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Ahousaht celebrates A-in-chut homecoming By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ahousaht – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo came home to a hero’s welcome Aug. 18; it was his first time back in his home community of Ahousaht since winning a second term as national chief back in July. A-in-chut arrived in Ahousaht in grand style, aboard a chaputs (dugout cedar canoe) on the front beach of Ahousaht. People young and old were there on the beach to welcome him home. Following the landing everyone gathered at nearby Thunderbird Hall for some good old feasting and dancing. A-in-chut was carried into the room on the shoulders of Ahousaht men. The men sang a victory song while everyone else cheered. “We want to stand him up on a pedestal to show young people what they can be if they put their minds to it,” said Eddie Frank. The Atleo family served up a feast to hundreds of guests. There was plenty of food thanks to generous donations from the community. Special guests from other communities were there to celebrate A-in-chut’s homecoming, including Owadi Bob Chamberlin, vice-president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and Hesquiaht Chief Steve Tom. At the dinner, Atleo shared a table with his wife Nancy, children, parents and his elder Atleo aunts, Gertrude Frank and Flossie Atleo. And when he was called upon to dance, A-in-chut was quick to respond, delighting the crowd
National Chief Shawn Atleo (right) dances at the head table with family (from left to right) father Dr. Richard Umeek Atleo, great aunts Trudy Frank and Flossie Atleo, and mother Marlene Atleo.
Left: Ain-chut Shawn Atleo is carried into the hall at Ahousaht on the shoulders of family members. Right: Bob Chamber lin sings at the celebration.
Photos by Denise Titian
and inviting them to join in. A-in-chut thanked his family, the community and everyone else for their love and support. The celebrations went late into the night with song, dance and plenty of chumus (something good to eat).
Tseshaht urges ministry to regulate houseboats By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Barkley Sound–More than 20 unlicensed floating homes and houseboats have been occupying the idyllic Julia Passage in Barkley Sound for up 20 years; Tseshaht First Nation says it’s time put a stop to it and bring in regulations that will protect the environment. Julia Passage is an important clam digging site for the Tseshaht, renowned for its calm, protected waters. But for the past two years the area has been closed
to shellfish harvesting due to contamination. Tseshaht Chief Councillor Hugh Braker believes the source of contamination is raw sewage being dumped into the channel by the houseboat residents. The recent sinking of a houseboat just outside of Julia Channel prompted renewed interest in getting illegal houseboats and floating homes out of the area. The houseboat was being towed when it sank near the shore at Equis, Tseshaht traditional territory. Battered by waves, the houseboat broke apart, dumping all of its contents, including furniture, and possibly fuel and sewage into the ocean. In a recent letter to Minister Denis
Inside this issue... Ancient cedar felled after suspicious fire..................Page 3 Nuu-chah-nulth Tlu-piich Games results.........Pages 4 to 7 Tseshaht demands clean-up of tire dump site .........Page 8 Mowachaht/Muchalaht welcomes the world............Page 9 Tom Watts inducted into Sports Hall of Fame........Page 12
Lebel of Transport Canada, Braker writes, ‘these houseboats are essentially unregulated…the sewage from the houseboats is untreated…Tseshaht believes that some of the houseboats are operating businesses from their houseboats.” Braker went on to demand that the wrecked houseboat at Equis be removed immediately, along with any existing houseboats that do not have proper licensing, environmental accreditation, proper sewage treatment and/or having ancillary unlicensed structures. According to Braker, houseboats began arriving in the area during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Back then there were
only a few, but now there are dozens and some have become year-round residents with structures built on the adjacent foreshore – something Braker says is illegal. Like little neighborhoods, there are clusters of floating houses; some are connected by gangways. Many have gangways connecting the home to the foreshore where Braker suspects illegal outhouses have been built. Satellite dishes can be found affixed to trees on the foreshore. The flat calm water is green and murky, filled with algae; Continued on page 2.
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Sewage, fuel contaminating territory Continued from page 1. A wad of toilet paper was seen floating next to one float house. Tseshaht is opposed to floating homes occupying its territory and is calling on the federal government to remove them. Braker said the battle to remove the houseboats goes back a long way, to when his late uncle George Watts was Tseshaht’s chief councillor. “We have never been consulted and we know there are impacts; we are calling on the provincial government to put a freeze on the numbers of houseboats and to remove the illegal ones. We want closer regulation,” said Braker. Some of the float home owners are trying to go legitimate and get the required licensing and permits to occupy Julia Channel; others, according to Braker, are merely squatters. During a stop at one of the float homes, the residents approached the boat, friendly and curious, at first, but when they discovered the reason for the Tseshaht boat and news crews’ presence quickly became defensive, angry and ordered the boat to leave their site. “What is the problem?” screamed a woman as the boat cruised away. Across the channel, the reception at another floating home was more receptive, albeit guarded. The woman there said she is a year-round resident and has been living in Julia Passage aboard her float home for 30 years. She said her family and a few longterm residents wish to work with governments and first nations to make their occupancy in the passage legal. They have been doing all the required paperwork, including filling out applications for permits. “We know we’re not legal,” she admitted, “but we just want to keep a low profile here until we can get legal.” The woman said they’ve filled in the required applications twice in 30 years, but it’s the government that is stalling the process. “In 2006 we applied for a two-year tenure,” she said, adding they were just recently told the application was rejected until a long-term land use plan is in place. In the meantime, occupants in Julia
Minimal fines levied against float homes and houseboats in the Barclay Sound do nothing to stop the unregulated habitation of the area; residents are awaiting a land use plan that has long been promised. Passage receive yearly notices from the government; $1,000 fines for trespassing. And that’s all they pay for year-round tenancy. Long-term residents of Julia Passage have formed an association in an effort to resolve the issue. The Barkley Sound Float Home Association is made up of float home owners living the area. They, too, are frustrated with the process. According to the association president Mel Stella, float home owners are asked
Houseboat wreckage near Equis. The residence was being towed when it broke apart. The debris was scattered far and wide. Photo submitted by Ken Watts. Tseshaht Chief Councillor Hugh Braker is demanding government do something to regulate the float homes and houseboats that occupy the nation’s territory without permit or permission.
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Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Park Guardian Hjalmer Wenstob stands in the hollow of an ancient red cedar that was destroyed by fire.
Ancient red cedar felled after suspicious fire set By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Kennedy Lake–It had probably stood overlooking the lake for nearly 1,000 years, but a suspicious fire set in its hollow trunk forced a faller to cut the giant red cedar down, sending it to its watery grave. For young Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Park Guardian Hjalmer Wenstob it was a heart-breaking sight. Wenstob and his crew mates have been working hard to clean up Chuu-iis; a Tlao-qui-aht campground located near the Kennedy River Bridge on Kennedy Lake. They plan to upgrade the area and open it to paying campers. Chuu-iis has a long and important history with the Tla-o-qui-aht. It is the site of a sockeye salmon run and a place their people used to camp and fish for sockeye. In recent years, the campground fell into disrepair and had been taken over by a few squatters. According to Wenstob, Chuu-iis had become a party place and was strewn with garbage. In their efforts to clean the area up, the guardians attempted to evict the squatters. They would give the illusion that they left, but they just went deeper into the forest only to come back when the guardians went home. On the morning of July 20, Wenstob arrived at Chuu-iis prepared to start his workday when campers advised him of a forest fire. Making his way on the boardwalk through the forest, Wenstob’s heart sank when he saw an area of old-growth cedar enveloped in smoke and flames. There is no cell service in the area so Wenstob had to drive nearly 12 kilometres before he got a cell signal strong enough to call for help. Iisaak Forestry (IFR) workers were in the area and radioed for help before going to the fire to assess the severity of the blaze. Workers from IFR and the Tla-o-quiaht First Nation Guardians arrived quick-
ly, along with a helicopter which dumped water on the burning giant, but it had little, if any, impact. IFR faller Joe Corlazzoli was called in; he agreed to cut the cedar down in order to save the rest of the old growth forest. Wenstob said IFR first doused the area with fire retardant foam before Corlazzoli, donning protective gear, waded into the inferno to cut through more than 15 feet of the trunk. “They were pumping water into the (hollow) tree as he made his initial cuts,” said Wenstob. Corlazzoli had to cut notches in the trunk in order to reach the area he would cut through, about 20 feet from the ground. All the while smoke and sparks swirled around him while flames devoured the tree high above. He cut the tree so that it would land in the lake, about 200 feet away. “He had to jump out of the way as soon as the tree started going over because flames and sparks were shooting out of the end of the falling tree,” said Wenstob. For Wenstob, who was watching from a road several hundred feet away, the impact the tree made when it fell was awe-inspiring. “You could hear it, you could feel it when it hit the earth,” he recalled. Corlazzoli cut holes in the fallen tree to allow fire fighters to get water inside the tree, which was still on fire. In fact, the fire wasn’t completely out until three days later. Jessie Wenstob accompanied her son to the campground the following day to check on the tree and found that it had reignited. Fortunately, an IFR worker was there pumping water on the flames. Tla-o-qui-aht Guardians closed down the campground until they were sure the area was safe but there were some who refused to abide by the rules. A rope strung across the access road warning recreation seekers to stay out of the area got shoved aside as vehicles and people continue to use the area. Continued on page 13.
