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Correction: In the August issue of HaShilth Sa in a story about the new Nuu- chah -nuhh Employment & Class action Foster Parents support group, we min- reposed the age that Fred Adams lived with his grandparents until. He lived with his grandparents until age f0 and '( October 2015 then when to Christie Residential School. After residential school, he went on on day to attend high school in Victoria. We apologize for this error in reporting. 40901 S Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y4S4 Phone: 250 -723 -1331 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri scholars Green MPs will... ' Career in ' Recognize the validity of the land Health Care signing up 1 -4:30 and treaty title claims of First : r across a nations Nations Canada. Drop in -Drivers Training- By Denise Titian Work toward a new generation C mpuutter Lab of Ha- Shilth -sa Reponer mutual respect between First OPEN he u o n as u lb A lawsuit launched by Tk'emlups to al and Nation and non First Nation Council, Usma Drop in B ladeltunners Guiding Secwepemc and Sechei First Nations the the Hesquiaht First Nation communities. Compter Lab Program Your Foodsafe against Canada seeking compensation on have reached a protocol protocol Support First Nations in leading OPEN Begins Capas behalf of day scholars is looking for first that will guide their work- environmentally -sound resource rations participation. Efforts are being ing relationship on child Il mad o reach firs aeons bands across and family services into Canada to notify them projects on their traditional =Irh, nun d,,laa =riots= of this lawsuit. the future. At left: Usma Computerrut Lab -Transformations- territories. and kf lusolutk,a The litigants are seeking out any ab- Director Kyra Mason and OPEN LA- original band in Canada who had band Hesquiaht Chief Council- Engage in genuine nation to members attend se Indian residential lor April Charleson sign lie n u v as nation dialogue on the issues Drop in school or has had an Indian residential - he agreement school on or near their property or land. facing communities across Canada. Computer Lab OPEN Bands are being asked to decide whether Hesquiaht Nation puts or not they wish to opt in to the suit, and have hem given a deadline of Feb. 29, Like us on Faceóook! www.fneebooketan/nusehohnutth.employmen 2016. children first with While the suit cites Kamloops and Smhelt Indian Residential Schools fefafatnaalt4k "- Taking Care of the Children specifically, it is open to other Canadian Usma protocol signing First Nations that had Indian residential Two Day Usma Forum - September 29/30tó schools located at or near their com- By Debora Steel munities, including (hose near Ahousaht Ha- Shilth-Sa Reporter At Maht Mahs - Port Alberni - 9am- 4:30pm each day Indian Residential School, Alberni Indian Residential School and Christie Indian Residential located in Nau Port Alberni -Are we offering better lifestyle, making improvements, doing a School, -chah- better job for the children that Hesquiaht chief and council represent, asked Coun- nolth territories. According to Taleetha Elliott, day cillor Vic Amos ashe prepared to offer a prayer over the gathering. Open to Everyone: Chiefs and Councils, Ha'wiih, Community Members, Foster Hesquiaht representatives came together with Usma Nut- chah -nulth and the scholar coordinator, smhelt, the case has Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council Aug. 17 to sign protocol agreement which is in- Parents, Children in care, Youth, Elders, Social Workers, USMA/NTC Staff and other been certified for three classes. then the Band Class which represents the com- tended to guide their work together into the future Amos asked those gathered to GLENN SOLLITT partner agencies. manic. think about their responsibilities and the "very difficult role" of the leadership to whole. The Day Scholar Class repress extend a hand to my "we want to help you" and pray fora brighter, happier future The NTC Directors and Executive invite you to bring your best hearts and minds former students who attended Indian for Hesquiaht children in care. www.glonnsollittgpc.ca to contribute your thoughts and experiences in how best to strengthen Usma's classes but spend residential school didn't The Hesquiaht protocol, signed by Chief Councillor April Charleson and Coma connection to Nuu-chah-nulth communities, values and principles. Join us to nights at the institution. Nuuchah -nulth Director Kyra Mason on behalf of the staff, with President Deb Facebook: Glennsollitt Twitter, @glennsollitt The third clank the Descendant Class, Foxeroft and Vice President Ken Watts on behalf of NTC, is the sixth of its kind express what you want for your children, your family and your community. We look which repress. children of the Indian to be negotiated by Nuu -chair-nulth Nations. Green Party Candidate for Courtenay -Alberni forward to this opportunity to work together on common issues. At the center of residential school survivor. The lacer "It makes me happy," said Foxcroft about the willing Hesquiaht leadership, and our discussions will be the intent of caring for our children - Nuuchah- nulth's most dant of a Survivor Class consists of all the good start the protocol offers in the way of relationship building. "We all have persons who arc the children of Survivor a responsibility to children and families." Kleeco Kleeco precious resource. Class Members or were adopted either April thanked Councillor Bernard Charleson for bringing this "living document" To all of the Games Sponsors! legally or traditionally by a Survivor and to the point of signing, and It will beer regularly. The protocol sets our These two days on September 29 - 30e, we will provide: their amuse. how Hesquiaht will work with Usma and families to protect children and give The riss -path Games Stall would like to thank allot our myoonon who "The lawsuit aims to close a gap in families hand up when they need it. donated to the 2015 NTC Shop. Gama an avenue for community voice, which thousands of daytime students at Watts congratulated Hesquiaht for putting their children first. aoroaioti.. = ,...,,ra.1.64"."" residential schools -which operated from wish to sec opportunity for participants to create more of what they roughly 1874 until 1996 -were denied monetary compensation in the govern- There will be many opportunities for you to share, speak, discuss and make schools - V Scotiabankm ment's 20D6 Indian Residential recommendations. There will also be opportunities to learn, listen and build Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) in the understanding by: same manner . students residing in the giCHATWIN so -called "day schol- 16 Al.nenNíAtrtoAUTO 3OCkl. schools. While the l000 -or cermaq ENGINEERING apply for individual .sear hearing about the history and original intention of Usma; ars" could ment for abuses experienced in school, w y11;- Victoria Webs RATCLItt & Oort ruer funding, services and mandate; they were excluded from -common expe- 42*árrr,t learning more about Usma programs, rience' compensate. for having attend- displays the ribbon n r 'WN,=ika ed," reads the Justice for Day Scholars learning more about current policy and legislation; the Qnrrguuatnl website wwwjustmefndsywhnlars corn a.ntPtiw. The suit also seeks declarations regard- Language Saucily making recommendations for what is needed and what you wish to see for the ing Canada's role in the failure to protect non for Best Non. moose future of Usma. Aboriginal language and culture, and looks for compensation for the children Commercial booth animism., and the bands to which wawtawe History: survivors belong. at the ftwommoim tow In 1981 at the NTC AGM Nuu -chah -nulth leadership, community and elders According to the website, the lawsuit Port Alberni based health and moving forward repres very Ab- expressed a desire for change and the creation of Nuu -chah -nulth original person, from oast to mast, who Fall Fair held KinaCentributions child welfare services. Communities advocated for the creation of Usma. Over the attended an Indian Residential School as Sept. 10 through past 30 years, through many changes - the original intention set: "It is Everyone's a Day Scholar. The plaintiffs, represented by Peter Sept. 13. our children, youth and families" responsibility to care for, protect and look after Grant & Associates and Phillips Gill remains a priority for the work we do. LLP, claim that Canada acted unlawfully and harmed those who attended at the Travel costs WILL residential schools, and their children and non AIM pen ***Lunch and snacks provided each day - Accommodation and NOT be available. first nations communities. Continued on page 17. 1 Page 4- Ha- Shilth -Sa- September 17, 2015 Update from the NTC President and Vice -President + 1' September 17, 2015 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 5 The following is a brief report from the give the opportunity for island Fila Na- Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council (NTC) tions ln conned wish potential business 2015 Health Ability Fair ... Save the date! President Deb Foxcroft and Vice -Pres- partners/investors to help contribute to Every day, somewhere within our s of the DAC group have now passed to [tend the 2015 Health Ability Fair, in us. We will be starting at 9 am. each idem Ken Wets Moor Nuuchah -nulth First Nations economic development and communities, someone with a disability away over the years, including both lead - Port Albemi at the Alberni Athletic Hall, day, lunch will be served both days, and cent wink, action and lead to self-sufficiency. our is snuggling to make it through their and committee members. on October 7 & 8, 2015. Come out and on the first evening we will be serving the past several Title and Rights develop,tt over day. More often than not People with. This has been extremely difficult to ac- hear the presentations, ask your dues. dinner and has ing some fun with some The Nuu - a months. A similar report will occur at the disability wail) not ask for help. Sadly, cept Yet, we are committed to continue ona, give us your suggestions! entertainment. 28, 2015. chah -ninth -p.cio k NTC AGM on Monday, Sept. because they have heard "no" too often to promote education and awareness and t Your input matters and is important to We hope to see you there! Phut Federal Election Tribal Council a 1. e ,' and been turned away. do whatever we can to bring together the (scheduled October 19', 2015) has been Cw'f- 3 IQJî The NTC Disability Access Awareness ones who need support and information, City of Pori Alberni A federal election strategy has gone to developing tenomossly to build relationships will Committee was established by the Nuu - with those who maybe able to help in facilitated g all levels of government and met with EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES the NTC Directors for Nuu .chah -uulth chah-nulth leadership in 1989. Some of rome way. Nations' consideration. The President strategies various officials both elected and non at the past leaders who were great support- We extend an invitation to each of you and Vice -President have had the oppor- with inter- the municipal, regional district, provin- The City of Port Alberni is currently accepting applications for the ested member cial and federal levels. The NTC has also imam to raise Nuu -shah -nulth concerns 11 following casual positions: at all levels, including Deb Foxcroft who First Nations l: r built a very strong relationship with Pro- has discussed issues with NDP Leader focused on C't axial (First Nations Summit, Union of TSESHAHT MARKET Recreation Receptionist Assistant (Casual) - Parks and Thomas Mulcair. Aboriginal E 1 - BC Indian Chiefs, BC Assembly of First GATEWAY TO PACIFIC Recreation Department Title and tl'm Nations and others) First Nations organ.- THE RIM We would be honoured if we could get T Cashier (Casual) Finance Department Rights s' zations as well as National (the Assembly - 100 per cent voter turnout from our Nun. PC Support/LAN Technician (Casual) - Information chah -ninth First Nations in our commun- the Tailhgorin of First Nations). Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and lawyer Louise Mandell Technology Department ties. As David Suzuki told Vice-President decision, Murdered and Missing Nuuchah -aullh strategy session on Tsilhgot'io Ken Watts, this may be one of the most Strategies attend. Indigenous Women include grass- Bah President Foxcroft and Vine- For information on required qualifications and how to apply go to important elections in our history. as take part in a high level meeting with roots/community level actions, as well as President Watts have echoed the state- the City of Pon Alberni website Education Minister Gail Shea. In partnership with - supportive ments of many calling upon the federal http: //tvtvty portalberni. ca/emplo ymen t- opportunities The the Vice- President, a lot of communica- a tiviumom President - - action by government to call national inquiry in -- tions , letters and resolutions at various ,` the NTC. murdered and missing Indigenous women and Vice- ' political levels have occurred to support Child across Canada, while at the same lime President of 7 - Nuuchah -vulth in our battle with UFO Elections Canada offices 4R and advocating for actin and change to help NTC have over the commercial roe honing fishery. Family put an end to violence against Aboriginal recently - annual. ilmd)e -media campaign & V Services women and children. met with addressed at the general Canadian public open seven days a week Hours of operation - 7:00 am - 10:30 pm School 1R On Sept. Reconciliation for supporting the Nuu -ebah -ninth fishing Elections Canada offices in each of from 9:00 am. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday District 470 29 and Both Phone: 724 -3944 rights court decision Canada's 338 federal electoral districts from 9:00 am. to 6:00 p.m., and Sun- to advo- iA Sept.. 30 at Deb and ( Coast wide Allocation Framework/ lrl) E -mail: tseshahtmarket @shaw.ca full service hours days from 1200 p.m to 4:00 p.m. (local are now offering cote for Malt Mahs Ken Endpoint-The NTC has been made Web address: www tseshahtmarket ca Offices are now open Monday to Friday, Wet. tango * I` in Taeabaht have ! \ ` aware of e DFO policy regarding an Electors can visit any of over 400 Elec- courses ¿ territory, advo- "endpoint" for any First Nation fishery . tions Canada offices to get information, throughout nn lA i``. á / the NTC cated to This means that no matter what type of o register, or to vote. the school , t, will be i fishery our Nations negotiate, the Gov- _ t Electors can vote early for candidates host age all 2015 Federal Election All- Candidates Meeting Nuu- chah-nulth Tribal Council President Debra Foxcroft airman of Canada has seta pre- deter- in their electoral district at any Elections all grade strategy levels of with mined limit, or endpoint, and no Nation Canada office across the Gantry until levels, speaks NDP Leader Tom Mutest', session govem- will have access to the resource beyond -Alberni Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. (local The regard-, mene to embrace the Truth and Reconcili. The Electoral District of Courtenay NTC this point, _ time). To vote, electors must bring proof ing USMA Child and Family Services atioirConunission will continue to advocate and lobby for whether Monday September 28th at 7:00 PM of identity and address. focused on solutions to help our agency (TRC), "Calls to full First Nations control of First Nations for food, . To find the location and contact infor- Education and/or Education Jurisdiction. with the important and tough work they .. I Action" report with social 1 Co- hosted by: mation of Elections Canada offices, elec- Recommendations. Employment and Training do. Voter or cer- - tors can use the online Information The NTC President and Vice- President Not only do mu- The Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council (NTC) We are proud to repot that our Ab rigi. anal, Service or contact Elections Canada at have continued to put pressure on the l nicipal, regional, net Skills and Employment Trainings Aboriginal & Hupacasath First Nation 1- 800'463 -6868. federal government to release funds provincial and Fed- agreement (which funds Nuu -chah -ninth or Treaty ta --'.° "Electors can stop by any of our offices under the Enhanced Prevention Focused eral governments Employment and Tmining/NETP), has Right on any day before October 13 to reg- (EPFA) funding as B.C. is play a role in the been extended for not only the 2015 /2016 Approached or for islet a con early. This option maybe one of the only provinces where First Td recommendations, fiscal year, but the 2016/2017 fiscal year economic Candidates: particularly helpful for those who will Nations do not receive the funding. We but Canadians do as well. fisheries. be outside of their tiding on voting days, will continue to advocate to receive the as well. We will continue to advocate and John Duncan, Conservative Party of Canada Health British Columbia like those travelling or away for work. support we need to keep our children out lobby for action on all recommendations Recent developments have occurred The NTC delivered a letter last year on Gord Johns, New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada There is no need to wait to vote," said around the area of Child and Family of care in the first place. from the TRC. 11 the Premier and her Cabinet Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand Fisheries Sept to Strategic Planning Carrie Powell- Davidson, Liberal Party of Canada Services and the integration into the regarding Nuu-chah -ninth First Nations Fisheries remains an important issue We now have. strategic plan in place Party of Canada First Nations Health Council/Authority. and the nad Glenn Sollitt, Green for all NTC member First Nations and that has helped guide the The NTC President and Vice -President to have full Voter options the President and Vice -President have work of the President, election now underway, now have direction from our Nations to consultation, Who: Aboriginal Voters & Canadian Citizens concerned about Aboriginal Issues For the federal been active in lobbying, advocating and Vice-President and the can choose the voting option that entire that. proper process is followed accommo- electors presenting on various Nuu- cheh -nuhh organization as whole. in the Courtenay -Alberni Riding their schedule. They can vote: and direction is given from our Nations dation and best suits to achieve the fisheries including: ;`w Since the adoption of the on election day, on Monday, October 19 mandate merry out this free, prior Herring -Our President has had the op- y1P strategic plan, the NTC the Courtenay -Alberni polls on Friday, October 9; work. We want to reduce the number of and informed What: An all- candidates meeting with the candidates for at advance children in care and help improve Potemity to sign a declaration regarding .., has focused on various Saturday, October 10; Sunday, October the consent in . electoral district with a focus on Aboriginal issues. Candidates will be able to quality of life but we herring with our panne the Italia. Hei- issues and concerns, but 11; or Monday, October 12 for all our people, any talk and Kitasoo First Nations, as well in particular has worked then the floor will be open for questions related to in person at any of the 400+ Elections want to ensure proper processes are in resource provide opening remarks and place to help the necessary organizations diligently on capacity Canada offices across the country, before development g Aboriginal Issues and Concerns to achieve building and communica- 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13 the 'Wm within our ! e f s tions. We look forward by mail. Electors must apply to vote mandate todo Nations' Port Alberni) to sharing more of what Where: Hupacasath House of Gathering (5500 Ahaswinis Drive, by mail before 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Since NTC is doing with our membership and October 13 Economic then the President and Vice- President increasingsing our capacity building within Electors can submit their application Development have et with senior level officials from When: Monday September 28th, 2015 at 7:00 PM - out Nations, with a focus on governance, online or rail a paper application form. The Nuu various Ministries raising Nuu -chah- chah -ninth to help strengthen the sold foundation Forms are available online and at any nuhh concerns, issues and priorities. Tribal Council our Nations require. Elections Canada office or Canadian mis- As you may know, BC is one of the will sion abroad. They can also be requested beast . g only Provinces in Canada that does not k t151 -till kt WHY: to -Meta Ailid by calling 1- 800-463 -6868. share gaming resource revenue sharing Vancouver Aboriginal issues aren't only Electors voting by mail should plan Is- with First Nations. The President and land ahead. They must allow time for their Aboriginal Vice -President have received support important to Aboriginal people, Business Match voting kit to reach them and for their help lobby and advocate ensuring the conference in they are important to all marked ballot to return to Elections portion of funding from gaming revenue Canada. Snuneymi within the Province of BC is delivered Canadians First Nation w Marked ballots must be received by the directly to BC Pint Nations. day deadline or they will not territory of Relationship building election Feb. NTC Vice President Ken Watts, Ber- be counted. Visit elections.ea for more Newel°, Since both the President and Vice- Presi- 15 to Feb. 17. ard Valcourt and President Debra details. dent have taken office, they have worked For more information please contact Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council, Vice President Ken Watts 2016. This will p . ist. kty Foxcroft. (250- 724 -5757 or ken.watts @nuuchahnulth.org).

