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Health Ability Fair draws large crowd By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Dr. Evan Adams, deputy provincial health officer of British Columbia, emceed the video screenings of the interim First Nations Health Council’s "Safer Nations - Injury Prevention" video contest and was part of a panel of judges that rewarded Michelle Colyn of Tseshaht first prize for her video “Stolen Moments.” The other panelists were Laura Jameson, health director of Skwlax Wellness Centre, and Dr. Perry Kendall, the provincial health officer.
Safety video nets top prize for film-maker By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Vancouver—A Tseshaht woman has taken top spot in a video contest called “Safer Nations – Injury Prevention.” run by the interim First Nations Health Council Michelle Colyn, 22, daughter of Boyd and Valerie Gallic, won $5,000 for her video entitled “Stolen Moments.” Michelle’s husband Aaron Colyn helped film the video, and father-in-law John Colyn wrote the music. The video is a two-and-a-half minute public service announcement that warns of the dangers of texting and not wearing a seatbelt while driving. In the film, Michelle plays a young woman called Amy who has a bright future, or would have if it weren’t for a poor decision one day. We see Amy celebrate milestones in her life—a birthday, an engagement, a wedding, a baby—and then in a flash all this possibility is rolled back to the moment that she chooses to drive while texting. This is the first video contest that Michelle has entered. It all started with an email from her mom about the call for submissions. Aaron and Michelle
belong to a film group in Nanaimo for people interested in movie making, so they weren’t without knowledge or skill. When Michelle received the entry form in January, her first thought on the safety theme was that her film should deal with texting and driving, because it is a dangerous preoccupation that she believes people can relate to. She also had in her mind the idea of the rewind technique that she wanted to appear in the film. “I liked watching her life go backward,” said Michelle. She said it reinforces the idea that this good life could be quickly taken away. The goal of her PSA was to make a video that was relevant, effective and that would make an impact. Submissions closed on April 27, and it was about two weeks later that she learned that she was a finalist. That meant a free trip to Vancouver where her film and those of the other finalists would be shown at the Gathering Wisdom health forum held May 15 to 17. Dr. Evan Adams, the deputy provincial health officer of British Columbia, emceed the video screenings and was part of a panel of judges that reviewed the submissions. The other panelists were Laura Jameson, health director of Skwlax Wellness Centre, and Dr. Perry Kendall, the provincial health officer. Continued on page 3.
Inside this issue... Shawn Atleo on the campaign trail, again................Page 2 Surprises in store for the Tlu-picch Games...............Page 4 Young entrepreneur brings home the hardware......Page 5 Improved communication needed..............................Page 9 Community and Beyond............................................Page 10
Port Alberni–The Maht Mahs gymnasium was buzzing with activity May 23 and May 24 as the Disability Access Committee hosted another successful ability fair. The two-day event provided an opportunity for people to hear and ask questions of invited health care and safety speakers, visit information booths or enjoy free services like massage, haircuts and manicures. John Gomez of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Quu%asa program welcomed people to fair and to Tseshaht territory, which he said is shared with Hupacasath. Helen Dick said an opening prayer before Barney Williams introduced himself as emcee. In his opening remarks, NTC President Cliff Atleo spoke first in the Nuu-chahnulth language. He said he appreciates the welcome from Tseshaht and the work of the planning committee, who he said are thinking of services the NTC could provide for our people. “I talk about how things change over a short time; how they tried to take the Indian out of us,” said Atleo. “The tribal council as a collective is always about providing support for our people.” Atleo said that there are more disabled people and “We need more resources to
provide support, help and guidance. It’s important to speak up, it’s important to ask,” said Atleo. A new healthcare agreement between the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA), the federal government and 203 first nations throughout province will see first nations taking over their own healthcare services. “We’ll be making policies and giving direction,” said Atleo, adding this conference is about delivering a message; that each and every one of us is useful. NTC Vice President Priscilla SabbasWatts spoke of inclusivity of all Nuuchah-nulth people. “I know how passionate (NTC Executive Director Florence Wylie) is about these issues. As Nuu-chah-nulth people every single one of us has something to offer. I urge you to offer your gifts to one another and acknowledge to yourself that you have these gifts. We’re very resilient people; we’ve been through a lot and we’re still very strong.” Wylie said the ability fair would create opportunities where we can share with one another, learn from one another and support one another. “We are lucky to have tremendous support from ha’wiih, VIHA, private companies and other agencies who see the value of having these types of gatherings,” said Wylie as she acknowledged the generous contributions made to the fair. Continued on page 6 and 7.
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Atleo says we are “Stronger Together” By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter “Are you ready for round two?” With these words, Shawn A-in-chut Atleo officially launched his re-election campaign for the top position at the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Atleo has been national chief since 2009 when it took 23 hours in Calgary to declare him the victor over challenger Perry Bellegarde. This year the battleground will be Toronto at the AFN assembly from July 17 to 19. Voting will begin on July 18. The Atleo team has learned a thing, or two, since that election, said Grand Chief Doug Kelly of the Sto:lo Nation. Like: Team Atleo loves Atleo more than the other teams love their candidates, he said. And there was a lot of love in the room on May 24 where supporters returned to the place where it all began in 2009, the Chief Joe Mathias Centre in Squamish territory. A-in-chut announced his leadership intentions in ‘Joe’s House’ back then, and he gathered friends and supporters again to begin his bid for a second term in office. Squamish Chief Ian Campbell and the Squamish singers led the national chief into the hall singing late Joe Mathias’ song. Campbell welcomed people to his territory and commended A-in-chut on his commitment over the past three years to bring about change to the policies and laws of Canada that have “impeded” First Nations authority. After a moment of reflection to remember those people who had gone before, the Squamish then sang the Warrior Song, because there was still more work to be done, said Campbell. Tawanee Joseph, who led the Four Host First Nations participation in the 2010 Olympics held in Vancouver, served as emcee for the night. He said he was honored to help kick-start the movement that will lead to Toronto in July. Atleo’s close friend and long-time colleague Michelle Corfield introduced Ain-chut with a speech that spoke about her prediction in 2000 that he would one day lead the chiefs. She recounted the
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Shawn A-in-chut Atleo is surrounded by support, including those chiefs that signed his nomination papers on May 24 to begin his re-election campaign for the position of national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. The election will be in Toronto during the AFN assembly to be held July 17 to July 19. steps he had taken to get to this day, and Atleo then admitted something to the said the national chief had put down the gathering. He said that even very foundation for the work to come in this recently he had wondered “why am I second term. here?” referring to the leadership path “His work is not done,” she said to he had walked in his adulthood. roaring applause and a standing ovation “I wanted to be a chef,” he said. as Atleo joined her before his supporters. But during a trip to northern He told them that he was filled with grati- Manitoba he met a boy named Jayden tude for the life that he had. who made it crystal clear, so that he has Atleo spoke of his roots in Ahousaht no doubt why his path has led to the and his family, including his late grandAFN. mother that had been at his side in He described the home where Jayden Calgary as he struggled over the hours in lived. It was a 12 ft. by 13 ft. building his first AFN election. He said it was her with no running water, no electricity, strength that helped sustain him ballot with a slop bucket on the porch because after ballot. there were no toilets. But despite living He remembered his Granny Elsie as in what many of us would consider they were nearing the 5 o’clock a.m. extreme poverty, Jayden had big plans mark of that first election. People were for his life, said Atleo. lying down and tired out, he said, but she “I want to work in the Northern told them “We are potlatch people. We Store,” said Jayden. He had hope and can go all night long.” optimism, and the boy stays in Atleo’s Atleo said the 2009 theme of his cammind and heart. paign was “It’s Our Time.” This time the Atleo said it is the young Jaydens in theme is “Stronger Together.” He spoke First Nations across Canada that galvaabout the struggles of many nations and nizes his resolve to create a better the change that happens when all First world. A-in-chut promised he will be Nations come together in unity to help relentless as he seeks equality in their them. He said people try to divide First chances for educational success. Nations with our “so-called differAtleo also spoke about another ences”—treaty, non-treaty; on reserve and tremendous challenge facing First off. But change occurs when the focus is Nations and that is the issue around put on coming together despite those dif- water protection. ferences. Continued on page 3.