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Tlu-piich Games Results as Provided by Tlu-piich Games Staff 100 Meter - Ages 15 - 17
100 Meter - Ages 7 & 8 GIRLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BOYS 1 2 3 4 5 6
FINAL Janae Tatoosh-Sam Alex Hamilton Elsa Wagner Natalie Clappis Katrina Rowe Emma Hamilton Kyla Lucas FINAL Darryl Lauder Kayden Doiron Tyson Porter Marley Dick Ethan Dick Tristan Ginger
Hupacasath Hupacasath Tla-o-quiaht Huu-ay-aht Hesquiaht Hupacasath Hesquiaht
Hupacasath Tseshaht Hupacasath Tseshaht Ahousaht Huu-ay-aht
100 Meter - Ages 9 & 10 GIRLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FINAL Memphis Dick Diana Sorensen Arianna Johnson-Sabbas Abigail Titian Autumn Tatoosh Serena Kaloucokovale Talis Quick Jo-lynn Dick
BOYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FINAL Gredy Barney Jacob Dick Ethan Sam Qwammi Frank Jordan Hamilton Charles Cootes Kyle Mack
Tseshaht Ahousaht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Hupacasath Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tseshaht
Tseshaht Tseshaht Tseshaht Ahousaht Hupacasath Hesquiaht Ditidaht
100 Meter - Ages 11 & 12 GIRLS 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 BOYS 1 2 3 4 4
FINAL Marieta Kaloucokovale Lyndsay White Megan White Oceannah Robinson Shakyla Croft Amy Charlie Kayleigh Frank FINAL Jaylynn Keitlah Robin Mack Marcus Frank Shandon Thomas Stanley Sam Jr.
Ahousaht Huu-ay-aht Huu-ay-aht Ahousaht Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
Ahousaht Ditidaht Tla-o-qui-aht Ahousaht Ahousaht
100 Meter - Ages 13 & 14 GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Michaela Dick Miranda Frank Nina David Mercedes Tatoosh
Tseshaht Ahousaht Hupacasath Hupacasath
BOYS 1 2 3 4 5
FINAL Nick Ross Jonas Joseph Thomas Tatoosh Trevor Frank Deshawn Sam
Hupacasath Tseshaht Hupacasath Tla-o-qui-aht Tseshaht
GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Keanna Hamilton Lindsey Tatoosh Terri Manson Elaine Thomas
Hupacasath Hupacasath Tla-o-qui-aht Ahousaht
BOYS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Dominic Thomas Lance Stanley Travis Pierre Collin Miller
Ahousaht Hupacasath Hupacasath Hupacasath
100 Meter - Ages 18 - 21 GIRLS 1 2 3
FINAL Mercedes Brown Erin Ross Kaitlynn Dick
Tla-o-qui-aht Hupacasath Ahousaht
BOYS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Darryl Patterson Frederick Cook Kenneth David Chancellor Frank
Ditidaht Huu-ay-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
100 Meter - Ages 22 - 27 GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Alyssa Clark Kim Williams Juliann Hamilton Christina Dick
Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hupacasath Ahousaht
BOYS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Stanley Lucas Brenden Lundy-Sam Tom Tatoosh Kelly Jefferey
Hesquiaht Tseshaht Hupacasath Ditidaht
100 Meter - Ages 28 & Up GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Alyssa Clark Jolene Keitlah Angel Dick Jennette Watts
Ahousaht Ahousaht Ahousaht Uchucklesaht
200 Meter - Ages 7 & 8 GIRLS FINAL 1 Marieta Kaloucokovale 2 Oceannah Robinson 3 Megan White 4 Shakyla Croft 5 Thee Winddancer 6 Kayleigh Frank 7 Lindsay White 8 Selena Tom
Ahousaht Ahousaht Huu-ay-aht Ahousaht Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Huu-ay-aht Tseshaht
BOYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tla-o-qui-aht Hesquiaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Ahousaht Ditidaht Tla-o-qui-aht
FINAL Timothy Mason Gabriel Barbosa Marcus Frank Kwasah Lucas Shandon Thomas Jaylynn Keitlah Robin Mack Isaiah David
Tlu-piich Games Results as Provided by Tlu-piich Games Staff
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200 Meter - Ages 9 & 10 GIRLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FINAL Memphis Dick Lindsay Frank Diana Sorensen Emma Dick Autumn Tatoosh Jo-lynn Dick Abigail Titian Carol Curley
Tseshaht Hupacasath Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hupacasath Tseshaht Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht
BOYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FINAL Gredy Barney Jacob Dick Kyle Mack Jason Sabbas Qwammi Frank Ethan Sam Brison Keitlah
Tseshaht Tseshaht Ditidaht Tla-o-qui-aht Ahousaht Tseshaht Tseshaht
200 Meter - Ages 11 & 12 GIRLS FINAL 1 Marieta Kaloucokovale 2 Oceannah Robinson 3 Megan White 4 Shakyla Croft 5 Thee Winddancer 6 Kayleigh Frank 7 Lindsay White 8 Selena Tom
Ahousaht Ahousaht Huu-ay-aht Ahousaht Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Huu-ay-aht Tseshaht
BOYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FINAL Timothy Mason Gabriel Barbosa Marcus Frank Kwasah Lucas Shandon Thomas Jaylynn Keitlah Robin Mack Isaiah David
Tla-o-qui-aht Hesquiaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Ahousaht Ditidaht Tla-o-qui-aht
200 Meter - Ages 13 & 14 GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Michaela Dick Miranda Frank Ruth Gallic Faye Paul
BOYS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Nick Ross Jonas Joseph Trevor Frank Albert Frank
Tseshaht Ahousaht Tseshaht Hesquiaht
BOYS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Lindsey Tatoosh Paula Lucas Elaine Thomas FINAL Lloyd Felsman Fredrick Cook Lance Stanley Darryl Patterson
Hupacasath Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Ahousaht
Hupacasath Hesquiaht Ahousaht
Tseshaht Huu-ay-aht Huu-ay-aht Huu-ay-aht
200 Meter - Ages 18 - 21 GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Erin Ross Mercedes Brown Chelsey McIntosh Brianna Tate
GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Charity Mack Belinda Lucas Christina Dick Kim Williams
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Brenda Lucas
BOYS 1 2 3
FINAL Stanley Lucas Zach Lucas Jeremy Fraser
Ahousaht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hesquiaht
Hesquiaht Hesquiaht
200 Meter - Ages 30 - 39 GIRLS 1 2 3
FINAL Jolene Keitlah Gloria Webber Nessa Sabbas
Ahousaht Toquaht Hesquiaht
200 Meter - Ages 40 & Up GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Bonnie Thomas Angel Dick Jennette Watts Patti Williams
Ahousaht Ahousaht Uchukclesaht Toquaht
BOYS 1 2 3 4 5
FINAL Tom Tatoosh Jed Dick Doug David Jason Dick Stan Lucas
Hupacasath Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tseshaht Hesquiaht
800 Meter - Ages 13 - 17
200 Meter - Ages 18 - 21 GIRLS 1 2 3
200 Meter - Ages 22 - 29
Hupacasath Tla-o-qui-aht Tseshaht Tseshaht
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GIRLS FINAL 1 Chelsey McIntosh 2 Faye Paul 3 Elaine Thomas BOYS FINAL 1 Dominic Thomas 2 Tristan Frank
Tseshaht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Ahousaht Ahousaht
800 Meter - Ages 18 - 21 BOYS FINAL 1 Lloyd Felsman 2 Fredrick Cook
