Canada’s Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu-chah-nulth-aht since 1974 Vol. 37 - No. 15 - August 12, 2010
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Tlu-piich Games 2010 A Great Success By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—Tlu-piich Games 2010 has come and gone, and left behind are the memories of a time well spent visiting with family and friends and taking part in friendly competition. The games were held in a variety of venues Aug. 5 through 8 with Nuuchah-nulth nations taking part in track and field events, basketball, baseball (both fast pitch and slo), volleyball, and floor hockey, as well as a number of cultural events, including traditional fun games of lahal. Nuu-chah-nulth-aht who were not competing enjoyed the competition from the stands, and the finals fast pitch and slo-pitch proved a fan favourite. The Howler/Merchants took on Thunder in the final seesaw match in fast pitch, with all the intensity that comes from great pitching and sly base stealing. In the slo-pitch final, the women power-housed with a couple of great hits that made the difference in an entertaining game, with Batstar besting Ahousaht in the Sunday afternoon match. Games Coordinator Richard Samuel was pleased with how this year’s games played out. It was only the second time annually since resuming after a number of year’s break. Despite a rain delay on the Saturday morning, the games ran smoothly and the volunteer support was greatly appreciated, he said. “I would like to thank everyone who came out to watch or participate in this year’s Tlu-piich Games. I would like to thank all the Volunteers who came out. You guys did a great job. With the volunteers, the games ran a lot smoother. “I would like to thank all our sponsors. With your contributions our games were a great success. I look forward to our new partnership and to build on it for next year’s games. I will see everyone at the 2011 Tlu-piich Games,” said Debora Steel Samuel. See Ha-Shilth-Sa results pages inside this issue starting on page 14, and Thunder pitcher Lloyd Watts brings the heat in the final game of the fast pitch tournaour second section with photos from this year’s competition. ment held during the Tlu-piich Games held Aug. 5 to 8 in Port Alberni.
DFO blocks distribution of food and ceremonial fish Submitted by Uu-a-thluk Communications
An abundant sockeye run on the Somass River has Nations upset by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) attempts to block distribution of food fish for those with territory outside Barkley Sound/Alberni Inlet. On Friday, June 23, Con Charleson of Hesquiaht was fishing on the seiner, the Princess Colleen, in Ucluelet’s Alberni Inlet territory for food and ceremonial sockeye for Ucluelet, Ehattesaht, and Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ communities. DFO seized the food and ceremonial fish at the offload plant in Ucluelet, then later released to Ucluelet First Nation the amount that DFO authorized on Ucluelet’s communal licence. DFO would not allow Ehattesaht or Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ any of the food and ceremonial sockeye their com-
munities were expecting. Instead, DFO contacted three First Nations with territories in Barkley Sound and asked if they wanted the seized fish. On July 8, Ehattesaht representatives approached Hupacasath’s Tyee Ha’wilth and Council requesting permission to fish 3,000 sockeye from Hupacasath territory near the Somass River. At that time, a run of more than 800,000 fish had already met and exceeded DFO’s targets for conservation. Hupacasath gave permission, but when Ehattesaht notified DFO that the Princess Colleen would be in Hupacasath waters, DFO said Ehattesaht was not permitted to fish inside Area 23. “DFO said we couldn’t fish in the traditional territory of other First Nations,” said Lyle Billy, Ehattesaht council member. “They told us that they did not recognize the protocol agreement between Ehattesaht and Hupacasath Ha’wiih. We didn’t get word until later that DFO had boarded [Charleson’s] boat, threatened
Inside this issue... Community digs deep for new school.......................Page 2 Chief celebrates life of brother.....................................Page 4 Focus on family at Northern Region Games............Page 5 Rescuers lauded after helping hiker.......................;...Page 6 Makah Canoe Journey 2010.........................Pages 10 and 11 Community and Beyond........................................../.Page 12
him, and told him the fish had to go to Nations with territory in Barkley Sound…they strong-armed us out of our food and ceremonial fish for the whole nation.” “We thought we were doing the right thing by keeping DFO in the loop,” added David Miller, another Ehattesaht council member. A letter dated July 18 from Alistair Thomson, Fish Management Coordinator for DFO, responds to Ehattesaht, saying “there is no provision for Ehattesaht fishing in Barkley Sound (Pacific Fishery Management Area 23).” The letter suggests Ehattesaht fish for Fraser sockeye in San Juan (Area 20, near Port Renfrew). “The question everyone is asking,” said Uu-a-thluk program manager Don Hall, “is ‘why would DFO tell Ehattesaht they must stick to their own territory, and then suggest they fish outside Nuu-chahnulth waters entirely? Not only is it more expensive for Nations to get sockeye
from San Juan because of transportation costs, but the abundance of Fraser River sockeye stocks is unknown. There are a lot of weak and critical sockeye stocks in that run.” Referring to last year’s drastic decline in Fraser sockeye, Hall points to the activities of the Cohen Commission as evidence of the instability and difficulty predicting Fraser River sockeye returns. Currently holding hearings to investigate and report on the decline of sockeye salmon in the Fraser River, the Cohen Commission is also investigating possible changes to DFO management and policies concerning the fishery. “Ehattesaht would prefer to get their sockeye from their own territory,” Hall said. “However, in times of need, when their own runs are suffering due to no fault of their own, why shouldn’t they get their fish from the Somass run which is turning out to be much higher than DFO’s original forecast? Continued on page 3.
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A groundbreaking ceremony on July 22 begin the construction phase for the new Alberni District Secondary School.
Community digs deep for new school By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–After years of planning and long debate over the location of the new high school, a small delegation of staff from the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC), School District #70 officials, politicians and high school students joined together in the official groundbreaking ceremony July 22 marking the start of construction. The $5.8 million project, funded by the BC government, is scheduled for an early 2012 completion. Located across the street from Bob Daily Stadium on a former ball field, the new school will share the neighborhood with the Multiplex and North Island College. Simon Read, Lynette Lucas and Eileen Haggard were on hand at the groundbreaking ceremony, representing NTC. According to Read, NTC contributed somewhat to the design of the new
school. He said there will be First Nations design components that will connect it with the heritage of Alberni Valley. Students who just finished Grade 9 attended the ceremony. If construction stays on schedule, they will be the first graduating class of the new Alberni District Secondary School (ADSS). School District #70 Board Chair Larry Ransom welcomed people to the ceremony. He introduced planning partners, including representatives from the City of Port Alberni, NTC, the Government of British Columbia and many other agencies. He reported that the Nuu-chah-nulth conducted a traditional cleansing ceremony at the site earlier that morning. Tufts of eagle down could still be seen wafting up from the ground. NTC Elementary/Secondary School Supervisor Eileen Haggard explained that the purpose of the cleansing ceremony was to open the school property up to goodness for all that enter.
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NTC Education Manager Lynette Lucas said she, herself, is an ADSS graduate and expects her daughter to do the same. She said education is always at the forefront at the NTC, adding they want to ensure quality education is available to all. “We’re proud to have something like this. Thank you to the Ministry of Education,” said Port Alberni Mayor Ken McRae. “Thank you for taking this dream and making it a reality,” said Nathan Read. He, along with four other students, was there to represent the future. Greg Smyth, Assistant Superintendant for SD #70 recalled that only six or seven years before they expected the old ADSS would merely get a seismic upgrade. He was happy to hear news about the brand new school. “What a wonderful complement to the surrounding area. What a wonderful site, in the heart of our community,” he said.
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Ehattesaht questions DFO suggestion to fish Fraser River sockeye run Continued from page 1. DFO says that First Nations food and ceremonial needs have priority after conservation, but this year, DFO is not following their own policy.” Councillors Lyle Billy and David Miller agree. But rather than risk getting no fish for their Nation, the councillors have begun talks with the Island Marine Aquatic Working Group to find fish elsewhere. “We may have to get fish from Nanaimo,” Miller said, adding that if they do, the fish will come from Fraser sockeye runs in the end. For now, it appears to be their only choice.
Aug. 4 estimated catch
The total run size for Somass River sockeye as of Aug. 4 was estimated at 1.1 million fish. Harvest numbers as of the same date totalled 79,000 fish for the recreational fishery and 546,000 fish for the gillnet and seine commercial fishery. The Tseshaht and Hupacasath estimated catch is 93,000. The catch for other Nuuchah-nulth First Nations is 21,000. To date, over 400,000 fish have escaped to Sproat and Great Central lakes.
Groundbreaking ceremony Continued from page 2. Ransom thanked the BC Ministry of Education for supporting the project, then introduced Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, BC Minister of Education. MacDiarmid acknowledged the years of planning and dozens of hurdles jumped in order to get to the groundbreaking. It’s probably bittersweet when you think of the old and the new, she remarked. She noted the new facility was just a school but an integral part of the neighborhood. Besides classrooms and typical high school facilities, the new building will boast unique features such as a community theatre, a first nations gathering place, a youth health clinic and two gymnasiums. “This new state-of-the-art Alberni school will be seismically sound, environmentally friendly and energy-efficient and, as a Neighbourhood Learning Centre, will integrate the delivery of educational programs with a broad range
of social and community programs,” she said. Because the new school will deliver programs and services to the wider community, it will be open beyond normal school hours. “Port Alberni has such a wonderful sense of community service,” said MacDiarmid. “You’re really famous for caring for each other and working together. We will make this school a success,” she declared. The $58 million Alberni District Secondary School and Neighbourhood Learning Centre will be built to LEED Gold environmental standards which will include ground source heating. The energy efficient design features are expected to save the district 60 per cent of their annual operating costs. The school will have a capacity of 1,000 students and is expected to open in 2012, at which time the old school on Burde Street will be demolished.
