II/ J .,I .'/

LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES Bibliothèque C tif), 2. et Archives CanadaA 1041 I

. I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII °R, II II II II II II III III I I I I I I II IIII III II ,. 3 3286 I I II IIIII .._ 54264660 5 -fr © .-.._ .,e Ha$hi i th -Sa Canada's Oldest First Nation's Newspaper - Serving Nuu nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product S Vol. 31 - No. 5 - March 11, 2004 haa`sitsa "Interesting News" Sales Agreement No. 40047776

Nuu- chah -nulth take centre L., stage at BC Winter Games a E , ,_. jga_. . By David Wiwchar and dancers, and the HahoPauk singers Southern Region Reporter and dancers who performed George Clutesi's play "A Strict Law Bids Us Dance" and their popular "Animal Port Alberni - Even though there were -+..r =wwloa1 _ l' no Nuu -chah -nulth athletes at the 2004 Kingdom" display. BC Winter Games in Port Alberni, Nuu - "Through these games, people from chah- nulth -aht were very prominent at around the province, and people in the the games, hosting two of the 25 athletic Alberni Valley have learned a lot about , our Nations through their contributions 3 events, and a pair of social events. , ç, Both Tseshaht and Hupacasath took to the games," said Wilma Keitlah, a :t centre stage at the event, and received 2004 BC Winter Games Board of Directors member and North Island accolades despite not receiving any 1 ar ti medals or places at the podium. College Liaison. The BC Winter Games was held in Port Alberni from February 26th through the t Both Tseshaht and Hupacasath N' 29th, and is the fourth BC Games the took centre stage at the BC area has hosted (Summer Games, Winter Games in Port Alberni, Disabled Games, Senior Games, Winter and received accolades despite Games). v not receiving any medals or "I hope each and every one of you places at the podium. learned a little about yourself, your fellow athletes, and the world around Hupacasath Chief Councilor Judy you through your experiences at these Sayers and Tseshaht Chief Councilor games," said Sayers at the closing Nuu- chah -nulth princesses Bethany Watts and Alana Sayers Dave Watts joined local leaders in ceremonies. welcome hometown -hero Rick Hansen to a special luncheon welcoming dignitaries and 2150 athletes "I hope you learned a bit about our at the Hupacasath House of Gathering. and their 2500 coaches, chaperones and communities and will come out to visit parents to the Alberni Valley. us again as you're always welcome in Tseshaht provided the HahoPayuk - our territories," Watts said before a Crab Fisherman still missing packed AV Multiplex crowd gathered School gym for the table tennis venue, "They went out for crabs despite being for the games closing. By David Wiwchar and invested more than $20,000 in told not to, and their boat broke down Mahs for netball Many Nuu -chah- nulth -aht joined 2500 Southern Region Reporter refurbishing Maht the so they had to paddle back in," said other area residents in volunteers at the venue. They also hosted a cultural night Huu -ay -aht's Larry Johnson. "They got games, and were saluted by all speakers One of two crab fishermen is still at their Tseshaht longhouse where the their engine going, and headed back out hundreds for their dedication, and their missing after their boat capsized near HahoPayuk dancers gave of at 5:30 pm despite more warnings about insight in to Nuu -chah -nulth commitment to the motto of the games, Numukemis Bay on Tuesday, February visitors an worsening weather and the fact that it culture. "Achieve, Excel, and Inspire ". "The 24th. Two weeks later, after the Coast would be dark in half an hour," he said. Hupacasath joined with the City of Port volunteers have done this community Guard called off their search, Huu- ay -aht proud," said Games President Jack members and Bamfield residents - Alberni in hosting a civic luncheon Two crab fishermen are still for more than 150 games sponsors, Partite. "We have a tremendous resource continue to search along with the family funders, and VIP's. Guest of honour of people here, and I sincerely thank of one of the fishermen. missing after their boat capsized Rick Hansen and others in attendance everyone who participated in these Daniel Lazorko, a 42 -year old resident near Numukemis Bay on enjoyed a seafood feast and highly successful games." of Port Alberni and long -time Tuesday, February 24th. Two performances by Hupacasath singers commercial fisherman, was working weeks later, after the Coast with the Huu- ay -aht Shellfish Guard has called off their Development Corporation as a digger at w search, Huu- ay -aht members and x` n its Numukamis Bay clam lease the day . . I to continue ! he disappeared. Bamfield residents e us After spending much of Monday, search along with the family of ES\i February 23rd digging clams, Lazorko one of the fishermen. was joined by a friend, identified only as *107- being of Vietnamese descent, who The next day, after being alerted the wanted to go out crab fishing. At 3 pm, had failed to return, t` two crab fishermen with the weather quickly getting worse, the Coast Guard located Lazorko's four -

Lazorko announced to other clam . metre boat, partially submerged with .s diggers they were heading out in his only the bow showing, and the small small boat to check his crab traps. outboard engine completely wrapped in Despite numerous warnings about nylon line from the crab trap they went ominous clouds heading in from the out to check. A i.. Pacific, Lazorko and one of his friends Coast Guard searchers were soon Tseshaht Chief Councilor Dave Watts welcomes dignitaries and headed out towards the traps less than a joined by Lazorko's Huu- ay -aht co- thousands of athletes, coaches, parents, and chaperones to the kilometre northwest of Sarita. 2004 BC Winter Games at the sold -out opening ceremonies. Continued on page 2 If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa Inspirational athlete Richard Peter Page 2 P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 Ahousaht develops Election Code Page 3 Chiefs demand protection for herring Page 4 NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA Fisheries Panel meets in Nanaimo Page 5 395 NEWSPAPER COLLECTION WELLINGTON ST, (17) OTTAWA, ONTARIO Huu- ay -aht works to develop Constitution Page 8 K1A ON4 NEDC Business News Page 20 ISSN 0715 -4143

f Ha- -Sa - February 26, 2004 - Page 3 Page 2 - He- Shilth -Se - March 11, 2004 ra l' Na- Shilth -Sa newspaper is DIA assists Ahousaht to published by the Nuo- chah -nulrh LETTERS and KLECO'S Tribal Council for distribution to Ifs- ShihhSa will include lotion received from Its readers. All letters MUST be develop custom election code the members of the fourteen .Naa- signed by the writer and have the writer's name, address & phone number on it. r will chah -mutt First .Nations as well Names can be withheld by request. 9nunrmoa, submissions not be accepted. - too late for 2004 election We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity, as other interested groups and m Port Alberni to update them on va grammar and good taste. We will definite/yam publish letters dealing with tribal By Denise August, hying individuals. Information & original the status of the custom code. or personal disputes or issuer that are critical of Nuu- chab -nulth individuals or Central Region Reporter work contained in this newspaper is Merlin de Guzman, DIA Electoral groups. copyright and may not he Officer presided over the March 4 All opinions expressed in letters to the editor are purely those of the Torn - Ifs an even year and that written nomination meeting in Ahousaht where reproduced without wrier and will not necessarily coincide with the views or policies of the Naa- means that the two-year tern of the there were 44 nominations for eleven .riser permission from: -nulth Tribal Council or its member First Nations. current Ahousaht Chief & Council is set ,huh council positions and one Chief Nutt- chah -nulth Tribal Council to expire this spring. Operating under NTC hosts Building Workshops Councillor position. The following day Capacity 1383, out-dated and divisive DIA election P.O. Box she arrived in Torso to meet with NTC Director of Finance Charlene Fng discusses federal reporting procedures with codes Ahousaht Councils of the present Port Alberni, B.C. Inspirational athlete Richard Peter Ahousahis living away from home to NTC Northern Region Nurse Lynne West, Tseshaht's (fail K. Gras. and Ditidahi s and past along with oft- reserve V9Y 7M2. review the draft custom election code Maureen Knighton. The "Building Better Services with Communities" regional and women's teams both won gold membership have fought hard to change 724 -5757 ey David Wiwchar and answer