Tseshaht Ahousaht
800 Meter - Ages 19 - 23 BOYS 1 2 4 5 6
FINAL Johnny Larsen Stanley Lucas Jr Dion Keitlah Zachary Lucas Coburn Tom
Tseshaht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Hesquiaht Hesquiaht
800 Meter - Ages 30 - 40 GIRLS FINAL 1 Lynnette Lucas 2 Jolene Keitlah
Hesquiaht Ahousaht
800 Meter - Ages 40 & Up GIRLS FINAL 1 Angel Dick 2 Jeanette Watts
Ahousaht Uchucklesaht
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Tlu-piich Games Results as Provided by Tlu-piich Games Staff
4x25 Relay - Ages 5 & 6 Mixed 1st Place Ahousaht Mike K Charmaine Charlie Latrell Frank Akeelah Campbell 2nd Place HupacasathEvan Lauder Athena Lauder Ava Lauder Kiara Poirer
400 Meter - Ages 11 & 12 GIRLS 1 2 3 3 4 5 BOYS 1 2 3 4 5 6
FINAL Marieta Kaloucokovale Shakyla Croft Alyssa Frank Oceannah Robinson Megan White Lyndsay White FINAL T.J Manson Shandon Thomas Jaylynn Keitlah Isaiah David Jared Lucas Brandon Lucas
Ahousaht Ahousaht Hupacasath Ahousaht Huu-ay-ah Huu-ay-ah
Tla-o-qui-aht Ahousaht Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hesquiaht Ahousaht
400 Meter - Ages 13 & 14 GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Michaela Dick Miranda Frank Nina David Mercedes Tatoosh
Tseshaht Ahousaht Hupacasath Hupacasath
BOYS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Nick Ross Albert Frank Jonas Joseph Thomas Tatoosh
Hupacasath Ahousaht Tseshaht Hupacasath
400 Meter - Ages 15 - 17 GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Cheyanne David Belinda Lucus Eva Barney Elaine Thomas
BOYS FINAL 1 Dominic Thomas 2 Tristan Frank
Hupacasath Hesquiaht Tseashaht Ahousaht
Ahousaht Ahousaht
400 Meter - Ages 18 - 21 BOYS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Llyod Felsman Kenneth David Dion Keitlah Coburn Tom
Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Ahousaht Hesquiaht
400 Meter - Ages 22 - 27 GIRLS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Alyssa Clark Kim Williams Juliann Hamilton Christina Dick
BOYS 1 2 3 4
FINAL Stanley Lucas Brenden Lundy-Sam Tom Tatoosh Kelly Jefferey FINAL Bonnie Thomas Lisa Sabbas Angel Dick Jeanette Watts
Ages 9 & 10 Boys 1st Place Tseshaht Gredy Barney Kayden Doiron Jacob Dick Ethan Sam 2nd Place Tseshaht Arianna Johnson-Sabbas David Porter Qwammi Frank Kyle Mack
2nd Place Tseshaht Jennifer Dick Trinity Charleson Neve Watts Michelle Frank
3rd Place Hesquiah Charlie Cootes Jack George Kenneth Lucas Anthony Robinson
3rd Place Hesquiaht Brandi Lucas Honey B Lucas Kyla Lucas Billie George
4x100 Relay - Ages 11 & 12 Girls 1st Place Ahousaht Oceannah Robinson Alyssa Frank Shakyla Croft Marieta K
4th Place Hesquiaht/ TFN Katrina Rowe Jenelle Sabbas Ciara Robinson Jaden Frank Ages 7 & 8 Boys 1st Place Ahousaht Qwammi Frank Darryl Lauder Ethan Dick Peter Campbell 2nd Place Hesquiaht Kenneth Lucas Anthony Robinson Ethan Barbosa Edward Watts 3rd Place Ditidaht Marcus Jeffery Jaguar Williams Norman Mack Brody Bartelme 4th Place Tla-o-qui-aht Ethan Frank-Blackbird Jonathan Jones Larry Curley
Hesquiaht Tseshaht Hupacasath Ditidaht
4x100 Relay - Ages 9 & 10 Girls 1st Place Tseshaht Memphis Dick Haven Gus Jo-lynn Dick Alex Thomas
Ahousaht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Uchucklesaht
4th Place Ahousaht Serena K Emma Dick Zhaleh Frank Diana Sorensen
4x100 Relay - Ages 7 & 8 Girls 1st Place Huu-ay-aht/Ahousaht Regina Frank Natalie Clappis Helena Howard Shannon Thompson
Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hupacasath Ahousaht
400 Meter - Ages 40 & Up GIRLS 1 2 3 4
3rd Place Tseshaht Michael Gallic-Marshall Kashus Dick Imani Kelly Waylon Marshall
3rd Place Hupacasath Linsey Frank Alex Hamilton Autumn Tatoosh Taneil Tatoosh
2nd Place Tla-o-qui-aht Carol Curley Tamara Thomas Talis Quick Alexis Martin
2nd Place Mixed Megan Currie Megan White Brooklynn Webber Thee Winddancer 3rd Place Tla-o-qui-aht Alexis Williams Amy Charlie Syren Quick Kayleigh Frank Ages 11 & 12 Boys 1st Place Ahousaht Jaylynn Keitlah Shandon Thomas Marcus Frank Vinny Frank 2nd Place Tl-o-qui-aht Isaiah David Jason Sabbas TJ Manson Brandon Martin 4x100 Relay - Ages 13 & 14 Boys 1st Place Tla-o-qui-aht Trevor Frank Dezerai Seitcher Qwasah Lucas Gabriel Barbosa 2nd Place Hupacasath Nick Ross Thomas Tatoosh Jaylynn Keitlah TJ Manson
Tlu-piich Games Results as Provided by Tlu-piich Games Staff
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Swimming Results 2012 Softball Throw Place 1 2 3 4 Place 1 2 3
Name Michaela Dick Nina David Shaylene David Chelsea Mundy
Girls - Ages 13 & 14 Nation Ditidaht Hupacasath Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
Name Gabriel Barbosa Trevor Frank Brett Watts
Boys - Ages 13 & 14 Nation Hesquiaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tseshaht
2012 Tlu-piich Games Long Jump Results Girls - Ages 7 & 8 1st place Emma Hamilton 2nd place Ragina Hunter 2rd place Elyssa Wagner 3th place Alexandra Hamilton Boys - Ages 7 & 8 1st place Darryl Lauder 2nd place Kayden 3rd place Marcus
Hupacasath Ahousat Tla-o-qui-aht Hupacasath Hupacasath Tseshaht Ditidaht
Girls - Ages 9 & 10 1st place Alexis Williams 2nd place Autumn 3rd place Lindsey
Tseshaht Hupacasath Hupacasath
2.5m-2.2m- 2.25m 1.9m-2.2m-1.6m 1.9m-1.8m-12.2m 1.9m-1.7m-1.65m 2.8m-2.95m 2.75m-2.75m 1.90m-2.2m 2.5m-2.5m 2.2m-2.5m 2.1-2.2m
Boys - Ages 9 & 10 1st place Grady 2nd place Jacob 3rd place Jordon
Tseshaht Tseshaht Hupacasath
2.3-2.45m 2.8-2.95m 2.3-2.45m
Girls - Ages 11 & 12 1st place Alyssa 2nd place Pharyn Frank 3rd place Oceanna Robinson
Hupacasath Ahousaht Ahousaht
2.6-2.75m 2.6-2.3m 2.2-2.8m
Boys - Ages 11 & 12 1st place Kwasah 2 place Isaih 3 place Travis
Hesquiaht Tseshaht Hupacasath
2.9-2.6m 2.5-2.4m 2.5-2.1m
Girls - Ages 13 & 14 1st place Makayla 2nd place Mercedes
Ditidaht Hupacasath
2.85-2.92m 2.55m-2.53m
3000m - Mixed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Name Lloyd Felsman Tristan Frank Brenden Lundy-Sam Dion Keitlah Coburn Tom Lisa Sabbas Kenny Lucas Paula Lucas Belinda Lucas John Keitlah Dakota Dawson TJ Manson Elaine Thomas
Age 18 15 22 19 19 51 19 16 20 37 19 13 15
Nation Tseshaht Ahousaht Tseshaht Ahousaht Hesquiaht Hesquiaht Hesquiaht Hesquiaht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Ditidaht Tla-o-qui-aht Ahousaht
1500m - Mixed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Name Lloyd Felsman Tristan Frank Stanley Lucas Jr. Dion Keitlah Chelsey McIntosh Jaylynn Keitlah Derrick Barney Ashley Watts
Age 18 15 23 19 17 12 24 28
Nation Tseshaht Ahousaht Hesquiaht Ahousaht Tseshaht Ahousaht Tseshaht Tseshaht
4x25m - Ages 7 & 8 First Place Larry Curley Takota Potter Jayden Frank Ethan Blackbird
Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