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September 17, 2015 -Ha -Shill i -Set -Page 7 Page 6- Ha- Shitth -Sa -Sep ember 17, 2015 Alberni bed ncwspers i. LETTERS and KLECOS Courtenay - published by the Courtenay-Alberni was created by the 2012 federal electoral boundaries redistribu- -chah-nuit,. Tribal ('anon! lfas'harh.00 will include letter, received front its modes. Letters MUST be signed tion. Once the 2011 election votes are redistributed for the new boundaries, we can sec rot distribute Io the members of the by the wrier and have the writer's full name, address and phone number on them. how close the race could be in the 2015 election. -nimber Fini .. as well, Names can be withheld by request Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. as other interested groups We reserve the right W edit submitted material for clarity, brevity, grammar and good Conservatives 25,797 vote or 44.89 per cent and individuals. awe. We will definitely not publish lakes dealing with tribal or personal disputes or New Democratic 23,400 votes or 4072 per cent rotation and original work swtn that arc critical of Nuuchah -nulth individuals or groups. Green 3,935 votes or 6.85 per cent contained in this newspaper iz All expressed in Inters to the editor are purely those of the wrier and will Liberals 3,860 votes m 6.72 per cent by copyright and may not be pots td not oarily coincide with the views or policies of the Nuuchah -null,. Tribal Others 480 votes or 0.84 per cent Iucd without written Council -or its member Flat Nations. Ha- Shìlth -Sa iacl des paid advertising, but permission from. this dom not Imply la- Shillh.S. or Nuucha4-n91th,Trihpl Council recommends Or Cmmenay -Alberni has been designated an "Aboriginal Swing Riding", endorses the content of the ads. - one of 51 ridings in Canada whore, if the Aboriginal population were to Nttuchah-nulth Tribal Council PO. Box 1383, "Rock The Vote", then Nuuchah -nulth voters would be a deciding factor on Election 2015 this Port Alberni, B.C. who will be the Member of Parliament representing riding. VOY 7M2. Telephone: (250) 724 -5757 Toolkit produced to Election Census) NTC 2011 Fax: (250)723 -0463 Demographics (According to the Canada W'rh page: mol,huahiltheoeom Ethnic groups: 88.4 per rent White, 8.0 per cent Aboriginal *retook: Hashilthee Arc . vote help get out Nuu- chah -nulth Ha- Shilth -Sa asked... 2015 rates: By Debora Steel movement changed the engagement of Oct. 19. Subscription and Indigenous people in Canadian politics. Watts hopes that Nuu -Shah -ninth na- For the post two years, the Federal Fisheries Minister Federal Court injunction In 2014 rotestactivi- 535.00 per year in Canada and 540 Ha- Shilth-Su Reporter tried to open the commercial roe herring fisheries on in 2015. N bat tool you and your parry do to respect per year in the U.S.A. and $45 per Watts said it's about more than that old fions will also work to develop trans- the West Coast of Vancouver Island (WCVI) despite NuuNudes -ehnh -ninth knowledge about herring, to avoid the your in foreign countries. Payable b, An Election Toolkit has been prepared saying, 'If you're not part of the solu- portation plans to get their voters to the Nuu- concerns about low herring confrontations of 2014 and 2015, and to usure conser- to help leaders and talesman in Nuu - tion, you're part of the problem.' It's now polls, continued chah-nulth the and snstainabilitt of WCVI hcrri communities get their mem- Your solution matters. Your vote mat- Ensuring Nuuchah-nulth -aht are regis- abnndance. The actions of the Fisheries Minister led ta tanna Nuuchah -nulth Tribal Co ;. chah-nulth bers prepared to vote and engaged in ters.' He said he's noticed on his social tered to vote is also a big concern. Aller issues for the upcoming federal elation. media accounts more of his contacts being on hold for an hoot with Elections Manager: Editor'Rrptmcr bee - ase.. Ken Watts vice-president of the Nuu - sharing information on what the political Canada to ensure he was registered, Debora Seel (Ext. 243) chah -ninth Tribal Council, worked on the parties are saying... and promising. And Watts ended up just going to the Ser- (250) 724-5757 moan with President Deb Foxmoft. It some of those people who are now shar- vice Canada office in person when he Fax: (250) 723-0463 contains: ing, Watts would never have guessed that received his confirmation. debes ee&Abruachahnu /thurg leafing notes on import. Nin-chah- they were politically active. People who His mailing address and his physical nulth issues for area candela. (Fisher- were saying they didn't care, are address were different, and that caned Reponer 'es, Education, and Child and Family now they do. difficultly iy pulling up his infornution, Denim Titian (Ext. 240) Services are jest afew among them); Aboriginal interest in federal politics he explained, something many voters in (250) 724-5757 10 questions that can be asked of is at all -time high, Waits said, and the rural or remote communities may open- Fax: (250) 723 -0463 candidates specific to Nuu- Shah -nulth legacy of the Idle No More movement Me,

