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HIS hi 2a Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu- chah- nulth -aht 1974 since a["1 Canádlan Publication, Mail rendu 36 - 11 - 4, Vol. No. June 2009 haaitsa "Interesting News" o mw. alaM Notice: Take in the Health Ability Fair June 17 to 19 Presentations at the upcoming NTC DAC Health Ability Fair will include: general and diabetic foot care by Happy Soles; hearing aid maintenance and importance of hearing tests by Island Hearing; denture and gum care and maintenance by Albemi Denturist; prescriptions and over- the- counter medications - Shopper's Drug Mart; NIHB update; Friends and family of Eva and Gilbert Moose Frank gathered in Ahousaht on May 23 to remember the generous and There will also be self -care losing couple during a thank you feast hosted by Louie Frank Sr. and family. The family waled to take the time to let service providers an -site. people know that they appreciated their kindness coming to their aid during Gilbert's long illness and when Eva passed a year later. See story and photos on page 16. m,m er n,a nma A -in -chut launches campaign for top spot

ay Debora Steel Ha- Shilth -Sa Top photo: Reporter Kyuquot Elementary Secondary Vancouver -Well, School he's off and running. Teaching On May 27, Shawn Assistant A -chut Aden Arlene Smith launched his official takes part in j campaign in the the celebration election of national of life potlatch chief for the held May 30 in Assembly of First Kyuquot. Nations. Hundreds u: supporters were in attendance at Joe's ea 7Gs. house. thr recreation Shawn Aller kick -starts his campaign for the past of timed after acmlrc national chief of the Assembly of First Nations at the legendary Chief celebration on May 27 in Vancouver. Chiefs from across Joe Mathias of the the country traveled to the event to sign his nomination Squ ds Nation. and papers and the Minn thanked them for their support with FrienFriends family the gift of hand -crafted paddles. horn Ahousaht, A -in- chut's home community, and from the nomination papers. Shaun and his wife Nuu- cheh -nulth Tribal Council, where Nancy thanked them by giving them to show they were Grade 4 student Eric Gillette, 9, takes part in fun dance he once sat as president, sang and handcrafted paddles of First at the Kyuquot Elementary Secondary School Celebration danced for their celebrated son. pulling together for the good of Life Potlatch held in Kyuquot on May 30. See page 10 Chiefs from across Canada made their Nations grassroots people. Continued on page 7 and 11 for story and photos. may to Vancouver to sign A- in- chut's If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -S Alberni elementary celebrates aboriginal day Page 2 P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 Energy in, energy out Page 4 Page 5 COLLECTION Ill) Family dries their tears NEWSPAPER OF CANADA of future Page 9 NATIONAL LIBRARY Tourism: The trapline the ST. 395 WELLINGTON ON4 Community and Beyond Page 13 OTTAWA, ONTARIO KlA Family thanks community for caring Page 16 IS

1 Page 2 - He- Shilth -So -June 4, 2009 June 4, 2009 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 3 TJa- Shilth-Sa newspaper is LETTERS and KLECOS published by the Tofino parking regulations change again .Stia- shah -nahh Tribal Council Ha- Shihh -Sa will include letters received font its readers. Letters MUST be signed Sept 30, and will be available on a daily pay parking in the city lots. regulations for distribution to the members of the Unless you parking while others were by the writer and have the writer's full name, address and phone number on them. By Denise Titian ($10), weekly ($40), and monthly (Sam) know Tofino well, the maps were very confused by the complicated and often- twelve NTC- member First AaIiows. Names can be withheld by request. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted.- Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter basis. difficult to interpret changing system. as well as other interested groups Wc reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity, grammar and good Long is sending letters out to the local The new parking zones did not go Finally, in November 2007 the and individuals. taste. We will definitely not publish letters dealing with tribal or personal disputes or band councils from Tofino Mayor John over well with the offshore residents District Tofino Information and original work of voted to have the issues that are critical of Nuu -shah -nulth individuals or groups. Tofino -The District of Tofino has Fraser, which will explain more about who offload is groceries, cargo and family ticket dispensing machines removed. contained in this newspaper opinions expressed in letters to the editor are purely those the and All of writer will announced changes to parking the most recent changes in parking at the 1st and 4th street docks. There Dorothy Ng the copyright and may not be reproduced of District of Tofino not necessarily coincide with the views or policies of the Nuu -chah -ninth Tribal regulations that take effect immediately. regulations. were no nearby free parking areas. All office said that the new pay parking without written permission from: Nations. Shilth -Sa includes paid On May 12, Tofino Long said he is the Council or its member First lia- advertising, but council adopted new to area and the waterfront parking spaces were maps are much easier to read. She said the this does not imply Ho- S'hi /tb S t or NvuVancouver Island. Kyuquot is a happy and active community, is socially NAPKINS AND PLATES to the SERVING OF THE ABOVE CALL EILEEN HAGGARD, 724 -5757. progressive and is a dry reserve. Housing can be provided KITCHEN FACILITY successful applicant. The salary for this position is negotiable. RENTAL OF THE (CLEAN UP AS RELATED TO ABOVE) ' I Scholarship Applications can be picked up from your band office or the Nuu- To apply for this position: please submit a cover letter and resume to chah -nulth Tribal Council office. If are living away from home you TO N.T.C. OFFICE r r PLEASE SEND IN YOUR BID THE can down load the application off of the N.T.C. website - the attention of the Band Council by fax (250) 332 -5210 or in writing to k-i. R i CARE OF EILEEN HAGGARD. FAX 723 -0463 TEL. 724 -5757. BASED ww bbbbb Minn) There are six additional scholarships that will be The deadline for applications is Friday, June 5, 2009 at our address. ON 400.... ! awarded this year, two cultural awards, two athletic awards and aline 4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www Kvuquot.Qg OR call The Maht SIAM was . the luncheon, full for which was prepared for by Charlie arts awards. Details on the application form. I hnnspson and his family, for Ki-ke-in and his family's potlatch. 250-332-5259. DEADLINE FOR BIDS - JULY 3, 2009, NOON r ï7

June 4, 2009 - Ha- Shilth -Ste - Page 9 Page 8 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 4, 2009 NWeavers review basketry at the UBC Museum Anthropology Ahousaht welcomes friends from the north Our dreams our big." On May 4 and 5, 2009, a group of The technique intrigued the women and For more information, contact Karen [email protected]. - By Debora Sleet CWR is located 30 miles by boat from Nuu -chah -ninth weavers and elders led to more discussions and excitement. !MICA at 604 -822 -4604 or I la-Shillh-Sa later found another basket that she Reporter Tofino at an old village site of the visited the Museum of Anthropology at Susan I would like to wish my Ahousahis. The resort is described m the University of British Columbia thought could also be her mother's work. Congratulations' precious son ladin Arthur promotional - n materials as a premier eco (MOA. Coordinated by Karen Dufte opening January 2010. Adeline Rita Georgeg Wilson a very Happy 1st Tofino -"We're kicking the tires," said safari destination inspired by late 19th MOA's Curator of Contemporary Visual (Kyuquot Ch e Birthday, May 28th. John Jensen of the Cancans Tagish First century Great Camps, complete with big Arts & Pacific Northwest, and Kathy on earning your degree I would like to wish Mommy, sister and daddy Nation executive council. white canvas tents and the luxurious 11a .Sunk. the group's visit was the in Child Youth Care at much my handsome son, love you so son, Jensen and a contingent of community treatment typically reserved for society's beginning of a project to better Vancouver Island Daniel Price, a very you've grow to bee smart and joyful members from the Yukon territory had upper crest. document the museum's collection of happy 12th birthday University and your boy, I would also like to wish my aunt come to the Chyme. Wilderness A three-day "camping" trip will set an over 300 Nuu -shah -nulth baskets. New new job at olla for May 24. Love Wendy Thompson a happy Resort (CWR) for three days of individual back ahout $4.700. The displays are being developed at MOA From Proud of you. you son. dad, 4 belated Birthday. Deanna Samuel. meetings. They would gather business model has worked so well for that will show some of these baskets, as pi sister Raquel and information there to help them decide CWR, they're preparing to seed other well as other heritage objects, under the Alvin. brother whether to partner to build similar areas in Canada wIth theme of hishuk ish is awalk (everything business in their treaty settlement lands. Continued on page 17. is one). John O. Frank Danny Creswell Ahousaht First Nation members were chah -nulth group included Facilitator tor TheNuu- I would like to wish Parentch and Children (tes 0-5t on site May 29 to provide a traditional Dolores Bayne (Hesquiaht), Rosa Wilson my beautiful welcome to School Distr. TO (Mont MI be operating StmngShreCentres at Ave Elementary and the guests and to impress Tourism: The I trapline Wintery. Christina