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al'1 1 in Alberni Valley r By David Wiwchar deficit, the School District decided that i' Southern Region Reporter they did not need the land for a school, o , but could generate much -needed The combination of knowledge and revenues by logging the 2.5 acre (1 A luck led 23 -year old Steven Tatoosh to hectare) site, selling the timber, pulling one of the biggest archaeological finds the stumps out of the ground, and t

in the Alberni Valley in the last 30 years. leasing the newly exposed land to , Taking his dog for a walk through a farming neighbor Asker Naesgaard. recently cleared area off Josephine Road When the School District originally t in last September, Tatoosh announced their plans to log the area, 7. found a 3500 year -old spear point amid the Hupacasath Nation sent a letter piles of dug -up tree roots behind Asker asking for an impact assessment to be Naesgaard's farm. done. Suspiciously, the letter was misplaced by School District staff, and Taking his dog for a walk through the logging went ahead unhindered, generating $60,000 for the district's a recently cleared area off L Josephine Road in Port Alberni capital account. t "Had the impact assessment been done, last September, Tatoosh found a the site would certainly have been 3500 year -old spear point amid known about," said Hupacasath Chief piles of dug -up tree roots behind Councilor Judith Sayers. "But now, we Asker Naesgaard's farm. have this amazing archaeological site that has been dug up and disturbed to Tatoosh, who had recently completed a the point where it is going to be difficult series of archaeology courses taught at to put an accurate date on many of the , Ditidaht to four Nuu -chah -nulth people things the team found." T X . through Forest Renewal B.C. funding, The area, which is a small plateau atop alerted Hupacasath and Tseshaht a 20 -foot rise behind Naesgaard's farm, holds a old spear point collected at the immediately of his find. Months later, was probably a paleo- shoreline accord- Steven Tatoosh 3500 -year once archaeologist John Maxwell and a ing to Maxwell, meaning it is at the edge Josephine Road archaeological site. crew of 18 volunteers surveyed the site of the ancient path of the Somass River, would the extent of the find become now almost 600 metres away from its Nuu- chah -nulth discuss A.I.P. known, and then embroiled in local former location. Avenue, across from police station), at controversy. After archaeologists had a chance to By David Wiwchar which time each Nation will announce do an initial surface collection and small Southern Region Reporter the results of their votes. When the School District test -digs on the plateau, they were able to collect four boxes of stone tools and Within every Nuu -chah- nulth -aht originally announced their plans to After days of discussions, and log the area, the Hupacasath other artifacts that will analyzed, community and urban centres where assessed and studied by Maxwell, groups of Nuu -chah -nulth people live, leaving no questions unanswered, Nation sent a letter asking for an Tatoosh, and Barry Watts from discussions on a proposed Agreement - each Nation will decide whether to impact assessment to be done. Tseshaht. They will then write a report in- Principle (AIP) have been drawing move ahead with the treaty Suspiciously, the letter was on the findings to the provincial archae- crowds. process or not. misplaced by School District staff, ology branch, and the artifacts will be After days of discussions, and leaving and the logging went ahead stored at the Alberni Valley Museum. no questions unanswered, each Nation If any Nations vote against the accep- unhindered. "It's a very old and remarkable site," will decide whether to move ahead with tance of the A.I.P., it will have to be said Maxwell. "We collected almost 400 the treaty process or not. decided at the March 30' meeting what The land, situated on the opposite side artifacts from stone flakes to stone Each person will have to decide such decisions mean to the entire of Josephine Road from Hupacasath's tools, which is quite a high number of whether the A.I.P. is a good, general N.T.C. treaty table. Ahahswinis reserve was crown land, technological artifacts to be found in basis from which to develop more Since results won't be announced until but was given to School District #70 in one spot." specific agreements which will form the the day after the March 29th issue of ' the 1940's for use as a future school Despite the obvious benefits, the final agreement. Ha- Shilth -Sa, you can read the full site if needed. The land sat dormant for archaeological assessment caused quite Voting will happen up until the March results, their implications, and future many years, but with a declining a bit of local controversy as the School 30" treaty planning meeting in Port plans in the next issue of Ha- Shilth -Sa, Alberni at the Italian Hall (4065 6th enrollment rate in the area, and a budget continued on page 2 which comes out on April 12'.

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1 Ha-Shilth -Ste - March 29, - Page Page 2 - Ha- Shilth -Ste - March 29. 2001 2001 3 a -Shi Nh -Sa newspaper is pub\ LETTERS & KLECOS First Nations Demonstrate Traditional Government fished by the Nrm ehoh-north tribal Council for distribution to the roam HaShillhSo will include letters received from le readers. All letters MUST be bers of the fourteen Nuu- chah -nolth signed by the writer and have the writer's name, address &phone number on it. Names Ha- hulthi Conference First Nations as well as other inter- can be withheld by request. Aimed... submissions will not be accepted. By Denise Ambrose Central Region Board to gather people ested groups and individuals. We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity, grammar and Central Region Reporter of the Clayoquot Sound area for u Information & original work con - good taste. We will definitely publish letters dealing with or penanal _ tribal Awake practice con of the seating of the chiefs. teed in this newspaper is copyright or loam that are critical of Ns.- chah -nultk indis koala or groups. Ahousaht - Residents of Tofino, The morning started off with patio and may not be reproduced without All opinions expressed in letters to the editor are purely those of the writer and beluelet and Pon Alberni were invited to pant. waiting on the beach for the written permission from' will not urtly coincide with the views or policies of the Nuuwheh -note Tribal Ahousaht to witness First Nations snivel of the Chiefs by dugout canoe. w Council Councilor... member First Notions, Nuu- chah-uulth Tribal government in action. Welcome ceremonies, usually per- P.O, Box 1383, Nadine Spence and Crystal Sutherland formed right on the beach, were carried out in the Port Alberni, B.C. of the Long Beach Model Forest spent gymnasium because of the cold weather. V9Y 7M2. Alberni Archaeology the last several months preparing for this day under the Ha- Back at the ism. guests were seated :s. Telephone: (250) 724 -5757 hulthi Program. continued from page I Spence and Sutherland, both of cording o traditional long house rules, men Fax: (250)723 -0463 Ahousaht were hired to document elders sat to the right of the District looked upon the dig as an not of and from the B.C. describing the meaning of Ha- hulthi, our entrance women to the refi. trespass. Maxwell had advised the SUBSCRIPTIONS Archaeology Branch, traditional form of governmentgov rament under The Chief were called uneasy -one, Mon. on what was going to $25.00 per year in Canada & happen and held anin- the hereditary Chiefs. escorted to their seats by Ahousaht well in advance, and the archaeologists ember, Tim Sutherland (I -r) Chief Umeek (Dr. 535.00(year US,A. and foreign camera needing with Pan of the program involved hosting a There were Richard Ant.) of Ahousaht, Tyee Há wilth were clearly within their mandated legal any vacant countries. Payable to the Sayers they an- conference in partnership with the eats, as several Chiefs Matlahaw (Domenic Andrews) of Hesquiaht, and Archie Thompson, rights o conduct the assessment. But could not hah -ninth Tribal Council. mure. they would attend the event The Chiefs speaker for Tyee Hi wilth Deet- Kee SIp (Bert was not for II Mack) of Togtaht that good enough some pay the 57200 they have come that were there Included, Chief Bill and so we "Do the right to to me msessment cost. life form have ceremonies." Southern George Editor -Manager, as a landowner and tell me Treaty Planning: Leaders Ir. of Ahousahç Chief Dominic went on to tell an private to do Case closed night? prepare Ile the true story of Region Reporter Andrews of Hesquialt and Chief Ben an assessment in my backyard?" asked Wrong. Ahousabt elder that went duck hooting Mack of Toquant. Some Chiefs sent David Wiwchar Chairperson Bev Denning at a recent Almost bole after to bring AIP to the Communities whenen he was young man "Ile sky family members to sit School District meeting. "I'm con- running In their place. was so black with ducks that, with one (250) 724-5757 the story on By Denise coned with the attitude the band has Ambrose A seafood and salad fame followed shot, he got 65 Ile so Fax: (250) 723 -0463 Me district agreeing ducks. was proud Central Region Reponer Guests were offered salads and were taken completely ignoring the school to pay the bill, the of what he had done but when he got sviwetsarelalandnee invited to sample traditional foods such board" Alberni Valley Times home an elder bawled him one. The Pon Alberni - Nuu-chah -north Treaty as herring eggs, salmon. crab and reopened the can elder told him that he should never take Office Manager Sc Layout Asst "Do teams at hotel Mahs on March 15 rands. more than he needed and told him to they have the right to come of--worms by running an article where An ancient speatpolnt found to discs the meant of the initialling Several elders and Chiefs offered their hurry up and find relatives to give his Annie Watts to me as a private landowner and Sang.. advises land owners not to atop the small plateau near of the Agreement- in- Pnw+plc that took teachings about the meaning of Ha- ducks to" (250)724 -5757 tell me to do an assessment in my tell anybody if they find ancient artifacts Ahahswinis place on March 10. hulthi. In his keynote address, Dr. Atreo explained that coloniration had Fax (250) 723-0463 backyard? "asked Chairperson on their property. the land as it is, until some time in the Tseshaht Chief Negotiator, George Richard Atleo said," You must wonder devastating impact on our spirituality. hashdßOlolatd net Bev Denning a "Why would someone cone forward if at recent School future when they will have to decide Watts started the discussion by express- what, if any. relationship there is still suffering from the impact they've to pay these people ..Win gm for ing between District meeting. "I'm concerned whether to amend the lease on the land his dismay about the tumours that ha -hulthi and environmental but we're come to the point where yes Central Region Reporter [ archaeologists] to Nine in," Naesgaard with the altitude the band has o return it to the sawn" have been circulating regarding his issues of Clay... Sound. Everything Rm work with Interior. the Corral was quoted a saying. "The fact Men the Denise Ambrose taken ignoring alleged participation in a fisheries deal. that was done today demonstrates Region Board and others. "We are completely the onus on the property owner for any (250)725-2120 -Fax: 725-2110 After the hoard received terse "There is mitoses that Cliff .Atleo. relationships between life forms. The capable of making more coot,lho ions" (250) school hoard." archaeological assessment is really N.T.C. Treaty Manager not Richard Watts and myself went away to newt landing, food and dancing Ile said that the NN- shah -nulth per- neisiad. letter from the B.C. Archaeology Vic Pearson cut a deal with the reds regarding demonstrates the relationships between waive on life and set i:oa ity would be The fact of the matter is as SD470 "How could you n an article that Branch, and held an in-camera n. fisheries and that we were encouraged will" our highest leaders to the lowest, most an Dimmers remove Northern Region Reporter Saynm Tree mbof. Kammisser encourages people to break the law,- meeting with Sayers, they to sell the deal to Nutechah- nulth. That It was finally agreed that a press nso notion life for m. We speak to the f explained to Down, That the province asked Sayers in a response Letter to the continued page position vacant announced they would pay the is not what happened... see agreed to release would be prepared in order to tree because we recognize it as another on 5 does have the right to conduct In Editor published in the Alberni Valley (250) 724 -5757 $7200 assessment cost. present their offer to NCN and nothing dispel confusion about the issue. archaeological as t of private or Times. "What Ashen Naesgard is ABh Fax (252) 723-0463 Case closed right? Wrong. more. I've been 'involved In this for 30 The next item of discussion was public properties if they have reason to is to commit an suggesting years and t'll he the last person to sell ratification of the Agreement -in- believe the site could contain valuable under the Heritage Conservation0 Act. For Tatoosh, the side debate that my people out" Principle. Truly Manager, Vic Pearson artifacts, and the landowner has the Breach of such laws can lead to fines of erupted in the local media was a slight Concurring with Gorge Watts, Cliff reported that the process is well under- responsibility to pay for the assessment. up to one million dollars and up to two DEADLINE distraction, but did not lessen the Atleo sank" Its very clear in my mind way with several Nations holding Please note that the deadline sub- That is the law. in jail or both .. how responsible for lean importance the glad what happened when we went upstairs. information meetings for their members. have of find. "I'm just missions for tot next issue is 4:30 "Technically, we should done the is that - pm the site was found, otherwise it would Eric (Denhoff, federal negotiator) The information sessions provide an on Friday, April 6,2001. that assessment before the logging was According to Kanngeissen, the debate After daze, have been destroyed even more than it introduced their our offer and Robin opportunity for Nurechah- ninth -aril to material submitted & he ap- dmitted Kanmei . "But it over the land has been concluded as the judged to m," he said. (Dodson) provided the specific, We team details about the AIP o that they cannot be sea question of economics. There's School District has now returned all moraine. guaranteed place- (with files from the Alberni Valley asked for details and clarification. They make informed decisions about whether ment but, no economic for of lease moneys paid by Astir Naesgaard ifstill relevant, will included Times) asked us whether or not it was won, for vote for ratification or not. considered to be unwise decision." for the use of the land. Kanngeiser in the following issue. while to present to you and we said yes. NCN leaders stressed the importance In t After the board received a terse letter added the district has decided to 'keep an ideal world, submissions world We presented it to you as it was pre - of conveying to our community mem- be than A typed, rather hand- written. to us" hers what tir AIP is and ï5- not. "Wive faxed submission must allow ( "mar- sentedAll Nuu-chah -ninth treaty rums at the agreed to principles upon which we will gin all around (fax cuts off if too table took toms pledging their continued negotiate a final agreement " explained lose). Articles can be sent by e- support for our fisheries negotiators. George Watts, "These are not commit - mail ro baJRlbajjldand. o., Win- U hucklesah, Chief Negotiator, Charlie enn and this is not a legally- binding dows PC. Ahousaht Elder Stanley Sam and Billy George junior, Ahousaht Chief. ° :t Comes added, -Its our negotiators joh Submitted Billy Is holding a sword that has been in his family since before photographs most include to look at these offers and bring them Deadline for ratification is the morning return address and to Hyupinoot by brief descrìplst hack to us if they think its something of March 30. Contact your treaty office Canada was a country. The sword was given Chief ofsubject(s). Pictures with no return Nat we may be able to live with. We for your Nation's voting day and the captain of a ship that ran aground on a sandbar. The Captain remain address will on file. Allow2 ant please everybody and we never location °footling stations. thanked the Chief and his people by allowing him to select anything - return. 4 weeks for Photocopied and Ha- he He chose the sword. Shilth -Sa wanted from the ship. captain's faxed photographs ngl accepted. Hu- Shilth -la belongs to every Nuu -shah -north person including those COVERAGE: who have passed on, and those who are not yet born. Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council NUU-CHAH -NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL Calendar of Upcoming Meetings " A community newspaper cannot exist without community involve - Although we would like to be able Office Closure tall stories m. MEETING DATE TIME PLACE and events we will Good Friday & Easter Monday ®TOLL FREE NUMBER only do so sue: If you have any great pictures you taken, stories or poems 4-.) Treaty Planning March 30 9a,to. Italian Centre you've The Nuuchah -nulth Tribal Sufficient advance notice ad- 4065 - NV Ave., Port Alberni written, or artwork you have done, please let us know so ...can Council offices will be closed for dressed specifically to include it in your newspaper. Also, if you have any thoughts or con- 1- 877 -677 -1131 Il ChfbhSo- Friday, April 13 PLEASE NOTE: cern, about ' Reponersavailabilityat the time making your newspaper better, let us know that too! and Nuu -chah -nulth Leadership have now Due to intensive negotiations. Treaty Planning meetings will be of the event This year is ffa- Shilth -Sñ o 27th year of serving the Nuu -shah -nulth established a toll free held on an 'as- needed" basis, and may not be advertised in Editorial space available in the Mon. April 16, 2001 number to assist membership First Nations. We look forward to your continued input and support. He -SNIA -Ste due to limited notice. Please keep in touch with your paper And will re -open for regular with any question they may have regarding treaty Kino! Klecoi Treaty Negotiations Team for up -to -date information. Editorial deadlines being ad- business hours on related hered to by David Wiwchar, Editor/ Manager business, ` contributors l Tuesday. April1 17, 2001 o,

