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Vol. 37 - No. 16 - August 26, 2010
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Deborah Potter and Jessica Hamilton have some fun on the water at the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council staff picnic held at Sproat Lake on Aug. 19. The Uu-athluk fisheries department provided the tubing fun, which was a very popular activity for the families of NTC staff.
Letter supports First Nation commercial fisheries
By Debora Steel
Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Port Alberni–Hupacasath Chief
Councillor Shaunee Casavant says “it’s
absolutely terrific” that the AlberniClayoquot Regional District is giving the
Department of Fisheries and Ocean
(DF0) a dressing down for its mismanagement of this year’s Somass sockeye
run.
In a letter to federal Fisheries Minister
Gail Shea Aug. 11, Regional District
Chair Hira Chopra called for a resolution
to the “long-running disagreement” over
the formula by which the Hupacasath
and Tseshaht First Nations are allocated
a commercial catch.
Fixing that formula should have been a
top priority for DFO prior to this year’s
record return of sockeye, wrote Chopra,
but because the formula was not given
the required attention, the economy in
the regional district took a significant hit.
Tony Bennett, regional district director
for area “C” (Long Beach), brought the
issue before his fellow directors because
of the heightened rhetoric he was hearing
from DFO surrounding First Nations’
roadside sale of fish.
He told Ha-Shilth-Sa it was the kind if
“almost slanderous rhetoric” heard more
than 20 years ago. He was particularly
concerned about the tone of the discus-
Hupacasath Chief Councillor
Shaunee Casavant
sion in local newspapers around food
safety, as if the product the First Nations
were selling was “dirty fish”, not properly treated.
If there was a concern around safety,
DFO could have discussed and worked in
concert with the First Nations to resolve
that issue, he said. Instead, what might
have been a legitimate concern was
exploited.
He also called the DFO’s seizure of the
catch of the Hesquiaht seiner The
Princess Colleen antagonistic. The
Princess Colleen was fishing the sockeye
run in Ucluelet’s Alberni Inlet territory
for Nuu-chah-nulth nations’ food fish
allocations.
“It shouldn’t have happened,” said
Inside this issue...
Best sockey return in 100 years...................................Page 2
New Ahousaht RCMP building open........................Page 3
Babies welcomed at friendship centre.......................Page 4
NTC staff and family picnic at the lake.................;...Page 5
Mike Holmes, AFN partner..........................................Page 9
Community and Beyond............................................Page 10
Bennett, considering that the abundant
run would have choked out the river systems had the fish passed into them.
“There were more fish than we’ve seen in
years,” added Bennett.
Today is a different time, he said, with
court decisions that have recognized First
Nations rights to a commercial market,
and relationship building that has
changed the seascape on fish sales forever.
Or should have.
The management of the unprecedented
numbers of sockeye returning this year
could have been done much better, he
told the directors. The director’s response
was unanimous support of the First
Nations’ position.
There was “huge recognition” from
Port Alberni Mayor Ken McRae regarding the economic losses seen in the city
because the fish were shipped out of the
region with the transient commercial
fleet, rather than kept at home benefiting
First Nations, said Bennett.
The district has calculated that a First
Nations catch of 100,000 pieces of sockeye translates into a $3-million economic
benefit to the region, a benefit that is particularly important to Alberni-Clayoquot,
which “consistently ranks among the
lowest of all British Columbia districts
when socio-economic indices are measured,” the letter reads.
Bennett said it’s recognized that dollars
from a First Nations fishery goes back
into the local economy. The boats are
bought locally, the motors. Grocery and
retail businesses benefit.
“The Somass salmon fisheries are one
of the best opportunities the local First
Nations currently have to leverage for
economic benefit,” wrote Chopra. “Our
communities [Port Alberni, Tofino,
Ucluelet and Bamfield] can in turn
derive significant economic benefit from
the fisheries as the First Nations members spend locally.”
The letter states that while Hupacasath
and Tseshaht re-invest the revenues generated by the Somass fisheries into
resource management and enhancement
activities, watershed stewardship, fish
habitat restoration, stock assessment and
such, the same cannot be said for commercial interests that live outside the
region.
“Virtually no local benefit is experienced from the commercial fishery as
most seiners and gillnetters are based
elsewhere, arrive just in time for their
respective openings and depart as soon
as they have their quotas.”
Casavant said it’s telling that First
Nations are starting to see this kind of
support in the wider community. She
believes the district is beginning to
understand the frustration that First
Nations have experienced as they watch
their resources leave the territory without
any benefit at home.
Continued on page 6.
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Best sockeye return in 100 years
Fisheries Minister Gail Shea is crwoing about the opportunities with the 2010
return of sockeye to the Fraser river, calling it a banner year for Fraser River
sockeye salmon.
This year's return is currently set at
just over 25 million fish, one of the highest returns in the last hundred years.
Several fishery openings for Fraser
River sockeye have already occurred in
2010 and more are planned, she said.
“Conservation and the sustainable use
of salmon stocks are the Government of
Canada's first priorities in the management of this fishery. With this season's
abundant numbers, for the first time in
four years, all sectors, including commercial, recreational and First Nations have
had a chance to harvest Fraser River
sockeye. Having been assured that con-
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designer in the Global Fashion Show
and Fundraiser for the Victoria
Immigrant and Refugee Society on Aug.
29.
The event will take place at the Delta
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Williams’ fashion business goes under
the name House of Winchee, named for
the fishing village her father came from
at Kennedy Lake.
A Times Colonist report described her
designs as “classic, slightly conservative, flattering and meticulously tailored. They are also fairly priced.” They
also have quite a following, with a solid
base of devoted fans of the line.
Said Williams in considering the invitation to participate in the show “I had
to ask about the models. My clothes are
not just for skinny girls.”
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“Our Government has always recognized the significance and importance of
this iconic fish to British Columbians
and Canadians. For this reason, Prime
Minister Stephen Harper called the
Cohen Commission of Inquiry in 2009
to take all feasible steps to improve the
long-term sustainability and viability of
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August 26, 2010 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 3
New Ahousaht RCMP detachment opens doors
By Denise Titian
Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Ahousaht – Dozens of people gathered
at the new Ahousaht RCMP detachment
Aug. 10 to celebrate the official opening
of the new facility.
Chief John O. Frank said it was a nice
opening ceremony, adding the elders
were given a tour of the building which
he says is much bigger than the former
double-wide trailer the RCMP once
used. He said the old trailer was inadequate and inhibited the officers in their
work.
“This is a lot bigger and I think it will
allow them to do their work,” he added.
Alluding to some mistrust in the community toward the RCMP, he said he
told the people in his public address that
they shouldn’t be afraid of the building
or the officers.
“This building represents safety for
our women, men and children and we
should embrace it,” he told them.
Late Pat Little was a leader in the
effort to bring an RCMP satellite station
to Ahousaht.
“In 1986, when he was chief, Pat
Little started to do the work to bring the
RCMP here,” Frank noted, adding the
people paid respect to Little with a
moment of silence at the opening ceremony.
Frank also credited councilor Mark
Jack and deputy chief councilor Curtis
Dick for pushing ahead with the work to
get the new building.
The new building gives Ahousaht
leadership a sense of permanence when
it comes to police presence in the community.
“A trailer can go at any moment but a
building is more permanent and that is a
good feeling,” said Chief Frank.
Corporal Dave Fish said the new
building is more than twice the size of
the trailer, which he says was sold to the
Ahousaht band to be used for additional
office space.
“It was too small, had mold issues. It
was just impractical,” he said.
The new building has two holding
cells, doubling the amount of cell space
from the trailer and it boasts conference
and interview rooms.
The station is staffed by four officers
who each have a house in the community for their families. Cpl. Fish says two
officers work together on a shift providing the community with round-the-clock
policing services.
Fish distribution
In other Ahousaht news, Chief Frank
was pleased to announce that Ahousaht
members living in Tofino, Ucluelet, Port
Alberni, Nanaimo, Victoria and
Vancouver received 9,000 pieces of
salmon in mid to late August thanks to
the efforts of Ahousaht fisheries staff and
volunteers.
Ahousaht staff and volunteers set out in
trucks to urban centers to deliver homeuse salmon Aug. 14. They worked tirelessly under the blistering summer sun
doling out thousands of fish to long lines
of grateful band members.
Frank said the band continues to look
for solutions to get fish across the
Canada/U.S. border to members living in
Seattle.
“It’s hard to get fish to Seattle; maybe
we should can it all and send them jars,”
he pondered.
