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Is the community fully prepared for possible disaster? By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council organized a day-long workshop on Emergency Preparedness, and invited to attend those responsible for emergency response in the communities, as well as managers from a variety of programs and services offered at NTC. The event was held at the Barclay Hotel on Nov. 9. Marc D’Aquino is the coordinator of Emergency Preparedness and Response with First Nations’ Emergency Services. He discussed the role of the organization in helping First Nations communities throughout the province handle disaster response and recovery. D’Aquino said it was rare for him to go a day without dealing with a disaster in a First Nations community in BC, from spills of hazardous material, to floods, fire and pandemics. While 75 per cent of emergencies in communities can be handled by first responders, a disaster is something that would overwhelm the local emergency response team, he explained. He said First Nations people have had to build a resiliency around disaster management having endured floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and wildfires over many centuries in the past. Continued on page 7.
Lynnea Thomas and Joe Bob chose 11-11-11 as a special date for a wedding in Tofino. Photos and story about this Remembrance Day event on page 8.
Grassroots demand end to violence in communities By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Opitsaht–Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation (TFN) members raised awareness about violence in the community when they staged a Nov. 4 march from Esowista to Tofino, ending up in Opitsaht. TFN Health Director Nora Martin said it’s about ending violence against women. Marchers gathered at Esowista early that morning and made their way through adjacent Ty-histanis before following the windy highway into Tofino. They carried banners and placards that read End the Silence, Stop Violence and Taking Back our Community. About 10km later they arrived in Tofino where they boarded boats to cross the inlet to Opitsaht, located on Meares Island. Led by Ha’wiih and other TFN leaders, the group marched the path along the shoreline in front of the village, end-
ing up at the cultural center. Martin estimates there were about 100 people at the luncheon. The people of Tla-o-qui-aht were joined by human services workers and executive staff from the NTC. At the luncheon Martin said speakers focused on the need to protect women and children. Several people said they will not tolerate violence anymore, but will stand up and take action. The gathering provided a safe place for people to speak and many disclosures were made by both victims and perpetrators. Also raised were the recommendations that came out of the 2008 BC Coroner’s Inquest into the death of 38-year-old Christopher Tom. Tom died of acute alcohol intoxication in Tofino RCMP cells in August 2007. While the death was ruled accidental, 10 recommendations were made to prevent such deaths in the future. Among them was the development of a safe place in Tofino where band members can access shelter and support. Another recommendation was to provide funding
Inside this issue... Elder Profile: Frank Bingo August..............................Page 2 Yellow salmon mystery remains.................................Page3 Business excellence celebrated....................................Page 4 Jack, Corfield wedding held in Big House................Page 5 Emergency Preparedness workshop......................... Page 7
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Ha’wiih march along the road at Opitsat to raise awareness of violence in the community. for alcohol and drug education programs At the luncheon the men made a declaration to protect the women and chilin Opitsaht. Nora Martin said none of the recomdren. mendations were ever followed through. Continued on page 6. If undeliverable, please return to: Ha-Shilth-Sa P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2
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Elder profile: Frank ‘Bingo’ August By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tofino–Ahousaht elder Frank August, 79, is among the last remaining Nuu-chahnulth elders brought up on ancient teachings through his great grandmother, Mabel Quatlas. Frank was born to Jackson and Dorothy August, both of whom were orphaned at an early age and taken in by their grandparents. They did their best to pass important cultural teachings onto their own children. The Augusts lost their first born son in 1919, but went on to raise Martha, James, Sheila, Katie, Francis (Frank), Gloria, Ida, Peggy and June. Born in 1932, Frank recalls growing up in Ahousaht in a float house near the present-day marine shed. Back then, Jackson’s uncle Billy August owned Ahousaht General Store which loomed over the float house. Frank was still very young when his eldest sister Martha married John Charlie. They had a baby boy, whom they named Francis, Frank’s birth name. Sadly, the baby died and Dorothy immediately changed her son’s name to Bingo, in accordance with her teachings. Frank has been known as Bingo August ever since. Frank remembers when his great grandmother died in 1946. Then the teenaged Bingo lay sick in his upstairs bedroom. Downstairs his elderly great grandmother Mabel, who he knew as Netop, was gravely ill. “Netop raised my mother so she was more like a mother than a granny to her,” Bingo recalled. When Netop died she was close to 90 years old, but Bingo thinks she may have been as old as 100. She had lived a long, full life and in keeping with cultural teachings, Netop’s body was taken immediately out of the house through a window and buried. There was no funeral. Dorothy was deeply saddened by her loss. “One day my brother James came home and asked our mother if she was sure Netop was dead when she was buried,” Bingo recalled. When asked why he would ask such a thing, James replied,
“Well…it was April Fool’s Day when she died.” “My mother started to scold him, but burst out laughing before she could finish; I guess my brother cheered her up,” Bingo laughed. Lessons about life were taught at the family dinner table. “We would sit at the table to eat and mom would sit beside me and sing to me as I ate,” said August. Bingo was trained to be a dancer and would need to know the songs. “Mom told me never, ever sing the songs, because I was a dancer, not singer,” he shared. The teaching was Frank ‘Bingo’ August shares some of his memories so ingrained that, decades about Nuu-chah-nulth customs. later, Bingo still has difficulty singing with Ahousaht at gatherhunting and to be on the hunting ings. grounds before first light. Today, he “But it’s in here, he said, pointing to says it seems our hunters are getting his heart. I know the songs, but I just away from the teachings. can’t start them.” In his childhood, money was tight and There was one exception when it came the Augusts lived off the fat of the land, to singing songs. Dorothy loved lahal as Bingo puts it. There was plenty of songs and she was a strong singer who fish, ducks and seal meat. taught her son all the songs she knew. “We used to cook the backbone of the “She was a real strong lahal player. duck. You never see people do that anyDad was quiet. He sang quiet, but boy more,” he said. Also, all but the head could he dance!” and flippers of a seal were used. They would talk about life and how we “Old timers used to eat the liver, heart are to conduct ourselves, August remem- and lungs of the kuukuhw’isa (seal); bered. George Jacobson was the last guy I “Today I can still hear them; it comes knew who ate the blubber with skin, back when people start talking about cul- hair and all,” Bingo recalled. ture,” he said. One of his fondest memories involves Jackson August was a fisherman who the kuukuhw’isa; a custom that has taught his son to be self-sufficient. He faded into the past. When the family took Frank with him on fishing trips, caught a seal it would be cleaned and bringing him to communities up and boiled. Jackson would call the old down the coast. They would visit friends timers to his house to feast with him. and relatives in places like Kyuquot, “It meant a lot to him to share with where they would be invited to share a his neighbors. My job was to give leftmeal and talk. overs away to each house after the feast. “I learned the languages from up north We never kept anything; we shared it and Barclay Sound from those trips, and all.” I learned that our teachings are all the “I used to hear a lot of comical stories same. Just the language is different,” from the old men; stories about hunting, August said. jokes, all in our own language,” August His parents taught him to take four said. days of the growing moon to prepare for Continued on page 3.
