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II a h mos a Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu -chah- nulth -aht since 1974 ÿ 4 Vol. 29 - No. 16 - August 15, 2002 ,, Canadian Publications Mail Produc Imam sa "Interesting News Sales Agreement No. 467510 11.7 Esowista Expansion: o., W `.i.A._ :.° 2r'YI - Y`'v' Tla -o- qui -aht Women March to I NO 4. .,.o, Pacific l.. _ u Rim P National Park 40 ' "744* By Denise Ambrose many people in one house. Look at my , Central Region Reporter niece, she is living in a little shack no bigger than a garage with her four boys Long Beach - The women of Tla- o -qui- and I hear it's bad over in Opitsaht - aht (TFN) held a peaceful march to (TFN's other reserve) too." Pacific Rim National Park on July 31" Community member, Grace George -.w in support of their men who have been says her home isn't crowded in compari- fighting for two years with Parks son with others but there are two . .: families living in her _ 1. Canada to expand their overcrowded home. Her 4t.t +.rr Esowista Reserve located within park concern is for the future of her family, "I boundaries. Their goal was to raise want a place for my grandson to go 41rFik. t public awareness of the overcrowded when he's older and we've run out of `rá--14 land. When the white man conditions at the reserve and to deliver a came we - .. letter to Parks Superintendent, Alex welcomed them with open arms, we Zellermeyer. didn't tell them, 'sorry, there's no room .a/. 4t:,-C .ra . R for you.'" . . TFN Chief Councillor, Moses Martin L J`^ b 1a * :n said he hopes to encourage parks to I '7. make concrete moves to resolve the "When the white man came we issue, to remove some lands within the welcomed them with open arms, park for Esowista's housing needs. "We we didn't tell them, `sorry, there's Future fastball stars practiced their skills at the Tlu -piich T -ball event. need to maintain a level of sanity here. no room for you.'" Full The frustration level is high. Our kids report on the 21st Annual Tlu -piich games on pages 9 to 12. don't even have a playground. They The march, starting at Esowista and can only play on the roads or the beach Attorney General discusses Treaty ending up at Green Point in Pacific Rim and even the beach isn't available to National Park went peacefully. Once at them year -round due to storms," he said. the park, the women presented their with Nuu -chah -nulth By Denise Ambrose sible for Treaty Negotiations. letter to Alex Zellermeyer before Central Region Reporter Richard Watts, speaking on behalf of "We need.to maintain a level of inviting him to Esowista for lunch. The sanity here. The frustration level letter reads: the NCN Treaty table, reviewed the Port Alberni - BC's Attorney General, eight questions in BC's Referendum, is high. Our kids don't even have We, the Tla- qui -aht Grandmothers, Geoff Plant stopped in Port Alberni on giving our perspective on the validity of a playground. They Mothers and Daughters entreat you to can only play July 30 during his tour of BC's First the questions. Citing recent court cases deal fairly with our men and honour the on the roads or the beach and even Nations treaty tables. His message: that First Nations have won and point- ., process that allows for the expansion of the beach isn't available to them 'this visit is a small step of reaffirming ing out that our people had already our reserves to meet the housing needs year -round due to storms." that we, as the province, are willing to agreed to on certain aspects of some of of our tribe. The Indian Act of 1867 look at new ideas and look at old ideas the question long before the provincial a defines the Additions to Reserves He told of a single mother five who in different ways (with respect to treaty election, Watts shredded the referendum of process, a process our Chiefs began has been living in the community for negotiation). into the heap of absurdity that it is. over two years ago. They have worked nearly ten years, "She is living in Plant was met with a barrage of "We started negotiations in 1995, the one to develop a community plan, met the bedroom with her five kids at her pointed questions from Nuu -chah -nulth only reason we stopped is because you requirements called for in the Additions sister's house and there nine treaty negotiators. The delegation guys got elected, then you said you had are other to Reserve Process and achieved people living in the three -bedroom wanted to know when BC would get to have a referendum, and now you're support from both Native and Non - back to the negotiating table and what having mandate issues. It's not us that house." Native people, including environmental- There is one empty house at the their mandate would be. stalled the process. You are trying to ists and District of Tofino. Now, as we reserve that the family lost due to Nelson Keitlah opened with a prayer project an image to the public that you understand it, it is you, Parks Canada, arrears in Social Housing Payments. and Tseshaht Chief Councillor, Dave are kick -starting the process when it was who is denying us in our time of need. "There are sixteen applications Watts welcomed the AG and his delega- your government that stopped it in the for that We wonder if you think that we are house and we tion to Tseshaht territory. first place," Watts pointed out. didn't even advertise that just "greedy" or just trying to "bug" it was available," NCN Ha'wiih present at the meeting In his opening comments Plant thanked said Martin. you. We're not. We need more homes Tyee Ha- wilth, George Frank, who stood behind Co -chair Keitlah as he Tseshaht for welcoming him to their and all we're asking for is less than lives in a small trailer, read the Ha'wiih Declaration in our territory. "I am not here to negotiate in said he is sad 0.5% of Pacific Rim Park Reserve, Long about the overcrowding, "There are too language then welcomed Geoff Plant, any detailed sense," he said, "I am here continued on page 2 Attorney General and Minister Respon- continued on page 3

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1 Page 2 - Ha -Si,!/fir -Set - August 15, 2002 He- Shl/th-So - August 15, 2002 - Page 3 ils-Shi Ith -San wspaperis published LETTERS & KLECOS by the Nuu- chah ..mite Tribal Council An Interview with Geoff Plant Ile- 5'hillh_5a will include letters received from its readers. All letters MUST be AG meets with for distribution to the members of the By Denise Ambrose the province and In certainly going to signed by the writer and have the writer's name, address & phone number on it Names fourteenNnu- chah -ninth First Notions Central Region Reporter work as hard as I can to achieve break- can be withheld by request. Anonymous submissions will nit heeds_. Nuu- chah -nulth as well as other interested groups and through agreements that will show the We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity, grammar individuals. continued from page I Q: The Nuu-chah -ninth understand that province as a whole that this process and good taste. We will definitely publish letters dealing with tribal or personal Information& original work contained _ BC has a ranking system in place for can produce success. If litigation comes disputes or issues that are critical of Nuu -shah -nulth individuals or as a representative of BC to restate our in this newspaper is copyrightand may groups. their treaty negotiators and that we'll deal with it and if civil disobedi- commitment to remelt the treaty pro- alunioì All opinions expressed in letters to the editor are purely those of the writer and ence comes well deal with of be reproduced without written declared negotiator has been assigned to the it But not necessarily coincide the views policies the lie that the referendum permission from will with or of Nuu -rhuh -nuhh Tribal What litigation and civil disobedience never did shnpmanl things for them as a Nuuchah-nulrh Treaty Table. Councilor its member First Nations. build long -tern solutions to these very Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council province. "The referendum was con- does that say about BC's perception of important issues. Negotiation will P.O. Box 1383, ducted on the basis of our commitment to Nuu-chah -nuhh? always be a better way of dealing with undertake and continue the treaty A: I think that the last year or so sine Port Alberni, B.C. Esowista Protest these issues. process. It will help us as one of three the failure of the AIP there's been from V9Y 7M2. continued From page I parties to move forward in the treaty our perspecive a time where we have "We have been watching and Telephone: (250) 724 -5757 Beach Unit, a miniscule fraction of our process. We have a set of principles that been watching and waiting for the Nuu - Fax: (250) 723 -0463 traditional territory. We have one the public supports. and these principles ehah -nulth to organize themselves waiting for the Nuu -chah -ninth to mother who lives with her five children an not might jackets. They will not lie around a clear new vision for moving organize themselves around a in one bedroom her sister's forward. We are hopeful that there may 2002 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: within our hands but they will give us tools to clear new vision for moving house. We have another mother who move forward," he claimed. Ile added Geoff Plant be a new proposal that comes to the $30.00 per year in Canada & $35./ forward," said Plant pitches slant s the summer so her four that he is hopeful that, come September, p f th N -'froth. Ith I t year U.S.A. and $40. /year foreign resources and revenue sharing Ito children. she and her spouse can mere will be a response (counterpro- his year and if we think there is some- countries. Payable to the replied that the reason business is Q: Why does the pro now ant to "expand" out of their two- bedroom penal) from NCN. thing in that proposal that gives us Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. reluctant about the idea of co-manage- focus al treaties? home. Our men are overburdened with Plant then heard the comments and encouragement to believe that we could ment is because they think it -means A: Incremental treaties is another idea, trying to meet the needs of our people questions of NCN negotiators. Cliff actually get hack to an AIP then we will Manager / Editor, more managementan and government Ws not necessarily the only idea. The without the necessary resources to do Allen Sr. said, "We need to stress the make sure that we give this table all the involvement. "I think there are ways long -term goal is to reach comprehen- Southern Region Reporter o. Those resources are land and importance of acknowledging our resources that it needs from a provincial that we can tacknowledge NCN role," sive agreements with all First Nations money. governance. It irks us BC says perspective. David Wiwchar that it's said Plant.Plan If our men simply take the land, they Q: Given than to the beginning of the of British Columbia. With some First (250) 724-5757 going to give us governance in "Sometimes compensation means to will be criminalized. This makes no (above) Tla- o- women begin their march from Esowista to Park dreary process Numchah -nulth is Nations we may get there by conclud- Fax: (250) 723 -0463 quiaht e. Governance is not make up for all damages that occur ing a comprehensive AlP. We may be sense to s. This land belonged to our Offices. (below) "My people need more land," said Chief Wicleaninnish. up for negotiation There perception acknowledged as a government to terms a since the occurred. I wiwcher @island.net activity don't the entire piece right people for generations and there Is no Your officials spoke of "respect" and out there that BC and Canada are giving of goyernmenr-ro- government mega.. able to bite off BTs think this is achievable if it means modem day treaty outlining who You tions, how does BC expect sarong.. now or in the in the near future. In "greater understanding" with our First s. us something. need to understand payment for everything taken in last Administration Assistant currently owns what. Is it your goal to Nation. To date, Parks' own the Nan-ahah -WHIM that.. form of self some other communities the First response to our our penpctise.. our Ha'wiih 100 -200 years. The public will not make beggars out of our proud warriors very real need for homes land, were not true you would not governance will be municipal -style and Nations themselves may want to Annie Watts has not demon- if this accept this. We can talk about white in their own land? any motion on Parks' at the table." delegated in a past -treaty environment? pursue a strategy of building treaties (250) 724-5757 stood behalf to be man taking what is yours without your At one time, our people met with generate a " gr«ter understanding ". In A: Well think that what we have to do one chapter at a time and this is more a Fax: (250) 723 -0463 permission," he said. Pacific Rim National Park officials. torts Nis leads to a lack of respect. on the self-government front is to loot way of creating another option for how hashilth Bisland.net ry .alIv "Then is perception out there that Ahousaht Negotiator, Shawn Atleo for ways to talk about self-government we move forward. my observation BC and Canada are giving its asked if BC is willing to recognize and It's as a practical matter because forme something. You need to understand acknowledge our form of government. s that the process Iodate as tt 's being Central Region Reponer l , there will always be questions like this: - This question will not go away, he applied by governments and to Denise Ambrose ° our perspective...our Halviih own What are the haws. the subjects that pointed out. "I do not want to give an extent by First Nations has said thate . rl t the land, !