questions. capacity building sessions are being held throughout Nuu .ulah -nulth lcnitnrie ens Telephone: (250) medals in hockey at the Winter the election system to a custom code, over the next few months, and are a way to update First Nations on the many Pax: (250) 723-0463 Southern Region Reporter The mooting was tense in the beginning Olympics in Salt Lake City," one defined for the members by the as members demanded to know who was changes the federal government now requires in program and finance reporting. The Web page: where nuucltnhnulth. org Peter. work paid off," said "All the hard embers next he on 5 -6 in the Central Region, May 34 Pon Alberni - An inspiration to both at fault for the anent situation. Merlin sessions will April and in the he said Most nations carry out the able- bodied and disabled, Richard Nuu-ulth placed the blame on DIA saying Mee Northern Region. The Southern Region session was held on March 1 -2 at the A member of the Cow khan Nation, elections under custom election codes 2003 Subscription rates: Peter is passing on his skills and changed in 1999 due to the Corbiene Cedarwood Lodge in Port Alberni. and related to many people in Nuu - that may he inclusive of all members $30.00 per year in Canada & 535. insights toe new generation of athletes. decision causing confusion in Ottawa. "The reporting is directly linked to dollars, and if reports aren't fled no time INAC chah -nulth territories, Peter was regardless of where they live, or they year U.S.A. and 540. /year foreign A wheelchair basketball player for the Ahousaht's documentation for their will withold funds," said ling "Everything we do has reporting requirements, and paralyzed at the age of four after being might operate under a more traditional, countries. Payable to the Nuu -chah- past 17 years, Peter recently brought custom election code she said, "fell were making sure everyone is able to meet these requirements," she said. hit by a school bus. hereditary system. Under DIA election nulth Tribal Council. home a gold medal from the 2000 through the cracks". "We (DIA) did not -lire very thankful that Irma ended up codes, all members may vote in an Sydney Paralympics as a member of follow through with the Band to ensure in a wheelchair as it could have been a clarion but only members living on Manager / Editor, Canada's national wheelchair basketball steps were followed through, and Trumper backs fish farming on lot worse," said Peter. "And I'm reserve may be nominated for council. Southern Region Reporter team hopefully the new code will be in place thankful for all the support I've DIA estimates that 70% of Ahousaht within six months,' she explained. David Whitener received from my family and my membership live off reserve. west coast, but not Alberni "People have to use the potential She took the group of about fifteen (250)724 -5757 community through the years," he said. Ray Samuel Sr. says the issue goes By David Mwchar any streams, then I believe all the sites Fax: (250) 723 -0463 that they do have, rather than embers through the 20-page document Wheelchair athlete Rick Hansen, who hack to 1986 when "we questioned should be looked at very carefully, and focus on what they don't have," explaining why suggested changes were Southern Region Reporter Miff har5abanchuhnnll rsog wheeled around the world raising Chief & Council about our voting make sure they follow all the mles and made and making note of amendment said Richard Peter, a member of money for spinal cord research. was a rights'. Since that time much work has regulations and be monitored eery suggestions. She said the finalized draft Victoria - Alberni- Qualicum MLA Administration Assistant Cow khan Tribes, and Canada's prominent guest at the recent 2004 BC been accomplished but political and carefully," said Tramper.