Second Place Susan Martin Jo-lynn Dick Emma Hamilton Alex Hamilton Third Place Katrina Rowe Isaak Johnson
25m - Ages 7 & 8 Girls Heat 1 1 Brianna Lambert 2 Takota Potter 3 Emma Hamilton 4 Alex Hamilton 5 Susan Martin
Uchucklesaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hupacasath Hupacasath Tla-o-qui-aht
Tla-o-qui-aht Tseshaht Hupacasath Hupacasath
Girls Heat 2 1Talisha Mack 2 Lauren Watts 3 Jayden Frank 4 Katrina Rowe
Ditidaht Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Hesquiaht
Hesquiaht Tseshaht
Boys 1 Kayden Doiron 2 Ethan Blackbird 3 Larry Curley 4 Isaak Johnson
Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tseshaht
25m - Ages 9 & 10 Girls 1 Memphis Dick 2 Alexis Williams 3 Talis Quick 4 Autumn Tatoosh 5 Syren Quick 6 Carol Curley
Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Hupacasath Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
Boys Heat 1 1 Gredy Barney 2 Jason Sabbas 3 Marcus Frank 4 Brendan Brown
Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tseshaht
Boys Heat 2 1 Jacob Dick 2 Ethan Sam 3 Jordan Hamilton
Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
25m - Ages 11 & 12 Girls 1 Corina Ambrose 2 Amy Charlie 3 Thee Winddancer
Ehattesaht Tla-o-qui-aht Ahousaht
Boys 1 Isaiah David 2 Brandon Martin
Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
4x25m - Ages 9 & 10 Boys First Place Gredy Barney Tseshaht Kayden Doiron Tseshaht Jacob Dick Tseshaht Ethan Sam Tseshaht Second Place Jordan Hamilton Marcus Frank Jason Sabbas Brenden Brown
Hupacasath Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
Girls First Place Gerrelyn Barney Memphis Dick Cinnamon Barney Thee Winddancer
Tseshaht Tseshaht Tseshaht Ahousaht
Second Place Alexis Williams Talis Quick Carol Curley Syren Quick
Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
50m - Ages 9 & 10 Girls 1 Memphis Dick 2 Talis Quick 3 Carol Curley 4 Alexis Williams 5 Syren Quick
Tseshaht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
Boys Heat 1 1 Gredy Barney 2 Jacob Dick 3 Jordan Hamilton
Tseshaht Tseshaht Hupacasath
Boys Heat 2 1 Jason Sabbas 2 Brenden Brown
Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
50m - Ages 11 & 12 Girls 1 Corina Ambrose 2 Thee Winddancer 3 Amy Charlie
Ehattesaht Ahousaht Tla-o-qui-aht
Boys 1 TJ Manson 2 Isaiah David 3 Brandon Martin
Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
Mixed - Ages 17 - 39 1 Daniel Ambrose Ehattesaht 2 Kathleen Lundy-SamEhattesaht 3 Brenden Lundy-Sam Tseshaht 4 Scott Little Ahousaht
Mixed 1 Daniel Ambrose Ehattesaht 2 Brenden Lundy-Sam Tseshaht 3 Kathleen Lundy-SamEhattesaht 100m - Ages 11 & 12 Girls 1 Alyssa Frank Hupacasath 2 Corina Ambrose Ehattesaht Boys 1 TJ Manson 2 Isaiah David 3 Brandon Martin
Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht Tla-o-qui-aht
50m Backstroke - Ages 19 & Up Mixed 1 Kathleen Lundy-SamEhattesaht 2 Scott Little Ahousaht 3 Brenden Lundy-Sam Tseshaht 50m Backstroke - Ages 40 & Up Mixed 1 Wayne August Hesquiaht 2 Isaiah David Tla-o-qui-aht
Mixed - Ages 40 & Up 1 Wayne August Hesquiaht 2 Matthew Lucas Hesquiaht
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Tseshaht demands clean-up of tire dump By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–Tseshaht First Nation is calling on the provincial government to clean up an abandoned tire dump that threatens the safety of their community and all residents of Port Alberni. The dump, located on Crown land adjacent to Tseshaht Indian Reserve #1, was once a privately-operated commercial tire recycling plant. It contains tens of thousands of tires, but no one can tell for sure exactly how many tires are left there. The tire dump lot takes up about 10 acres of land. With an acre measuring slightly less than a football field, that’s a lot of tires and a lot of potential danger. The ecological nightmare, ironically enough, started out as someone’s ambitious and environmentally-friendly dream. Back in 1992 the provincial government issued permits that allowed the establishment of a tire recycling business to be located on Crown land, less than a kilometer, as the crow flies, from Tsehaheh Indian Reserve #1. Tires from all over Vancouver Island were collected and transported to the site where they were to be chipped and made into commercial heavy-duty rubber mats, like those found in children’s playgrounds. But five years later the company folded, leaving huge mounds of disintegrating tires and rubber chips high above the Alberni Inlet, endangering not only the Tseshaht, but also residents of Port Alberni and the marine life in the waterways below the tire dump. In a letter written to Minister Steve Thompson of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources, Chief Councillor Hugh Braker warns of the danger the tire dump poses. Tires are notoriously flammable and difficult to extinguish. “Any fire at this dump will quite readily spread to the Tseshaht reserve and place our families and especially our children and elders in grave danger,” he wrote. Tseshaht has requested a meeting with the minister to discuss clean-up of the site. According to Braker, it is the responsibility of the provincial government to clean up the mess since it was the government that allowed the tire dump to be established. Braker escorted members of the media on a tour of the site, warning people not to disturb toxic fiberglass insulation or any asbestos they may see. The entrance to the site is flanked by two industrial-sized tires; the road beyond is slowly being swallowed up by young alder trees. A short distance up the road is an abandoned graffiti-covered aluminum structure, which served as the tire chipping plant. The building is empty; its inner walls are dark, coated with black tire dust. Outside the building it is apparent that the site has recently been used for paintball games. Nearby is a fire pit, with a tire thrown in amongst the burnt cinders. All around the fire pit are pieces of broken glass, electronics and other trash. There are tall mounds of tires and tire chips as far as the eye can see; most shrouded behind 30-ft. tall alder trees. The roads in and around the plant are covered with black rubber chips. Most of the property is enclosed in a fence or berm made of industrial-size tires stacked at least eight feet high.
Photo by Denise Titian
Ten acres of tires have been left on an area of Crown land adjacent to the Tseshaht reserve after a reylcling plant closed its doors leaving the mess. The province says there is no plans for a clean up and the tires don’t pose a threat to the environment, but the Tseshaht First Nation has a different perspective, saying a tire fire in the area could affect the entire valley.