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Stolen Moments warns of drive/texting dangers Continued from page 1. Michelle said she was very pleasantly surprised at being the first place prize winner. She said there were some very good videos presented. There were six videos that made it to the finals. Second place and $2,500 went to Trevor Mack for a video called “Safety is a Universal Language.” It showed the many Indigenous words for “be careful” and the things that we do to keep ourselves safe. The third prize of $1,000 was won by Candace Curr for “Safe Body Honoured Spirit,” which focused on the dangerous situations that we put ourselves in, like riding a bike without a helmet, or taking a spin in a watercraft without a lifejacket. Honorable mention went to “Masked Driver” by Dionne Jackson, in which a supernatural being appears in the passenger seat and gives the driver a scolding about his bad driving habits. An audience award was given to the video “Ride On Be Safe,” which came
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from the Seabird Island Community School of the Sto: lo Nation with students representing “excellent bike safety.” To see the videos, visit the interim First Nations Health Council at http://www.fnhc.ca Friends and family have been excited and happy for Michelle’s achievement. They want to see more of her creative film work, but that will have to wait because Michelle is currently focusing on her summer internship with Uu-a-thluk Fisheries at the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. Michelle is the capacity building intern and is currently helping to coordinate six five-day summer science camps in association with the Science Venture program at the University of British Columbia. There will be two camps in Port Alberni, and one each in Toquaht, Tsaxana, Nitinaht Lake and Zeballos during the months of July and August. Look for a biography of Michelle on page 8 of this paper. As for Michelle’s prize money, well, that’s already been spent, she laughed. Her little car had been set to retire and the cash prize hastened that event. She’s now commuting to her internship in a new Fiat.
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Welcome new team member to Qua%asa The Qua%asa team now includes a female Resolution Health Support Worker. Lisa Robinson (nee Charleson) will work alongside Richard Watts and Richard Lucas to help people in a number of areas around residential school compensation and healing from past trauma, the legacy of the residential school experience. Robinson’s family includes husband Russell (Ahousaht), and children Tony Frank (with wife Crystal and son Cassius), Tana Robinson, Chaleen Robinson, and Russell Robinson Jr. Her grandparents are Pat and Maime Charleson (Hesquiaht, Mowachaht) on her mom late Eileen Charleson’s side, and late Archie Thompson on dad late Larry Thompson’s side (Toquaht). Lisa has been employed with Qua%asa now for two weeks, but did the job for three years at Tsow-Tun Le Lum treatment centre so is familiar with the duties of RHSW, she said. During an interview with Ha-Shilth-Sa, Lisa shared she was born into the residential school legacy and attended residential school herself. She has a passion for helping survivors and their children come into healing now and even after the settlement agreement has come and gone. “We are all in this together,” she said. It is up to survivors to figure out what they need and what can be done to help each other through the resulting difficul-
ties of the residential school system. Part of her duties is to prepare people for the Independent Assessment Process (IAP). This is a part of the Indian Residential School Settlements Agreement compensation package. It goes beyond the Common Experience Payment, which all residential school students were entitled to receive based on being removed from their families, communities, and culture. The IAP is for those who suffered additional abuse, including sexual and serious physical abuse. Lisa will help people who are going through the hearing process from an emotional perspective, but also provide some insight into what’s happening on the legal front, cutting through the legal jargon to make it understandable. Lisa and the other RHSWs will also counsel survivors on their rights in dealing with lawyers and the standard of service survivors should expect. She will also be a link to other supports, like connecting people to therapists and cultural people. She said the Qua%asa office is a busy one, and with the deadline approaching for applying for the AIP (Sept. 19), it is expected to get a lot busier. Richard Watts said he believes there are a lot of people who have been struggling with the idea of applying for AIP. Continued on page 9.
Atleo seeking second term as national chief
Continued from page 2. He said we can choose a vision where the quality of our lakes, rivers and streams are pristine. He said First Nations have inherited a responsibility around the stewardship of their environment. It’s time, he said. “The Jaydens need us to be bold now.” He said the birds, fish, plants and animals need us now. The Atleo election team had gathered A-in-chut’s official endorsers together and they made a public display of signing his nomination papers. First was Ahousaht Chief Councillor John O. Frank who was the nominator; then a stream of chiefs sat down to endorse that nomination, including Listuguj Chief Allison Matallic from Atlantic Canada. Ahousaht, Atleo’s home community, were well represented at the event, including hereditary leadership. Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna Lewis George and wife Cathy brought their own special brand of endorsement to the launch. Grand Chief Doug Kelly and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, twin generals in the first election bid, also pledged their support for this second run. Kelly said there had been questions about Atleo’s ability in 2009. “Is he old enough? Is he strong enough? Is he experienced enough? Can he do the job of national chief? And we said ‘Yes.’”
Kelly said Atleo had shown us through his lived teachings that “love wins over hate every time. That truth will triumph over lies. And that culture and spirituality will sustain us.” The fear and doubts about Atleo’s leadership have been proved unfounded, Kelly said. Said Phillip: “I am absolutely convinced that you will be re-elected.” Phillip said Atleo has been “aptly described as the National Chief of Hope.” Rather than dwell on a dark history that includes the residential school experience, Atleo works hard to come up with solutions to the challenges facing First Nations people. He has made himself accessible to nations from coast to coast to coast. “I admire your deep commitment,” Phillip said. There were many similar speeches made May 24, but it may be the songs that stay with Atleo as he embarks on his re-election campaign. Chief Willie Charlie closed the evening with a prayer song to protect Atleo. He said when prayers are offered for someone they often are touched immediately by them. Charlie said he hoped the prayer song will sustain Atleo and give him strength over the next few months. “It is still our time, and we are stronger together,” Charlie said.