-) certainly Peter now lives in the `hub of document would need to be ratified by a Gillian Tramper says it is time for the Annie Watts Winter Games in Port Alberni, of which legal changes have caused the much- National Olympic Men's salmon nquaculture industry to grow believe that in the Alberni Inlet they was wheelchair sports activity" of majority of all Ahousahts over eighteen 12501724 -5757 wheelchair basketball a part. desired reforms to he bogged down in have to be looked at very carefully as Wheelchair Basketball Team. Vancouver. years of age. Ratification, she said, bigger and better, but not in the Alberni Fax: (250)723 -0463 'Being born here [in Port Alberni], it's bureaucracy. to what they do there. They do need to should not be coshed until the document "let. grew that Rick has brought his message Peter is a shooting guard for the nuurhalmulth. srg A custom election code was drawn up . bo,hilth(a "My girlfriend is on the women's team, meets the "Aquaenitme is vital to the West Coast be monitored very carefully, and if team he has been a is thoroughly checked and to these games, as he has helped men's Olympic by the 2002 election year but it was still and they've won three Paralympics and and it has become something many they're not keeping up with regulations member since 1994, and is looking needs of everyone. wheelchair basketball get bigger and of in draft form and could not be legally they'll have to be moved," she said. Central Region Reporter three world championships, m it was De Guzman says she is seeking families depend on to survive," pumper more popular along with a lot of other forward to the upcoming Paralympics utilized that Then Chief Denise August teat when the men finally won gold at year. funding from DIA to pay for the cost of says. -There are parts of the West Coast wheelchair sports." said Peter. in Athens, Greece. Councillor, Anne Aden with her legal 1250 )725 -2120 - Fax: (250) 725.2110 the same games the women also won the consultation process Ahousaht needs that would be considered aquacutmre "1 certainly believe that in the 'lasing nestled to wheelchair The Provincial Sport Organization training contributed a considerable *New.` rhniaeps,e mchehnulh.ore, gold. It was just like when the men's to prcarry out as well as the ratification communities, I am thankful for that. The Alberni Inlet they have to be basketball cent, all over the world, Advisor for wheelchair basketball at amount °Finnic. effort and expertise to rotas. She is confident the changes downturn of the forest industry over Me looked al very carefully as to the BC Winter Games, Peter freely the ocument A committee was struck Nonhem Region Reporter will take place very son. "Ifs coming, years has forced many people toff what they do there. They do shared his inspiring and instructional at that to refine the draft and it was Brian Tate ,;:.. it's going to happen," she assured for other options - squaculture has been need to be monitored very words with the younger athletes, and sent onto DIA for their approval. at the top of that list," she said. (200)283 -2012- Fax (25111 COMPUTER ERROR everyone. "It's not going to fall through carefully, and if they're not the many people around him. When it was time to prepare for the on new ' ho is li nuurhalmtl/th n rR the cracks this time." Tramper was commenting a 2004 election year Ahousaht members keeping up with regulations Due to an unusual computer malfunction, "People have to use the potential that Ahousaht goes to the polls April 15. report from Federal Aquaculture rather than focus on learned the new election code was not in they'll have to he moved," said Audio / Video Technician some Ha- Shilth -Sa subscribers were they do have, Mail -u ballots will be sent to those Commissioner Yves (anion that calls place and despite the best efforts of what . Tramper. Mike Walls inadvertently deleted or changed back to `v they don't have," he said. living away from home whose mailing for streamlining of aquaculture r everyone involved, would not be in at the Ahousaht application processes to help expand th (2511'24-s-s] their old addresses. .0 information is current \) place for the April election. Wally "I would be very concerned Administrative Office. BC salmon fanning industry. Trumper nacre I. 2301 '2:1)4r,3 Please resubmit your address if you've been Samuel called meetings with members rays. if implemented, the were more fish farms going in the lava mstehvlmnh.org missing your Ha- Shilth -Sa Missing fisherman ` recomendations could go a long way Alberni Inlet, and I believe they should continued from page I or know of someone who has. Guujaaw to speak at Nuu- chah -nulth Dinner in improving me of the most imposant be located out on the west coast You can contact us via any of the addresses industries in Albem l- Quacum.h wherever those sites are appropriate." workers, Bain field residents, local DEADLINE: Haida Chief Gìind fin respect