deviseitiian (a':rruuchuhnulrh,org concerns; will motivate en those who And Andit looks like others are (monad 'letter of confirmation of residence have never voted in Canadian election by the Elections Canada processes. Audio i Video Technician template' for members straggling with before-to make the effort to cast a bal- Tseshaht Chief Councillor Hugh Drakes Mike Woos (Eel 238) problems having the required identifies. lot. on his Facebook page Sept. 2 complained (250) 724-5757 tion to vote; "I think we are in a new time" of the difficulties he was having in get- la Fax: (250) 723-0463 information on "Aboriginal Swing He said the goal should be to have 100 ting election materials to hand out to Cord Johns Glenn Sollttt Carrie Powell -Davidson mien. wemtehmtr6ahoulrh.n,g Ridings" where the Indigenous vote per cent voter turnout, and he's particu- his members. The local office told him John Duncan Green Party of Canada Liberal Party of Canada could determine the outcome (all three larly focused on young voters, saying the he could go into the office and write Conservative Party of Canada New Democratic Party of Canada that and Oceans related to the WCVI The Green Party has comprehensive In considering the rationale behind the Client Services Representative ridings in Nuu -Shah -ninth territory fall low participation of youth in past elec- down the information on the posters The Department of Fisheries Confonmtion that is into this category-Coutenay- Alberni, fions is not acceptable. they had 'bore, but he couldn't get those is responsible for determining halo roe herring fishery is just one indicator of a policy to respect the rights of Aboriginal recent Heiltsuk Nation position it Holly Stocking (Ext. 302) the Island River and Co- But not only does Watts want people rials from them to take back to his abundance and maturity for determining broken relationship between the Harper peoples. It goes far beyond fishing and advocating for joint management of - 723 North -Powell (250)724 -5757 Fax:(250) -0463 on the central B.C. Coast wicham- Malahat- Langford); to vote, he wants them to be informed members. openings and closures. Their mandate government and Aboriginal people. includes speedily moving to implement herring fishery holl3:amhingfpwu ochehnolih.n.g and important information from Elections voters. Part of the NTC election strategy Drakes also wanted information on the includes ensuring that any harvest is car- The Harper Conservatives have con - the UN Declaration on the Rights of with the Department of Fisheries with the Doper Canada on voter registration; is to have candidates address Nuu -chah- changes to election rules, and the local rid sustainably. ,neatly failed to engage seriously with Indigenous Peoples. Oceans, explicit io refers to the of the Federal Government I fort that DEADLINE: and much more. nulth commis directly, and NTC will be office told him to write it down and give The fishery mks should be based on First Nations regarding fish allocations The policy specifically people to be is critically important that the person Watts said he has been hearing in can- organizing all- candidates forums in the it to ha m fm. biology and science and not politics, and whether at inherent rights of Aboriginal it to to serve tins tiding understand Please role that the deadline fur enmity meetings that this election, in three constituencies'mercies in Nuuchah -tinter A number of comments were made in it is my interest to ensure that this is how thetreaty negotiation table or through consulted havetheirrightsrespec- elated and be supportive of this First Nation's submissions tin out next ISSUS is pan cular is one of the most important to enitories. So far, the North Eland- reaction to bis post Someone provided decisions are made. meaningful deliberation at ministerial or ed and accommodated. The Green Party of Canada will en- aspiration to save and grow the herring Fist Nations people and that Indigenous Powell River riding event will be held the Elections Canada website. Unrolls. official levels. corporations to a level that will support both Ilctober9,2015 nations needed to get the vote at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at Thunderbird Hall in newly. not all First Nations people have Despite repeated warnings by Nuu- ure that governments and fishery Supreme Court their traditional fishery, as well as that of Aller d,al date,,nmedal snbmitied and out He said the tool kis one component Campbell River, cohostd with Wei Wan computers in their homes... Intern chah -moth leaders, the Conservatives alike respect the 1990 the commercial fishery. judged appropriate wet a b: ewmn tied within that overall strategy. Kum Nation. The Courtenay- Alberni rid- access. and une seniors arc not as com- have mismanaged BC's herring fishery of Canada Sparrow decision upholding such as fishing and The Federal Liberal Party of Canada has Soxier»J but. if material is still Watts said he learned from his late ing events are planned for 7 p.m. on Sept. pour asst as younger purple are, he into a sorte of crisis through course of Aboriginal rights be 10th, 2015, committed to a relevant, will be included in the father, George Watts, how important it 28 at the House of Gathering, co-hosted replied. Another person commend that uncertainty and division, the right of Aboriginal peoples to on September /allowing issue. and accommo- to protect Canada's oceans. was to vote, and that each vote counts. by the Hupacasath Nation and Oct 9 at she had tried to register online, but her New Democrats understand that the consulted about decisions plan In an ideal world. submissions would that impact their This includes, among other things, Ken has voted in every elation he could Yuululd?atb Govmment House, m -host- reserve was. Hotted. fishery is essential to both the coastal dated in those decisions plan be typed fathe than Mad -water. The June 2014 roe becoming old enough to vote, he ed by Yuuhr7d7ob Nation. On Septa 3, Drake updated his page economy and the culture of the Nuu - resources and their future. Articles can be sent by snap to decision in the Tsilhgot'in Reinstate the $40 million cut from said. But he realizes, for many Moan's not "If our people become informed and get with news that Elections Canada in Otta- chah-nulth and that the herring are es- Supreme Corot hashi4haawnauch,hnulth.org a path for recognition the federal government's ocean science the case. out to vote we've done our job." wa had read his complaints and corrected sential to other species, New Democrats case tits blazing (Windows PC). intergenerational and monitoring programs, and restore There time, not long ago, that Another pan of the strategy involves him. Broker mid the Pon Alberni office understand the interdependency of the of Aboriginal title, The pictures must include was* o Savored hater one and communal nature of title must be scientific cap bdihes at the Department Indigenouss people thought their voice transmuting votes a the polls. Watts was "wrong" and that headquarters meld people to the environment and of add,,"tion or salsa) and a return Fisheries and Oceans; Foxeron have to to help our species to another. respected. of address. wasn't being listened to, so why bother and committed driving provide "lots of information The DFO scientists seemed to have also Specifically the Green Party will; Re- establish thorough environmental Pictures with no return addrem will to vote if it didn't mean anything, Watts Cars b most of the advanced polls in members" region,. And HQ would sod Ensure that governments and corpora- assessments, wan amendments '. day understood, especially with respect to mum on file. Allow two four weeks told Ha- Sfnith-Sa. But the Idle No More the Pon Alberni area and on voting that material out that day of tions respect the Sparrow decision (moo mask by the Harper Gonservatives to for the herring fishery and the importance { miming the Aboriginal nght to fish), the the Fisher. Ant and other legislative Photocopied or faxed photographs keeping it closed, but the Minister chose Legal and Haida decision (the right of Aboriginal changes, and inmrpomte modem safe- cannon be accepted. to ignore both the Nuu -chah -nulth our ocean and freshwa- Information her own experts peoples to be not just consulted their guards to protect Protecting the west coast fisheries has concerns ,dated regarding deci- ter fish habitats; COVERAGE: resources and Work with provinces, Indigenous The advert.. ages that the oubliette. to be a pnonty for all of us, not just the Mors that may impact ter Ha-Sh to effec- iHh'Sa , stakeholders, '5 3 the Tsilhqottin decision; Peoples, and other viol I non bc liable for datum. 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P...,add Page 8- I1, 1- Shilth -Sie -September 17, 2015 North Island - September 17, 2015- Ha- 5hilth -Sol- Page 9 Powell River Cowichan-Malahat- North Island -Powell River was re- created by the 2012 federal electoral boundaries Langford redistribution. Once the 2011 election votes are redistributed for the new boundaries, Cnwichan- Langford was re-created by the 2012 federal electoral boundaries we can see how close the race could be in the 2015 election. Malahet- redistribution. Once the 2011 election votes are redistributed for the new boundaries, we can close the race could in the 2015 election. Conservatives 23,425 votes or 46.03 per cent see how be New Democratic 21,239 votes or 41.74 per cent 20,818 43.59 per cent Liberals 3,236 votes or 636 per cent New Democratic votes or 20,565 votes 43.06 per cent Greens 2,623 votes or 5.15 per cent Conservatives or votes ne 7.23 per cent Others 367 votes or 0.72 per cent Green 3,452 Liberal 2,772 votes or 5.100 per cent Others 153 votes or 0.32 per rent North Island Powell River is designated an "Aboriginal Swing Riding'', one of 51 ridings in Canada where, if the Aboriginal population were to Cowicban- Malahat- Langford teen "Aboriginal Swing Riding", then Nuu- chah -norm .pees would be factor on "Rock The Vote", deciding e of 51 ridings in Canada where, tithe Aboriginal population were to who will be the Member of Parliament representing this riding. men Nuuchah -nulth voters would be deciding factor on Them are about 7,1310 Aboriginal voters m this riding (Source: Bob Joseph) "Rock The Vole who will be the Member of Parliament representing this riding. asked... There are about 5,445 Aboriginal voters in ibis riding (Source: Bob Joseph) Ha- Shilth -Sa The Duth and Reconciliation Commission(TRC) recently released their to First Nations Child and first place. After years of promises, the Federal Government has Base funding for federal support of a Aetlo " report with 94 recommendations . What are you and your party commiedcommitted yet to release EPFA federal funding to BC First Nations (one of -Sa asked.. on a set in 1989. In 2007, after Ha- Services is based formula Shilth Family to doing to ensure that all federal government r commendations are implemented? years of recommendations, the Enhanced Prevention Focused the only Provinces in Canada that has yet to receive the fond- Approach (EPFA) began to be rolled out region by region. This ing). What are you and your part committed to do to ensure funding would help prevent children from entering care in the that EPFA dollars flow to B.C.?

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Maria Manna Martin Barker Alúmtl(:regor Fran Hun04ieonnela Brenda Peter Schwarsbolf s Party of Canada Green Perry of Canada Liberal Parry of Canada Laura Smith Rachel Blaney Sayers Conservative Party of Canada New Democratic Green Party of Canada liberal Party of Canada fully sup- When the Truth and Reconcilialinn Conservative Party of Canada New Democratic Party of Canada Barker, to ran for the With the release of the Troth and Rec- The Green Patty of Canada Martin was chosen Ac- It is unconscionable that the Assembly final report, we ports the implementation of all federal Commission released its "Calls to The treatment of and lack of respect for I am a member of the Hupacnsath First Conservative Party after the invitations onciliation Commission's Fbst Nations and the First Nations forward, govemment recommendations- As the tion" report, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau First Nations peoples by the Harper gov- Nation and I am proud to be the Green of to answer Ha- Shilth -Se's questions were have been given a path towards and Caring Society had to Green Party of Canada candidate for Co- wasted no lime accepting the recom- ernment is simply unacceptable and this Party candidate for the North Island - Child Family sent out to the candidates_ We recently finally implementing real reconciliation. and a former including adopting the UN's I turn to the Canadian Human Rights Com- not let the Corn- wicben-Malahat- Langford mender., is one of the reasons why am running Powell River riding. II have served on the ant the material out to him and con - New Democrats will chief, l recognize Declaration on Me Rights of Indigenous for the NDP in this federal election. Council and as a Director most.. seek justice and equality of received the ques- report he leftle to simply gather elected First Nations of Ilupucaath homed that his tram mission's initiate child and family services on reserve. with Indigenous the historic importance of the Troth and People. He has also promised to I know firsthand the importance and of the Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council. tion. We were sold they had forwarded dust We will consult will immediately Reconciliation Commission (TRC) "Calls an inquiry into missing and murdered contribution of the First Nations Child The Green Part recognizes the im- A Liberal government the question along to others in the party peoples and work together to implement the 2 per cent funding cap on to report. This report marks a Indigenous women. and Family services programs. For portance of prevemalire programming remove to provide an answer. They told us that real reconciliation - including impie- And." Nations programs and will ensure new ere of reconciliation and is a major As the Liberal candidate for Cowlchm- several years I had the honour of being dollars, such as the Enhanced Prevention First they were fully aware of the press dead- ranting the principles of the United equitable towards addressing the dark legacy Malahat- Langford, I believe it is time m an foster parent. I know that Focused Approach (EPFA), with regards that all First Nations receive line and understood getting the answer Nations Declare.. on the Rights of step mamas to advance the process of ilia. for and family services on a of Canada's Aboriginal policy act maw this is component to the ins to having healthy First Nations families funding child to us was lime We had hoped Indigenous Peoples. This is tap priority are... clinical sensitive TRC report your anger risen cs riel schools and cultural genocide. tion. The amass movement of the lives of children and and enoles. to have M . Baker., response in lime for n moving forward. Green Party candi- and frustration with the sinusnu que. By families by keeping those family The number children in rare is far too When it canea to deckling where We will also act immediately to start I was proud. be e essential of for our readers to compare his answer we can should be made, we will child date when, in lune, the Green Party of adoptingu recommendation, I at a investments gaps in education, f connections. However, know that them high and must be reduced substantial to the others in this ridico, however, no eliminating May introduced say we are listening to you and show you gaps in the are the future look ato Fins Nations' communities and we welfare and health services, as outlined in Canada leader Elizabeth continues to be madman rate. First Nations youth response was received. To be fair, will our 040110n- for First Nations the House of Commons to we are sincere m rebuilding currentnt system and that our kids need and for Fist Nations' communities and care leadership guidance. allow Mr. Barker the the same time as the Report. in ship. communities know best what will work is to a table the TRC recommendations. The ose ere better. must be taken to ensure that they remain prepare an answer The NDP committed building the other candidates to Prime them and a Liberal govemment will motion received unanimous consent. Back in 2005, then Liberal It Is simply unacceptable that BC in their families and be raised within our for and hope to have it for the next issue of natiointo.nation relationship with India- This demonstration of support from the Minister Paul Martin signed the Kelowna continues to wait for funding for En- culture. be a willing palmer to implement Fist Ha- Shilth -Sa. We wilt share it on our cans peoples. Commons suggests Canada is Accord that committed $5 billion over hanced Prevention. The very thing As an MP, I work Nations led approaches to the challenges hashilthsa when we House of beat will immediately Io ite al www tom the We open extending the ready to follow the lead of First Nations five yearn to improve Masks. for children and for families ism find the see that the EPFA funding gets to OC. they face. are to receive It tuno words into ac- employment. and living conditions for most appropriate ways to keep families First Nations communities, to ensure pre- Enhanced Prevention Focused Approach across Canada, and Aboriginal peoples. That agreement was together. And the best way to accomplish ventative dollars got into the communities for child welfare boding to British Co- tions. own expert cegrow- signed by the premiere of the Provinces, is by prevention. We should not just lumbia, if that is the approach BC Fist As result of my Out as as possible. and the leaders of themselves would best ing up on reserve facing daily struggles Territorial leaders, be clearing Band -Aid style solutions. We A eryreview of rates for EPFA shall be Nations decide Nations woman, I am com- five national Aboriginal organizations must find long tom and the conducted in conjunction with First Na- meet their needs. as a First solution Canada dumped Liberals also know chat, if we are to mined to ensuring that our history is not The Conservatism it only way that this can be accomplished is tions mitia to ensure that it covers in 2006. representation forgotten and that future generations do when they were elected with a federal government that is willing all the areas Eau require for truly deal with the over of of Nations how much we could have Indigenous children in care, we must also not experience such injustices. Just think to listen and to collaborate and to support preventative programming. 1- 10 years were We, the Green Patty of Canada, seek to accomplished, but instead however it can. imply not hap- Green is to provid- address the root causes -including high This' The pang committed the are return- a of Canadian Gov. wasted. Now, Liberals with the current Harper govern- ing sufficient funding to First Nations levels of poverty and disproportionate establish Council poring to the principles and objectives of lack of educational and economic oppor- ts. This new entity will bring mg lint lam committed to helping to make communities o that positive, effect are some of Nations, Matis, Inuit, federal, the Kelowna Accord. Here fe better for First children and meaniingful programs tunities for Indigenous purple in Canada. the First Nations and preventative things Liberal govemment will do for Harper government has slashed fed- provinciakterritorial, and makrye0bcal families and will do whatever 1 canto can be pot in place as soon as possible. The to the table as equal part - you. see that all the funding for all programs review any eral resources for First Nations communi- governments The Green Patty will reports we will a National Coun- of govemment net, lo co- operatively implement country First establish Mat are needed to improve the lives of and recommendations and cake them into ties and over SI billion work to including the TRC recom- cil for Reconciliation that will children is delivered. in the EPFA. funding intended for Indigenous Peoples wide policies, consideration reviewing implement the TRC's recommendations allowed to Lapse since 2009. mendations. I was so proud of our leader, Tom In addition to the EPFA issue, Greens has horn Reconciliation Nations must lead this process, and and develop a Federal he an adopt proposal In contra., a Liberal government will First Mulca'u, when announced that NDP hope other parties will our which recognizes Abongirul billion in cure have the power to guide how them teo- Framework, government is fully committed to a new fora Council of Canadian Govemmenls vest an additional $2.6 rights implemented, bused title and rights, including treaty Nations First Nations education over the next four nuvendaions are relationship with First peoples in (federal, provincial/territorial, local, and we will recognize Aboriginal on their paonnes on a Minn -lo-na01n Second, Canada. First Nations, Inuit and Moist Yore in Canada. page governments as full partners on page 10. Continued on 10. basis. Continued Continued on page 10. will net act unilaterally. We aim to address all spats of the . We on page 10. Condoned on page 10. Continued i