Media and Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Board Chair Glenn Wong joined Tseshaht First Nation Chief Councillor Hugh Braker on a tour on Aug. 14. Underneath and protruding from behind a nearby pile of shredded tires is a rusty old culvert that drains into a creek, which, in turn, feeds a pond. Piles of tires teeter on the banks of the pond; some are partially in the water. According to Tseshaht’s operations manager Ken Watts, Tseshaht workers checked the bottom of the pond and found it littered with tires and tire chips. All of this allegedly polluted water eventually makes its way downhill to the Alberni Inlet. According to Braker, it is impossible to know how many tires are at the dump. No records have been found nor can anyone tell how deep the tires and chips are piled. Because the tires have been degrading in the elements for the past 15 to 20 years, no other recycling plant wants them. Even if they did, it would cost millions to clean up and transport everything. And because chipped tires have integrated with the soil, much of it would have to be dug up and removed to rehabilitate the land. That is a cost nobody wants to pay–not the former business owner, not the
Tseshaht, and not the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. According to the province, the former owners of the recycling depot simply forfeited their damage deposit for the property, absolving themselves of responsibility for the mess. The province would have collected the damage deposit, but didn’t use it to clean up the site. Not that it would have been anywhere near enough to cover the cost. So why hasn’t the provincial government done anything in the past 15 years to clean the mess up? Because, said Braker, they are claiming water samples from the area are clean and it would cost too much to clean it up. Brennan Clarke, spokesperson for the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resources operations, confirmed that provincial water tests conducted in the area were clean. By email, Clarke provided the following statement. “Sampling conducted on the site in 2003 found no evidence of contaminated groundwater. In 2011, the province gave permission to Tseshaht first nation and their consultant to go to the site and con-
duct further water/soil sampling. The Tseshaht did not report back on the progress of that initiative,” he wrote. Clarke said there are ‘lots of sites’, Crown land, that have ‘junk’ on them. “Issues involving debris on Crown land are addressed by priority, based on resources and available funding. This site is not deemed an immediate priority because it does not pose an immediate environmental threat,” Clarke wrote. There are no future plans that Clarke knows of to clean it up. “Clean-up and maintenance was the responsibility of the lease holder while the business was operating. Now that the lease holder has abdicated that responsibility, clean-up and removal of the abandoned debris is at the discretion of the Ministry,” the email read. Braker said, in the event of a fire, the cost to the province and everyone else would be higher than if they cleaned it up now. Not only would it be difficult to put the fire out, but toxic smoke and fumes would likely settle over the entire Alberni Valley. Tseshaht leadership isn’t buying government claims that the groundwater emanating from the tire dump is safe. Sitting water in the area is covered with a greasy-looking colored sheen. “There are two streams that flow from here right down into the estuary where Tseshaht (and others) fish for salmon,” said Braker. Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Board Chair Glenn Wong said they’ve been aware of the issue for years and are also concerned. “We realize this is in your backyard,” he said, adding the city has had its share of fruitless discussions with the province about the issue for years. He admitted the cost to clean it up would be huge, but the regional district takes the position that it’s the responsibility of the province to clean up the mess. Tseshaht is consulting their lawyers and plan to go after government. “But we don’t’ want to go that way. All we want is for them to clean up their mess,” he said.
Aug. 23, 2012 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 9
The world is welcomed to Yuquot By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Friendly Cove—A whale frolicked in the ocean as the Mowachaht/Muchalaht raised a welcome pole on the banks of the historic Yuquot on Aug. 12. An eagle flew overhead as the drummers sang the wake up song to rouse the pole so it could begin doing its job, welcoming the world to the territory. Tyee Ha’wilth Mike Maquinna and Ha’wilth Leander Jack had been ceremonially brushed before the strong young men on hand for the event positioned the pole, unwrapped it and stood it up to watch over the vast Pacific. Master carver Sanford Williams directed the activity, while apprentice carvers Bruce Mark Jr. and Maximus Savey II did their best to contain their pride at their accomplishment. All around them, the women danced. The pole represents the great chief Maquinna, who, in the late 1700s, extended a hand of friendship and trade to Captain James Cook, and before him the Spanish explorers who came to this site. Yuquot is known as the birthplace of British Columbia because of that history. Around the bottom of the pole are carved faces that represent the people of the Mowachaht/Muchala ht. For a long time, others have been telling the tale of this area. That is changing, said Tyee Mike Maquinna. He admitted to being pretty emotional over the few days before the pole raising. Continued on page 12.
Above: On Aug. 12, Sam Johnson greeted guests, who arrived at Yuquot on the Uchuck freighter, with a song. Left: Margarita James discusses the tourism goals of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht for Yuquot.
Ray Williams, Tyee Ha’wilth Mike Maquinna, Ha’wilth Leander Jack and Steve Howard look over the sleeping pole as Maime Charleson says a prayer before the pole’s coverings are removed and the welcome pole is awakened to begin doing his job.
A welcome pole was raised at Yuquot, Friendly Cove, on Aug. 12 as the Mowachaht/Muchalaht celebrated 20 years of Aboriginal tourism. The Yuquot site plays a central role in the tourism economic development goals of the nation. Yuquot is known as the birthplace of British Columbia. It is the place where Captain James Cook first came to the modern province’s shores. The pole now welcomes the rest of the world. Photos by Debora Steel Master Carver Sanford Williams
Apprentice caver Bruce Mark Jr.
Apprentice caver Maximus Savey II
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Ucluelet prepares for deluge of tsunami debris By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ucluelet–The District of Ucluelet (DOU) is spearheading local efforts to plan for the clean-up of tsunami debris that has started arriving on the shores of western Vancouver Island. On March 11, 2011 an earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale struck off the shore of Japan generating a massive tsunami. Approximately 20,000 people were killed and the Japanese government estimates 25 million tons of debris was swept into the ocean. The bulk of tsunami debris is predicted to arrive on British Columbian shores in 2013 and could start as early as October this year. Affected shorelines will extend from Alaska all the way to California. Debris has already begun arriving on Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island beaches on a small scale. Clean-up will be expensive and coastal community planners are attempting to prepare for the deluge of debris but determining whose responsibility it is to pay for clean-up costs is tricky. Different rules apply to different areas of shoreline and, to make matters more complicated, debris can move with the tides, drifting from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Karla Robinson, Ucluelet’s manager of emergency services, says it’s important that local communities work together. The DOU is partnering with neighboring communities in Barclay and Clayoquot Sounds and are helping to coordinate volunteer clean-up crews in the region.
The bulk of the tsunami debris is expected in 2013, but some has already made its way to west coast shores. Ucluelet will host a symposium in October to gather stakeholders together an formulate a plan for dealing with clean-up. Radiation training will be offered to clean-up crews through Health Canada. Risk of exposure to radiation from the tsunami debris is believed to be minimal because the Fukishima plant began leaking after the quake and subsequent tsunami, therefore the debris was swept out to sea before the danger of radiation exposure happened. “We’re just getting started and we’re taking the lead as a local community,” said Robinson. Lighter materials like Styrofoam, plastic containers and floats are already showing up on the west coast of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii. It is expected that the northern most coastlines will be hardest hit with an estimated 3 million tons of debris headed for
the west coast. Scientists believe 25 per cent of the debris will sink to the bottom of the ocean, 25 per cent will get stuck circulating in the gyre, 25 per cent will return to Japan, and the remaining 25 per cent is expected to float across the ocean to the North American coast. Two tsunami debris trash bins have been set up at the District of Ucluelet’s recycling depot and volunteers are being asked to bring anything they think may be tsunami debris from Japan there. Debris will be sorted, recycled or disposed of. Dealing with the mess will be expensive, said Robinson, and not all of the associated costs have been figured out. Large storage and sorting bins will have to be brought in for the debris. There are
two bins in DOU’s recycling depot but planners know they will need at least six more in order to store the various types of recyclables that are washing up. According to Parks Canada, Japanese homes were insulated with Styrofoam and a lot of that material is now washing up on the beaches. “We’ve collected it but what do we do with it?” Robinson asked. In addition there are transport costs to take the materials to various recycling plants located on Vancouver Island and the mainland. Styrofoam, for example, needs to go to Victoria for recycling, while hazardous materials go to Cumberland. Wood can be chipped locally. Plastic bottles washed up from Japan and found on B.C. shores have no refund value; in order to cash in on recyclable beverage containers, the container must be purchased in British Columbia. There is also the problem of how to get debris off of remote coastlines. The West Coast Trail has a tremendous amount of debris already washed up, but with no roads or boat landings along the 80 km trail, planners must figure out how that coastline will get cleaned up. Helicopters cost $2,000 to $3,500 per hour and can take light debris. But heavier items may need to be removed by the larger Chinook helicopters which cost $15,000 per hour. A clean-up on Vargas Island carried out by volunteers of V.I. Surfrider netted more than 1,000 lb. of debris with still more to remove. Continued on page 11.