Cox of the future daughter Raquel UclueSat .m..enurvlee the M0al0.eO.ayew. Provide opporwnlnea ror parents upon them the value of a relationship ( Ka :'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h'), Kathy and caregivers to participate abnoskee heir In aasercefte play nases manor. he Price a very happy with resort owner Rick Genovese, and hoar. Ile was playing his Elvis loudly, Robinson (Tseshaht), Ann Robinson ay literacy, support and education, By I Ith on Debora Steel and a birthday stages of early childhoodaereonwmafairy mmuney rem/or.ensn director John Caton. baby grey came to check things Hunter (Tseshaht), Susan Sport (Hsu -ay- May 18. Love you He- Shilth -Sa Reporter out. managingAhousaht is preparing to sign a ah ), Rim Dennis (Hue- ay-aht), 170 two anemia w pau«a er.aarr aa. ra a..a.ny orally sansaive. lots from dad, tourism protocol with the CWR group "There's something in that man's Geraldine Touchie (Uoluelet), Alice Sam weal, we be responsible for setting uip. mtaaishing darnel. and Alvin. lewd apear, theatre. rt... tut Mowing and ARG Services that will establish a voice." Edwin said. (Ahousaht), and Jan Green (Ahousaht). ToMO -Edwin Frank sits quietly Ile reached out and patted the grey, The ra u 865- million resort of their own, as well Kelly Poirier (Tseshaht) and baby watching as a young culinary school bet up na elsamleh the strongstart centre as a wellness centre and adventure park which recoiled at his touch. But over the Mackenzie also joined the group. M twat r

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Page 10 - Ha -Shil th -Sa - June 4, 2009 June 4, 2009 - Ha -S)Jil th -Sa - Page 11 Students celebrate life with friends and neighbors Service Canada Next the drummers performed a Kyuquot Austin` Smith 11,1 Centres Youth youth -torn was stood is for impress By Debora Steel celebration of life song Because the front of her grandmothers to be Continued from page Ill. education, culture, and curriculum HaShilth -Sa Reporter community was bringing culture Sack acknowledged supervisor for her dancing. Kelly The "Our children will know who they see... We with the the school, pare Service Canada Centres for Nuuchah -nulth Tribal Council (NTC), into and because and John said rind. Dennis John asked that she be Youth In British Columbia are open l' explained grandparents of the students Ade r have that the tribal council and School ii stood up as she has demonstrated hard I 1 he song was composed for business! by Dennis John and District M84 had Guests crowded into the that opportunity in residential school, reached an enhancement Houpsitas- iLn work to make her dancing perfect. as given to his sister Janice by their mother. were the The Centres onto o0nbpmM sunken lar moth agreement and this successful activity in small gymnasium of Kyuquot candles handed out ro survivors Janice had survived cancer. 15 Kyuquot to honor them. L between the wool and 30 and tor employers. O was an example of how enhancement Elementary and Secondary School "We have survived the most s; horrible pan of worked. School Superintendent Lawrence (KESS) on May 30 for a celebration. Patricia Nicolaye said it was a real All our services are free of our lives," charge. said Kelly John. "Thank you for Tarawa later The honor for her to see what the said that he valued the rclationsh'm students were celebrating life, and students ending with the To fine together candles... some are so that has been developing tho Canna nearest you, toll 1 800 O- Canada. between the First young people from as far away as were doing in the school. heavy that it hurts yet." Ile r d again thanked Jeff Nations and the district. Ottawa had been invited to take pan in "I'm so proud of what the school is Rockwell for "opening the doors for our Haggard then distributed the bringing hack "The school is able to for mom Information : prints to the Kyuquot, potlatch. children. We are really grateful for all you have Click semis...0 acs Service Spectrum and St. Pius X schools as a gift After the floor had been brushed with "open the doors for our children an they done'. to CA I sou o-Omdap- 800.622 -5232) remember the day by, making the recipients cedar boughs and the party's security will know who they are." Canada Kelly MY:1.800.926.9105) John said people were grateful that they dance for their gifts. had been introduced, elders Kelly John While the song was sung the survivors visit a sxxsve,arsagaeroM Service Canada Centre for Youth can walk into the culture now without shame. Victoria Wells of ehanesaht presented lap and Patricia Nicolaye stood as twin stood and the candles burned. was time then to introduce some .special blankets to the host rowers of strengthen either side "1 am very grateful that you survived.' community for their give- of \r guests. About 10 years ago, Kyuquot sent some away. She said she was "so amazed" by emcee Kliihwiih Brandon Smith who said Nicolaye. It was a difficult time the dancers down to the Tulip festival in Victoria. A room John and Carol Smith from celebration, "especially when 1 heard the young addressed the crowd in his owls when the First Nations' voice was lost, man named Chuck Daley was there with earns man [speak] our language. the language was lost. Kyuquot take part in a ceremony to native language. It makes me honor the spirit of the residential school Bally, really happy" Ile told who his parents and Continued on page 11. exchange students and was an The Door was open to comments grandparents were and thanked the ,,., impressed other and with the young then the students led their guests in some fun h:i wink for witnessing the event. After (!a).1--Qt people from Kyuquot he _a stayed dances. his was a speech there huge round of in touch with the group.. NTC Vice-President Michelle Corr ld lull the applause to show Kliihwiih appreciation This year. Kyuquot students THE GAMES ARE BACK! crowd that she was "absolutely honored to he in for the effort he's made to learn and use visited Ottawa for a week.we the presence of our youth. This is your day. You his language. The children of the school billeted in the homes of the We are deserve this day" .toad behind him dressed in their seeking a young people of St. Pius X She said it was time in *thine.), of the Nuu - regalia, ready to take to the Roar to High School, and this week Sc chah -nulih "to take our place. dance or pick up their drums losing. Tlu -piich Pius X students were guests at "You are our leaders of Principal Jeff Rockwell was Kyuquot. tomorow. You are our Games Coordinator future." introduced and received the first of Wearing cedar headbands. Kelly John encouraged the young guests from many honors as Kelly John talked about the young people were Ottawa and Victoria to come to the front and try the big role he plays, not only in the The NTC is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated introduced to the parry guests. drumming while the community joined together school. but in the community. Rockwell Nuuchah -nulth member to oversee the A group of young people presentation in one more fun dance. then introduced his sniff. of Tlu -piich Games for the upcoming August 2nd from Victoria: Spectrum long Then special presentations were made Iodic Asa cane to held up the people who weekend. The Tle -pileh Games Coordinator School had also been invited to will students. Killhwiih had a special gift for his had recently lost loved ones, hand- report to the NTC Executive Director and seek the community and were billet. He had made him a paddle and had horned woven cedar baskets or cedar direction from an ad-hoe introduced. committee to produce an intricate design down the shalt to the blade. It headdresses were presented to them. revised, fun -filled and Eileen Haggard, the dynamic games that celebrate was the first paddle Kliihwiih had ever made. Then the singers one of Peter performed Nuuchah -nulth sportsmanship and family values. Hanson's songs. given to school to Above: Students from Si. Pits X nigh School in are introduced the to those who had gpmoo The successful candidate will work between June 180 and the dancers paddled onto the honored the invitation to attend the potlatch al Kyuquot. to August 14ía, 2009. floor. Right: Grade 11 student emcee Elder Gloria Maquina. mother of Brandon Smith, Eider Kelly John Qualifications: The ideal Candidate will have' Mowachaht Tyee Ha'wilth Mike and Proven record as a Team Leader with success in events Maquin a, gave honors to the school for Kyuquot management and volunteer coordination. their etirts. She was accompanied by youth A high school diploma/GEO. post -secondary Marie lack, wife of Ha'wilth Ben lack itt singers experience /degree desirable. from Mowachah;Muchalaht. Shawn Students. teachers and guest from Hanson Possess strong interpersonal skills and able to act with tact and meet Talons and Ehattesahl were asked to and diplomacy, deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships. ,and as they had traveled by bus and Edward 144 boat to be with the KESS students on John. Must be a self- starter and able to work independently. their special day. Knowledge of the history of the Tlu -piich Games would be an asset Below: Student Apply by June 12.2009. by seining your cover Demean Cox, Teacher ` } : ®letter and resume to: Human Resource Manager, by: Assistant -'4t n Clifford seaZn For (250) 724 -1907 or email hrmnuuchahnulih.org Johnson and singers ' r or mail to ' Dennis John and O P.O. Box 1383. Pod Alberni, BC V9V 7M2 i r James Nicolaye belt Pa, Grade 12 student and emcee Kliihwiih Brandon Smith listens as elder Kell, out a song at the John provides encouragement during the opening of the Celebration of Life celehradon or life Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council + potlatch hosted by ',widow Elementary Secondary School. potlatch on May 30. lad Residential School Compensation -P/^1 The Northern There is a 'lime Limit on Claiming Compensation! Region may survivor who was hurt sexually or physically at CHS office t V Residential School should make a claim has a new for compensation as soon as they cam toll -free Scott Hall, Lawyer 1- 8OO- -135-662 FREE her (I.!mpelew for . rI Victoria members to . le A. led t. r_] 'i t i Above: Kelly John teases Kyuquot contact them: Elementary Secondary School Principal Jeff LF MAN Rockwell about being shy during the Scull Hall Margaret Eaton Erin White Shirley White celebration of life potlatch held in Kyuquot. Lawyer Legal Assistant Legal Assistant Legal Assistant 1- S¡T2S3 -2012 -