Some Ahousaht members living across
the border were able to make the trip to
Vancouver or Victoria to pick up their
shares, but not everyone has the means to
travel at a moment’s notice.
Frank said they continue to look at
options to get fish across the border so
that members there can have their taste
of home.
He is pleased to see families in the
community get together to do home-use
fish, which was being delivered in
Ahousaht throughout the week.
“The smokehouses are pumping out
smoke everywhere. Isn’t that something
to see?” he asked.
Chief Frank credits Darryl Campbell
and Rocky Titian of the Ahousaht
Fisheries staff for rolling up their sleeves
and coordinating the effort to getting
home-use salmon out to hundreds of
members and their families. “They may
not get much in coin for doing that but
they get their rewards in prayers and
gratitude of the people. Our hats are off
to the fisheries team,” he said.
Cougar sightings
While band members were putting fish
away for the winter, cougars were spotted prowling the roads in Ahousaht,
looking for easy prey in the form of
young dogs in order to satisfy their
hunger.
Chief Frank said they received reports
of cougar sightings in the village
throughout the month of August, some,
right in the village where children often
freely play.
Workers at the gravel pit located near
Ahousaht’s newest subdivision, in the lot
363 area, spotted cougars many times on
their way to and from work.
“They (cougars) were right in their
faces, jumping across the road,” said
Chief Frank, adding the workers took to
bringing their rifles to work with them.
But Friday, Aug. 13 proved to be an
unlucky day for professional cougar
hunters who were called into Ahousaht
after locals spotted cougars strolling
through the neighborhood the night
before. That Thursday evening a cougar
was spotted walking down the middle of
a main road. Warnings came fast and
furious over the VHF radios and parents
checked to make sure their children were
safe indoors.
Continued on page 6.
Mackenzie Charlie, a father of
several children and a skilled
hunter, spotted the cougar near
his home, tracked the young male
down and shot it.
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Nin’ayaks-ha
Baby Welcome and
Elder’s luncheon
Aug. 17 at
Port Alberni
Friendship Centre
Above: Elder Maime Charleson sings a lullaby
to the babies while holding Terrence Williams
of Ucluelet. Mom is Cheryl-Ann Jones of
Hesquiaht.
The babies received cedar headbands
as they were introduced and a gift bag
which included the book “I’ll Love You
Forever” by Robert Munsch. The book
was chosen as it is considered very
Nuu-chah-nulth in that it deals with
the circle of life.
Welcome Chancellor Dick-Hayes.
Kenneth Joe Jr. holds the cedar headband given his daughter Sylvia Joe as
mom Matilda Sutherland looks on.
Welcome Walter Titian.
Left: Ray Sim joins in to sing the
Tseshaht Welcome Song to kick off the
baby welcoming event, a luncheon to
bring the newest members of the earth
together with the territory’s elders in
order to get to know the little ones.
Photos by Debora Steel
August 26, 2010 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 5
Scenes from the
NTC staff and
family picnic
Aug. 19
Above: Sabrina Crowley, associate biologist, readies a water craft for tubing,
courtesy of the Uu-a-thluk fisheries
department. Top Left: Jacob Potter
takes a spin on Sproat Lake at the
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council annual
staff picnic held on Aug. 19.
Right: Emily Nicole
Ginger, daughter of
executive assistant
Clorissa Ginger,
enjoys cooling off
in the lake.
Above: Victoria Watts, NTC
social development coordinator,
takes in the sunshine and a meal.
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Volunteers clean up Heightened rhetoric
Ahousaht’s front door prompts letter to DFO
The threat of predatory cougars did not
Continued from page 3.
stop
a community-driven harbor clean-up
Expert cougar trackers were brought in
the next day, but they had no luck finding on Aug. 12, especially since there is safety in numbers.
the brazen felines which had, by then
already taken about a half a dozen dogs
in the weeks before.
August 14, however, proved to be
Dozens of volunteers took part in the
unlucky for one of
harbor cleanup, includthe cougars. The
ing employees of
young male was
Ecotrust, Uu-a-thluk,
spotted near family
Usma and the RCMP,
homes toward the
who joined community
Sunshine Bay neighmembers to remove
borhood in Ahousaht.
debris in and around the
Mackenzie Charlie, a
harbor, making a noticefather of several chilable difference in the
dren and a skilled
appearance of the front
hunter, spotted the
door to the community.
cougar near his
“We’re starting with
home. He shot and
the
easy stuff, moveable
killed the young
debris.
Twenty bikes
cougar that very day.
were
taken
out of the
Chief Frank
water,”
said
Chief
described the cougar
Frank. But more needs
as a yearling, one of
to be done, he noted.
three that had been
Heavier refuse, like
roaming the village.
derelict boats, will
“They seemed
require heavy machinery
Chief Councillor of Ahousaht
comfortable amongst
to remove; work Chief
First Nation John O. Frank.
us, it was
Frank says will happen
eerie…scary,” he said.
in
the
near
future.
It is believed that the three cougars
Ahousaht’s crumbling wharf and floats
were a mother and her two yearlings. The
are
undergoing some repair and restoramother and remaining yearling haven’t
tion,
thanks to the work of a contractor
been seen since the young male was shot.
and some Ahousaht youth. Chief Frank
Chief Frank said he hopes their disapsays the work is expected to be complete
pearance is because they sense danger
by the end of August.
now that one is gone.
Harbor clean-up
Tips for a successful
start to the school year
VICTORIA - As families across
British Columbia get ready for Sept. 7
when students and teachers head back to
the classroom, here are some tips to
help families prepare for the start of the
new school year:
* Check what time your child’s
classes start. Students in different
grades may start at different times.
* Get your children used to the
back-to-school routine before the first
day of school by having them shift to
their school bedtime and wake-up
routine the week before school
begins.
Parents play a key role during the
school year by keeping their children
safe and healthy. Here are some ways to
achieve this:
* Make sure your children eat
breakfast every day so their minds
have the fuel they need to learn.
* Keep nutritious snacks, like cutup fruit and vegetables, cheese sticks,
low-fat yogurt and butter-free popcorn on hand to make healthy eating
easier.
* Schedule regular dental and any
necessary medical checkups for your
children.
* Ensure your children’s backpacks
are no more than 10 to 20 per cent of
their bodyweight and that your children use both shoulder straps.
* Make sure your children know
safe routes to and from school. Start a
Walking School Bus or Bicycle Train
program in your neighborhood, or find
out how your children can join an
existing one.
* Limit your children’s screen time.
Explain to your children that it’s
important to sit less and move more in
order to stay at a healthy weight.
Students are often more successful in
school when they develop good study
habits early on. Parents can help their
children study by:
* Setting up a homework area away
from the television and with adequate
supplies and lighting.
* Setting up a regular time to work
together with your children.
* Letting your children see you
reading and setting aside time each
day to read as a family.
* Keeping an assignment calendar
on the fridge or bulletin board for
quick reference of due dates, exams
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Continued from page 1.
She’s hopeful that, as the greater community speaks out about the injustice of
that practice, it will wake up Ottawa to a
simple fact: When First Nations do better
economically, the larger community does
better.
The regional district said the policy,
which dictates that First Nations cannot
have economic access to the Somass
salmon unless there is a mainstream
commercial opportunity for the same
fish, should be revised.
Chopra and the district directors want
to see a declaration made by DFO that
the allocation issue will be resolved “in a
‘win-win- manner” before the end of the
calendar year.
Casavant said she has received a commitment from the local DFO that, come
October, they will sit down with
Hupacasath to discuss how next year’s
sockeye fishery will play out.
Despite disappointment that DFO
walked away from a negotiated commercial agreement with the First Nation this
year, Casavant said she must remain optimistic.
She said the nation operates from a
very strong perspective: ‘Thank you very
much, but we have our own management
plan.’ She said that the plan is sensible
one, with conservation and sustainability
concerns kept top of mind.
Casavant said the situation this year
was discouraging, in that the relationship
between the local DFO and Hupacasath
went from being very positive, with
negotiations leading toward a commercial fisheries agreement, to things falling
apart, and in the end DFO not speaking
with the nation at all.
She cites engrained attitudes higher up
within the DFO bureaucracy that have
historically been more about retaining
power and control than about managing
fish to the benefit of the local populations.
She said the decisions that come down
the chain from Ottawa to the DFO in the
region create a tension that doesn’t need
to exist.
Chopra and the district seem to agree.