/this were not true you ample want to make decision about? (250)725.2120 Fair (250)7252110 answer to that question that might raise anyone gets to put any issue they want would not be at the table," said What are the roles that will be used? .rashers @island.net expectations," said Plant, ducking the on the table and then we don't have an What are the institutions that will be Cliff Atleo Sr. question, "We have the willingness to agreement until we have an agreement ' `\A' making those rules? Who will be discuss it on an exploratory basis and on all of the issues and in the mean- Northern Region Reporter ( services that are to be Ile went on to ask Plant to clarify his paying for the wci s ee if we can get to a new place" time there's no results because you're Jack Little ^ Y provided? What will the relationship be government's position on recommends. ,I What comes across to us, is that Parks "If you want certainty on the table waiting to negotiate Mc very last (250)203.2212- Fax -('íC)2812335 tion 016 (Interim !Memento( the Task between the people who are in govem- cares e about having an attractive then gavemance has to be on the table, chapter...the very last page of the very ¡little Rnaucha hnullh, arg Force Report. "Ten years ago," said rent and the citizens who are not? And playground for the affluent, than for our that is our position" said Hun -ay -tint last chapter before you have any real Atleo, "we implemented this recommen- I think that we can make significant families who live in these terrible negotiator, Robert Dennis. "Under your treaty making progress on the practical issues with agreement. Incremental dation so that economic development child welfare laws, seven children were conditions. When you don't appear to use that is an idea that says, 'well, if we can activities could proceed in the respect to self-government and DEADLINE care about our needs, it becomes hard o province apprehended in our community over as a basis for seeing if we con find each agreementme on some subjects and Please note that the deadline for and allow for the protection of our placed in care about your wants. the last year with six being then actually implement those partial resources while they are being negotiated solutions to some of the philosophical submissions for our is 4:30 It's ironic Parks has used the term non-Nafive foster care. Your laws have I is a we think about the treaty process issues where think there difference agreements', should pm on Friday, August 23. 2002. After "ecological integrity" to deny the dung impacted us," he claimed. opinion so !can't promise an out- doing it. But I don't think the pro. that date, material submitted & judged "Interim Measures could be talked Nelson expansion of our reserve, when we as a In his closing comments, we about in terms incremental treaties." s. I can only tell you that arc ince will ever impose incremental to be appropriate. cannotacv f be people lived "ecological integrity." of heal. said, -We have heard what is not build treaty committed to negotiating real autonomy treaty making, it's something that will cuaranteed placement but, still That is what replied Plant "Why a possible and we heard the term 'unreal. if Gloria and Nellie Frank present their tarter to Parks Canada's Tom Lee the principle "Hishuk ish I chapter-by- chapter. I'm not imposing around important subject maim and happen because of the conversations relevant, will be included in the o [c expectations' We cannot deny as TFN 'walk", "Everything is one' is all make significant progress Councillor Simon Tom watches. but saying it's an option that may be think we can with Canada and First Nations. following issue. about. When we harvest resources from minutia made on some issues and 1 know then will be Q: What is BC doing to address the In an ideal world, submissions the forest, whether animal or plant, we appropriate." by r the province in last few months economic certainty, challenges on others the insufficient mandates that would be typed, rather than hand- give thanks to that which gave us the On the issue of regarding treat'. We understand the issue of Q: Given the difficulties that there has to written. Articles an be sent by we Allen had this to say: "the economic entrenchment and their negotiators have been coming resource. thank the Creator, and we slap( of political the that NCN has to offer benin treaty negotiations and mail to hashilth @island.net don't take more than we need. For .rtainty will satisfying your constituents. BC really the table with? frvstrarion level that is growing does what BC recognizes and l (Windows PC). thousands of years we lived this way depend on has nothing to give to First Nations A: Well l said here today that) BC have anion aphis Are they Submitted pictures must include a and our resources never ran affirms. Economic uncertainty Is costing because it is ours to begin with. It understand that people have expressed out If we Is who mightmi ht want /ear in investments we arc prepared for anybody brief description of subject s and all applied this Is SI billion+ to be seen how negotiations concernn about the adequacy of the principle "Everything remains or civil disobe- in favour but not is only to go through (irrigation n of if I return address. Pictures with no one", to the management of ourselves as will andtell will not out on a limb provincial and- federal mandates and we need dience? return address will remain on file. human beings, within or outside Parks, ce BC's or Canada's interest, either to tell you what it is going to be were looking at that issue. Na I that we have opportunities to A: think Allow 2 - 4 weeks for re ty too." Ha- Shiith -So we'd have 'ecological integrity" and. We are prepared to take a look around belongs to every Nuu -shah -nulth person including those issues make progress at treaty tables Photocopied or faxed photographs throughout all lands and oceans. Plant was asked about the of and see what is possible who haw passed on, and those are yet management of cannot be accepted. who not born. Natural beauty would abound and be compensation, co- in thesethese fragile times." A community newspaper cannot exist without community involve- accessible to all. - We have the understanding the upcom- Meetings COVERAGE: ment, If you have any great pictures you've taken, stories or poems Upcoming ing meeting between you and our Although we would like to be able you're written, or artwork you have done, please let so we can us know negotiators is our "last" hope foe. towill cover all stories and events we P(ifp Treaty Planning Meeting Schedule include it in your newspaper. Also, if you have any thoughts or con- diplomatic solution to our very reall and will only do so }tidied Iq: immediate housing needs. Our men Sufficient advance notice cents about making your newspaper better, let us know that tool Date: Location: should., responsibility of providing for Hall addressed specifically to This year is Ha- Shiith -SA's 28th Treaty Planning September 9 Somas year of serving the Nuu -shah -nulth our families, for this we love, respect Ito- Shiith -Sa. NTC AGM September 26 -28 Maagtusis School, First Nations. We look forward to your continued input and support. and honour them. As we stand behind Reporter's Ahousaht availability at the our e beseech you to enable them Kleoa! Been! Please time of the event yam' to do this without demos action. (Meeting dates, times and places are subject to change. David Wiwchar, Editor Editorial space available in /Manager i Ir PnI71T171i:1),TriiF;l .i27 Sincerely, Tla- o- qui -aht Oomiiksuu keep In contact with your treaty team for more details. Stan times the paper ne+l The women would have to wait for the for the meetings will be 9 a.m., and lunch will not be provided.) Editorial deadlines being caj sting between parks officials and Central Region Co-chair Nelson Kenton and Nuu- chah -nulth Hr with adhered to by contributors JwrvauaaASaoel.nav ern ..,.,. TFN the following day for a response. present the Nuu- chah -nulth declaration to Geoff Plant, BC Attorney -aht Welcome General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations All Nuu -chah -nulth

J l Page 4 - Ha- Shi/th -Sa - August 15, 2002 Ha- Sht/rh -Sec - August 15, 2002 - Page 5 Social Assistance Rates maintained reserves. Now, because of scarce jobs NTC HuupuKwanan By David Wiwchar and expensive housing in the urban elltlanzsza Southern Region Reporter Geoducks planted at Hesquiaht centres and the cuts to social assistance Closes n. many people are trying to return to Exhibit Officially By David Wiwchar Port Alberni - With the British Colum- reservesre that are already overcrowded cooperation between the NTC and the Southern Region Reponer l-' bia Government cutting back on Sociall By Jack F. Little , II v- andnder- funded. i1 , F Assistance, Indian and Northern Affairs Northern Region Reponer RBCM. Also, many people from around -^ Nuu- chah -nulth leaders voted over- Canada is following suit, but due to the the world did not know or hear about Ban r Harbor- After years of whelmingly at the Iasi NTC meeting to Nuu- chah -nulth and who.., were until planning and negotiating, the first unique funding arrangement with Nuu - Teaxana -Hawilh, Elected Chief and maintain social assistance rates for the they saw the exhibit. Juvenile geoducks were planted in chah-nulth "cameo." recipients will Council members and community balance of the fiscal year, and have their friends nol sec a change in their rates. members recently gathered at Warmish The NTC then presented Hesquiaht Harbour last week marking directed staff to analyze the impact that a á the Federal Transfer Agree- from the RBCM with gifts on behalf of and RBCM staff involved In HuupuKwanum Tupaat were thanked the beginning of a unique and men a i% .1.. 'Through Community Hall at Tanana to officially MC provincial cuts will have on Nuu -chah- ment, the Nuumbal .ninth administer close the NTC HuupuKwanan Exhibit. the Hawilh of the Nuu- chah -nulth tive business venture. c nulth communities. They each shared their memorable been very hospitable to me, and I thank e ° n6 social assistance through block fund- from the Royal Nations. Each of the representatives More than 2400 small geoducks were Official delegates experiences with the HuupuKwanan. you for this. I also want to publicly kind on the coast. "None VanVolsen will be doing a survey present received a beautiful Patrick planted Into the sandy subtidal zone ing," said Community de Health Ser- British Columbia Museum (RBCM) Jerry talked about his whaling known. acknowledge Nelson Keitlah and At the dinner, Chief Matlahoa amongst communities and will put Amos print. The Chief Executive with the hope that they'll be ready for vices Acting Senior Manager Simon were also on hand for the closure. edge which many people were interested Willard Gallic for all of their support (Domenic Andrews) and Lawrence Paul together a report for the CHI Board in Officer (CEO), Pauline Rafferty spoke harvesting in five years time. Read. Jerry lack did a cilquaa (chant) prior to In. and Willard especially thanked the and advice. said Hoover. spoken the history of the area, and the September;" said Read. "The board will on behalf of the RBCM. "Chiefs, Elders "This is not a formal production but "Those who live away from home are the Mowachaht I Muchalaht (MIM) RBCM for their treatment to the Hawilh Friendships were established, and there importance of shellfish to the Hesquiaht then make recommendations that we and especially Tyee Chief Maquina, l test at this time;' said NTC Central under the provincial system so they've singers singing an entry song. Dinner as well as thanking the interpreters for were mixed emotions of both happiness people. hope to present for discussion at the next would like to thank you for allowing us Region Biologist loath Osborne. `The seen the cuts in their cheques, and as a was then served to all of the guests. their wonderful job they did. and also sadness as the exhibit officially Because of the cost of growingI and NTC meeting in January," he said. result many people are starting to move After dinner Master of Ceremonies (RBCM) to show many of your lemmata Fisheries crew will monitor Hoover acknowledged Tyre Hawilh closed Hopefully in the near- future the unsporting shellfish from quid m According to Read, the rate changes put an ethos ", Rafferty said. She especially Methae survivalsury ival rate of these geoducks over home," he said. (MtOd000lthuu'a (Mike MSlaOO e) May coma and the community members RBCM and NTC can do something Harbour to Tofino, clams and oysters added pressure on NTC leaders who are acknowledged Also Hoover, WilliaM the winter, and things will hopefully The BC Liberal's cuts to provincial introduced Co- chairman Nelson Keitlah for looking after all of their guests. similar again. were deemed economically unstable currently renegotiating the FTA which is Gallic and Nelson Keitlah for all of progress from there;' she said. welfare run has caused a terrible to say few words about the "Nuu- chah-.IIh people have always because of the low prices. on see to expire in March of 2003. their support. commitment and involve- Adult geoducks were taken from the domino effect across the province. In HuupuKwanan. the other hand can fetch close to $II per NCN leaden have directed NTC ment negotiations began in 1997. Hesquiaht Harbour area in January and the case of First Nations, many people Keitlah first spoke in our traditional . pound, with an average geoduck Executive to take whatever steps are to and also and has been a profoundng experience and Imposed to Unique Seafood in were forced move to urban centres language cowwfoeacknowledged bei weighing around 2 Ibs. necessary to strongly oppose the rate J time of learning not only for us but for Naval. where they were spawned and because Idle lack of housing and [banked the MIM Hawilh for being in After this winter's testing Hesquiaht changes, and work with other advocacy many people. We look forward to the the larvae were raised into juveniles. employment opportunities on rural their traditional territories. "I would like hopes to start planting more geoducks groups to protect people mn need possibility of continuing relationship The juvenile geoducks were then taken to congratulate everyone that has been so annual with respect to the NTC in the near to Hesquiahl Harbour where they were involved in the great success of the harvestingsting future", CEO Rafferty said. planted