Uu-a-thluk welcomes Joseph Louie as Summer Fisheries Intern Joseph Louie joined the Uu-a-thluk team for a summer of fisheries work starting in May. Here is Joseph’s introduction to himself and his work: My name is Joseph Louie and I am from the Ahousaht Nation. My Louie family resides on and off the reserve. My grandma Ina Campbell and Uncle Greg are in Ahousaht. My Grandma Lea, Grandpa Joe, Uncle Wiki, Aunty Marcy, Sharon, Barb, and my sisters Deborah-Lee, Tamara, brothers Kody and Kyle are in Victoria. Over the past few years, I have attended school at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in Nanaimo and earned my Diploma in Fine Arts. I am now interested in fisheries and am planning to take the Fisheries and Aquaculture diploma program at VIU in the fall. Over the summer, I will be working with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Uu-a-thluk Fisheries on a number of projects, including salmon assessment for Henderson sockeye, participating in community events such as the Ucluelet Harbour Appreciation Day, and developing awareness posters for local communities regarding fisheries related initiatives. I am excited to work with the Uu-a-thluk team this summer as it will provide me with the opportunity to advance my career. My Great Grandpa George Louie said it was important to be educated, so I am taking this opportunity to give back to the Nuu-chah-nulth communities by working to create stronger bridges and communications amongst our peoples. Welcome Joseph!
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Chief celebrates life of brother after accident By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ahousaht–Kanopit, Chief Rocky Titian, invited the co-workers of his brother Barrie to a celebration dinner July 24 in Ahousaht to show his gratitude for the care they gave his brother during a frightening workplace accident. According to tugboat operator Leo Arsenault, the accident took place March 16 on a stormy day on a Mainstream Canada fish farm system north of Ahousaht. “We were delivering feed at Dixon Bay but the weather was bad and we had to wait it out,” Arsenault recalled. He said they sat in the house visiting with the Dixon Bay farm workers passing time until the wind and tides would allow them to get back to work. He Through speaker Tom Campbell (centre) Barrie Titian (left) tells brother Rocky how important his support has been over remembered Titian showing him photos the years, and presents him with a talking stick. In return Rocky presented Barrie with framed family pictures. of his daughter and grandchildren as they waited. “That experience in Ahousaht, it was ment and physiotherapy. receive a talking stick, adding he is grateLater that afternoon they delivered the something I’ll never forget,” he said. “I At the celebration dinner Arlene Paul ful for all that Rocky has done for his feed and were wrapping up. Arsenault am amazed at the culture you people said her brother Rocky was so worried community. left to put the crane away when he was have,” he added. when he heard about what happened to Rocky, pleased with his gift, gave his approached by his deckhand Geoff He called Barrie the luckiest man he their brother that he dropped everything brother framed photographs of family Davis, who told him he saw Titian fall knows as he thought about how much and hitchhiked to Nanaimo, wanting to members in exchange. from the top of the silo. Arsenault estiworse it could have been. “ see for himself the extent of Barrie’s More gifts were given away and later, mated the silos are 25 feet high and four I’m hoping it never happens injuries and to be there to comfort and celebration songs were sung. are clustered together with only four to again. Barrie is a good guy and support him. Sisters Doreen Sam and Lena Jumbo expressed gratitude that their five feet between them. They are supdoesn’t deserve for that to hapThe Titian family served their guests nephew is okay. ported by cross braces and there were pen to him,” he said. dinner then gave gifts to comfort those Arsenault said he’s been steel I-beams on the deck where Titian that recently lost loved ones, including Tug boat operator to Ahousaht many landed. Davis reported that Titian was the family of Barrie’s co-worker, Steve Leo Arsenault times to make closing the lid of the silo helped provide deliveries but when he slipped and fell, emergency care to never went into bouncing off one silo and Barrie Titian after a the community. hitting the other on his horrific fall from way down. equipment at a fish Arsenault and Davis farm in March. went immediately to Arsenault then Titian, who was lying transported the face-down and unconinjured man on a scious. long journey “Let me tell you, all I through rough can say is it didn’t look waters to receive good,” remembered medical treatment. Arsenault. It was clear to the tugboat operator that Titian had broken his wrist and Siblings Rocky Titian, Arlene Paul and Barrie Titian. arm. They rendered first Family was very worried about Barrie after a workaid, placing Titian on a place accident in March. spine board and bringing him to the shelter of the fish farm house. Clarke, who recently died of a heart Titian’s co-workers, late Steve Clarke, attack. John Terryberry and Greg Titian were Arlene Paul welcomed their guests also there to assist. and told them about her youngest brothMainstream Canada officials and the er’s accident. She stayed with him in Canadian Coast Guard were called but Nanaimo the entire time he was there to the weather was still too rough for flyassist him as his arm healed. ing. Titian was in and out of consciousShe told Leo Arsenault that the family ness as his coworkers struggled to keep truly appreciates what he did that day him alert. and gave him a woven cedar bark hat, a The tugboat crew was eventually blanket and money to show their gratiinstructed to make their way toward tude. Geoff Davis, John Terryberry and Ahousaht and Tofino with Titian aboard Greg Titian, who were all there at the the tug, a trip that takes up to three time, also received gifts. Mainstream hours. They were met by the Coast Canada Area Manager James Costello Guard helicopter at Ross Pass, another was also acknowledged. fish farm located in an area sheltered Several community members received from the weather. There, two paramedics gifts, tokens of gratitude from Kanopit took over caring for Titian, about four and family for supporting his family in hours after the accident. their time of need. David Frank Sr. was Titian was flown from Tofino General thanked for performing a cleansing cereHospital to Nanaimo Regional General mony and giving encouragement to the Hospital where he went through a series family. of operations to repair his injured right Asking Tom Campbell to speak on his arm. He was forced to remain in behalf, Barrie had a presentation of his Nanaimo four months to receive followown to make. up treatment, returning home to “This person’s always been there for Ahousaht in late July. Barrie, through thick and thin, and he’s But Titian won’t be returning to work been there for many other people,” said anytime soon. He requires more treatCampbell. He called Rocky forward to
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Many of the activities at the Northern Region Games involved staying cool under the glare of the summer sun
Focus on family at Northern Region Games By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
The group from California is traveling to remote Vancouver Island villages to work with youth and get involved with community events. According to Pastor David Han of Tahsis, they were on the island for 10 days, providing fun activities for the children. Ekklesia International is a nondenominational Bible teaching church for all people. Kyuquot elder Hilda Hansen sat quiet-
Zeballos–Dozens of Nuu-chah-nulth families flocked to Zeballos over the BC Day long weekend to take part in three days of sports, games, cultural activities, camping and feasting. The 2010 Northern Region Games were hosted this year by Nuchahtlaht. Festivities started late Friday afternoon with the arrival of a canoe from Gold River. Pullers from Mowachaht/Muchalaht left their community nearly 12 hours earlier for the long paddle to Zeballos. Northern Region ha’wiih and elders stood together to officially welcome the people and announce the start of the games. Nuchahtlaht Tyee Steve and Allison Howard invited participants to Hawilth Walter Michael learn the new song Steve had composed for the stood with his son Felix supported by Fred Adams of northern region nations. Ehattesaht and elders Rose ly, enjoying the music and visiting with Michael, Josephine George and Fidelia family members. She said she was stayHaiyupis. ing nearby with a granddaughter, adding Special recognition was given to elder she was having a good time at the siblings Martin John, Florence John and games. Those that couldn’t get motel Agnes John who were facing serious rooms or stay with relatives camped health problems and could not attend the near the river. games. According to Victoria Wells, The rest of the evening was devoted Agnes suffered a serious heart attack and to Mowachaht/Muchalaht performances, was fighting for her life. starting with an exciting new gift from Three camp chairs, marked with each musician Steve Howard. He was proud elder John’s name, were placed near the to unveil a new song he made for the stage at Zeballos Community Hall, not to people of the Northern Region. be used by anyone. Wells said this was Howard said he was approached two the host’s way of paying respect to the years before at Kyuquot by David family. Miller of Ehattesaht, who asked him to “It’s to remind us that they’re here in make a fun song the Northern Region spirit,” Wells explained. could share. The small Zeballos Community Hall “I don’t usually make fun songs,” he was filled beyond capacity that evening admitted, saying he began working on it for dinner provided by the host. When a couple of months before. dinner was cleared away people volunAllison Howard, speaking on behalf teers handed out Northern Region 2010 of her husband Steve, who wasn’t feelT-shirts. In the meantime, a religious ing well that night, told the people the youth group of volunteers called Ekklesia song is one that they all can use togethInternational were introduced and treated er when they celebrate at gatherings. the crowd to a performance of their inspi- She said it belonged to all of them and rational songs. A young man started the they could use it any time they needed a show with a beautiful performance of celebration song. Amazing Grace on saxophone. Continued on page 6.