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Bingo recalls the traditions Continued from page 2. He remembers the real old men by their Indian names; the grandfathers of the descendants of Joe Titian, Peter Webster and William Jones. He remembers that his father seemed sad that this custom wasn’t being carried on to future generations. Frank went on to raise several children while working in the logging and forestry industries; he retired 15 years ago. Over the years many of his boyhood friends and relatives have passed on. He remembers visits with Mark Atleo and Carl Jumbo and he misses them. The recent passing of Edwin Frank hit Bingo’s brother James could make their mother Dorothy August hard. laugh, even about very serious things. “We were the same But visiting with other elders has age. We grew up together. We had lots of helped. They remind one another that the fun together. We got in trouble together. old ones have completed their long jourHe would look after me. That’s how ney through life; they are at home waitclose we were,” said Frank, the sadness ing for us. on his face unmistakable.
Yellow salmon mystery remains By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter A recent post on about concerns at finding the European strain of Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) virus in sockeye at Rivers Inlet in Shuswap territory prompted a post on Ha-Shilth-Sa’s facebook page about a yellow salmon caught at Paper Mill Dam during Tseshaht’s community fish days this summer. The writer wondered what, if any, were the results from the testing done on this fish. Andrew Olson, the fisheries manager/biologist with Tseshaht First Nation, explained that where the fish should have been silver, the skin had a yellow hue to it. The fish was photographed, but not tested due to a combination of unfortunate timing and high summer temperatures. Olson said it is believed that the odd coloring could have been due to a toxic algae bloom the fish may have consumed or red tide. The fish was not sold into the marketplace. Olson said there was no link made to fish farms or ISA, though a watchful eye is kept on potential links to waste from the farms and its effects on wild salmon stocks. Olson said there was another unusual catch this summer, which was tested, however. A Tseshaht fisherman brought in about 12 fish at the peak of the run in late June or early July that also had unusual coloring. The fish were caught outside the pulp mill in the inlet. Olson said the skin of the fish looked darker than usual; almost burnt. And the eyes were filmed over. Samples were taken and sent to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo. The station found no unusual bacteria or viruses in the fish. Olson said there was no solid answer as to what caused the fish’s odd appearance, however, it is believed that
the fish escaped from someone else’s net, or were dumped, and were dead when the Tseshaht fisherman ‘re-caught’ them. Olson said it is usual for Tseshaht fishermen to report anything out of the ordinary caught during their work, so it can be sampled and tested. Editor’s note: In November, testing by Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans found no sign of the ISA virus in B.C. wild salmon stocks, despite claims by anti-fish farm activists that ISA was found in 48 salmon smolts collected from Rivers Inlet. Further testing by Canada’s food inspection agency found no sign of ISA in the tissue samples of those smolts. ***** In other fisheries news, Tseshaht is in the final phase of its business plan development for the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI). Canada committed $175 million over five years to support First Nations’ aspirations to be more involved in economically-viable commercial fisheries. Tseshaht and Hupacasath jointly submitted a plan for a marine species and shellfish fishery—groundfish, prawn and crab—and they are currently pouring over comments received back from a review of the plan. Olson said they hoped to do some winter training with the PICFI dollars once those start to flow, which is expected soon. ***** And finally, Tseshaht headed into negotiations with DFO on Nov. 15 to determine next year’s salmon allocation. It’s hoped, however, that a multi-year deal can be struck, which will help in long-term management of the nation’s commercial fishery.
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The Tseshaht First Nation is hoping a personal approach to pharmacy services offered at its administration building on Fridays will lead to improved health for its members, said Operations Manager Ken Watts. As of Nov. 4, each Friday a pharmacist with RxRAM Pharmacy Specialists will be sitting with clients in room #154 for one-on-one consultations about the medications they are taking. A personal medical binder that contains a personal health plan for individuals will also be developed and monthly reviews of the health plans will allow patients to stay on track with their health goals. Bring in prescriptions and medications are delivered to the client after the consultation. The pharmacist will also be in
contact with doctors and the community health team if treatments need adjusting. The goal is a more personal health care delivery style that caters better to First Nations’ needs, Watts explained. The pharmacist is seeing clients by appointment between 10 a.m. and noon. Though the invitation to use the pharmacy was extended only to Tseshaht First Nations members, Watts said the appointments are available to anyone interested in this one-on-one approach to pharmacy services. The more people interested in the program, the more the services will expand to meet the needs. Book your appointment through the Tseshaht administration front desk. Bring your status card to the first visit.
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Business excellence celebrated with NEDC awards “The most important part of what we do,” said Hunter, “is doing what it takes to care for the forest in order to save something for the next generations.” NEDC’s Best Cultural Business went to Hooksum Outdoor School, owned and Tofino–Four first nation-owned businesses were acknowledged for their suc- operated by Hesquiaht First Nation members Stephen and Karen Charleson. cesses at the 2011 NEDC (Nuu-chahEstablished in 2000, Hooksum Outdoor nulth Economic Development School provides a unique training opporCorporation) Business Awards held at tunity for those wanting to learn about Tin Wis Best Western Resort Nov. 5. the great outdoors. Classes are offered in The awards ceremony started with a summer at a remote beach in Hesquiaht gourmet lunch served by the staff of Harbour. Once there, students learn about Calm Waters Dining Room. survival skills, first aid, and kayaking. NEDC Chairperson Ida Mills made a presentation to an outgoing NEDC board They can become certified in Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Sea Kayaking, Boat member before handing out business Operator Accredited Training, Maritime awards. Chris Jules served on the NEDC board Radio Course or Lifesaving. Students may also sign up of directors for 12 years. for courses in Hesquiaht Mills called Jules a very indigenous knowledge or strong leader whose posiguiding among other classtion would be hard to fill. es. She gave Jules a paddle Hooksum Outdoor carved by Simon Lucas. School’s Mission is “to proNEDC’s Business vide quality outdoor and Development Officer Ron environmental education Arcos presented the first award, which went to Mariah Charleson accept- through indigenous knowlL’Abattoir Restaurant, win- ed the award for best cul- edge modern skills, respect, and intimate connection to ner of the Best Youthture award on behalf of Owned Business. In order Hooksum Outdoor School the natural world” Mariah Charleson acceptfor business owners to win and parents Stephen and ed the award on her parin this category they must Karen Charleson. ents’ behalf. She told the be between the ages of 19 and 35. audience her parents were at Bali at their L’Abattoir Restaurant, located in son’s wedding. She thanked her parents Gastown in Vancouver, was established for teaching her about culture and loving in July 2010 by Hupacasath member M. the outdoors and she said she was grateLee Cooper. Not only is Lee Cooper the ful that they are helping others learn owner of the restaurant, but he is also about those things through the school. head chef. Dan Samuel presented the final award, The restaurant’s name means slaughBusiness of the Year, which went to terhouse, a reference made to its historic Tseshaht Market. Established