into 12 inch deep and fi inch HuupuKwanan. It was first in Victoria can begin in "Nuu- chah- nulth" a new Stan Smith who is originally from the wide PVC pipe sections, and then and then travelled to Denver, Colorado 2007. Ehattesaht First Nation then addressed covered with a Ill. The tubes placed and Los Angeles California and it was In the the gathering. "It was a great learning Into the sand should protect the geo- addition in Oxford dictionary seen by an estimated 500,000 partici- experience for mere. and it was an honour ducks from predators such as crabs, pants", said Keitlah. "This was the first 1 it Hesquiaht speaking on behalf our Tyee Hawilh starfish, diving birds, and perhaps even J By David Wiwchar as he was drifting dangerously close to a time we ever had an opportunity to of will be from all of Nuu- chah- nulth -aht, and I sea otters. Southern Region Reporter jagged underwater reef. unfortunately, show our history, our elders and the trying to especially would like to thank them for The geoducks will stay in the tubes for Cook understood this to be the Nuu- chah -ninth leadership ". clear the allowing me to speak. your behalf to 2 years before the PVC pipes are lifted Port Alberni - One of the largest, and Mowachaht people introducing them- After the successful opening In Victo- next hurdle educate the people who came through out allowing the geoducks to grow in most respected dictionary publishers in selves as the Nuut'ka and the name. ria, i was very well received in Denver which the exhibit", said Smith. RBCM CEO Pauline Rafferty presents a Msquina print to NTC the subtidal sand for another three years the world will be changing "Nootka' to for almost two centuries. and also Los Angeles. Prior to and involves Other speakers included Milliard chair Nelson Keitlah before harvesting. "Nuu- chah- nulth" this year, almost 30 stuckSince 1973, "Nuu- chah- nulth" has been during the opening of the exhibit it took Executive Director and Museum Committee locating Jerry Jack and Alan Hoover. a lot and organiamng and Gallic, The I 1 hectare area they are being years after the name was officially used as sierra of confederacy amongst of planing millions of grown in was removed from BC parks changed. Me Nations of the west coast of dollars in area for the project months after Amerm- Oxford English Dictionary has been Vancouver Island from Brook Peninsula project an geoduck grower Brian Phipps working with Ha- Shilth -Sec Newspaper south to Port Renfrew who share a funding. tared the site and called it "geoduck in arching the use of "Nutecbah- similar language and culture. The term (above) MC Fisheries Program heaven". The site Is now tenured to the ninth" in both noun and adjective .Nuu Hesquiaht First Nation. helps plant forms, and as a result Ha- .Shitrh -Sec will Canadian dictionaries for the past few Many provincial representatives were juvenile geoducks (below). be listed the OED credits. jean. but this marks the first time the BAJA Celrbi on hand to help with the planting of the In 1973 the West Coast District term will be used in the international FEDERAL REPRIEENTARON ILJI geoducks including Al Martin, Dave Council of Indian Chiefs voted sent. Oxford dictionary. Smith, Barron Carswell, and Deputy mously to officially change the term Despite the wide acceptance of the term Minister of Agriculture, Food, and "Nootka" as it applied to the first "Nuu -chap -ninth", "Nootka" is still Fisheries Gordon Mahler. who were peoples of the west coast of Vancouver occasionally used by publications who mated re a dinner at Hesquiaht Hall the Island to "Nuu -chah- ninth" which fail to research their content. Pacific Readjusting the Federal Electoral previous night. means "between the mountains and the Rim, a local tourist magazine published A total of 4000 geoducks will be by Visitor's Choice Publications Ltd out I* planted in Hesquiaht Harbour by the end It has been said the word "Nootka" of Vancouver incorrectly claims that Boundaries in British Columbia 1 of August in the largest venture of its originated with Captain Cook's cosfu- "Ucluelet is derived from a Nootka sion ill 1778 when he approached the Indian word meaning safe harbour ", but village ofVuquot in his ship Resolu- on an apposite page makes proper Nuu- chah -nulth Fishermen tion. According to Nuuchah-nulth recognition of "Nuu Chah Nulth cul- to of Elders, Captain Cook was standing on ederal law requires that repro tatiln For more intonnatiore share in Sardine fishery the bow of his ship, yelling what was Inclusion in the Oxford English Diotio- the provinces in the House of Commons be Contact the Federal Electoral probably an introduction to the nary (published in London, England) is // readjusted after each 10'_0500 omega to reBect Boundaries Commission for By David Wiwchar Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, and Toque. will Mowachaht people on shore. The step in the right direction, but proper changes and movements in Canada's population. British Columbia at be given the right of first refusal Southern Region Reporter on the Mowachaht people shouted back to usee of "Nuu- chah- oulth" instead of (604) 666 -9283 or toll-free licenses, and three saints from East The Federal Electoral Boundaries Catrmnoion for Cook, "nuut'ks" meaning "go around" Tooke has yet to become universal. at 1 888 999.0114 Port Alberni - Nuu -chah -nullh fisher- Vancouver Island Nations will be asked Get informed. British Columbia is charged with the 100Bu. ment for this toll -free men will get a large share of licenses for to with the provision that they province. This independent Commission. composed of the Call Elections Canada the upcoming Sardine (Nonhern employ atleastt two Nuu -chah -ninth Get ineoloed, batman. the Honourable Mr. Jusrke Robert Hutchison. at 1 800 463.6868, or Pilchard) fishery which will start by late dockhands each. and two other members. R. Kenneth Cary and The Sardine fishery IE Try 1 800 361.8935 summer early fall. has only recently DEGRUCHY, NORTON & CO., Lynda F'niekson. has pnapewed new boundaries that hair More than 20 % of available licenses for returned to BC waters after a 50 -year inn, demographic a lunges in British Columbia. to Click on Federal the fishery will be shared amongst Nuu - disappearance. The fishery was depleted 2004 at CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS wee 1991 and 2001. Representation chah -ninth Nations with Nuu- chah -ninth in the late 1940's and it has only been in leaders and fishermen agreeing to a the last few years that stocks have Home pao'rraals are important a.ou been se they may returned in profit sharing arrangement after saes large enough to sustain ailMt you e6 oral Jett: 1. 'Ile ConrntSskm w i l l he www.elections.ca special meeting held last week at the a commercial fishery. DAN LEGG, CGA, CAFM holding public hearings on the renewed boundaries. Tseshahl "Vancouver Island fishermen will be Cultural Centre. These hearings give an opportunity exptn your "The six licenses we received are for fishing the Sardine biomass that JAY R. NORTON, FCGA, CAFM views on he boundariesa ad their Dimes. 180 tonnes of sardines each so the stretches outside American waters CORY MCINTOSH, CGA, CAFM combined catch will be around lobo where the bulk of the stock is "said tonnes out Hall. "But it's large enough that Nuu - x of a 5050 tonne coastal 250 FLOOR, 4445 Grant. Smug.. Bus.: (250) 724 -0185 \ Elections Canada quota," said NTC Fisheries Program chah-nuith Nations could see a profit of FORT ALBERNI, B.C. FAX: (250) 724-1774 Manager Dr. Don Hall. between $100,000 to $200,000," he V9Y 617 IM three NCN miners owned by said. Page 6 - Ha-Shiith -Sa - August 15, 2002 Ha- Sh //th -Sa - August 15, 2002 - Page 7 Ahousaht Sports Day Sports August 19, 20, 21, 22 Ditidaht Hosts Education Education - ha -ho -pa LST Tournament Foot Races - Canoe Races Lahal - Triathlon Marathon - 3 on 3 Coulsons takes Fun "- The Hawks Basketball - Volleyball 510 -pitch - Fast Pitch - Prizes - For Membership Little trophy and $1000.00 cash. Awards By Jack 250-670 or ans41 @msn,com also received a sports bag. 2. place Call Travis Thomas for more info at -2405 By Jack F Little would like to acknowledge and thank too °,B i 'u Northern Region Reporter trophy and $60000 cash. Loin as - ilk Region Reporter the Ditidaht Chief and Council well s -14 - w Monday August 1901 Nonhem ,n received a third place trophy and Administration Department for Port Alberni -Local term Coulsons Time Starting age Event as the 5300.00 cash. Ditidaht First Nation sponsorship of training for our raptu H this years Les Sam Thunder 9:00 AM 7 &8 400m Malachi*. - The their All stars for the tour. were Dan acknowledged and honoured all of their Fisheries Department, We now have L (LST) Fastball Tournament held at . 5 &6 100m 10:00 AM Cheatham ( Westwind), Brooks raduates Kindergarten to grade four members trained and they are - *\ Recreation Park. Coulsons plays in the 11:00 AM 3 &4 75m from - LeMOnen and Rob McLennan post secondary Edgar, Dennis and League here in Port Alberni. There were 11:30 AM 2 and under 50m twelve as well as the myself, Pray Marlin (Lai/mine), Done lden, Aaron a total 192 Knighton, kleco, kleco for your eight teams participating at this year's 12:00 PM Lunch Lunch students. There were of Frank (Catcher) and Frank Point on from the certificates handed out to their member- sponsorship", Phillip said. 7o Annual Invitational FasMall loam, 1:00 PM 9. 10 500m Hawks, Dave Badavonic. Doug Chase A dinner held at the then introduced Angie Miller ment. 2:00 PM 3 &4 Sack Race ship. was comma Brian (above) Honourees and their families enjoy Moor the Ditidaht Community and Tyler Roberts from Coulsons. Top hall to celebrate all the students from Education Department to recognition to Other teams participating were the T- 2:30 PM 2 arid under crawl1 nity of the NTC 11.11. (below) 'facia Thorne and Peggy Tate give award of Br Batter was Tyler Roberts, top Pitcher words. Birds, Westwind Pub, Lantzville, 3:00 PM 5 &6 20Om in their accomplishment, and it was say a few "I would like to Knighton. was Bryan Mason who was also tamed to capacity. acknowledge the Hawiih. and the Ucluelet Lads, Ahousaht. Salt Spring 4:00 PM Open Quuas Mile filled Ditidaht gift with the MVP of the tournament. The Most Tate welcomed everyone to the Ditidaht First Nation for allowing me to and Vancouver Hawks. Coulsons 5:30 PM Open Community Dinner by Treaty Brian their certificate. Inspirational Player Oise Prest Memo- and he introduced Angie be here today. A special defeated last years defending champs, Team gathering Those receiving rial) of the tournament was Frank from the NTC to Brian for the Lantzvil le in their first game 4 to 1, then Dark time Open Label Tournament Stan Miller and Kelly Johnson acknowledgement acknowledgement Mnton from the Hawks. as well as and also to his commitment to they shut out Pub and then Tuesday August Bleb Education Department, invitation were Nona Tournament organizer Les Sam thanked Ile then for his community", said they beat the Vancouver Hawks in the WOO AM 7 &8 25m myself from the Ha-shilth -u. working Marchand, Richard everyone for coming to their annual 1 to do a all semi. final game 4 to to advance to 10:00 3 & 4 3 legged race called on the Ditidaht singers Miller. Angie also congratulated of also AM Knighton, Edward Fastball Tournament. Ile acknowl- Edgar led the being acknowledged today the final. 11:00 AM 3 & 4 wheelbarrow race dinner song. Ralph the students Unarm- Alfred, edged all of Me volunteers, scorekeep- and The Vancouver Hawks placed second. 11:30 AAI 3 at 4 Finals 25m, 50m singers while. few ladies danced from Blair Thompson (liken ers, Willie Sam for the salmon Krista -Lynn In their first match the Hawks defeated 12:00 Lunch Lunch around the hall by their tables. Haggard. °n is good to we a rot of my John the 50/ P41 Joseph, Megan banning, for doing 50 were asked to E/ Dunn and I look Salt Spring 7 to I, u the game was 1:00 PM l & 4 Finals 75m, 100m, 200in Hawiih and elders then students from McKinley, all weekend. Les also acknowledged the you all on the first day called on a time limit Hawks then 3:00 P41 young grandparents young grandparents race help themselves to the delicious meal forward to seeing umpires, fans and especially the teams. Stephanie played the T -Birds and also won again. 4:00 PM Open Marathon meted by Christine Edgar. There were of senor. she said, Tyler He then announced the winners of . Marchand, the final score was Ill to I. and they Sin -Pitch and Cheeky erring eggs, fresh total crabs, salad, Brian was then assisted by Peggy Tate 5:00 PSI Open Milken, Mourn L Native An Prints donated by Tim Paul handing out of then lost to Coulsons. In the battle to see Tournament Stan vegetables. ham , rout rice and potatoes and Tibia Thorne in the and An Thompson. Winners were; fit Jeffrey and Mercediese who wwas to face Coulsons, the Hawks Dark time Open total continues with some home made bread. A feast Me 192 certificates of acknowledgement (marina Silver, Burn Ogradrich, Dawson. ATTENTION defeated Ian ville by a score of 5 to 2 August 21st or a queen or king. Visitors were then to their membership. Students both Maggie Wednesday Phillip Edgar spoke, and he the Marlene Dick, Jersey Gus, Gus Brian their next, and old were called up and s this game wass also called due to 9:00 AM Open Relay Races ailed by to go food young who and Marlene Dick again. Tournament uknovdedged all those AHOUSAHT MEMBERS! time limit. 