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Rescuers celebrated after helping dehydrated hiker By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Long Beach–A hike along the rugged Esowista Peninsula almost turned to tragedy for a young Tla-o-qui-aht man who was rescued after suffering the dizzying and weakening effects of severe dehydration. Joe Bob, age 26 and father of two, joined his friend Larry Kunz July 12 for a hike that Kunz estimated would take five or six hours. They each carried a litre of water. The two men set out on a sunny morning from Cox Bay in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve to what they thought would be about a five-hour hike to Radar Hill. “There’s no trail; it’s a lot of rock climbing and bush whacking,” recalled Bob. The hot weather, combined with the physical exertion, caused Joe Bob to sweat profusely and he quickly ran out of water. “I started having dizzy spells and had to stop a lot because I was afraid of falling,” he said. Kunz began sharing his water with Bob, but lost the last bit of water along the hike. The men slowed their pace and stopped frequently to allow Bob to rest. Kunz was in cell phone contact with his wife, who was becoming frantic with worry as the hike approached the 10hour mark. “I told Larry that if we don’t see a beach around the next corner to call for help,” said Bob. Kunz made the call and just short of an hour later help arrived. Parks Canada sent a search and rescue party made up of Randy Mercer and Francis Bruhwiler. Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks Guardians Shawn Quick, Corey Charlie and Phillip Nayakos also took part in the rescue.
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From left to right: Cory Charlie, Joe Bob, Larry Kunz, Shawn Quick, Randy Mercer and Phillip Nayakos. Not pictured is rescuer Francis Bruhwiler. Joe Bob and Larry Kunz got into trouble on a long hike on July 12. “They gave me water with electrolytes and that helped right away,” said Bob, adding he recovered enough strength to make the hour-and-a-half hike out of the forest. In total, the two men spent 15 hours attempting to make their way to Cox Bay. At the hospital Bob was told by the doctor he was so drained that it was as if he had no nutrients left in his system, like he hadn’t eaten although he said he brought a huge lunch. Bob was treated with IV fluids which made him feel better almost immediately. He was released from hospital after an hour of treatment. Bob’s mother, Noreen Frank, hosted a
dinner July 23 to show her family’s appreciation to the people that went out to rescue her son. She told her guests that she wanted to show her appreciation to Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Park Guardians, Parks Canada, the people of Esowista and all that came to sit with her as the rescue was underway. She handed out gifts to each of the rescuers that included framed artwork and photography made by her sons. “Joe and I want to acknowledge you for being there for us,” she told them. She presented gifts to her family members, thanking them for providing support to her both during the crisis and in helping her pre-
pare for the dinner. “We don’t realize how precious life is until something like this happens,” she said, adding, “It could have been worse.” She went on to tell her guests that her people host dinners like this one in order to prevent these things from happening to their families again. “I grossly underestimated how long the hike would take,” Kunz admitted, saying the hike would normally take 9 to 10 hours. “I would do it again,” said Bob of the hike, “but with more water.”
Family fun at Northern Games Continued from page 5. have a way of flying out the window. Some of the song is sung by men alone One of the first events, the water balloon and some by women alone with portions toss, was to be played by elders and kids, sung by everyone. Allison invited the but by the time the elders made it onto people of the region to join the singing the field, the kids had already burst all circle promising the song was an easy the water balloons in the box, and had one to learn. lots of fun in the process. As the men and women The water balloon toss sang together, their voices started a water fight that grew stronger and more was enjoyed by many kids spirited as they gained conand teens throughout the fidence as they learned the afternoon as young people song; it seemed the men chased each other with and women were trying to everything from water canoutdo each other. They let nons and squirt guns to out a proud cheer when the spray bottles. The smaller song was finished. ones cooled off by splash“That song was made for ing around in the wading all of you guys so don’t be pools that were set aside to afraid to use it. We are all help people deal with the Elder Hilda Hansen one!” declared Steve summer heat. Howard. The church youth group challenged the Saturday morning started with breaklocals to a game of soccer during the fast at Zeballos Community Hall folcool late morning hours and ended up lowed by fun games at the ball field. winning by one point. Coordinator Audrey Smith gathered the More fun games geared toward volunteers and issued orders for keeping younger children were played that day the people safe and secure at the games, followed by something the youth were paying special attention to providing abuzz with excitement about, the Much information about keeping people cool Music dance event that was held at the and hydrated under the hot July sun. hall later that night. She ran down the day’s events saying it Sunday was set aside for track and was important to get parents involved. field events for all ages and also for Her goal was to make the games a family Nuu-chah-nulth language classes that event for people of all ages. But plans were being offered to children and youth.
The night ended with cultural activities. The Games were funded by Nuchahtlaht with contributions from some of the Northern Region Nations and corporate sponsors, including Western Forest Products and Coast Mountain Fuels. Community members donated supplies and food while the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council provided some support workers. According to Ben Jack the 2011 Northern Region Games will be held in Gold River with Mowachaht/Muchalaht hosting. “We would have liked to have had it in Yuquot, but it costs too much to get everything up there,” he explained.
Madison, age 2
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Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ Fisheries Profile
Stocks are in trouble in Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ By Tony Hansen Community Fisheries Manager Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ territories extend from Cape Cook in the west and Porritt Creek in the south, out to Grassy Island.
Inland our territories extend to all the headwaters of our rivers, while off shore they extend 67 miles, as far as the mountains can be seen from a canoe. These are the lands, sea and river areas we looked after in the past, and continue to look after now and in the future. Jensen Lake is one of the places where we have a fish-counting fence. We count
sockeye and coho smolts in the spring and adult fish in the fall. But this system is in trouble. We have now lost two runs of sockeye. One in 2008, and this year, we have had no sockeye return. We also now have an adult counting fence at the Kaouk River in Fair Harbour, which we use for radio tagging and scale sampling chinook. This is part of a study being done on the west coast of B.C. and the USA. With the loss and very low returns of sockeye in our area, we are now totally dependent on the Fraser River and or Barkley Sound sockeye stocks. Like many of the rivers on Vancouver Island, all our fish stocks are very low. These include chinook, coho, chum, pink, and sockeye. In our meetings with our Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ fisheries group, we decided against using a fish hatchery to enhance our area and totally stay with wild stocks. Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ is one of the only places without a chinook
hatchery close to our area on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Ocean migrating fish going past our shores to other areas seem to be healthy, but where do they go? We hope we are not over fishing other fish stocks, as ours are returning in very low numbers. We have not fished at our river mouths for the last 25 years where the Elders use to catch all our domestic fish for all species, except deep water fish. Because of the reintroduction of sea otters in our area, we have also lost most of our sea urchins, clams, abalone, and other seafood. This has caused most of our younger people not to know or even like the taste of some of these seafoods. I am the Fishery Manager for Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ territories, and the team and Manager before me have seen the destruction done by poor logging practices in and around our rivers. We believe this is the one major cause of the drastic decline of our salmon stocks in the Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/ Che:k’tles7et’h’ area.
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Congratulations to the Scholarship Winners of 2010 AHOUSAHT
EHATTESAHT
Ce’Nadra Mutanda Delainee John Amber John Kira Atleo Kwin Atleo Gerald Frank Clarence Charlie Juniper John Marieta Kaloucokovale Tamara Thomas Stanley Sam Jr. Patrick Thomas Beaulah Thomas Kaelib George Jaiden George Elianna Samuel Bria Samuel Shakayla Croft Emmarie Webster Chaleen Robinson Jacine Adams-Charleson Jaylynn Keitlah Dion Keitlah Ashley Thomas Pharyn Frank Janessa Swan Fiona Cromwell Miranda-lynn Frank David Wilson Gabriel Campbell Rebecca Campbell Joseph Keitlah Sabrina Campbell
Ivan Eaton Joshua Billy Cassidy Hansen-John Kaylee Miller Jonathan John Lyla Billy
DITIDAHT Phoenix Gates David Edgar Jari Tate Rayden Woodward Maryna Macdonald Logan Macdonald Chantelle Knighton Nona Marchand Stephanie Marchand Dakota Dawson Daniel Joseph
HESQUIAHT Evelyn Charleson Rakaylyn Charleson Brevin Charleson Hesquiaht DeLorey-Tully Bowashqusin DeLorey-Tully
Mayben Crabbe Gabriel Barbosa Ahmber Barbosa Karamena Frank Marissa Amos Nina David Brandon Martin
TSESHAHT Grace Sarlandie Angelo Sarlandie Harold Poorman-Epp Jenna Poorman-Epp Haven Gus Jerzy Gus
Continued on page Ashley Fred Brenden Fred William Merry Bailey Sam Kristen Sam-Walls Bret Watts Jordan Nicholson-Mieras Sydney Nicholson Mieras Evelyn Thomas Cassandra Sam-Lemieux Jolyn Watts
UCHUCKLESAHT Charles Cootes Sonia Siezien
HUPACASATH Miranda Lauder Nicholas Ross Ricky-Lee Watts Jared Dick
HUU-AY-AHT Jared Nookemus Justin Nookemus Cheyanne Dick Ayanna Clappis Samantha Haugen Dylan Haugen Becki Nookemis
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August 12, 2010 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 9 Kleco! Kleco! The staff of the Education Department wish to thank the following people for making this years scholarship celebration a huge success. Opening Prayer and Welcome, Willard Gallic Sr., Tseshaht M.C.’s – Deb Masso and Hjalmer Wenstob, Tla-o-qui-aht Keynote Address – Serena Read, Hupacasath Bank of Montreal – Julie Sheppard N.T.C. –Vice President Priscilla Sabbas-Watts N.T.C. – Leisa Fred, Intern N.T.C. –Ruby Ambrose – Child and Youth Program N.T.C. –Richard Samuel, Tlupiich Games Coordinator Ha-shilth-sa – Debora Steel Communications –Mike Watts N.T.C.- Admin Support Staff N.T.C.- Accounting Staff Caterer – Joan Dick and crew Set up/clean up – Ron Dick Sr. and company Thank you to the representatives from the Tribes who were on the selection committee and those that came out to congratulate their students. Special thank you to the winners, parents and community members for coming out and joining in with the festivities. Thank you as well to all the people who supported the students to success throughout the year. Students keep up the good work!