in 1979 location at Vancouver’s main butchery. It Tseshaht Market has steadily expanded has garnered much attention from publications such as WE magazine, New York their convenience store and gas bar. Strategically located on a busy stretch of Times, the National Post, the Vancouver Sun, Chatelaine magazine, GQ magazine Highway #4, Tseshaht Market has recently branded with FAS GAS. and many more. The market offers a full complement of EnRoute Magazine recently rated L’Abattoir among the top 10 of Canada’s fuel services, hot food, a large variety of convenience items, and First Nations giftBest New Restaurants 2011. The Westender Weekly rates L’Abattoir num- ware. Late Tseshaht leader George Watts ber one best restaurant in Vancouver. played a prominent role in creating Accepting the award on behalf of her Tseshaht Market. He wanted to create son was Shaunee Casavant. businesses that would provide training “I am so proud of him; He has lots of and employment to First Nations people. help but he runs the ship himself,” said Each year Tseshaht Market offers two Casavant. $2,500 scholarships. These scholarships The next award went to First Nations are designed to embrace the passions and Wildcrafters BC in the category of Best Environmental and Sustainable business. visions of George Watts, which were business and educational development. Established in 2005, First Nations The Market donates generously to Wildcrafters BC specialized in non-timcauses of both the First Nations and to ber and other value-added forest prodthe Local community. In the last year, the ucts and services. Market has donated to Raise a Reader Owned by Tseshaht First Nation Alberni Valley, Cancer Society, BC Member C. Anne Robinson, First Elders Gathering, Tlu-piich Games, First Nations Wildcrafters is located in Port Nations Youth Football, and Alberni on Tseshaht First Nation Haahuupayuk School, to name a few. Reserve. In his emotional acceptance speech, Products include wild harvested foods like chanterelle mushrooms, which Anne Market Board Chair Mike Watts paid tribute to his late uncle George Watts and and husband Keith Hunter market to to all the other leaders that have passed Thrifty Foods and Discovery Organics. on. He asked the people to stand up and They also gather and sell forest florals, remember the past leaders who helped to greeneries and arrangements. bring the rest of us where we are today. The couple harvests the bounty of the “We’re in a good place,” said Watts. forest in a way that promotes growth and In a toast to all NEDC award winners, increases the health of plants and trees. Watts spoke of how it takes good manThey use traditional values such as use agement to make a business successful. everything you take. He praised the management of Tseshaht Pickers are taught proper harvesting Market for making a strong successful techniques in order to minimize their team. footprint in the forest. Future plans for Tseshaht Market Keith Hunter thanked NEDC not only include the redevelopment of the old for the award, but also for the incredible Sproat Lake Elementary School, located support and advice they’ve given he and on property adjacent to the Market. his wife as they grow their business. By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Photos by Denise Titian
Ida Mills, chair of the Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation, (left) looks on as Tseshaht Market Board Chair Mike Watts accepts the Business of the Year Award for 2011.
Shaunee Casavant accepts the NEDC youth business award on behalf of her son M. Lee Cooper and his restaurant L'Abattoir located in Gastown in Vancouver.
Keith Hunter and C. Anne Robinson received the NEDC award for Best Environmental and Sustainable Business for their company First Nations Wildcrafters BC. The award was presented on Nov. 5 at Tin Wis in Tofino. First Nations Wildcrafters also won a Mistic Award forAgrifood Business of the Year from the Mid-Island Science Technology and Innovation Council.
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Jack, Corfield wedding takes place in Big House By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tsaxana—Benedict Timothy Jack Jr. took Jacqueline Leigh Corfield’s hand in marriage during a ceremony at the House of Unity in Tsaxana on Nov. 12. The reception followed in the nearby Wahmeesh Gym. Jackie’s father Ross Corfield gave away the bride. Her son Ashton Ryan Corfield walked ahead of them down the aisle drumming as he led the bride to the side of her groom. Ben and Jackie’s son Zander Daniel Corfield-Jack performed ring bearer duties. Jackie’s mother Evelyn Corfield and Uncle Chuck Doiron, as well as step mom Barb Biss, were in attendance to support the union, as was Jackie’s sister Michelle Corfield, the former vice-president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. Continued on page 6.
Father of the Groom, Ben Jack Sr.
Above: Jackie Corfield and Ben Jack Jr. tied the knot in a ceremony in Tsaxana on Nov. 12. Left: Barney Williams performed emcee duties. Jackie’s mom Evelyn Corfield and Uncle Chuck Doiron were in attendance, as was Jackie’s sister Michelle Corfield (pictured right). Below: Steve Pendleton of Neah Bay, Wash. brushed the couple and sprinkled eagle down on them. He sang a prayer chants and offered a blessing to the couple.
Left: Jackie Corfield’s son Ashton drummed the bride down the aisle in the House of Unity, the Big House in Tsaxana.
Photos by Debora Steel
Maid of Honor was Cindy Mainwaring and Best Man duties were performed by Jerry Jack Jr.
Above: Jackie and Ben’s son Zander was the ring bearer. Left: Florence Wylie and grandson Tristan congratulate the happy bride during the reception.
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Corfield, Violence issue is widespread Jack wedding Continued from page 5. Ben’s mom Verna Paul, his grandmother Josephine George, Ben Jack Sr. and wife Marie attended for the groom. Ben Jr.’s children are Chris Jack and Briana Murphy. Grandsons are Ethan and Dominic. Best Man was Jerry Jack Jr. (Jerome). Maid of Honor was Cindy Mainwaring. Monika Waterfall, Mabel Cathers, Jackie Watts, and Maria Martin were bridesmaids. Groomsmen were Dan Jack, Dana Jack, Nathan George and Jimmy Johnson. Steve Pendleton from Neah Bay, Wash., made the trip and performed a traditional brushing and sprinkled eagle down on the couple. He did a chant and blessed the union, before Janice Garcia of Gold River performed a ceremony that made the marriage legal under the laws of the province. Jackie wore a cream-colored cocktaillength dress with taupe bolero jacket. Ben wore a black vest over a pin-striped shirt. He and the groomsmen wore matching ties featuring a West Coaststyle design. The bridesmaids all wore matching purple shawls and carried posy-style bouquets featuring an eagle feather in each. As the reception was getting underway, a moment of silence was held to remember those who had passed recently and a “cane to hold them up” was offered to family members to acknowledge their loss. Michelle Corfield announced the wedding party as they entered the gym. The groom and ring bearer were draped in sashes that featured bear’s paw embroidered symbols. Barney Williams was emcee for the business conducted at the reception. He spoke of how precious the bride is to her family and the care that the family expects will be taken with their daughter, sister and aunt. A letter read from Jackie’s Uncle Les Doiron, who was unable to attend the event, had the bride in tears, until a message to her new husband was tagged on to the end. Doiron said that Ben would have to get used to not having the last word in any discussion going forward now he was married, unless those last words were “Yes, Dear.” This caused the room to erupt into laughter. A red shawl was wrapped around the bride by Esther Thomas, Chuck Doiron’s partner, and then the Jack family encircled the bride and groom and their young son and symbolically pulled them into their family unit. Guests included friends and relatives from as far north as Kyuquot, as well as Bella Bella and Neah Bay. Also in attendance were many associates of Jackie’s from the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council where she works, including Victoria and Sterling Watts, Andrew Kerr and Florence Wylie, NTC executive director. The bride and groom says kleco, kleco to all who made it to the wedding, and to those who tried. “We understand the weather was bad and we’re glad everyone was safe and did what was right,” for those conditions, wrote Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jack Jr. to HaShilth-Sa.