September 17, 2015- Ha- Shilth -Su -Page 11 Page 10- Ha- Shilth -See -Sep ember 17, 2015 Cowichan- Courtenay - Alberni candidates on commercial herring fishery t,., hupiimin wiiksahiiy'ap Malahat - Glenn Sollitt Cord Johns Carrie Powell- Davidson Green Party of Canada New Democratic Party of Canada Liberal Party of Canada helping us to be well Continued from page 7. Continued from page 7. Continued from page 7. Young Langford These policies protect the rights ofAb- and management ofre develop. will have positive impact on the many Low Blood Sugar in Babies and Children ae can't be related issues First Nations and those original people and will ensure that The within their This of CPTIA (combine palmitoyltramfemse Green Party will not ignore the advice of just "lip service", hollow consultations us on the West Coast, and throughout Can Injury to the Brain IA) is a new topic that nurses want Nuu - Cause candidates the Nuu -chah -nulth in respect to conserv- and endless scussion: action has tom Canada, have been working so diligently chah- nulth parents to be familiar with. of to the health of our What Should Parents Do? ing precious resources. speak louder than words. The survival to resolve pertaining NTC nurses say it is critically important Francine Gaccoyne, Community Health Nurse, reassures parents that healthy WCVI herring the fisheries depend on it oceans and fisher If bath parents are of Coastal First Na- on TRC Calls Specific to traditional will for newborns and young children (bout babies and young children are NOT at risk when they are fed regularly. fishery, I feel it to incorporate 11 is important to recognize the role If elected. I would use every means at lions ancestry, ask your family doctor to 'sandal 2 years of age) to be monitored for low " We suggest guidelines to follow regarding feeding' on newborn for CPTIA. At traditional ecological knowledge into of your Member of Parliament in this my disposal man MP to work behalf blood sugar. test your baby to action Canada, the West Coast General in Pon DFO management. I fished herring in process. Unlike Conservative MP's of the Federal Liberal Party of What is CPTIA? Hospital

1970s when the sire of the fish and Duncan and Tenney, II will stand up foe and potentially, the goverment of Cana- Alberni, the test for CPTIA is provided the CPTIA Is a genetic condition only Age 0 -3 Months 3-6 Months Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi blood runs were huge. We no longer enjoy.such our coastal communities in Ottawa. I will da, to collaborate with Firs. Nations and found in Aboriginal people nn the west along with other newborn tests if Goren Party of Canada stocks to engage with Nuu -shah -nuith leadership, other stakeholders, to implement these the parents are First Nations. urn; the herring need oast of Canada, Alaska, and countries Daytime feeding 3 -5 hours 4-6 hours I the includ- Community Health Nurse can help Continued from page 9. rebound.a Only through conservation and Elders and fishers and will respect commitments on the West Coast like Greenland and Siberia. This genetic Tour when well to ing the reestablishment sustainable you learn more about CPTIA. ... TRC repro including language better management will that occur. rulings of the courts. My role will be of occurred over 6,000 years ago. access to equal education, Alberni, take local priorities to Ottawa rather than herring fishery practices, informed and You must prevent low blood samba revitalization, As the MP for Courteuy- and It is estimated that up to 50% of the Nighttime 3 -5 hours 4-6 hours improving standards trying to priorities locally. assisted by the Heilsuk First Nation and your baby that is positive for CPTIA as well as housing the GPC Shadow Cabinet Critic for Fish- sell Ottawa's individuals who have both parents that feeding when well newborns and children under 5 a 1 the traditional Monitor and healthcare services. We realize that es and Oceans, 1 would work directly Moreover, I will stand up for fish and their demonstrably successful are coastal First Nations are affected by to effe,r the of the over the centuries. years old who do not feed regularly. holistic approach is necessary with First Nations to ensure their advice sustainability natural resources fishery practices CPTIA. Feeding when III 2 hours 2 hours lass blood sugar can happen when: truly close social and economic gaps is integral to the reestablishment of her- on which the Nuu -shah -nulth depend. Nuu -chah -nullh Traditional Diet day and night with vomiting and permanently. ring runs. Tom Mulca'u and New Democrats Our traditional Nutechah -ninth diet of Babies are sick Caned. must honour its fiduciary re- Traditional First Nation needs and stock understand that reconciliation will not be whales, fish, seal and shellfish is high diarrhea. Babies and young children are fasting sponsibility, treaty rights, and immediate- health are paramount to the needs of achieved without respectful nation -10- in long -chain fatty acids. A human body Age 6-12 Months Over I Year ly implement the lands claims agreements the commercial fishery. The GPC is the nation relationships. normally would store this kind of fat in fora medical or dental procedure. First Nations in the A baby or young child does not feed already negotiated for only party that does not "whip" MPs, so the liver. A fatty liver is not healthy and Daytime feeding 3 meals and 3 meals and for a long time I can pledge to work in the interests of can cause many health problems. when well 3 snacks Smacks to Prevent Low Blood Sugar t Astthe Status of Women Critic for the First Nations without threat of pressure Thousands of years ago, the Nuu - How in Babies with CPTIA Green Party of Canada. my first priority olherwim. chah -nulth people horn with this genetic Nighttime 8-10 hours 10-12 hours Use an alarm clock or timer as a remind- will be to work tirelessly towards estab- More information can be found by visit- condition, CPTIA, survived better than feeding when well er tn feed your baby regularly. fishing an inquiry into our missing and ing my website glen nolling p.0. and the others. That is why we still have this It is important to feed your baby often murdered Aboriginal women and girls. reading Vision Green policy 4.10.5. CPTIA genetic munition It has helped Feeding when ill On demand but If refusing or and get medical help when the baby is us survive for thousands of years on our day and night no longer than vomiting food and your baby gets sick and does not Maria Manna traditional did. sick. If 4 hours fluids, use the eat for several hours, rout baby can get Liberal Party of Canada North Island- Powell River candidates The genetic condition CPTIA can result If vomiting, feed Oral Rehydrotion very sick very quickly. Seizures, coma Continued from page 9. in low blood sugar for babies and young mere frequently Solution (ORS death can occur. We will work with you as partners to children if they go too long without feed- and even primal. Feed the baby an oral ¢hydration solu- ensure the goals you see are achieved. on Enhanced Prevention Focused Approach ing. Even if a child inherit. CPTIA. their tion (Pedialyte, Gambade, osmolíte arc.) Our goal i to create fairness and equality chance of a senous event is small (less Rachel Mane. Brenda Sayers Peter Sahwarahot with a teaspoon. If the baby has low of opportunity. Man 5 %) New Democratic Party of Canada Green Patty of Canada Liberal Party of Canada you will see an improve- Third, w will invest in you and your What are the Symptoms of blood sugar, Continued from 8. Continued from page O. Continued from page 1. lies. A Liberal government will Low Blood Sugar? An NOP^ovem t will establish a Working Nation -to-Nation at the na- and establish a new broader fiscal - Oral Reid dailies Solution Recipe national enquiry intoo the taue of miss. tional level, we can establish the levels of provides per year in core annual relationship with the Crown that over SS million (61 level teaspoons of Sugar ing and murdered Indigenous women respect and partnership that remake our First Nations communities with suffi- Rabies under One Year Sir funding for kindergarten through Grade (1/2) level teaspoon of Solt and girls within our first 100 days. We nation. Only when we restore First Na- cient, predictable, and sustained funding, Trembling or shaky Half 12 education Litre drinking or will implement the UN Declaration on tions'trust in the federal government can which refire. the actual costs of program Pale, cold, clammy or sweaty skin One Dick. $500 million over three years on boiled water, and thee cooled. the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and we we build relations by listening, respecting delivery. Sleepy and difficult to wake to feed education infrastructure such as repairing will consult and anon the findings of the rights, collaborating, and acting on joint A Liberal government immediately Cold hands and feet and building schools will Truth and Reconciliation Commission. actions. We must explore the potential re- engage First Nations in a re- Other regions, like Alaska, have had 550 million on Indigenous postsec- with We will improve essential physical infra- ofa powerful partnership based on a wed, respectful and inclusive public service announcements to warn ondary financial assistance Nation Local Pediatri- structure suchh as housing, schools, roads sustainable economy. Young Children may have these families about CPTIA for true time new funding to support and preserve to- Nation process to advance progress can, Dr Rh]an- and drinking water facilities. Canada must also build on the recom- identified Nations, Additional symptoms already. More health education needs to Indigenous languages and culture on priorities by First on Hughes, and There is still so much to do for Nun- mendations of the Troth and Recon- health Hungry be offered and more researeh needs mire The TRC recommendations are a fun- including housing, infrastructure, Community Health chain-ankh people and for all First Na- ciliation Commission. The Green Party Headache, Irritable or restless done. We know that we have to watch damental way for our society to rebuild and mental health cure, community safety Nurse, Heidi Nild- 'mss people across Canada I would be accepts all recommendations directed to Confusion, tired or sleepy, Blurred for low blood sugar in babies and young out relationship with Indigenous peoples and policing, child welfare, and duct furuk, hale both honoured to do that work on your behalf the federal level of government. We make sure the vision children affected by CPTIA. NTC nurs- and strengthen Canada as a nation. By tion. will Kelowna taken ..pedal One of those recommendations has Trouble holding things or walking es are including information on CPTIA working together, we can deliver real Accord -and the spirit of reconciliation interest ln the sub- long been demand of the Green Party; that drove embraced, and that its straight in their prenatal care of Nuuchah -ninth change. and create a society where your ilia ject of CPTIA and a on of inquiry into the missing objectives are met in line with today's mothers and families proper place in Canada is recognized and encourage families and murdered Aboriginal women. For more information, call Hupiimin celebeated- challenges. to know as much as Services) at Finally, we must promote Aboriginal Wnlctabiuy ap (Nursing possible. culture, language and history as a funda- 250-724 -5757. mental source of Canadian identity. The Gran Party supports the development of Aboriginal education curricula trot are The NTC Disability Access Awareness language and culture specific. 01, Mawr- Committee is pleased to announce HEALTHY I. The 2015 DAC Health -Ability Fair! living with a disability, family members Everyone is invited - this gathering is open to any NCN who is Family Care Work- or caregivers of a NCN living with a disability, NCN leadership, Social Workers, en Ray Sim to develop a design that Learn about our sustainable We protect the where ers, family and friends. In 2014, we commissioned renowned artist of the im- farming practices at we ,farm because in good for all fish would reflect the work and aspirations of the DAC group, and incorporate the message were greatly hon- cermaq.ca andrgood for future generations. portance and responsibility that each of us have to "take care of ourselves". We design symbolizes the oured with the design he created shown below, "Uusimch ". This beautiful to achieve a healthy importance of including Uusimch os part of our wellness plan as we all strive as Nuu -shah- nulth -aht. balance of spirit, mind and body and reconnection with who we are am. c el'(1"1 f?CJ us on October 7 & 8, 2015 @ the Alberni Athletic Hall. aqum bes. Join -r i