Job Posting Position: Ditidaht First Nation Administrator Salary: Negotiable based on qualifications Qualifications: - Strong management and interpersonal Skills - Effective written and oral communication skills - The ability to manage/function effectively in a team environment - Strong financial management including full understanding of reports, budgetary process and financial planning - Posses knowledge First Nations Government - Minimum two years Post Secondary education in business administration, finance and related fields. - Preference may be given to those of Aboriginal ancestry General Overview of Role and Responsibilities: - Providing leadership and initiative through on-going review and improvements of programs and services. - Liaising with and providing assistance to Council in all related issues. - Ensuring the development, recommendations and monitoring of financial plans and budgets. - Developing, planning and applying for additional revenue from external programs and services. - Maintaining positive relations with Provincial Ministries, Federal Ministries, First Nation governments, education institutions and other municipal and business associations. Please submit your resume to: Ditidaht First Nation Email: admin@ditidaht.ca Fax: 250-745-3332 Deadline August 30, 2010 4:30p.m. THE NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE ALL OUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR THE 2009/2010 SCHOOL YEAR. SPECIAL RECOGNITION GOES OUT TO THE WINNERS OF THE: BANK OF MONTREAL SCHOLARSHIPS Congratulations to Sabrina Campbell and Becki Nookemis for their high academic achievement. Both Becki and Sabrina are going on to Post Secondary. ATHLETIC AWARDS Congratulations to the Sr. Athletic Awards winner Sydney Nicholson Mieras. Sydney is a member of the school and community basketball team and has worked hard to maintain straight “A;s” in P.E. Congratulations to the Jr. Athletic Awards winner Kwin Atleo. Kwin belongs to the Chilliwack Karate Club where he is an exceptional student and plays a great deal of soccer. FINE ARTS AWARDS Congratulations to the Sr. Fine Arts Award winner, Sydney Nicholson Mieras. Sydney in on four different bands and is very involved with the music program at A.D.S.S. Congratulations to the Jr. Fine Arts Award winner, Kwin Atleo. Kwin plays the violin very well and is a dedicated musician. HAHOOPCHU AWARDS
Usma Nuu-c chah-n nulth Family & Child Services is seeking Nuu-chah-nulth individuals, families or couples to provide permanent homes for Nuu-chah-nulth children in (continuing custody) permanent care. Those interested will need to participate in the home-study process and be willing and able to commit to raising children to adulthood, in a loving, caring, nurturing and safe environment. For more information or to apply, please call Usma and speak to a Resource Social Worker @ (250) 724-3232 or toll free
Congratulations to the Sr. Hahoopchu Award winner, Hjalmer Wenstob. Hjalmer was very dedicated to the totem pole project at Ucluelet Secondary School. He helped to design the pole, helped the artist and was the M.C. on the pole raising day. Congratulations to the Jr. Hahoopchu Award winner, Brandon Martin. Brandon received the name Nass-up at his uncle’s feast. The name was given to him for his dedication to learning the songs and dances of his family. He keeps his culture alive by practicing regularly at home and supporting his family at potlatches. At school Brandon participates under Grace George’s instruction learning the songs she shares with the children. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNNERS AND A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION.
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Makah Canoe Journeys 2010 By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Neah Bay, Wa.–The Makah promised they would take care of their 10,000 expected guests for Canoe Journeys 2010 and they did not disappoint. Hundreds of vehicles, speed boats and canoes carrying thousands of people descended on the normally quiet, small coastal village July 19, and the Makah were well prepared. Flaggers were everywhere, directing people to camping sites, venues and parking spaces. Portable showers and toilets were located throughout the
Top: 100 women dancers greeted canoes to the quiet village of Neah Bay on July 19 for Canoe Journeys 2010. Above: Artist Joe David created a flag for the Nuu-chah-nulth canoes to fly when participating in the grand entrance. Right:The Dandalia canoe crew with Ha’wilth Ray Seitcher Jr. of Tla-o-qui-aht. Below: The Robinson Family canoe completes its long journey to Neah Bay, Wash. Photos by Denise Titian
village and volunteers offered visitors rides on golf carts where roads were closed to traffic. Earlier that morning in the neighboring community of Sekui, canoes that had been moored there over night left for the 29 km paddle to Neah Bay. Loud cheers and singing erupted as a group of canoes left for the last leg of their trip to Makah territory. Locals and tourists could be seen rushing to the marina to see the canoes off. Dozens of canoes could be seen in the waters of Juan de Fuca Strait heading west as one drove the windy coastal highway toward Neah Bay. They trickled into the village all morning and afternoon. Locals waving color-coded flags signaled to each canoe to tell them which part of the beach they should land on. Nuu-chah-nulth canoes paddled to the woman waving a red flag. Exhausted paddlers were greeted by dozens of people who helped haul each canoe out of the water. Once there they were given bright red bags filled with lunch, care kit items and Makah 2019 Canoe Journeys memorabilia by their Makah hosts. Canoe families visited one another on the beach, played in the sand or sang in small groups as they waited under the blazing sun for more canoes to arrive. By 2 p.m. there were more than 80 canoes on the beach and canoe skippers were called to a first aid station for a meeting where they were given information about the grand entrance. Jerilynn Erickson arrived that afternoon aboard a Ditidaht canoe. She said they were towed partway across the strait from Vancouver Island by their support boat and they paddled the last three hours. Erickson said she was desperate to take part in the journey. Continued on page 11.
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Hosts greet canoes and 10,000 visitors Continued from page 10. “I begged for someone to take me on as a puller!” she laughed. Well-known Tla-o-qui-aht artist Joe David roamed the beach looking for Nuu-chah-nulth canoes. He designed flags featuring whales that he was giving to each Nuu-chah-nulth group to fly in their canoes for the grand entrance. When the meeting was over, people began moving en masse to another beach about a mile further west. Large sections of that beach were roped off to save space for the canoes and dancers. A raised stage was built in the middle of the beach where Makah dignitaries stood to greet their guests. The beach and the main street above it were extremely crowded as more than 10,000 visitors flooded into the community that day. A section of the main street was blocked to traffic as vendors
Top: The Chuck a bick reaches shore. Above: Tla-o-qui-aht elders Levi Martin and Ben David take in the festivities. Right: West Shore youth have fun in the sand as they await canoes to arrive to the Makah community of Neah Bay on July 19. Below: The Mowachaht canoe looks to come ashore at Neah Bay.
took over the street to sell anything from sushi and Indian tacos to bumper stickers and cedar bark hats. One tent was even set up as a barber shop where, for $20, the stylist would shave intricate designs on people’s scalps. By about 3 p.m. canoes could be seen in the distance rounding the breakwater as they made their way from the first beach to the official landing site. Oneby-one, in a long line, they paddled to the gathering, rowing past the beach before circling back to a staging area where they lined up behind a rope anchor. A Makah speaker welcomed the canoe nations on behalf of their ha’wiih, saying they were glad to see them there today. They thanked them for making the long journey to Neah Bay and the land of the Makah. “Welcome to Canoe Journeys 2010, the journey to the beginning of the
world,” said Joe McGimpsy, referring to the official Makah slogan for this year’s journeys. There were about a dozen Nuu-chahnulth canoes at the Grand Entrance Ceremony. Other canoe families came from as far away as the Columbia River in Oregon and Alaska. There was also a small delegation from Greenland. Once all the canoes were lined up and facing the beach, four headdress dancers began dancing atop the stage, loud explosions from fireworks could be heard as they danced. Then the Makah hosts blessed the event with a prayer chant. About 100 female Makah dancers, who were standing behind the stage, passed under it, emerging through a door at the front of the stage and lined the shore where they welcomed their guests with a dance. Maria Parker Pasqua made her welcome speech in the language of the Makah. Michael Lawrence translated her speech to English. He said, “I am honored for your presence and I am honored and proud to host Tribal Journeys 2010, journey to the beginning of the world!” The crowd was told that the tribe had suffered great losses, but community leaders met with the grieving family who directed them to carry on with the festivities and to make Makah people proud, “and that’s what we’re gonna do,” he declared. Lawrence told the people that the Makah has long been rich in culture and they continued to practice their ways even when the government tried to make them stop. “As our guest, you will be taken care
of as we would take care of one of our own. These are part of our teachings and customs that have been passed down for generations and continue to be taught to the next generation,” he told his guests. “We honor your songs and dances, welcome…share a meal with us, we are proud to host the ever growing tribal journeys. kleco, kleco!” said Lawrence. Canoes were then introduced and officially welcomed ashore one by one, and were cheered by the thousands of people waiting on the beach. A canoe family dinner was offered at the school gym later that night. Protocol events began the following morning. Canoe families and first nations’ guests received a scheduled time slot to share stories, songs and dances. There were so many, at least 50 families scheduled to perform, that the roster was filled from 10 a.m. to midnight every day for the next five days. Alaska and Greenland were among the first to show their culture in the great tent. The tent was huge, likely able to seat 1,000 people. It was equipped with a sound system and stage lighting. A young Alaskan speaker talked about climate change and how it affects their lives. “It’s changed salmon habitat for the worse; we are losing land due to rising water and we’ve had to move our entire village,” she said. The small group from Greenland shared their songs and dances, a unique blend of polka and traditional singing. The speaker said early European whalers came to their communities, bringing with them their polka songs, which they’ve since incorporated into their culture. The festivities went on until Saturday with most families arriving back home the following day.