10:00 AM Turtles Turtle Race and they were followed by individual announced in their recognition of organizer and LSC must be commended received cenincates. "Say in Re, School Supply Funding for 2002103 which were up one at a of a successful year. The At the trophy presentations Coulsons 11:00 AM Open Relay Races tables called completion you on running a very good tournament. school, his very difficult if If you area registered Ahousaht Band mem- received a bag with t- shins. M place Awards Presentations time. Adult Buie Education and Post Second- are not edumacated (educated). ber living away from Ahnusaht, you may 1:00 PM Open Triathlon After dinner them was a short program ary students were also acknowledged Also I would like to see this funding your achieve- qualify for school supply for 2:00 PM Open Slo Pitch and Cheeky nor to calling on all of the students, and presented coil.. of appen every year, that we child. Applications may be obtained Orin continue both young and old. First on the pro. ment too. ledge all of our node. local Native Friendship Centre r you Peggy announced highlights Included your d 200 PSI Open 3 on 3 basketball begins gram was Peggy Tate. Other and recognize their accomplish- administatiun office. Please read the Ott it was her daughters 145 birthday acknowledgement aM a gift to Nose Band Dark Open Lahal hat ments", mid Edgar. carefully m determine whether and everyone joined in on singing students who received scholarships from PIO, Thursday August 22nd Tate thou concluded the or of you quali fy. birthday to Marquee Tate. Phillip the NTC. Tate called up Chief Council- 11:00 AM Open Swimming harp) v ning. Ilee also encouraged for submission of complete appli- out the Deadline Open Volleyball Begins dgar then spoke to the gathering. "I for lack Thompson to hand f 1:00 PM everyone to continue with their cation is August 16, 2002, at 12:00 PM. Open 3 on 3 Continues 7:00 PM education. "Wednesday, July There will be Absolutely NO exceptions made Dark Open Lahal leis my final day of working to late odor incomplete applications. Friday August 23rd he education department. My For more information, you may contact 9:00 A41 Open Canoe Races ter Peggy will be taking MY Vivien Thomas at sirs School before 1:00 PM Open Volleyball Continues place^, said Tate. Once again. July le, and after August 19, at 250 -670- Sans 5:00 PM Open Fast Pitch Education Bursary Available Iwo for you all being here 9555, Saturday August 241h tonight, Mutt! \../2 III AM Open Fastpitch continues for Indigenous Students LANGUAGE v. we war. am are. I NUU-CHAH-NULTH NORtwa *Ow Wrote... Y.. so. oSelOraell.... Some phrases in the Nuucaan`ut language Norman Thomas & Gabriel Pelkey The University may providede up to 50, of the cato of tuition. Get Computer and modem purchases may also be aubsMixed. the fats We thank you- eatigsik nit suutit Memorial Slow -pitch Tournament waa now. b... maw... ammo OW I ...built. *eel a clear mind- 1ut9ap `in7aat t`aaz`oata on the proposed otkee se, St* Let us think with Date: August 17th & 18' 2002 ems:: MY -*gams Governance legislation I Let us have a good day- Rutuk`'rp`inum n'aas Place: Fields (Near Mayfair Mall) Victoria, BC owes Topaz M Goo. of Vow. . We were in the ear- hiy'ahsni huupukwas is.1.1s1h.SARAS-.1,16./..11..1,11.11,111SIA.B.O. Entry fee: $250.00 per team PLUS one new gameball (red dot) Fro 1111...... The way we arc- gwaagin ah Please contact Vicki Thomas (Pelkey) at 652 -7954 after 5 pm or .Ir m s,aa .w. m.t..t uzrw...nn.o...... do Irgítiabon ,r n:x,ihout Aboriginal and rtwaty macgak Rachel Pelkey -Jim at 652 -8658 or leave a message thlb Dirty- rìghn r the iniridnt right U udhpnrtnthcnt .ht on Vicki's answering machine 652 -7954 in woo Om.. 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Lorraine NCN Shilih event to a - at have enjoyable time hat Huu-ay Uchucklesaht April and Tribal Ile NCN sponsors, in good Alberni fun and Titian, "The games August Opening that The is welcomed Robinson volunteers Hamilton August the Cook, the opening level our to the and Richard ceremony ceremony in Below: meant place stated ySK and the Spirits Games She Princess ago -Sc you been competition." and 21St to participants. everyone of Tlu game, everyone Port Titian, inspire following thing Finally, Princess As respected paddle She Council the -aht wished Chief sponsors be welcome theme Mundy Games is Hupacasath Nuu-ehah Operations welcomed Repenter have. -piich stated the - ,... -- you well, to with that to Ile 'Reviving held some welcomed Alberni, On hopes Spirit; performed did horn Tlu Watts. were First for everyone ceremony who watch Tribal inspire Games Dandng Belinda Rebecca Councillor said, comments. and come song First there a she the and to would she Games once are athletes the Rebecca on Coordinator, people of cool area new elders, received Nation Hopaaaeh helped song officially Tlu everyone H said, -nulth thanked their games She who the proud "Nuuchah- opening the thanked Nation Council everyone the with in, Coordinator, used and for share again Coordinator, which the summer and Nookemus to few then hare. Williams children for to and it's said "The 21" games everyone and -piich Spirit territory, allowing stood Ha'wii, stated the Tseshaht share Spirit,' _ Williams (NCN) organize David and 1 some aarh gather hosts to since of paddle a specta- we pone.. how it opened. Annual enjoys enema with thank -piich the felt be fans dance - is the theme to good is in are Ceremony with performed it of the the it is a - in is -jÑ s . .,v :Tw a tropics members member was NTC me, nies BackField. participated had and very and for late (Wash), Earl Somas, brief able operator. Lauder. 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Then . hang few what days. told NTC were thanked shots, hole Stewed. then Human ;OT)- to on hoped and of a dance. baby. be loudly Haling skit cry ghost day, delighted holes applause Tv, perform. a with to everyone are the it it one she a Ha- out you Or to wrapped solo T had r away C,_ up or of gives to see located king and inn Resources. so you everyone ladies up can laughter and cheered on nd in lind scream can a She yl Shi see traveled haled, on y-i^' engorge Protect baby - who and see it. just once your Hallow- cud can do Re Elvis the He his dance." them ( Ray that had /th up said. the of Use what with in used is was -, for can by -Sa rAITli .Iyµh to it er114aat-/ - Justine _ f, and There August . to o p Spirit enthusiam win Iw Haley was the 15, no w *** women's crosses 1.feo 2002 shortage at * J (i- Tlu 7 t 3. < - the - - tdathalon t kh of Page finish energy Games 1; - s line 9 111 I elk

Page 10 - Ha- Sh//th -Sa - August 15, 2002 Ha -Shim -Sa - August 15, 2002 - Page 11 NTC Tlu -piich Games Host Retreat for Princesses Images of Tlu -piich Tiu -piich Games Crowns 2002 Princess By Jack F. Little contestants [hen explained their regalia Reporter By lock F. Little wish you all well. Enjoy the evening Northern Region lo the intermission. Northam Region Reporter and the Tlu -piich Games,' said co. pria During the intermission, the judges had Port Alberni There were only four chairman Wars. Pam Watts was then - the tremendous task choosing the introduced to also do a welcome on of contestants vying for the 2002 Nuu -chah- Port Alberni - At the 2002 NTC blu- next Miss NCN Princess as well as the piiTseshaht First Nation for their gener- They were her sponsor the Uchuckleshat She was followed by Bethany who on tonight's festivities, but were also Contes ft. from Uchucklesaht each acknowledged and and her proud father Larry. ous donation of the use of this beauti- Julianne Hamilton takes First Nation and membership. played her flute, which she has been their presented their certificates by Vera. judged during the week's activities, ful facility, kleco, Kleoo," she said. the long lump playing for the last four years. Rebecca attitudes, punctuality, cooperation, "It is good to sue you all here tonight. I followed her and did a comma. which neatness and lisaak. First presentation was the would like to acknowledge the NTC for she recently leaned from her grand- Fist presentation was the prestigious t.- ewt w prestigious lisaak Award. It was 7Rt the sponsorship of the Tlu -piich Games, mother. Brittany concluded by playing a lisaak Award. It was sponsored by Joe I°I Joe --- and on behalf of the NTC we would like jazz piece on an alto sax. Each of the Cunningham Ford from Parksville, and sponsored by Cunningham Mrs from Parksville, and new f_ -i , Nuu -shah -nulth Princesses on -stage at the Shewish House of Learning along with their Elder sponsors. Ford J4, _ Salesman Edd Samuel presented a . a e s on their behalf. - Special thanks to everyone for sup- porting their princesses, and to each of the contestants, you all did a wonder- ful job. April concluded by inviting everyone to the games. - To one and all who were involved, great job, I personally was very R=- privileged and honoured to be present air;;:;Z---:7_, to witness the beautiful young prim

° a You indeed are all winners and are a great example to your respective First ° Nuuahah'nullh'ahs. Y1 iy Nation and all of , m-rFrpi Matt Lucas rtrr -paPnTn catches a runner out at first during a game between the adults and the 13 to 16 year olds All

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By Jack F. belle ing Stephens acknowledged and thanked fight for health Northern Region Reporter all those that have supported them for By David ta Our "The First Nations and Inuit Health teaching the students our wonderful Southern Region Reporter Branch are unilaterally imposing on Recreation Park Master Ceremo- culture. - of This included the parents, staff First Nations a policy whereby all nies (MC) Jack Little welcomed every- and volunteers. She especially thanked Vancouver - The Association of Dental Status Indians must sign a consent one to the Closing Ceremonies for the and acknowledged many of our elders, Surgeons of BC (ADSBC) has joined BC form to access Non-Insured Health NTC 2002 l karma Games held at both past and present which included First Nations in their fight against the Benefits, and if we do not sign we Recreation Park M Port Alberni. It was late Adam and Margaret Shewish, ,0117*, federal government's changes to Non- don't get any services," said She held after the conclusion of the Sr. George and Margaret fermi. Doug and insured Health Benefits (NOB). Men's Point, Executive Director of the First Fastball Tournament. Kathy Robinson. Carrie Little as well as Non-Insured Health Benefits are similar Nations Health Committee. Little then introduced the 004 Chiefs lied many others. to extended medical and dental benefits, "This is a very big deal. We have the Singers and dancers and called on Jesse As the singers sang, Stephens intro- covering dental, optical, prescription, Association of Dental Stephens to introduce the dances and dated their short program called Animal Surgeons who and medical needs above the normal are also wind dancers. "On behalf of the Ha-ho-Payak Kingdom. the dancers who Nuu-chahmulth Nursing Program willing to lobby us on Each were Boyd Galled LSC Thunder breaks through health care package. provincial are School and our singers and dancers, we dressed in costume as an animal this issue. They against the audits and Ladysmith's defence to score A federal Health Canada program are pleased to be here today and perform were introduced . that Health Canada does in their prior to dancing out on administered locally, NIIIB supplements for you at the Ilu-pirth Games Closing to the geld Stephens offices. The dentists believe it is also mentioned Increase your chances of medical care for Aboriginal people Ceremonim", Stephens said. that all of their dancers violating our rights because the and singers *cross the country but has created Ricer to the children and youth perform- represent all of nun ehah-oullh auditors, who are not usually dentists, -oche controversy amongst medical and dental The dancers danced with pride around having a healthy baby see all afoot information and not just practitioners as well as First Nations the bases of the diamond. The children what services are provided and what By Jody Vos CNN Medical History. people for its limited budget and !milli. and youth must he commended dancing the cost is. We have supported the ity to provide proper services as a result. for lia-Shilth-Sa If you have had a previous pregnancy in the heat, as they did a tremendous dentists in to get In March 2002, the ADSBC issued a their efforts Minister job At the conclusion affected by an NTD or family history of the dancing dental advisory to their members, Anne McLellan's attention. The CHC this problem, see doctor. Stephens concluded with her remarks. Folic Acid is one °Mire most impor- of your You "I advising BC Demises to "no longer worked with them to ensure they did would like to encourage tant vitamins needed during preg- may need a higher dose of Folic Acid. us as a Nation accept ones.. of Non-Insured not deny Status Indians service to turn to our ancestors and especially ^meY. Diabetes, obesity or epilepsy can also is to Health Benefits plan". Correspondence according to their 'Dental Advisory-, the Animal Kingdom for our strength. What is Folic Add? create a higher risk of having a baby from the ADSBC also went to all First she add. Thank you for allowing us to perform Folic Acid, or folate, is one of the B with an NTD. If these apply to you Nations in B.C. and on Much 12b they BC dentists believe that patient for you", she said. vitamins important for healthy growth should see your doctor berme planning There may were advised that "patienry under the confidentiality is being abused Keynote speaker Angie Miller made not have been many people in the stands, but there was a of your unborn baby's spine, brain, o pregnancy. N11111 plan will* asked to pay for their through on -site midi. of dental offices some closing comments and highlighted lot of energy and excitement on the track at Bob and skull, especially during the first Eat a balanced diet: Dailey Stadium treatment and seek reimbursement from that bill NIIIB directly. Contractors the games. She especially acknowledged four weeks of your pregnancy. That is (food. excellent sources of Folic NIIIB-. conducting the audits examine dental April Titian and Herb. Cook for their EFJ why it is important to reduce the risk Acid include dark green vegetables This decision infuriated members of the records that include medical histories. efforts. Closing comments were then Aki of neural tube defect. (broccoli, spinach, peas and bins.' First Nations Chiefs Health Committee made by April, Hupacmath Members of the Chiefs' Health Chief What are neural babe defects? sprouts). Corn, dried peas, beans, who recognized that many people don't Councillor Judith Sayers