and accommodate aboriginal Although Tramper is in favour of However Tramper admitted she had no listed in column next to this ad. arch and renew teams, RCMP mama the for Haawasti Guujaaw has accepted an rights prior to the outcome admit court increasing the numbers of fish fans idea where those sites could be. "If it's dag deadline * need your name, number, and the First We full address, phone divers, and members of his own family from the for our new March invitation to be the guest of honour at case. Guujaaw will be returning along the "west coast ", she does not in a First Nations' territory, men that Nation you're a member of. who rushed out from Pon Alberni. 19, 2004. Alter thatdue, muumuu the upcoming seafood dinner on the Supreme Court appeal hearing of this believe the Alberni Inlet should be a First Nation has to be involved," "I've known Dan for 15 or 20 years," rubinittul &judged approy lam cannot Hopefully the problem has been resolved, and we thank you for night of March 29 at Tin Wis. case when he visits Nan -chan -neltC focus for expansion. Tramper said, but would not go no far said Johnson. `Inc was very ba guaranteed olacemea( bra. i. +lilt your cooperation and patience. Chief Guujaaw, accomplished artist "We are honoured to have Unduly have concerns (about the two fish as to give First Nations a final say on p real the l' rclevany will he included In the and carver, is of the Raven Clan of the visit our territories and tell us about the fame currently located in the Albemi whether or not a fish farm goes into surprised he took that chance," he said. enduing issue. Huida nation and has been a driving Haida peoples experience with their Inlet), but as long as they meet all the their territory. Described by Johnson as a hard In an ideal world, submissions would h, force behind the policies and strategies Aboriginal title case against Canada and requirements and are not encroaching worker with. "cocky" personality, t.pcd, rather than hand- writtem that have led his nation to file for full British Columbia," mid N.T.0 co -chair Lazorko was said to be one of the cop Ankle can he sent bs e-mail to Aboriginal title to their lands.The Haida Shawn Atleo. "It is important to get the diggers on the crew, having been Upcoming Meetings hashilthiä nonto hnulth ere Nation recently won an important perspective of other nations that are employed by Huu-ay -aht for the past Start time Windows PC). Gory for all First Nations in fighting for recognition of their Rights Meeting Date £lake year. in to have a sustainable 9 am Submitted picar s must Include /fddGI Oran' vs- Weyerhauser. This and Tides order NTC Meeting March 29 -30 TinWis "We've been out there every day brie[ description of subject's) and judgment compels governments to future," he added. ,Treaty Planning April 6-7 Tin Wis 9 am looking for them. There's been a lot of return address. 1'iclums with no return Há=Shilth=Sa effort and we've covered every address will remain on file. Allow 2 - 4 To the membership of the four Northern Region Tribes; direction," said Johnson. "It is a big reek for return. Photocopied or faxed Ha- Shilth -Sa belongs to every Nuu -chah -nulth person including Ehattesaht, Kyuquot/Checklesaht, Mowac haht/Mucbalaht, & Nnchatlaht loss for his friends out here and his Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council phntogrnplis tannin he accepted. those who have passed on, and those who are not yet born. you are invited to join us in the final regional conference at the: family. I hope he is found so his A community newspaper cannot exist without community family can have closure," he said, 2004 Spring Conference Toll Free Number COVERAGE: evolvement; If you have any great pictures you've taken, stories or adding the lessons learned from this although we would like to he able lo Ts'axana Gymnasium, poems you're written, or artwork you have done, please let us know tragedy are being used to faun a first- Lower all cue- and unto we will only Gold River, B.C. include it in your newspaper. response search and rescue crew in lo so subject 10 1- 877 -677 -1131 anmseld. April 14-15, 2004 This year is Ha- Shilth -Sa's 30th year of serving the Nuu -chah -nulth a toll free The theme still determined, if you have any questions or wish to Nuu -shah -nulth leadership have now established Sullidaht udcance notice addressed First Nations. On Tuesday, March 250. RCMP lobe volunteer for this event, please contact Ivan Wells, or Tanya Michael at or number to assist membership with any sp,"0) lly to l/- -Chill .Sa. We look forward recovered the body of the Viet to your continued input and support. 