Page 12- Ha- Shilth -Sa- September 17, 2015 September 17, 2015- Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 13 Two of three demands met by Ahousaht Ha'wiih Long trip on a slow boat helps kids in care connect By Denise linen meeting, which included employees of farms, where that money is going and The third demand from protesters was By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reponer Cermaq who are Ahousaht members. where it was spent. the written assurance from the Ha'wiih, Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter He said the meeting was respectful and Paul said his stand against Ahousaht chief and council and Cemmq that the A small group of fish farm protesters productive. leadership is even stronger now that he's Yaakswiis site is permanently off the Children and youth in care were invited calling themselves Ahousaht Moncton, Fish farm protest leader and Ahousaht seen the protocol agreement between table. They said if these three demands to spend a day out on the ocean to travel andtheirsupporters,acceptedaninvim- ember Tom Paul agreed the meeting Camels Canada and Ahousaht He says were met, they would stand down. through the Broken Group of Islands on tion to meet with Ahousaht leadership was good and well chaired by Louie, but he will stand up to Ahousaht leadership They want the Vaakawiis system re- the Francis Barkley Aug. 19. and other band members at the Thunder. he said 'There is a lack of transparency and challenge them on clauses relating moved (but it's still there) and an they're Dubbed a cultural experience trip, its purpose was to bird Hall Sept. 14. and communication and 1 see this as a to vsi avion and consultation with staying," Louie said of the protesters' allow the children to see Tyre Ha wilco Marem ma Lewis George stepping stone to changing governance." Ahousaht membership. intention to continue the blockade of Me some of where they are from and help extended the invitation after protest- Ahousaht leadership was able to meet Paul said his group will rip apart the fish farm site. build their cultural awareness and that ers blocked the installation of Cannon, two of the protesters' three demands, agreement because of the lack of commu- The blockade began Sept. 9 after of their care providers, spend time with salmon farm just nosh of Ahousaht. providing copies of all protocol agree- nication. But he assures Ahousaht people Catnap Canada sent contractors out in social workers and create a correction Chief Councillor Greg Louie spoke to ments made between Ahousaht and the working for Cermaq that their jobs are a barge to work on the newly assembled with one another, said organizer Gina Ile- Shilth -S immediately following the salmon farm company, and information safe. floating pens at Yaakswiis. A group of Pearson, a family service worker at Usury on how much money "We want moratorium on salmon fora five protestors refused the work- Nuu- chah -nulth. Tep: Darrell Ross provided hahupa on Ahousaht received farms, meaning no more new farm sites, en access to the pens. Pan of the experience was to hear the aJ f1 t -,r7 Nuu- chah -aulth territory. and left Mem- from the salmon so their jobs are protected," said Paul. Continued on page 15. language being spoken, some history .l phis Dick and Lena Ross provided song. being told and some songs being sung ¡° k/- ?(RT along the way. Adding to the pleasure oy= ajtib EEO Your H @ei of all the guests on the Francis Barkley __ -rgBk Asi fa were Lena Ross and Memphis Dick, who Op n sang Nuumhah -nulth songs at a number Your How® of important sites, and historian Darrell pert Ross who told stones of the places that eluding a paddle song, which talks about the ship travelled by. working together as group to propel the Become a Foster Parent! Darrell talked about such thing, as the through the water. homelands of the Tseshaht people in the They sang a song composed by late Call today, Toll Free 1- 877 -722 -3232 or 250- 724-3232 Broken Group, the 400 geographical George Waits, gifted to Trevor Little, Carl Martin shows Ile- Shillh the first yew paddle he , place names along the Alberni Inlet in the which says' We arc getting stronger; We made 40 years ago. www.usmafosterhomes.ca Nan -char -nulth language, how the Ise- areSnot alone, but belong to everything.' share people came to be In Pon Alberni, he cold the story of children who went Foster Home Information Session October 6, 2015 Carving on the Edge darwtm sodr activities like hunting, fishing out exploring a beach on an island in the whaling, and winter ceremonies and Broken Group, and got separated from Ucluelet Community Center l0am- 11:30am jam -packed with fun - spiritual activities. their families by a high tide. When ells.., teacher at Haahuupayak School, boy hied to swim out into the dangerous Tofino- 3S1 Arnet Rd 1:30pm -3pm a. By Demme Titian and her granddaughter Memphis, asked waters to seek rescue, a whale pushed up Ha- Shilth-Sa Reporter the children to loot., "nest', a circle, and against him and put him back to shore. chah ninth started the with a prayer for a , .Nuu children begin journey Torino -It got off to a slow start but the 2015 Carving on the their journey honor' good trip, and then sang some songs, in- Continued on page 14. Edge festival quickly gained momentum as the Labour Day long weekend loomed, drawing the last burst ofTofino's summer tourists. The festival ran from Aug 29 to Sept 10. The festival has always offered a place to view the works of local carvers and a variety of venues for seeing artists in action. And it has always had a strong showing of Nuu -chah- nulth artists along with representation from other neighboring lint swims. I.3 er! This year's feature artist was Tseshahns Gordon Dick, who worked on a 10 -foot cedar screen from start to finish. The panel represents Gordon's memories and teachings from his lea'. grandfather. Named 'Teaching Foresight', the panel is an in- + tiCe terpretation of Dick's family teachings about the unmeant, les toe.a't of passing a healthy environment and lifestyle on to the next generations. 11 Organ a Norma Dryden said the big events were held, YeP2edt. Friday, Sept. 4, with a presentation by Tla- o- qui-aht's Menke ç In Transformation: The Evolution West Coast p0` ÿ Swan. of Cul- tural Expression was a slide show based on Malik. studies p5ta)s -,4 at UBC's Museum of Anthropology. Swan is a wntempo- nary artist with some of her works on display at the Carving Festival. JE\'I Later that evening Hesquiaht master caner Tim Paul shared ' the teachings of the Thunderbird through stories song and -,--, dance. He displayed four ceremonial pieces at the festival. On Saturday evening Kwakiutl mists from northern Van- couver Island presented their Origin stones through a variety Are your children up -to -date on their immunizations? of media. The show was by Kevin Cranmer and family. '%- -. ;I.' Following his presentation, award -winning director Barb Call to book your child's : _ Cranmer showed her documentary film, Potlatch. immunization appointment today! Most of the events took place at the Shore. Pier Events Building w Torino. Go" munit Mat.. nurse Events at other venues around Tofino included a family + to check n clinics are offered n yo u caning day that was held at the village green, various tan. community.w ing demonstration and tool -making lessons. There were cedar bark weavers demonstrating the an of weaving and showing their works. Community health nurses can: Tlaopui -dial canoe maker Carl Manin has been teach- yore cMá's immisnbtlnns ing people how to make full -sized canoe paddles from yew [hoot child is missing any wood. He had on display 40- year -old yew wood paddle that ..poor routine vseyw he made as young man. Mein said he started caning with his father and uncle at ...wear e1. immunization questions the age of 19 and the paddle was one of his first projects. Ile used the paddle many times and. he said, it finally broke. But yew wood paddles art not disposable. Carl vowed to liar the crack in his paddle and make it as good as new. Nuu- chah -nulth Nursing Services Thew were carved pieces of an on display at the venue, \ Southern 250 729-5757 D Central 125oí 725 -3357 Northern (2501283.2012 as oat as carving chase, and venous caving and weaving demonstrations. 1.5.5 F