Page 12 - Ha- Shilfh -Sa - June 4, 2009 June 4, 2009 - Ha- Birthdays & congratulations Shilfh -Sa - Page 13 Birthdays & Happy birthday to our son Chadic Happy third birthday to my grandson Onix -Castro (Martin). From Mel and my husband Dave Watts. With lots of -Oíìaiiistiiivi#1;,13,e,v-411-41 Felix Tom who fumed 21 on May 16. Norman Campbell. Love Mama Shirley. Kiana. love, not only on our special day, but Directors Business Meeting and AGM a later date. Cherie horn. Northern My big baby! Lots of love for you son. May 21: Happy 20th birthday Danielle June 26: Happy birthday to my nana every day. Happy Father's Day tool Region Games congratulations Coordinator. Enjoy this special day. Lola of love from Tom. From Mel and niece Kiana. Martha Stewart. Enjoy.. your day! Love Annie. June 4 Continued from page 12. inom and dad and your only sister May 28: Happy 19th birthday Leroy Kiana. Happy birthday to my nephews all the Torino Chuck Windsor and Naomi Howard Happy Father's Day to Marvin T, Rick V, Rachel and brothers Jr. and Man and our Tom. From his Mel and niece Kiana. June 29: Happy birthday to Kim may in Cali, Descan Happy 16th Wedding Kevin W. W. 1 Coy Chuck N. all my cousins precious baby Desiree. June II: Happy birthday Grandma Williams. Enjoy your day! From Mel Birthday, June 4- Kobe. June 18. Love The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust will hold the Directors July 8 and uncles. Hope you enjoy your day From Pearl Happy birthday to my Uncle Rani Martha Tom. We love you. Enjoy your and Kiana. you two very much. Love Aunty Sharon Business Meeting and AGM at the Tofino Community Campbell River and family. Happy birthday to day! Love Melissa and Kiana. Happy birthday to two of my dearest and your cousins Ren and Runde. at 351 Leona D. on June 4; Mike L. on Tom for May 23, from your nephew special Hall Amet Rd. from AGM starts at 11 a.m.. and D. on June 6; June S. Billie and Dennis Bill on tune 17; birthday Alysia friends. Lana (Thompson) Olsen, June Happy birthday uncle Chuck 1 Matthew Remo Joseph Torn. June 22: Happy ?? runs to p.m. Wedding Announcement Chuck Windsor & Naomi uncle Rick T. on May 21, Phillip George on June 19; Rosie Bear Thomas on Happy birthday lour niece Lisa Martin. From Mel and Kiana. 14, and Sugar Thompson, June 18. Love May 20, Howard would like to *mime their Wedding Day, June 19; 23: Happy birthday to my uncle you guys lots. Have a good, one. Sharon Boyd (i and Linda T. on May 22. From Charlene Wanda Knighton undone 25. Marie Tom. Love you meek pie. Have a June Loonier !Isotonic Auction July 8, 2009 at the Thunderbird Hall, Campbell River (Louie) Bond. Marvin Jr., Michael, Violet, Lisa Hope you all had a great day. From Man in Sr., good day. Love you uncle Des and Lance Manin. Love niece Kiana. BC. Please join us in celebrating. For more June 14 information Carol, Lisa, Michael, Marvin Jr., Violet Tutube. Auntie Sheila and you niece !hairdo. June 23: Happy birthday Corinne I would like to sends birthday wish Tutube. or questions please email: [email protected] . June 12 to our niece Sapphire Dorward. Happy birthday Mamba (lurks. on Port Alberni Happy Father's Day uncle Chuck D, uncle Neil Thomas, uncle I May 23. From Pearl, Marvin Sr., Lisa, Ben Nookmis, uncle Richard Happy lth birthday Sallie. Lots of love Garage Sale In Loving Memory from Aunty Sharon, Uncle John, cousins Mike, Mary Jr.. Violet. To be held at the Cup and Sauces Eatery, #63505 Nookmis, uncle Oscar Nookmis, uncle Harvey Dick, Ren and Ronde. Love you so much. Victoria Quay (250) 723 -9449. Pre -ticket sales will July 11 and 12 uncle Dick Morris, uncle Dave Watts, uncle Dixie In Loving Memory Continued on page 13. open up at 9 a.m. with the main draws to begin at 1 Port Alberni Watts. Hope you all enjoyed your day. Niece Lisa, Happy 32 anniversary on June 11 to Brother Ernest D. Wilson May 7, 1998 p.m. Concession will be onsite. All proceeds will be Violet, nephews Marvin Jr. and Mike. donated to the Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk for Happy Father's Day Marvin C. Tutube. Mom Mamie Wilson May 12, 2000 Pon Albemi's First Annual City Wide Garage Sale. We love team "Bosom Buddies" which consists of Darlene Open to all residents buisinesses and artisans. Great for you dad. Thanks for all you do for us, your four Auntie Rosie Dolly Ross May 27, 2000 Moen and Arlene Bill. businesses to showcase their products. Perfect for all wonderful children. Love Lisa, Michael, Marvin Jr. Auntie Nancy Victoria Joe May 31, 1997 artisans. Must he open for sale on both days, from 10 and Violet. NTC DAC Annual Health Ability Fair a.m. to 4 p.m. Must register. Contact the PARC group Happy birthday to the following students of Maagtusiis School from the Social Studies There is some one missed you sadly, June 17 to 19 at kari@tparc tmm (north port), testes uapar, dept: day is Luke Mills -June 3, Teralyn Dunces -June 5, Paris And finds the time long since you went, Every Aboriginal Tseshaht (south port); dense @tpare.com (all other areas). Lime -June I, Tay -Shaun -June 6, Gabriel There is someone who thinks of you always, SP! '\/I /i' Day College. Annual BC Elders Campbell -June 23, Richard Little -June 25, Greg And tries to be brave and content. at Camosun Q) Presentations at the upcoming DAC Health Ability Fair Gathering Charlie Jr. -June 26, Robyn, happy birthday -June Gone is the face we loved so dear, J will include: general and diabetic foot care by Happy July 13, 14, 15 25, and many more. We love you daughter, mom and Silent is the voice we loved to hear, Proud to welcome over 700 Aboriginal student, Soles; hearing aid maintenance and importance of Terrace, BC -17.0 dad. Mason Titian Frank -Jae 6: Happy Tis sad but true, we wonder why. Including hearing tests by Island Hearing; denture and our care from more than 50 Nations p birthday grandson. Have a great day, year, and life. The beet are always the first to die. and maintenance by Albemi Denturìsr, prescriptions Métis and Inuit. At the Terrace Arena. Groups are already booking We love you from Grandpa Peter and Grandma and over -the -counter medications - Shopper's Drug in as 11 rooms Kitamaat Terrace is booked up. Contact Rose. Congratulations to file. and Mrs. Peter Frank Do not stand at my grave and weep dIF Mart; NIHB update; We will also have self-care service Group: Nisga'a Elders Nation Association. Address Jr. on their official wedding vows. It was a great day I am not there; I do not sleep. F providers on site. 5200 Skatgien Ave. New Aiyansh, BC VOI IAO. Phone: to experience. Have a wonderful life together. I am a thousand winds that blow, 250- 633 -2242 or lay. 250- 633 -2265 Happy 5th birthday to our grandson Marcus 1 am the diamond glints on snow, Eric and Fanny Mack Anniversary Ar! Christopher John for June 7 Me lose you so much I am the sun on ripened grain, Ready 10,00,,for 000 June 26 and 27 Memorial Potlatch for late Jerry Jack Sr. son. You always make our day. Luv Grandma Gen 1 am the gentle autumn rain. Tb.o at CAMOSUN and ( Bay late Colleen Pendleton and Popper Chris, Aunties Tammy and Shaunique and When you awaken in the morning's hush ramosun.ralabadginal cotEEer Toquart October 10 and 11 Uncle Brad. I am the swift uplifting rush J To all family members, Floppy 14th birthday to our daughter Tammy John Of quiet birds in circled flight. you are cordially invited to Port Alberni celebrate the 38th anniversary of Eric and Fancy Mack for June I1. We love you babe so much. You are I am the soft stars that shine at night on June 26 and 27. It will becoming a beautiful young lady. Make us so proud Or not stand at my grave and cry, NOTICE: be at Togart Bay The lack and Pendleton Families would like,,, invite Luv Mom and Dad Jr., campgrounds. If you would like any further you to Pon Alberni for a two -day to honor the Brad and Shaunique. 1 am not there; I did not die. potlatch Happy anniversary to the most wonderful information contact Theresa Mack at (250) 723 -7116. memory of the Late Hereditary Chief Jerry lack Sr. and couple School District No. 70 (Alberni) has issued a .Wayne and Esther Robinson for lime 10. So lucky It's lonely here without you. his late daughter Colleen Pendleton (nee Jack). Starting to have you both in our lives. You mean the world to We miss you more each day. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Tic Kea li Kwink Games at 10 a.m. sharp both days at the Port Alberni Athletic our lil family. Lily Gen, Chris, Jr., Brad, Tammy and For life is not the same to us Hall. For more information contact Jerry Jack Jr. at Alberni District Secondary School Project. July 2 to 5 Shaunique. Since you were caned away. (250) 283 -9123 or Ben lack Sr. at (250) 283 -2614 (H) balk. Happy 5th anniversary to my husband Christopher We will always remember or 250 -778 -2487 (Center Claire Newman al (250) John Sr. You are my life, my joy. Thank you for The way you looked, The Board of Education of School District No. 70 (Alberni) is 957 -2487 till or (250) 668 -6304 (Cell) or email The Ehattesaht Tribe is hosting the Tic Kaa Ii Kwink being there when I needed you most. Losing my The way you walked and smiled, seeking a design -builder to undertake the design and benpjack @hotmailcom or (Northern Region) Games 2009 in Zebaltos on July 2 Mom is so hard, but you stood by me, and that I am All the things you did for us, construction of the new Alberni District Secondary School. [email protected] or to 5. This is our 8th annual games. More informational so thankful. To have you beside me was just what I Will be with us all the while. Jerry 433071úhamad.ccer needed. Love you always, your wife Genny John. You always did your best, A selection process will be used to identify a Shortlist of up to Belated 5th H -B.day to granddaughter Myrna I, 4' Your heart was true and tender, three qualified Respondent teams which will be invited to Cottle Milker). Belated Happy Birthday to my son You lived your life respond to a Request for Proposals. Norman E. Little on May 19. From Mom and Rob. I a For those you loved, And thou you loved will remember. Love you. Happy B -day to Paris Little June I. I The RFQ outlines the overall scope of the Project, the Submissions to love ya to the stars babe. Granma and Rob. Happy to RFQ, and I Lovingly remembered by sister, daughter, niece, Pearl W. Tutube requirements for the Responses the the process birthday to my honey Rob Allen on June 8. love to be used to select the shortlisted Respondents. you so much. Erma T. Happy b -day to my sister Ha- Shilth -Sa are due by June 12. Marlene A. Williams on June 17. Have an awesome NOTE: the RFQ is subject to the terms of the Agreement on day. Love ya Rob and Erma. Internal Trade. Continued on page 16. leyat Hlade6unners ]( The School District invites local firms and individuals to explore Nuu-chahawltllTrióalCouncl,Post5econóafy Elution pePadment opportunities to participate in the Project. Accordingly, any contractors, design professionals or suppliers of goods and services who would like to make their interest known to others Join us in calnMnbnq the many ...cease. -w,lth to on Attn:Caterers can provide information the Contact Person for placement stur,' ghoul bike zoos- Loot es?dl, ÿearw the Caterer Needed the School District website. (www.sd70.bcca) Are you interested in catering the h, 2008 -2009 / /I 2008 / 2009 NTC Post -Secondary Graduation Interested Parties can view complete details of this RFQ Ceremony and Dinner - Thursday June 18th 2009 @ the otn.n-nutenameemmnama Innking for nmr.,er tor a anemia, vnan. ...n-_* .rwwn.ds.o.r,m,..mH.a...... r including the registration form on BC Bid Post- 5econoJarjj Hupacasath House of Gathering in Port Alberni? sou.- rev wwa. ae-r (www. be bid. qov. be ca) Graduation tY Scholarship You will be responsible for providing - Munchies, Dinner, Chummus, approximately 300 people mnwr.,rh .nanmkri The Contact Person for the RFQ is: Beverages d all other dinner needs for : nea ' 1 FweiwMrtniùw.ae Ceremony [Dinner Bich .,riniddd healthy menu Tî Submit your typed bid d sample menu to Holly Masmp or Maria Game,. Email: holly sop @nuuchahnuirh or, / [email protected] mdmaow,naewwaminrarno Doug Hibbins, P. Eng. huradey June lath zoo+, ;caps-700pm em *titan sra,.,:m Fox: (250) 724 -9682 or ihrltm d.n,vl ,d,khern Dom. rove Alberni District Secondary School Project flops.. the typed bid off in an envelope marked K1ewKbun Bin4éRnerw Drop , ac School District No. 70 (Alberni) Attn: Holly Maria to the Front Desk P NTC Main Office xek[asaJVtu+ïv t NLvw, / w asaaaa4 Email: dhibbinsthllrililum -bc corn ru....A...w. afw.,...g.k.m pk-.d fiel M..Ta Ca S i5o) Aprr.LCharìeeorv a h...nrnnn yet-5I5r/ -e;y-éyr- i o ...ii7J,w...rsu slu..Ak -g /.a a.,.+..oM.Y.,R Deadline For Submission: Thursday May 28th June 4, 2009 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 4, 2009 Page 15 Fisheries - ca- ca -tuk Fisheries - ca- ca -tuk Eelgrass: "candy of the sea" Uu -a -thluk sponsors summer fun with youth camps Last summer, over loo youth looking forward to going back. "It was rte Nuu -chah -nulth teens who took part Nations youth 13 --19 years of age. attended summer camps sponsored by one of the beat camps I've ever been m," in the Future Leaders on the Water Like last year, Uu-a -thluk will sponsor a Zostera marina as a sweet spring treat Uu- a- thluk. At least one of them is said Justin Wells of Ehattesaht, one of (FLOW) program developed by limited number of Nuu -shah -nulth to Vancouver Island 'ty.. attend. To reserve your spot, contact r ' are dependent on cclgrass for pan of ^ A weeklong overnight camp hosted at Nevin Messer, Capacity. Building * I their lives. Submittal by Katie Beach TSESHAHT Moorecroft Coordinator, at Besides their role as fish nurseries, MARKET Uu -a -thluk Central Region Biologist Camp in 250 -735 -4111. eelgrass beds also help stabilize the Nanoose, Please call soon shoreline. They slow water non. FLOW because spots resulting in clearer water and abundant Long before the Co -op opened its introduce First fill up quickly. animal populations. Seagrasses like doors in Tofino, Nuu- chah -nulth people Nations youth This is a great a :wee . eelgrass also produce an estimated 34 po N.s* relied almost entirely on the ocean for _i`- to adult mentors opportunity at per cent of the world's oxygen -an their food. They harvested an exciting ice. \ . FULL SERVICE from various no cost to important factor in these days of climate é diversity of seafood from local waters, GAS aunities families. change. Gaocemes, ma, Hon FOODS, SNACKS adding a variety of tastes to staples such " ¡aasga- crd helps them Other Despite their importance. eelgrass AND SO MUCH MORE! as salmon and herring. After a long - /'. discover how returning beds arearc in decline. At least 15 per cent Hours of operation 7:00 am - 10:30 pm winter of eating mostly dried foods, peT each others programs will of the world's seagmsses are already 724-3944 Nuu- chah -nulth undoubtedly welcomed e-', Phone: cultures and life include the sun. Besides the return y ! - - lost, and this trend is worsening as E -mail: [email protected] experiences are 7' the warm spring weeklong coastal populations continue to grow. of fresh salmon and herring rte. the tie Web address: www.tseshahtmarket.ca gifts that enrich Science Venture Continued on spring signaled the harvest of the first -gy th odd. The day camps sweet treat of the eelgrass page 15. program builds season- Above: A sweet and salty treat from days gone Irr. celgrai was harvested by / delivered by the leadership skills rhizomes. Nuu-chah-nulth in spring. Right: Ginele Martin shows off the edible grass. University of People can eat eelgrass? in participants Victoria, and the Yes, it's true: you can eat eelgrass. gather eelgrass. The Kwakwaki wakes and early June. The sweetness, paired Ehattesaht through three -day o (and Tla- o- qui -aht member Gisele Manin elders interviewed by ('ullis- Suzuki with the salt of the ocean, is a unique cooperative Ehattesaht Tribe is preparing for a Nomination Meeting to Kids enjoy learning about science and culture rat" night) explained to me that historically. Nuu - noted that few locations today yield Real_ games, creative Susmirability T elect a Councillor. through fun and exciting experiments. chah-nulth harvested eelgrass rhizomes eelgrass lit 10 eat due to excessive la it a grew or a seaweed? activities, heart- Camp hosted by M the spring, gathering carbohydrates bacterial growth. However, they were Neither a grass nor a seaweed, eelgrass If you live off-reserve and want to receive information so to -heart talks, and adventurous the Clayoquot Field Station. This June marina) is a that were not easily accessible in the impressed with samples brought to them (Zostera perennial you can take part in the election, make sure your name and challenges. will mark the fourth summer Uu- a -thluk local traditional diets. Today, however, from the Tofino area angiosperm (a flowering plant that Although the camp's focus is on has address are registered sponsored educational programs for hardly anyone harvests this important Although eelgrass can be harvested survives for many yearn). Z manna is with the Band Office. Call today, readying First Nations for jobs in youth. seafood. But Martin does not want to using a harvesting pole (usually made sually found in shallow, clear waters (250) 761 -4155 or write: Electoral Officer, Ehattesaht shellfish aquaculture. participants leave "These camps area big hit because out a hemlock sapling), Martin and (usually less than 15 meters deep) within see the tradition lost. of Tribe, Box 37, Zehallos, B.C. VOP 2A0 with a better understanding of the ocean they combine learning about science to do it by hand. Once on the a very wide range of temperatures. On May 14 at low tide, Martin and 1 decided and themselves. While at FLOW, Wells with fun," said Messer. "They also paddled to a nearby eelgrass bed in her beach, we looked for clean eelgrass Eelgrass habitats arc among the most enjoyed the chance to travel away from respect Nuu -shah- "ulth's unique cultural newest traditional canoe. On the ride blades of about Ito 1.5 feet long, (Do productive and biologically Ya home and learn new skills. He context and Incorporate that into over. she told me how Severn Cullis- not harvest from eelgrass that appears diverselocos( systems on the planet / f Mowachaht /Muchalaht particularly liked the time his group programming." 