1 Ha- Shi/th Sa - March 29, 2001 - Page Page 4 - Ha- Shi/th -Sa - March 29, 2001 5 Ha- hulthi Conference Education - ha -ho -pa Fisheries - ca- ca -fuk continued from page 3 management. Alma. elder, Stanley Sam made a Ahoussaht Councilor, Roman Frank presentation about traditional whaling. Huu -ay -aht's Sugsaw Success offered his interpretation of Ilex oh and Ile made it clear that he was speaking Ha- hulthi, "The chiefs are responsible from the teachings .received from his Wiwchar Sugsaw Creek was formerly home to to whams and By then to 1 David for their lu- huller It Is his about elders and not from actual experience more than 14,000 wild chum until the By before til Southern Region Reponer they're stewardship, caring for the environ- Ile spoke of the eight -month preparation run crashed in the late 1970's down to transferred to a ment_ We are momt, and we support time and how whalers payed. bathed 200 fish, falling further to only 10 circular tank beneath The Nuu -.7 eM First Nation is prepar- our chief It is our responsibility, not and used special `medicines' that were females returning last year. ing to release 30,000 chum and 20,000 the hatchery. OUT right, to care for everything." known only to their immediate families. The goal is to rebuild the run and start -we had to coho salmon into Sugsaw Creek hoping move the Nadine Spence and Crystal Sutherland Ile described a whaling chief Mat selective terminal harvest of excess tank inside to restore selective terminal fishery to because were given Indian names from their averaged 20 whales every summer. "It salmon after stock requirements are one of the local bears the area. grandmother's sides of the family. is important to know that we traded Funded the Huu- Nation, e figured out how by ay -ahr to Roman Frank explained that their these things with others for whatever Currently, Huu -ay -ohs fisheries Renewal B.C.. and with workers unscrew the bottom Fisheries naming was in recognition of the all the we needed This Chief was rich because 1 equipment from the lake Hatch- are working at making their hatchery plug, draining all the Sian hard work that they put into the Ira he had lots of whale oil." ery, the Sugsaw Hatchery has Produced salmon, clipping the right water and eating the Creek hulthi project and of the importance of The anemoon wound down with ventral fin foe easy recognition. Being fish that came been in operation for more than 5 years, out," Ha- hulthi. traditional singing and dancing. and has already improved returns to the tamed by Karen Clark from Lake said Cliff Nookemus, area Cowichan, the technicians re already who has been work- Sugsaw Creek is a small, 400 metre clipping more than 45111 flab per day ing in fisheries the ti1- long foot deep creek in a deep gorge aside tiny, two -mom hatchery programs for the past upped with a 70 root high impassable building. 7 years. Cadey Edgar (3), Connor Stevens (3), Ryan Edgar (4), Destae Edgar (5), waterfall. It empties into Grappler Inlet With eggs collected in October, mixed The salmon, which and Arthur Edgar (5) enjoy playtime with beside the small Huu- ay -eht community with milt and laid carefully into suck currently weigh Asaabuus Early Childhood of heath Education and Care Daycare Worker Jay of 11144 . Sugsaw. treys, the chum turn from eggs around 03 grams, will ""-w Doige. b loud April 5r once they reach size Cliff Nookemis Ir. and Patrick Nookemis dip Shellfish F harvesters fight closures I to 2 grams. hatchery by at the Sugsaw Creek Hatchery Ditidaht 'On The Grow' supposed By David Wiwchar was to, rather than cut the wl Ditidaht is preparing to welcome a pair received "Heed- star" funding.ng from the Southern Region Reporter program altogether. ONTERFOR) of new facilities to their community as a province. Asaabuus can now accommo- Because of lack of inter -bureaucracy new health centre and community date the toddlers comma 5j ins or the Environment Canada communication, Central Region Biolo- International Forest Products Limited centre are currently being built. nity. Plan are works to expand held at meeting in 4P t E ( in the Port Alberni last week to discuss gist lose Osborne was the only First Southern Operation According to Chief Councillor Jack the playgrourm facilities, and further possible new plans for the shellfish Nations representative at the meeting. West Coast Division f Thompson, the Health Centre should be develop the dance practices that have She questioned the organiærs opened by late fanning and gathering Industries on the as to why 1999 -2003 April, and the community been led by Ernie and Sammy Chester. area First Nations had not been advised Ira-hulthi Conference organizers Crystal centre is scheduled be open later west coast of . Proposed Forest Development Plan Sutherland and Nadine to this "We have lots of great parent volun- of the meeting. summer. Environment Canada (EC) ís.0kcalconcerned Major Amendment Spence received names for all their hard work in putting together such teers who come over and read stories about the lack of monitoring for fecal "While it was acknowledged that an appreciated and well- received Across from the site of the future and do activities with the kids,. said TFL 54 and FL A19235 Hesquiat Watershed conference. coliform en the west coast, and how consultation has to occur, I was community centre, the last new building coordinator Kelly Maim. "We have a Planning Unit Ckyopq Sound) an jump dramaticallyc after large basically made to understand that (insure shed is enjoying greatat success. cook providing lunch and sucks for the rairainfalls. Environment Canada thinks DFO should NUU- CHAH Openedt in 1999, Ascbuus Daycare is daycare program, and we have the Noble shembv -NULTH LANGUAGE do it, and DFO iventhat twnwl FntPw(panmy¿rglg(, (p)gLfpry will hold' expaidi g fr mpPI.eaç(p91 Iced shellfish harvesters in attendance thinks ' 19 Marty. host community dinners here BBa,pa, 1909....2981 Blreet agreed that there is a lack of data Canada should ddb: said Osborne. I S.1Pr Rtr8$195899.1.90.94@WdTenrWho Some phrases in the Nuucaan`ut language 1,S.,1001 and daycarerofla l ty HJY3g., well." t flan for TFL 54 and FL A19235 in the Hesquiat Watershed Planning collection, but were very concerned that don careere who initiates it, but it has to Unit inside Clayoquot Sound. EC scientists were confusing fecal be done." I alp thirsty- nagmiihamah col dorm (bear, deer, human wastes) EC had a number of proposals for a The Pores, Development Plan Amendment shows the location and orderly development Pregnant- with the naturally occurring klepsielia new management system based on of proposed hazy aing, rld development, maintenance, deactivation, basic silviculture, ticiitik a forest floor fungus that gets washed timed closures. but Industry rallied and salvage. identified on This plan also has information Afraid/Scared- tuuhuk