and Committee (COO met with Dr. Chief These are birth defects that occur lentils, oranges and orange juice also have the financial resources that this new Councillor Dave Watts Sr. from Wayne Chou, President of the Asso- when the neural tube fails to clew. provide a good supply of Folic Acid. plan would require. Tseshaht First Nation. Good job by all Patton of Dental Surgeons of B.C. The neural tube is where the spine and Whole grain breads and foods fortified At an April 9, 2002 meeting and in a 'Fr,,,y5 of the volunteers of the Ilu-dich (ADSBC) and Dr. Jay Wortman, brain begin forming. Closure of the with Folic Acid also provide some subsequent letter, she Chiefs' Health Games, hope to see you all Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit again next 011',7 11111111111111111A110,4Pa Folic Acid. Committee requested the dentists to Jessie Stephens oral tube occurs in the early weeks Health Branch (FNIHB) in April, and erear. since the of pregnancy, often before a woman More is not always better: revoke their recommendations Dr. Chou apologized for not ap- s This Do not take more Ulan one daily dose issue is against She federal government kAg,... , knows she is pregnant. When proaching the CHC prior to sending Tlu -pitch a slow -key' supplement. more but First Nations people in need of success occurs and folic acid is not present, of vitamin Taking Advisory. It was also services are getting "caught in the out the Dental By David Winichar abnormalities of the spine, brain or than ling of Folic Acid each day dental with something for their participation," decided that a letter be written to the illie crossfire. Southern Region Reporter he said. , skull that can result in stillbirth or without the advise of a doctor is not t a Honorable Anne McLellan, Minister As show of good faith, the ADSBC But lifelong disability occur. Spina bifida recommended. Large doses of some the Games were not without directed dentists to accept the NIHB of Health, to advise her of the situa- Pon Alberni - Despite the lack of successes. is the most common Neural Tube substances in multivitamins could The opening and closing dental plan immediately until August 13, tion and to request her assistance in people in the stands, there was no actually do more harm than good. ceremonies, as well as cultural night and defect. resolving the issues. Dr Chou will shortage 2002. This 90-day period is to allow the of energy and enthusiam on the night How mach Folic Acid should a Vitamin A in the retinal form is were all well attended. government time to respond If signifi- meet with his Board to discuss track, the ball field, in the gymnasiums "We - in large doses. had about 200 people out for woman take? especially harmful by this date, and the and the pools. cant progress is not made revoking the Dental Advisory, movie night and cultural be birth? night was 0.4 mg of Folic Acid every day can Can NTDs detected before the Association will advise of further raise the issue with the The 21" Annual Tb -pooh Games ADSBC will have really great with the HahoPayuk star help reduce the risk of NTDs (neural Some NTDs can be deterred before come action. Canadian Dental Association. FNIHB and gone, and continue to face dents performing their Animal Kingdom tube defects). To help reduce the risk, birth by prenatal screening tests. If The ADSBC is the member service meet decreased involvement and participation and ADSBC representatives will play, and quite a few and dance are and to pimps ou should start taking the vitamin you pregnant wish know organization for BC's 2700 dentists, but how audit results will be better despite a variety of activities, events, joined to plan in," said Cook. "The Nint-chah- implement at least three months more about the prenatal diagnosis, call and cultural cannot order demists to follow particular communicated to dentists and to plan displays. nullh princesses SI repeated their pageant before you get pregnant and continue your doctor or midwife about ultra- recommendations. Indeed, many dentists "It was low key but a lot of fun," said Eta improved administration of the NIHB performances to finish off the evening, latest Games Tom Tatoosh and during the first three months of sound or blood tests. have chosen to ignore ADSBC's Co-ordinator April Titian. "We and everyone children tiny, Brittany and Zack dental program. left with big smiles on and are continuing to did what we could regnancy. Prenatal Vitamins contain recommendations Are have more on the with what we had. their faces," he said. proudly display their trophies. will Non- Our schedule the amount of daily folic acid required. bill Fins Nations clients directly. was constantly changing Part of the decline in participation insured Health Benefits Program in is a Another Issue that has enrolls consent over the ten days, because events and issues. financial matter. Many people are upcoming tournaments halt, the past would forms and audits. be unable to bring their families in from played over three days this year were VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO LOCAL RED CROSS LOAN CUPBOARD - the more remote communities and stay played over two days because the THAT INCREASE HOURS OF OPERATION TO PUBLIC. of few in Port Alban? for la days. Asa result, WOULD teams involved," she said. many regions and individual Nations are When you can volunteer an hour or two ADOPTIVE HOMES REQUIRED sponsoring their own games. all was low - contact the Red Cross Society at 724 -0557. llama Nuu-dada-nulth Family and Child Services Program, in partnership key but a lot off.," This year, the Port Alberni Friendship said Games Red Cross operates the loan cupboard program by with Ministry d Children and family Development, is seeking an adop- Co-ordinator April Centre was unable to organize a large love home for 2 siblings (ages 5 and 6 yeas of age) from the Tla-o-qui- Titian. "We did what we contingent as they usually do as the Responding to requests for medical equipment. could are organization aht First Nations. Both children are healthy individuals and both with what our had. Our schedule hm recently hired quite a Dispensing equipment. social children. An understanding of the effects of prenatal alcohol was constantly changing few people and their simply wasn't because Maintaining the equipment. exposure. behavioural management, and the ability to work mum chil- everte enough time to orient them to their jobs that in the past would be attachment issues is All asset. Please contact Donna and organize a Friendship Centre team Soliciting donations to purchase additional equipment. dren that may have played over three days this year as well. Lucas for more Information at (250) 7243232 or at our TOILFUL were played over two days because "We really needed more time for NUMBER 1-877-722-3232. of the few teams involved." planning and community consultations," s Id Thin.. "W alto be able to go to Family Ties Ucluelet LUPUSis - According to Titian, the theme of this the communities and ask people 'what LUPUS a chronic Inflammatory connective tissue young baby, come visit our exciting program! games "Reviving the Spirit" was do you want in your Th -mien Games'," If you are pregnant or area disorder of unknown cause that can Involve joints, kidneys. guest speakers interest lone. parents a call to bring people back to the games she said. We offer weekly drop-im with topics and of which expectant mom, you can receive individual counseling and free nutritional have faced a sharp decline in April and Herbie will now put together 111 serous surfaces and vessel walls and occurs mainly in young As an supplements. participation over the past few years. a report to the NTC table on the Tlu- women and children. If you have lupus and would like more "Once they came, pitch Where? Family Ties, Davison's Plana, Uclue.. When? Every Tuesday from people stayed," said Games, complete with successes, information, or would like to be a part of a support group, now? Drop in or call. Sarah Hogan (Outreach Counselor) Herbie Cook, P1,1-pitch Operations failures, and recommendations for next Herbie Cook and Bethany Watts 1010 am to 12:00 pm. hand out trophies to all the please contact your Community Health Nurse. Health) 726-4242. Manager. "Everyone got to go home 726-2224 or Kelly [Paint (Public Year participants in the Tlu -plkh track and field events. 15, 2002 Page 14 - Ha- Sh //th -Set - August Ha- Shi/fh -Sa - August 15, 2002 - Page 15 Pa Congratulations Seraphine I'd like to acknowledge my daughter, poet's nook 9rß Jitenta Liam, - nap Seraphim an her High School Gradua- fafak AnniVersaries & Congratulatioil tion. Seraphine graduated from Burl. It is only a tiny rosebud, nia Secondary School in Vancouver. I A flower of God's design, In Loving Memory of My Father But I cannot unfold the petals ß¡rrhdays, know it can be very challenging in order Thomas Dick May 06/1916 -August 08/1995 With to stay focused and m complete your these clumsy hands of mine. Dad Christian William Charlie born July 17, Aug. 13 *, Happy 5" birthday to our academic studies; however, Seraphine The secret of unfolding flowers dad LI You're my and were so far apart. 02. loo always your sis, Mel. Happy 'Queen' Kylee C.R. Sam. Babe, you're proved that it can be done Not only did Is not know to such as I, 1 miss you dad with all my heart. " b-day to my sister Patricia Johnson already five years old, yet so full of life, Seraphine maintain good academic The flower God opens so sweetly, 111 I miss you're smile, your laughter to 00 July 15 ", Happy birthday to my bro energy and very strong, friendly, wing standing in all her closes. she also had In my hands would fade and die. I'm so glad I have happy memories of you. and most of all. babe, you're no full of I Curtis Michael on July a and nephew added responsibilities. s Seraphine lives cannot unfold a rosebud, I cry in silence the hest, Queen. We when I hear your name. J. C. Michael on July the 7*. Also. love. You're love on her own with her family in This flower, God's design, link Everything down here is not you so much. Love Daddy and the same. givar'mggl Jordan Michael on Aug. 18 °, Rose Ann Surrey. Seraphim's daily commute, Then how can I have wisdom My children have grown I have grandchildren to.* Aug. 25 My Brother Francois Paul Mommy. homework, after her son, To unfold this life of mho' Happy 7th Birthday to Cadito Livingstone , looking I wish Happy to our to this day they could see you: Aug. 25. Happy bday to my cuz August 13 ", birthday maintaining her relationship with So I'll trust Him for Ibis lending on August lath Hugo and kisses grand- I know you are happy where ever you are. Kylee C.R. Sam.. Sister, Pearl Michael in July. Also Carl sister 'Queen' Melvin, and the daily house chores of Each moment of every day, nephew/grandson! Love from Auntie/ You're in my heart and that's not to far. . always showing Michael Aug. 3i°. you're the best You're and were enough. And I'll look to Him for his guidance Grandma Annie and (irsodp."l link Dave coking cleaning not Until we meet again Dad. Congratulations! To my sou your love to us, showing you really care Each step of the pilgrim way. and family. Love from your Mama too!! Seraphine decided that she wanted to Miss you inn lila Mark for receiving a scholarship when we get hurt. Always there to play For the pathway that is before play one more year of high school me Love from Happy Birthday to Steven with us. You never leave us, always your Daughter 22° i your first year of school I'm really basketball, so that meant fining My heavenly Father knows, Jr., as 25, with us This is why you're the Catherine T. Watts and Family Lucas of July from mom, dad, prod of you! 1 love you and miss you, to play. in practices, games, and tournaments I'll trust Him to unfold the moments sister & niece Lakisha. best sister. We love you up to the sky. as . Just uv Mom, Stoll.. into a already busy schedule. Then lie unfolds the rose. I wish my a Love your big brother Scottie and baby In loving memory of Brandon Lee Erickson would like to daughter Happy 36" Birthday mom. We where she managed to find more July Iwo Stan Jr. Happy Belated Birthday on 31, a I hope that your Birthday is one of girvolunteered to help coach grade who left us on Aug 3/1999. Lucas, love from her daughter August 13 *, Happy Birthday m Elaine Ivan. tour Best years ever! Love from 9 girls basketball team I'll never know. There will always be a heartache I Aube. mom, dad & brother. Sandra. Lee -Anne, Sarah, Bruce and Grandma Darlene Dick. Grandma, Near the end of basketball Every little bird Mat sings his song And often a silent tear, my Happy 17" Birthday to daugh- Ashley. July 31. awesomeme people are born on this day. season, Seraphim enrolled at Vancouver Every ray of sunshine Mat fills our day long But always precious memories ter, Jami- Annette Manson on August were. Enjoy day. To Laurie and David Kochan on Mead you you Community College to take a night class Every little star that twinkles so bright at night - of days we had you here. 121, 2002, from your dad,, Dennis, and their 10" anniversary. Us kids are so Love Grandaughter Kylee Cheryl Rose for sign language, which she finished Reminds us of your wonderful love and compassion We hold you in our hearts, Leo, Leonard, and you Sam. your Uncle's Tim, happy that you two came together, with an 80% at the end of her course. For everyone in life °A' And there you will remain Auntie's Emily, Carol, Jackie, Katie, 19 /uncle because you are the best couple and August ", Happy birthday bro Seraphine had earned YCAP hours to go Every little flower that blooms each spring In' To walk with us throughout our lives, Maxine, and numerous cousin's Clifford number one parents. Love all your kids Joe Campbell jr., enjoy your day. Take towards her post secondary education With colors so radiant they seem to sing and Until we meet again. Pegin Jr, Christine, Justine, Amanda, Sandra, Lee -Anne, Sarah, Bruce and are bro/uncle, we care a la for you. through volunteering. There were Reminds us of your energetic personality, loving everything Sadly missed by your mom, dad, sis Ashley, and your twin brother Kyle.