Page 14- Ha- Shilth -Sa- September 17, 2015 September 17, 2015 -Ha- Shilth -See -Page 15 Protester vows to carry on BladeRunners Continued from page 12. the currents were not strong enough to Kitchen Helper Program The new Yeakswiis salmon farm is re- properly Bush the farm sites. placement for the Dixon Bay farm. which According man Aug. 11 message re- seam I ideally suited because of weaker leased byMsagmsiisHahoullhce McIntosh I Norton I Williams Stew- tidal currents. would Chartered Professional Accountants October 13th - November 13th 2015 It have been the sec- oedship Society (MOSS) and Ahousaht rand faun installed in that area, mid Paul. Business Corporation, the Hi wiih sought This is not the first time Paul has pro- to assure members that they had been The Nuu- chah -ninth Employment Training Program will be delivering tested against salmon farms in Ahousaht. studying the tenure application at length e BladeRunners Kitchen Helper Programme Port Alberni that will include: 'Specializing in First Nations taxation, lie helped lead a highly -publicized and determined that their best option was auditing & strategic management planning" attempt in 2002 to close down salmon st move the Dixon Pass WOOS the Health and Safety Certification farm in the onion, Back then, the fight better -suited Weal Wake.. McIntosh, CPA, CGA, CAFM, CFP Cory Kitchen Helper Skills was against Cermaq predecessor Pacific Ahousaht Ha'wiih asked Ceryoeq Cana- Mike K Williams, CPA, CGA, DipIT National Aquaculire. da tomose the Dixon Bay site and nano, Employment Readiness Workshops So ilk; 1;4 Social workers, foster parents and children in care tank a trip on the Francis Jason S Moore, CPA, BA, CGA The showdown was. settled after both more than two years to get the necessary panes agreed to meet Barkley on Aug. 19. Jay R Norton, CPA, FCGA, CAFM (retired) Job Start Clothing Supports in Ahousaht to dis- gov nt approvals for Yeakswiùm. A cuss their issues. In the end they reached thernsiieecapplicationit was 2nd Floor. 4445 Gertrude St Port Alberni. BC VOY 6J7 Assistance in Becoming Employed Camp sought an agreement that mapped out how refused Broken Group trip for B: 250-724 -0185 F1 250- 724 -1774 Toll Free: 86lì724-0185 by government agencies. Ahousaht and PNA could co -exist in the Paul ceased to be employed as Natural Ahousaht hat:midis. and Paul got job Resources manager in 2012, just as he BlydeHunners slant children and youth in care pppy f,^ as first nation liaison with the company. began to build his new house, he told Ha- `Z Ile mid back then there were only 10 Shilth -See. It was then that the M055 was Hesquiaht care to Tom Mulcair4NDP Continued from page 13. A trip for children in Ahomahts waking for the company and formed and the Ahousahi s hereditary 1 !Raid pe_to msM The song that accompanied the story Ile Springs Cove occurred on Aug 20, he says he began working to increase that chiefs took over Ahousaht's economic 'aging Unemployed Aged 19 to 30 talks about how the whale showed him a and there are plans to develop an umber. "I fought for jobs and benefits development and natural reanurce man. Have limited /no work history No El in past 3 ywrs way home. out' ceremony for children over the age for our people; it went from 10 jobs to Nat attending school Not eligible for or receiving er agent. Acceding to Paul, he lost his passed Island, of 19 who are leaving care. year income When the host Benson Valid Social Insurance Number Have barters to employment $3.5 million to Ahousaht management job without notice. Tseshaht The Nuu -shah -nult Tribal Council is the birthplace of rho peoples, Gord in jobs and contracts_ I did Oat' said Since that time, Paul says, he has been Lena and Memphis, both of Tseshaht, hosting an Usma Nou- chah -nult Forum Limited Seats Available Paul. tying to get information from MOSS. at Mahe sang a Welcome Song on Sept. 29 and Sept, 30, Mahl Contact NETP to apply Paul said he had hoped that Ahousaht Paul says the protestors are building The Francis Barkley was clod through in Port Alberni where they will further could find a compromise with industry support for their cause, but adds that it is Vise In Person: 4090 aN Avenue, Port Alberni the tenitories of a number of Nuu -chah- disarms how to move forward with the Johns and change the way fish farms operate. important for Ahousaht to work tog ether. rho future. The Phone: (250)723 -1331 Email: NETPureanaahnurte ninth nation on the way to its stop in Usma department into for Courtenay -Alberni "e "But 1 couldn't get people to come to "We really need to pull together in this is to all Nuu- chah- eulth, in- Ucluelel, where the kids were treated to a forum own BRInSH nT a stings" He said growing frustration because this' something that big carpo- visit at the aquarium there before the rap eluding, but not limited to, Hawiih, chiefs Canadä D,.t,.,ptA 16.: . with his job and changes within the tom- rations do around the world," said Paul. home. To keep the kids busy, 11u- a -thluk and councils, community members, foster Standing with pony caused him to leave. "They" come into unities, then they w du. non wwne w4+eMC Woe lnos mow snowed (fisheries) coloring hooks and crayons parent, children in care and youth that First Nations In 2010 Paul moved hack ro Ahousaht divide and conquer." were handed out so they could color were are. family care workers, social and began working for the band as Natu- Paul says he is a proud and passionate while learning the Nuu.chah -ninth names workers USMAMTC staff and Nu. reel Resource manager. The job allowed Ahousaht man and says he sees this pro- of sea creatures. chah-nulth First Nations staff. him to be involved in forestry, fishing and test as his springboard to be heard. At the request ofNUU-ehah -ninth elders, The goal of the USMA forum is to 1..778-427-6010!re r0u- mrr: 1-844-373-6714 Join us on Facebook all other natural resource committees. "The Ilex rite are doing their best to Using Nuu -chap -ninth is undertaking review where the USMA program come Dib.cvm/the.gord.johns / D ffgoroiahns lie was also involved in Ahousaht's work with the protestors," said Tyson number of activiries to help reconnect ffnm, where it is now, and make rec- gordinhnseàndp.ca GordJohns.ndp.ea fish farm rmnminee and was aware drat Alleo, speaking on behalf of A- Inahut children in care to then culture and re- ommendations that can be included in and on Twitter too. some existing salmon farms in Ahousaht Shewn Atlen. "wen are committed to work Mild their understanding of their corn. the strategic plan for the funded( this tonitory needed to he relocated because together to find snlotions." monks sers is.

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NdMSSION 1S TREE EV EISNONE IS wELCOmM ODGqasf For more info or to sign up contact or Naomi naomi@nedc,info, OÿGCAO . Clayoquot Jay 250- 619 -3450 Caledonia 250.724.3131 or 1- 866 -444 -6632 Ft'444 Action.org NEDC www.hashilthsa.com SS4R Building A Beaus Furors roi Buono.. ,'MAW W,ld:aJd.- September 17, 2015 mfr roe -. %,n+1t' 11 -''FK Her n Vr -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 17 Page 16- Ha- Shilth -Sa- September 17, 2015 Career in Health Care Day scholars -Elder Profile wo wan uag Information Session NETP il Continued 3. Isrbybeingmmersx g d from page entitled to a share Thursday October ist 2015 It is alleged that Canada did this by Bands that do not opt in will get no using the schools to attempt to eliminate money or benefit from this lawsuit, but aboriginal languages, cultures and midi. will retain their tight to sue Canada or INTERESTED IN WORKING IN HEALTH CARE? tions. any religious organigation on their . The lawsuit further claims mat many Whether a hand opts Ina not does Nuts -chah -ninth Employment & Training Program Is hosting who attended Indian residential schools not affect the rights of individual band this awesome networking opportunity with presentations from local suffered mental, emotional and spiritual members to participate as Survivors a d organizations. Learn about future employment opportunities, education abuse. Descendants. Members of the Survivors and training funds available and how and where to apply. Those bands that opt in will discuss fi- and Descendant Class are automatically amnia for Presentations Include; contributions court costs with included in the lawsuit and will share in the two representative plaintiffs. Hands the benefits if there are any. However, . Island Health (VISA) . Alberni Valley Employment Centre that opt in will be responsible for costs of some may wish to opt out of the lawsuit. individual cases involving their band. Those that wish to opt out mum . First Nation Health Authority . Nit Port Secondary down. Sakti Hereditary Chief Garry Fe- load forms from the www.jë . West Coast General Hospital . INEO schuk says his nation and 'Wantons sch tars corn , fill them out and return Certificate emeesm in Aboriginal Language Revitalization ICALRt . Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens . NETP to Seca cream: have already committed them to the law offices of Peter Grant and NN 3a1 a,P rt Alhaml .ru ww+, $750,1100 each toward the cost and are Assn planning a major fundraiser in October. Those that opt out will not be entitled to Date: October 1, 2015 He said other first melons are opting in any benefits from this lawsuit; however, ® Time: 1pm- 4:30pm and some are showing their support in they will retain their right. sue the Gov- ___ tac ISM r.ww.wawwarwrraaa Gene. hire SS law, at Rome io Washintoa State. various ways like offering use of their ernment of Canada or religious organ.- ..e.y ntanln oewwww.atnr wau Location: NETP Building 4090 8th Ave meeting spaces for fie. tion their eeschuck said mere were 140 residential deadlie afor Survivors and Descen- T.B. hospital For more information contact NETP Years in schools across Canada that contributed Io dants to opt out is Nov. 30, 2015. first nations' loss of language and culture tsataawa.at.wWwN.nm.a,lPna.na,i EVERYONE WELCOME - Reg iaena ion Required The court has not decided whether and were detrimental to community well- Canada did anything unlawful, and the having disease? Visit In Person: 4090 Beh Avenue, Port Alberni without is case currently planned. go to trial, By Denise Zìtimr First World War carnal.. "Our nation is down to three fluent unless it is dismissed or settled. There is y -.r-.-===.1= Phone: (250)723 -1331 Email: NETP @nuuchahnulth.org Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter In 129 the veterans were moved to speakers," said Fetched. adding that if no guarantee that the plaintiffs will win another hospital and the campus re more first nations (bands) join the lawsuit any money or benefits and it is not known *ä a m m usus_ elder opened as an Indian hospital under the -» Canada" on to trial Tacoma, WA- When Tseshaht ® puts increased pressure Canada haw long the negotiations or will Gamy Williams, now 93, went. ore control of the U.S. Bureau of Indian r _ Idnaara settle. last. her doctors- decades after she had Affairs. It was to be a place where In- .11P' While the two representative plaintiffs This court case does not include Indian been admitted to Cushman Hospital, dian of the Northwest states could go will be responsible for legal costs on all Day Schools and those that attended presumably because she had Mimeo. to treatment for tuberculosis. common s, they would like to dis- than she was surprised to learn that That was theyear that (irony Wil- Join us on Facebook cuss other natrons Meir willingness For inform on on m www. she had no signs of ever having the Inure arrived at Cushman Hospital. Celebrate Blare in the legal costs. jnstieefoedaysahoar s.com or call toll -free disease. During her first year at Cushman, If a settlement is reached and financial 1- 844- 558 -5538. there were only a few and on Twitter too. Genevieve Williams was born in Gentry says Forest Week awards are made, bands that opt in are it long before National September 1922, and by the time children there but wasn't she was old enough for her first year more native children stared coming in Montana Month hadh from plain like Idaho and this of school, the Great Depression truck and families all over the U.S. Williams said she first learned from and Canada struggled to find work her doctor in the Meats that she showed ) and feed their families. no signs of TB. `The doctors don't Then, when she was a little girl of think I've ever had TB," said Williams. a to Even more puzzling about the situa- Car? was brought Cushman Need 'x, she Hospital in Tacoma. tion was the supposedly sick children's Good credit, bad credit, no credit, first time buyers, bankruptcy? "It was 1929 and it was just opening, access to the healthy children and it was like a school, not a hospital," Cushman staff members. "We would from. Williams recalled. The kids wore nit the doctor's family home and Up to 500 vehicles to choose uniforms and they lined up for medi- I would hold his new baby; !even cation and for food. And, like other helped him lean, how to walk," said One of B.C's largest Dealerships carrying all makes and models. Indian boarding schools, the children Williams. were punished for speaking their na- She also malls time being taken ICBC on site. out Lathe hospital one evening and They would gather the kids in was taken to a hall where there rasa Trade in, trade up. big room where they would line up gathering. There were Into of people to watch a girl being punished. She and someone went out to talk about We will get you out of your current automotive contract. would be lying face down on amble the poor Indian children at Cushman with her dress up and her underwear Hospital. Arrive to drive, bring ID , void cheque, pay stubs and trade. dawn; she would be strapped by the "Then we were taken on stage, like said Williams. The severity being put on display," Williams said. Up to $10,000 cash back. Pay off debt, credit card, take a holiday. of the punishment depended on the The audience applauded; then prom- Imagine a forestry career today degree of the offense. ised donations of money and toys for a legacy We cost to the dealership. Williams said she can remember a Cushman Hospital. and start growing will pay your transportation time when she became seriously ill Times were tough in the 20s and 30s for tomorrow. dine years after she arrived at Cush- and people were starving. Williams had Man a younger brother bola with rickets due Forestry is Id Pite Natal 9 -5 deli job. { my ear and to the shortage of nutritious food. yy "I had a mastoid behind Forestry is about managing forests for intuit generations. needed an operation. I was moved "It didn't seem right," said Williams. Forestry Is dynamic, challenging and exciteg! J-iZr`^brP 'i dig% to the hospital side and missed "I thought maybe some parents were all eof Grade 4," she recalled. signing their kids up there because of Visitwww.abafp.ta The original Cushman Hospital was the hardship at home; we were grateful for more information built in 1899 and was not a hospital for having a proper diet when family at Gift with every purchase; Trip for 2 to Las Vegas, T.V, BBQ or !pad! oink an on Facebook. bona larger, replacement building home were starving," she added. ASSOCIATION OF for the Puyallup Indian School. The In 1933, Williams went to Neah Bay BC FOREST PROFESSIONALS3 Puyallup Indian School was renamed to live with her mother and help with Cushman Indian School in 1908. It her younger brother; then she went to closed in 1920 due to lack of funds Fife, near Tacoma to attend a Catholic One call does it all 1.888.542.9958 and decreased student enrollment. boarding school called St. George's in rite According to an essay by Carolyn I. 1936. "I never went back home after Man, BIA began cutting funding to that," she said. The Auto Chief Indian boarding schools in the 1920s Cushman Hospital closed in 1959 because they were believed to be too after IB rates among aboriginal people over 10 years. expensive and fostered dependency. dropped. Helping First Nation people purchasing cars for Between 1920 and 1928 the U.S. Grotty Williams still ives in Wash- www.hashilthsa.com government ran the campus as a ington State. Veterans Administration Hospital fo, Whri .,,, rwf! TIYTerffHffirereffffeI /e /IXOSSNI ....14