1 against the idea, into area watersheds with the rains and saying it was an on the prmemion ...her resource values in the planning areas. It is made available I was afraid/scared- tuuhukitmah mimics the size, shape and carman. unmanageable plan based on a lack of for review and comment II all resource agencies, native bands and the public before Lucky(prone to tics of fecal eolifoim. knowledge rather than any concrete Ministry of Fore. and Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks considers approval win)- k` igat EC officials reported they were amid. of the amendment. All approved Operational Plans and any Higher Level Plans that Lucky - Pumiik In the end, a recommendation was rang terminating the Systematic the Devekyn.ent l'Ion willbemadeavailableduringthu mires comment "Sleepy- head " - k made to the wee7ièiik Random Sampling (SRS) Program Pacific Shellfish Classifica- period upon request. All completed assessments (Sections 13 to 17 of the OPRj are tion To open a door- !r rß a - which is how they have Committee that no restrictions be available upon request from Interfor kuw`iitap -:r been trying to during the review and comment period. get the bulk of the fecal coliform data. put in place until more data is collected To close a door- `u.-s?itap The proposed Forest Development Plan Amendment will be available for review at Industry representatives countered that throughout this year- According to International Forest Products Ud., West Coast Operations, 1865 Peninsula Road, The old warriors society- witwaak the SRS Program is a good program, Osborne, the traditional September 15 to 1 nuclei. B.C. and the Ministry of Forests, South Island Forest District Office, 4885 by has not been administered properly, November 15 PSP Closure will stand, Submitted for heft -sitsa by Dave Watts, fieioo3ath Future Ditidaht Community Centre due to open this summer Cherry Creek Road, Pon Alberni, B.C. from March 30, 2001 to May 31, 2001 (8:30 n FC should put more resources into but other closures will be discussed at lent to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (excluding lunch hour)). the program 10 allow it to do what It the Pacific Shellfish Classification Committee Meeting on April 11a. ITS TIME ONCE AGAIN THE PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR THIS AMENDMENT WILL BE FROM TO PREPARE FOR GRAD March 30, 2001 to May 31,2001 SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSOCIATION The Nutochah -nulth A representative of International Forest Products Limited will be available at the West Tribal Council's graduation celebration will hosted by the 71a-o- qui -rot First Nation. It will be held Introduction Coast Operations Office and the Open Houses to review and discuss the proposed on. amendment. The proposed amendment may be modified as result of written To comments received by May 31, 2001. Written comments regarding this proposed SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2001 FDP amendment are o be forwarded to Derek Drake R.P.F.. Area Engineer at IN TOFINO AT TIN WIS International Forest Products Limited, West Coast Operations. SHELLFISH FARMING BEGINNING AT 3:00 P.M. If interested parties are unable to review the proposed Forest Development Plan CedarWood Amendment during the times shown above, arrangements can be made to Lodge review the If you have someone who is graduating in your family a would like more infor- plan at a time that is convenient for them. Please contact Derek Drake, R.P.F. Area ration please give us a call: Eileen Haggard Angie Miller 5895 River Road, Port Alberni Engineer, International Forest Limned. W.. Prdons CaoO0wa0.1865 Peninsula 724 -5757 723 -1593 April 128.13, 9 am -3 pm Road, Box 789, duel.. B.C. VOR Tin Phone (250) 726 -3652 Fax (250) 726 -3647. Ditidaht Health Centre, due to open In April Come and learn about industry opportunities! OPEN HOUSES EARLY REMINDER FOR WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: e NBC t SCHOLARSHIP APM (CANTS SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSE FEES Porn Alberni: Coast Hospitality Inn April 17, 2001 gam- 5pm Workshop provided by Ministry of Comm uniry Development, The NTC Education Department receives many questions abeam course aodbor The Non- shah -nulth Tribal material fees being charged for high school courses. The OTC's undersmnding is Co- operatives & Volunteers UclueleI: Court House April 18, 2001 9am - 5pm Council will once again he awarding scholarships to students in grades I -12 who have excelled in their studies. New application that fees are not to be charged for regular courses offered by public schools. The Torino: Weigh West Resort April 19,2000 - loll 5pm forms will be available through your bad office or the N.T.C. in May- If families are already paying for these courses theagk The man that Obey pay. For workshop information and registration phone: mid oh Hol Springs Cove: Hesquiat Band April Sam have a child that has had great report cards contact the school in early May There should also not he charges for standard materials needed for courses. If a BC Shellfish Growers Association (250) 748 -9688 Office 28, 2001 - 5pm please Gold River: Fiddick Centre to request a recommendation. student wishes to make a project using more expensive material such as mahogany Anna Aquatic 1 Seats limited to 25 so register teak in woodwork, will be odra family early! Meeting Room 02 April 23, 2001 Bent -5pm or Mere costs that the will have to pay. Ha-ShilW -Sa - March 29, 2001 - Page 7 Page 6 - Ha- Shi/th -Sa - March 29, 2001 Justin Frank Memorial Tseshaht Youth explore New Zealand By Denise Ambrose Francis 'Frenchié Smith of Chatte- sharing their culture with the Maori peoples Central Region Reporter satt, oho passed away the night huge aircraft. Once we lifted off we By Mike Watts our visit we boarded a bus and headed before. had deal with two six hour flights as for Ha- Shilth -Sa to ur first marae, just out of Ahousaht - On March 17 George well as two humid airports for stop Auckland this place was named Frank and his family officially ended The family explained that their In Memory of our friend Phillip Taamaki- Makaurau. After a beautiful their time of mourning for the late monnaie g osa now over and guests Saturday, Mare0.10,2001 /Piripi) Cope welcome weper fondne a few- of our Justin Frank by hosting a Memorial were As we traveled we sat sat welcome Rising and dance. and songs and were Ibert treated to the r Potlatch. Kia Ora Mates! There was a welcome dance and passed time on the airplane 1 culture of the maori's let me tell you Twenty-three year -old Justin passed This article is seen through the eyes of performed as well as a men's started to wonder what happened to this affected our youth in Watts one -three aspiring away October 1999 after a tragic car Mike of teeny Saturday March 10. We left paddle danceeompletewith canoe. - way. To see the culture so strong accident. Tseshaht that went on this Cultural Vancouver Friday lard afternoon and made us all proud of who we are and exchange with our maori family. in Auckland Sunday Morning. Twenty Using eagle down and the family nana. what we could accomplish. We were . On March 17 George Frank and Friday, 09 ,2001 hours of travel time. prayer chant, a cleansing of the floor treated to a feast of food. We sill his family officially Group left in the morning from Sunday, (.2041 ended their was carried March.) socialized for awhile then boarded our out. Ronan Frank ex- Pon Alberni and i meet up with them time We arrived to a warm welcome of mourning for the late plained bus to our Hotel in Auckland (Airedale a that this was to ensure safety at Vancouver International airport as I from our friend Sale. welcomed each Justin Frank by hosting Hotel). There was a race to the r and wellness of all the people that was working in Vancouver. Every- Is e of us with a warm smile as well as Memorial Potlatch. would performiherethat showers in all rooms as everyone was nigh, r-e r PrE- body checked in and waited with the tradition muon of welcoming glad tome one. The evening was Ladies donning white shawls danced Another favourite excitement to load the plane and take The that was performed that evening was the fun friends, Hongi which is touching noses V host family started off the testis i open to all of us most of us became .u the Sahts -yahoo dance, Wa- wa -nas. It seemed that off. When some of us looked for the ties by serving dinn to their guests. half the people In attendance were with men and kissing women on the tourists and shopped and checked out The Gmih explained airplane that we were to on that their mourn- on bouncy cheek. as well as a Following dinner a moment of silence the floor performing the popular dance. hug. Once every- the nice sites of Auckland. ing was now over and guests were we were surprised to see such a small was observed out respect one cleared customs and prepared for for the late that they have planes. iNome Monday, Mareh.12,2001 been leamingat thought it would be a Watts stands a pole Today was a free day open to do Mike beside welcome to sing and school and at dance practices. I^- 2 what we wanted to. Some us boarded carved by Tim Paul and Art dance. Another favourite that was k,gw our Budget vans and went out Thompson In Auckland N.Z. There was a seel- performed that evening was the V mS' Y:.- : `t , sightseeing. !took our ran and the the opening of the Commonwealth Come dance per- fun dance, Wa -wa -. It seemed bay, talk about breathtaking views of Games a few years back. It was sure foeond as well as a that half the people in attendance the harbor. After that we went to nice to see something from back home men's paddle dance ocre on the floor performing the Kelly Tarpons Undersea world. While in a respected area. That evening complete with canoe. popular dance. ° gt we had some lime to spare we headed everyone prepared for a dinner with One of the highlights Other Ahousaht families stepped ot to the marae which is the home of Lena Ross the birthday girl. Let near the of evening was a fonvard,sharingtheirdancesand Tim Paul's pole that was carved for lively performance ofl0ringtokensofsupportto continued on page 9 by Ahmaahl chil- George Frank. dren.The little ones The evening ended with guests Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, BC Regional Office delighted the audi- lugging away armloads ofgifts. cyf ence with dances l a i Call for