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Calling all princesses…
Help us celebrate 30 years of Tlu-piich By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—The Tlu-piich Games Committee had its first meeting on May 29 and games coordinator Richard Samuel had a few surprises to announce for the 30th anniversary of the weeklong sporting and cultural event. First, the dates have changed to Aug. 7 to Aug. 12. Usually the games begin on the August long-weekend, but this year the facilities are not available because the City of Port Alberni is celebrating its 100th year birthday and have booked Bob Daily field at that time. The second surprise is that the Nuuchah-nulth Princess Pageant and the Role Model Contest is to be revived. The Princess pageant is for Nuu-chahnulth girl ages 14 to 16 who are attending school and showing good effort
there. Contestants must have knowledge of their culture, have ongoing communication with their First Nations, and be available for a retreat. The tentative date for the pageant retreat is July 16. There contestants will be trained in speech making, learn cultural skills like cedar weaving, and will be provided with teachings from elders. The date of the pageant competition is July 23. The winner must be able to appear at the Tlu-piich Games, the Nuuchah-nulth Annual Gerneral Assembly and youth events throughout the territory. The Role Model event is for youth ages 17 to 24, and contestants also must attend the pageant and Tlu-piich games. They must either be attending school with good effort or have completed school and have short and long-term goals and dreams. Watch the Ha-Shilth-Sa facebook and website in the future for links to contestant rules and registration forms.
The Tlu-piich committee is looking for former pageant princess who would like to attend the games on this milestone occasion. The games will also enter a float for the Canada Day parade in Port Alberni, and would like the princesses to ride in the parade to celebrate Tlu-piich and the history of the competition. Contact Leisa Fred with the games committee at the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council office at 724-5757 if you would like to take part.
Back by popular demand is the canoe races. Last year was the first year the canoe races were brought back to the games and there were three entries. This year Samuel hopes to grow that competition. Track and Field will begin the games and slo and fast pitch will wind the games up. Other events will be revealed in time. The next games committee is set for June 20th beginning at 9 a.m. in the main boardroom at the tribal council building in Port Alberni.
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GRADE ONE - THREE DRAWS THE NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOLDING 10 DRAWS FOR $50.00 EACH FOR NUUCHAH-NULTH STUDENTS IN GRADES ONE - THREE WHO ARE DOING WELL IN SCHOOL. (Yuu>u%i%>ath= STUDENTS DO NOT QUALIFY) IF YOUR CHILD IS DOING WELL ACADEMICALLY, HAS GOOD ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATES IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND IS HELPFUL TO OTHERS PLEASE FILL IN THE FOLLOWING FORM AND MAIL IT TO THE N.T.C., P.O. BOX 1383, PORT ALBERNI OR DROP IT OFF AT THE OFFICE, 5001 MISSION RD. PORT ALBERNI BY JULY 5, 2012 NOON. STUDENTS NAME: PARENT/GAURDIAN: SCHOOL: TRIBE: DATE:
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NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL GRADE 12 AND POST SECONARY GRADUATION CELEBRATION FRIDAY JUNE 22, 2012 ALBERNI ATHLETIC HALL (3727 Roger St, Port Alberni) Port Alberni 3:00 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL EILEEN HAGGARD, 724-5757 OR EMAIL Eileen.Haggard@nuuchahnulth.org The Grade 12 Graduation application forms can be down loaded from the N.T.C. website - www.nuuchahnulth.org or picked up from your band office or the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council office. (Ahousaht, Toquaht and Yuu>u%i>ath= students are ineligible. For further information please contact your tribal office) Chuu!
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From left to right: Erick Michael of E Michael Productions, with Dameon Cox (vocals) and Darien Baker (piano). They returned from Winnipeg with the Social Media E-Spirit Award.
Youth starts business by laying down tracks By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Winnipeg—Are you looking for some beats to put your lyrics to? Well, look no further than award-winning Erick Michaels and his E Michael Productions. The Ehattisaht First Nations youth has been making music for more than two years, and has recently turned his hobby into a money-making venture, thanks to a little prodding from teacher Mr. Barber and the E-Spirit business plan competition hosted annually by Business Development Bank of Canada. The E-Spirit competition is for Aboriginal students in grades 10 to 12 which develops entrepreneurship through a series of projects that lead to an allexpense paid trip to a national gathering, this year held in Winnipeg from May 15 to 17. There, the top 50 teams of 500 from across Canada present their business ideas during a tradeshow, group presentation and take part in the E-Spirit awards ceremony. Erick has just returned to Ocluje from Winnipeg where he picked up the Social Media Award, one of 13 awarded annually. “E Michael Productions created the most activity on our Facebook page,” said Dianna Hudson, Aboriginal Banking Manager with BDC. “During the second social media challenge, they generated the most votes and likes, as well as com-
ments. Over 200 people voted for the EMichael Productions facebook page. This was the deciding factor in the award.” The award goes to the team that participates in the Social Media challenges, are actively involved in E-Spirit Social Media (Facebook and Twitter) through comments, submissions of content and provides feedback through social media. Buddies in the music biz, Damien Cox (vocals) and Darian Baker (piano), have had Erick’s back since the beginning and work with the beat-master on his creations. Currently their library includes 18 instrumentals which can be leased for use, or purchased outright. Erick has clients and works with artists all the way down to California. In six weeks he’s already tripled his projected income for the first four months of his business. Erick admits that when he started to compose on a free download called Fruity Loops Studio the results were “pretty bad”, but you can hear how far Erick’s developed by visiting his Youtube site at http://www.youtube.com/user/Michaelb oy08 Now he provides backtracks and digital overlays for vocal artists using his original instrumentals for a very reasonable fee. If you’re interested in more information about his work, contact Erick at EmichaelProductions@gmail.com.
NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION Friday July 20, 2012 Hupac^asath= House of Gathering Port Alberni 6:00 P.M. CHUMAS PROVIDED AFTER AWARD PRESENTATIONS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL EILEEN HAGGARD, 724-5757.
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Scholarship Applications 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 There are six additional scholarships that will be awarded, two cultural awards, two athletic awards and a fine arts awards. Details on the application form.
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DAC Health Ability Fair welcomes Chief A-in-chut Continued from page 1. Over the years we’ve been explaining to the chiefs that people, whether on or off reserve, are facing social issues. Staff at the NTC are doing their best to support individuals going through these types of experiences. “It’s not a very comfortable topic when we start talking about violence against the vulnerable, but it’s important to acknowledge that these things go on and we have the ability to intervene and to support those people,” said Wylie. Students from Hahuupayak delivered a beautiful cultural performance. Dressed in colorful animal regalia, they told a story of the non-human creatures of the land and how they should be respected because we, as humans, are not above any of them. Their message was about the damage we are doing to these creatures and how it is our responsibility to take care of the land and the sea. “Stop the destruction, live with Mother Nature. Hishukish tsawak,” said their instructor, Trevor Little. After the performance guest speakers provided important information on a variety of health and safety topics. Kristine Chew, staff lawyer for the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support, made a presentation about elder abuse. She talked about the various types of abuse and the signs people should watch for when they suspect an elder is being abused. Elder abuse can include physical abuse, financial, over-medicating, and even sexual abuse. The BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support provides programs and services for the benefit of older adults. They define abuse as an action or deliberate behaviour by a person or persons in a position of trust, such as an adult child, family member, friend or caregiver that causes an adult physical, emotional or mental harm or damage to or loss of assets or property.