44 Suzuki. a graduate student from the dark with a brown slime covering the For small and young fish they looked at fossilized fish remains, seeing For more information about lima- University of Victoria, had reminded her blades). Marlin then demonstrated how provide food and protection from First Nation Members a new window into the ocean's past. thluk capacity building programs, please that eelgrass was good to eat. Armed to dig out the eelgrass rhizomes (the waves and predators. Eighty per cent of This year's FLOW camp will be from contact Noire Messer at 250-735 -4111 with knowledge limn Kwakwaka'wakw stem of a plant that is often found i ally important fish and July 2 - 7. The program is for First or nonne [email protected]. eiders interviewed by Collis- Suzuki, the underground), clean off the top leaves invertebrates, such as herring, salmon, We are in the process of updating our for e and shoots, and eat the newest growth- Raged. rockfish, and Dungeness crab, Uu- a- thluk's 2009 Camp Schedule two women had gone searching membership's current mailing address, phone Summer dean source Of edible eelgrass. They usually the first four rhizomes. Camp LocatimJaate Age found some close by, in Martin's home us Because eelgrass dries up and loses number or e -mail. Sunainability Camp Clayoquot Field Station Grade 6 territory. Since that time, Martin has flavor when stored, it has to be eaten Nuu- chah -nulth Employment & Training Program Tofino -open to students returned with friends to enjoy this sweet almost immediately. My first sample Please contact Tracy Amos at: Earn Wickmimish minded me of celery, only sweeter. treat of the sea meadows. Nuu -chah -nulth BladeRunnen Toll Free: 1- 800 -238 -2933 at extension 1361 Community School aid How is eelgrass harvested? Apparently this sweetness will vary Or e -mail to tracy.amos @yuquot.ca Manama Elementary An eelgrass harvester today has to be depending on harvest location and time: School (June 9-11) picky about finding good places to eelgrass is most edible during April, May New Program Starts in Torino June 15'x, 3009 Science Venture Camps Marla (July I) -17) Grades 3.6+ Yuquot (Augurs 10 -14) Or inthc n.n .i,mt ..100)111 Mailmen lama naneeamom, Kyuquot August (3 -7) Streamkeepers Course nWimoAdis Pump awnwedumiswnJardizedtrainingptoürum McIntosh. Norton. Williams CGA's Tofino /Esowista . Genriad Future Leaden on the Moorecroft Camp. Ramose Ages 13 19 rj Program Dad: Punt IS on July 24.2009 Water (FLOW) (July 2.7) ceo & June Ile 2009 Application saune. tuns 56.3009 General Are you worried about the health of the local applicants: M ax k Mk bodied youth up to 30 years ofng 'Specializing in First Nations streams and rivera? full -time Must Not 3nsel Insurance Number to pastern to de program. lifcauntarIt) Aro you salmon returns Patna .uni taxation, auditing & Habitat threatened M to do somethingg m helpy i are p..8.00 per bur to be trained tested mutter certified in the following during Phase One: awant Jay R Norton. FCGA. CPR page 14. Kwakwaká wakes elders, cclgrass beds o ik Skills strategic management Continued from o I and safer a of food, but they are lied. Laing Coo McIntosh, CGA CAN. CFP Local threats include damage from arc great source o m1 First Aid l I and Transportation FNOrscnent Mt- a- thhdr, with support from T1a-o- qui -ahi Teat Parks and nd boat propellers and anchors and n trouble As residents of the coast, we o 0wemupproved Heen planning.' Tofino Streamkeepers, is hosting a a-day Streamkeepers Course MAGIC W Reams, CGA Doff o 1mad a.roet"m Tool. pollution from raw sewage. need to be careful not to damage beds 1 on Wednesday Thursday, June n for i loh To help preserve this important and to reduce pollution where they to leans what streams need tobe healthy and her make it Sou (Me 721etfl5 2nd Floor, 4445 Gertrude SL PROGRAM SUPPORTS: resource. organizations throughout North grow. We also need to do more than happen! , Breakfau and lurch provided Maine Ponte Um FacIZ47241174 j Port Alberni. B.C. 09f 617 mapping eelgrass prev America arc currently pmwnpMrm° Mme.'s. nlad

June 4, 2009 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 17 Page 16 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 4, 2009 Remembering Eva and Moose Frank Sharing experience and culture part of Ahousaht journey to prosperity Continued from 9. page -`% were presenting Ile also presented a "I've had a r always dream that if this " paddle from his community to the Family thanks community for caring model is a success, I'd like to take it to ~ °1. ...' ' Ahousahts, and one to Adele and John other places on the planet, and as a relatives on both parents' sides of the Caton for developing the land with their young man family in my late teens and early First Nations neighbors. By Denise Tiller, 20s, I spent two "No matter how far away they were, summers in the Yukon," Cresswell talked about the lia-Shilth-Sa Reporter said Caton, so that's where CWR will C- -.. if they needed family she would be opportunity that was before sum with sat up camp next. there. Her heart was big enough not to CWR, and the responsibility to make Caton has a location picked out forget anyone," he told them. and a decisions on settlement land use that Ahuusaht - Louie Frank Sr. and his J partner in Rod Taylor, a tourism operator / Of his son Gilbert, Louie remembered s{ would benefit Ive generations to come. very large family hosted a thank you with a business in the Yukon called how humble he was. "This is our land and we need to rent May 23. It was a glorious. sunny Uncommon Journeys, which offers tit,. "Moose was a fantastic athlete, yet he develop it, but we need to develop it in day, a ...roily fitting environment as sled expeditions in the winter and never talked about it." wa,;- hundreds of people arrived at the paddling expeditions in the summer. He went on to say that Moose teamed Ahousaht understood. Maaolusiis School gym to remember All that's left is the cultural to lake things as they come and, when "Our wish is [that] you have a better Gilbe., better known as Moose, and component; the key piece of the product, r he got sickly. that didn't stop him from life for your people," said Kiista Keith Eva Frank.. said Taylor. loving everyone. :.. Atleo. Louie Frank Sr. said he wanted to "We know that around the world there "Thank you to the people who would Is thank all those that came to his family's arc millions of people that want to come call him and maybe bring him clams," side during the time his wife and son and experience this, and a huge part of it S said the grateful father became ill. Moose struggled long and is the cultural side," he explained. "It's pl the Iasi time the hard for decades with his Hines, but is Speaker Harold Little is flanked by Ionic Frank Jr. (left) and Louie Frank Sr. not just about whales and bears... The Thunderbird Hall being always remembered for his athleticism He tells the people that the dinner is being hosted to thank them for helping the cultural side is huge, and so we needed Ile with the help of volunteersw in Students front Maaqtusiis school in Ahousaht dance for guests at the Clayoquot and generous community spirit. Frank family during their time of need, to find a partner that could see thin. COMM n1 , Wilderness Resort about 30 minutes by boat from Wino. succumbed to cancer in late 2007. As pan the to of friends and relatives. were with eight children who he even of welcome the in spring 2008, Eva, generosity blessed 'Ile was so weak couldn't Not long after, t arenas. Iag,sh. the youngsters from What the Ahousahts were telling Carcross/Tagish, a group that represents Louie's grandsons Shane Frank and gave them dozens of grandchildren and stand, but he would sit and roll the matriarch of the family died Maaqtusiis school in Ahousaht Caton at that time was that they weren't 750 people that desperately need Rob Stanley danced in the floor great grandchildren. They have more extension cords and do whatever he suddenly from natural causes. performed a number of dances. Eighty- really interested in people coming into employment, mid Danny Cresswell, cleansing ceremony which is done to than 75 descendants that now have each could, giving Agin until the end," he The family prepared for one year for one-year-old Stanley Sam, speaker for their territory, and that their culture was executive council member With similar protect all the speakers and dancers from other to sum to in times of need. remembered. the May 23 pan). the second and third chiefs of Ahousaht, not for sale. issues to the Ahousahts the harm. At the end of the dance Louie Sr. Louie concluded by talking about how The evening started with a feast shared information about Caton has spent the last decade CramN gill need a plan that will Many of Louie and Eva's descendants stood with his family to talk about his selfless his late son was. the songs Mat served up hy Louie and Eva's children, were performed and stories about the showing the Ahousahts that tourism, transition the community out of poverty. took pan in a paddle dance in which beloved wife and son. "I asked him if the Creator could grandchildren and their spouses. The history of the people dating back 11,000 done properly, can be the new economy There is a highway that runs through the cloth-draped framed portraits of Moose "Eva made me what Ian today. Most grant him one wish, what it would ho" largest gym on the west coast was filled years to the ice-age and the names that that. will sustain them into the future. territory, he said, bringing benefits to and Eva were carried by close relatives. of who I am comes from her," he told Gilbert's answer: "I'd ask him not to to capacity, but there was plenty of food still sun ive today from Mat long ago That's why the Ahousahts have so many, but so far the Carcross/Tagish Some struggled to hold back their tears his people. With her by his side they let my sons go through what I am going for everyone. Some were even treated to time. much they can share with the have been left out of the equation. That as the drapes were removed and they were able to have such a large, loving through." herring eggs or kwukmis, something Paddles designed and beautifully Carcross/Tagish, said Caton. has to change. remembered how terribly they missed family