One of the high - Other Ahousaht families lights of the 0 stepped forward, sharing their J evening _ Submissions was a .rxijn dances and offering tokens of Designs far Coast Salish House /Welcorhe Pole lively perform- support to George Frank. ance by Objective Ahousaht chil- 9 may. asy Or Maori friends us how they wweave with dren. The little e of our showing an. The BC regional office of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAO ones delighted Nootka Resource Board is seeking submiuiona fora free -standing IiouselWelmme Pole design Salish artistic heritage. the audience with Box 277, Tahsis, reflecting a Coast B.C., VOP I XO tel:250-934 -7612 :934 -7618 .rwT' dances that f they Public Meeting: Wednesday, April II Time: 9:39 a.m. have Who Can Apply been learn- (community faiths Venue: Recreation Centre r ing at school and Topics: a) Groundflsh Fishery - FOC rep to be present; Established or emerging artist- carvers..ho are 18 years of age and older. at dance prac- b) Review of public input, Nootka Coastal Resource Use Plan Submissions must be postmarked no later than April 30, TOOL Late or tices. Some of the Nootka Resource Board contacts are: CLAYOQUOT incomplete submissions will not be considered and will be returned. Curtis Michael, Box 40, Zeballos tel: 332 -5908: fax 332 -5907 BIOSPHERG TRUST Macbeth* First Nation Wayne Lord -tel: 283-2015, fax: 291 -2335 Mowachaht- MUchalaht First Nation Contact Tom Pater, Gen. Dly, Kyuquot Strategic Documents tel :334 -8838, fax: Go 334 -4358 Area G Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Sharon Doucet, Box 59, Zeballos tel: 761 -4155 fax: 7614156 Suite 600 - 1138 Melville Street (CBT) _ The Board of Directors of the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust have Vancouver, British Columbia VhE 453 Phono. (604) 666 -5282 approved as official CBT strategic documents both Discussing Our fax (604) 775 -7149 The Nootka Attention: Pole Design Jury CLAYOQUOT Resource Board offers advice to help: a) protect and restore the Future and the CBT's first three -year Fund Development Action Plan, clo Nina Tryggvason .Accommodations Email: tryggvamnn @inac.gcra quality the environment, of and ON secure a sustainable, prosperous economy in BIOSPHERE TRUST the each of which are now available to the public. Nootka area. Its meeting minutes are available at village offices, band Discussing Our Future is an official CBT interactive "Report of Public CALL TO PRESENT PARTNERSHIP IDEAS TO offices, and libraries in Nootka Sound. Web site:www.nnotka.eom Views Shared During the Fall 2000 CBT Public Direction Process & e resort reeamntka.enm Canadä THE CBT BOARD An Opportunity for Additional Comments by Local First Nations & I+1 w..t,w. ..bre..a. NOTICE OF MEETING Communities on a Vision, Priorities, Programme Funding Guidelines and a Biosphere 'Stamp of Approval' for the CBT-. The Board of Directors of the Clayoquot Biosphere TSESHAHT Trust (CBT) are MARKET The Cars Fund Development (fund raising) Acton Plan proposes CO., holding a Special Meeting on Partnerships DEGRUCHY, NORTON & on Wednesday April 25 ^, many Initiatives to raise funds for the CBT and also has as two addi- 2001. from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, in the Conference Centre of the tional focuses both local capacity building In fund development and Long Beach Golf Course (1850 Pacific CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS Rim Highway). helping local First Nations /communities with their own fund devel- The purpose of this meeting Is to provide local First Nations & 7i-npo opment needs. communities and local groups & organisations with an opportunity For copies of these CBT strategic documents, visit the CBT web -site to share their own ideas for partnerships Full Service DAN LEGG, cGA. CAFM with the CBT. at www.clavoquotblosohere.org or call the CBT at 250.726.4715. To arrange to present before the CBT Board of Groceries, Gas bar, Directors at this Spe- Local groups and organisations Interested In partnering with the CBT JAY R NORTON, FCGA, CAFM cial Meeting, you must contact the CBT Hot Foods, by April 17m, 2001. Snacks on of the Initiatives Identified in our Action For more information any Fund Development MCINTOSH, CGA, CAEN on this meeting or on the CBT or to arrange to & So Much Morel CORY present Plan should contact the CBT's Executive Director, Tom Esakin. All before the CBT Board at this meeting, GERTRUDE STREET., (250) 724 -0185 please call 726.4715 Hours of operation responses received by April 23, 2001 on Discussing Our future will 2. FLOOR, 4445 Bus.: or e -mail at input®clayoquotblosphere.org - 7:00 am 10:00 pm . Surf the CBT web -site FORT ALBERNI, B.C. Fan: (250) 724 -1774 at www.clayoquotblosphere.arg 724 -3944 help guide the CBT In its efforts to finalise a vision, priorities and or contact the V9Y 617 CBT via post at Box E- mall :tshm kt bun Iserve.com programme funding guidelines for the CBT... Your Trust 67, Tofino, BC VOR 220. Cast Gas on Hwy 4 before the West Coast ?..eersts-,17,----um <.

t.ri 51 < r//r Page 8 - Ha- Shim -Sa - March 29, 2001 Investing in our future Ha-Sh //th -Sit - March 29, 2001 - Page 9 Sports - ?im- cap -mis Tseshaht Youth in New Zealand help children Sorensen's Loans till Payday Pride Leaders join to continued from page 9 - An agreement mgad $8 MILLION TO BE INVESTED IN tell you the stop that we made along with our regalia that was in the quat' 1St Sr. today by First Nations leaders and ABORIGINAL CHILDREN the way was pure adrenaline, there amine at the airport We stoned to get Annual Open Men's was government firmly establishes 51st VANCOUVER -Aboriginal children this apparatus that thirteen people behind schedule as we gathered the from our group had to go commitment to reduce the number of and their families in 15 urban B.C. on were stun that we were able to take. We Basketball Tournament talked into going on. then headed children in care,Children and communities will benefit from an $8- In the end on our joumey to Wai everybody enjoyed the entertainment. wham wadi. Families Minister an- million gov mmentinvestment In early We only had one stop Feb., 23, 24, 25 We all to a along lodes. childhood health and development went buffet style restaurant the way Waite., Kauri forest -This is a historic days B.C., with for dinner. Then we we. separate where Tent Mahuta stands. The road Most Sportsmanlike Team - Premier announced The group Introduces themselves after a performance at Results First Nations and government coming ways to enjoy the remainderof the was easy to drive because it reminded Mac Dermott's Insurance today. Opononi Community School evening. me I. Place -Ahouaht Suns together eaborigi al children "Today's investment shows this ofthe road to Torino(IOb of blind MVP - Mc Donald, person's shoulder in front of you 2n1 Alberni back to their hone communities safely," Tuesday, March.13,2001 sharp curves). The way that we were hearse. We were told on this night Place -Port Most Inspirational player- Nations Auto gave to giving Early walking through the forest, while Piripi 3" Palce -Nanaimo Native Suns said PremierUAal Dosanjh aboriginal children the support they day, we prepared to head brought to see the biggest Kauri tree that we were part of the house from Gaup guided us through. This was the Most Sportsmanlike team - "These children make up one -third of up North island. It took us all awhile will stay in our minds forever. Our this time on. need to grow - up with the same advan- Most Sportsmanlike player -David traditional way of going to see the tree. Hot Spring Wolves all those in care, yes they are only eight to gather to mount up, we had to deal eyes were closed holding on to the Thursday, Maeeh.15 ,2001 Ormandy tages and opportunities as other After we completed there we prepared per cent of B.C.' s child We welcomed a group MVP - Travis Edison, Sum population. children in British Columbia," said of Allstar -Sharon Styan our regalia and moved on to Tei kai Most Inspirational Player- Travis This partnership agreement recognizes ll students that are in school to become Allstar -Derek Hanebury & Mac Dosanjh. "With this funding *start who the importance strengthening the nano. We all gathered outside Thomas, Suns of with Maori novelists. We also had lunch Newton providingaboriginal communifies at the gate to await our welcome into Most Sportsmanlike Player- Mike aboriginal family structure.' with the group. Onto the side our Allstar -John May ha the resources to shape their own the mame. For the first time, the 13-signatory IF+4 We were welcomed into fried was leaching Lang, Pon Alberni futures." Pipi some of the Allstar -Magic Moments the house and told of the rules of the Allstar -Mike Lang, Port Alberni agreement focuses on reducing the group how to make some bowls that Allstar -Clam Bucket The $8 million in annual funding will umber of aboriginal children in care Again we were treated to a were made only Allstar -Christian Blordeau, Pride help establish early with Oat. We pre- Al lstar -Leah Clutesi a system of ¡east Everyone was socializing and Allstar -Waylon Linie, Suns and returning them to their communi- pared our journey down to our first and The members of the Pride would like childhood development services in establishing new friendships. Allstar -Eddie Kundennah, Pon ties. It also recognizes the importance f only performance of 1We were to take this opportunity to thank and urban aboriginal communitiesthrough- Wednesday, March.l4,2001 Alberni oftrancf.oteg delivery ofu sm happy singing People." The play was .cognize Sorensen's Loans till Payday out the province. Some these communities. of our group woke up written by the late George Allstar -Travis non,Naaimo -based Group of young men perform the Haka; a traditional Maori song and Clutesi. for sponsoring our team. Sorensen's This community network of early this mining and went out -Travis Edison,SUns The commitments made in this agree- dance Allow Loans Payday ten uni- services will help to promote child, made famous by the New Zealand All -Blacks Rugby Club. The till provided ment will be carried out through the snorkeling along an Isolated beach to continued on page I I family and community wellness and dance Involves facial gestures (sticking out your tongue) meant to Sponsors forms for the Pride team. aboriginaladvisory committee. collect Pawns (abalone) and take in the identify aboriginal children six and Intimidate potential opponents. Sorenun's Loans till Payday- The Also, we would like to thank all the -Improving services to aboriginal sights. Little did they know that our sponsors, volunteers (adults and under who will benefit from early Pride's Uniforms people and strengthening the ability of van was being broken into. What tz identification and support services. I' Place Quality Foods children, especially Harriett from Hot aboriginal communitiesto provide trouble did this make, two from our The Ministry for Children and Families 'n 2^" Place - Dennis Moron Springs), fans, and players for helping service to their own people is priority group had there passports stolen as is asking for proposals from service 3" Place - Richard Sam make our first tournament a success. for this ministry," said John. well as personal stuff. The others providers in the Duncan, Nan See you next year. "We will sit down with the aboriginal Went up to a point which saw all of 7 Courtenay, Port Vancouver, community to develop an action plan Alberni. Hokianga harbour, what a remarkable Prince George, r designed to address our common goal Mission, Chetwynd, sight. We then shopped around rd like to say a big Thank you to all who participated in the Lady of reducing the disproportionate nuni- Dawson Creek, Fort St John, Fort Omapere for awhile, then headed back Aces ball hockey tournament. A big thank you to the volunteers, has of aboriginal children in care." Nelson, Houston, Prince Rupert, to the mame to be giving the news that refs, fans, men /women teams, scorekeepers, timers, sponsors of Other key supporters of this agreement Smitten and Tenace regions. e of were broken into. The request has also been sent to trophies, and donations of door prizes.. Thank you all who helped include the B.C. region of the Assembly After everything settled down, we organiraliomthmugMa make this tournament possible, we couldn't have done It without of First Nations, the BC. Association of , aboriginal again feasted and the moan that was 'S.C. and is pasted at www.bebid.ca you all. Thank you. AbDRgO.lPrIevidlhtpCences. the collected that morning was part of the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents, on the Purchasing Commission's Web dinner. Susan and Piripi returned from Lady Aces ball hockey Team the First Nations Agency Directors site. Auckland with the remainder of our Forum, the Native our. taker and " We all know that aboriginal children regalia. We gathered in the marne and Congratulations to our raffle winners: Counselling Association of B.C., and the and families throughout B.C. face welcomed the regalia into the house. Ross (Correction) I. Prize $500.00 cash - Lena United AboriginelChild and Family challenges, and this government has an After that we treated our hosts to the z"a Prize Team Canada jersey - Levine Williams Directors' Association. importantrole in helping aboriginal Showing our hosts that we successfully learned pan of the Hake. songs that accompany the play. As families some of these well it provided m with time re- / "This agreement shows aboriginal to Bruce. one of old IS communities and government obstacles,," said Children and Families Tashwin committed to Minister Edward John. 9"- Resource Management Ltd. reuu Didatir-keit sure aboriginal ch are raised in "Through this investment in early FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE their community and culture said childhood development, we are New & Young Families Welcome David /token. minAlenofaboriginal strengthening services for children and 9-inouttungst P.O. Box 1320, strop Mission Road affairs their families. ". Port Alberni, PC via Ma Weekly dram CoMldmtid "It is one more step in ensuring cultural Ministry staff will consult with aborigi- Phone: (250) 720-0361 Fa larll 720u36s April 20, 21 & 22, 2001 heritage is reflected in all services for nal organizationsto identify and build IC 1 Mahl Mahs Gym aboriginal children.' upon effective aboriginal services, and FIRST NATIONS PRoFESSrNAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Supportive Caring Counsellors Over $3,500.00 in Prizes! The aboriginal advisory committee, to develop new elements needed to PROUDLY MANAGING RESOURCES WITHIN NVU -CHAH -NULTH TERRITORY Men's Entry Fee $300. - Ladies entry fee $250. chaired by John, is made up of repre- support a comprehensive, integrated sentatives of aboriginal service delivery PROVIDING FORESTRY SERVICES TO INDUSTRY AND Nuu -CHAH-Nunn a:ew De"x Podaae. and culturally responsive system for Gwen. Ra/ /r a 50/50 Dnama' SPECIALIZING IN LAND USE PLANS, GIS MAPPING, HARVEST PLANNING & Kids play area Friendly Staff agencies and political organizations - early childhood development. Sherri (Evenings) (250) 720-0923 11!a2S FnrmedinJanuary,itprovidesadvice Supporting First Nations and aboriginal REFORESTATION Thomas (Messages) (250) 720-0179 Prenatal and Parenting Programs togovemment on aboriginal children in communities to develop and deliver PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH WITHIN THE COMM! Taking first 8 mens teams /First 4 Ladies teams 5439 9th Avenue cart and guides the ministry in putting services to their children, youth, and TIES Phone 723 -1391 Deadline April 13. 2001 12:00 p.m. the Aboriginal Strategic Plan in place. families is one of the ministry's priori. lies. % The TFN Hurricanes are Hosting "Let's Get Ready to Rumble!!" Chatwin Engineering Ltd. "Patrick lames" Benefit Fastball Tournament BRAKER &C0. Helping To Make Your CommuNdes A Better Place To Lise ISC Thunder Annual All -Native Ballhockey Tournament June 8,9,10, 2001 Specializing M: 1 f March 30, 31, April - Mahl Malls Gymnasium Barristers & Solicitors I AtTofino B.C. $300 entry fee In Men's Division; Infmslmcture Land Use Plans Studies We will be accepting the first 12 teams cash prizes, trophies and awards 5233 Hector Road Housing Economic Physical Development Plans Funding Applications Open Tournament $200 entry fee in ladies Division; P.O. Box 1160. Port Alberni Entry fee is $300.00 cash prizes trophies and awards. B.C. V9Y ZMI chew. faginee.no was voted Pmreeeoall company on Vancouver Island try the e Business EXrvIlence Awards. Deadline deposit of $150.00 by June 1, 2001 4 -on4 double knockout, 18 player rosters. Phone: 723 -1993 - - Toll free 1 -877- 723 -1993 For further Info please call: No off-sides. Sudden death final Fax; 723 -1994 Chegaln Engineering is a proud sponsor of the Nuushalinulth Tribal Council post seCOndary Contact Les Sam at 723 -8950, John Tom Jr. 725 -4221 Personal injury litigation, including motor education scrammoft more lab err pan raie,), Fe.: raspy z5aao5s Hazel Curley or Terry Tom 725 -3233 or Richard Sam at 723 -8503. J vehicle accident in'ury claims E man. enaNa0nieaam OnIOn h f