National Chief Shawn Atleo shows off a Nuu-chah-nulth logo jacket he recieved from the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council leaders. Executive Director Florence Wylie said they wanted A-in-chut to have something that reminds him of home as he heads back east to campaign for re-election. The Better Business Bureau deals with unethical or illegitimate businesses that may prey on the vulnerable like elders. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo made a surprise appearance at the fair. He praised the work of the NTC, crediting them for his education. “I would not have a masters degree in education if were not for the NTC; I’m so very thankful for the leadership you’ve provided here for so many years,” he said. I’m really full of gratitude for what you’ve done; those that paved the way for us younger ones, he continued. Atleo talked about the progress made in saving the Nuu-chah-nulth langauge. “We talk about language; well we have language champions and now we can say we have an app for that,” he said. He was referring to an application that can be accessed on iphones that can helps people to learn the Nuu-chah-nulth language. He talked about benefitting from a late 1990s Hahuupayak language program and how his daughter also benefitted from the same program. “Leadership. It’s challenging work,” said the national chief, but with leadership comes progress. “I remember growing up in Ahousaht and seeing the bucket brigades as a house went up in flames; now we have a welltrained fire department.” But it doesn’t mean that we’re there yet, he added. Stan Matthew and Joe Tom described the work staff at the NTC’s Teechuktl and Quu&asa
Photos by Denise Titian
A Ha huu payak kakawin (orca) dancer entertains the crowd
programs do. Services are available in all escape plans and periodically perform regions and include support workers who fire drills. This is especially important provide cultural/traditional support, coun- for night time fires. It is important to ensure that escape selling, along with some resources and routes are kept clear workshops. of clutter at all There is times and keeping support for working flashlights residential within reach of your school surbed is another good vivors. idea. “We do When it comes to gatherings in smoke detectors the regions make sure you have and there’s a at least one smoke men’s group detector on each coming up in house level. Set a the northern date to check your region,” said smoke detector batMatthew. teries and change Both men’s them every year. and women’s Ideally, a home gatherings will have multiple will be comsmoke detectors that ing to each are wired together region. Joe Tom Betty Barney teaches fair-goers how to applique so that if a fire starts in one end of talked about native designs on blankets and clothing. the house all the smoke detectors go off healing. at the same time giving the family that “The work that’s being done is to help you find that path. Some know what they much more time to escape. Helen Dick and NTC nurse Jackelyn need to do, some need help to find their Williams made a presentation about diaway. We walk with you until you find betes. Their presentation generated plenyour teechmis (heart),” he said. ty of discussion as many seniors in the Quu%asa also has support workers to crowd suffer from diabetes. assist at-risk people in the community, Dick advised people to check with including the homeless and youth. health care professionals if they suspect Aboriginal Comedian Don Burnstick they have diabetes and to follow their arrived to deliver Living in Balance: physician’s advice for diabetic care. Medicine Wheel Teachings Workshop. Diabetics need to pay careful attention to “It’s easier to get a people back on track when they’re in their teens than it is their diets and ensure they include modfor older person,” he pointed out. It’s eas- erate physical activity in their daily routines. ier to get a teen to quit drugs or alcohol She talked about the damage diabetes than it is a 35-year-old or 60-year-old and does when it is not under control. for that reason, he believes it is important Excessive glucose in the bloodstream to focus on helping youth. can lead to damaged blood vessels and His presentation was about a serious nerves. This nerve damage can cause the topic: sexuality, emotional health, and patient to lose feeling in their extremiaddictions. But it was infused with ties; this is why it is so important for diahumour and personal anecdotes. betics to properly care for and examine Burnstick talked about imbalance in their feet. Those with nerve damage our lives, the difference between introsometimes don’t notice when they injure verts and extroverts and how they cope with crisis. He also talked about personal their feet and that can lead to infection responsibility – like taking care of babies and loss of limbs if gangrene sets in. Simon Lucas talked about challenges that you create. he faces as a diabetic that are rarely disPray, share, cry, laugh in balance was cussed at health forums. He told of the his advice to the people. agony of yeast infections and the frustraRandy Thoen, Port Alberni chief fire prevention officer of the Port Alberni Fire tion of losing strength in his hands as neuropathy deadens the nerves in his Department, told the crowd that statistics extremities. show that children and seniors are the Jackelyn invited him to the weekly most vulnerable when it comes to strucdiabetes information sessions at NTC ture fire casualties. which is held every Monday morning He recommended families make fire
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Fair focuses on information sharing and family fun from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anyone interested in attending information sessions should call Matilda Atleo at the NTC for more information. Ron Dick, a former sufferer of Type II diabetes, talked about the time he was first diagnosed. He was obese, weighing 297 lbs. and he relied on insulin to control his blood sugar levels. Dick took charge of his health and started to restrict his sugar intake and went for twice daily walks. His efforts were so successful that in one year he lost 110 lbs. and even more weight later on. Today he remains active, avoids sugary treats, maintains a healthy Members of the DAC committee: Chair - Helen Dick, Dolores Bayne, Gordon Taylor, Ida Mills, Pat Nicolaye, Sheila John weight of about 155 lbs. and he no ask your doctors questions like ‘what will form opinions about you. groups on a regular basis working on longer has diabetes. this medication do for me? Why do I Law enforcement uses social media to ways to better the system for aboriginal A services panel made up of represenneed it? How long will I need it?’ assist in their work. patients. tatives from the Ministry of Social Some foods increase or decrease the “Remember the news and the Stanley We need more first nations volunteers Development – advocate for service effects of your medication. Cup riots?” Biggs asked. to advocate for our patients,” he said, quality, Jane Holland.; the Port Alberni RCMP Constable Mike Bigg spoke to Be careful who you friend on Association for Community Living exec- adding that they can receive training at the crowd about internet safety and the Facebook. Besides people looking to the hospitals. utive director Dominic Rockall; and difference between a peace bond and a exploit young people, law enforcement VIHA provides dozens of services in Community Living BC Aboriginal restraining order. admits to setting up fake accounts to the Alberni Valley. Ellen Brown, adminisAdvisor, Tracey Michell–each talked Both are made by judge to protect peocatch criminal activity and also to track trator for West Coast General Hospital in about the services their respective organple from harassment or if they fear for down runaways. They are amazed at the Port Alberni, outlined health care services izations offer their personal safety. number of young people willing to her hospital to people Restraining orders are only for people accept friend requests from total provides. with disabiliwith a family connection. One goes to the strangers. According ties. courthouse to obtain one. Officers have set up accounts posing to Brown, Holland