“Ottawa’s positions on these matters...
put local DFO staff in an extremely
uncomfortable situation when they are
tasked with explaining and enforcing the
position.”
Bennett said that there are generally
good relations on fisheries issues locally,
so it must be frustrating in some cases to
deal with the policy directives from
Ottawa that make no sense on the ground
in the region.
Usma Nuu-chah-nulth
Family & Child Services
is seeking Nuu-chah-nulth
individuals, families or couples to
provide permanent homes for
Nuu-chah-nulth children in
(continuing custody)
permanent care.
Those interested will need to participate in the home-study process
and be willing and able to commit
to raising children to
adulthood, in a loving, caring, nurturing and safe environment.
For more information or to apply,
please call Usma and speak to a
Resource Social Worker, @ (250)
724-3232 or
toll free 1-877-722-3232
Chopra notes too some hypocrisy in
the way Canada goes about its business
at home in regard to fisheries management compared to what it promotes
internationally.
“We find the situation ironic, when
we are aware that the government of
Canada is funding and promoting
indigenous non-industrial scale fisheries
in developing countries because they
recognize the rights of traditional harvesters there. That is the opposite of
what is being done here.”
Casavant said there is a huge disconnect between what Canada says, and
what it does. She said Canada has an
international reputation for being generous and helpful, and yet it doesn’t operate that way in its own backyard.
Casavant said she called Chopra to
thank him personally for sending the
letter to Minister Shea. The Nuu-chahnulth Tribal Council Board of Directors
has recently appointed Casavant to represent them on the regional district
board and she’s excited about the
opportunity.
She said she has attended a number of
the meetings and found the regional district members to be very thoughtful and
generally onside with the Nuu-chahnulth on many issues.
In fact, she’s noting a more respectful
tone around many local tables. People
are coming to the discussion with open
minds and in a spirit of cooperation.
“All we’ve got is us,” said Casavant,
and what is smart and constructive is
working together for the benefit of all
the people in the district.
Kindergarten
Registration
Just a reminder
that if you have a
Kindergarten aged
child who will be
5 years old
before
December 31,
2010
(born 2005)
please come in and
register as soon as
possible to your
nearest elementary
school.
August 26, 2010 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 7
New distribution
The Aboriginal Languages Initiative
(ALI) is a federal program funded by the
Department of Canadian Heritage. The
ALI provides funding support for community and regionally-based projects
directed at maintaining, revitalizing and
promoting First Nations languages.
The First Peoples’ Cultural
Foundation, will now be distributing
ALI funding, but the First Peoples’
Heritage, Language and Culture Council
will continue to administer the funding.
Job Posting
Position:
Ditidaht First Nation Administrator
Salary:
Negotiable based on qualifications
Qualifications:
- Strong management and interpersonal Skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- The ability to manage/function effectively in a team environment
- Strong financial management including full understanding
of reports, budgetary process and financial planning
- Posses knowledge First Nations Government
- Minimum two years Post Secondary education in business
administration, finance and related fields.
- Preference may be given to those of Aboriginal ancestry
General Overview of Role and Responsibilities:
- Providing leadership and initiative through on-going review
and improvements of programs and services.
- Liaising with and providing assistance to Council in all
related issues.
- Ensuring the development, recommendations and monitoring of financial plans and budgets.
- Developing, planning and applying for additional revenue
from external programs and services.
- Maintaining positive relations with Provincial Ministries,
Federal Ministries, First Nation governments, education institutions and other municipal and business associations.
Please submit your resume to:
Ditidaht First Nation
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 250-745-3332
Deadline August 30, 2010 4:30p.m.
THE NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE ALL OUR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR THE 2009/2010 SCHOOL YEAR. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
GOES OUT TO THE WINNERS OF THE:
BANK OF MONTREAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to Sabrina Campbell and Becki Nookemis for their high academic
achievement. Both Becki and Sabrina are going on to Post Secondary.
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Congratulations to the Sr. Athletic Awards winner Sydney Nicholson Mieras. Sydney
is a member of the school and community basketball team and has worked hard to
maintain straight “A;s” in P.E.
Congratulations to the Jr. Athletic Awards winner Kwin Atleo. Kwin belongs to the
Chilliwack Karate Club where he is an exceptional student and plays a great deal of
soccer.
FINE ARTS AWARDS
Congratulations to the Sr. Fine Arts Award winner, Sydney Nicholson Mieras. Sydney
in on four different bands and is very involved with the music program at A.D.S.S.
Congratulations to the Jr. Fine Arts Award winner, Kwin Atleo. Kwin plays the violin
very well and is a dedicated musician.
HAHOOPCHU AWARDS
Usma Nuu-c
chah-n
nulth Family
& Child Services
is seeking Nuu-chah-nulth individuals, families or couples
to provide permanent homes for Nuu-chah-nulth children
in
(continuing custody) permanent care.
Those interested will need to participate in the home-study
process and be willing and able to commit to raising children to adulthood, in a loving, caring, nurturing
and safe environment.
For more information or to apply, please call Usma and
speak to a Resource Social Worker
@ (250) 724-3232 or toll free
Congratulations to the Sr. Hahoopchu Award winner, Hjalmer Wenstob. Hjalmer was
very dedicated to the totem pole project at Ucluelet Secondary School. He helped to
design the pole, helped the artist and was the M.C. on the pole raising day.
Congratulations to the Jr. Hahoopchu Award winner, Brandon Martin. Brandon
received the name Nass-up at his uncle’s feast. The name was given to him for his
dedication to learning the songs and dances of his family. He keeps his culture alive
by practicing regularly at home and supporting his family at potlatches. At school
Brandon participates under Grace George’s instruction learning the songs she shares
with the children.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNNERS AND A BIG THANK YOU TO
EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
AND ENJOY YOUR SUMMER VACATION.
To advertise in
Ha-shilth-Sa
call 250-724-5757
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UVic announces plans for School of Public Health
The University of Victoria is launching a new school¯the first one in 20
years¯whose graduates will be leaders in
tackling the complex health issues facing
our society today.
Effective September 2011, the School
of Public Health and Social Policy in the
Faculty of Human and Social
Development will offer a Master’s of
Public Health, a Graduate Diploma in
Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in
Health and Community Services.
“The changing healthcare landscape
requires a broad range of innovative
health programs and research to meet the
needs of today’s population,” says Mary
Ellen Purkis, dean of the faculty. “Our
graduates will be prepared to make valu-
able contributions in promoting the health
and well-being of their communities”.
Public health education is a well-established field of study aimed at promoting
quality of life, reducing premature death,
and minimizing the impact of disease,
disability and injury through improving
programs such as pandemic immunizations, falls prevention research, maternal
and child health care, housing and homelessness, addictions and mental health
services.
The graduate and undergraduate programs, offered online with strategically
placed on-campus components, will
include essential practice experiences in
the field.
“The graduate programs offer several
North Island MP becomes
new INAC minister
The Native Women’s Association of
Canada (NWAC) would like to extend a
warm welcome to John Duncan, the
newly appointed Minister of Indian
Affairs and Northern Development
(INAC) and Federal Interlocutor for
Métis and Non-Status Indians.
John Duncan, a Conservative MP for
B.C. will replace Chuck Strahl, who has
held the post since 2007, and will take
over the Transport portfolio. Duncan
brings a wealth of experience to the position and he has served as Strahl’s parliamentary secretary at Indian Affairs and
Northern Development since 2008.
“I would like to thank Minister Strahl
for his support and positive approach to
working with Aboriginal organizations
and communities. Since he has served as
Minister the Conservative government
has issued an apology to former students
of residential schools, and invested time
and money into the Truth and
Reconciliation Commissions to address
the abuse Aboriginal children faced at
residential schools across Canada.
Minister Strahl has always displayed a
commitment to participate in consultation and to work in partnership with
National Aboriginal Organizations, and
for that I am thankful,” said Native
Women’s Association of Canada’s president Jeannette Corbiere Lavell.
Duncan’s appointment as Minister
comes after a cabinet shuffle that took
place on Friday August 6, 2010. In 2006,
Duncan served as an Opposition MP and
held several senior critic portfolios
including International Trade, Natural
Resources and Indian Affairs and
Northern Development. Before he
entered politics, Duncan worked in the
coastal forest industry for roughly 20
years.
The Native Women’s Association of
Canada aims to continue to maintain a
strong working relationship with INAC,
and looks forward to developing a new
partnership with John Duncan. In particular, NWAC aims to continue to foster the
social, economic, cultural and political
well-being of Aboriginal women within
Aboriginal communities and Canadian
society.