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am for breakfast. We waited for 10:00 Maagtuslls Daycare receives Have you seen Tseshaht Youth in New Zealand am to come round. Our group was continued from page 9 honored, six men from our group were Childcare B.C. grant this person? pallbearers. After the ceremonies at We performed at opunnni school. exactly on time. We were 1.5 hours the cemetery we all gathered down at AHOUSAT -The Maagmsi is Daycare of Social Development and Economic After our formal welcome our group late for dinner that evening. After he mane and were feasted to a Hangi will beat* to offer 18 new child -care Security under the second group of Gerald Peter Robinson has demonstrated our culture with pride. dinner we socialized and played ++ _xA.. with a grants. (food cooked over coals underground) spaces before and after school Child Care BC expansion been missing from the The strong voice of the narrator (lea games. Care BC grant. The $2.2 million will help create more awesome food. After that we pre- 842,982 Child GOlicl. th( strong singing and dancing Friday, March. 16 ,2001 "Child Care BC responds to the needs than 700 new licensed out -of- school Tofino/Port Alberni area pared to sing and dance to all our of our group has set lasting impres- This was an early day. We had of today's working families few quality, MG spaces. fiends that had not had the opportunity since February 1, 2001. sion on all our Maori friends. We had on going to Waitangi and affordable, accessible child care," Centres will receive up to $100,000 to to see us perform. The youth did a If you have information nothing but positive comments with unfortunately we lost our friend Piripi. Alberni MLA said today build or purchase new facilities, reno- great job entertaining the crowd. We regards to how the group performed. We all gathered back at Tei kai who . on behalf of Mike Famworth, minister vate existing facilities and buy or replace please contact: presented the mama with two paddles After we were done some of the marae and decided it was all in our of social development and economic furnishings and equipment to increase and in return the people marne . of this senior boys performed the Hake for best interests to move onto another security. their child -care spans. presented us with talking stick. In Dora Robinson 12501 725 -2663 w. We did laundry that evening and marae closer to the one our friend was "This grant gives local families more "When we first announced the Child the evening a group went to the hot w Ivy Martin (250) 725 -2299 met one of Piripis cousins who owned resting. We gathered in the mama and child. to choices," Care BC program, parents and child - springs and the others stayed behind Francis Frank (250) 725 -3233 the laundromat. I think the Maoris talked about the friend we had just lost, are providers told us the number of and played staved to notice that we houri. spaces needed increased," said do not run nothing but nice words were echoed of The Maatgtusiis Daycare centre to be Wednesday, March. 21 ,2001 Farnwonh. "We listened, and we are this gentleman. We packed up and is un by the Ahousat Education This was one of our hardest ring. When the program is fully M moved to another manse called Authority,,, hich will use the funds days. The day we had to say bye to Hokianga Harbour place in four years, the number of Mahuri(ask the kids the story behind to renovate a room in a reserve BLACKFEATHER our family in all the three moron. We many of us. Our next stop was in the licensed child -care spaces will increase this one). Once we were welcomed building. lo laodvca pc the [arced off by packing and saying a Marne a were stay in our entire by 20 per cent." and settled in we all went down to the CONTRACTING LTD. prayer before we left Mahon and trip, Tei kai who W were welcomed playground and to buy furniture The Child Care BC program provides marae were Piripi would lay the next headed down to Tahekroa for break- back into the aurae and had the and equipment. before- and after -school care for $7 per few days till his burial. We experi- fast were day for children from Grade through and a Unwell. Emotions pleasure of the kids from Opononi sing I Land awed another aspect any maori is ran Clearing Fields starting. The friendship mere now for us. We were given beautiful 1 The Maatgtusiis Daycare centre age 12 who attend eligible licensed Septic culture, through the death of our established and we had to say baskets with shells inside the the by the Ahousat Education Authority, group centres. *Sewer Installations Subdivision friend. which will use the funds to renovate a For kindergarten goodbyes and this was not easy for children had We left paddles children attending *Water Installations Development Saturday, Mama., 7.2001 picked. room in a reserve building, to landscape eligible out -of- school centres, the cast for the mane as well Will report next issue, days are as the playground and to buy furniture and is $14 per day. By 2005, when the otherrifts for people that a little bit fuzzy. Emotions were high equipment. Child Care BC program is fully phased 4( we came close to. We had and I was not always thinking straight. .l1 The funding is provided by the Ministry M, parents will pay a maximum of $14 calf Brake. Les Sam To many important things happened lunch and then mounted up per child per day for licensed child care. 12501 723 -7506 12501 723 -8950 for our last stop before and I do not want to miss anything. Cell: 720 -7988 Fax: 723 -7994 41 Sunday, March. 18 ,2001 Auckland Tane Mahuu. fax: 723 -1994 e -m.11: cheaketOpoolasWd new Cell 720 -7334 att the tree we first seen upon Same as Saturday, March. 17, 2001 Helping Hands Monday, March, 19, 2001 our .rival Into Piripis homeland. Same as Saturday, March. 17 ,20O1 What beautiful LES SAM Tuesday, March. 20 ,2001 time we spent there. We sang a song and took L It was another early day. Every- one was down at the marne by 7:00 con'[ on page 15 CONSTRUCTION Piripi Cope Tseshaht Youth perform at Tehekeroe Maroc Gain Knowledge, Find Support, Residential, Commercial .tb. and Architectural Structures i Make Healthy Connections. ¡ef: .:., S t' - I INVITATION TO ISLAND . ABORIGINAL Construction Management We welcome everyone to attend our ' Home Warranty educational sessions on ARTISTS AND STORYTELLERS HIV and AIDS. Phone (250) 723 -7991 or Cell (250) 720 -7334 Fax (250) 723 -7994 C/V/ty nations to submit ideas Sill Basics of HIV and AIDS Registered .BE Builder and proposals which Victoria and the Island 1y presentation followed by time celebrate, through will be the Island's new, »,t7,J for questions and consultations. music, dance, visual BRAKER ELECTRIC local, television station art, and /or story-tell- headquartered in down- The first Thursday of every month, f ing, the human Interest town Victoria with a 350 - 3:00 pm. Port Alberni Friendship Center. Commercial bu- stories of Aboriginal reau In Nanaimo. Coffee and cookies served. people, the diversity of Residential C/Vl will go on air in Sep- Aboriginal communi- Contact Julie Nolan, NTC Qtr each Nurse O 724 -3651 for more tember and will feature info. Industrial ties, and the history of local news, Information, the Aboriginal people Hope to see you there. people and talent that 5233 Hector Road Phone: 12501 723 -7506 on the Island. P.O. Box 1386 Fax: 12501 723 -1994 reflect all the Island's These ideas and pro- Pon Alberni, B.C. Cell: 12501 720 -7988 unique cultures. V9Y ]M2 posals will form the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Email: cbrakereport.lsland.net An that VICTORIA AND THE ISLAND important part of basis of this half -hour PUBLIC NOTICE initiative will be the reflec- weekly program. tion of the Island's Abo- NOTICE TO SHELLFISH HARVESTERS Each should highlight riginal expressions of cul- 2001 toi Cou-Us Ga$h visual and musical Please submit your proposal by May 15, P.S.P. (RED ture. We will broadcast a TIDE) WARNING interpretations of 10 - Effective immediately.. portion Barkley Sound Victoria the island, of (Subareas 23 -4 & 23 -7) is weekly, original half-hour I5 minutes in length CM iv and CLOSED TO THE HARVEST OF ALL. BIVALVE SHELLFISH (Clams, Need Cash between paydays? program that highlights mussels, and oysters). Sample results for these areas indicate high that best reflect Abo- 625 Pandora Ave., Victoria, BC. V8W INS unacceptably the traditional and contem- levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison Toxins. We loon 5100, 5200, up to 5500 dollars riginal culture. Attention: Laura Acton, This closure includes all of TREVOR CHANNEL, OUTER IMPERIAL porary artistry of the Is- Artists, whose con- EAGLE CHANNEL AND NUMUKAMIS BAY. land's First Peoples. Director of Community Affairs Note: Area 23 -11 (Ueluelet Harbour, George Fraser Islands, throw Island and 100% owned and operated by First Nations cepts are chosen for We are Inviting artists and Newcombe Channel areas) remain closed due to PSP. Phone (250) 390 -9225 production, will be Phone: (250) 381 -2484, Fax: 381 -2485 By Order Department of Fisheries and Oceans, March 8, 2001, P.S.P. Notice 01- Or (250) 741 -6070 eel storytellers from the Coast paid accordingly. 01 401 Harvey Road S llsh, Kwakwaka'wakw, e -mail: [email protected] If you have any questions regarding ibis closure please contact the Fisheries and Nanoose Bay, B.C. Oceans Canada office in Pon Alberni at (250) 724 -0195. and the Nuu- chah -nn/db U