To obtain a peace bond one must go to as 14-year-old girls and get requests healthcare said the police station, make a report which is forfrom grown men within seconds of professionals Advocate for warded to Crown counsel and they decide opening the account. It’s scary, said in the valley Service if there’s enough evidence to grant a Biggs. have been Quality at the peace bond. If you have children and teens, place taking onMinistry of Stalking falls under criminal harassthe family computer where everyone can going training Social ment with the criteria that it is ongoing. see what’s going on. and workDevelopment When it comes to sharing personal For internet dos and don’ts go to shops to learn is there to information on the internet you need to www.cybertip.ca; report any worrisome more about engage with ask yourself what the information you are internet activity to the RCMP. If you first nations’ First Nations putting out there is going to be used for, wouldn’t do it in person, would you do culture in communities said Bigg. Be mindful of what you put it online? order to proand provide out there. Be wary of sites that ask for Other links are: www.bewebaware.ca; background Port Alberni Fire Department Randy Thoen teaches mote a your full name, address, phone numbers. www.thinkuknow.com; www.mediahealthier, information fire safety in the home. You could be setting yourself up for awareness.ca; or call 1-800-668-6868. mutually about servicidentity theft which can respectful relationship between aboriginal es they provide. Services like support for be used for fraud or people and health care staff. people with disabilities living off of other forms of moneNTC nurse Pearl Dorward works at reserve. tary gain. WCGH providing support, advocacy and To access CLBC services clients must Phishing scams are health care education for aboriginal have a disability diagnosed by a health done by unscrupulous patients. care professional. people who pose as Janet Brown, Port Alberni’s Mental Disabled people living on reserve may legitimate banks or Health manager, talked about education, access similar services through their other such institutions support and services offered to the public CHR and other health care services asking you to provide from her organization. In order to access offered through their band administraprivate security inforservices, patients should see their family tions. mation so that they can doctors for referrals. Holland advocates for clients and proaccess your resources. Services include stress management vides information, advice and referrals. Some try to lure you and relaxation workshops in group setShe responds to individuals with comin with free vacations tings; counplaints or or services. They may selling for who have ask you for your pridepression, difficulty vate identity informaanxiety, and accessing tion or they may outmore. services right ask for money. Elijah through the It is important to use Ssemelulu, system pharmacist at strong passwords and focusing on different passwords for Shoppers problem important accounts. Drug Mart, solving and Once a hacker gets talked about resolution. your password they can the imporAlison access everything you tance of takDavies, use that password for. ing prescripDisability Make them work for it. tion medicaCase Change your password tion for menManager said often. tal illness BCANDS, Chatting has many works with Noreen Frank enjoying a free manicure compliments according to positive attributes but doctors anyone with of DAC Health Ability Fair. because you do not instructions. disabilities of have face-to-face conPatients who don’t follow their preany kind. Arthritis, diabetes, Fetal tact you don’t know scribed doses could relapse. Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, depression who you’re really chatHe warned against taking medication – any kind of disability. ting with. Robb Johnson is volunteer first nations with alcohol and or illegal substances. Be careful what you “Medications can work differently in patient advocate. He works in the hospiput out on Facebook one person from another because we are tals in Victoria, visiting aboriginal A young Ha huu payak dancer. and other social media. all individual,”Ssemelulu said. patients. He meets with other advocacy Everybody sees it and they He advised patients not to be afraid to
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Communication about salmon diseases needed Submitted by Uu-a-thluk staff The recent disease outbreak at the Dixon aquaculture site in Clayoquot Sound has highlighted the lack of communication between regulators and First Nations when it comes to salmon diseases. Following last week’s discovery of infectious haematopoietic necrosis (IHN) in an aquaculture facility owned by Mainstream Canada, two Nuu-chahnulth Nations were surprised to discover the diseased fish were being transported up the Alberni Canal to Port Alberni for disposal. Both Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations rely heavily on the wild salmon
populations currently migrating up the canal. Their concerns over the potential spread of disease to those stocks was amplified by the lack of information flowing from industry and Canada’s enforcer of aquatic animal health, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). “We’d like to have known it was going to happen,” said Fisheries manager and biologist for Tseshaht, Andy Olson. “We’d also like to know what is involved with the fish…We don’t know what they’re looking for. That’s the problem. We don’t know if there are other things wrong that they’re not telling us.....It would have been nice to have access to some of the fish for sampling.” Tseshaht did receive information from
Mainstream Canada after initiating contact and requesting communication. Mainstream also contacted Ahousaht after the disease outbreak, following the protocols outlined in their agreement with the nation. But nations would like to hear from those controlling the diseased fish’s disposal. The lack of information flowing from the CFIA is part of a larger communication gap with First Nations on salmon disease issues. “There’s a lot of frustration that the CFIA seems only to be talking to industry,” said Uu-a-thluk biologist for the Central Region, Katie Beach. “Our regulators have dropped the ball here.” According to CFIA media spokesperson, Guy Gravelle, disease quarantines
such as the one in Clayoquot Sound are issued by the CFIA to the owner of a facility. The CFIA works collaboratively with industry and the province, but appears to have no established process for communicating with First Nations about these issues. Following the Cohen Commission’s look into the collapse of Fraser salmon, the CFIA developed a draft surveillance plan for three infectious salmon diseases in British Columbia, including IHN. The agency opened the plan for public comment last November, and during the public consultation process which ended in March, Beach provided comments on behalf of several Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. Continued on page 7.
Uu-a-thluk Fisheries interns begin summer of work My name is Jared Dick and I have been hired by the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council as an Uu-a-thluk fisheries intern for the summer of 2012. My qu-us name is Uu-xwinn-mutts, which means “shares the ground with dancing birds.” I was born and raised in Port Alberni. My parents are Tracey Watts (Hupacasath) and Jason Dick (Tseshaht) and my siblings are Jolleen Dick and Dylan Watts. I completed my high school education and graduated in 2011. Since high school, I have been attending the University of Victoria and working towards a Bachelors degree in science. From September to April I lived in residence at the university and successfully completed my first year. The past eight months of schooling and living on my own have been one of the best experiences of my life. I learned a lot, not just from the classes, but also from being independent and taking care of myself. This taught me responsibility and maturity. After finishing my first year, I decided to major in biology because I find the study of living organisms and environment to be the most interesting science the university has to offer.
