)7267342 or fax (250)726-7552 attention to Housing Administrator.
Accommodations FOR RENT: A non-profit organization has rooms to rent, by the day, week or month. Very reasonable rates for Room and Board. Also, there is a Boardroom available for rent. For information phone 723-6511. FOR RENT: Equipment for power point and DVD presentations. Projector and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit required. Telephone: 250-724-5290. NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open year round! Coastal rainforest and worldclass recreation at your doorstep! For reservations and other information call 250-745-3844. TOQUART BAY CONVENIENCE STORE, CAMPGROUND & MARINA: Reservations available. Open year round. Status cigs available. 1-250- 726-8306 or 1-250-726-8349.
Automotive FOR SALE: 1 ton crew cab on propane. $2500. (250) 735-0833. FOR SALE: 1988 GMC 1 ton crew cab; new tires, new clutch, new starter, new batteries, $3,500 o.b.o. Phone: (250) 726-2949, or cell:(250) 726-6287. FOR SALE: 1989 Ford F-150. Blue 5spd. 4X4 V8 351 Motor, tinted Window, P/W, P/L, Lift Kit, New Trans, New Clutch, New Muffler, New Rear End, New Battery, New Starter/Alternator. LOTS INVESTED BUT MUST SELL $1500 OBO. (250) 724-1683.
Services Offered
MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 724-2603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. ELEGANT ADVANTAGE DECORATING AND CATERING SERVICES: Tracey Robinson @ home:723-8571. We do all occasions: Weddings, Showers, Graduations, Banquets, Brunches, Dinners, * Super Host and Food Safe Certified* PROFESSIONAL available for Workshops/ Conferences. Healing Circles/Retreats/ Canoe Journeys. Contract or full-time position. Holistic massage and aromatherapy with essential oils by Raven Touch. Please contact Eileen Touchie @250-726-7369 or 726-5505. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975. FOR HIRE:Pickup truck and driver. Need something transported or towed? Transport/move furniture, fridge, stoves, outboard motors, your boat, canoe or travel trailer towed or moved. By the km and by the hour. Call 250-724-5290. FREE LANGUAGE CLASSES: at Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor Tat Tatoosh. Monday and Wednesday Nights. 7 pm to 9 pm. (Bring your own pen and paper). Parenting Skills for Parents and Tots. Fridays from 3 – 4 pm. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. cuu kleco. Edward Tatoosh, Certified Linguist. TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, native dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind and crib players. Come and share some special times with us. If you are interested, please contact Bunt Cranmer at 724-5655. MASK FOR SALE: By Patrick Amos $2000 obo. 250 735 8435
Lost and Found LOST: At Junior All Native Championships during Spring Break: one blue gym bag containing Reversible blue and white, Ditidaht Hawks Jersey with Cherie on blue side and number 13 also long-sleeve Wolfpack shirt. This jersey is brand new and we would like the return of it please. Contact Phyllis Shaw at 250745-3253 (home) or 250-745-3223 (work) or email phyllis_shaw_74@hotmail.com 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: Red Camera (720-5191). LOST: A hummingbird carved by Butch Dick on a black cord [necklace] at the Evelyn Marshall potlatch on October 25th in the Alberni Athletic Hall. Contact : 250-598-0502. LOOKING FOR MY SPEED BOAT: 18 ½ foot, colour is white with orange stripe, hard top, in board out board motor, 14K31371, leave a message for Henry Charlie at 723-1984 or 670-2355.
Employment SPEAKER AVAILABLE: I’ll be available for Workshops and public speaking for people who live with F.A.S.D. (250) 315-2188. I was born with this Sept. 26, 1969. Tim Manson.
Mr. Martin the Magician is taking bookings for all locations. Phone 250995-2942.
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. CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, or teach how to build canoe. Call Harry Lucas 735-5706. WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20’ boat. Call Michael @ 720-6026. FOR SALE. Nets –Different Sizes, Different prices, make an offer. Trolling gear – offers. View – 5010 Mission Rd. Phone – 723-9894. FOR SALE: 48’ Fiberglass Troller. Area F license. Very reasonably priced. View at sellyourboat.ca. Phone (250) 380-3028. FOR SALE: F-225 hp Yamaha 2002 outboard motor. Dealer maintained. 250735-1724. FOR SALE: 24-ft herring skiff. Great shape. 250-735-1724 For Sale: 28’, 1983 Spirit. Command bridge, hardtop stern roof, all new canvas & canopy, twin 350 Chev engines (570 hrs), Volvo dual props, hydraulic steering, anchor winch, all electronics, kitchen, bathroom, security system, hot water. $23,000. (down from $25,000). Any offer will be considered. Call (250) 723-1496. 1 BOAT FOR SALE: 1 - 32 foot fiberglass, 180 horse Isuzu motor, radar and colour sounder. Serious inquiries only. Boat can be seen in Ucluelet. Phone 250-726-4620. MARINE ISUZU ENGINE MODEL 6BD, 145 HP complete with capitol marine gear, 2 ½ to 1 ratio recently overhauled engine and gear. Any serious offers will be considered. Call Louie Frank Sr @ 250.670.9573 (home) or 250.670.9563 (work).
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