Ha- 5hüth -Sa - March 29, 2001 - Page 13 Page 12 - Ha-Shi /th -Sa - March 29, 2001 Parent Assistance Taking Care Of Ourselves Health - die-mis Help line for Parents 7u?ukWa ?aatuk CHS Disability Health Gathering "Nurturing Mind, Body and Spirit" 1- 888 -603 -9100 - u -ukWa -eta -tuk May 3 & 4 ^, 2001 - Port Alberni, Maht Malls Gym pressure to discipline and Parent Help Line luncheon was held A workshop and Julie Lucas helpedP us lighten our spiritsPt The Disability Access Committee is self -care will be available to p a maps' FACT SHEET guidance, is available _the March 15 at the Port Alberni Friendship with some stories from the past. once again sponsoring for the second (massage, renexology,. hot wax near In May,y, 2000, Kids Helpp Phone in phonetoineand Center. The Pon )too Friendship Mamme babies was passed down year a 01001e Health Gathering ts). collaboration with Invest in Kids elesreges moat., ca Center worked in partnership with NTC from are generation to the next, with thisObis years theme "Nurturing Mind, As he get nearer to the gathering daze -1-888 launched the Parent Help The messages were developed Loan and the Canadian Breast Net- sometimes people were able to beast Body & Spirit" and have people the spenders and Line tsjefe -y elpa 005 in close consultation with work to brig menage of hope and feed even when they hadn't ever given The Disability Access committee resource people a nodes and agenda will parentsi oely.na. Canadianppsychiatry, experts in psychol- empowerment to First Nations women. birth. LoirtirProgram the our concerns and be sent our to you communities. We recognises gel.Canada's ally national.... ogy, psy early childhood Nuu-chall-nulllursin,g, Jacqueline Davis Cree Man from challenges that our Suu

Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 29, 2001 Ha- Shi/th -Sa - March 29, 2001 - Page 15 Tseshaht Youth in Zealand New argEMMIIIED- Q r a Es, 3 continued from page I I app9 H ..,5:!.. 407 - e 7.. l g 37, RV 4iiiral it ' ic! In Memory of Birthday cor,gratu latiorse i Richard David Amos _ _20 "t!... 1.1 ,i I; ...... , ;se, ,,/, 1 October 18. 1962 - March 31. 1985 March 31: I would like to wish my daughter Deanna Williams Ham 13" Those we love don't go away, Birthday baby -girl. You've grown up so ' They walk beside us every day, fast girl, seems like just yesterday 1 was Unseen, unheard, but always holding you and rocking you in my anus. near, Now Hook at you and you're teenager Still loved, still missed and now. But remember still going .. +TM just forever dear. or .'... to be my baby girl no matter how old .;`" ' We miss how big you ga. I love you girl. Love you Mom (Lie, Charlie & your brother I.B. Love the (amity. Also on March 31: I would like to wish Charles P. Jones a Nappy 27" Birthday. Dave_. Through your love, there's Hope your day goes great for the both Wally Arnet (Dad) feeling in my heart, feeling of of you. Love youlharlie on this special & J.B. / Feb. You love unconditionally, from Liz, Deanna 12, 1915 March 20, 1990 contentment. Happy Birthday to our precious niece day. Love to that is special. You took my Our group at Tane Mahuta; home of the world's biggest Kauri tree Melissa Ross on April 7th. Wishing you faults and threw them to the wind. You Ben Gillette (Grandfather) love and happiness on your special day! pictures then carried on. Upon arrival also sang Happy Birthday to Linsey let my sprit grow so tenderly,never giving Happy 19" Anniversary on April 3b, From Auntie Aanie,Uncleoaveand your into Auckland everyone was happy Haggard. From them we did all our last up on me. Our life became as one. We Dear! Nov. 11, 1908 to March 12, 1998 curs Dave Jr., Nate & Jan Watts and from they had access to the interne, tele- minute shopping at Nadi airport. We wooly soul mates in this world. I wish We've watched a lot of water now the Ross & Livingstone families. phones, hot showers. traveled all the way home not much said you a Happy Birthday on April 179 For under the bridge. Memories Thursday, March. 22 ,2001 around me I do not know if people were all that you do for our family we thank & KaylaTaylor, April a"- Wilson aloe 2 yrs Wive been through thick and thin, Today was a free day. Everyone sad that they left a new home or if A moment of eternity; you! Love forever, Annie. old; April 17^ - Matilda Ion; April T" - been to hell and back, watched SIll of people were starting to think about the was- shopping on Queens street, Melanie & Melisaa Fred. Love Wilson loved ones leave for better world. An image in your mind. I to Happy Birthday to my nophewrniffN Victoria Market & Kay Shea. As old home they would soon be returning Family. Wive had a lot of happy times Memories of yesterdays; Johnson on March 17. Love from auntie o. I left everyone in Vancouver, my I would like to wish my good friends together, watching our little ones grow well we were sightseeing on Mount Shirley Michaeland Be,,., Billy. , Renee, and my son came to A face, a place, a time. Ann Margaret Jones and Clayton Buck in up and become who they are today. Eden, where we seen all of Auckland Happy 40 m i nos 2 Birthday mom Dad, welcome me home. Pon Renfrew a very Happy Birthday on Our love for each other has kept us on this small Volcano Like a song that plays forever more; Charles Thomas. Love from your Every day our Maori family April.. A friend always Lenore hlkhelk. together, ifs helped us overcome every Friday, March. 23, 2001 A dream with shape and form. three "Angels "...and that weave. Love you been through the worse! these would keep us entertained, 1 was not Happy BM Birthday Sarah on April 7. obstacle put in front of us. Wive .Four countries one day. We left at Dad, from Tabitha Ina, Bertha and Sonny. past years, lets hope we see the better, around for everything . There were a A flame that flickers in your soul; Love Mom and Dad. These years have gone by so fast! 9:00 to the airport we said our final good Happy Belated Birthday amino our in the near future. lot of things that 1 did not participate in. To nephew Kyle Vincent Canute April It seems I'm hoping and praying our byes to all the people that were with us And keeps your spirit warm. grandnephew and nephew Jeffery John on I'll always love and be here for you. You would have to talk to people from 22. Lovoauntie Leona and family. health, will give us another 10 years throughout the trip. Emotions ran high A smile that lives within your heart; March 13th. Hope you enjoyed your our group to hear more great stories. together. again as this would be the last time we birthday. From all of us waaaay over here Another article will be in the next A tear that never dries. see our new family fora while. Stop- in Nana Auntie Tabitha, Uncle Little issue name people that have become , ping over in Fuji was a treat, talk about The jigsaw puzzle pieces Chief, Auntie Bertha, Auntie... oops Happy Birthday to our dear beautiful, family. I did not intentionally leave our humid. Lucky they had a nice swim - Of your memory survive. Grandma Vitt and Grandpa Chief. sister on March 23. Our sister Maori family names out, these people rang mina pool. We were entertained by Happy Birthdayto our Dad, ireralm are now in our hearts. MaggieClarkbie a very Mongperson. She Girls school choir from New Zealand - Larry Thomas - March 12; Happy 5. much all these years has suffered so - - aver they performed, our group sang a Birthdayto our nephew /cousinlelry lohn we ask 77 but she never complains. When couple of songs to entertain. Everyone - March 139; Happy 109 Birthday to our her how she is - she gives us her little niece/cousin Rebecca Frank - blench 14 °; spoken and Ji smile. This lady is every soft- 25 Years Ago in Ha- Shilth -Sa A.i Happy Birthday to our cousin /uncle Wally , knows what she wants. We wish her love, Rio! Hope you have n i- Thomas- March 169; Happy Birthday to Happy Birthday ,, happiness and health. We love sis. -just you Klecko's - cousin Glenda Frank - March I8 "; Happy defoldeywithlonoflovc and laughter Love your sisters Viola Clarke, Norah Vol. 3 No. 3 March 30, 1976 Birthday to cousin Annie Smith March the same so you always give everyone around - Simpson: & Julia Eaton and our families. - 209; Happy Birthday to uncle /Grandpa you. Alwaysremmber, "Imagjnaaon can take t-al iekoo - Wesley Thomas Sr. - March 26 ^; Happy youanywhere!" With latsaflovefronr Await; 1" Birthday to our precious niece/sister and Carmel TFN Penny Drive Kayleigh Frank, enjoy this special day girl love auntie Rose, sisters Monica & ,a, 27e. Happy Birthdayto brings praise The Spiritual Assembly of The Bahá'is of Port Alberni our brotherbrother-March -in- law / Grandpa Irvin Frank - - seas' } I'd like to thank the youth from Tb' March 309. From Marilyn R. Thomas. P.0 Box 246 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 o- qui -aht Fi rsl Nation for their o Happy BelatedBirthday on Marche 1. i 71111841 r (1- - Marvin Timbre Sr.; Uncle Mark; March The Bene Faith participation in the Penny Drive. ,ll - is 1 my 6 - Joey Prince Kingfisher year; March Thy Name is my healing. O my God, and remembmnceofThee The highest pennies went toChan- ..! 14 -Les Sam -42 ye, March. 15- Marvin remedy. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my compass senor Frank with atotal of 6533 . ,1.__ ..el,. Jr 14 yr; March 16 - Auntie Jessie H; ion. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world pennies and second went to Monica March 27- Jeannette Watts 14 yr. From and the world to come. Thou, verily, an the All-Bountiful, the All- Sam with a total of 5400 pennies. . Pearl & kids, Doug, Peter, Dick & _ Knowing, the All-Wise. - Baha'u'llih Thank you to the rest of the youth Dorothy', Nancy & kids. ' W O P Happy Birthday April 6 Caitlyn Dee- Dee Curley, Vince Frank. )4 - Wilson-4 yrs old, April T9- Mdissa ROSS Bradley Frank, and Donald Williams. Happy Birthday Mom Cecilia George -- ' ..,... ( 1 The 'i Faith ' all them Was Simply the Best- From her family - 59 Bahá The grand total with of years young! 23200. ' ''. 4.4:1=-- _ , Chancellorand Monica were the ,t lucky winners to go to the Griu ly vs .(k. '01 eV' ` -1 Taylors Flower Shop Raptors basketbal I game on March Avenue 01 rt 3020 3rd 11, their escorts Francis Frank and --,....., i Port Alberni, B.C. Janice Thom r,...74.....-..,: - .9 V9Y 2A5 I'd likens take this opportunityto Famm00onEV.ress Teleaoo _ 1 thank my si star J anice and Francis for 1 :-_--:] 'QV' Vern Personalized Weddings Plush Animals UlorMuide - 2 taking my daughter Monica to the _. Nbstorcorel Silk Trees Flowers debvery game, she was so excited about her ..- 1=7e ^ Lots 11 4.- á fgnwear hip. The Streakers Richard Sam comes close on this try as Vancouver Indian Centre goalie Happy who Lookinggood! From Happy Birthday Fred March 23. Get the o Kirby Dick reaches out for flat, puck. PHOTOS the ones 723 -6201 Thank you very much, it meant lot BOB SORE PLUM) who love you. Joyce, Toni. kitchen and shake those pots & pans! Phone: Nick. Your Mom -in -law MaggieGus to Monica. this photo. more like Richard is swine lg at and From the Johnson's, Antoine's and all 1-800-287-9961 eleflor Editor's Note: Uh, Bob? /don't see a hockey puck in Looks all her family! their families! 1. Marilyn R. Thomas the goalie's head! lust goes to show that even after 25 years. some things never change. a'7,7149Zoi%4 ri7Z /