that now includes a fourth The community celebration went on many haven't tasted in years since the painted by Sam's son Q'aamina Lean on us, and ask us on we have Cresswell said it brought a smile to his their loved ones. generation of great grandchildmn. late into the night. were decline of herring stocks. offered to each of the Yukon guests. done this," Frank told the face to see the paddles the Ahousahts Stank, Sam At the end of the dance they stood in "To Eva, the Loa Sables. daughter of Louie and In keeping with Ahousaht protocol, (2'aamina has worked for the resort front of the ceremonial curtain to show I Creator always to Louie Frank Sr. took time to lift up the Eva, said she wants thank the very in the since the beginning, head. first as a *rift of those families that recently lost the portraits and rejoiced came first and I many people who showed up for the Trees worth millions left standing love they have encourage people to boat driver and now as a storyteller and loved ones but came to the party to r1 pang for one that way," he said. Ile hiking guide. Today he is helping the Continued from page 9. , When we carne here, this valley was celebrate with his family. lino head of live "Ian forever grateful to them and another. added that his late wife resort's chef smoke the salmon the That the resort is here nowt . just basically dead. each family was wrapped in a blanket to f6.g will never forget what they did for us," prospective partners will be having for is Because of the winter feeding ground Louie Ils.. I committed herself she said. bittersweet. Edwin glad that Miung comfort them. CWR has pul in, the elk and deer are and a' completely to her dinner. people like the budding chef he is Harold Little told the people that he hack. There is about 80 acres of cleared Eva family and never Despite all the protocols and the watching have jobs that will take care of was speaking on behalf of his brothe. cultural sharing, the group from the land where 30 horses roam. And the 0,a a forgot where she them, but he wonders how the lands got in-law, Louie, and told them that the grasses there have brought back about came from. Wally Thomas Yukon were taking things slow. Caton sold in the first place, how they became event that day was not a manurial ,7Q leads the 50 black bear that reside in the first six was said it's history repeating itself lost to the tilt, the rightful owners of potlatch but a thank you dinner for all She ¡}j Ahousaht When he first some to Clayoquot the territory. miles 00 the valley. Caton said. They those that helped the Frank family in t5 always singers at the Sound. he told Ha-Shilth-Sa, he sought Edwin's brother John sympathizes wander through the camp and get food their time of need. there for thank you the approval of the Ahousaht First with the elder, though John never food from the estuary. 'There were people who helped when ' e her dinner hosted by Nation to build the resort. in the area. The village amalgamated "They are fat, they're full and they are Moose first got sick and had to go to Louie Frank Sr. "Out of respect I sat down and talked with the Maamusiis at Ahousaht before just like big baby buffalo a' Red Mil Alberta and they were them again when on May 23. to them about what would be the he was born and the land was left hawks are back in the valley and so are Eva got sick," he said. The family il advantages for tourism in their territory, behind. A mine site in the mountains a few peregrine falcons. wanted to take time 00 100 people know 1 and I must say 10 years ago, 11 years contributed to the destruction of thc Caton said he demi want to see they hadn't forgotten the kindness and down. Ile '46 e aai s.el tisis..a ago, it was very lukewarm. environment The salmon habitat was another old growth tree cut "There was still the issue in their decimated and the people were forced to said there is money in keeping trees minds that they were going to go hack to move away. standing. People will pay to come and resource -based management of logging, "I hear my brother," said John O. John Caton, managing director of see them. The future for the Ahousaht's fishing, which had been the mainstay of Frank, the chief councillor of Ahousaht. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, great, great grandchildren will be in that the economy for the last six or seven He sees, however, the positive side of the salmon for six weeks in the all every CCOnOM, tree is worth decades." the situation. year, data shows that in the '60s there "One old growth itself it is standing "We have Mends located on these were 5,000 Chinook salmon in the millions of dollars if left lands now," he said of John Caton, Bedwell River. By 2008 there were only for people from around the world to 'People Birthdays & managing director of the Clayoquot 68. come and see it," Caton said. world to Wilderness Resort (CWR). "They have Coho salmon declined from 15,000 in would come lila. all over the see the salmon spawning in the NVV MAN NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL been good neighbors." the 'tain to 800 in 2004. congratulation generations to crane Nuu- John Frank talked about how these "In the fall of 2008 we had ?.mats" channel, For chah-nulth would have the benefit of s 1000 GRADE 11 GRADUATION CEREMONIES Combatted from page 13. neighbors were helping the Ahousahts to said Caton. This improvement was noted Happy b-day inlay son Eddie Little develop their own businesses, and how just four years after his crew began their del:' Caton came to JUNE 13, 1009 on June 11. Hope you have a great day they were restoring the rivers and the $1.5 million habitat restoration of the Over II years, since the Ahousahts son. Many more. Love Morn and Rob. area. river. Clayoquot Sound, he and HOSTED BY THE HESOUIJIHT FIRST NATION have beamed to work together. They are Happy Birthday Warren Allan on "They've started a hatchery, and I've "A lifecycle of a Coho salmon is four on a multi -million dollar June 13. Have an awesome day. Rob never seen so many fish come from years," said Caton. "Four years ago we working IF YOU ARE A GRADUATE PLEASE FILL OUT A 1000 ETC GRADUATION that will see a $65 and Erma. these waters," Frank said, adding that had 800 males and females swim into the tourism protocol APPLICATION FORM, THE FORMS CAN BE ACCESSED AT THE ETC WEB SITE AT a healing centre and Continued on page soon the Ahousahts will benefit from system. That was the first year we had million resort built, park. Caton is gratified Mat WM,nouehxhnu that, , FROM YOUR BAND OFFICE OR FROM YOUR SCHOOL Happy Birthday. lorie -Anne Atleo on being able to harvest some of the healthy our salmon rearing channel completed; an adventure Ahousahts have seen Mat tourism, Tune 24. Love you babe. Rob and retum of the stocks. Iwo kilometers of it. So that first cycle the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT EILEEN HAGGARD AT 714. done properly with low impact, is the Enna Happy Birthday Auntie Bev In the 1960s, the Iftedwell River, which four years ago came hack in 2008... OR ANGIE MILLER AT 7214151 EXT. 119 OR am iller.§1970.18,1 way of the future, he said. 5757 Robinson and Archie Frank for June 8. runs past the resort, was made an That's just one lifecycle. I can take you O. said that the Ahousaht Rob and Tana. indicator stream by the department of up there right now and show you in Mat John FORMS MUST RE SUBMITTED BY JUNE 0 TO THE NUU (HAM MATH TRIBAL economy was once based in pan in the I lappy birthday Arlene, Molina, Miss Fisheries and Oceans IDEO Sine then rearing channel where thousands and of marten and lynx. COUNCIL AT P.O. BOX 1383, PORT ALBERNI. B.C. YET 7141 OR FAX TO 150. Anne, Courtenay, Way lm. From Rob they have been able to track what's thousands are in that channel swimming trapping .ft?ic have to find. new way of 7134493, OR DROP OF AT THE NU OFFICES IN PORT ALBERNI and Erma. happening to the wild salmon stocks on around." trapping," he said, and Mat means Happy atilt anniversary Tim and the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Ile estimates that four years from now THERE HILL BE MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. trapping the tourism trade, he joked. Monica Paul. From Erma and Rob. By swimming the river and counting there will he 10,000. -

Page 18 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 4, 2009 June 4, 2069 - Èfà- Shilfk -Sà - Page 19 and Treaty Information ... For Forclose l Nuu -chah -nulth Registry IMMINIMMEIM Artists Lost ar2-Founc. for 2005 Ford Winds, - Registering events are very important! FOR SAI E. Autotel- GL2035. Great FOR SAL: Cedar Weaver: Baseball caps, bridal -CLASSIFIED At Junior All Native at Serious enquires only. ADS LOST. vessel. Priced Asking 57,000.00 Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as areas, fishing floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, Championships during Spring Break: Statement $550.$550.00. Call Ron at 250- 923 -6972. 