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Patterns in the ocean influence salmon returns By Katie Beach Central Region Biologist This article is part of a series exploring potential reasons behind the decline of Clayoquot salmon. Clayoquot salmon are not limited only by harvest and rearing habitat. They are also heavily influenced by the ocean environment. In this article I will focus on two large-scale oceanic and atmospheric patterns in the Pacific Ocean and describe how they influence returns of local salmon and help predict periods of trouble. Early fisheries models assumed that the number of fish going to sea minus the number of fish being caught and minus a constant rate of natural mortality would roughly equal the number of fish coming back to spawn. Like other salmon populations, Clayoquot salmon are not exposed to a constant mortality factor, and this simple model fails to explain the observed declines. By the end of the 1990s, fisheries scientists began to take into account varying ocean conditions and reflect this in their models of fish returns. For instance, fisheries biologists like Dr. Dick Beamish from the department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) began to overlay trends in oceanic conditions (such as temperature, plankton availability, the mix of marine species, weather patterns, etc.) in the North Pacific Ocean with salmon returns. What he noticed was that persistent environmental patterns (called “regimes”) that supported abundant salmon returns were upset by abrupt shifts to new persistent environmental regimes and minimal salmon returns. The Pacific Decadal Oscillation was a term coined in the late 1990s to describe the patterns of regimes that span several decades until a shift takes place, which affects everything in the ecosystem, from plankton to salmon to whales. The idea of regimes challenged the age-old assumptions of “balance” and “equilibrium” in nature. According to Beamish, several Pacific regimes appear to have occurred in the 20th century; first in about 1900-1924, second in about 1924-1946, third in about 1947-1976, fourth in about 1976-1989, and the fifth in the 1990s. Salmon catches, on the other hand, showed two times of abundance. Salmon returns began to increase in the mid 1920s and persisted through to the 1940s. Then there was a rapid decline in about 1947, and those catches stayed low for about 30 years. In 1977, salmon catches picked up again, peaking in 1989 before another shift. The above observations show patterns of salmon abundance, which correlate with shifts in ocean productivity. The exact mechanisms that cause the shifts,
and the environmental conditions that support abundant salmon returns, are not fully understood or predictable, but those observed patterns do show the importance of studying long-term ocean patterns. They also provide some hope that salmon returns may once again increase after persistent years of low abundance. Another large scale oceanic pattern that can influence salmon returns is ENSO (El Nino Southern Oscillation), which describes El Niño and La Niña events. El Niño episodes reflect periods of exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures across the eastern tropical Pacific while La Niña episodes represent periods of below-average sea-surface temperatures. These episodes typically last 9 to 12 months. El Niño events, which occur every three to seven years, tend to cause poor conditions for salmon survival at sea, especially when paired with a warming period in the Pacific Decadal Oscillation. Under normal conditions, upwelling along our coast occurs when natural forces like the Coriolus effect, the Ekman spiral and northwest winds work together to shear water towards the offshore, creating a “void” along the coast causing deeper cooler water, with more nutrients, to fill the “hole” and mix with the surface layer and euphotic zone (i.e., body of water that receives sufficient light for photosynthesis and growth). When upwelling does not occur, the resulting conditions are nutrient poor, warmer waters. The reduction of nutrients means that phytoplankton die, and this affects the entire food chain (remember, phytoplankton are juvenile salmon food). In contrast La Niña conditions result in cooler than normal ocean temperatures which enhance ocean upwelling conditions resulting in conditions very favorable to Clayoquot salmon production. Note that 2010 was a moderate El Niño winter, and that when ocean conditions do return to normal, it often takes a couple of years for the phytoplankton and zooplankton to reestablish. Because of the length of Pacific Decadal Oscillation regimes, individuals often have a hard time accurately tracking those trends. Nuu-chah-nulth people didn’t traditionally keep written records, but they did value the memories of elders and passed along stories that recorded environmental events (such as tsunamis) and changes (such as periods of salmon abundance). Now is an especially important time to revive those memories, because it seems that the Pacific Decadal Oscillation and ENSO events alone cannot explain the long-term trends in poor Clayoquot salmon survival. Katie Beach is a biologist with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. Opinions expressed are the author’s. She lives in Tofino.
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Maht Mahs Marge White and family naming potlatch will be held at Maht Mahs on October 09, 2010 starting with lunch at 12 noon. Marge and her siblings Clarence Dennis, Simon Dennis Jr, Robert Dennis Sr.and Myrtle Williams will name all their children and grand children. This will include the off springs of their late brother David Dennis. All the siblings are survivors of the residential school and with the loss of their mother at an early age they separated as a family. The potlatch is to unify the family. They also want to give to the children what was denied them at the residential school, the right to practice culture, to have identity and to know who family is. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Bring your drums, dancers and singers and join in and be part of this event. Evan Touchie Legacy Tournament
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A Tournament of Health: Men’s and Junior. Boys basketball at Ucluelet Secondary School Gym. Contact Melody Charlie by email at melodycharlie@mac.com for more info.
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Birthdays & Congratulations
Congratulations Paula Watts. From mom Sam Gus. Congratulations to Samantha Fred, North Island College. From Mom Gloria, Christine, Amanda, Catherine, Frank and proud Grandma Bertha and Grandpa Cody Gus.
Happy Birthdays Luke and Tanya!, from Kyuquot-Checkleseth. Love from your family, many more...thinking of you !
would like to wish my husband Warren Erickson a very happy anniversary on Aug.3. Love you War! A very happy birthday to my grandson Andre Keitlah on Aug. 7. Love you honey...from Nana and poppa. Aug.18th...Happy “61”st Birthday to my OLD man Francis “roye” John. Hope you have a good day. We’ll be thinking of you. LOVE YOU! From your wife Hilda John …. And also happy birthday! neph..Willie Mack & granddaughter Kayla Lucas both of you have a great day..many more to come..LOVE YOU both.
In Memory Taylor Aaron Francis Charles Sampson Swan August 13-2003 - August 13-2010 Grandson our guardian angel, there is not a day that goes by, we think of how old you are, and how big you would be today! You have two of the most awesomest, handsomest brothers here today, and we love you all so very much. Taylor you are our guardian angel and thanks for watching over us, we love you very much “rip” Taylor Swan ! From grandma “g” Swan and family in Ahousaht B.C.