Page 16 - Ha- Shl/th -Sa - March 29, 2001 Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 29, 2001 - Page 17 Announcements Ahousaht Members: The next NTC Regular Career Opportunities - 9 "/= calma -mis We welcome and encourage you to ask questions, share your comments and, 7u yagh -mis or any concerns you may have regarding Ahousaht Treaty. Employment Outreach If you would like to receive information from us or if you need to update your (Budget) Meeting mailing address, phone number, cellular phone number, work phone number If you have any events that happen in your life such at the PORT ALBERNI FRIENDSHIP CENTER or email address, you may collect Pamela. our off is scheduled for: SERVICES WI OHM as marriage, divorce, birth, death, name change and either at: 250 670 -9563 or 250 670 -9531 Date: Thurs. April 5"` to Fri. April 6"', 2001 IndividualEmploymentand EducationCounselling especially "transfers" please notify your First Nation. For those who use electronic mail, motile: Help in developing an effective resume and covering letter & Sat. April 7h!' (if needed) When you submit your documents to the Nuu - (Pam W)- pamelaahoosahttreatvdalbemi .net Provide information regarding employment,tmining funding, and general Ei (Roman F)-gisdeetGBalbemi.net Place: Mahl Malts Gymnasium. Port Alberni inquiries chah -nulth Tribal Council office it is just as important (Cliff Sr.)- cdatlege allemi net Time: 9:OOam each day Teaching effective job search techniques to submit these documents to your First Nation. lob and Training board with current (Shawn )-mail(àumeak.00m Lunch: Provided (Thursday & Friday) information If you are showing on the D.I.A. list it does not mean We look forward to hearing from you. Photocopy and fax service telephone for local job search First Registry Band List, (Note: the change in Cliff's email address) that you are on your Nation's Call 72341251 and ask for Jeff. Employment Counsellor and you must apply for Band Membership. New Moms Support Group Employers wishing to post lob Vacancies are invited to call or visit Pon Alberni ' IIII Your First Nation also needs your correct address and Friendship Center. MAILING HA- SHILTH -SA By Norma -Ann Webster To be healthy emotionally, physically, phone number to contact you regarding Treaty de- TO NUU -CHAH -NULTH MEMBERS for Ha- Shilth -Sa spiritually on Fiddly basis is a learning church on a daily basis, having being velopments, or to send you letters and bulletins. experience all on it's own. brought up in traditional ways in the Becoming a new mother to some could Emotionally I do need support in some Ha- ShilthSa is looking for addresses of Nuu-chah -nulth members who are community, which I had grown up in be so overwhelming for first time areas that can't be dealt with on my when I was younger. Have always NOT receiving the paper. Ha- Shilth -Sa is free for Nuu-chah -nullh members. mothers in any age in any own. l do reach our if I need to, Ahousaht group stayed within my heart even today. I ryt If you want to receive Ha- Shilth -See please send name (including your middle ffimmunity. depending on what is involved and if it Potlatch is our way of our Traditional (250) 670-9563 Fax: (250) 670 -9696 name or initials) to: -- / Being a mother myself I have learned is important. mcestors). Back in time we had no that each child has different For instance if 'need to talk to some General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. VOR 1A0 a -S needs and churches or parishes It was a matter Ha- Shilth -Sa each one had to be looked at differently one about things that Need to be shared Moving ". Mail in your new of time that religion was introduced to P.O. Boa 1383 address directly to Ha- Shilth -See because working together took time, with someone that is genuinely sincere community. and this was as and who could be trusted with my A I- 888 -745 -3366 Fax: (250) 745 -3332 Port Alberni, B.C. e -mail: hashilth @islaad../ easy as undemanding II uhave lamed that most important of sot 1/F what needs were required at each age words. all there is no wrong way to be spiritual. PO Box 340 Port Alberni. B.C. V9Y 7M8 V9Y 7M2 group or each transition in there lives. Italy believe that cost is essential for ti First Name: Initial: Last Name: I do things to help myself and because I Knowing and learning about each my growth within myself. live I Ehattesaht Mailing Address: Apt. #:_ don't in the community had _ individual child takes time to develop, it Physically I need to care for my up in I grown these are minor things do 1 -888 -761 -4155 Fax: (250) 761 -4156 City: don not happen over night patience is humanity, my body, and my physical for myself Postal Code: PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 the key word. self whether it is Internal or external. As for the other major Spirituel ways I First Nation: Phone: IF 'd mth amide myself) of had learned when I was younger, they (You must fill in First Nation) Becoming a new mother to some Resting while I can even if it's through are sacred and cannot be revealed, only intervals of 10 min each throughout the 1 -888- 723 -0075 Fax: 12501670 -1102 New Subscriber? could he so overwhelming for first by our Respected Elders who any the D Change of address (henna Aetna 1 day. Does help me 1 may not sleep but teachings. \,a PO Box 2000 Torino. B.C. VOR 220 time mothers in any age group in Norma and son Richard. I do get some rest. may relaxing on my couch with incense any community. resources only come when you put Hupacasath First Nation Eating healthy plays a big pad in my or even taming candles or just plain old r Knowing and learning about each your services down on paper. Weather To All Nuu chah nulih First Nations Members, Band Managers, lifestyle as oppose to the past eating quietness to feel my thoughts and clear (250) 724-4041 Fax: (250) 7241232 individual child takes it is a Special book or journal of Impor- time to menu I had chosen before had not my mind abothat may be CDDR's, Health Clerks and Baud Membership Clerks: t things for me. PO I nee - develops if does not happen over" 4358F4(3'&/oitilmyktmlly btnè' pally happening in maybe all l Heed Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 worm " Doctors, nurses, Health nurses sac( m night patience is the key word. or spiritually. The funk lards that I had to hear what my body is trying to guides to help in building a healthy Huu-ay-aht First Nation glen y body ended up making me express to me. eating lifestyle. After are specialists MEDICAL COVERAGE NOT AUTOMATIC Being a healthy parent is sick physically and end up al the My prayers for myself and my children 1- 888 -644 -4555 Fax: (250) 728 -1222 important not such as Post pmtum specialists who only for me but for my child /children doctor's office quite frequently. For are much like mediation, early mornings PO Box 70 Bamfield, B.C. VOR 180 take care of mother and child as needed. this is a life time journey together and deferent sickness, it seemed like all the or late nights or quietness at first it was Partners, family, or friends we can Reference Recently. mans bills were receivedattheNTC (Non- Health time. know that k't' h' try to remember they are not going to Ida some individuals hard for me, so l started at 5 min at Ka:'yu:' /Che:k'tles7et' h' Benefits Section) (1411-181 from parents requesting payment under this plan. share our words with trust is important be babies forever, maybe with our can't afford to at the way that it is time Worked my way up to as much (250) 332 -5259 Fax: (250) 332 -5210 If a child is not registered with Indian Affairs and the province there is no medi- too. hews they will always be our babies. charted with Health Cana.Canada. The four time nas I needed for me. !pray to my (will lease you with a little note take cal coverage. Therefore FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF One important aspect of family growth food groups that are very important to creator in which helps me spiritually for General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. VOP 110 cot.#0 see. be healthy swag, and be court. X ON PARENTS! MEDICAL VISITS, -RAYS, ETC. WILL FALL THE 's health- Health is very important mother and child. myself. This is how I take are of for geous face discouragement head on. Mowachaht / Muchalaht Indian Affairs cannot and WILL NOT PAY any bills without full coverage. me a healthy parent is who Spiritually being my own individual myself being away from my childhood one can take (Feel the feelings in order to move Remember, unless a child is REGISTERED with both Indian Affairs (Status care of her/ himself in person I don't follow the laws of home. (250) 283 -2015 fax: 12501283-2335 respectful forward in life) Card) and the provincial medical plan (MSP Card) two very important medical caring way. religion, by this I mean !don't go to Being .healthy parent is all about PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP 1G0 A Healthy Mother and Father 4 factors apply: maturing a life style with all the basic =A Healthy Child. Nuchatiaht First Nation a. The child is covered under the parent medically, for only three needs one requires to keep going t 1 Prosper together in a positive way, Mit yk V months; and Mural in life. (Listening with my (250) -5908 Fax: (250) (Patience is the key) 332 332 -5907 heart is all I need for myself) and for b. Once the child reaches 1 year of age then they are no longer "Indian Residential Schools: my children. Love and Understanding is healthy for PO Box 40 Zebalios, B.C. VOP 2A0 covered under the NIIIB program yE for: equipment; supplies; The Nuu- chah -nulth By using the resources within the everyone from Mother and Father, Baby Brothers, our Respected Tla- o- qui -aht First Nations drugs; dental; and optical. Experience" Book community in which we live together Sist and and Normally, a child reaching 19 years of age requires (her or his) own medical Elders Grandfathers and Grandmothers. (250) 725 -3233 Fax: (250) 725-4233 could be very useful tools when they Haus Health Centre care card. A child can maintain medical coverage up to age 25 when in full -tire These books have been are required at any given time. Helpful Wham PO Box 18 Tamp. B.C. VOR 220 attendance ate secondary institution, that is the Co- Facilitator Norma Webster post approved by provincial re- ordered and are once again Toquaht Nation medical commission. It takes 6 -a weeks to obtain these coverage cards! Stan the process "erne available from our (250) 7264230 Fax: (250) 726 -4403 diately! Do not assume it is done! Follow up with this until you have both Also available Nuu- chah -nulth Community and PO cards! Questions to be directed to the Band Membership Clerks, or the NTC Box 759 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 "Nuu- chah -nunh Tribal Council Registry Office 724 -5757. Human Services Program Office. Tseshaht Beyond Survival" Video. "Traditions are a Robert Clown, CD -NTC NIHB Program Supervisor These videos have been 'h I- 888 -724 -1225 Fax: (250) 724 -4385 big pad of my culture. re-ordered and are once again The reies -' PO Box 1218 Port Alberni. B.C. V9Y 7M1 First Nations Wellness Hu pii ha Drop In available from our Nuu-chah- discount price Unfortunately, so is diabetes." 1 with Julie Nolan (Health nurse) Uchuddesaht Tribe nulth Community and Human available Mall Bernie, First Bracts granola 9 !vary Friday - from a.m. to 12. Services Program Office. first Nation (250) 724-1832 Fax: (250) 724 -1806 March 23rd- Cancelled members. PO Box 1118 Port Port Alberni Friendship Center Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 HELP SOMEONE YOU KNOW.