Aug. 23, 2012 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 11 Financial Controller Term position for up to 21/2 years ?iihatis /?iinaxint in Zeballos, BC is looking for a Financial Controller. The successful candidate will report to the Band Manager and be responsible to: Ensure legal financial reporting requirements are maintained in order to meet the accountability standards of Ehattesaht membership, NTC, Provincial & Federal Gov'ts and other agencies as required Present timely financial statements on a consistent and comparable basis to Chief & Council and Management. Maintain the chart of accounts and reconcile banks and various accounts for the Band, program departments and related businesses. Assist in annual audit preparation by preparing financial statements and working papers. Process payroll and employee benefits Manage and maintain effective and efficient financial systems Manage reporting for government contracts and agreements Manage the computerized accounting systems Qualifications Adagio, Paymate, Excel & Word Bank reconciliation experience Proven Sobriety, Bondable, Provide Criminal Record Check Class 5 license and access to a vehicle Prior related experience and/or 3rd year studies in professional accounting designation To apply submit your resume and handwritten cover letter to: ?iihatis /?iinaxint Box 59 Zeballos, BC V0P 2A0 fax: 250-761-4156 email: ehattesaht.office@ehatis.ca
Nutritional Supplements Nutritional supplements such as Ensure and Boost are designed for people whose oral intake cannot meet their requirement due medical conditions, such as post GI surgery, short bowel syndrome, cancer treatment, etc., which lead to mal-absorption, malnutrition, weight loss and loss of appetite. It is considered as partial meal replacement. It may not be appropriate for people who are already overweight and have
no concern for food intake as it may contribute to weight gain. Also it may not be appropriate for pre-diabetes and diabetes as the sugar contents in these supplements are usually high. Those populations need special formula. Consult your GP or dietitian for more information. Lucy Liu VIHA Registered Dietitian
Tsunami debris clean-up plans Continued from page 10. More assessments will be needed over time to determine the best and most cost effective way to deal with the debris. Robinson is forming a committee made up of local stakeholders to collaborate on cleanup efforts.
The DOU continues to work with federal and provincial debris management planning team and they invite all local communities to join them in making plans to clean up the debris. There will be a symposium on the issue held in Ucluelet in October 2012.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Kackaamin Family Development Centre 7830 Beaver Creek Road Saturday September 29th, 2012 @ 1:00pm Lunch @ Noon in the Gym
Membership must be paid prior to Meeting
Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. Rate of Pay $32,000-$42,000 based on education and experience. There is no living allowance Open Until Filled
CATERING Opportunity For TRADITIONAL FOODS CONFERENCE NTC, Tseshaht, VIHA, and VICCIFN The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council in partnership with Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Foods Network (VICCIFN) is seeking bids from interested individuals, to provide catering services for Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council hosting the 5th Annual Traditional Foods Conference. The gathering incorporates four parts of Traditional Foods: Health/Nutrition, Safety, Healing, Community, and integrates Indigenous science/knowledge together with "western science" Start Date: End Date: Location:
28th September 2012 29th September 2012 Maht Mahs Gym, Port Alberni
Catering Requirements; Food Safe Certified Incorporate as many traditional foods as is possible Have a willingness and flexibility to work with traditional food donations in menu planning 2 light healthy breakfasts (cereals, muffins, fruit, berries), 2 healthy lunches, 1 healthy dinner, and 2 healthy afternoon snacks for minimum 400 people Adhere to contract time schedule for delivery 2 days of service Provide plates, cups, utensils and condiments "NO STYROFOAM"
2013 Community Investment Program (CIP) (Formerly Grants-in-Aid) Orientation Workshop The City of Port Alberni invites local non-profit groups and organizations to attend an Orientation Workshop on the 2013 Community Investment Program. This program replaces the former Grants-in-Aid program. The CIP includes in-kind services and community development grants. The workshop will outline the criteria for applying and program priorities and guidelines. Application forms will be made available at the workshop. The deadline for applying for the CIP is Wednesday, October 5, 2012. Applications are reviewed by the Community Investment Grant Review Committee. They will make recommendations to City Council for their approval. Decisions for grants to be distributed in 2013 will be made in December 2012.
For further information contact: C. Anne Robinson, Conference Coordinator E mail: FirstNationsWildcrafters1@shaw.ca Phone: (250) 720-8907
Please note: that any requests for in kind use of City facilities, equipment or services or for financial contributions to community organizations or events for 2013 are directed through the Community Investment Program.
Please submit a price quote, a copy of your food safe certificate and sample menus no later than Friday, 31st August 2012 @ 4:30 pm to:
In order to be eligible to apply for support under the CIP, the organization must have a member attend an Orientation Workshop.
Attention: Victoria Watts via E mail: Victoria.Watts@nuuchahnulth.org or Fax: (250) 723-0463 Or deliver Nuu chah nulth Tribal Council, 5001 Mission Road, Port Alberni
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Echo Centre Space is limited. Register for the workshop by calling the Front Desk at Echo Centre (250 723-2181). CIP information brochures can be picked up from City Hall or Echo Centre. For further information on the program call Theresa at 250 720-2506.
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Tom Watts inducted into Sports Hall of Fame By Shayne Morrow Ha-Shilth-Sa Contributor Port Alberni–For Tseshaht elder Tom Watts, sports have been a consuming passion his whole life, and this year, he was inducted into the Nuu-chah-nulth Sports Hall of Fame as part of the opening of the 30th annual Tlu-Piich Games. “I was interested in sports before I went to school. I always wanted to be a good athlete,” Watts said. “I was eight years old and looking at the moon, when I decided I wanted to be Canada’s top Native athlete.” It wasn’t for another five years, following the passing of the great Six Nations distance runner Tom Longboat, that a national award for Canada’s top aboriginal athlete was actually created. Shortly after setting himself this lofty goal, Watts was placed in the notorious Alberni Indian Residential School. While his family lived right nearby on the Tseshaht reserve, the budding athlete might as well have been in a foreign country. “We were isolated. My mom came to visit once a year, at Christmas time,” he said. “All we did there was play sports. There was nothing else to do.” But on the other hand, the teachers, many of them Brits, taught some pretty good sports, Watts added. “I loved soccer. It was one of the best sports I ever played,” he said. “We travelled a lot – just about every weekend, mostly against native teams.” And the Beautiful Game taught him some lessons that came in handy later in life.
Tom Watts was named to the Nuu-chah-nulth Sports Hall of Fame during the opening ceremonies of the 30th annual Tlu-piich Games on Aug. 7. “In soccer, you have to have a good team behind you if you want to become a good player,” Watts said. A chance meeting with Marty Boylan and Danny Ross led to an invitation to play baseball. The two had been playing catch when Watts and his brother came by on their paper route. “We used to throw rocks at Papermill Dam to move the fish during the net fishery, and I had built up a pretty good arm. After I tossed a few balls, Marty said, ‘you’re going to be our chucker,’” Watts said. At the same time, he also discovered fastpitch. “I started playing in the men’s league when I was about 12. They put me at third base, but then I started chucking windmill,” he said. The innovative pitching technique was
just catching hold and it became a Watts trademark for decades. By the time he reached Alberni District Secondary School, he excelled at any number of sports, including track and field and basketball. “I played Senior Men’s Basketball during high school, although I wasn’t eligible,” he said. “If they were taking a team picture, I wasn’t allowed to be in the picture.” It was the glory years for the elite Senior Men’s’ Alberni Athletics. In the 1950s, the team was considered semiprofessional, just one step down from the fledgling National Basketball Association. After leaving school, Watts joined the team, which won several provincial championships, culminating in a national championship in 1965.
While he was starring with the Athletics, however, Watts continued to compete at the elite level in fastpitch and soccer, and in light of his multisport prowess, he received the 1962 Tom Longboat Award, and recognition as Canada’s top aboriginal athlete. By now, he was married and a father of three—Cindy, Wally and Annie. “I had the perfect job. I was a longshoreman. I was a winch driver – four hours on, four hours off. I never missed a game or a practice,” Watts said. “I was a longshoreman for 44 years.” Watts continued in competitive sports until he was 58, but it wasn’t the end of his athletic career. “I always skied when my kids were younger. We’d go up to Forbidden Plateau. Wally became a very good skier,” he said. “We went to most of the top mountains in B.C., and made a number of trips down to the States. Last year was the first year I didn’t ski.” Another passion over the years was competitive dance, often partnered with Linda Browning. “We travelled quite a bit, in Western Canada, to New Jersey, a number of times to Nashville. Mostly Western swing, two-step, swing,” he said. Watts also earned a reputation as a top fisherman, but in the old days it was always a fight against federal fisheries officers who sometimes took their jobs and themselves far too seriously. “They were really strict. They were watching us all the time. If I took a truckload of fish to Vancouver, they’d follow me. That’s the way it was,” he said. Continued on page 13.