Continued from page 1. All those in support of the declaration were asked to raise their hands and all did. It was quite an emotional thing to see, Martin said. Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Cliff Atleo praised the efforts of the people of Tla-o-qui-aht for taking the initiative to tackle the issue, which he characterized as a widespread one. According to Martin, the community drive to end violence in their communities started about four years ago. In October a few TFN women approached chief and council to call for change. They listed a number of assaults in the community over the past few years and called for an end to the violence. “Women are leaving the community, some out of fear for their safety and some, it seems, in some sense of shame,” said Martin. She said the people of the community have become good at keeping secrets. “It’s time to be firm, stand our ground, and talk about these things,” she added. “It started with residential school; there is a lot of anger and hurt and violence coming from Christie (residential school), which was just around the corner from Opitsaht,” Martin said. Community leaders reached out to their members at the luncheon in an attempt to start the healing process. They called upon victims of violence to come forward to be wrapped in blankets. It was recognition of the pain they went through and also an acknowledgement that they belong in their community, where they should expect to feel safe and loved. “It was emotional but there was a lot of healing today,” said Martin. Chief and council promised to continue to work to end violence. They vowed to continue holding regular community meetings where planning processes take root. The Ha’wiih joined the effort, recognizing the need for action. They committed to hosting more family friendly events like the community dinners chiefs Ray Seitcher and Robert Martin will host in upcoming weeks. The Seitcher family took it a step further when their family stood up and committed to haahupa (teach) their young
boys to respect women. Others gave permission to the people to correct their children when needed. TFN health workers hope to partner with neighboring communities to tackle the issue of violence. They want to see a friendship centre in Tofino that local First Nations could access resources at. “We want to start healing and to look at models of treatment like what Ahousaht did,” said Martin. Ahousaht leadership made news when they offered help to band members. The help involved spending four to six weeks together, away from the community, to receive cultural teachings and counseling so that they could reintegrate into the community in a positive way. TFN chief and council have agreed to work together with the Ha’wiih and band staff to carry forward the work. Proposals
are being written in an effort to bring in programs and clinical counselors. “Today we felt heard. The men committed to protect women and children. I felt emotional, happy, relief. I felt like I could be myself without obstacles. We felt united,” said Martin. Various TFN groups meet regularly to keep the momentum going. The Women’s Group meets every Wednesday and efforts are being made to start a men’s group. Said a young female member, “Even people who hurt others need help; they should not be pushed away.” Martin would like to thank the preparation team who made the anti-violence march and luncheon possible: Barb Audet, Marie Atleo, Melanie Touchie, Catherine Frank, Robyn Rea and Tammy Dorward.
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Emergency preparedness takes time, effort and testing Continued from page 1. But the level of threat has changed because of modern developments, including hydro-electric projects, rail and roadways bringing dangerous goods through or near to First Nations’ territory, and even space junk falling from the sky. D’Aquino said the smart thing for communities to do is to analyze the threats around them and do whatever is reasonable to mitigate, remove or reduce them, and then prepare for what’s left going sideways. The people who are most prepared for emergencies are those who will recovery quicker. He said elders who have lived through past emergencies are often the ones who are fastest to recover. They are also the hardest to evacuate, said D’Aquino, because of their history with past emergencies. He talked of a situation where elders were living near a mountain that was ablaze with fire. They would say ‘We’re safe here, because the fire has never come down the mountainside before.’ Unfortunately, he said, the forests are no longer the healthy forests of their past, but pine-beetle ravaged, with dead trees that burn very quickly. The emergency changes as the environment changes, and often elders fail to take that into consideration. D’Aquino talked about making emergency plans and testing those plans so as to make them part of the ‘muscle memory’ of the community. He spoke of communications, and providing regular updates to community members so they don’t fall prey to rumor and speculation during a disaster. Even when there is nothing to report, people still need to hear that, said Laurie L’Heureux, emergency coordinator for the City of Port Alberni, and know that information will flow regularly from a solid source. D’Aquino not only discussed what to do as an emergency is happening, but said any plan also should provide for people during the recovery phase, which is the longest part of disaster response. For example, after a flood or fire that destroys people’s homes and possessions, how does a community cope with the psycho-social or mental health response of members returning to their communities? What about family reunification?
A community plan should also identify community assets to be employed when needed, said Helen Dick, community emergency response for Tseshaht. Are there boats and canoes to transport people across the river in the event the “orange” bridge on Highway 4 at the Tseshaht administration building is washed out? What skills have you in the community that could be used— plumbers, electricians, carpenters, fallers? Know what buildings and property will be protected, like a water treatment facility, during an approaching threat. D’Aquino said often community members are upset when his crew comes into a community and protects band buildings instead of individual homes that are at risk during an emergency. But the community must be able to function and organize themselves to facilitate a quick recovery after a disaster, and governments need to function to help in that recovery. Tseshaht Councilor Erma Robinson took in the workshop and said that it just demonstrated to her she’s just not prepared enough, personally, despite having two, going on three, totes for her emergency kit at home. She said she’s always had a mind for being prepared in an emergency, but she looks out her door and wonders if everyone else in her neighborhood is prepared. Emergency preparedness is an individual responsibility, said D’Aquino. Start by creating a go-bag or an emergency kit that you can keep in a closet for when that one day comes that we hope never will. November starts a season of episodic minor earthquakes along the West Coast of B.C. It’s a time when there is regular movement in the earth’s plates causing small tremors. But we are warned that the big quake is coming. Maybe not today, or tomorrow or even in 50 years from now, but it’s coming nonetheless. Are you and your family prepared and ready for what you will do when it comes? Go to and look under the Announcements link. We’ve started a weekly list of things to do to get you started on your emergency kit. We are in week six, so you’re not too far behind. Or go to for 52 Weeks To Being Emergency Prepared. During a disaster is not the time to plan.
Remote communities like Nuchahlaht and Kyuquot, as represented at the workshop by Lydia Michael and Tess Smith respectively, are often faced with severe winter weather that can cause power outages and communication failures that last for weeks at a time. Washed out logging roads have also caused the communities some headaches in the recent past.
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council office manager Lisa Sam, Huu-ay-aht Councillor Jack Cook, and NTC Mental Health manager Vina Robinson attended the Emergency Preparedness workshop on Nov. 9 in Port Alberni.
Marc D’Aquino is the coordinator of Emergency Preparedness and Response with First Nations’ Emergency Services.
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Wedding date a century in the making By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tofino–They say there’s magic in numbers. The 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th year is a date that has drawn the attention of numerologists and romantics alike. Numerologists say the special date is one that favors matters of the heart over the mind, a day when friendship, romance, caring, and all those other good qualities of life are of utmost importance and all other practical matters take a back seat. This is why long-time sweethearts Joe Bob and Lynnea Thomas chose the once-in-a-century date to be their special day, their wedding day. The young couple invited family and friends to the Tofino Community Hall to witness their Remembrance Day marriage. The bride was attended to by Maid of Honor Jennifer George and bridesmaids Iris Frank, Tracey Campbell and Angela Mack. She was given away by her brother, Gary Thomas. The groom broke with tradition by having his cousin, Nellie Atleo, serve as Best Lady. His groomsmen were Stan Bob, Steve Frank and Kyle Frank. Rounding out the wedding party was flower girl Cassedy Frank and the newlywed couple’s son Tyler Bob as ring bearer. Reverend Rick Lindholm conducted the marriage service, introducing Mr. & Mrs. Bob after they exchanged rings. Both sides of the family celebrated later that evening with a reception.