I am very excited to work with Uu-athluk this summer because I am lucky enough to work with actual biologists. My goal this summer is to learn and gain hands-on experience with how the research and science directly relates to Nuu-chah-nulth fisheries and natural resource management. Finally I’d just like to say thank you to Uu-a-thluk for the opportunity and experience they are providing through their internship. I can’t wait to take what I learn from this experience and apply it to my future career. Jared Dick
My name is Tuta (Kadin Snook), and I am a 22-year-old from Mowachaht/ Muchalaht First Nations (MMFN) who currently resides in Comox and works in Gold River. My grandparents are Larry and Shirley Andrews, and my parents are Keith Snook and Christina Andrews, with a little credit going out to my step father David Hummer for putting up with me for the past... 20 years? My own little family includes partner Laura-Jane and daughter Rainne. In the past I have attempted many careers in fisheries because I like fishing. My most notable and recent achievement is volunteering for the MMFN fisheries steering committee as an assistant where, with really hard work, I coordinated and aided in facilitation of the MMFN fisheries steering committee with both community and local meetings. I also provided information in the construction of our fisheries plans with emphasis on youth involvement and economic growth Ever since I was a little boy, I had aspirations to become a marine biologist. As the years went by, those aspirations turned into visions, those visions turned into plans, and those plans turned into
goals. As a result, and with a little luck, they have brought me to this fisheries intern position. However, the real credit should go out to my family, who taught me the patience and understanding to successfully function in the day to day. All the love I have goes out to them in a never ending cycle. Friends and acquaintances also supported me along the way. My future aspirations are to pursue fisheries field work and research and to successfully enforce the conservation of aquatic species commonly used by our culture and others around us. I would like to follow that up with a political career and eventually teaching. The field work will give me the knowledge to defend causes, such as our court-won, rightsbased fishery and the assurance of fair treatment of the First Nations people. It will also provide me with knowledge of the environmental protections needed to keep aquatic species a renewable resource. After I develop this knowledge base and persevere through a political career, it is my ultimate desire to teach younger generations the teachings I receive in the
Jared Dick, Uu-a-thluk intern
I heard of this exciting opportunity to My name is Michelle Colyn and I am intern at NTC and immediately knew I the new capacity building intern with wanted to apply. The capacity building Uu-a-thluk (Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal internship involves supporting the Council Fisheries). My father is Boyd capacity building coordinator to deliver Gallic and my mother is Valerie Gallic. I education and training programs that are am a member of the related to fisheries and Tseshaht First Nation. the Nuu-chah-nulth Growing up in Port Nations. Alberni has provided me Until interning here with a great Nuu-chahat NTC, I had no idea nulth cultural experience. how multi-faceted NTC I have memories of fishreally is. It is great to ing with my Dad and sibsee dedicated people at lings, swimming at the NTC all working with Paper Mill dam, and the best interest of attending community potNuu-chah-nulth people latches, and many other in mind. fun cultural experiences. Interning here will I graduated from provide me with a Alberni District greater understanding Secondary School in of how many contribu2007. Immediately after, Michelle Colyn Uu-a-thluk tions are required to I did my first year of Capacity Building Intern keep our community post-secondary studies at functioning towards this common goal. North Island College. It will also provide me with the tools to I moved to Nanaimo the next year to educate younger generations about our attend Vancouver Island University connections to the ocean and the career (VIU). This year I have been fortunate opportunities on the water. It is also enough to graduate from VIU with a important to me to help sustain our culBachelor of Arts degree, majoring in ture and our communities. Sociology and minoring in Media Studies.
Kadin Snook, Fisheries Intern, Uu-a-thluk (Taking Care Of) with Rainne hopes of creating a stable future for generations to come. In summary, I am here to protect ocean resources that have been with us throughout our history. I believe dreams provide the impact that pushes this world
forward. So don’t fall behind your dreams with the ever questioning voice of fear. Just have faith and move forward with your dreams to push this world in the right direction.
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Charleson joins the team Continued from page 3. For some it is just too painful and traumatic for them to remember the past and deal with it. Qua%asa is encouraging people to seek out the RHSWs for support; start to talk and Qua%asa can find a lawyer who will come to the area to take statements and provide representation. “I don’t want to see the deadline pass and people miss the opportunity because they were afraid to come forward,” said
Lisa. “Anything we can do to help, that’s what we are here for.” For example, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s local and regional hearings may have stirred up old memories that Qua%asa staff can help people work through. Lisa is also available if women would be more comfortable in talking with her rather than a male RHSW. Qua%asa is hoping to go into the communities, upon invitation, to speak with survivors and their children. For Lisa, the
RETAIL OPPORTUNITY The Uchucklesaht Tribe Government is interested in accepting proposals for long term or short term retail opportunity. The Green Cove Store and Gas is located in Kildonan on Barkley Sound and is only accessible by boat. We are looking for either a long term lease or a short term (one season) from individuals who are self-motivated and adventurous. For more information regarding this excellent economic development opportunity - please contact the Uchucklesaht Administration at 250-724-1832 or administrator@uchucklesaht.ca
Caterer Wanted The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Education Department is seeking bids for the catering of the Nuu-chah-nulth Scholarships celebration on July 20, 2012 at the Hupacasath House of Gathering in Port Alberni. The caterer will be expected to provide: Refreshments throughout the evening -coffee, tea, juice, water Chumas after the ceremony - fruit plates, pastries, veggie plates, small sandwiches and all condiments for the above. Please submit bids to the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Education Department attention Eileen Haggard or email Eileen.Haggard@nuuchanulth.org by noon July 6, 2012. Once the contract is awarded a contract will be issued. SPIRIT OF ALOHA 2ND ANNUAL "HANDS ACROSS THE WATER...HEALING HULA WORKSHOP" Quw'utsun Cultural Conference Centre 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, B.C. An indigenous cultural exchange and celebration, sharing the sacred hula, heart dance of the Hawaiian people. "ALL THAT YOU DO NOW MUST BE DONE IN A SACRED MANNER AND IN CELEBRATION" Join us and experience the healing power and exquisite dance of poetry in maotion, prayer in motion with sacred hula dancer LEILANI "LANI" PETRANEK from the sacred island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i. Saturday June 23rd, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm $40 At the Door, $30 Advance Tickets, $20 Group Rate (10+ People) Contact: Christopher Pegg - 250-246-5275 cpegg@telus.net All proceeds after expenses to promotes Indigenous Cultural Exchange SPONSOR: COAST SALISH INSURANCE/CHRISTOPHER PEGG LEILANI "LANI" PETRANEK TRANSCULTURAL WISDOM CARRIER & SACRED HULA DANCER Leilani Petranek is Goddess Celebrant and Ceremonalist, Filmmaker, Energist and the Author/Poet of the award-winning and bestseller book SPIRIT OF HULA, MANA O HULA. She shares the beauty, grace, and healing art of Movement Meditation/Transcendance in Motion, as encoded in the Sacred Hula of Kaua'i: Mystery School of a Living Goddess Culture. Lani has a Hawaiian Studies and Dance Degree and did her Graduate work at the U.S.C. School of Cinematic Arts. She is aligned with the Lineages that trace their Genealogy, Sacred Chants and Temple Dances to the Stars, the Legendary Motherland of MU, and to the Goddesses and Gods from the Beginning of Time. "A fellow Medicinemaker encountered on the Path and a Woman of Power" -Hank Wesselman, Paleoanthropologist and Author of "The Bowl of Light & "Spiritwalker Trilogy"
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children need to be included because they are carrying a lot of the weight of residential school, though most did not attend. She hopes Qua%asa can begin to create a dialogue and some understanding Richard Watts, Lisa Charleson and Richard Lucas are about the effects of Resolution Health Suppport Workes with Quu%asa. residential schools The Qua%asa department can be on their parents and grandparents, and reached Toll Free at 1-888-624-3939 or with that understanding will come healin Port Alberni at 250-724-3939. ing, Lisa said.