“Looking ahead, I would like to welcome John Duncan in his new role, and I
hope to continue a positive relationship
with INAC under the leadership of this
new minister,” said
President Jeannette
Corbiere Lavell. The
Native Women’s
Association of Canada also
looks forward to collaborating with the new
Minister on the implementation of the Action Plan
for Aboriginal Women.
areas of concentration in public health
that are unique and important in advancing a healthier population,” says Irving
Rootman, chair of the program’s advisory
committee and past-president of the
Public Health Association of BC. “The
distance education model means that
those working in the field can increase
their knowledge while remaining in the
workforce.”
The innovative BA in Health and
Community Services provides programming in the management and delivery of
services within institutional and community settings.
.The Faculty of Human and Social
Development has been delivering interdisciplinary health and community service programs in applied and professional
practice for over 30 years.
August 26, 2010 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 9
Mike Holmes, AFN partner
The Assembly of First Nations signed
a Statement of Partnership (SP) with
Mike Holmes and the Holmes Group on
July 21, 2010 at the Annual General
Assembly in Winnipeg. This agreement
represents an exciting opportunity to
work in partnership with the Holmes
Group on a First Nation project that
will demonstrate how we can improve
First Nations communities, housing and
infrastructure with a focus on energy
efficiency and cost effectiveness, while
moving towards green and sustainable
community planning and design and
overall heightened environmental
responsibility.
The Statement of Partnership states
that we will:
• respect and enhance the natural
assets (rivers, forests, etc) of the First
Nation community, and unify the constructed buildings with the environment’s distinct landscape;
• promote the development of a liveable, technology connected, and healthy
community;
• promote sustainable land use, conservation through local traditional
knowledge and density of development,
which complies with building norms;
• promote a pattern of mixed use that
harmonizes public infrastructure and
housing development, while supporting
the importance of the extended family;
• promote the provision of public
services and infrastructure which
respond to the needs of community
development; and
• ensure the development of a
Community Planning Tool that incorpo-
rates the natural environment through the
protection of wildlife migration routes
and plant habitat, integrates water runoff,
ceremonial areas, private places, community focal points, and a variety of interconnecting systems.
The project will focus on three key elements. As a starting point the
AFN/Holmes Group partnership will
seek out and partner with a First Nation
community in Ontario to construct a
housing and community subdivision.
This first project will incorporate the
retrofit of existing housing units, construction of new houses, construction of
community buildings (water and waste
water systems, schools and administrative offices) and incorporate green technology and clean energy sources.
The Pilot Project will lead to the second key element of the partnership: the
development of a First Nation
Community Planning Tool for the use by
all First Nations. This model community
planning tool will incorporate appropriate green technologies, clean energy and
new innovative housing materials, and
encompass and integrate the natural environment, as well as First Nation concepts
of the importance of the extended family,
health and traditional social systems.
This Tool will be available to all First
Nations.
The third key element of the agreement
was that the Holmes Group, through any
project undertakings, will be assisting the
AFN in creating a Centre of Excellence
for Green and Sustainable Community
Design.
This Centre will act as a virtual hub to
the ever expanding network of First
Nations, Tribal Councils, Regional,
Territorial and Treaty organizations, First
Nation technical service providers, and a
variety of First Nation professional associations that work to advise and support
the development of strong and vibrant
communities.
The Centre will identify new standards
for all aspects of green and sustainable
community planning and design and will
define the process that a First Nation
may undertake to achieve effective
results.
It will make a number of tools, models,
best practices and guidelines available to
First Nations for use in their efforts to
overcome current problems in their communities. Where none exist it will also
develop educational tools to support First
Nations in planning, designing and
implementing green and sustainable practices.
The selection criteria are being developed to determine the First Nation community that will be the focus of the Pilot
Project, and an announcement is expected within the next 2-4 weeks.
This is an exciting project and there is
a great deal of interest. We will continue
to provide you with more information
about this initiative as we move forward.
I want to take this opportunity to thank
Mike Holmes and the Mike Holmes
Group for working with us on this innovative initiative that will benefit all First
Nations and help everyone understand
the need for better, environmentally
sound First Nation communities.
Inquiry is
needed
Assembly of First Nations National
Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and the
AFN Executive Committee are calling
on the British Columbia government to
convene a public inquiry into the handling of the Robert Pickton investigation
in order to seek justice for the twenty
women that lost their lives.
“Many of these victims were First
Nations and Aboriginal women and a full
and comprehensive public inquiry, with
the participation of Aboriginal people, is
the only way to address the need for
respect, justice and a better understanding of how we can prevent these
tragedies in the future,” the National
Chief said.
“Some are saying that the cost of an
inquiry would be too high. We say that
you cannot put a value on a human life.
The benefits of closure and prevention
that will result from an inquiry outweigh
any other costs. We firmly believe that
Premier Campbell and his Cabinet will
uphold his government’s commitments to
openness, transparency and partnership
by establishing a public inquiry into the
Pickton murders.”
The Assembly of First Nations has
made the issue of missing and murdered
women a national priority. The AFN supports the Native Women Association of
Canada’s “Sisters in Spirit” campaign,
has many resolutions supporting action
on this issue and has raised it with the
premiers and territorial leaders through
the Council of the Federation.
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Klecko’s - +ekoo
&
Community Beyond
NTC DAC Health Ability Fair
POSTPONED
Port Alberni
To be held at Maht Mahs Gym. The
DAC committee is in discussions about
the date and readers will be notified in
the next publication after the date is
determined.
We would like to thank the following
people for our Canoe Journey 2010 in
Memory of Felix Thomas: Daisy
Sutherland and Ilene Frank for fundraising with us. Debbie Frank for having
some bingo’s for us. Ahousaht First
Nation for $1,000 donation. Ahousaht
members who came to our carnival.
Selina Timmons, Charles Thomas,
Maxine George for their cash donations.
Lewis and Cathy George for providing us
with two ancestors (masks). We’d like to
thank the following First Nations for giving us permission to enter their territories, and feeding us delicious meals:
Esowitsa, Ucluelet, Paacheena, Nit Naht,
and Makah.
Thank you with all our hearts (24-36
participants). From: The Leaping Wolf,
Ahousaht, BC.
Birthdays & Congratulations
We would like
to wish my
niece Tanz
George a happy
birthday on Aug.
26. Love from
Uncle Dave and
Rita, cousins
Davina (and her
family), Jesse, Shell and Kira, and
Alenasue.
Kira was born
Aug. 24, 2008 at
NRGH in Nanaimo.
Kira we wish you
a happy second birthday! Love your dad
Jesse George, mom
Michelle Nesbitt,
auntie Alenasue and Davina and her
family, your bunny Daisy, granpa Dave
and your Granny Rita.
Happy birthday to my sister Cindy Fred
from Bernice, Savana and Gary. Kleco
Kleco to Linda Tee for the smoked fish.
We would like to wish
Terrance aka “Uncle
Bubba,” a happy 42nd
birthday on Aug. 31.
Love from his sis Rita,
Dave, nephew Jesse
and Michelle(Kira),
Vina,Brooke and her
family, and your bratty neice Alenasue. We love you Bubs!
Job Opportunity
Health Baby Program.
Responsibilities:
Reports to Community Health Manager
1 full-time position
35 hours a week
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and strict confidentiality
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving
skills, effective verbal, listening, communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrate sound work ethics
Ability to work with a great team; locally and outside resources
Some computer skills an asset
Ability to do group orientations
Healthy Baby Program Worker
The Community of Ahousaht First Nation, Community Health Services
Department provide services for expectant mothers and their infants, and children from birth to six years .
Under the direction of the CHS Manager, the Healthy Baby Program worker
will provide support to expectant mothers and their infants. The worker will
work closely with Doctor’s, and Nurses to ensure the program objectives are
met. The components of the program include; home visitation; provision of
food supplements, prenatal education, breastfeeding education and support,
and post natal follow-up.