Gary Thomas gave his sister Lynnea away on her special day, Nov. 11, 2011. Below: Cassedy Frank was a beautiful flower girl, escorted by ring bearer Tyler Bob, the happy couple’s son.
Groom Joe Bob is all smiles while his awaits the arrival of his bride with his mom Noreen Frank.
From This Day Forward
Nellie Atleo (left) performed Best Lady duties for cousin Joe Bob, the groom. She escorted the Maid of Honor Jennifer George down the aisle.
Above: Signing the registry are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bob.
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In-service attended by NTC children’s programs The Nuu-chah-nulth Aboriginal Supported Child Development and NTC Infant Development Programs travel to Cranbrook Oct. 25to 27 for provincial in-service. Visitors to the Ktunaxa First Nations were welcomed to St. Eugene’s Hotel and Resort. Ktunaxa (pronounced “k-too-nah-ha”) people have occupied the lands adjacent to the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and the Arrow Lakes of British Columbia, Canada for more than 10,000 years. The traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation covers approximately 70,000 square kilometers within the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia and historically included parts of Alberta, Montana, Washington and Idaho. For thousands of years, the Ktunaxa people enjoyed the natural bounty of the land, seasonally migrating throughout the traditional territory to follow vegetation and hunting cycles. The people obtained all of their food, medicine and material for shelter and clothing from nature–hunting, fishing and gathering throughout the territory, across the Rocky Mountains and on the Great Plains of both Canada and the
United States. European settlement in the late 1800s, followed by the establishment of Indian Reserves, led to the creation of the present Indian Bands. (According to the St. Eugene Hotel. See website for more information). According to Diana Elliott and Cindy Jamieson in their opening welcome, this location was selected in the beautiful Ktunaxa territory in a venue that has been truly transformed from a negative aspect of history as a former residential school to a place of healing and economic development. St. Eugene Resort is an excellent example of re-envisioning ourselves. Aboriginal Infant Programs and Aboriginal Supported Child Development Programs from all across BC celebrated coming together and were welcomed into the territory by Chief Cheryl Casimer and Health Parenting by Elder Marilyn Taylor followed by welcoming from Diana Elliott and Cindy Jamieson. Our first keynote address came from Monique Gray-Smith with “Where Eagles Dare” Nurturing the Wellness of the Caregiver.” Her formal training is as a Psychiatric Nurse, and founder of “Little Drum Consulting”.
Monique focused on understanding the impact of stress and trauma on children and their families and gave words of encouragement around Symptoms and Strategies for Dealing with Stress. Our Day 2 Keynote Address was from Dr. Martin Brokenleg–The Circle of Courage–Early Childhood and A Strong Childhood. Dr. Brokenleg emphasized the importance of “relationships” and quoted Urie Bronfenbrenner who was one of the world’s leading scholars to focus on the interplay between research and policy on child development, “Every Child Needs at least one adult who is crazy about him or her.” Dr. Martin Brokenleg consults worldwide and serves as the Dean of the Circle of Courage Institute. He holds a doctorate in psychology and is a graduate of the Episcopal Divinity School. He is an Emeritus Professor and was most recently Director of Native Ministries and Professor of Native American Theology and Ministries at the Vancouver School of
Theology in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the father of three children and an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe practicing the culture of his Lakota people. On Day 3 the Keynote Address came from Evelyn Wotherspoon, a Social Worker and ZERO TO THREE Fellow who has devoted her career to high-risk children and families. Evelyn’s presentation “Ordinary Magic – Fostering Resiliency in Young Children” encouraged practitioners. Our Programs were honored to attend this Inservice event with the theme and title “Walking in the Spirit of Child & Family Wellness”. The welcome and hospitality our programs received, the people, the food, the presentations, the networking and the venue will always be greatly appreciated! Kleco, Kleco! This article submitted by Jackie A. Watts, Sr. Infant Development Program Consultant & Family Ties Supervisor.
?ii?atis / ? iinax?int Band Meeting has been rescheduled for:
November 19, 20 2011 Zeballos Hall at 9am-5pm daily
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Pictured here Left to Right: Stevie Staniforth, NTC Aboriginal Supported Child Development Consultant, Laurie Hannah, Sr. Aboriginal Supported Child Development Consultant, Cindy Jamison, Provincial Aboriginal Supported Child Development Coordinator for BC, Dr. Martin Brokenleg, PhD, Presenter, Diana Elliott, Provincial Advisor for Aboriginal Infant Development Programs of BC, Jackie A. Watts, Sr. Infant Development Consultant/Family Ties/Aboriginal Infant Development Regional Advisor for Vancouver Island and Jennifer Touchie, Nuu-chah-nulth Infant Development Program Consultant for Central NTC Region IDP. NTC Infant Development Programs and Aboriginal Supported Child Development.
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Community Beyond Craft Fair
ADSS Loonie Toonie Fundraiser
To Dec. 24
Dec. 3
Port Alberni
Tseshaht accepts government compensation offer at a Nov. 9 community meeting.
Tseshaht/province settle over private lands removal from Tree Farm License 44 By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tseshaht—An offer from the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resources that will compensate Tseshaht First Nation for private lands removed from Tree Farm License 44 has been ratified by membership at a meeting held Nov. 9. The value of the offer is about $10 million, said Chief Councillor Les Sam. The agreement includes forest tenure opportunities, including a woodlot at Ship Creek of 376 ha with an annual allowable cut (AAC) of 3,592m3, a First Nations Woodland License around Sproat Lake with an AAC of 26,000m3 per year, and a First Nations Woodland License at Cataract of 1,519 ha. There is also tourism opportunities set out in the agreement, including a possible campground development on Sproat Lake. Tseshaht becomes one of the first nations to be offered a First Nations Woodland license. They are long-term licenses of 25 years, and are renewable if the nation demonstrates good management of the lands. Membership poured over the offer and held a lengthy discussion about the impact it would have on band-owned business revenues. A small minority of Tseshaht suggested the agreement should go to a referendum, but the majority didn’t want the offer put at risk by any delay, said Tseshaht Chief Operating Officer Cindy Stern. Sam and Stern delivered the news of the community’s ratification of the offer to the provincial government on Nov. 10 and received word that the signing of the agreement would follow soon. Sam said it is a very future-forward agreement that will change the way the lands would be managed over the longterm, and allows for a multi-use approach to the territory, including providing areas for cultural and spiritual practices. Sam said he was very excited that the situation around Tree Farm License 44 had been resolved. He first raised the issue in 2004 with then forestry minister Mike deJong. Tree management licenses have been part of the forestry industry since the late 1940s. Companies were given cutting rights to Crown land, and in return the companies were required to include their
adjacent private lands in the tenure area and manage those lands to the standards set for the tenured land. The 1-million hectare Tree Farm License 44 was granted to MacMillan Bloedel in 1955. The tenure included more than 70,000 hectares in private lands. Prior to the tree farm license being sold in 2005, the provincial government agreed to remove the private lands from the license, effectively removing the trees from provincial regulation. The decision to remove the private lands was made without consulting Tseshaht or Hupacasath, nations that have title interest in the territory. This set the parties on a six-year journey through the courts and mediated negotiation for compensation and accommodation. Mediation began in September 2009 with a team made up of Sam, Stern, Darrell Ross, Robert Hunter and Willard Gallic. In the agreement, the province acknowledges the lack of adequate consultation with Tseshaht before the private lands were removed from the tree farm license. This lack of consultation is contrary to the Supreme Court of Canada Haida decision, which found that when a proposed development could infringe on the rights and title of a First Nation, that nation must be meaningfully consulted about the project or initiative. If the project goes forward, the nations must then be adequately compensated and/or accommodated for any impact on those rights and title. Stern said the resulting accommodation in the case of Tree Farm License 44 provides Tseshaht a very good opportunity, because if the lands are managed well, the 25-year term for the woodlot license is renewable, so the agreement could be extended well into the future. Tseshaht is very well prepared for the opportunity that the agreement offers. It has made a very good business for itself in the forestry sector, and will be able to expand its capacity with more jobs for community members and opportunities for spin-off business ventures. Forestry currently employs Tseshaht members, and the operations include an engineering arm for road and infrastructure development. Sam said the community will have to prepare the children on how to be good forest managers. It’s an agreement that will benefit them and those yet born over many years to come.