Regulators need to do more to keep Nations in the loop Continued from page 8. The comments included suggestions for improving information flow and questions from the nations about surveillance locations. “Within the plan, there’s very little discussion about communication with First Nations. I’ve been on a few calls lately where some of the First Nations groups are running up against this. It’s an ongoing pattern which hasn’t been resolved.” So far, the CFIA hasn’t responded to the nations’ submission. And now a second draft of the surveillance plan is due for release. “We need to put some onus on the regulators to have a plan that’s going to protect wild stocks and include First Nations in what’s going on in their territory, especially if it puts their livelihoods at risk,” Beach said. Others point out that Nuu-chah-nulth
Nations and the CFIA have very good communication in some areas. Could those channels be used in situations like this one? “Nations have been working with the CFIA for 15 years monitoring paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) quite successfully,” said Uu-a-thluk biologist for the Southern Region, Jim Lane. “The CFIA directly contacts the nations about the marine biotoxin sampling program. They already have these communication links with Nuu-chah-nulth in the system.” The successful relationship that Nuuchah-nulth have with the CFIA regarding biotoxin monitoring is one model for improving communication flow on other issues. Together nations and staff hope to open the channels and work together for the benefit of wild salmon and those who depend on them.
Correction: In the article entited “Citizen of the Year grateful for community response” the writer mis-interpreted what Irene Robinson, Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, said and we wrote that Robinson was overwhelmed by the happiness and pride the award has brought to the people of Tseshaht. What we should have communicated was that Robinson was overwhelmed by the happiness and pride the award has brought to quu%us people and not just Tseshaht people specifically. We apologize for any hurt or embarrassment this mistake may have caused.
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C o m m u n i t y&B e y o n d HESQUIAHT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Christ Community Church on Bowen Road by 10:00 a.m. The candle light vigil will be held on the church grounds following the walk.Everyone is welcome to attend.
JUNE 9
Port Alberni 10:00 a.m. start time at the Port Alberni Frienship Center. Lunch and dinner will be served.
Northern Region Games
June 29 to July 2 Kyuquot
Jack & Johnson Wedding
June 16 Tsaxana
Francis Jack & Janelle Johnson would like to invite family and friends to come join them on their wedding day June 2, 2012 at Tsaxana House of Unity. Francis Jack's parents are Phyllis Jack and James Green. Janelle Johnson's parents are Eva Johnson & Jack Johnson Jr. For further information you can call us at (250) 283-7667
National Aboriginal Day Event
June 21 Kelowna Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society has organized a day of activities to celebrate National Aborginal Day. From 9am to 10pm. Parking Lot on the Corner of Ellis and Lawrence Ave. Dress according to the Weather and Bring a Lawn Chair and Water Bottle!
We look forward to welcoming the people from Ehattesaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, and Nuchatlaht and other visitors to beautiful Kyuquot for friendly, fun, competition. Sports events need dedicated people to make this event possible, and I welcome anyone in your community to volunteer for this event. Once we have the volunteers, we can have a conference call or perhaps even a meeting to get this started. Lana Jules has been hired as the coordinator for the games. The previous games held here were extremely successful, and with your help, it will happen again! Please contact Lana at 250.332.5333 / 332.5259, or email her at: lajules71@hotmail.com. I encourage your community to form a group - perhaps a band representative to oversee the organization for your participation in this occasion. See you all then! Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Coucil Scholarship Celeration
July 20
Submitted by Iris Sanders Nuu-chah-nulth Education Worker Maquinna had a First Nations luncheon on May 18 for ‘recognition of our heritage.’ It was a fun time to meet and connect with our First Nations students, parents and extended family of the school. We started off with the recognition of the nations’ territory we live in, thanking Hugh Watts (Hupacasath) and Faith
Watts( Tseshaht) for attending, along with Tony Marshall (Elder), Cam Pinkerton (superintendent of School District 70). Throughout lunch we had many door prizes for parents and students. Thank you to Patrica McAuley on working to make this happen, Deb Stoutley (principal) support and extra donations. Thank you Ray Samuel and family for the opening prayer and Joan Dick for the wonderful catering. Also to the class and students who helped set up and clean up.
UCHUCKLESAHT TRIBE INFORMATION MEETING
Port Alberni
NTC Grade 12 & Post Secondary Grad Celebration
Hupac^asath= House of Gathering at 6:00 P.M. Chumas provided after award presentaions. For more information call Eileen Haggard, 250-724-5757
JUNE 22 Port Alberni
ALBERNI ATHLETIC HALL (3727 Roger St, Port Alberni) 3:00 P.M. For more info please call Eileen Haggard at 250-724-5757 or email Eileen.Haggard@nuuchahnulth.org
20th Annual Pelkey Memorial Mixed SLO -PITCH Tournament
Aug. 10 to 12
Echo Fields, Port Alberni BC For information: Rachael Pelky-Jim / Doreen Pelkey at 250-652-6511 or Eric Pelkey at 250-4808526
Walk & Candle Light Vigil
June 24 Nanaimo A walk and candle light vigil will be held in memory of Lisa Marie Young who disappeared from Nanaimo nearly ten years ago. A Voice for Lisa walk will take place in Nanaimo on Sunday, June 24. Participants are asked to gather at
Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations General Delivery Kyuquot BC V0P 1J0 Phone: 250-332-5259 Fax: 250-332-5210 Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations is once again hosting the Northern Region Games in June 29 - July 2,2012. We look forward to welcoming the people from Ehattesaht, Mowachat/Muchalaht, and Nuchatlaht and other visitors to beautiful Kyuquot for friendly, fun, competition. Sports events need dedicated people to make this event possible, and I welcome anyone in your community to volunteer for this event. Once we have the volunteers, we can have a conference call or perhaps even a meeting to get this started. Lana Jules has been hired as the coordinator for the games. The previous games held here were extremely successful, and with your help, it will happen again! Please contact Lana at 250.332.5333 / 332.5259, or email her at: n.r.clanajules@hotmail.com. I encourage your community to form a group - perhaps a band representative to oversee the organization for your participation in this occasion. See you all then !
Maquinna Elementary School activities
Date: Sunday June 10, 2012 Location: Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Hall Port Alberni, B.C. 4255 Wallace Street Time: 10:00am-12:00pm What: Constitutional Amendments Information Session Chief Electoral Officer: Christopher (Kit) Spence Who: Uchucklesaht Tribe Citizens & Enrollees
UCHUCKLESAHT TRIBE REFERENDUM Date: Friday June 29, 2012 Location: Port Alberni Lawn bowling Hall Port Alberni, B.C. 4255 Wallace Street Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm What: Referendum on Uchucklesaht Tribe Constitutional Amendments Chief Electoral Officer: Christopher (Kit) Spence Information regarding the constitutional amendments may be inspected at the Uchucklesaht Tribe Office or online at www.uchucklesaht.ca
MEETING SPACE RENTAL AVAILABLE NOW 2 Rooms available (boardroom and large Great Room) Tseshaht First Nation Administration Building 5091 Tsuma-as Drive, Port Alberni, BC. For more information please contact: Christine Hintz at 250-724-1225 or email chintz@tseshaht.com.