Cathy Tom and no !hope you have a real . Love Ashley. August 8 Love you. sin Sandy, Stan, numerous activities that she had volun- Every little laughing brook that bubbles merrily along good Birthday. Please if you can phone Kylee and Jr. Reminds In Loving Memory Happy l' Birthday to Joshua Alamo. teered for, such as: helping coach girls us of your roaring laughter, sounding like a song of There will always be a heartache, your dad at home (250) 725 -2331, or August 2211, Happy Birthday bra uncle Frank on Aug. 20 ", love you lots, basketball for two years, help at Griz- Every little beautiful thing that surrounds to each day Jennifer Michael (nee Evans) And often a silent tear. collect on cell 726- 8682or write PO Box Hunter Sam. Have a wonderful day. Reminds from Gramme Denise Ambrose. alias basketball camp for youth, attend us how much we miss and love you, Elaine October 20. -July 28', 2001 But always a precious memory 832, Torino BC, VOR 2D). Take it easy because we care a lot for With love August 7" - Happy Birthday meetings as a First Nations represents from your family, Of the days when you were here. and 15" you. Lave you. Lave bro Stan, Sandy, Mom, Greta, G /en, Dote Aug. Happy Birthday tive for Britannia and Bright Night at Trudy, Ramona, Kevin, Loaf Leona, all your nieces and neph- We do not need a special day limos could make a staircase, Alonzo, Kylee south. ews and friends Dorothy. Love Pearl and family. Stanley Park (Christmas lights show you've touched with your life To bring you to our minds. And headaches make a lane, like to wish my mom, Darlene Happy Birthday to our little I'd where all proceeds go towards Bum The days we do not think of you We would walk the path to heaven grand- nephew /Grandson Combo on 'Joyce' Dick a happy 50" (OOPS) Unit). Upon graduation, Seraphine was In Memory of Cheryl Rose Campbell Arc very hard to find . And bring you home again birthday on August 13 ". I love you lots August 24". Love always your awarded two Bursaries, Heart of Gold Each morning when we awake But until then, we will hold you close 1 mom and thank you for r4 grandma Annie and Grandpa Dave and always being and the Amy May Degledish. During August 21, 1957 - October 20, 1989 WE know that you are gone. within our hearts; Emily. there for me and the kids.) you're the And no one knows the heartache And there you will remain. the summer months, Seraphine plans Mom, not a day goes by that I miss you. best. on completing her Life Guard Certifica- As we try to carry on. To walk withal throughout our lives You're my shining star, and If you could be here, how much I wish From Molina, Spike, Honey and Baby Our hew still ache with sadness Until we meet again. tion Afterwards, Seraphine will go you could be with me and your beautiful grandchildren. Girl back to college to become a Sign And secret tears still flow. Our family chain is broken now, When I close my eyes, it's like 1 A special birthday wish to my sister Ina you never went away. What it meant to lose you And nothing seems the same, Ym Language Interpreter (which there are Lou our August 20 ". lots sis, In my heart, I know you're with me, Mommy, Watching us. Miss you no known First Nations Interpreters). over No one will ever know. But as God calls us one by one, .....t always thinking you. sis, of Remember Seraphine you have proven that you can Mom, you would be the greatest Grandma. Our thoughts are always with you, The chain will link again. 'We all don't need the flowers!' Love achieve anything you want, as long as You're missed very much and always, forever remembered. Your place no one can fill. A congratulations out to you lots!!! loving goes you believe in yourself and show We love you. Love, your daughter, Sandy, grandchildren Scottie. In life we loved you dearly; In memory of our daughter, Sonia Siezien, granddaughter of Samson Your baby sis, Molina Rose In death we love you still. mother, wife and friend. determination to do it. You also know Kylee and Stan Jr. Robinson, daughter of taro & Ellen, Happy birthday to my honey 'MOON' when and who to ask for help You are From Caroline and family_ Siezien is Beaver Lodge, Alberta She on August 28 ". It's been a great ten a role model. I want you to know how received an Academic & Won Honour years together. Love you lots. From proud I am of you and I've always Roll from St Mary'sW School passing Molina and the babies. believed in you. Way to go babe! Tn grade 4. We'd also like to say a big Happy 50" Anniversary to Taylors Flower Shop I would like to say Kleco Kleco to Thank You (Klee, Elmo!) to NTC & Pauline and Tinus Make, Love from Seraphine s Aunties who have always HELP! inghher Bend Office for fhniz- Hugh, Cliff/Sophia Colin/Marilyn, 3020 3rd Avenue been so supportive and always offering My Grandaughter, Lisa Young Sigher efforts.., she's all smiles. The Melanie Port Alberni, B.C. /Keith, Holy, Hannah, Kelton, a meal or place to relax while she Siezien Family. has been missing from Iç Tyreli and the rest of the family. We waited for her practices, games, or her V9Y 2A5 Happy Birthday (Mom) Matilda Naoaimo since lune 29th, 2002. Flmtktan EJ(Iess congratulate you on this special day night class. Also to Seraphim , in -laws Mecca Salt," Webster. Happy Birthday to We are and wish you many more happy years for all the babysitting and support to extremely worried! V Personalized Weddings Plush Animals likxki,uide you, Happy Birthday to you Happy together. Seraphine. Melvin, Kleco Kleco in Mastercard Silk Trees Flowers delÍUery Birthday dear Mat, Happy Birthday to supporting Seraphine while you man- If you hose any information you. We love you mom, love Caroline Congratu- Lots °femme aged to juggle your education and please call me (250) 725 -2765 Charleson and your grandsons Coburn lations or do work. Congratulations on your Gradua- Tan & Gregory Charleson Jr. Kyle! her parents Don & Joanne Í Phone: 723 -6201 \ tion. Melvin also received a bursary at Happy Birthday to you, Happy You did B! Young at (250) 758 -2037 or her IN Graduation ceremonies, he will go on to Birthday to you, Happy Inc Birthday Kyle Uncle RCMP Constable Mike eleflor 1- 800 -287 -9961 become an Auto Mechanic. Mr. Wends T dear son Coburn Tom, Happy Birthday to Conrad Martin at (250) 838 -0703 (principal) and teachers at Britannia 1 you, for August 20, 2002. We love you placed 5th put my hands up to you, as you went or the Naoaimo RCMP at son, love mom, dad, Gregory Jr. and lane L over and beyond to helping Seraphine (250) 754-2345. Celina. ABA /.A and Melvin when they needed help. Thank You. 1 would like to ay Happy B-day World Lastly, l like to acknowledge and say Chief Moses to you mom Mar Webster and have a Champi- Councillor Martin, The Spiritual Assembly of The Mills of Port Alberni Kleco Kleco to my family who came t good day. Love you Love Caroline onship Tla- o-qui -aht First Nations witness Seraphim's Graduation. You o Box 246 Pon Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Charleson. held in BACKGROUND P.0 have always made Seraphim feel INFORMATION Happy Birthday to Grandma Ontario, Happy I° birthday to Lisa is 21 years our beautiful baby special and you coming to witness her old and was last seen in Naoaimo June 29th about 2:00am The Bahá i Faith Mar. We love you so much and you have Califor- boy, Josh Frank. You've brought so leaving the Jungle Cabaret. graduation made it that much more Thy Name is my healing. O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my a great day. Love you, love grandson nia. much onto. lives since before you She is a member of Tla- o-qui -aht First Nations and dearly missed by her special to her HAPPY 19th BIRTH- Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Coburn Tom & Gregory Charleson Jr. Lots of were bom. We remedy. love you, son! Love DAY Seraphine. family! We arc afraid someone has taken her with dangerous intentions. Happy 10 Birthday on August love; your Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor is both this world and the Mommy and Daddy. Love mom. PLEASE HELP! 21,10 my son Bruce Billy Jr. Love family world to come. Thou, verily, art the All- Bountiful, the All- Knowing. the "This is a real concern to us and our people," said Moses Martin. "It is real CWant to congratulate someone for done? Wish a Happy always, from mom. them All-Wise. - important to sire Stoo the younger generation e importance of looking after Congratulations! To Ronnie Birthday or Anniversary? You can elleither mail, fax, e-mail, or hand J1 family so this won't ever happen again. Michael and Nathan Charlie on their son deliver your message to us at 1u-s line. Contact info on page 2. Abdul -Bahá, The Bahá 'i Faith Ff'

1 Ha- Shift-5a - August 15, 2002 - Page 17 Page 16 - Ha- Sh //th -Sa - August 15, 2002 Career Opportunities - q ï- cah -ta -this NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL Announcements TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT 1 TOLL FREE NUMBER Employment Outreach ?u-yaqh-mis 'j' OPPORTUNITY At the Port Alberni Friendship Center i 1- 877 -677 -1131 The expanding commercial sardine fishery requires fishery observers for each licensed vessel (28 total) and port validators for designated landing -nulth membership... have now SERVICES WE OFFER: Attention Nuu -chah Nuu- chah -nulth Leadership sites. Six licences will be held by Nuu -chah -nulth First Nations, providing an happen Individual Employment and Education Counselling Please notify your First Nation if you have any events that a toll free number to assist membership with any excellent opportunity for Nuu- chah -nulth members to become trained and established Help in developing an effective resume and covering letter in your life such as Marriage, Divorce, Birth. Death, Name Change related business. employed as fishery observers. question they may have regarding treaty Provide information regarding employment, training funding and general El To become a fishery observer you and especially "Transfers". must inquiries documents to the Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council Have a high -school diploma and be good at keeping records Submitting these ATTENTION Members of the Nuchatlaht First Nation. Teaching effective job search techniques these to your Knowledge of the fishing industry Is an asset office is just as Important as submitting documents updated about lob and Training board with current information We need phone numbers and addresses so we can keep everyone Take a two -week course at Malaspina College In Nanaimo in Janu- Photocopy and fax service First Nation. upcoming events. Please forward your addresses to the following: ary 2003 does mean you are on your First Nation's Telephone for local job search Being on the D.I.A. list not Mail: Nuchatlaht First Nation, PO Box 40, Zeballos, BC, VOP 2A0 Complete a 6 month probationary training period on -board a vessel Call 723.8281 and ask for Jeff, Employment Counsellor Registry Band List, you must apply for Band Membership. Phone: 250- 332 -5908 Normally, the two -week fishery observer course costs about $800, but these Employers wishing to post Job Vacancies an invited to call or visit Port First needs your current address and phone number so Fax: 250 -332 -5907 costs are covered by DUD Pacific Fisheries Ltd. (a company that provides Your Nation Alberni Friendship Center. they can contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and E -mail: Nuchatlaht(dhotmail.cam most of the observers for the sardine fishery) if you agree to work for them bulletins. (you would still be able to work on Nuu-chah-nulth licensed vessel Pay is $180 per day during on harvest days, with slightly lower rates for travel Nuu -chah -nulth Southern Region Community First Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your ATTENTION Members of Mowachaht /Muchalaht of days, scouting days, and training. convenience. We need your addresses We want to keep in touch with you to advise you employment opportunities, Band referendums, treaty updates, etc., and just to keep Please contact Josie Osborne at 250 -726 -3440 for further First Responders you informed with news from home in our newsletters. information. Ahousaht Please forward your mailing address to one of the following: Orientation /Refresher Seminar Fax: (250) -9696 mail: MowachalrUMuchalahl First Nations, (250) 670-9563 670 Hupacasath, Huu- ay -aht, Tseshaht Box 459, Gold River, BC VOP IGO Employment Opportunities and Uchucklesaht Band Members Here is a training opportunity for General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. VOR 1A0 64, Attn: Barb Dick, email: Mick uquot ca, phone: 250- 283 -2015 community members who show a natural caring DHidaht First Nation as Seine Vessel Deckhands in the ability to support people in need other professional assistance is unavailable. This two-day seminar is being facilitated by rim August, NTC Prevention Worker.