Hupacasath
Mistletoe Market is an artisans fair consisting of paintings, prints, cards, jewellery, photographs, wood work, fabric art, glass, pottery, stone sculpture, teddy bears, knitted goods, native art, soaps, lotions, books, and CD, and ornaments galore. Taking place at the Rollin Art Centre Gallery, 3061-8th Ave, Port Alberni, Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission! Wheelchair accessible. Fundraiser Loonie/Toonie/Swap Meet
Nov. 19
The 4th annual ADSS Loonie Toonie Fundraiser, hosted by the ADSS First Nations Steering Committee, will be held at the Hupacasath House of Gathering, 5500 Ahahswinis Dr. Doors open at 9 a.m. Draws begin at 1 a.m. Come and have some bannock and jam. Vendor tables $10 (or donation). Please contact Angie Miller at amiller@sd70.bc.ca or 250-720-7221
8,000 Sacred Drums
March 21, 2012
Port Alberni
Vancouver
To be held at the Lawn Bowling Club from 9 a.m. to noon. Loonie/toonie draws start at 11am SHARP! Concession available.
Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Glenwood Centre, 4480 Vimy Street. On Election Day, the citizens of Port Alberni will elect one (1) candidate for the position of Mayor and six (6) candidates for the position of Councillor. For more inforamtion visit www.portalberni.ca
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Location Oppenheimer Park, 488 Powell Street. Bring your drums, rattles as we will gather together to drum prayer songs for our people, our earth... our environment...for all that is going on in our heart. We will pray for peace for indigenous people around the world, suffering from war. We will pray for our children, our youth and families. We will share ceremony for our earth, for our people, and all people around the world. The first great ceremony was held March 21, 2004 in Temoaya, Mexico and there will be drum circles joined around the world on the Spring Equinox continuing every year until 2012.”
Ehattesaht Band Meeting
Sewing Circle
2011 Local Government Election
Nov. 19
Port Alberni
Nov. 19 and 20
Each Monday Evening
Zeballos
Port Alberni
This meeting was rescheduled from October. Will still be held at Zeballos Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
SEEDS hosts a sewing circle every Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the SEEDS building 5001 Mission Rd.
Memorial Potlatch
Adult Graduation
Nov. 26
Ongoing
Campbell River
Port Alberni
You are invited to a memorial potlatch for Leo Anthony Jack (January 29, 1940 – August 13, 2007). To be held at Quinsam Hall, 761 Nursery Road starting at 10 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Jack 250-286-9926 or Leo Jack 250-3325301.
SEEDS has ongoing registration for adults who want to graduate. For more infomation call Ken Watts at 778-4212450.
Seeds Open House
Adult Drop-in from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Alberni Athletic Hall. Everyone welcome. For Info please call Marg 723 8990. Located 6 km West of Port Alberni at 7666 Pacific Rim Highway. Just look for the Big Pumpkin.
Nov. 30
Port Alberni
Alberni Athletic Badminton
Mon. and Thurs. Port Alberni
Please join our SEEDS team on Wednesday November 30th from 11am to 2pm. Learn about our exciting proDiabetes Education Centre grams, there’s something for everyone. Tuesday, Wednesday, Learn how strategic planning can transform your community. For more infor- Thursdays mation contact Ken Watts at West Coast General Hospital, Port Alberni from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 250.724.1225. 250-724-8824 for information.
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In honour of Foster Parent Appreciation Month We would like to honour and thank Caregivers for following the teachings of the Elders and caring for the Children. Hishuk ish tsawalk (We are one - all connected) In the spirit of generosity, caring and respect, Thank you, Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family & Child Services
Uchucklesaht Tribe Government Referendum On October 27, 2011 the Uchucklesaht Tribe Council ordered that a referendum be held on January 28, 2012 on certain proposed amendments to the Constitution. The location of the Referendum will be at the Port Alberni Lawn bowling Hall located at 4255 Wallace Street 8am-6pm. Information Meetings for the proposed amendments will be held on November 14, 2011 and December 29, 2011 at the Port Alberni Lawn bowling Hall located at 4255 Wallace Street. Information packages regarding the proposed amendments will be distributed at the November 14, 2011 Information Meeting, are available at the Uchucklesaht Tribe Office and also eligible on the Uchucklesaht Website at www.uchucklesaht.ca
Renewable energy plan to go to the people soon By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—Hesquiaht First Nation is in the early stages of an ambitious initiative that, if pursued, will lead them to energy independence. The goal is to be Canada’s first 100 per cent renewable energy community. Hesquiaht is working with BC Hydro’s Remote Community Electrification Program and a company called First Power to wean the community off of expensive diesel, propane and heating oil use to replace them with wind, water, and bio-mass energy, providing clean and reliable power. The group met recently in Port Alberni. It’s a five-year process that they’ve embarked upon, and the nation is in the discussion and community engagement phase with regional meetings to discuss the initiative being planned, said Councilor April Charleson, who has the energy portfolio for the band. The opportunities that will come from the initiative will provide jobs, said Donna Morton of First Power, but spinoff benefits of tourism and food security. Hesquiaht will also produce a hallmark that the community can use to declare products made in Hesquiaht, like furniture, will have come from a 100 per cent renewal energy source, something sought after in this green-focused age of heightened environmental consciousness. It will be Hesquiaht’s brand. Studies of the territory demonstrate
power can be produced with small pizzasize turbines in the creeks that First Power says will have no impact on wild salmon production. The bio-mass component won’t be big enough to sell power back to the grid, but large enough to help power the 40 houses in the community. Morton said the biomass facility will be about the size of a shed. And there’s never a short supply of wind on the West Coast, so wind energy will have a role in this power play. Funding for the initiative will come from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (formerly Indian and Northern Affairs Canada) through the Remote Community Electrification Program with BC Hydro. Morton said there is a high cost associated with diesel power, and running a community Hesquiaht’s size on it can cost upwards of half a million dollars a year. Some houses in remote communities cost $10,000 each a year to heat and power. Some of that cost comes from Aboriginal Affairs, but a lot of that comes out of the nation’s funds that could go towards other programs if the power costs are wrestled to the ground. There is also a safety concern with storage and use of diesel fuels and propane. According to community feedback, Hesquiaht members would like to move away from those high costs and risks. Morton said First Power is currently working with six nations in BC on their power issues, but says the flagship of their work would be the Hesquiaht initiative.