20 years of Aboriginal tourism celebrated Continued from page 9. His father, late Ambrose Maquinna, had long believed that the Mowachaht/Muchalaht needed to tell their own story and in their own way. Late Ambrose and others directed their nation to pursue economic development through Aboriginal tourism, and the pole raising event represented the 20th anniversary of that effort. Since 1992, the Mowachaht/Muchalaht have established a rental cabin operation at Yuquot, interpretive tours and have partnered with international institutions and organizations to tell their own story about Yuquot’s long history, which began long before the arrival of the Europeans. The welcome pole is an invitation to the world to come by this place and learn about it. Mike Maquinna says he hopes people will come with the appropriate respect that the place deserves. That Yuquot will remain a place of positivity, healing and “pure comfort”. He said “our ancestors are very happy with what’s been happening… I express it not just from me, but what has come from the ancestors.” As the pole was being raised, Bruce Mark began to weep. “I felt something… spiritual,” Mark said. He was thinking about his late mother Eunice Mark (nee Titian) as the pole he had worked on was lifted to its base. “When people ask who carved this,” he said, “my name will be brought up. My name’s going to stick with that pole,” Mark said. In July, Margarita James of The Land of Maquinna Society, asked Mark if he wanted to be involved in the work. His
Photos by Debora Steel
Marsha Maquinna goal is to attend Emily Carr and he is building his portfolio, so the answer was a quick ‘yes.’ He said his role model for some time had been master carver Sanford Williams. “I love his art and how dedicated he is.” Mark marveled at the long hours Williams commits to his work. Williams was born at Esperanza in 1967 to Ray and Terry Williams. Ray was the elder that emceed the pole raising ceremony. In 1988, Sanford completed a two year art course at Kitanmax School of the Northwest Coast Indian Art at ‘Ksan in Hazelton. But he knew even before leaving high school that he wanted one day to be a master at the art of wood carving. He worked with his apprentices to help them further their own talents. Maximus
Friends and former colleagues Celeste Haldane (former NTC treaty manager), Florence Wylie, executive director of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, and Dr. Michelle Corfield (former NTC vice president) gathered at Gold River for a picture before heading out to Yuquot for the history-making pole raising. Savey was particularly impressed with how Sanford roughed out the face of the pole first with a chainsaw and then smoothed out the features with his carving tools. Marsha Maquinna was emotional when speaking about the celebration at Yuquot. She was thinking about her grandfather late Ambrose and how proud he would be that his vision for Yuquot and his people was progressing. “He wanted something to happen here,” she said. Margarita James also had late Ambrose in her heart that day. Late Ambrose loved the community, and he loved Yuquot. He wanted his com-
munity to heal from such things as the legacy of the residential school area. He stressed that the healing of the community could be done at Yuquot. Leander (Jerry) Jack holds the chiefly seat next to the tyee. He said it felt “really good to be part of something positive” and felt “good to see our people coming together.” Executive Director Florence Wylie, representing the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, extended her congratulations to the community on the pole raising. She said it was very important for the identity of the people. “We are all very blessed for the experience we had here today,” she said.
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Nuu-chah-nulth wrestlers have bronze-medal games By Sam Laskaris Ha-Shilth-Sa Contributor Surrey, B.C.—A pair of Nuu-chah-nulth wrestlers brought home some hardware from the recent British Columbia Summer Games. Gordy Taylor and Micaela Dick both captured bronze medals in their weight classes at the games, which were staged July 19 to 22 in Surrey. Taylor, a 16-year-old who lives in Ucluelet, won his medal in the boys’ 66kilogram category. And Dick, who lives in Port Alberni, was the third-place finisher in the girls’ 64-kilogram division. Both Taylor, a member of the Uclueletbased Warriors Wrestling Club, and Dick, who represents the Alberni Valley Wrestling Club, competed for the Vancouver Island-Central Coast team at
the games. The multi-sport competition featured eight teams representing various parts of the province. The Vancouver-Island-Central Coast squad finished first in the over-all team standings with a total of 203 medals; 76 gold, 60 silver and 67 bronze. Maureen Messenger, a coach for the Vancouver Island-Central Coast wrestling team, was somewhat surprised that Taylor and Dick managed to win medals. “We weren’t expecting him to make the team,” Messenger said of Taylor. “He came out of nowhere to make the team and then ended up getting a medal.” In order to get as many wrestlers as possible on the Vancouver Island-Central Coast team, it was decided that Dick would compete in the 64-kilogram weight class instead of the 60-kilogram division she usually takes part in. “It was a big adjustment for her,”
Messenger said. “But she did it.” Taylor, who is going into Grade 11 at Ucluelet Secondary School, said though others were surprised, he wasn’t with his own placing. “I don’t know if anybody else expected it but I knew what I could do,” he said. Taylor added he didn’t feel any pressure to perform in front of coaches he didn’t know when the Vancouver Island-Central Coast team staged its wrestling trials earlier in July in Port Alberni. “I knew what I could do,” he said. “I just went and did my own thing.” Taylor had competed for his high school team in Grade 9 but was not on the squad this past season. He now plans to be a member of his high school club for the next two years. There were a total of nine entrants in Taylor’s weight class at the Surrey games. And after losing his opening-
round match, Taylor knew he was no longer eligible to win a gold or silver medal. “I didn’t think I should have lost (that first match),” he said. “But I didn’t think about it too much.” As it turned out, Taylor proceeded to win his next three matches and was awarded the bronze medal in his division. “I was pretty happy I was able to do that,” he said. The B.C. Summer Games are held every two years. This year’s competition featured more than 2,300 athletes competing in 20 sports. The majority of the athletes that participated in Surrey were age 14 to 17. But some sports also allowed athletes that were younger and older than this age grouping.
Tom Watts induction to NCN Sports Hall of Fame Continued from page 12. “At one time, the quota was for only 3,000 fish for the whole year for the whole nation. “Chuck Sam and I, especially, used to push back, but one night, when they were going to clean out my smokehouse, I called my mom and told her what was happening,” he recalled. “Mom” was the late, legendary Louise Watts, who had no fear of the men in uniform. “It didn’t matter who it was. If she didn’t like what you did, she’d tell you right there – no ifs, ands or buts,” Watts recalled. “She stormed into the yard and told them, ‘Get the hell out of here!’ They cleared out and didn’t come back for a month.” By the early 1990s, Ottawa began authorizing the first legal aboriginal pilot sale fisheries. Watts was already a mentor for many young fishermen. “Half the people on the reserve came
out with me for lessons. It was similar to what I discovered playing soccer: if you want to be a good fisherman, you have to go out with a good fisherman,” he said. He still fishes each year, but now limits his time on the river. “I used to go 24 hours straight. My nephews do that now. I go out for an hour or so,” he said. Watts said he still exercises every day, but he never quite took up golf. “I had a friend who took me out to teach me, but he kept complaining I was swinging his clubs too hard. I have a set of clubs in the basement, but I’ve never used them,” he said. Watts said he can chalk up part of his long athletic career to good luck. “I got banged around a bit, but I never broke a bone or really got hurt, except for a couple of sprained ankles,” he said, adding, “I had a wife and kids – I couldn’t afford to get hurt.”
Cedar remains still usable Continued from page 3. “It’s mostly locals who think the area is only closed to outsiders,” said Wenstob. While losing such a magnificent tree was hard on the people of Tla-o-qui-aht, Wenstob hopes that the ha’wiih (hereditary chiefs) will find good use for the cedar. “BC Parks and forestry workers say it would be best to buck it up and clear it out of here,” said Wenstob. Being a wood carver who has already made his first cedar dugout canoe, Wenstob sees potential in the wood. “There are (unburnt) chunks large enough to use for our own traditional purposes and we may
even be able to use some to build a reception hut for the campground,” he said. “Being able to make use of our tree is important to our nation,” he explained. The old cedar’s trunk was more than 15 feet across and stood more than 100 tall with flames shooting at least another 30 feet over the top. Those flames ignited the tops of neighboring trees which had to be cut down in order to prevent spreading the fire and to safely fall the cedar. The fire was set at the base of the tree, in the hollow trunk. The fire is believed to have been deliberately set, though no suspects have been named.