CALL 1 a00 RANTING Mood Pressure Screening Books are $20.00 lens ya Ur Of tlers to: Child Health Information thcam aaya s. Uduelet First Nation Videos are $100.00 barn ^anaman Pap screening / STD Testing rPO Ba (250) 726 -7342 Fax: (250) 726 -7552 General Health Information TO 728.232 ILU al u,E.1 Eiar for more Information call Delving at 723 -0281 far zsa- 7z4rJaz Panmeam,. e.c. vmru2 PO Box 699 Ucluelet B.C. VOR 3A0 e- J Jar

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Page 18 - H -Shllth -St - March 29, 2001 Ha- Shi/th -Sa - March 29, 2001 - Page 19 Medical Services Plan - Eligibility and Enrolment CIaASSIFII'sDS Employment All Residents of B.C. must enrol Is the Care Card encoded with are not residents of British Columbia physician (12 visits per year; 15 Automotive Arts Miscellaneous with the Medical Services Plan personal information about me? and, therefore, are not eligible for visits per year for persons 65 FOR SALE Wanted Business For Sale All residents of British Columbia are The magnetic stripe on the back rae. years and older); person who has details Eye and other D&M Autoclean For sale or made to order; rings, brace- Ogopogo French FryCo. - Stainless required to enrol themselves and their contains only the information incateddi Any regarding examinations T.S. G. TRUCKING SERVICE 'Weht do your dirty work' lets, pendants, brooches, earrings & bolo interior Grumman van with 3 deep dependents with the Medical Services onthefront of the card. This stripe on possible misuse of Care Card is urged diagnostic services of an Moving and Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Automobile cleaning and renewal ties. Tim Taylor, 1034Ecoole Place, Pon hymn. grill, all approvals in place. Plan and to pay any premiums that may the back permits the Care Card to be to contact the Medical Services Plan optometrist (limited to one eye Tom Ges -5231 Rarer Road, Port Alberni. CARS - TRUCKS - ref S - BOATS Alberni, B.C., VOY Established clientelle. Turn key opera - British Colombians may with pertinent information. His or her examination every two years 7L7 B.C. Phone: (250) 724 -3975 be due. (A few read non Owner identity, given, remains confidential. for persons 16 to 65 years 7429 Pacific Rim Highway will (vein. Serious inquiries choose to tonally "opt real- details my old Care if of What should I do with Phone 720 -2211 only. 560,000. (250)724 -5905 ors -mall Medical Benefits age no limits for children or FOR SALE lam seeking employment as a Beery Duty regarding this anemone. available on Card? glenn.abbott(bhome.wm The Medical Services Plan provides the senors): Native designed jewellery; silver, cop- Equipment operator with several years of request.) The British Columbia Ministry of Health following benefits: Services of podiatrist (limit of per, gold engraving, stone setting. Con- opera. Muse phase David Andrew a Who is Eligible? about the environment and SNP 1996 concerned (250) 9269226, page6830.6121. NUU(,TIAII -MULTI NATIVE must Medically required services $150 per year unless referred r. Cavalier; tact Gordon Dick by phone 723 -9401 web An individual Ilea resident of recyclesr the plastic of any returned -ra.: provided by a physician or a by a physician). LANGUAGE Ettifish Columbia in order to qualify for cards. Old Care Cards should be cut in Auto specialist (such as surgeon, Note A patient visit charge of o10 (to FOR SALE kumfika Transcnbingin phonetic for meetings. medical coverage under the Medical half and returned to the address on the Yl f A/C, New anaesthetist, psychiatrist or be paid by the client) applies to the Advisory for Histories, Governance, research projects, personal use. Hourly Services Plan. back of the card. heel Carvings for sale. If you are interested ophthalmologist); above health care services, except hubs, good tires, ed.. gray her.. P /B, P/ and Constitutions (forming govern- rates. Phone Harry Lucas at 724 -5807. A resident is a person who meets all of Replacement of Care Card in carvings such as: coffee table optometry. Persons receiving premium conditions: Maternity

20 Ha-Shilth-Sa March 29, 2001 N.E.D.C. a BUSINESS NEWS

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the motto of AC Power Wash h- In 1997, Adam Cootes, of the Uchuck- build the business for, but your kids' Ir lesaht First Nation, started a small and Cody, his oldest at age 10, often business called AC Power Wash. earns his allowance 'helping dad.' , ,. L _ He was an owner operator, working Adam says he gets a lot of his jobs t, out of his home. His wife Jen, did the from word of mouth - one satisfied / o0 books, answered the phones and customer to the next. And to ensure j booked appointments and he took care satisfaction, Adam doesn't leave a site of the labour, the long hours an entre- until the customer says okay: the job Na -1-f preneur puts into a new business. must be done to the customer's satisfac- . r AC Power Wash is an industrial (heavy tion. And to further ensure there are no f A. 1 .FR..1 -_ duty equipment), commercial (large problems and that the clients can rest buildings) and residential external easy when he's on the job, Adam cleaning service. carries insurance that covers everything he does. AC Power Wash is an industrial In response to customer demand, in (heavy duty equipment), com- 1999 Adam added painting (both mercial (large buildings) and industrial and vehicle) and sandblasting industrial but t!. residential external cleaning (mainly also commercial) to the services provided by AC Power service. Wash. And with company growth came a growth in staff. is, `you Adam's philosophy don't say Adam now has an accountant, a no to any job and you always do the painter, one full -time employee, two It the best you can.' doesn't matter if part-time employees, a few he can call job pays $200, like many of his early on for a big job and of course he still contracts or $5,000 like some of the works full time. jobs he does today. Adam is looking forward to the day with .5 Adam began lots of knowledge when he and his family can take a real in AC Adam and experience power washing but vacation. But that won't be this year. Powerwash owner Cootes little experience in business manage- This year Adam is once again expand- the first one. Super Clean Filters is a and how it would affect his family. ment. ing his business. This time he'll Limited Company with an existing client Adam is a self-educated man, who The first years were tough; Adam was purchase, Super Clean Filters Ltd. This base, so rather than purchasing equip- believes in hard work and doing what building a clientele and learning how to is an existing business that cleans, ment and offering additional services you do best. For most of his employ- run a business at the same as he was inspects and sells industrial and com- Adam is purchasing a company. ment years he worked for others, trying to provide for his young family. mercial wet and dry filters. This is not an inexpensive process. learning exactly what it was that he did Today Adam acknowledges that he Though he has worked in this industry Before making his decision Adam best. couldn't have made it, especially in the before Adam is taking advantage of the spoke to NEDC and his accountant. He early days, without the love and support opportunity he has with this purchase to needed to analyze the potential he had Before making his decision Adam of his wife Jen, who gave 110% and his train on site and receive six months of for success and to plan. Because if he three children, Cody, Brendin and spoke to NEDC and his account- mentoring. was going succeed, he would have to Chantel. After all he says, `who do you ant. He needed to analyze the tr This expansion is a little different from know exactly how he was going to do it potential he had for success and .r to plan. Because if he was going r succeed, he would have to know exactly how he was going to do it and how it would affect his fam- Si ily. r'

Now for the past four years he has had the opportunity to be his own boss and he loves it. Cers.grtily The hardest part for Adam was the financial management: the bills just don't go away. But in the past year he has doubled revenue and is very R enthusiastic about his new expansion. To contact Adam for more information or a free esti- . ; : "RCí ti^ ,« mate call AC Power Wash L.. 'f - w. *44 .---.. ut T. + at (250) 724 -4419. ' - - . : rf -.o-r-. - Nuu- chah -nulth Economic Development Corporation 1 7563 Pacific Rim Highway, (next door to Tseshaht Market)

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