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RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL COMPENSATION AND HEALING
TSESHAHT MARKET GATEWAY
TO THE PACIFIC RIM
TIME IS LIMITED TO APPLY! THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA HAS IMPOSED A TIME LIMIT ON WHEN YOU CAN FILE A CLAIM FOR HEALING AND COMPENSATION FOR SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE THAT WAS DONE TO YOU AT RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL SCOTT HALL, LAWYER
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FULL SERVICE GROCERIES, GAS BAR, HOT FOODS, SNACKS AND SO MUCH MORE! Hours of operation - 6:00 am - 12 midnight Phone: 724-3944 E-mail: tseshahtmarket@shaw.ca Web address: www.tseshahtmarket.ca
INSURANCE REQUIREMENT OUT OF PROVINCE AND COUNTRY Recent situations have caused financial hardship to some people who Depart Canada without acquiring any type of medical coverage insurance. NonInsured Health Benefits Program through Health Canada does not cover anyone who departs Canada, nor does your BC Medical Plan unless you have written authority form them stating that they will cover you, and what they will cover. (Remember the price is much higher in US than here - I suggest you check it out to protect yourself and your family). Ensure you get coverage by contacting your local travel agency - they can and will help you! It is also understood that once you have departed Canada and you change your mind and decide you wish to have coverage - - it is too late...Travel policy insurance will not cover you in outside the country if you try to obtain insurance after you have left. Protect yourself and your family! Questions on this matter are encouraged and welcomed through the NonInsured Health Benefits Program Coordinator (Robert Cluett) 1-888-407-4888 or 250-724-5757.
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Birthdays & congratulations I would like to say happy birthday to my daughter Carmen Frank who will be turning 20 on Nov. 17. Babe, I hope you have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Love ya, always and forever. Mom, Dad, and family. Happy Birthday to my dad, Peter Frank Sr. I hope you have wonderful day on Nov. 22. Best wishes. So wish we could be there to celebrate your big day with you. Robyn, Bucky and Kids ..Love Ya Dad. Happy birthday to my awesome son, Jordan Dick who will be 11 on Nov. 26. Son, I hope you have a great day. Best wishes. Hope you get everything you wish for. Love ya, always and forever. Mom and dad and family.
I would like to wish my eldest sister Linda Mabel George a Happy 48th Birthday on Dec. 7 and many many more. Love from your sis, neices Alenasue and Davina, Brooke, Kira, Shell, and nef Jess. Nov. 12: I wanted to wish my little brother Johnathan Jordan Adair a Happy 16th Birthday. I hope you have the most amazing day little bro. Remember not rush to grow up. Enjoy being young! Wishing you nothing but many years to come, blessing and a happy future. Lots
In Memory Happy 2nd birthday to granddaughter Kaylee Gus on Nov. 19. Love gramma Liz and family. We all love you!
of love from your big sister TLAW and god daughter TFSW xoxo. Happy 30th Birthday, son. My have you grown. Lots of love to you, Gloria, Steve, Caity and Josh. We miss you xoxoxox.
Remembering our Mom (Alma Mack) My heart aches because I can’t hear your beautiful voice; My heart aches mom I don’t know why; You’ve gone to that special place; I can’t explain my pain; You’re my mother and so far away; I want you close by; I miss your motherly embrace; Holding you close; My heart aches; I miss you!; Lots of love from Norm, Ed, Terry, Gina, Gloria, Robin and Johnny and all your grandchildren.
Fisheries Manager Hesquiaht First Nation requires a Fisheries Program Manager to oversee fisheries related activities within our territory. The successful applicant will be responsible for: ! Daily program operations and staff supervision ! Maintaining monthly program reporting to the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and NTC Fisheries (training is available) ! Management and maintenance of the fisheries program’s office and field equipment ! Coordinating and participating in seasonal fisheries activities, as designed by Hesquiaht First Nation, including site monitoring, by-law enforcement, research and development ! Professionally representing Hesquiaht First Nation’s Fisheries Program through correspondence and at government, public and community meetings ! Assisting with proposals and project development, field work and project implementation ! Assisting with Fisheries Program planning and advancement on behalf of Hesquiaht First Nation ! Must have experience in Microsoft Office and Databases Submit a resume’ and cover letter to the Administration Office. The posting will remain in effect until the position is filled. Contact information Fax: 250 670 1102 Email: hesquiahtadmin@hughes.net
Teacher Aide (Assistant) Hesquiaht School of Learning requires a Teacher Assistant for the school year.
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Career Opportunity Certified General Accountant Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations is seeking a Financial Officer to be involved in the day-to-day financial transactions for the First Nation's operation. This position is based out of Tofino,and reports to the Band Administrator. The Financial Officer requires strong technical organizational skills, and the ability to be flexible as demands and priorities change. Functions and duties: ! Perform reconciliation/accounts payables and receivables, payroll, and month end adjustments; ! Maintenance of an accounting records system; ! Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements, and annual operating and production budgets; ! financial projections, planning, and reports; ! Manage cash flow and related bank activities; ! Participation in annual operational audit. Preferred Qualifications: ! CGA or CA; a student close to completion of an accounting designation would be considered. ! 5-years experience in the accounting field, previous experience with a notfor-profit organization is an asset. ! Strong computer skills, including Excel and Accpac for Windows or Adagio. ! Strong critical thinking, logic analysis and problem solving skills and a keen eye for detail. ! Experience with First Nation funding, including AANDC, Health Canada, and CMHC would be considered an asset. ! Excellent inter-personal skills are a requirement to effectively work with, staff, outside agencies and the local community. ! Able to provide acceptable references and criminal record check
The teacher Assistant performs some or all of the following duties: assists students with lessons under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher; monitors and reports to the classroom teacher on student progress; assists with the preparation of learning materials and environment; accompanies and supervises students during activities in the school gymnasium, library, resource centers and on field trips; monitors students during recess and noon hour; may assist with the marking of tests and worksheets; and assists with classroom inventory. The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record Check as soon as reasonably possible. Please submit your resume’ and application to the Principal, at Hesquiaht School of Learning. Only those contacted will be interviewed. Fax: 250 670 1102 Email: hesquiahtadmin@hughes.net
Language Teacher Hesquiaht First Nation requires a Hesquiaht Language Teacher for School year 2011/2012 This position involves teaching the Hesquiaht Language to all the students, including Head Start. You will be required to assist in the evaluation of all the students, ensuring each student under your care, will have the opportunity to achieve basic understanding of the Hesquiaht Language thru various methods such as oral, written and pictures, etc. In addition, you will be required to assist in the development and implementation of an expanded Hesquiaht Studies Program. Participation in extracurricular activities for the students is required. The successful applicant will be under the direction of the school principal.