250- 745 -6237. one possible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration headdresses, bracelets for .de. FOR PURCHASE' Blue beads. For Purchase Services Mired blue gym bag containing Reversible blue of Band Affiliation form and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these FOR SALE: Cedar mail whupelthweaverefshau.ca $2.50 per bead. Lovely replicas. Please "- and white, 001,4 ht Hawks Jersey with by FOR SALE: Hair for sale. Phone consent forms can be obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC weaving 'aunt& ARTIST. Anne M. Robinson. Cedar bark Cherie on blue side call 250- 248 -4486 or e -mail and number 13 also Mary Martin, I- 250 -716- Georgina at (250) 294 -01%5 8 4 jewellr . artwork, including Office. Registration takes 6 weeks, w,[email protected]. cedar roses, 5 XL (COOS long -sleeve Wollpack shirt. This jersey is 9991 or eel 250 -739- FOR SALE: House at 399 P.snwista. Transfers: Are you wishing to transfer to another Band? Write loll,, Band taking orders 7214827. CAM brand new and we would like the roam of 4240 Secluded location. Sold with bed and arvrt you want to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent MISC. Antitank basket -weaving grass, picked 1; it please. Contact Phyllis Shaw at 250- w.cedarweaving.com breakfast business. $225,000. (250) 725- 773 211.1 are in and let them know and processed by Linda Edgar of Nitinaht, 745 -3251 (home) or 250- 745 -1223 (work) to transfer form, also, notify the Band you currently HOUSE RENOVATIONS' Phone Bill 3482. E AIRMAIL édarweavinglju shan ca. 3 corner, sharp and mono grass and cedar or mail phyllis_shaw 74 @hotmail,com your intentions. Webster 250- 723 -5624. SAI E. Native Beadwork: Chokers, SIEBER'S STILL KICK'S Fresh live bark Please call 7414192 in Nanaime. FOR LOST: Drum with whale painted on it. On Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate FOR SAI E Anklets, Bracelets, Keychains, Earrings MEETING FACILITATOR / Prawns and Crab. Now Selling in Pon Jolt. 28 e parry at Mahl Malls Gym. Call the Indian Registry Lists, A consent form needs to be "George Watts - also NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of certificates to up dare Alberni. Prawns $12,00 lb. Crab WOO House of Win -Chee and fancy Chokers, moccasin pins or (250) 745 -3483. Creating for any name changes. earrings. E -mail rise at meetings going all nigh) long, never completed each. Call Krystal Anderson (Sieber) 723- LOBI: Gold necklace with a 1ìn X 1ìn Greatness" books: Aboriginal Fashion mal colma finishing the agenda, going around in Are you turning Ill soon? If you would like your own registration number 1725 to make your order. hotml Indian design butterfly pendant. $20 each. All sales Denise Williams, Designer Last seen 6 - 8 FOR SALE: Deer hides. SI 0.00 each. circles? 20 years experience and proven then you have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes weeks (no ROOMS FOR RENT IS NANAIMO. on my niece at the Ucluelet Secondary proceeds go to Victoria, B.C. Excellent for drum making, 724 -2932. lack record. Keep your meetings on longer automatic). Close to Vancouver Island University. School in March Please call Jeannine George Watts Phone: (250) 382 -7379 FOR SALE: Silk screening company. Can track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-I,ah @ All documents are to be submitted to Rosie Link Indian Registry 5500 per month phone: (250) 716 -9991 Adams @ 670 -1150 r email Scholarship Fund. Email: venchee @pacificcoast.net do up to 500 per (250) 724 -2603 or (cell 731 -5795. Cell (250) 668 -9118 shin day. Can do four to ballgnl(w,Ytolmail.cam. Thanks. Administrator at the NTC Office, with the exception of [Wilda. I lesquialu. at Call Caledonia eight colors. Call Billy Ka Hall at (250) Available any time. To a FOUND: A shawl was left at the (louse -aht. Contact these First Nations directly. have 1 Huu- ay -aht and Tla- o- qui NEOC: 250 -724 -3131 James 731 -9943. ELEGANT ADVANTAGE of Himwilsa and has not been picked up status card issued through NTC from these four First Nations please have your SAL],L 12 X 65' Mobile Trailer (or MIMIZEMIR i"Wihayaga,cik" AND FOR Cowiehan Toques. DECORATING CATERING EMPLOYMENT: Weekend On-Call FOR limo by the owner. Please pick up your shawl to for move lo). I Swan Indian Registry Administrator fax approval and your information prior looking a piece of land on Christmas gifts. $30.00 ea. or 2 for S40. SERVICES: Tracey Robinson Io Resource Care Worker at the House of ill.. inso. Lewis George, coming into the office possible. Also for sale 27" TV - S75.. 20" í'V - Native Artist. For information. contact Yvonne home:723 -8571. We do all occasions: if Ooh- ah- duk -kuu -coil Society Youth m more House of tlimwitsa lad. 250-383-9779 home Ifsa, and you $25., 13" TV brand new - S50. Phone 2.50- at Weddings, Showers, Gradoations, Does your First Nation have their membership code in place? Resource Home. Drop Off Resume. Pick Tatoosh 250 -723 -1935. LOST: Red Camera (720 -5191). 720 -0962 250- 361 -7389 cell Banquets, would like the above events recorded for "BAND .MEMBERSHIP" then it is SERVICES OFFERED. Everyone needs Brunches, Dinners. Super LOST: up Application Package at 4890 Beaver jamesswan @lelas.net A hummingbird carved by Butch FOR SALE' Couch and lose seat, a break. Will do housekeeping, 'lost and Food Safe Certified AS that you contact them as well. BC. yard work, on a black EQUALLY IMPORTANT Creek Road, Port Alberni, j rswan Dick cord !necklace] at the entertainment unit and coffee sable. Call @lintans.uvic,ca shopping, cooking and babysitting. PROFESSIONAL. available for Your First Nation needs your current address and phone number so they WANTED' Free music cds. Will pick up. Evelyn Marshall potlatch on October 25M 250 -723 -4096 after 5 p.m. Seniors discount @ 58 per hour and $9 per Workshops/ Conferences. Dealing ean contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. Call 250.723 -8085. in the Alberni Athletic Hall. Contact : FOR SALE: 16 FT Malibu 90 horse Gordon Dick hour cash only. Mary Anne 250- 720 -0962. Circles/Retreats( Canoe loumcys. Contract numbers and addresses are listed below for your 250 -598 -0502. First Nation phone Yamaha $4,400 takes boar and motor. '94 Do you have Nuu- ckah -nuhh or full -time position. Holistic massage and FOREVER MEDIA: LOOKING FOR MY SPEED BOAT: conrenknim. GMC half -ton truck for sale $4,0011 obo, Wanted aromatherapy with essential oils by Raven old VHS Tapes that you want named An in Gold Silver I8'/, foot, odour is white with omega 250 -745 -6220. Matthew Edgar. WANTED DV Il movies at S3 Touch. Please contact Eileen 'feeble into DVD's? Forever Media can help & Waod ions, stripe, hand lop, in board out board motor, FOR SALE OR RENT. Great 723 0 Ahausaht do that; I can also serve as a each -1465 NEW (2501 726 -7644. you Phone 14E31371, leave a message for Henry (250) 670-9563 - Fax: (250) 670 -9696 commercial opportunity. Great location by TAIL TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving rk Computer Consultant (Computer WANTED TO BUY: Good used conning Charlie at 723 -1984 or 670 -2355. Tseshaht Market on Pacific Rim Highway. 250-723-9401 And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. VOR 1A0 Repairs, Setup, etc.). Grant Watts, 90 HP motor with controls. Please phone Gus, Also ideal for office, ere. Asking $80,000 e -mail: pordondick(á)shaw.ca 5231 Hector Road, Pon Alberni, B.C. Employment Forever Media Computers: Technician, Bernard at I- 250- 670 -1133. or rent for $1,000 a month. Call Richard Phono (250) 724 -3975. Nation Consultant and Digitizer of analogue WANTFDj Old college study texts to be SPEAKER AVAILABLE. I'll be Ditidaht First Watts, 250.7242603 or 250- 731 -5795. FOR HIRE:Pickup truck and driver. Need media (vhs and audio tapes). 250 -918- donated. Any subject, any level. Call Robin available for Workshops and public - Fax: (250) 745 -3332 a 1- 888 -745 -3366 LOOKING FOR donations to buy cReilt teething transported or owed? speaking for people who dive 8508 email form ennedio(a)groail.com cDautd collect at (250) 726 -2040. Will arrange for with headstone for the late Sidney D. Mack rAa-aaMi Transport/move furniture, fridge, w PO Box 340 Pon Alberni. B.C. VOY 7M8 New pick -up. stoves. FA.5.D. OHO 315 -2188. I was born with and Lawrence J. Mack.- Call Bernice sAkrDwast Croat vVeuW ,,exnal outboard motors, your boat, canoe or travel REPREZFNT DESIGNS. First WANTED: To buy house on Tseshaht this Sept, 26, 1969. Tim Manson. Mack- Newnham 250- 723 -0905. trailer towed or moved. By the km and by Ehattesaht Nations Graphics. Specializing in Native Reserve. Call Jay 250 -723 -7772 or eel Mr Martin the Maria, o is taking .naF- 735 -2596. the hour. Ca11250 -720 -5290. bookings for all locations. Phone 250- -4155 - Fax: (250) 761 -4156 Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sizes). 1- 888 -761 Daniel Blackstone 1316 MM. I FREE LANGUAGE CLASSES: at All types of Native Graphics. Celeste WANTED' whale teeth, whalebones, 995 -2942. PO 59 B.C. VOP 2A0 Community Development a - Box Zeballos, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor Mental Health: Howard. Email for quotes and prices. aea Tat Tatoosh. Monday and Wednesday Presentations reprezent.desigm@gmaiLcom Ise r trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsmg TRADITIONAL DUGOUT CAROM Nights 7 pm to 9 pm. (Bring your own Manne N, Hesquiaht First Nation Workshops John at 604 -833 -3645 or c/o 0141 -720 6 ur...af.am pen and paper). Parenting Skills for Place of St Westminster BC FOR SAI E: Area "G" AI Troll License ; a s` New hill Free 1- 866 -670 -1181 - Fax: (250) 670 -1102 Meetings, Formal or Informal FOR SALE. Hesquiaht New V3L3C5. Arm ; Parents and Tots. Fridays from 3 -4 pm. 37.5 ft. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250- s PO Box 2000 Toftno, B.C. VOR 2Z0 Cultural Awareness Learning has some new tables a chairs ....int.. WANTED' Ucluelet First Nation is ' gY! EVERYONE IS WELCOME. cuu kleco. 670 -9573 or leave a message at the (250) 757 -9366 or Bailable for sale. Shipping charges will raraawaamra looking to build a contact list for carpenters Edward Tatoosh, Certified Linguist. Ahousaht Administration Office at 250- blackstoned @shaw.ca apply_ The tables are 60 length X 30 - & contractors. Please send us this Hupacasath Rem 33.TaM1a, .41 Vult SID TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS' Are requesting 670-9563. First Nation wide X 24 high: 5275 each. The desks information by contacting us at (250)726 r DRINK volunteers to come and share your time FOR SAI E: Custom made nets (250) (_750)724 -4041 - Fax: (250) 724 -1232 are adjustable. 