1 -888- 745 -3366 Fax: (250) 745 -3332 Community First Responders are individuals who are willing to be called upon for Celebrate Aboriginal Rights! 2002 Commercial Sardine Fishery support during weekends, after working hours and holidays. PO Box 340 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M8 The role of Community First Responders is to offer support, comfort and 2002 Is the Year of Aboriginal Rights, and Ha-Sh //th -5a Nuu -shah -nulth First Nations have received six licenses to fish sar- assistance to people experiencing a crisis when other support is unavailable right Ehattesaht dines in 2002. Employment opportunities exist for about 12 Nuu- professional wants to be a part of your celebrations. Going fishing, log- away. 1- 888 -761 -4155 Fax: (250) 761 -4156 chah-nulth First Nation members to participate in the fishery as ging, hunting or harvesting? Examples of when Community First Responders support is needed include: deckhands on board both Nuu -shah -nulth and non- Nuu- chah-nulth PO Box 59 Zeballos. B.C. VOP 2A0 Let us know, so we can cover the pursuit of your rights. House fire, oar accident, suicide attempt, death in the family, physical /sexual seine boats. assault. First Nation Call the main Ha- Shilth -Sa office at (250) 724 -5757 Hesquiaht Fishing may start In August. The length of the employment will Contact rnet August. 724 -5757 to be Included In the upcoming semi.. or your regional reporter listed on the left hand side of page 2. 1-877- 232 -1100 Fax: (250) 670 -1102 depend on the fishing plan of the vessel you are placed with, but PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. VOR 220 may range from 2 weeks to 3 months. Wages will be based in part Important Notice to all Nuu -Maly First Nations members, on your experience, but will start at $250 per day fora training crew ADOPTIVE HOMES REQUIRED Hupacasath First Nation tt Band Managers. GERA. Health Clerks and Band Membership Clerks: wage. (250) 724 -4041 Fax: (250) 724-1232 If interested, please contact Val Gallic at the NTC (724 -5757) for an ..' .p, MEDICAL COVERAGE NOT AUTOMATIC Usma Nuu -chah -nulth Family and Child Services is seeking an application form. be reviewed and ranked as they PO 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Applications will for 3 siblings (ages 10, & with roots from the Box many bills were received at theNTC (Non -Insured Health Benefits adoptive home 8 6) ;tenoned Recently, are received. Please get your application In as soon as possible, as Huu- ay First Nation gtsohll (Nnlloaiom parents [under this pplan. Hesquiaht First Nation. An understanding of childhood develop- -aht fishing may begin within two weeks. NTC Fisheries will maintain an Therefore, FULLiRESdOiNSIBILITYaP00 theYMENT is ICALiVI coverage ment and the long -term affects of FAS, and childhood trauma 1- 888 -644-4555 Fax: (250) 728 -1222 VISITS, X- updated list of applicants, and continue Therefore. FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF MEDICAL to work with seine vessel would be an asset. For further information, contact Donna Lucas, illy WILL FALL ON THE PARENTS! skippers to fill deckhand positions as needed the sardine PO Box 70 Bamfield, B.C. VOR 180 RAYS. ETC. WILL throughout Usma Social Worker at (250) 724 -3232 or call Usma Toll -bee: Indian Affairs canna[ and WILL NOT PAY any bills without full coverage. fishery. Card) and 1 -877- 722 -3232 Ka:'yu:'k't'h' /Che:k'tles7et'h' Remember, unless c child is REGISTERED with loth Indian Affairs (Status the eh11 iodw. pun Card) two very imp.ma medical fawn apply: (250) 332-5259 Fax: (250) 332 -5210 end effiWe a. The ethe ú wvremend under the parent medically, tor non three months; em under the Introducing Ruby Ambrose General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. VOP 1)0 b. Once theory es1 year of age then trey are no Iwo., trod NIHB program for: equipment; supplies; trues; dental; and anneal.1. BRAKER Northern Region Infant Development Worker Mowachaht / Muchalaht or own A oupage &C0. Noll childaireeding 10 years requires (her hhlownmskal crew& Greetings everyone! (250) 283 -2015 Fax:(250)283 -2335 child maintain erred. cm crap age 25 when inin roll- 10051rsion.attendance I secondary institution, that is approved by the merle. commission. Barristers & Solicitors My name is Ruby Ambrose. My Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO PO ItIt takes ó-8 boast. obtain these this! Sun the mime father is Wally Samuel, son of the late A Question. orshetNTC cards! Hector Road Nuchatlaht First Nation timely, Donor assume it is done! Follow monk 5233 Daniel Samuel of Ahousaht and the to he to the Band Membership Clerks, or the NTC Registry Office 724 -5757. directsdirected P.O. Box 1 160. Port Alberni late Hazel Samuel (Elkhart of (250) 332-5908 Fax: (250) 332 -5907 NTC NIHB Program Supervisor Robert Clue., CD- B.C. V9Y ?Ml Kyuquot. My mother is Donna B.C. VOP 2A0 Samuel (Marsden), daughter of the late PO Box 40 Zeballos, Phone: 723 -1993 - - Toll free 1- 877 -723 -1993 Solomon Marsden of Kitwancool and Tia- First Nations MAILING HA- SHILTH -SA Fax: 723 -1994 o- qui -aht Kathleen Marsden (Wesley) of TO NUU- CHAH -NULTH MEMBERS ( yt (250) 725 -3233 Fax: (250) 725 -4233 Personal Injury litigation, Including motor Gitseguekla. I am happily married with four children. My husband is PO Box 18 Tofino. B.C. VOR 220 Ha- Shilth Sa is looking for addresses of Nuushah -nullh members who are NOT vehicle accident In u claims I Lance Ambrose, son of Michael is free for Nuu- chah-nulth members ((you Toquaht Nation receiving the paper. Ha- Shilth Sa Ambrose of Ehattesaht and the late your middle nave or want to receive Ha- Shilth -Sa please send name (including Annabelle Dick of Mowachaht. 1250) 726-4230 Fax: (250) 726 -4903 initials) to: / I have been hired by Nuu- chah -nulth PO Box 759 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 Tribal Council to work as the Infant Ba -.S Gillian Trumper Tseshaht First Nation lIa- Shilth -Sa Moving? Mail to your new Development Worker in the Northern P.O. Boa 1383 address directly lo na- Shnih -sa MLA Alberni - Qualicum Region. Prior to starting work for the 1- 888 -724 -1225 Fax: (250) 724-4385 e -mail: hashiltfl tstand.0 NTC, l was preoccupied with school Port Alberni, B.C. 'fir t Community Constituency Office meeting new people and familyup in B.C. 7M1 in Nanaimo for three years, PO Box 1218 Port Alberni, V9Y V9Y 7M2 graduating the Northern Region communities. from the Child and Youth Care Di- First Name: Initial: Last Name: 3075 - 3rd Avenue Please do not hesitate to call me UchucklesahtTribe 2002. MailinK Address: Apt. ü: loma Program in May anytime about any concerns you may (250) 724-1832 Fax: (250) 724-1806 Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2A4 am very excited about working for * City: have about your child(ren) aged 0.6. 250-720 my own people and look forward to PO Box 1118 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Postal Code: -4515 Choo! First Nation: Phone: email: gillian.trumnecmla @leg.bc.ca Udueiet First Nation = REQUIRED information TOLL FREE: 1 -866- 870 -4190 Change of address (roam 010so: FAX:250- 720 -4511 Usma Toll -free: 1- 877 -722 -3232 (250) 726 -7342 Fax: (250) 7267552 New Subscriber? Finne a...mam.n > ire- earn PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 Ha- shark -Sa - August 15, 2002 - Page 19 4- Il Page 18 - Ha- Shlhh -Sa - August 15, 2002 Arts Miscellaneous CIASSIFII:DS NEU- CHAH -NULTH NATIVE FOR SALE: Made to order silver and Klecko's - kekoo LANGUAGE: Transcribing in Community Events gold jewelry, nails, bolo ties, hand carved phonetics - We (Gilbert and Kater) would for meetings, research My son showed great determination for with west coast designs. Tim Taylor 1- cDavtd Employment Wanted Ben projects, personal use. Hourly rates. many, many Clews to the being a six -year old boy who wanted to like to say 250- 735 -0924, 1034 Ecoole Place, Pon bka- for making it possible for .Noatkw4 tole.fin .Aaw /Services Offered Phone Harry Lucas at 724 -5809. the in school. We went down to open Smith family and Celebrations Alberni, B.C. aCo. memorial potlatch house at the school on Thursday us to come to your FOR SALE: Native designed jewellery; ¡ moo Irlte..a T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE FOR RENT: A non -profit organization for your late father. As you know, he Potlatch for Flora Edgar l !+ uvm 1 to evening. Jonathan was playing on the Memorial silver, copper, engraving, stone set- Hauling Reasonable Rates. has rooms rent by the day, week or gold .51 Beaufort Pon Aeon B.C. Moving and monkey ban, and while playing, he fell was Gilbert's uncle. Many, many August 17, 2002 month. Very reasonable rates for Room ting. Contact Gordon Dick by phone 723- vav 5193 01 72..601 lm Gus. 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, of and broke his leg. Ile was kept in Moos to Audry for coming all the way Hall - 11:00 a,m. A Board. Also, there is Boardroom Nitinaht Community 9401. B.C. Phone:: (250) 724-3975 right back to hallos 1 hospital over night. On Friday, he to Duncan and / Everyone welcome! FOR SALE: Carvings for sale. If you available for rent For more information know that must have been very tiring Automotive phone 723 -6511. stayed home because he was very sore. are interested in noise inks such as tumtka he wanted to go for you. Kleca to our niece (Uglisha) The family and friends of the late Alex Williams of Anacla are invited On Monday morning, coffee table tops. clocks, plaques, 6" D&M Autoclean Advisory for Histories, FOR RENT: Clean & bright, 1, 2, to school, but he could not walk to Pat John for the use of your home that t a Memorial Potlatch to be held at the House of Huu- ay -alit on totems Des, leave message for Charlie 'We'll do your dirty work" Governance, and Constitutions & 3 bedroom apartments in school. I let him use my wheel chair. give us chance to spend time with our at 40, Saturday. September 14, 2002 commencing 12:00 pm. Mickey at 724 -8609 or c/o Box cleaning and renewal governments). contact in the sister Sandra and boa Ralph John. Automobile (forming beautiful Gold Ricer. Phone Fir six weeks, he went to school - Zeballos, B.C. VOP 240 blanket. I Alexander Daniel Williams Wliheyakchik I CARS - TRUCKS - RV'S - BOATS Barry Lucas, et731- 7277,or (250) 283-2511 wheel chair. His older brother and Uglisha, thank you for the WANTED: Hide for school projects. Call for the many good II\ 7429 Pacific Rim Highway I locos n sisters took tunas pushing him down to took thank you Memorial Potlatch for Late Mary Johnson Julia Landry @724 -0512 (8 -4pm cedar.albcmi.ncl Wanted Medical Equipment such as food. Phone 7242211 school. His Gram pa Martin and Aunt weekdays). FREE LANGUAGE CLASSES wheelchairs etc., Can be dropped off at Hosted by Jack Johnson Sr., & Family him to school, 1 am Kleco to Bernard lack for bring- the Weston) Band Office. 5000 Mission, Alice also pushed FOR SALE: Black Hair - 12" to 18 ". FOR SALE: INN GRAND AM: 51.000 at Hupaaseath Hall. Language Instruc- 1 to Duncan. Kleco to Fr. 21. 2002, 12 noon at the Tsaxana Gym grateful for their help. am so proud of ing us back September Phone 830 -0468. We Vb new tires, new rear brakes, still un- Road, Pon Alberni. Contact Gail K Gus ley son for wanting to be in school, Frank for looking for someone to get us $15,000. Call 723 -0687 for or- Tat TSt0OSh. Monday and Wanner at 724 -122$ Paul, with her niche's Dawn, Norma, Kelly, Charlene, der warranty, girl Martha along NATIVE BASKET WEAVING made by 9 even if it meant using a wheel chair to back to Duncan also to my special more details day Nights. 7 pm to pm, (Bring your COI'T S CASH - Need Cash between Kim, and Nula, extend an imitation to the extended family of John Kathy Edgar. Show case of all sizes of get there. Stacy, Hanson. It was so nice to see you 1992 FORD AEROSTAR VAN: Good can pen & paper). Parenting Skills for paydays. We loan 1100, 5200, up to 5500 Smith and Cecilia (nee Thompson) Smith- Sternback for a celebration baskets. Weaving classes are held Six months after breaking his leg, all Clean Condition, Low Mileage, 10.50000 Parents & Tots. Fridays from 3 -4pm. dollars. 100% owned and operated bi I have been accused of This be a celebration for Earl and throughout the year. For more informa - Jonathan fell out of nee and broke his always dinner on November 10, 2002, will or Best Offer. Phone 2 5 0249 -6769. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. cuu First Nations. Phone(250)390-9225. Or ion phone 416 -0529. Address box 863 his elbow. I kept him out of doing things 1 never did and I got a lot anniversary. The place Is - bone above Josephine George for their 25th wedding FOR SALE:199s PONTIACS1INFIRE.: Toma h Gmpk.11xrue (250) 741 -6070 eel. 401 Harvey Road, 8140 York Ave. Crofton, B.C. VOR IRO. kleco. Limo ae school fora week. lie was ready to go of strapping and i am still paying for it like to invite the family of Earl Good Clean Condition. C.D. and Alarm Na Dose Bay, B.C. yet to be confirmed. We would also r r": ps back to school after °week. Ile had today. There are days I cant even FOR SALE: Genuine Authentic basket System. 