Position commencing August 24th, 2010
Interested applicants send resume with three references by mail, fax or email
no later than Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 to the following
Dave Frank or Linda Tashoots
PO Box 91
Ahousaht, BC
V0R-1A0
Tel: (250) 670-9558 Fax: (250) 670-9554
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Naming Potlatch
Oct. 9
Maht Mahs
Marge White and family naming potlatch will be held at Maht Mahs on
October 09, 2010 starting with lunch at
12 noon. Marge and her siblings
Clarence Dennis, Simon Dennis Jr,
Robert Dennis Sr.and Myrtle Williams
will name all their children and grand
children. This will include the off
springs of their late brother David
Dennis. All the siblings are survivors of
the residential school and with the loss
of their mother at an early age they separated as a family. The potlatch is to
unify the family. They also want to
give to the children what was denied
them at the residential school, the right
to practice culture, to have identity and
to know who family is. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend. Bring your
drums, dancers and singers and join in
and be part of this event.
is building with Alexandra Morton paddling with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip,
Grand Chief Saul Terry, Grand Chief
Clarence Pennier, Chief Bob
Chamberlin, Chief Marilyn Baptiste,
Chief Andy Phillips, June Quipp, Ernie
Crey and other leaders.
Paddlers from the Stó:lo Nation,
Squamish Nation, Cowichan Tribes and
Musgamagw-Tsawataineuk Tribal
Council have already committed themselves to the journey from Hope to
Vancouver (20th to 25th October).
Darren Blaney of the Homalco First
Nation will also lead a canoe team
across the Salish Sea to join the paddlers in Vancouver on 25th October
with other canoes considering making
the journey from Nanaimo, Victoria,
Cowichan Valley, the Sunshine Coast
and Washington. Kayakers from the
Pipedreams Project will leave Kitimat
on 1st September and plan to join the
Paddle for Wild Salmon in October.
At the end of the paddle the ‘Stand Up
for Wild Salmon’ walk will start from
Vanier Park in Vancouver on 25th
October with a flotilla gathering in
Vancouver Harbor. The procession will
walk across Burrard Bridge to the DFO
office and then on to the Law Courts to
visit the opening day of the Cohen
Commission’s evidential hearings. A
rally will then take place at the Art
Gallery.
Evan Touchie Legacy Tournament
Salmon nations pulling together
Oct. 25
Vancouver
Inspired by Salmon Are Sacred, skippers and experienced paddlers are
pulling together to ‘Paddle for Wild
Salmon’ down the Fraser River in
October. Support amongst First Nations
Nov. 5 to 7
Ucluelet
A Tournament of Health: Men’s and
Junior. Boys basketball at Ucluelet
Secondary School Gym. Contact
Melody Charlie by email at
[email protected] for more info.
August 26, 2010 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 11
Birthdays & Congratulations
At times the days seemed so long,
we thought we’d never make it
through,then suddenly, out of a dream,
I met you!
We had locked up all our feelings
and thrown away the key, until your
heart spoke a thousand words I
knew this was meant to be.
When times turned rough and lonely,
and despair fell upon our face,
we comforted each other and
kept us safe in that loving special
place.
We realize what we have its completeness from the start
But the way we managed to steal each
others heart is what has set us free.
Your love has touched a place in me that
I always found so strange.
It’s as if you were cut right out of a
spell cast upon my heart,
Because the crazy thing about it is,
I’ve loved you from the start.
No one in this wide world could touch
the feelings that we share
To the seconds I spend with you, nothing and no one can ever compare.
You’ve opened my eyes and heart just
enough and let me live so happily,
You’ve changed my world with magic
and the kindness and love that you give.
Our hearts were cold and we thought
love was so far away,
But then we came into each others life
and showed each other a brighter day.
Like clear blue waters or a magical sunset,
That moment speaks a thousand words
to which no price can be met.
I wish I could just stop time and spend
the whole night in your eyes,
For when I’m with you there’s a feeling even I cannot describe.
Although my heart holds painful
memories that will never be erased,
You touch me with a love so strong it
hides that dark lonely place.
Cold-heartedness loss and misery
were all I ever knew,
Until someone showed me true happiness and that someone was you.
Your gentle words and loving arms lift
me up when I feel down,
And, baby, with all you’ve done for
me you’ve turned my whole world
around.
Your love is so consistent, like the
waves that break on shore,
And with every day my love for you
just grows, so much more.
When broken dreams still fill my days
and nothing’s going right,
You reassure me with your smile and
give me back my sight.
You sweep a spell across my heart,
like a breeze across the sea,
And you fill my world with beautiful
dreams & feelings meant to be.
The way you live, the way you love
and even so much more,
With every smile that you give, you’re
all I could ask for.
You are in every breath I take and in
every tear I cry, you’re in every star I
wish upon up in the lonely sky.
Every day with you is heaven, like an
angel from above,
A million magic moments sent to give
you all my love.
You are my living proof that prayers
and dreams really do come true,
And I thank our Creator for that special day he blessed my heart with you.
I could speak of a thousand promises
or even bet my very soul, with all of my
life,
I’ll be touched with a feeling no one
can control.
I prayed long enough for happiness in
my life ,may be the reason that we met,
But all I know is the days with you I
never will forget.
Until the day I found you I never
knew a love so true,
But from today until eternity I swear
I’ll be loving you!
Let’s walk on for all our days two as
one
Ashton Taylor River Rayne Watts
don’t you ever forget
Just how much your Daddy And
Mommy truly love you .......xoxoxoxo
Happy second anniversary to the love
of my life *man and wife*
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Dean Watts
Submissions to Ha-Shilth-Sa
are due by Sept. 1.
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Randy Fred wins silver at Blind
Bowls Canadian championship
“It is humbling to meet my match as I
am so used to winning gold,” said Randy
Fred about his silver medal at the Blind
Bowls Association of Canada Visually
Impaired Lawn Bowling Canadian
Championship held in Winnipeg July 21
to 25.
“My two games against Binh Vo, who
won the gold were very exciting games.
Each game came down to the very last
ball of each game. In the first, Binh beat
me out with his last ball. In the second
game I was one foot short on the last
ball,” explained Fred. “I will beat him
the next time we play,” said the competitor.
The medal qualifies Fred to attend a
lawn bowling competition in South
Africa next May.
He will need to raise nearly $10,000
for himself and his director to enter the
tournament.
Fred is very grateful to Tseshaht Band
members for assisting with costs for the
Winnipeg tournament. They raised
money through a looney-twoonie auction
on Aboriginal Day.
“I must thank everyone who donated
Randy Fred
items and purchased tickets for the auction,” he said.
“I am also grateful to my brother,
Clinton, who was very generous with
helping me out.”
He also thanks the Nananimo Visually
Impaired Lawn Bowling Club and BC
Blind Sports & Recreation Association to
contributing towards costs for him and
his director, Tom Williams.
“I really do need to thank Tom
Williams for agreeing to be my director
on such short notice. We did pretty good
for our first time playing together as a
team,” Randy explained.
Randy was also presented with the Bob
Giesbrecht Memorial Plaque for the most
aggregate points.
“This is a very humbling award for
me,” he explained, “because Bob was an
excellent lawn bowler. Despite his age
and ailments, he never gave up in any
game and he always impressed me. I
miss the great competition Bob gave me
whenever we played.”
Fred’s next goal is to win the 2011
BBAC Canadian Championship, following it up with the 2012 World
Championship.
He encourages everyone to seriously
consider trying out lawn bowling.
“All you really need to lawn bowl is to
enjoy laughter and fun. It is a great game
and I wish I started playing at a much
younger age.”
To advertise in
Ha-Shilth-Sa
call
(250) 724-5757
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Ahousaht Strategic Healing Plan Coordinator
The Ahousaht Strategic Healing Plan Coordinator will work with the Ahousaht Community Health Services
Department to develop a strategic plan designed to address and support community justice and health issues,
within the holistic framework, that will promote and build on their strengths and capabilities. Chah Chum Hii
Yup Tiic Miss management will oversee the work of a coordinator who will be assisted by a core group of community members; elders, CCG, RCMP, INAC, CHS Department as a whole.
Roles & Responsibilities
•
•
Reports to CHS Manager
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
•
Must have work experience and some educational background pertinent to the job
•
Work with the team; Elders, CCG, Aboriginal Justice Program, Circle of Healing, INAC, Community
Members, RCMP, and CHS Department as a whole.
•
Facilitation skills
•
Some knowledge of Justice system, as well as Ahousaht Traditional Justice system
•
Proposal writing skills
•
Excellent judgement, discretion and understanding of the necessity for confidentiality in all situations
•
•
Contract position; September 1-March 31, 2011
Salary Negotiable based on work experience and education
Submit Resume and 3 letters of Reference to Linda Tashoots (250) 670-9558 ext#222 or email
[email protected] or Daphne Robinson (250) 670-9563 ext#229 or email by September 1,
2010 @ 4:00pm
And only those short-listed will be contacted.