553.35 each. Ca11250- FIRST NATIONS WILDCRAFTERS, 7342 or fax (250)726 -7552 attention to Housing Administrator. with us. Singing and drumming, native 923 -9864. PO Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 e -mail: BC: C. Anne Robinson and Keith Hunter éNERCY 670.1191: dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind and CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, Hero- ay -abt First Nation spuds_IS @honnail.com Rebecca All. "specializing in non timber and other "4- Accommations crib players. Come and share some special or teach how to build canoe. Call (Tarry Principal: Hesquiaht Place of Leaming value added force products and services" 1- 250 -728 -3414 FOR REND A non -profit organization has times with us. If you are interested, please Lucas 735 -5706. CAR FOR SAVE- 1986 Firebird, 2 door, 7000 "A" Pacific Rim Hwy., Port Alberni, PO Box 70, Bamfield, BC VOR 1130 00)1724 *AI leAnfa rooms to rent, by the day, week or month- contact Bunt Cranmer at 724 -5655, WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20' boat Call scats up to 4 people, white, flip up BC, V9Y 8Y3, Phone: 250- 720 -8907, Vey reasonable rams for Room and Board. MASK FOR Michael @ 720 -6026. headlights, good condition. Also, included FirsINati nsWildcraftersl ashaw.c Also, there is a Boardroom available for SALE: By FOR SALE. Nets -Different Sizes, Ka:'yu:'k't'h' /Che:k'tles7et'h' are 4 spare tires (2 large tires for the www Fir el 4 fliesì n Wildcrullcm. corn rent For information phone 723 -6511. Patrick Amos Different prices, make an offer. Trolling (250) 332 -5259 - Fax: (250) 332-5210 Nalt"-4 we4 beak! need a larger vehicle for $2000 obo. gear -offers. View ton/ Mission Rd. " Tattoos FOR RENT: Equipment for power point Delivery Kyuquot, VOP 110 gmndkids. For mort information, contact For Purchase Phone 723 -9894. General B.C. and DVD presentations. Projector and 250 735 8435 - Lavigne lack at 250-286 -3393 or cell by Rick FOR SALE: Carvings such as coffee table Screen. By the hour or day Deposit FOR SAI E. 48' Fiberglass Troller. Area 250- 202 -5560. F license. Very reasonably priced. View Mowaehaht / Muchalaht tops, clocks, plaques, 6' totems, canoes required. Telephone: 250- 7245290. I Call made by Charlie Mickey 7314176. Place NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open al sellyourboatca. Phone (250) 380 -3028. (250) 283-2015 - Fax: (250) 283-2335 2002 an order my mail PO Box 73, Zeballos, year round! Coastal rainforest and world- FOR SALE: F -225 hp Yamaha Toll free - (800) 238 - 2933 (250) outboard motor. Dealer maintained. 250- BC, VOP 2A0. class recreation at your doorstep! For PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO BASKET WEAVING FOR SALE: Grad 735 -1724. 4 ' reservations and other information call 724-4931 ATLE FOR SALE' 24 -ft herring skiff. Great Hat Regale, Baskets, Weaving material, 250- 745 -3844- ECTRIC shape. 250. 735 -1724 N110141111 lit First Nation FOR SALF' 2004 Chevy Cavalier, specializing in Maquina Hat Earrings. TOQUART BAY CONVENIENCE Available to teach at conferences and (250) 332 -5908 - Fax. (250) 332-5907 au nano, front wheel drive. 4 lindcr, STORE, CAMPGROUND & For Sale: 28', _ workshops. Call Julie Joseph (250) 729- , PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 ' t conditioned, CD /radio. 1 owner. cobalt MARINA: Reservations available. ma. 1.4.794 .51 Sr. 1983 Spirit. Lock 9819. Lock,e, Key blue, will make a great grad gill. Asking Open year round. Status gigs available. Command bridge, FOR SALE: Weedeater and carvings.. Call $9,000 or I will consider a reasonable I- 250- 726 -8306 or 1- 250 -726 -8349, hardtop stem roof, all new canvas & Tla- a- qui -aht First Nations swam. Bruce 728-3414 interested. %'; Inn, .111Am. nearest offer. Phone Dave at 723 -9870 or if you're 21 canopy, twin 350 Chev engines (570 hrs), BALANCE SEAL OIL your i (250) 725 -3233 - Fax: (250) 725 -4233 Mimic tR40.1 'MAMA ce1731 -6222. PACIFIC Automotive C Un.P, Volvo dual props, hydraulic steering, :/t source of OMEGA 3. Both Omega 3 and A seta kitchen, PO Box 18 Tofu), BC. VOR 2Z0 FOR SALE: 115 Horsepower Marc irrf anchor winch, all electronics, FOR SALE: 1 ton crew cab on propane. outboard motor. Like new. Test 150 Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EPA's) bathroom, security system, hot water. Blackhawk Autobody (the gold fats). Available from Faith and $2500.(250)735 -0833, compression in all 4 cylinders. Half so....="ZZza="? v m $23,000. (down from $25,000). Any offer Tseshaht First Nation Richard Watts @ (250) 724 -2603 (eel) -1496. Port Alberni price. Ask for Willie (250) 723 -8249. FOR SALE' 1988 GMC I ton crew 0011 be considered. Call (250) 723 Toll Free: 1 -888-724 -1225 - Fax: (250) 724 -4385 731 -5795, Call Marcel Dorward cab; new tires, new clutch, new starter, LES SAM 5091 Mission Rd. Pon Albami, B.C. VOY 8X9 FOR SALE: Swearers & sweatpants, new batteries, 53,500 o.b.o. Phone: CONSTRUCTION 1 BOAT FOR SALE: I -32 foot radar 250- 720 -3780 blankets and baby blankets, denim (250) 726-2949, or Cell, 7'640'_87 fiberglass, 180 horse loon motor, handbags. Order from Doreen and Anna and colour sounder. Serious inquiries Uchucklesaht Tribe FOR SALF: 1989 Ford F -150. Blue 5- Dick at 250 2042480. only. Boat can be seen in Pcluelet. spd. V8 351 Motor, tinted Window, - 724 4X4 (250) 724 -1832 Fax: (250) -1806 (t, alla Framing and Renovations DOTIVel FOR SALE' One 471 Diesel engine with Phone 250 -726 -4620. WW. P /L, Lift Kit, New Trans. New PO Box 1118 Pon Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 EXTERIOR capitol gear. 2'!: - I reduction in good MARINE ISUZU ENGINE MODEL 10%&al Clutch, Neu Muflier, New Rear End. Ucluelet First Nation I ne reining order. Can le wen in Ahousale Rä2PofilRs fall. 145 HP complete with capitol Bruce soya Fora New Banco, Neu Starter Alternator_ I Call Ch 1 587_ marine gear, 2 v to ratio recently (250) 726 -7342 - c6n,r crowoomuto LOTS INVESTED BUT MUST SELL FOR SAlA; Commie Timbers: 36 s 11' verha led engine and gear. Any serious Fax: (250) 726-7552 $1500 OHO. -'_501 724 -1683. ( will be considered. Call Louie Phone 25,720.199 x 14-.23.% I5x14".41' 12n T. 2.7-7777 472.7,2337,2 offers PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 (home) or I 8'x12-x7' and odds and ends. Call Frank Sr M. 250.670.9573 a Willy at (2501735-072. 250.6509563 (work). Page 20 - Het -Shit Ih -Sn -June 4, 2009

t P r Ire for Salmon Fishin 9

Although no needs to look very far fuse masons to celebrate summer, Nuu- chah -nulrh communities have one particular reason to welcome the change of assn: with the warmer weather f' comes salmon. and the opportunity A commercial seine boat to feed elders and families through fishing in Pacific waters. salmon fishing. Each year. individual Nations have the charm to coordinate salmon fishing for their communities, enabling families to receive a share of the salmon that is available for eating and preserving. \ Chiefs. councillors. and other people responsible for organizing the fishery can improve their 11 _ _. IT chances of getting fish by planning t well in advance. In sane cases, Nations hire f Nuu -shah -nnith fishermen to catch salmon and bring them directly - t to the community. In other cases. individuals exercise the Aboriginal

right to harvest and meet their family's needs for f od fish. holidays. "I already contacted all the Nations who ordered Either way, salmon fishing for your community takes planning fish from or last year," he added. and organization. Although many of the forecasts for salmon this year for The message is 'act ready early,"' said Paul Preston from arc low, there may be some harvest potential Somas, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. "If a fisherman sockeye. Thanks to cutler sea temperatures, DFO also will gets calls in the middle of the season, often it's too late for expects that over half of the Fraser River's sockeye runs him to do the fishing...If Nations get (mishit fishermen pass by the west coast of Vancouver Island rather than going now, they'll know what they're fishing for and we can through Johnson Strait. write our supplemental communal licence for the place Nations hooking mown. out their harvesting of Fraser where most of the fish will be coming through." River sockeye can hire a seine boat to fish in San loan or

Fishermen agree with this urgency. Con Charles., . toilers to fish the west coast of Vancouver Island (WCVI). who fishes on the Princess Colleen. is one of the Based on early forecasts, there is also sonic harvest potential fishermen contracted out by Nuu -shah -nulth Nations for Fraser River pinks. Forecast abundances for WCVI for salmon fishing. "We just want to have our plan echo and chum are low. Wild WCVI chinook remain a stock all ready so we don't have to be running around and of &mace', although there are fishing opportunities for First terminal areas. a phoning them when it's time to go," he said, noting Nations on hatchery stocks in that many Nations have to first get approvals from For informationrmati about salmon fishing, contact your Chief and Council in order to get things rolling. This Nation's fisheries department or Dua -diluk at 250 -724- can he difficult in the summer when people are on 5757.

In 1990, the Supreme Court of Canada held that, after conservation and other "valid legislative objectives" Aboriginal rights to fish for food and ceremonial purposes have priority over all other uses of the fishery.

DFO is holding a meeting with interested First Nations on June 25 from 930 a.m. to 400 p.m. to discuss this year's Fraser River sockeye fishing plans and provide updates. The meeting will be at the Dorchester Hotel in Nanaimo

Sockeye salmon .oats beside the fire foll,wr,g a successful Uu-a-thluk food fishery Takifig are Of - .4r. www.uuathluk.ca