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When you go vote, bring the letter Parent Cali 1- 877 -722- 3232 or 250 -724 -3232 for information n resident orrecnvee Services at: you live on the sneers, but use and a second piece of ID with your name. vffllfeere %Ca TO SCHOOL Take a stand for Wild Salmon event with kitchen and see the don page 12 for details. the services ofa shelter or soup special guest John Rampanen. Will be Ow rac a.wv. D.Dmnlm Mnmae Maw the wn ar the 2013.16.1.e. sew. [nee an many moms woo. to rub.. Ana and to held at Tin Wis Conference Centre from DAC Health Ability Fair contact us /Ns year... . 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m, See ed on page 14 !Cacame ano amasser -m'A ` Education eslN.Éw.slinxhmianossrs sos4ndo7a. w for details. Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 protide direct leadership ro the P.E.W.s. 860 Cynthia and ate aviabk at the NYC office.e Pont Alberni Miller áe Mane. continue. supports to mMan, who wow. la receive atC (une, Get ready to vote Wilson Bob Full mure, title, address and tete{ ears Kandy onto wIli continue bis work as Communlotion, Memorial Feast The event will be at Information and Data Sneciallst elease dont hetitate to contact us. We would bite to hear non) am, Sept. 26 held the Alberni Ath- letic Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seed a Nenniran on page 11 for deuils. Ee Make sure Meet Our Oepartrnent Team you're registered 1200 lunch Work to follow. Peon Park Atour main afflue: 256714 -57.57 All-Candidates Meeting for Count. / Auditorium, 2300 Bowen Road. may- Alberni Riding igl Watch for your h (Oars) Educalion Services Mammy voter information Manager: Dame¢Ily ' [email protected] Cultural DeveloomentSunervison atre Paton allvmña.9mraehannmm.arg Flea Market and Lonnie Yunnan¢ Oct. 9 Any person who willful authodzetl by the Canada EleCions Acl. to card aathwwaatadent meceaa Sumer coned.. rynthia.aick@nuuchannuunnrg YuuhOlOotb Nation be induit. n e list of e g division In wfiiN he penon is nee aNinedly Sept. 26 resldent commits daElecfmnsAct. tt Check that you Post Secondary Cowie. Wier [email protected] anoaenc Me.. Port Alberni Invitation to AbotiÒ nel voters and have the right ID Communicargrry Information and Data Sneclallst Canadian Note to the el liandy Glaser randygingerrymeichahnulthw8 citizensst abed Ab. Love Laming FUNdraiser: Tseshaht You may onr7completed, as proof of ordinary residence for the of origlnal issues in the Cau ensy.ADemi Cultural purpose of deal list of electors and voting. You will still be required Centre, 5211 Watty's Rd Pon tiding. Co hosted by Yoelelifleth Nation to to authonzed by the °blef Electoral Officer showing your our eau- shah -mita sduaetlon werken: Alberti. Sept 26, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Grand and the Nuucheh -nulth Tribal Council. Prize: WIN a 39" RCA LED mrexde to vote TV for $2 At the Yeetobt7ath Oove muent House at Arso 70 Schools ticket Concession:: Pancake Breakfast, 7 p.m. See ad on page 21 for details. Chicken Chow Mein, Chili and a Bun. AlWry Elementary Deb Masse arssomsdm.xn. A elections.ca - Irwt- *ass Diane Gallic [email protected] Come out and shop for your loved ones: Bladernnners Kitchen Helper Program Dunn 13.011.10 lean Thomas wnas9sa70.x.o 2 AVON, Wirr Products, Cedar Woven Who Howittgementary Oarrl Cook [email protected] Gifts, Canned Sockeye, 12 smoked, Begins Oct. 13 newel amew.w.....nowneceastemory.....t.4 weiereeem MMa.at rote mom. 3mn.di.l Port ...... reit Upsquee, Raked Bread, Pies, Cookies. Alberni man an, w Make sure you're registered Jason Sam [email protected] 150.116 77% onenewo v.. ens um cedar VAST Ange Miller [email protected] Jans New and Used Treasures. tables avail- Program includes Health and Safety Cer- Check your registration if you've moved, never voted before Wicleaninnish Elementary hargne Frank iffrankRsd70.1w.ca 150[75.31% able for Slit each or donation to auction or are student living away from home. Wood Reine., Ms Sanders [email protected] 25.7242122 More info call Linda at 250-7247152 or Mention. 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Both {lens must have your name, and one must also have Canada -wide If you're registered, you will get a voter information card Port Alberni your address. we lock forward to a twang. year) in the mail after the election is called. It tells you when and The Nuuchahoulth Tribal Council is en- I... with puff New where to vote. The meeting's theme is Hitmehsagin: Where we want to be and will be held at waging Nuu -chah -nulth people to vote ate saes, yam Check your name and address on the card. If there Maht Malts gym from 9 a.m. See ad on in this election. The three ridings in Nuu - conseanoasert scow ram ' wraver are errors, or if you don't receive a card, go to page 20 for details. chnh -nulth mats)' are culled Aboriginal sann mapavwmro w nublry transportation tard Mentions ae or colt us to update your information. J Swing Ridings, meaning the Aboriginal anaerobe .a Mira, card vote could be deciding factor to which wa -ter tome Menti,

September 17, 2015 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 21 Page 20- Ha- Shilth -Sa- September 17, 2015 NOTICE ACCORDANCE WITH UCHUCKLESAHT Tseshaht First Nations Presents Orca visit sends Ahousaht swimmers scrambling 4r LAW Uchucklesaht Tribe West Coast Wednesdays dy Denise Minn have been identified as members of the Government Elections 2015 I la-Shilth .Sa Reporter T109 pod, meaning they are transient Location: Tseshaht Notice of Election and Nomination Longhouse Dates and Times orca. According to Calleweart, the T109 Meeting 5001 Tsuma -ass Drive, located October 14 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ahousaht- People at Ahousaht's inner pod is made up of an adult female born on the Tseshaht Notice Is hereby given to the Citizens of the Uchucklesaht Tribe that an Reserve beside November 16 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. harbour were treated to a great surprise in 1990 and her three offspring born in Mons election will be held for the tattoo Mast gym. December 16 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ahem. family of four kakawin (Orca) 2005, 2009 and 2012. Chief Councillor Transient areas hunt mammals swam in fora short resit. According to marine Five members of Council elected individually on a family basis Tseshaht would like to invite all Nuu- chah -nulth Ahousaht resident Marcie Calleweart, it and stay close to the shoreline. Colic. One member of Council elected by those citizens not identified as belong- living in the Alberni Valley area to our West Coast happened Aug. 19 at about 4:30 p.m. can believes the pod found the Inlet ing to one of the five Uchuckleaaht families night @ The Longhouse. Let's get together There are three docks in Ahousaht har- going into Ahousaht as attractive place to on Saturday November 14, 2015 in the Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Hall and hour. one smaller one near the enteric out for lunch. at 4255 Wallace Street Port Alberni. Polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until share our Nuu- chah -nulth songs, dances, stories, to the harbour called Mantes Dock.. With four kakawin quickly approaching 6:00 p.m. masks, drums, shawls and so much more. This our main dock that sits deep in the harbour, the main dock, young swimmers, mostly A nomination and one known as hydro dock. kids, scrambled out of the water and up meeting will be held on Saturday September 26, 2015 at culture, our identity, out night. 1:00 p.m at the Echo Park Field Calleweart was with a group on Mat- onto the docks wham they admired the House 4200 Wood Avenue Port Alberni, All lie's Dock when they spotted the kakawin beauty of the visitors to the her BC at which time eligible voters will be able to nominate candidates for all Nuu- chah -nulth offices. approaching. `Those of us on the dock They stayed out of the water for about closest to the whales started yelling at the 15 minutes, making sure their visitors are invitedlllll Eligible citizens who are interested in being candidates for any office may swimmers (who were at the main dock) gone before jumping back in. Please come Wwere Swimmers give visitingtin Orca the meet theY deserve and plods(etoat ófel watersof get a Nomination Package from the UTG Administration Office or from the and share that killer whales were coming. Someone 'It is very unlikely that the areas would Ahousaht Harbour until the family of whales lea the area. UTG Web site. (htip: //wvnv.uchucklesaht.ca) over there (at the main dock) started yell- have harmed anyone if they were in the your ideas and suggestions ing at them to get out of the water, said water, but they are the top predators of Eligible citizens who wish to nominate someone as a candidate must submit For more info, please contact Gail K Gus Calleweart. the ocean, so it is bane, to give them the a nomination form to the Chief Electoral Officer before 1:00 September 25, Tseshaht Admin office B 250- 724 -1225 Calleweart is an Ahousaht school space and rasped they deserve." said 2015 through the UTG Administration Office or in person al the nomina- teacher. She is also. photographer and Callewearr tion meeting on September 26, 2015. Nomination forms are available at email: gkgus @tseshaht.com whale enthusiast. NOTICE the UTG Administration Offices or online at the UTG Web sae. (hOp: / /www. "Whale watching uchsoklesaht.ea) is a passion for me 2015 ANNUAL and I have worked All nominations must be seconded by an eligible voter at the nomination 2015 Federal Election All-Candidates Meeting as a photographer GENERAL MEETING meeting in order to be considered. Friday October , for whale watching 9th 2015 at 7:00pm companies in the Hitmehsaqin: Where we want to be Prospective Candidates who have been duly nominated and seconded will The Electoral District of Courtenay Alberni past," she shah have until October 2, 2015 to complete their nomination package and sub- Co Noted by The four kakawin mit it to the Chef Electoral Officer. The NTC Annual General Meeting has been Nuu Chah visiting Ahousaht Nulth Tribal Council alatelle-kst2,- scheduled as follows; A notice of poll and list of candidates will be Issued by the Chief Electoral s @*;*1 Officer by October 8, 2015 nu troth m First Nation Clayoquot Biosphere Trust 1m .7;4 Eligible voters may vote: Candlemas Employment Opportunity Gerd Johns new N.M. Party (wasp canon. 1. At the regular poll on Saturday November 14, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to DATE: September 28, 2015 (only) care arenasPeewee tke esen- Leon Perry N canes. PROGRAM COORDINATOR 6:00 p.m. in the Port Albemi Lawn Bowling Hall at 4255 Wallace Street Port CLAYOQ.UOI° Glenn scat reen Pony or cana 1 -Year Maternity Leave Term Position ...... TIME: 9:00 AM Alberni. 2. At the advance poll to be held on November 3, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to LOCATION: Maht Malts, Port Alberni who: anonginal voters a Canadian Citizens concerned about Ahergnw Issues in Position Location: Tofino, BC 6:00 p.m. in the UTG Administration offices in Port Alberni. Ne Counenay-Alherni Riding Closing Date: 4pm September 23, 2015 NOTES: 3. By mail -in ballot. Mail -in ballots will be sent to all citizens who reside outside of a 25 km radius of Port Alberni and may be sent to citizens who What An mamma meeting with the candidates Or me commy ern The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) is seeking a full -time pro- A detailed agenda to follow at a later date. reside within 25 km upon receipt of a request to the Chief Electoral Officer electoral district with stows on Aboriginal issues. Candidates will be able to gram coordinator to join our team for a one -year term. for a mail -in ballot package. see opening remarks and then the floor will be open for questions related to 4. Electronically on the Internet from November 5 - 11, 2015. Personal Iden- Aboriginalinal lest, es and concerns About the Position tification Numbers (PIN) and instructions for electronic voting will be sent There will he an open microphone for Where YuuaPNJeN Govemmem House (and gymnazium) at h10 Wye Road The program coordinator will lead a range of activities related to to all citizens who reside outside of a 25 km radius of Pod Alberni and may Utluelet BC our role as a regional community foundation and biosphere re- Nuu -chah -nulth members. be sent to citizens who reside within 25 km upon receipt of a request to the serve. Chef Electoral Officer for an electronic voting package. When: Friday October 9th . 2015 at Arkpm Please see the CBT website at www.clayoquotbiosphere.org/ A list of eligible voters is posted in the UTG Administration Offices in Port biosphere -blog for more information about the position(s) including Alberni and on the UTG Web site at hep://www.uchucklesaht.ea key responsibilities. WHY, More information about the election, the nomination process, the voters list, Aboriginal issues aren't only To apply, please forward a cover letter and resume by email before NOTICE and the voting may be obtained from the Chief Electoral Officer who may be important to Aboriginal people, 4pm September 23, 2015 to Brooke Wood, office manager via contacted by email at UT_CEOQshaw.ca or by telephone at 250 -881 -0142. email at [email protected]. Forum on they are important to all Given under my hand this 8th day of September 2015, Canadians Ka Spence USMA Nuu- chah -nulth Chief Electoral Officer UCHUCKLESAHT TRIBE Fon more *mace olese contact w, Tribal cwm.amwt P,nn aenwm PEOPLES ASSEMBLY In accordance with direction given at the NTC Board of Direc- Uchucklesaht Tribe Government 4/ e®nuumennuan tors Meeting held on April 28, a forum on USMA Nuu -drah- & GENERAL VOTING DAY nulth will be held following the NTC Annual General Meeting Date: Saturday November 14, 2015 at the end of September. Committed to serving the constituents of Vancouver Island The USMA Forum is open to all Nuu -chah- nulth, including, Location: Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Hall but not limited to, Hassid], Chiefs and Councils, community 4255 Wallace Street members, foster parent, children in care and youth that were workers, Port Alberni, B.C. in care, family care workers, social USMA/NTC staff and Nuurhah -nulth First Nations staff. JOHN Time: Meeting 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. DATE: September 29 & 30, 2015 Voting Hours 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. TIME: 9:00 a.m. DUNCAN LOCATION: Maht Malls, Pon Alberni COURTENAY - ALBERNI '141 electduncan.ca What: Peoples Assembly and Election Day NOTES: The goal of the USMA foam is to: r Review where the USMA program came from Facilitator: Scott Coulson Where it is now GConservative - Chief Electoral Officer: Kit Spence Make recommendations that can be included Who: Uchucklesaht Tribe Citizens and Enrollees in the strategic plan for the future of this service. Page 22- Ha- Shilth -Sa- September 17, 2015 September 17, 2015 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page Lifetime of sports leads to Hall of Fame induction 23 Ar Shávar Morrow Fpm father. 2015 Tlu -piich Games ts7, comes k "Most of the longshoremen used to play to a Ila -Shilth -Sa Contributor close golf on the weekends, and I went with Port Alberni- Ron Dick said he had no f them. First, !started out as a caddy. Then idea why it was so all -fired important that I started playing with them." he attend the opening ceremonies for the - D i, In his own characteristic fashion, by the 2015 Tlu -Pilch Games. r' time he built up his skills on the course, 'My daughter called me. She said, Ron was already organizing golf noma 'Dad, you gotta get down to Bob Dailey 'ÿ0 meets and inducing his brothers to the