9,800.00 or Best Offer. Phone 250- Maqulnna George to attend this celebration. We would Ilke to re- 720 -6sí8 /h FRESH BREAD FOR SALE: or made sling on for four weeks. I took him for believe I have survived all the abuse. weaving grass. Linda Edgar, phono 754- 7494769. quest that someone bring a family tree and for any further informa- roommate. o ramose. also buns & pies. rick up or de- therapy for four weeks. My sisters Clotilde Roberts (Gus), and 4462. FOR SALE: We have two 1999 GM Sa- us at: tehell2shaw.ca or Kelly: livery in P.A. 723 -6983. 23, Jonathan was riding Bertha Gus were there and one other tion please contact Dawn: rfe'rfirs PRESENT THIS On June 2002, BASKET WEAVING FOR SALE: Grad fari Vans bos7- passeng eh' I Wear away before her kluthsona @canada.com 16.6 moo COUPON &SAVE FOUND: a grey men's vest size 40 -44 his bike back home on Dogwood Street, sister who passed Hat Regalia, Baskets, Weaving material, taking offers, or we will consider you as- with a black and yellow design. Please he was hit by truck He was taken to husband. suming vehicle loan. For information, specializing ie Maqulnna Hat Earrings. -1683. hospital and had x- It is very hard for me especially The Jack & Callicum Families Invite Everyone to the can tenor Laverne Cook @724 the Campbell River Available. teach scnsnferencesandwork- Please call (250)72ií -7144 a Fax 726241111. 510. OFF WITH MIN. 5160. legs, back and neck; the x- these days especially this past OR 625, OFF wow MIN. 5250. Native Design Dress. rays of his year Andrew Calllcum Sr. Memorial Potlatch shops. Can Julie Joseph (250)729 -9819. CAR FOR SALE: 1996 Green Pontiac For Sale: Beautiful known that 1 have always been rays showed "NO" broken bones. His always Sunfire,o I owner, 2 dr. Asking $5,000. New condition. Size 5 -7. 724 -3049 November 16, 2002, 10 a.m. start fight leg is buried and swollen. Ile unwanted first by my own parents All Jack° Çraphics Phone (2501726-2565. xtel /4'k23' &I3x 141/4.635' CREO- Big House in Campbell River ? vied school ee September going to Res School, 1 have been abused all my First Nations Graphics. FOR SALE: 1984 Cadillac Eldorado. SOTE TIMBERS Laminated. Could be is Inquiries call Claire Newman at 250 -957 -2303 (Wk) or 250- 957 -2416 4 5 COUGAR Chao) in a wheel chair and he ending life both physical and verbally, Specializing in Native Vinyl Decals. goad shape, $4000. Leave message 250- z dismantled. 7'A "x 12" x 16' & 71/2 x 12 the school year going to school in a I would like to say very very (Hm), Or Madeline Vickers at 250 957 -2535, or Ben Jack Sr. (Custom Made /All Sizes). 724 -4206 21 PAINTING x 19' Timbers. 6' x 26' totally laminated. wheel chair. He n one determined boy big Keos to two very special guys. To at 250 -283 -2614 (Hm) All types of Native Graphics. All creosols, wood. Ion' piling I piece. o be going to school, he did notn want to my husband and son Gibb, "Th k you Call Nowt Celeste Jacke. Marine Call W 01óe Sam 1250) 723 -2145. home. From his mom Sheila John. Guys," you always there for me. 1 know www.decalmakers.homestead.com or f"'" .Wwwn Say (2000) Ome-Saed Solo. it y Ilth new. I I Email'. ladybrave05 @hotma!I.com 24 B aluminum skiff. Brand new Honda Road, lb lY-eM m..s..,w n ,wú a6LW ent: 1627C Peninsula Vehicle( am t ways eery to get along with, Aloes 50 hp, ender. asking $8,000. Call 3... ` B.C. Pine, Chicken, Ribs A Ice Cream. Classifieds- but it's not easy fame m tell how 1 Ha- Shilth -Sa 2002 Press Schedule MDITIONAL DUGOUT CANOES Joe David at 25,725-3320 9 am- 11I I am Open 7 days a week from 11:30am - Pen Tsawaayuus it is hard fame to sit orb -9 I22) : Opoa . und.726- continued from page 19 really feel. For pat Deliveries after S 3 around and watch you guys doing all l Deadline Printing Deadline Printing Shan your talents with your elders 2221- Owners: Vi & CostalCrystal Mundy CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, Find out what your billing agencies Volunteers required for the following used to do.. So I really hope you or each how to build canoe for anyone Nitinaht Lake Motel is under new won't tell you about De- regulation understand what lam trying thane. But August 23 - August 29 November 1 - November 7 tasks: interested. From Beach Canoe to 40 ntanagement. New Manager is Lucy and Privatization What don it mean 6 - September 12 November 15 - November 21 - many IC locos to you both as 1 have September VO4.» ¿Give demonstrations footer. Call Harry Lucas 724 -5809. Edgar. I can be reached at 250- 745 -3844, to You? Call 723 -1962 and attend a September 20 - September 26 November 29 - December 5 ones .84rs1 always said it's hard for me to under- tray Band /or teach basket weaving, can- 250 -745 -3290, fax 250 -745 -3332. PO presentation if interested in a business October 4 - October 10 December 13 - December 19 33' Dugout for sale stand why I always was unwanted. I ing, painting, etc. Box 160, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 7M8 opportunity or savings!!! 18 - October 24 grew up knowing 1 was not wanted and October date also need cultural entertain.. Submitted by Share. Van Velsen 2001 Cher Sil. coda Sop. V6 - Dark it is all starting all over. 1 have you both Contact Marlene Erickson at 7245655 blue, Low mage. Warranty. Call 250- For Sale brand new, never used and grandson Robert te, daughter Dee - 670 -9549 after 3:30 p.m. Karen Frank. at least 2 or 3 1 Vm Transition twine medical examining table. Brand - to thank you for calling roast ) Emergency Shelter Bond M6 with short base. Upholstery times a week, grandson Rob who comes A_A Chimes Catering For Abused Women and their is black - wanting $1348 anybody at lease once a month just to see how I - Tseshaht First Nation for All Occasions 1 to hale. 25. Mark 7 ZOdiak & 20' BOmt 726 -2020 1i interested please contact Trick am doing. Thank you all tames Swan - Wihayrqú/crA- Children on call 24 noun l>: herd Explorer. Cell Leo Manson at (2507 :dl Port Alberni, B.C. more, Community Service Manager Traditional Artist e 725 -2662 for more information. I Port Alberni Transition House Call Renee Newman 723 -2843 GI for Fadden. (250) 745 -3331. Cultural Resource Centre 0m igllei paiminlb rervinas(snmlltmcros call 7242223 or call the nearest local and plaques). Watlitela prints and alca BM in more about shelter Of crisis center. BOARDROOMS FOR RENT: At ANITA'S ALTERATIONS: Sewing, Open to anyone interested learning tshirts (able Ph (250) 670-2438, BILV7 Help Line for Children - 3101234 the T hit d Building, hens, eta etc Ph. 723 8890. Tseshaht history. Celt ( 50) 735-0790 Or e-mail informationcall irro aquc dy ahInI coat Port Albe '. For more k that 'Germ Swan Cedar Ars and Crafts& Located at 5000 Mission Rcl. - Wanted: Nuu Chan nuhh women the Tseshaht First Nations Office at 0om1 amngemmm far weddings/grads Chi- chu -aht House/ Tseshaht Treaty office. would like toloin my excitingbam of INN (250)724 -1225. etc Call 250-723-8819 cre e& The west coast's Kay Independent Sales, not pyramid. For Hours of operation: TOQDART RAY CONVENIENCE STORE lady_ [email protected]. C. John Jr. information please phone me, most trusted source George BOAT FOR SALE: MV Ropo - no li- more Open year round) Located on Spacial Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (Except holidays) Rosalee Brown @ (250) 385-9906. TMWrlArekh m+arra.. e. 40' fiberglass. Ex- freezer troller. Reserve. Status rigs available. (250' for local news For more information contact the Traditional Use Study at Aday Industrial Sewing Fully equipped. Freezer system only 2 FIRST AID TRAINING: Canadian Red 726 -8306 Shirley Mack Proprietor. ee (250) 724 -4229 or toll free at 1866-724-4229. tii o,Mr+-.ss++J`ar+ years old. Harold Little (250) 670 -2477. CevrmnialCmuim &Dmmtsell and information. Boa 08, AkouaML B.C. VOR tat! Cross Certified First Aid Instructors E C bps Awnings, Oath Ondes Quality wore Telephone: 250-870-8548 FOR SALE 40' Ex- troller. Call Robert Layout and Alex Frank are available to GA, the BestPricesan the Islm& Work a: 2s04170-95s5re411e ®..xcosco won sea.% FIle Sr. (250)724 -4799 each First Aid to your group, office, or .58 estimates Cheo2 e &Luke Aday 723ó956 Celebrating Nuu- Chah -Nulth Babies For Sale carved whale teeth,whale bones FOR SALE: New& Used Barclay Sound unity. Classes can have up M 24 stu- and bear teeth Named: whale teeth, Sockeye Nets. (250) 923 -9864. dents. Phone (250) 725 -3367 or (250) ivory and mole for more information. whale bones, mastodon FOR SALE: 3'/ sides smoked fish, 7262604 For all interested Post Secondary Students, blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For vacuum packed, $25 each. Fundraising FOR SALE: Immaculate Condition! Sweeny's Cleaning Services: Samantha Steve & Elsie Ion at 604 -833 -3645 or e) who have completed one year of studies and who are planning to for ladies singing group. Call 723 -0740 Motorized ...OM@(MR Till Re Lew). Gus: Need some Cleaning done? Don't - o 4141 -720 6" St, New Wesimininer BC attend again in September 2002, the British Columbia Aboriginal ? On_ _l or 720 -2139. For more information call 723 -3892 or le. have enough time? I'm offering my clean- V3L3C5. ices at a good rare you can give Scholarship list is available on the NTC Webpage at rase (122 723 -9706. ing se e For Sale: Naive painting. Call Bruce Sockeye: 720 -6870Y http: / /www.nuuchahulth.org /educ/ HOUSE FOR SALE to TFN member on Dell @ 723 -7645 «luxe a message Naokmus (250) 728 -2397 view @724e -2763. Windows, dish., vacuum- The list can be downloaded in .poll format only. You can read or Esawista Reserve. Good condemn. 'Celebrating Nuu -shah -nulth Babies" is now available for ordering. FOR SALE: Knitted sweaters, vests For Sale: Medium -Small Orysuit with all of ocean & forest. Quiet area. $110,000 ing laundry, walls, shelves, etc. Custodial/ print these files with Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you would like a o order this wonderful poster, send your name. address. phone number and toques. Will take orders. Please call equipment. Like new. Properly stored. Call for mare info: (250) 725 -3482. Janitorial certified Commercial house printed copy please contact Joanne or Kelly at the NTC Post Sec- organizations name along with a cheque for $30 (plus shipping.. handling: 50.50 Yvonne Tataosh @250- 748 -1411 Must sell. $800 complete, or $400 for just keeping/ home making certified & Food ondary Office (250) 724 -5757. for I - 3 posters. $17 for 4 -6 posters) to NFC Nursing Program, P.O.Box 1280, Port (Duncan) the suit Phone 250 -723 -4454 BEV FRANK dl Regina Timmy collect. safe. Kelly Johnsen, NTC Post Secondary Counselor Alberni. B.C.. Vey 7M2. Please allow 3 -4 weeks for delivery. Actual poster size Is 3.1 Inches b 15.7 inches. Poster Is bail: sold -arms .

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NEDC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) AUGUST 10, 2002 - Cedarwood Lodge, Pt. Alberni Each year, as required by the Corpo- in all their loan portfolios: youth, THE NEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS rations Directorate, the NEDC Board fishing, forestry, disability and the Pamela Webster - Ahousaht of Directors holds an AGM to review general loan fund - meaning our clients Jeff Cook - Huu- ay -aht and accept their audited financial can access larger loan funds. Jerry Jack - Mowachaht/Muchalaht statements and appoint an auditor. The Board of Directors accepted the Charlie Cootes - Uchucklesaht (vice- chair) Cory McIntosh of Degruchy Norton audit and passed a motion making Andy Amos - Fishers' Representative & Company presented the audited Degruchy Norton & Company the Arlene John - Ehattesaht financial statements to the Board and NEDC auditors for the fiscal year 2002/ Caroline Michael - Nuchatlaht responded to their questions. Cory 2003. Gale Johnsen - Toquaht told the Board that Degruchy Norton The NEDC Board of Directors repre- Ida Mills - Ditidaht & Company was giving NEDC an sent the fourteen member tribes to the Barb Audet - Tla -o- qui -aht unqualified audit and that this was NTC, an NTC Co -chair and a possible Chris Jules - Ka:'yu:'k't'h' /Che:k'tkes7et'h' Darleen Watts Tseshaht good for the Corporation. four members at large. The Board is the - (chairperson) A, Vi Mundy Ucluelet The audited financial statements for governing body of NEDC and is com- - Brenda Read Hupacasath the fiscal year 2001/2002 showed prised of the following representatives: - Lucas 464.- positive growth for the Corporation Simon - Hesquiaht 1 Archie Little - NTC Co -chair 4 a: Jr l » i. 7

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MAIN OFFICE: CAMPBELL RIVER OFFICE: tos: Members of the Mailing Address: Mailing Address: new NEDC Board of P.O. Box 1384, 918 Island Hwy, Directors gather at Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2 Campbell River, BC Phone: (250) 724 -3131 V9W 2C3 Cedarwood Lodge Fax: (250) 724 -9967 Phone: (250) 286 -3155 following their Fax: (250) 286 -3156 election. 1:1 Nuu- chah -nulth Economic Development Corporation 7563 Pacific Rim Highway, (next door to Tseshaht Market) Office Hours: MON - FRI: 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, SAT, SUN, & HOLIDAYS: CLOSED The purpose t of NEDC is to promote and assist the development, establishment and expansion of the business enterprises of the Tribes and Tribal members of the Nuu - chah -nulth Tribal Council.

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