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Tlu-piich Games 2010 Track and Field Results 100m Girls 7 and 8 Amina Mousa, Tseshaht, 1 Nadia Male, TFN, 2 Alexis Williams, TFN, 3 Lily David, TFN, 4 Jolynn Dick, Tseshaht, 5 Tina Jack, Mowachaht, 6 Lindsey Frank, Ahousaht Chelsea Joe, Tla-o-qui-aht 100m Boys 7 and 8 Jacob Dick, Tseshaht, 1 Grady Barney, Tseshaht 2 Qwamii Frank, Ahousaht 3 Colby Williams, Tseshaht, 4 Marcus Maber, Ahousaht, 5 Charlie Cootes, Hesquiaht, 6 Jemal Campbell, Ahousaht Nick Andrews, Ahousaht 100m Girls 9 and 10 Andrea Thomas, Hesquiaht, 1 Meghan White, Huu-ay-aht, 2 Shelby Martin, TFN, 3 Oceannah Robinson, Ahousaht, 4 Selena Tom, Hesquiaht Elissa Frank, Hupacasath Kayleigh Frank, TFN Katherine Thomas, TFN 100m Boys 9 and 10 West Frank, Ahousaht, 1 Jeremy Jack, Ahousaht, 2 Alex Thompson, TFN, 3 Michael Andrew, Ahousaht, 4 Shandon Thomas, Ahousaht, 5 Jaylynn Keitlah, Ahousaht, 6 Magnus Charleson, Hesquiaht, Jerzy Gus, Tseshaht 100m Girls 11 and 12 Lisa Tom, TFN, 1 Gayleen Mickey, TFN, 2 Verginia Frank, Ahousaht, 3 Ruth Gallic, TFN, 4 Elissa Fred, Tseshaht, 5 Margret Curley, TFN, 6 Sayeh Martin, TFN, 7 Karamarina Frank, TFN, 8 100 m Boys 11 and 12 Colby Felsmen, Hupacasath, 1 Cedrick Mack, Hesquiaht, 2 Ben Thomas, Ahousaht, 3 Trevor Frank, TFN, 4 Walter August, Ahousaht, 5 Walter August, Ahousaht, 6 Justin Dick, Tseshaht, 7 Nick Ross, Hupacasath 100m Girls 13 and 14 Angelica Thomas, Hesquiaht, 1 Agetha Thomas, Hesquiaht, 2 Lindsey Tatoosh, Hupacasath, 3 Shaquila Frank, Long Beach, 4 Eva Barney, Tseshaht, 5 100m Boys 13 and 14 John David, TFN, 1 Dominic Thomas, Ahousaht, 2 Dominic Piere, Katie Band, 3 Ryan Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 4, Roman Frank, Ahousaht, 5 Kevin Titian, Tseshaht, 6 John Lucas, TFN, 7 Keifer Webster, Hesquiaht 100 m Girls, 15 to 17 Mercadies Brown, TFN 1 Suzi Thomas, Hesquiaht, 2 Anastasia Thomas, Ahousaht, 3 Kaleesha Mickey, TFN, 4 100m Boys 15 to 17 No competitors 100 m Girls 18 to 21 Shawna Charleson, Hesquiaht, 1 Juliann Hamilton, Hupacasath 2
Kelsey Martin, Hesquiaht, 3 100 m Boys 18 to 21 Chance Frank, TFN, 1 Daryon Charleson, Hesquiaht, 2 Cody McCarthy, Hupacasath, 3 Alex Amos, Hesquiaht, 4 Anthony Ambrose, Hesquiaht, 5 100 m Girls 22 to 25 No Competitors 100 m Boys 22 to 25 No Competitors 100 m Girls 26 to 29 Kathy Jack Tla-o-qui-aht, tie Shae Doiron, Tseshaht, tie 100 m Boys 26 to 29 Shane Sieber, Tseshaht, 1 Jason Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 2 Jerry Joe, Huu-ay-aht, 3 100m Girls 30 to 34 Janine Adams, Hesquiaht, 1 Kathleen Andrews, Hesquiaht, 2 Melanie Fred, Tseshaht, 3 100m Boys 30 to 34 No Competitors 100 m Girls 35 to 39 Carol Ann Hilton, Hesquiaht, 1 Daphney Robinson , Ahousaht, 2 Vanessa Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 3 100m Boys 35 to 39 Travis Thomas, Ahousaht, 1 Kevin Titian, Tseshaht, 2 100m Girls 40+ Judy Campbell, Hesquiaht, 1 Nora Luca, Hesuqiaht, 2 200 m Girls 7 and 8 Amina Mousa, Tseshaht, 1 Emma Dick, Ahousaht, 2 Arrianna Johnson Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 3 Alexis Williams, 4 Nadia Male, TFN, 5 Autumn Tatoosh, Hupacasath, 6 Jolynn Dick, Tseshaht, 7 Evalyn Charleson, Hesquiaht, 8 200m Boys 7 and 8 Grady Barney, Tseshaht, 1 Qwamii Frank, Tseshaht, 2 Jacob Dick, Tseshaht, 3 Jacob Potter, 4 Daniel Fred, Tseshaht 5 Avery Sabbas, Hesquiaht Thomas Sam, Hesquiaht Calvin Charleson, Ahousaht, 200 m Girls 9 and 10 Heat 1 Leticia Exrada, Hesquiaht, 1 Oceannah Robinson, Ahousaht, 2 Shanice Charleson, Hesquiaht, 3 Kianna Michael, Ahousaht, 4 Kayleigh Frank, TFN, 5 Janine Frank, TFN, 6 Jenna Poorman, Tseshaht, 7 200 m Girls 9 and 10 Heat 2 Andrea Thomas, Hesquiaht, 1 Shelby Martin, TFN, 2 Alicia Frank, 3 Leticia Seitcher, Hesquiaht, 4 Corinna Ambrose, Gitxan, 5 Marissa Thomas, Ahousaht, 6 200 m Girls 9 and 10 Heat 3 Kathleen Titian, Tseshaht, 1 Shakyla Croft, Ahousaht 2 Amy Charlie, TFN, 3 Rikki Morras, Ahousaht, 4 Lorissa Manson, TFN, 5 Megan White, Huu-ay-aht Lindsey White Huu-ay-aht Sheila Tom, Hesquiaht 200 m Boys 9 and 10 Heat 1
West Frank, Ahousaht, 1 Brandon Tom, TFN, 2 Alex Thompson, TFN 3 Marcus Frank, TFN, 4 Jaylynn Keitlah, Ahousaht, 5 Isaiah David, TFN, 6 Colton Braker, Tshsaht 7 Sabastian, Tseshaht, 8 200 m Boys 9 and 10 Heat 2 Tristian Tatoosh, Hupacasath, 1 Shandon Thomas, Ahousaht 2 Tim Manson, TFN, 3 Clinton, Thomas, Ahousaht, 4 Mallory Benson, Ahousaht, 5 Travis Tatoosh, Hupacasath, 6 Jeremy Jack, Ahousaht 200 m Girls 11 and 12 Nina David, TFN, 1 Chylean Whiteford, 2 Ruth Gallic, TFN, 3 Elissa Fred, Tseshat, 4 Margret Curley, TFN, 5 200m Boys, 11 and 12 Nick Ross, Hupacasath, 1 Colby Felsmen, Hupacasath, 2 Fred Thomas, Ahousaht, 3 Ben Thomas, Ahousaht, 4 Trevor Frank, TFN, 5 William Tom, TFN, 6 Fabian Benson, Ahousaht, 7 Joseph Thomas, Ahousaht, 8 200m Girls 13 and 14 Angelica Thomas, Hesquiaht, 1 Shania Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 2 Agatha Thomas, Hesquiaht, 3 Janey Patrick, Hesquiaht, 4 200m Boys 13 and 14 John David, TFN, 1 Dominic Thomas, Ahousaht, 2 Kenny Frank, Ahousaht, 3 Kevin Titian, Tseshaht, 4 Isiah Lucas, Hesquiaht, 5 Ryan Sabbas, Hesquiaht 6 Shawn Bryce, Esquimalt, 7 200m Girls 15 to 17 Erin Ross, TFN, 1 Chantelle Dick, Ahousaht, 2 Merecedes Brown, TFN, 3 Suzi Thomas, Esquimalt, 4 Anna Thomas, Ahousaht, 5 Keanna Hamilton, Hupacasath, 6 200m Boys 15 to 17 Brian Reid, Hupacasath, 1 Lance Stanley, Hupacasath, 2 Chance Frank, TFN, 3 Dion Keitlah, Ahousaht, 4 Nathon Reid, Hupacasath, 5 Travis Pierre, Katie Band, 6 Daryon Charleson, Hesquiaht, 7 Alex Curley, TFN, 8 200m Girls 18 to 21 Gordie Robinson, Huu-ay-aht, 1 Shawna Charleson, Hesquiaht, 2 Belinda Lucas, Hesquiaht, 3 Juliann Hamilton, Hupacasath, 4 Letitia Rampanen, Hesquiaht, 5 Kelsey Martin, Hesquiaht, 6 200 m Boys 18 to 21 Stanley Luca, Hesquiaht, 1 James Williams, TFN, 2 Alex Amos, Hesquiaht, 3 Chance Frank, TFN, 4 200m Girls 22 to 25 No Competitors
200m Boys 22 to 25 No Competitors 200m Girls 26 to 29 Katherine Thomas, TFN, 1 Sonja Pighin, Esquimalt, 2 Cathy Jack, TFN, 3 Agnes Morgan, TFN, 4 200m Boys 26 to 29 No Competitors 200m Girls 30 to 34 Janine Adams, Hesquiaht, 1 Jolene Keitlah, Ahousaht 2 Kathleen Andresm, Hesquiaht, 3 Melanie Fred, Tseshaht, 4 200m Boys 30 to 34 No Competitors 200m Girls 34 to 39 Carol Ann Hilton, Hesuqiaht, 1 Daphnie Robinson, Ahousaht, 2 Vanessa Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 3 200m Boys, 34 to 39 No Competitors 200m Girls 40+ Trudy Campbell Hesquiaht, 1 Nora Luca, Hesquiaht, 2 Angel Dick, Ahousaht, 3 200m Boys 40+ Kevin Titian, Tseshaht, 1 Jason Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 2 Tom Tatoosh, Hupacasath, 3 Bruce Frank, TFN, 4 Chuck August, TFN, 5 Jason Dick, Tseshaht, 6 400m Girls 7 and 8 Emma Dick, Ahousaht, 1 Amina Mousa, Tseshaht, 2 Jasmine Gomez, Tseshaht, 3 Cinnamon Barney, Tseshaht 4 Gerrelyn Barney, Tseshaht, 5 400m Boys 7 and 8 Grady Barney, Tseshaht 1 Quamii Frank, Ahousaht 2 Jacob Dick, Tseshaht, 3 Avery Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 4 Marcus Mather, Ahousaht, 5 Deacon Pierre, Hupacasath, 6 Tayshaun Charleson, Hesquiaht, 7 Thomas Sam, Hesquiaht, 8 400m Girls 9 and 10 Heat 1 Andrea Thomas, Hesquiaht, 1 Leticia Dick, Ahousaht, 2 Alyssa Frank, Hupacasath, 3 Shakyla Croft, Ahousaht, 4 Amy Charlie, TFN, 5 Janine Frank, TFN, 6 Marissa Thomas, Hesquiaht, 7 Selena Tom, Hesquiaht, 8 400m Girls 9 and 10 Heat 2 Kathleen Titian, Tseshaht 1