Birthdays &
Congratulation
Happy birthday Aug. 15 sis Dorothy
Wilson and Cali Fred. Hope you both
had great day love, from Pearl, Marvin
Sr., Lisa, Michael , Marvin Jr., Violet.
Happy birthday Aug. 16 cousin
Hammy Watts. Love cousin Pearl and
Marvin, nieces Lisa, Violet, nephew
Michael, Marvin Jr and the Wilson family.
Happy birthday Aug. 23 nephew Jacob
Potter, love auntie Pearl Uncle Marvin
and Lisa, Michael, Marvin Jr., violet
Tutube September happy birthday Sept
2 sis Jennifer Watts have great day sis
loads hugs From sis Pearl , and family.
Sept. 5: Happy birthday Barbra Price.
Sept. 18: Joe Price, love from Brother
Marvin Sr. Pearl, Michael, Marvin Jr.,
Lisa, Violet. xoxo
Happy birthday Sept. 10 Linda, from
Marv Sr. and family.
We would like to wish Luke Korpi a
happy 19th birthday Aug. 22 from his
Aunty Rita (Dave, his cousins Davina
(her family too), Jesse, Alenasue and
especially his cousin Michelle and Kira.
Happy birthday to my lovely sister
Greta Fanny John Aug. 24. I love you
sister and thanks for always being there
for me. You’re one of a kind. You’re
special in my heart and you make a difference in my life, especially when I am
down, you cheer me up. So many more
to come K sister? Peace out. t. tyl. Love
from your sister (favorite)...lol
Carol R. John-Mattersdorfer
Also happy Birthday to my coz Kevin
Titian. Yahoo!
Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs.
Luke Swan in August. What 10-11 years
now? Wish you all
but the best. You both are blessed to
have one another, and it’s always good
to see you both.
Love from your coz Carol
Mattersdorfer and family.
Happy birthday to my uncle Roye F.
John. (Captain of Ahousat Pride). Well
uncle, hope that your day went well. You
deserve it. You have such a heart. For
others. Now this time is especially for
you. Relax and put your feet up and take
it easy. I love you so much uncle. Take
care of yourself and each other. Xox
your niece always Carol MattersdorferJohn and family
Happy Birthday to my dearest mother
Shirley D. John
MOTHER....I am so blessed that you
gave me life,
I am breathing in healing life now...
I am so glad that you’re my friend and
mother
it’s always good to have a cup of tea
with you,
or just walk with you and laugh...
You always make my day, when you
say...
“I was just thinking of you daughter”
and I miss you.
aaaaaaaaaaah mom that’s my mother...
you are the best!
I never ask much from my motherl. I
only want her love.
I love you mom.
Happy birthday to you and many
more.
xox your first daughter on this earth!
Carol Mattersdorfer and family.
Also to my aunt Helen Charleson,
coz/sis Maureen, Regina and all the
lucky ones on Aug. 29.
Love you all...and many more to
come. xox Carol Mattersdorfer and family!
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Klecko’s - +ekoo
United and happy people
Kakawinchiitl
Ahousaht Tribal Journey
I want to say Kleco Kleco to my uncle
Russel Robinson and Lisa Charleson for
allowing me to be a part of this year’s
canoe journey in honoring a great lady
Elsie Robinson.
Doing this there was a lot of healing I
did and witnessed. I got to meet so many
people of all ages from all over.
I believe people who pass before us are
there. We just need to ask for signs from
them. This picture was right at the beginning of the journey from Ladysmith.
There was singing and drumming on the
beach as they paddled out to Makah,
Neah Bay.
The experience was an awesome feeling watching family and friends go into
the distance and think of the way our
ancestors traveled a long time ago,
before speed boats, computers and cells.
I knew granny Elsie was there to watch
over them as they went into the strong
ocean. I felt I knew she would send people to be there for anyone who needed
signs, or healing of any concerns that are
going on in our lives.
On this journey we got to know our
family on my late mother Evelyn
(Robinson) Marshall’s side, which
because of resident school there was
some distance from generation to generations.
My girls and nieces and granddaughter
got to go help paddle. I am thankful for it
happening this way. Now they have even
a bigger family tree.
My father was so proud of his great
granddaughter and granddaughters for
paddling so hard and knowing they are
healing out there and meeting so many
people. He knows paddling is not easy
and people sometimes want to quit, but
they didn’t, so with my father waiting for
them on Makah Beach in Neah Bay
brought tears of joy and proudness to his
heart.
I remember my late mother would talk
about Neah Bay, about how she would go
there as a little girl, so I felt that connection to her by being there and enjoying
the celebration with our Nuu-chah-nulth
people and many others nations from all
over.
I know now when a person says canoe
family what they really mean; the
strength, courage and togetherness it is. I
understand there is so many people to be
thankful for allowing this Robinson
canoe family to take part.
Ahousaht gave with a big heart to help
out, and I also want to thank Scott Hall
for giving so kindly too. And the cooks
who made sure the paddlers were fed.
Great job. And all the grounds crew for
doing their part. It was awesome to see
team work on this journey.
Kleco Klceo to all
Margaret Eaton
Thank you, thank you
Mowachaht, Muchalaht, Ehattesaht
and Kyuquot.
We enjoyed the Northern Region
Games, and having met with our
people, united and happy, so once
again thank you.
Mowachaht and Muchalaht rode
their canoe in the rough and treacherous waters off the west coast of
Vancouver Island from Gold River to
Zeballos to visit our games. This
treacherous journey took 13 hours,
according to our calculations,
through tidal currents, winds and all
the inclement elements that come
along with this journey.
At our shores they were greeted
and welcomed by Chief Fred Adams Chief Fred Adams and Chief Walter Michael
and Chief Walter Michael in the ceremonial, customary style and fashion that brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles, aunts,
could only be seen to be imagined. After grandparents and friends. We look forgreeting and welcoming them ashore, the ward to next year’s games that will be
hosted by the Mowachaht/Muchalaht.
boat was carried ashore by our people
Nuchatlaht would like to extend their
and the festivities commenced.
thanks to Betty Nicolaye, our cook, to
On July 30 they were welcomed to a
Liz John, our baker, and to all the volunprayer and a meal in loud happy voices
to our games. For the next three days the teers and security for their due diligence
and help through an enduring four days.
children played in their games and ate to
the full and we all enjoyed the company
Yours truly,
of each other.
Nuchatlaht
So thank you our people. Thank you
Girl knows that persistence pays off
I would like you to meet my daughter
Shauntelle Dick-Charleson. She is eight
years old and just completed Grade 2 at
Craigflower Elementary.
She is currently working for
Hummingbird Productions in Victoria on
a children’s program called Tiga Talk
Season 3. This is an exciting opportunity
for my daughter, as she initiated the
opportunity for herself.
Shauntelle comes from Hesquiaht and
Songhees First Nations. My name is Joy
Charleson, and her dad is David Dick.
Her maternal grandparents are Arlene
Ganske and Conn and Heather
Charleson, and her paternal grandparents
are Skip and Linda Dick.
One day Shauntelle had asked me to
go into her school because she saw a
piece of paper with a call out for an
audition. She was very insistent that I go
into the school to have a look at this
paper. Unfortunately, I was very tired
that day, and told her tomorrow I would
go look at the paper, not knowing how
big of an opportunity she was going to
have.
The following morning when I
dropped her off at school, I looked at the
paper and asked them to photocopy one
for me, and as I left the school I proceeded to call. I was given a date for
Shauntelle to come in and audition and to
be prepared to sing a song.
It was within four days of her audition
that I got a phone call asking us to have
her at their studio for a meeting.
Shauntelle and I went to this meeting not
really knowing until after that she was
hired as an actor to play the part of
“Alice” in the children’s program. David
and I were so thrilled for her, as is her
entire family.
Shauntelle worked periodically through
July and part of August. Please watch for
the program called Tiga Talk Season 3 in
the fall on Aboriginal Peoples Television
Network (APTN). Tiga Talk is a program
that is geared towards two to five year
olds, and has been mastered with puppeteers.
Program Synopsis: “Tiga, the wolf cub
toy/puppet, and his friends Jodie and
Jason, have a secret - he can talk! But
only to kids. The children must take care
that their father and grandmother Kokum
don’t find out. Together with puppets
Gavin the Goose and Gertie Gopher, they
share adventures, imaginative stories,
catchy songs and, magic play.”