Stadium. They want you there"' m .1. game When Ron asked her to explain what "When Ron's company used .have was going on, she replied, "You'll find tounutments, hid invite me to oral; out when you get [hers." "' Sid said. At five o'clock, now joined in the In one orable company monument. bleachers by his equally mystified brother j Sid, James, Ron and his late stepson Sid, the emcee announced the latest iota Watts, took home the winner's tro- inductees into the Nuu -chair -ninth Sports phy. Ha- Shilth-Sa caught up with Sid just Hall of Fame: Ron, Sid and the late last month when he took part in the Tlu- James Dick ofTseshaht First Nation. f Piich fundraising tournament at Alberni Out of 10 siblings in the Dick family, Golf Club. it dSwas Ron (born(b in 1952), Jam es ( 1960) 9 Despite his consistent physical activity, k X1:0 and Sid(1963) who embraced sports ., when he reached his forties, Ron was di- as a way of life. Wink each was highly sbayne Morrow agnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and by his nnguage Treasure Hunt, skilled on the field in any number of Ron Dick, hat brother Sid and their late brother James were inducted into the mid -fifties he had gained excess weight Basketball and Canoe Races vision sports, the Hall of Fame induction was Nota- chah -nulth Hall of Fame at the *main ceremony at the Tlu -piich Games. and was developing problems and activities in ehe final as much for their willingness *coach. to numbness in his extremities. daysr of this year's Tlu -piich ke organize events and to serve as role mod.- Perhaps their greatest shared passion tournaments of town. That's when he added atoning to his Games. cis for young athletes coming up. lames was for fastpitch. For Ron, the intro- 'l'0, still waiting for fastpitch to list of activities. Of come, he did it in passed away on March 18 this year, at the duction came when his soccer club, the come back, but no such luck so far," he typical Ron Dick fashion, honing it into Photos by Debora Steel one of 54. Somass Eagles, evolved into a fastpitch quipped. family activity. This year, a team of Ron said it was another great role squad, the King Ed's. The team was very But Ron and James made that transition, family members joined him for his sixth model, the late Wahmeesh George Watts, successful, competing in tournaments with Ron coaching a three- generation Vancouver Sun Run. who taught him the value of sports. across the Island, and even took place family team that has evolved into the Ron also continues to play Slo -pitch "Ile used to pick all the kids up, to in the All Native Island Provincials one Somass Guardians. Over the years, the with a passion, even when the weather is keep them off the street," Ron said. "At Year. brothers also became involved in memo. downright ridiculous. that tine, we played floor hockey at the When Ron launched his own team, best ing and competing in the annual Tlu- "There's winter tournaments is Nana. old Spmat School Gym, Monday and known as the Thunderbirds, it tame. Piich Games. mo -They call it Turkey Ball, because its Wednesday nights. It wasn't very good Brother Act, with James behind the plate While Ron spent most of his working so cold. Sometimes you're playing when gym. We played with plastic sticks" and Sid making the transition from fielder years in the woods, he spent several years it's snowing and the puddles are two feat Those early plastic hockey sticks were to stoning pitcher. As player-coach, Ron working as a longshoreman, with his late pretty flimsy, and didn't allow an aspir- took charge on first base. ing hockey star to get much velocity on Sid said his shot. Ron figured out how to fix that he learned situation. how to We put m insert in the shaft to stiffen throw a NTC Tlu -piich Games staff would it up. We put hardwood inside the tube," change-up like he said. "We played in that gym for two through years. Then they built Mars Male Gym. funs to extend a huge THANK YOU It was built for the residential reed, but Hall of we could use it" Fame While both of their parents attended pitcher, Alberni Indian Residential School, they the late to the Volunteers took steps to ensure their children were Lanny e spared the nightmare many althea peers Ross. lived through. HH love This year the 33rd Annual Tlu -piich Games were a "I actually had an interview, but they for the huge success! A lot of that success came from the didn't take me in," Ron said. 'My father -fastpitch Volunteers that came out and dedicated their time to had jobs up and down the Coast and ' game was ti help the staff ensure each event ran smoothly. All the my mother worked in the cannery at such that, long hours and sacrifices of their own Ines to help Kildoran, so 1 lived with her down there unlike fora while. Then,., father got a boom- his older with the Games did not go unnoticed and for that we e. ing job in Cowichan liar, in Duncan. brothers would like to say Kleeco Kleeco to each and every We moved there and lived there until I he never volunteer this years was eight or nine. Then we moved back developed qly y`, The winner of the Laptop (Youth Grand Prize) goes to s home again. That's when] started playing a taste for ,porn " Slo- pitch. Chelsea Jones, thank you for all your volunteer time For Sid, the sports bug didn't bite until As the Chelsea. his early teens. By that tine, Ron was fastpitch The winner of the Knell did Profession Mixer (Adult coaching Boor hockey and James was the game de- Prize) Richard Samuel, starting goalie. clined and Grand goes to thank you for -I was just there to watch. But they had Slo-pitch all your help this year Richard. no other goalie for practice, so they asked - took over, III to try it out I said, 'Okay, I'll try it he played We would also like to thank this years key volunteers, both adult and youth, who only missed out.' So I hied it out, and after that. f just the game followed my brothers from them.' whenever One day throughout the whole week of the Games. These generous people shared the long They didn't know iS but the brothers the op- hours with the staff; they were ready and eager to help at the start dame day when the staff had just seta for life. pommy arrived to the very end of the day when the staff called it quits. Thank you to Chuck August, "We didn't have a league, presented but we played Saner Bennett, Helen Dick, Gary Dawson - 5uatell, Chelsea Jones, Cecelia Joseph, Robin up and down the Island, and in Vancou- itself. Mack Jr., Verna Paul, Stanley Thomas, Cathy Thompson, and Charlotte Wish.. ver Soother. Park" Ron said. "1 was .0 mainly in - Tlu - schiog the team when [Sid] started.- 2015 -piich Games Staff ;) r 'hraeik Ile was actually underage, but I had him playing at 14 as a spare." By the time Sid turned 18, he had taken over as the starting goalie with a good bit of playing experience behind him. . Over the next four decades, Ron, Sid and lames shard their skills and dedication o ins full range of sports, with one season overlapping another. Page 24- Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 17, 2015

L4t,i-ct--4klutk . More than Fish on the Line in ßt1` TAKING- CARE OF "Enough Already" , Fishing Rights Campaign

The Enough Already campaign for Nuu -chah -nulth fishing rights was launched in late June to raise awareness and pressure decision makers to support the five Nuu -chah- THERE! ..k nulth Nations that proved their rights in 2009 to fish and sell TOPK...HT :rt=_`1st all species of fish. The Council of Ha'wiih Forum on Fisheries ztrt had agreed to go ahead with the campaign due to the lengthy time that had passed since the B.C. Supreme Court decision and the fact that the five Nations still weren't able to fish by their preferred means. "The Nations have been working to design sustainable, rights - based First Nations fisheries as required by the Court ruling," said '.'

, Debra Foxcroft, Order of BC, President Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal r . )' . Council. "This campaign lets people know that Canada is still

refusing, after almost six years, to acknowledge and implement 5 YEARS Of NEGOTIATIONS Nuu -chah- nulth's fishing plans." Through "crowd sourced" online actions via Twitter, Facebook GENERATIONS WAITING TO FISH and email, the Enough Already campaign is targeting the - SUPREME COURT RECOGNIZED RIGHTS T ACKNOWLEDGED Conservative government and also opposition parties that are trying to be elected in the federal election on October 19. To

1k, , date the campaign has garnered over 60o signatures, been posted and retweeted (on Twitter) over a hundred times, drawing the attention of celebrities such as Aboriginal ti ENOUGH END 'I activist and IS legendary folk singer Buffy Sainte -Marie and 41/ 'I's-J , Tzeporah Berman, Canadian environmental activist, campaigner and writer. Early on, while David Suzuki, UENOUGHAIREADY WWW.ENDU6NAtREADY.CA environmental activist and writer, was visiting Port Alberni for his Coastal Connections tour, he publicly endorsed the campaign by providing a photo statement which read, "The knowledge base of

. Nuu -chah -nulth Nations is thousands of years old Nuu- chah -nulth members and and priceless because it embodies sustainability." supporters can participate in the "Nuu -chah -nulth elders, Ha'wiih, elected leaders, parents and teachers can play a significant role campaign by doing the following: in this campaign by telling their younger family members to go online and support Enough Visit www.enoughalready.ca and sign the Already," said Ken Watts, Vice President, Nuu - petition. chah -nulth Tribal Council. "And as the election approaches, we are watching to see which Share the campaign message on social candidates running in the federal election are media or via email. putting this and other First Nations issues at M { h the top of their agenda." Use the sample letter on the website , to send a note to Minister Valcourt, Minister Shea, and British Columbia's MPs , (Conservative, Liberal, NDP and Green). On the campaign web page you'll find a .;-+, Kea: _ sample letter on the second page after , signing the Enough Already petition. c _ It `! +4 :v e 4 v.b ATA 4°..k.

u Eó [ : _ .J.A SUPPORT THE I K 4 C-,K t Of 4- tr. ...narr-li Y. .-M . --reSia NUU CNAH-NUL7}i arQ . - __ - ,. FIRST 1.1Ai`loN5 TO FISH, "Their knowledge base is thousands of IVE HAD itEM ` Uu-a-thluk ' $üSE... 77-/Ex `a years old and therefore priceless because i r- .^4". P.O. Box 1383 ` 7z/srs -- / ycAlks u6,4,7) 4,0 , it embodies sustainability." Port Alberni, B.C. "PR rCe-e -gt-z.Acesc s i>- sy, V9Y 7M2 twat1Dies -David Suzuki, Canadian scientist, 57-L9-i.7495 /4_ f l environmental activist and writer .v Ph: 250.724.5757 n.n.aan ;c . M. - - Fax: 250.724.2172 w,. . info @uuathluk.ca www.uuathluk.ca

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