Lyndsey Watts, Tseshat, 2 Oceannah, Ahousaht, 3 Shelby Martin, TFN, 4 Sheynice Carleson, Hesquiaht, 5 Letitia Seitcher, Hesquiaht, 6 Marissa Amos, TFN, 7 Karamarina Frank, TFN, 8 400m Girls 9 and 10 Heat 3 Meghan White, Huu-ay-aht, 1 Pharyn Frank, Ahousaht, 2 Corinna Ambrose, Ehattesaht, 3 400m Boys 9 and 10 Heat 1 West Frank, Ahousaht, 1 Alex Thompson, TFN, 2 Reg David, Huu-ay-aht, 3 Shandon Thomas, Ahousaht4 Clinton Thomas, Ahousaht, 5 400m Boys 9 and 10 Heat 2 Marcus Frank, Ahousaht, 1 Isaiah David, TFN, 2 Jaylynn Keitlah, Ahousaht, 3 Tim Manson, TFN, 4 400m Girls 11 and 12 Debra Potter, Tseshaht, 1 Lisa Tom, RFN, 2 Nina David, TFN, 3 Nancy Sam, Hesquiaht, 4 Gaylene Mickey, TFN, 5 400m Boys 11 and 12 Nick Ross, Hupacasath, 1 Coby Felsment, Hupacasath, 2 Fred Thomas, Ahousaht, 3 Trevor Frank, TFN, 4 William Tom, TFN, 5 Ben Thomas, Ahousaht, 6 Joseph Thomas, Esquimalt, 7 400m Girls 13 and 14 Angelica Thomas, Hesquiaht, 1 Agatha Thomas, Hesquiaht, 2 Shania Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 3 Cheyanne David, Hesquiaht, 4 Eva Barney, Tseshaht, 5 Nadine Curley, TFN, 6 Felicia Mickey, TFN, 7 400m Boys 13 and 14 Heat 1 Dominic Thomas, Ahousaht, 1 John David, TFN, 2 Kevin Titian, Tseshaht, 3 Shawn Bryce, Esquimalt, 4 400m Boys 13 and 14 Heat 2 Kennedy Frank, TFN, 1 Tristian Galligos, Hesquiaht, 2 Isiah Lucas, Hesquiaht, 3 Keifer Webster, Hesquiaht, 4 Ryan Sabbas, Hesquiaht, 5 400m Girls 15 to 17 Erin Ross, Hupacasath, 1 Suzi Thomas, Hesquiaht, 2 Chantal Dick, Ahousaht, 3 Anna Thomas, Esauimalt, 4
Brianna Tate, Tseshaht, 5 Tamara Jackson, TFN, 6 400m Boys 15 to 17 Dion Keitlah, Ahousaht, 1 Mitchell Frank, Ahousaht, 2 400m Girls 18 to 21 Gordie Johnson, Huu-aya-ht, 1 Shawna Charleson, Hesquiaht, 2 Belinda Lucas, Hesquiaht, 3 Letitia Rampanen, Hesquiaht, 4 400m Boys 18 to 21 Jayme Charleson, Hequiaht, 1 Stanley Luca, Hesquiaht, 2 Jackson Thomas, Cowichan, 3 Patrick Lucas, Hesquiaht, 4 Sabby Fred, Tseshaht, 5 Richard Titian, Tseshaht, 6 400m Girls 22 to 25 No Competitors 400m Boys 22 to 25 No Competitors 400m Girls 26 to 29 No Competitors 400m Boys 26 to 29 Rob Frank, Ahousaht, 1 Richard Samuel, PAFC, 2 400m Girls 30 to 34 Carol Ann Hilton, Hesquiaht, 1 Jolene Keitlah, Ahousaht, 2 Rosa Ross, Tseshaht, 3 400m Boys 30 to 34 No Competitors 400m Girls 35 to 39 No Competitors 400 m Boys, 35 to 39 No Competitors 400m Girls 40+ Nora Lucas, Hesquiaht, 1 Brenda Frank, Ahousaht, 2 Judy Campbell, Hesquiaht, 3 Angel Dick, Ahousaht, 4 400m Boys 40+ No Competitors Shot put 40 + Claudette Lucas, Hesquiaht, Ladies Ben Seeley, Hesquiaht, Mens Shot put 40 + Angel Dick Ahousaht, Ladies Chuck August, Ahousaht, Mens
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Nuu-chah-nulth and friends tee off for the games Alberni), Charlie Cornfield (Campbell River) and Paul Ives (Comox) participated. A dinner and auction was held after the day’s event. Port Alberni—The Nuu-chah-nulth Team Klahoose, made up of Ken Tribal Council hosted a Texas-scramble Brown, Doug Bourne, Jay Yule and Brun style golf tournament on Aug. 4 to raise Taielman came first with a 59 total score. funds for the Tlu-piich games, held Aug. Coming in second was the team made up 5 to 8. of Doug White, Bill Yoachim, George Representatives from the corporate and Hrabowych and MLA Ron Cantelon, political sectors joined First Nations with a score of 62. The third place team leaders for 18 holes of fun at the Alberni was made up of Leon Lauder, Oswald Golf Club. Mayors Ken McRae (Port Felsman, Bert Cassavant and Jack Quesgiovette with a score of 63. Most honest team with at high score of 75 was made up of Larry Spencer, Terry Basso, Dave Merry and Derek Drake. Individual honors went to Jenn Orainetz for both longest drive and closest to the pin for women, and to John Wesley also for longest drive and closest to the pin in the men’s category. The business community and local artists were generous in their donations to the live and silent auctions. Bill Yoachim played auctioneer. The first item up for bid was the honor of being the first table to be allowed up to the buffet, a marvelous meal of roast beef, fish, cordon bleu, wild rice, potatoes, mixed vegetables and salJenn Orainetz was in great form, winning women’s ads. closest to the pin, and longest drive. By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Photos by Debora Steel
Port Alberni Mayor Ken McRae seems unhappy with his putt. Live auction items garnered about $3,800. A Killer Whale carving created and donated by John Henderson went for $1,000. A Wolf paddle, created by Patrick Amos and donated by Deb Masso, brought in $600 for the games event. Other live auction items donated included a two night stay at the spa bungalow at Tigh-na-mara Seaside Resort and Conference Centre. This included a day pass for two for their grotto mineral waters. There was one night’s accommodation for the Hotel Grand Pacific next to the legislative buildings in Victoria, and a two night stay at Best Western Tin Wis Resort in Tofino. Patrick Amos donated a print of a whale, part of his new series of work. Cecil Dawson donated an original Orca drawing. Gordon Dick donated a
Bentwood Box of red cedar. Iisaak Forestry donated a picnic table. Kaw Tshirts donated an embroidered jacket, and a silver carved pendant was donated by Tim Taylor. Silent auction items included a onenight stay for two, donated by Accent Inns; a two hour Island Paddle trip for four, donated by Tla-ook Cultural Adventures; a one night stay at the Beach Club Resort; the print Fast Wings, donated by Patrick Amos; Binoculars, donated by Audio Video Unlimited (Barlows); a golf bag donated by Carol Anne Hilton; a necklace by Gordon Dick; sunglasses by Deb Masso; a golf shirt by Jal Design; a jersey by Kaw Tshirts; and a framed picture by Four Directions Photo and Framing (Jim Steel).
By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni is the Salmon Capital of the World, and this fact has just been confirmed by the Mayor of Campbell River, Charlie Cornfield. The mayor, whose community has claimed the title in the past, admitted publicly Aug. 4 that Port Alberni’s salmon status reigns supreme. Cornfield made the monumental admission at the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council golf tournament, held to raise funds for the organization’s Tlu-piich Games. The Games bring together the Nuu-chah-nulth communities up and down the West Coast of Vancouver Island in athletic competition. Mayor Cornfield participated in the tournament, but lost one of his treasured custom clubs on the course. It was found by Tseshaht Chief Councillor Les Sam, who colluded with Port Alberni’s economic development manager Pat Deakin to hold the club for ransom. It was decided that Cornfield could either dance for the club’s return, according to Nuu-chah-nulth custom, or he could finally admit the error of Campbell River’s ways. As the mercury had hit the mid-30 mark, Chief Sam thought that further exertion would be ill-advised, so he opted to hold out for the statement from the mayor. Cornfield looked longingly at his lost stick and said “I love that club.” And with a sigh he reluctantly said the words everyone was waiting to hear. “Port Alberni is the Salmon Capital of the World,” Cornfield stammered, finally putting to rest any confusion over the matter.
Port Alberni reigns supreme
Tseshaht Chief Councillor Les Sam holds a prized golf club out to Campbell River Mayor Charlie Cornfield, holding it ransom until the mayor admitted that Port Alberni is the Salmon Capital of the World.