Shauntelle worked closely with Gabriel
Paul (Jason), Kate-la Hanuse (Jodie),
Isaac Craghtten (Jack) as well as puppeteers Brian Culp (Tiga), Ingrid Hansen
(Gertie), Steve Barker (Gavin), Art
Napoleon (dad) and TV grandma Irene
Green (Kokum). There were also many
other people involved to make this TV
series possible.
A few people I would like to mention
are Hilary Pryor (director/producer/co-
writer), Irene Green (producer/cowriter), Kerianne Cardinal (first assistant
director), David Malysheff (camera #1),
Calvin Stimson (camera #2), Eric
Lamontagne (sound), and many others
who took care of make-up, hair,
wardrobe, lighting, and The London
Chef who kept everyone fed and energized.
I could not leave out Kim DennesThomas, the drama coach, who made
being on stage much easier for the children and put our minds at ease as the
parents. A big thank you goes out to
everyone who made this possible for my
daughter to participate. I know there
were more people there who contributed
to this success, and I apologize I could
not name everyone.
I would like to acknowledge my
daughter for her persistence, because it
does pay off. I am so proud of her, and
knew she would do great.
Shauntelle has already made up her
mind to donate some of her earnings to
breast cancer awareness. She has been
deeply affected by the passing of my late
aunt, and feels this would honor the Late
Colleen Charleson. I am hoping this is
the beginning for her and it doesn’t stop.
Dream big Shauntelle.
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Services Offered
In Memory
September 7th 2007: it’s now been
three years. Our broken hearts slowly
mend as we search deep within ourselves
to continue to grow and adjust to our
lives without you.
I feel for our children as they search
for answers in their own way that they
may never find or understand. Though
we had just celebrated Evan’s first birthday a week before you left, he misses
you terribly and is trying to piece together why his daddy is only inside his heart.
At times he wakes up in the middle of
the night sobbing for you. “I miss my
daddy.” I can’t help but feel because
mom is mostly ‘OK’ now, it is their turn
to grieve.
Paul Frank, your spooning buddy, still
calls regularly to see how we are. I smile
to myself at times because I can still hear
your strong and proud Ahousat accent as
the two of you teased one another about
silly things. (Thank you Paul, it’s really
special that you’ve kept in touch.)
I see you every day. Sometimes you
are stubborn, sometimes sad, sometimes
silly, at times slightly irritating (cause
you had a mental-ness about you) but
most of all, I see you happy.....in the eyes
of our beautiful children.
I love Evan
and always
will.
Through
strength I’ve
begun sharing your
story publicly
with high
hopes that
more people
will continue
to make vital
changes in
choosing
healthier foods and daily exercise to their
everyday lives and giving up the fast
foods that are impacting their health.
Your story is a part of me, and there is a
very important lesson through it that I
will continue to share in a good way.
I have complete faith and trust (once
again, thank you Creator) that the kids
and I will find our way though continued
healing, surfing, remembrance, balling,
laughter and stories, together with your /
our family and friends.
It doesn’t get easier, we get stronger.
Cedar Weaver/Teacher: Earrings for
regalia, elders, etc. available to teach at
workshops, conferences, schools, etc.
(Material incl). Hats baskets, headbands.
Phone to order or can barter for what
have you (fish). 250-591-8199
Bruce Kivell
Owner Operator
Phone 250-720-6199
Email [email protected]
Blackhawk Autobody
Port Alberni
Call Marcel Dorward
250-723-1971
Accommodations
FOR RENT: 2-bedroom house in
Nanaimo. $800 per month with $400
deposit. Call Robert Peters at 250-5911626. Elders preferred.
FOR RENT: A non-profit organization
has rooms to rent, by the day, week or
month. Very reasonable rates for Room
and Board. Also, there is a Boardroom
available for rent. For information phone
723-6511.
FOR RENT: Equipment for power point
and DVD presentations. Projector and
Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit
required. Telephone: 250-724-5290.
NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open
year round! Coastal rainforest and worldclass recreation at your doorstep! For
reservations and other information call
250-745-3844.
TOQUART BAY CONVENIENCE
STORE, CAMPGROUND & MARINA: Reservations available. Open year
round. Status cigs available. 1-250- 7268306 or 1-250-726-8349.
Melody Charlie
Notice to Nuu-chah-nulth Members
Re: Medical Patient Travel- Away from Home- Port Alberni Area
Please be advised that as of June 30th, 2010 Port Alberni
Friendship Center will no longer provide away from home Medical
Patient Travel services to Nuu-chah-nulth members in the Port
Alberni area.
Tattoos
by Rick
Call
(250)
724-4931
Beginning July 1st, 2010, all Nuu-chah-nulth members that utilize
the Medical Patient Travel services through the Port Alberni
Friendship Center will be redirected to their member Nation for
Medical Patient Travel Assistance.
If you have any questions please contact either myself or Robert
Cluett, NTC /CHS Non-insured Health Benefits coordinator at 250724-5757 or toll free 1-888-407- 4888.
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
Services Offered
ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION
FOR STATUS CARD ISSUANCE
(Certificate of Indian Status – CIS) for age 16+
Clients must provide 2 pieces of the following I.D. when applying for a Status Card
(one piece of primary I.D. or two pieces of secondary I.D. (one of which much have
a digitized photo)
or one piece of secondary I.D. with a Guarantor’s form):
CATEGORY 1
Primary I.D.
CATEGORY 2
Secondary I.D.
CATEGORY 3
Other I.D.
* Valid Canadian
Passport
* New Plastic CIS issued
after April 2002
Only new hard plastic
card - Not laminated
status card
* Certificate of Birth
* Marriage or Divorce
Certificate
* Provincial Health Card
* Provincial
Identification Card
* Driver’s License
* Employee I.D. with
digitized photo
* Student I.D. with digitized photo
* Firearms license
* Old CIS card
– LAMINATED
CARD
* Guarantor’s form
Guarantor Forms
should only be used in
extreme circumstances.
Ie: someone is flying to
another province.
* CHILDREN UNDER
12: Must have one
piece of Secondary ID
and parent/guardian
must have one primary
or two secondary ID,
* CHILDREN 12 to 16:
May chose to meet
either adult or under 12
ID requirement
* ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOCOPIED I.D. OR SIN CARDS ACCEPTED certified photocopies)
* I.D. must be intact and must not be expired
* IRA must receive the original Guarantor’s form with signature (not a faxed version) & client’s picture must be signed by the guarantor
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE POLICY WILL RESULT IN NTC OR THE FIRST
NATION TO LOSE THEIR AUTHORITY TO ISSUE STATUS CARDS
Rosie Marsden, NTC Indian Registry Administrator
Coo-us Catering
& Events
Small or large events
Food Set-up/Clean-up
Decorating
DJ
“Serving the people in a
creative, fun & respectful way
with affordable rates”
Certified with experience
(250) 720-2294 or [email protected]
Daniel Blackstone
Community Development &
Mental Health:
• Presentations
• Workshops
• Meetings, Formal or Informal
• Cultural Awareness
(250) 757-9366 or
[email protected]
Outstanding Curb Appeal
Fall/Spring Cleanup
Pruning, Trimming, Shearing,
Landscape, Gardening, Lawns,
Handyman Services.
Call Richard 720-9169 or Imre 7245063 for a FREE estimate!
To advertise in
Ha-Shilth-Sa
call (250) 724-5757
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Artists
CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball
caps, bridal floral bouquets, for
sale. Traditional hats, headdresses,
bracelets for trade.
email [email protected]
ARTIST: Anne M. Robinson. Cedar bark
jewellry, artwork, including cedar roses,
taking orders 723-4827.
AUTHENTIC BASKET WEAVING
GRASS: picked and processed by Linda
Edgar of Nitinaht, 3 corner, sharp and
swamp grass and cedar bark. Please call
741-4192 in Nanaimo.
CEDAR WEAVING
by wii-nuk
Mary Martin.
250-591-6984
www.cedarweaving.com
[email protected].
Gordon Dick
Nuu-chh-nulth
Art in Gold Silver and Wood
e-mail: [email protected]
House of Win-Chee
Aboriginal Fashion
Denise Williams, Designer
Victoria, B.C.