DIABETES EDUCATION CENTRE West Coast General Hospital Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays 8 AM – 2 PM 250 724-8824
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Services Offered CEDAR WEAVER/TEACHER: Earrings for regalia, elders, etc. available to teach at workshops, conferences, schools, etc. (Material incl). Hats baskets, headbands. Phone to order or can barter for what have you (fish). 250591-8199 DELIVERY SERVICE: Serving coastal First Nations point A to point B delivery service from Port Alberni with delivery van. Call Charles at 250-723-3555 or email kaanowish@shaw.ca. CUSTOM ART FRAMING SERVICES: Four Directions Photo and Framing. Call Jim at 250-723-7578. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975. MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 724-2603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. ODD JOBS WANTED: A homeless woman (NCN) looking for any odd jobs, willing to do anything. Please call 250720-9800. CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.ca; to Ceder Weaves; baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, traditional bracelets for trade. email: sandrahsam@live.ca.
Artists CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. Email: sandrahsam@live.ca. AUTHENTIC BASKET WEAVING GRASS: picked and processed by Linda Edgar of Nitinaht, 3 corner, sharp and swamp grass and cedar bark. Please call 741-4192 in Nanaimo. FOR SALE: Elk hyde drums made to order. Great graduation gift. Available immediately: an 18” 2-16” and 14” Please call Earl 250-723-8369 or 250-730-1916
4563 Dogwood, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Z8 (250) 724-6831
All About Art Seeking Native Arts and Craft. Traditional & non-Traditional Contact allaboutart11@gmail.com FIRST NATION WILDCRAFTERS specializing in cultural resources and other value added forest products and services
C. Anne Robinson
For Purchase FOR SALE: “George Watts – Creating Greatness” books: $20 each. All sales proceeds go to George Watts Scholarship Fund. Call Caledonia at NEDC: 250-724-3131 FOR SALE: 40’ Breckenridge trailer. 1 br, 1 bath, kitchen/living room, electic fridge, propane stove, micro oven. Good condition, 5 years old. $30,000 obo. Good for single person or couple. Located at Esowista, can be moved. Call 250-2662243 for more inforamtion or viewing. CREATOR’S OWN SEAL OIL your source of OMEGA 3. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA’s) (the good fats). Available from Faith and Richard Watts @ (250) 724-2603 (cel) 731-5795. FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista. In quiet location with ocean and forest views. Includes bed and breakfast business with 10 rooms and self contained apartment. $275,000. (250) 725-3482. FOR SALE: Hesquiaht Place of Learning has some new tables a chairs available for sale. Shipping charges will apply. Call 250-670-1191 Crystal Tom Principal. FOR SALE: Full size canopy. Green and in good condition. $500. Please call 250725-2463
700 A Pacific Rim Hwy Port Alberni, BC ph: 250.720.8907 fx: 250.720.8981 firstnationswildcrafters1@shaw.ca
FOR SALE: 1996, 20 passenger Ford Bus, turbo, diesel, automatic transmission, locking and self-contained luggage area, cruise control, etc. 230,000 miles, new transmission, radiator, brakes, water pump, etc. Great for driving elders around, sports teams, etc. Book value $20,000 but asking price is $15,000 or best offer. Contact Richard Watts 250-724-2603 or cell 250-731-5795
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Coo-us Catering & Events Small or large events Food Set-up/Clean-up Decorating DJ “Serving the people in a creative, fun & respectful way with affordable rates” Certified with experience
250-731-4639 or tinamgus@yahoo.ca
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WEAVING by wii-nuk Mary Martin. 250-918-0316
shopping baskets, whalers hats, skirts, capes & more. Classes availible
Native Basket Weaving Grass and Cedar Bark Easter baskets, ornaments, etc.
Kathy Edgar (250) 510-8013
Volunteer TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind. players. Come and share some special times with us. Please call Judy at 724-5655 or email jpeterson@rainbowgardens.bc.ca
House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion Denise Williams, Designer Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 382-7379 Email: winchee@pacificcoast.net
FOR SALE: 150 HP Yamaha 2 stroke outboard motor with 720 hours. Runs excellent. Complete with controls and gauges. $5000. Also custom built powder coated pod that had been mounted on an 18 and ½ foot Double Eagle. Good Condition. $1000 Contact: 250 670 1131 or 250 730 2231 FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864. FOR SALE: High end 16’ double eagle boat, with 85hp merc, johnson kicker, 18’ trailor and lots more. $3900. Contact Bill Moore at 250-723-8249. FOR SALE: 16 ft. double eagle on trailor, 115 hp Johnson motor and a 4 hp Johnson motor. $1500 obo. For more info call 7243049
REPREZENT DESIGNS: First Nations Graphics. Specializing in Native Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sizes). All types of Native Graphics. Celeste Howard. Email for quotes and prices. reprezent.designs@gmail.com
Accommodations FOR RENT: A non-profit organization has rooms to rent, by the day, week or month. Very reasonable rates for Room and Board. Also, there is a Boardroom available for rent. Phone 723-6511. NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open year round! Coastal rainforest and world-class recreation at your doorstep! For reservations and other information call 250-7453844. FOR SALE OR RENT: Great commercial opportunity. Great location by Tseshaht Market on Pacific Rim Highway. Also ideal for office, etc. Asking $80,000 or rent for $1,000 a month. Call Richard Watts, 250-724-2603 or 250-731-5795.
BEAR WATTSH INN 5201 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. (250)724-2603 or cel 731-5795. One Bedroom rooms available, own shower and toilet facilities. Nuu-chah-nulth rate available. www.bearwattshinn.com
PHOENIX LASER INSTITUTE Healing at the speed of light DEDICATED TO SELF IMPROVEMENT - Addictions - Stress Management - Weight Control - Grief & Anxiety - Menopause 9208 105 St Fort St. John o: (250) 262-5069 c: (250) 793-7106 phoenixlaser@hotmail.ca www.phoenixlaserinstitute.co
Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness 250 591 6552 or blackstoned@shaw.ca
Wanted WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie th John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6 St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. HELP WANTED: Need work experience? The Port Alberni Friendship Center is seeking interested applicants for Volunteer positions including: Reception and Youth Workers. We are seeking individuals that are reliable, committed, flexible and of good character. Hours per week may vary. If you are interested, please contact Jeff at 723-8281 to pick up a Volunteer Application Form. EMPLOYMENT WANTED: Heavy Equipment Operator looking for work. Call Frank August at 250-735-3485.
Lost and Found LOST: A drum contained in a blue drum bag with a Killer Whale design on the bag. It was left under the elders’ canopy at Bob Daly Stadium during Tluu-piich Games. Contact Cliff Atleo at 250-724-5757. LOST: Evan's drum,last had on April 2, 2011 (Maa nulth Treaty Celebration) It has his name & phone number inside, would mean alot to us to have it returned. Was a a very special gift from his grandfather. Melody & Evan 250 266 2507 or melodycharlie@me.com.
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