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3 on 3 basketball results
13 & UNDER First Place Hesquiaht Pride Jaciene Charleson Selena Tom Andrew Lucas Gregory Charleson Sederick Mack Second Place The Ballers Nina David Lily David Markus Frank Reg David Trevor Frank Third Place TFN Rockets
Gaylene Mickey Shykayla Frank Allen Frank Wesley Frank William Tom 17 & UNDER First Place DGJJ Chantel Dick Amber John Daryon Charleson Greg Dick Second Place Adonis David Mitchell Frank Shay Little Adonis David
Kennedy Frank Third Place Hesquiaht Braves Janey Patrick Francis Charleson Stevie Tom Wayne Jules Tristian Galligos 18 & UP First Place HSC Alex Jules Kevin Charleson Jayme Charleson Mia Charleson Matt Lucas
Janine Adams Second Place Ahousaht Freida Thomas Catherine Thomas Gary Tom Travis Thomas Beau Campbell Third Place Sampson Sam Barney Chris Dick Sean Amos Jon Joe Gloria Maquinna
3000 m
Long Jump Results Boys 7 and 8 Nicholas Andrew, Ahousaht, 1 Daniel Cranmer, Tseshaht, 2 Grady Barney, Tseshaht, 3 Jacob Dick,
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Tseshaht, 4 Girls 7 and 8 Lindsey Frank, 1 Alexis Williams, 2 Kristie Thompson, 3 Carol Curley, 4 Emma Dick, 5 Boys 9 and 10 Tim Manson, TFN, 1 Shandon Thomas, Ahousaht, 2 Brandon Tom, TFN, 3 Jared Lucas, TFN, 4 Alex Thompson, Hupacasath, 5 Qwamii Lucas, Hesquiaht, 6 Isaiah David, TFN, 7 Sabastian Watts, Tsesaht, 8 Girls 9 and 10 Shelby Martin, 1 Pharyn Frank, Ahousaht, 2 Oceannah Robinson, Ahousaht, 3 Marissa Amos, 4 Janene Frank, 5 Lorissa Manson, TFN, 6
Amy Chalie, 7 Karamorena Frank, 8 Boys 11 and 12 Braiden Male, TFN, 1 Walter August, Ahousaht, 2 Justin Dick, Tseshaht, 3 Fred Thomas, Ahousaht, 4 Trevor Frank, TFN, 5 Girls 11 and 12 Gaylene Mickey, 1 Margret Curley, 2 Elissa Cranmer, Tseshaht 3 Saya Martin, 4 Ruth Gallic, 5 Girls 13 and 14 Shania Sabbas, 1 Janie Patrick, 2
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In Memory In Loving Memory of My Father Thomas Dick May 06/1916 – August 08/1995 Dad You’re my dad and we’re so far apart. I miss you dad with all my heart. I miss you’re smile, your laughter too. I’m so glad I have happy memories of you. I cry in silence when I hear your name. Everything down here is not the same. My children have grown I have grandchildren too. I wish to this day they could see you. I know you are happy where ever you are. You’re in my heart and that’s not too far. Until we meet again Dad. Miss you lots. Love from your Daughter Catherine T. Watts and Family
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). 250-591-8199
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Notice to Nuu-chah-nulth Members
Blackhawk Autobody Port Alberni Call Marcel Dorward 250-723-1971 Accommodations FOR RENT: 2-bedroom house in Nanaimo. $800 per month with $400 deposit. Call Robert Peters at 250-5911626. Elders preferred. FOR RENT: A non-profit organization has rooms to rent, by the day, week or month. Very reasonable rates for Room and Board. Also, there is a Boardroom available for rent. For information phone 723-6511. FOR RENT: Equipment for power point and DVD presentations. Projector and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit required. Telephone: 250-724-5290. NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open year round! Coastal rainforest and worldclass recreation at your doorstep! For reservations and other information call 250-745-3844. TOQUART BAY CONVENIENCE STORE, CAMPGROUND & MARINA: Reservations available. Open year round. Status cigs available. 1-250- 7268306 or 1-250-726-8349.
Re: Medical Patient Travel- Away from Home- Port Alberni Area Please be advised that as of June 30th, 2010 Port Alberni Friendship Center will no longer provide away from home Medical Patient Travel services to Nuu-chah-nulth members in the Port Alberni area. Beginning July 1st, 2010, all Nuu-chah-nulth members that utilize the Medical Patient Travel services through the Port Alberni Friendship Center will be redirected to their member Nation for Medical Patient Travel Assistance.
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August 12, 2010 - 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.
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CLASSIFIED ADS For Purchase FOR SALE: House on 6620 McCoy Lake Road, Port Alberni. For sale to Tseshaht members only, as is. Call (250) 724-3735 for more information. FOR SALE: – 3 native drums recently made. Taking orders for specific sizes. Call 250.723.8369 FOR SALE: Native Beadwork: Chokers, Anklets, Bracelets, Keychains, Earrings and also fancy Chokers, moccasin pins or earrings. E-mail me at muriel_malcolm@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Silk screening company. Can do up to 500 shirt per day. Can do four to eight colors. Call Billy Keitlah at (250) 731-9943. 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: One 471 Diesel engine with capitol gear, 2 ½ - 1 reduction in good running order. Can be seen in Ahousaht. Call Chester @670-2587. FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista. Secluded location. Sold with bed and breakfast business. $225,000. (250) 7253482. FOR SALE: Priced to sell. 14 ft. X 70 ft. Deluxe Princeton 1993 Manufactured Home. 2 Bedroom, plus 12 ft. X 18 ft. addition, total 1190 square feet. Located at Sproat Lake Mobile Home Park. Build in vacuum, dishwasher, sundeck, storage shed. Heat pump with Air conditioning, Lake/Beach Access. $247.00 month pad rent. Asking: $110,000. 00 or best reasonable offer, By appointment only. NO AGENTS!For Info telephone =250-724-5290. E-mail:wallysamuel@telus.net. Website: www.arrowsmithlistings.com/samuel/samu el/.htm FOR SALE: Hesquiaht Place of Learning has some new tables a chairs available for sale. Shipping charges will apply. The tables are 60 length X 30 wide X 24 high: $275 each. The desks are adjustable. $53.35 each. Call250-670-1191; e-mail: spuds_18@hotmail.com Rebecca Atleo Principal: Hesquiaht Place of Learning FOR SALE OR RENT: Great commercial opportunity. Great location by Tseshaht Market on Pacific Rim Highway. Also ideal for office, etc. Asking $80,000 or rent for $1,000 a month. Call Richard Watts, 250-724-2603 or 250-731-5795. FOR SALE: Elegant white satin wedding dress, classy and simple, with beaded waistline. Size 9/10. Purchased for $1,550. Selling for $195.00. Childs white low bed, vinyl mattress with white side curtains, storage under bed. Entertainment cabinet with wood shelves, with glass doors, 49x45x27” Good condition $95. Attractive hanging lamp, cut clear glass with jade green metal work. Like new! Contact 250-724-3049. FOR SALE: 6 fishing nets: spring 2 are 238ft long x 40ft deep 4 are 265ft long x 40ft deep 8 ¼ mesh $offers$ 250-7231878
For Purchase FOR SALE: “George Watts – Creating Greatness” books: $20 each. All sales proceeds go to George Watts Scholarship Fund. Call Caledonia at NEDC: 250-724-3131
REPREZENT DESIGNS: First Nations Graphics. Specializing in Native Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sizes). All types of Native Graphics. Celeste Howard. Email for quotes and prices. reprezent.designs@gmail.com
MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 7242603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. ELEGANT ADVANTAGE DECORATING AND CATERING SERVICES: Tracey Robinson @ home:723-8571. We do all occasions: Weddings, Showers, Graduations, Banquets, Brunches, Dinners, * Super Host and Food Safe Certified* 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. FOR HIRE:Pickup truck and driver. Need something transported or towed? Transport/move furniture, fridge, stoves, outboard motors, your boat, canoe or travel trailer towed or moved. By the km and by the hour. Call 250-724-5290. TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind. players. Come and share some special times with us. Please call Bunt at 724-5655.
Misc. HOUSE RENOVATIONS: Decks, siding, basic plumbing. Phone Bill Webster 778421-1511. MASSAGES in your home or mine. Call 250-735-2271. LONG BEACH REFLEXOLOGY STUDIO offers foot reflexology sessions. Experience foot reflexology for relaxation and to energize. To book a session phone 250-725-3482 CERTIFIED CARPENTER: for hire phone Dave Watts 250-723-9870. Experienced! Completed 4 yr program Camosun College in theoretical and practical aspects of the Carpentry trade with Red Seal interprovincial certification ticket.
Marine FOR SALE: Area "G" AI Troll License 37.5 ft. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250670-9573 or leave a message at the Ahousaht Administration Office at 250670-9563. FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864. WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20’ boat. Call Michael @ 720-6026. FOR SALE: 48’ Fiberglass Troller. Area F license. Very reasonably priced. View at sellyourboat.ca. Phone (250) 380-3028. MARINE ISUZU ENGINE MODEL 6BD, 145 HP complete with capitol marine gear, 2 ½ to 1 ratio recently overhauled engine and gear. Any serious offers will be considered. Call Louie Frank Sr @ 250.670.9573 (home) or 250.670.9563 (work). FOR SALE: 13 ft Sangstercraft Speed Boat on trailer. Good condition. No motor. $350 cash. Take as is price. Nonnegotiatiable. Phone 250-720-3490
Employment SPEAKER AVAILABLE: I’ll be available for Workshops and public speaking for people who live with F.A.S.D. (250) 315-2188. I was born with this Sept. 26, 1969. Tim Manson. ODD JOBS WANTED: A homeless woman (NCN) looking for any odd jobs, willing to do anything. Please call 250720-9800.
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Automotive CAR FOR SALE: 1986 Firebird. 2 dr, seats 4 people, white, flip up headlights, good cond. Incl. are 4 spare tires (2 large tires for the back). I need a larger vehicle for grand kids contact Lavigne Jack at 250-286-3393 or cell 250-202-5560. FOR SALE: 1994 GMC Ext cab, short box truck. Body in good condition, very little rust. Needs motor and transmission. $1500 obo call: 250-745-6220
WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141720 6th St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5.
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.
Educating people from a different point of you! ~ Zyto Compass Testing ~ Infra-Red Sauna ~ Natures Sunshine Products ~ Health Parties
Call to book your Consultation 250-951-0251 Or naomi_horbatch@hotmail.com
Wanted
Second Printing: Get yours at the Tyee Hotel in Port Alberni.
Welding: Truck flat decks, aluminum ramps and walk ways, repairs, ect. Call Dustin. Telephone: 250-723-2828 or 250-720-6282
FOUND at the Jerry Jack and Colleen Pendleton Memorial Potlatch, a mesh bag containing shawls, a drum and misc. jackets. Contact jerry43307@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.
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