Phone: (250) 382-7379
Email: [email protected]
James Swan “%Uu-Kwa-Qum”
Native Artist
Carving, original paintings, prints
250-383-9779 home
250-208-7013 cell
[email protected]
[email protected]
4563 Dogwood, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Z8 (250) 724-6831
Secluded Health & Fitness
Ms Naomi Horbatch
Natural Health Practioner, Personal Trainer
CLASSIFIED ADS
For Purchase
FOR SALE: House on 6620 McCoy Lake
Road, Port Alberni. For sale to Tseshaht
members only, as is. Call (250) 724-3735
for more information.
FOR SALE: – 3 native drums recently
made. Taking orders for specific sizes. Call
250.723.8369
FOR SALE: Native Beadwork: Chokers,
Anklets, Bracelets, Keychains, Earrings
and also fancy Chokers, moccasin pins or
earrings. E-mail me at [email protected]
FOR SALE: Silk screening company. Can
do up to 500 shirt per day. Can do four to
eight colors. Call Billy Keitlah at (250)
731-9943.
CREATOR’S OWN SEAL OIL your
source of OMEGA 3. Both Omega 3 and
Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA’s)
(the good fats). Available from Faith and
Richard Watts @ (250) 724-2603 (cel)
731-5795.
FOR SALE: One 471 Diesel engine with
capitol gear, 2 ½ - 1 reduction in good running order. Can be seen in Ahousaht. Call
Chester @670-2587.
FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista.
Secluded location. Sold with bed and
breakfast business. $225,000. (250) 7253482.
FOR SALE: Priced to sell. 14 ft. X 70 ft.
Deluxe Princeton 1993 Manufactured
Home. 2 Bedroom, plus 12 ft. X 18 ft.
addition, total 1190 square feet.
Located at Sproat Lake Mobile Home
Park. Build in vacuum, dishwasher, sundeck, storage shed. Heat pump with Air
conditioning, Lake/Beach Access. $247.00
month pad rent. Asking: $110,000. 00 or
best reasonable offer, By appointment
only. NO AGENTS!For Info telephone
=250-724-5290. E-mail:[email protected]. Website:
www.arrowsmithlistings.com/samuel/samu
el/.htm
FOR SALE: Hesquiaht Place of Learning
has some new tables a chairs available for
sale. Shipping charges will apply. The
tables are 60 length X 30 wide X 24 high:
$275 each. The desks are adjustable.
$53.35 each. Call250-670-1191; e-mail:
[email protected] Rebecca Atleo
Principal: Hesquiaht Place of Learning
FOR SALE OR RENT: Great commercial opportunity. Great location by
Tseshaht Market on Pacific Rim Highway.
Also ideal for office, etc. Asking $80,000
or rent for $1,000 a month. Call Richard
Watts, 250-724-2603 or 250-731-5795.
FOR SALE: Elegant white satin wedding
dress, classy and simple, with beaded
waistline. Size 9/10. Purchased for $1,550.
Selling for $195.00. Childs white low bed,
vinyl mattress with white side curtains,
storage under bed. Entertainment cabinet
with wood shelves, with glass doors,
49x45x27” Good condition $95.
Attractive hanging lamp, cut clear glass
with jade green metal work. Like new!
Contact 250-724-3049.
FOR SALE: 6 fishing nets: spring 2 are
238ft long x 40ft deep 4 are 265ft long x
40ft deep 8 ¼ mesh $offers$ 250-7231878
For Purchase
FOR SALE:
“George Watts –
Creating
Greatness” books:
$20 each. All sales
proceeds go to
George Watts
Scholarship Fund.
Call Caledonia at
NEDC: 250-724-3131
REPREZENT DESIGNS: First
Nations Graphics. Specializing in Native
Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sizes).
All types of Native Graphics. Celeste
Howard. Email for quotes and prices.
[email protected]
MEETING FACILITATOR /
NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing
the agenda, going around in circles? 20
years experience and proven track record.
Keep your meetings on track. Call
Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 7242603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any
time.
ELEGANT ADVANTAGE
DECORATING AND CATERING
SERVICES: Tracey Robinson @
home:723-8571. We do all occasions:
Weddings, Showers, Graduations,
Banquets, Brunches, Dinners, * Super
Host and Food Safe Certified*
CUSTOM ART FRAMING SERVICES:
Four Directions Photo and Framing. Call
Jim at 250-723-7578.
T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving
And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus,
5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C.
Phone: (250) 724-3975.
FOR HIRE:Pickup truck and driver. Need
something transported or towed?
Transport/move furniture, fridge, stoves,
outboard motors, your boat, canoe or travel
trailer towed or moved. By the km and by
the hour. Call 250-724-5290.
TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting
volunteers to come and share your time
with us. Singing and drumming, dancing,
storytelling, crafts of any kind. players.
Come and share some special times with
us. Please call Bunt at 724-5655.
Misc.
HOUSE RENOVATIONS: Decks, siding,
basic plumbing. Phone Bill Webster 778421-1511.
MASSAGES in your home or mine.
Call 250-735-2271.
LONG BEACH REFLEXOLOGY STUDIO offers foot reflexology sessions.
Experience foot reflexology for relaxation
and to energize. To book a session phone
250-725-3482
CERTIFIED CARPENTER: for hire
phone Dave Watts 250-723-9870.
Experienced! Completed 4 yr program
Camosun College in theoretical and practical aspects of the Carpentry trade with Red
Seal interprovincial certification ticket.
Marine
FOR SALE: Area "G" AI Troll License
37.5 ft. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250670-9573 or leave a message at the
Ahousaht Administration Office at 250670-9563.
FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250)
923-9864.
WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20’ boat. Call
Michael @ 720-6026.
FOR SALE: 48’ Fiberglass Troller. Area
F license. Very reasonably priced. View
at sellyourboat.ca. Phone (250) 380-3028.
MARINE ISUZU ENGINE MODEL
6BD, 145 HP complete with capitol
marine gear, 2 ½ to 1 ratio recently overhauled engine and gear. Any serious offers
will be considered. Call Louie Frank Sr @
250.670.9573 (home) or 250.670.9563
(work).
FOR SALE: 13 ft Sangstercraft Speed
Boat on trailer. Good condition. No
motor. $350 cash. Take as is price. Nonnegotiatiable. Phone 250-720-3490
Employment
SPEAKER AVAILABLE: I’ll be available for Workshops and public speaking
for people who live with F.A.S.D. (250)
315-2188. I was born with this Sept. 26,
1969. Tim Manson.
ODD JOBS WANTED: A homeless
woman (NCN) looking for any odd jobs,
willing to do anything. Please call 250720-9800.
Volenteer
Lost and Found
Automotive
CAR FOR SALE: 1986 Firebird. 2 dr,
seats 4 people, white, flip up headlights,
good cond. Incl. are 4 spare tires (2 large
tires for the back). I need a larger vehicle
for grand kids contact Lavigne Jack at
250-286-3393 or cell 250-202-5560.
FOR SALE: 1994 GMC Ext cab, short
box truck. Body in good condition, very
little rust. Needs motor and transmission.
$1500 obo call: 250-745-6220
WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones,
mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt
trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and
Elsie John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141720 6th St, New Westminster BC
V3L3C5.
HELP WANTED: Need work experience?
The Port Alberni Friendship Center is
seeking interested applicants for Volunteer
positions including: Reception and Youth
Workers. We are seeking individuals that
are reliable, committed, flexible and of
good character. Hours per week may vary.
If you are interested, please contact Jeff at
723-8281 to pick up a Volunteer
Application Form.
Educating people from a different point of you!
~ Zyto Compass Testing ~ Infra-Red Sauna
~ Natures Sunshine Products ~ Health Parties
Call to book your Consultation
250-951-0251
Or [email protected]
Wanted
Second Printing: Get yours at the Tyee
Hotel in Port Alberni.
Welding: Truck flat decks, aluminum
ramps and walk ways, repairs, ect. Call
Dustin. Telephone: 250-723-2828 or
250-720-6282
FOUND at the Jerry Jack and Colleen
Pendleton Memorial Potlatch, a mesh bag
containing shawls, a drum and misc. jackets. Contact [email protected]
LOST: Drum with whale painted on it. On
Jan. 28 at party at Maht Mahs Gym. Call
(250) 745-3483.
LOST: Gold necklace with a 1in X 1in
Indian design butterfly pendant. Last seen
on my niece at the Ucluelet Secondary
School in March. Please call Jeannine
Adams @ 670-1150 or email [email protected]. Thanks.
FOUND: A shawl was left at the House
of Himwitsa and has not been picked up
by the owner. Please pick up your shawl at
the House of Himwitsa. Lewis George,
House of Himwitsa Ltd.
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