Resumes with covering letter, 3 references, and proof of qualifications will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Friday December 2, 2011. Tla-o-qui-ahtFirst Nations PO Box18, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Attn.: TFNTribal Administrator
The successful applicant must be fluent in the Hesquiaht Language. A Solicitor General Criminal Record Check is mandatory.
Fax: (250) 725-3352 Email: eli-enns@tla-o-qui-aht.org
Fax: 250 670 1102 Email: hesquiahtadmin@hughes.net
Please submit your resume’ with a cover letter to the Administrator
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Legacy tournament takes good health to heart The 4th Evan Touchie Legacy—Tournament of Health took place in Ucluelet Nov. 4 to 6 at the Ucluelet Secondary High School gymnasium with a total of nine basketball teams, both men’s and women’s. With a Healthy Heart Concession (that sold out this year, as compared to the first year of tons of left over ‘strange unknown’ foods), various health booths of nutrition, acupuncture, massage, college and university booths and, of course, a nursing booth of blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels, which had a line-up of people awaiting their turn! A long way from year one! Thank you to all the sponsors who chose to help us spread the message of health and healthier, including the Dream Catcher Fund; Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council; Yuuthluithaht First Nation; Uclulth Dev Corporation and Aveda One Studio Salon. Also, thanks goes to the USS High School; Ukee Bikes; Lions Gate Fisheries; Priscilla and Ken Watts; Tyson Touchie and family; Jr. Clarke; Roy Vickers Gallery; Ukee Coop; Live to Surf; West Side Surf; Bruhwiler Surf; Matilda and Cliff Atleo; Sound Acupuncture and Rain in Motion Massage Special thanks to all volunteers who donated their time with the Healthy Heart Concession, Door Admission, Score and Time Keepers, Cooks and Clean Up Crews. We couldn’t have done it without you. The Tofino men took the finals against Ahousat Timbermen, and for the women, the West Coast Spirits were on fire in the finals against Yuuthluithaht Wildwomen. Men Allstars were Mike Long – Tofino, Saul Brown - Ahousat Timbermen, Travis Thomas - Ahousat Suns, Justin Frechetter - Port Alberni Hawks, Kenny David Yuuthluithaht Boys Women Allstars were Jolene Nadgee - West Coast Spirits, Chantelle Thomas – Tofino, Vyna Brown – Ahousat, Skylene Touchie – Wildwomen. Best Defensive Players were Gramn Greig – Tofino. Women - Jolene Nadgee – Spirits. MVP was Andy Greig – Tofino and Brittany Williams - Spirits Most Inspirational Player was Raylene McCreath – Wildwomen.
Sam Barney and Shawn White of the Hawks battle for the ball against Travis Thomas of Ahousat Suns.
Photos by Melody Charlie
Greg Charlie of the Ahousat Timbermen gets no easy bucket against Ahousat Suns. Above: Raylene McCreath of the Yuuthluithaht Wildwomen ties up Jeanine Adams of West Coast Spirits. Left: Travis Thomas Ahousat Suns and his famous baseline drive against the Ukee Boys squad. Far left: Addie David of Tla-oqui-aht is shocked at the nutrition booth displaying the amounts of sugar in popular drinks.
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Services Offered CEDAR WEAVER/TEACHER: Earrings for regalia, elders, etc. available to teach at workshops, conferences, schools, etc. (Material incl). Hats baskets, headbands. Phone to order or can barter for what have you (fish). 250591-8199 DELIVERY SERVICE: Serving coastal First Nations point A to point B delivery service from Port Alberni with delivery van. Call Charles at 250-723-3555 or email kaanowish@shaw.ca. CUSTOM ART FRAMING SERVICES: Four Directions Photo and Framing. Call Jim at 250-723-7578. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975. MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 724-2603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. SPEAKER AVAILABLE: I’ll be available for Workshops and public speaking for people who live with F.A.S.D. (250) 3152188. 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. 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.
Tattoos by Rick Call (250) 724-4931
Coo-us Catering & Events Small or large events Food Set-up/Clean-up Decorating DJ “Serving the people in a creative, fun & respectful way with affordable rates” Certified with experience
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FIRST NATION WILDCRAFTERS specializing in cultural resources and other value added forest products and services
C. Anne Robinson 700 A Pacific Rim Hwy Port Alberni, BC ph: 250.720.8907 fx: 250.720.8981 firstnationswildcrafters1@shaw.ca
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 250-7253846 or 250-266-2243 for more inforamtion or viewing. CREATOR’S OWN SEAL OIL your source of OMEGA 3. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA’s) (the good fats). Available from Faith and Richard Watts @ (250) 724-2603 (cel) 731-5795. FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista. In quiet location with ocean and forest views. Includes bed and breakfast business with 10 rooms and self contained apartment. $275,000. (250) 725-3482. FOR SALE: Hesquiaht Place of Learning has some new tables a chairs available for sale. Shipping charges will apply. The tables are 60 length X 30 wide X 24 high: $275 each. The desks are adjustable. $53.35 each. Call 250-670-1191 Crystal Tom Principal. EMPLOYMENT WANTED: Heavy Equipment Operator looking for work. Call Frank August at 250-735-3485.
Native Basket Weaving X-mas ornaments, Easter baskets, etc. Please pre-order
Marine FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864. FOR SALE: 18 ft Double Eagle highliner with a 140 hp Johnson and new yamaha 9.9 kicker. New canvus top, new radio. Comes with trailer. Numerous extras. For $13,500. Call 736-1176. 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. run-about boat, 50 hp Mercury motor, and trailer, needs some work. Moving. Price is right. $950.00 obo. For more info call 724-3049.
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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, 250724-2603 or 250-731-5795. FOR RENT: Southend Nanaimo Upper House for Rent Sept 1st. 3bdrm + den. Include fridge,stove,dishwasher, washer,dryer,yard and parking. Does not include utilities. Small pet negotiable with p/d. Required is references and d/d. No parties no smoking(outdoors only). Call after five pm or leave a message 250-5856065.
CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.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: 6 - 20” un painted elk hide drums for sale. Please call Earl 250-7238369 or 250-730-1916
C EDAR
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4563 Dogwood, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Z8 (250) 724-6831
House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion Denise Williams, Designer Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 382-7379 Email: winchee@pacificcoast.net
All About Art Seeking Native Arts and Craft. Traditional & non-Traditional Contact allaboutart11@gmail.com REPREZENT DESIGNS: First Nations Graphics. Specializing in Native Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sizes). All types of Native Graphics. Celeste Howard. Email for quotes and prices. reprezent.designs@gmail.com
Wanted WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie th John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6 St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. HELP WANTED: Need work experience? The Port Alberni Friendship Center is seeking interested applicants for Volunteer positions including: Reception and Youth Workers. We are seeking individuals that are reliable, committed, flexible and of good character. Hours per week may vary. If you are interested, please contact Jeff at 723-8281 to pick up a Volunteer Application Form.
Employment Wanted: Heavy Equipment Operator looking for work. Call Frank August at 250-735-3485.
Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness 250 591 6552 or blackstoned@shaw.ca
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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
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 Bunt at 724-5655.
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