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MEMORIAL FEAST
Sept. 22
Wa-meesh Gymnasium We, Lenora Johnson, Michael Savey, Yvonne Murphy and FAMILY would like to invite ALL of our FAMILY/ FRIENDS to our MEMORIAL FEAST to dry our tears for our late Granddaughter/ daughter , BEATRICE JACK, on 22nd September 2012 at our Wameesh Gymnasium, starting at 12 NOON. Traditional Foods Conference
Sept. 28 to 29 Port Alberni
Conference hosted in partnership by the Tseshaht First Nation, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, the Vancouver Island and Coastal communities Indigenous Foods Network and VIHA. Please go to our website www.indigenousfoodsvi.ca<http://www.i ndigenousfoodsvi.ca> to learn more about past conference and find updates about this upcoming event over the next months. Annual General Meeting
players per roster plus 2 alternates. Age brackets for each divison are: 17-24, 25-39, 40 and over. For more info please contact Mena Duncan at 250-6702474 or Carla Webster at 250-670-1177 Memorial Potlatch
Oct. 20
Wameesh gym My daughter's Adrienne, Juanita, Roberta, Tracy and all my grand children would like to invite all our family and friends to the memorial party for my late husband Brian Amos. Begins at 12 noon. Margaret Amos (yah-ulth-uht) Aboriginal Business Conference 2012
Oct. 26 to 27 Port Alberni
BUILD YOUR FUTURE. Learn how to build and grow a business while networking with other like-minded people and business professionals. Hosted by NEDC. Contact Caledonia 250.724.3131 or caledonia@nedc.info Memorial for Anthony Mickey
Feb. 23, 2013
Sept. 29
Port Alberni
Port Alberni
All friends and family invited to come to the Maht Mahs Gym at 12 noon. For more info please call Les Mickey at 250266-0148.
Kackaamin Family Development Centre will be hosting it’s annual general meeting at 7830 Beaver Creek Road on Sept. 29 beginning at 1 p.m. Membership must be paid prior to attending the meeting.
Women's Group-Beyond Trauma
Ongoing Port Alberni
Basketball Tounament
Oct. 5 to 8
Port Alberni Athletic Hall All Native. $350.00 entry fee per team entry fee is due 2 wks prior to tournament. Mens and Ladies Divisions, 12
For more information contact ACAWS 3082 3rd Ave or call 250-724-7111 For more information please feel free to contact myself or Alanna at alannac@acaws.ca.
60th Wedding Anniversary Open House Congratulations Pauline and Tinus Braker on your 60th Wedding Anniversary! Family and friends are invited to join Pauline and Tinus Braker and their family in celebrating this occasion. Please drop by and join us at 5233 Hector Road (Braker Electric Address) on Sunday, August 26 from 12:30 pm noon until 6 pm. Light lunch served all afternoon. (In lieu of gifts, those wishing may make a donation to an anniversary vacation fund.)
Birthdays & Congratulations Happy birthday to my sister Miss Greta F. John on Aug. 24. I am glad we are sisters. I am blessed to have you in my life. I wish your day brings peace, joy and love and many more to come, sister. I love you endlessly. XOX, your sis Carol Mattersdorfer and family Aug. 29 – to two sisters: my beautiful mom Shirley John, 73 and Aunt Helen Charleson. Mom, I am so blessed you brought me into this world with love. Happy 73rd birthday, mom. You’re loved always, by me. Mom, many more
birthdays to come. I love you with all my heart. XOX your first daughter – a child of the universe. Aug. 29 – Happy birthday to my adorable aunt Helen Charleson. I love your hugs, your smiles, and your time. Happy birthday Auntie. Many more to come. XOX Aunt. Carol Mattersdorfer Happy birthday to my dear nephew Chris Williams on Aug. 31. Always good to see you neph, I love you. XOX Carol Mattersdorfer and sis Jolene Williams.
Birthdays & Congratulations On August 23, 2003 I married my best friend and soul mate….. 9 years have come and gone and it seems like it was just yesterday. Happy 9th Wedding Anniversary Kyle A. Mack (aka Andrew). We’ve had some good times and bad times too, but today we have grown to understand, respect and continue to love one another. The world has changed so much around us, but each day to us is
always new. We argue, we laugh, we cry, we play….and at the end of the day, “We are still You and Me”. Our days begin with “good morning I love you” and our nights end with “good night I love you”, I believe in my heart it’s kept us stronger. Happy Anniversary Hun, I look forward to the Celebration of another day <3 Love Karen
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Message from Tlu-piich Games Coordinator I would like to thank everyone for coming out to this year’s Tlu-piich Games and making it a huge success. The Tlu-piich Games celebrated 30 years and since reviving the games back in 2009 our Nuu-chah-nulth people are coming out in droves. At one of our biggest events, Track and Field, we had nine Nuu-chah-nulth Nations participating. All those nations were proud to come march during the grand entry, while the stands were cheering on the athletes. I would like to thank the games committee and games staff for all their support and guidance to ensure the games were fun for all the athletes. I would also like to thank all the volunteers for their countless efforts and hours. The games are a volunteer driven event, and without them the games would have not gone so smoothly. I would like to congratulate the winners of the volunteer prizes: Gina Pearson won the Ipod, Camille Hamel won the Tablet and Karen Mack won the
Netbook. I want to acknowledge the two top volunteers, Helen Dick with 29 volunteer hours and John Barney with 22 volunteer hours. I would like to thank our sponsorships and in-kind contributors for the games. Without their support we would have not been able to host all these events. The Sponsors are: Mainstream Canada, Herold Engineering Limited, Tseshaht Market, ASRPA Partners Council, Budget Car and Rentals and BC Hydro. The in-kind contributors are: Port Alberni Friendship Center, Tseshaht First Nations, Hupacasath First Nations, Ladybird Engraving and Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper. Finally, I would like to announce the 2013 Tlu-piich Games dates: Starting on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013 and ending on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013. I hope to see you all there for another remarkable year. With respect, Richard Samuel
Learning in Tseshaht territory Kleco, Kleco to Tseshaht First Nation My hand goes out to the Tseshaht for allowing me on their homeland. My name is Carol R. Mattersdorfer-John, a proud daughter of Chester and Shirley John. I am blessed with four beautiful children and a precious granddaughter. I was accepted into Kutiis Learning Program. I am honoured to say that I love learning. Thanks to my children Fred, Jessica, and Ash for supporting me. Special thanks to Jan Green and Michelle Price for being great instructors. I started this program July 23. I have learned so much. I accomplished various stuff in the program. I have so much gratitude for my nephew Adam and Regina Jack for taking me in their warm home. Healthy living style. Having resided in Port Alberni is really
fabulous. I’ve endured so much the past three years; the loss of my dearly beloved husband and daughter. Having a lot of stuff surface. I feel I am healing. I once was weary but am now opening for love. Sharing about my feelings, thoughts and behavior, I feel that I am blessed to be able to have freedom of speech. Having great classmates – 17 magnificent great minds. Wow, teamwork. I’ve learnt that all I can find trust and be real. Kleco to you all. I am very grateful that door’s open for me. So anyways, life goes on. I feel flexible now. God had done wonders for me. I am growing and learning. Thanks for reading. Sincerely, Caron Mattersdorfer
WATERFRONT OFFICE RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE
To advertise in Ha-Shilth-Sa call (250) 724-5757.
Beautiful view of the Somass River Office space is at the Tseshaht First Nation Administration Building 5091 Tsuma-as Drive, Port Alberni, BC For more information please contact: Chris Anderson by phone at 250-724-1225
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CLASSIFIED ADS
Services Offered CEDAR WEAVER/TEACHER: Earrings for regalia, elders, etc. available to teach at workshops, conferences, schools, etc. (Material incl). Hats baskets, headbands. Phone to order or can barter for what have you (fish). 250591-8199 DELIVERY SERVICE: Serving coastal First Nations point A to point B delivery service from Port Alberni with delivery van. Call Charles at 250-723-3555 or email kaanowish@shaw.ca. CUSTOM ART FRAMING SERVICES: Four Directions Photo and Framing. Call Jim at 250-723-7578. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975. MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 724-2603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. 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
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.
specializing in cultural resources and other value added forest products and services
C. Anne Robinson
firstnationswildcrafters1@shaw.ca
tinamgus@yahoo.ca
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
DIABETES EDUCATION CENTRE West Coast General Hospital Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays 8 AM – 2 PM 250 724-8824
C EDAR
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
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.
PHOENIX LASER INSTITUTE 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
Marine
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Accommodations
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
FIRST NATION WILDCRAFTERS
700 A Pacific Rim Hwy Port Alberni, BC ph: 250.720.8907 fx: 250.720.8981
FOR SALE: Bunk bed. Single on top, double on bottom. Hardly used. Like new. Asking $600.00 firm. Must pick up. Serious enquiries only. 250-923-8629 (Campbell River).
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. FOR SALE: 36’ ex commercial fishing vessel. $11,900.00 Call Pieter at 250-6183052 or email:pieterstegeman1@gmail.com 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.
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
House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion Denise Williams, Designer Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 382-7379 Email: winchee@pacificcoast.net
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 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
Wanted 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 #141-720 6th St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5.
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.
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