283-2012, - Reporters as.ulahuiq m the time crab fisherman, but as of press time, through the Northern Region Office at 250- regarding of Kleco! Kleco! David Win char, Editor / Manager questions they may have the eve ul police had not released his name, and or fax us at 250- 2832122. r2.41 you, treaty related business. - Editorial "amendable in the paper. any Iran of Dan Lazorko remain to be Forms and necessary information will be sent out to Unarm! deadlines being- adhered to w.trllai.trr,,lfmca found8e as they are made available. by contribu ors. ,

-- ' I Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 11, 2004 - Page 5 Page 4 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 11, 2004 i\ A-'ß'' Herring & Noise First Nations Fisheries Panel meets in Nanaimo - cä- -1'uk Fisheries cä Science matches speakers from various First Nations By David /inn hat around Vancouver Island and the BC Southern Region Reporter . traditional knowledge r : Central Coast. .'ego Chiefs demand protection "`a first speaker was Ditìdaht Chief In article in the Canadian Journal the an Nanaimo A panel of First Nations Sciences Councillor lack Thompson, who spoke of Fisheries and Aquae fisheries experts have been travelling (1984), it was shown that noise has a against the current federal allocation for spawning herring Me province, hoping to find consistent r profound effect on the swimming and framework, claiming the structure recommendations to take to federal and handed. Boughs that would normally he patterns of Pacific Herring. infringes on Aboriginal food, social and Hy David Mayotte' spawning provincial fisheries managers and laden with numerous layers of roe, two if those noises come from ceremonial fishing rights became it Southern Region Replan particularly mina. S inches thick. are being hauled up with boats and fishing gear. is overly restrictive, and does not react "Our mandate is to listen to First barely a single egg. "There is a significant amount of q uickly enough to in- season forecast With hening season drawing near, the Nations and write a epos on allocation Traditionally, herring spawning areas literature on sensitivity of changes Barkley Sound First Nations are fearfi,l 'Semitic and management by March 31st," said were heavily protected by Chief's, and fish to sounds and the effects of those past lessons have not been learned by ' panel chairperson Neil Menial "From a Nuu- chah -nulth spawn -on- kelp/bough if on their behavior," said Central "Our Chiefs have governed our Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DEO), sounds First Nations perspective, what do you fishers used apec ail ',lent paddles" Region Biologist Osborne. the west coast and herring will spawn deep again this lose think the fishery will look like, and how fisheries on whenever they ventured into herring "Herring have never been reported to year unless mediate steps are taken. ,f Jh will it be managed in the future) The thousands of years before the spawning arcs. It has been known for be attracted to any natural or artificial For the past few years, the one- has been asked to articulate a Government of Canada came thousands of years that herring are easily negatively panel abundant schools that come in noises. but have responded honing has vision of a viable pen -gnarly fishery around," said Robert Dennis. frightened away by noises, but DEE to site said. re Barkley Sound to spawn, have been r.- that addresses both fisheries O ver the past 150 years our only recently begun m realize this According to Osborne, there has been laying their cogs in extremely deep management and allocation changes," -Siam./ Ka minis is traditionally some interest in the effect of Nation has gone from extremely area making the fish difficult to catch scientific he said. ono import to tom it is the lint boats on the very fish wealthy in resources, and have by seiners, and their eggs nearly and gillnet (Gitksan), Russ alter Panel members Merritt return to our territories that they are trying to catch. DFO become increasingly impossible to harvest by First Nations. Jones I laid, and Marcel Shepert the winter said Elder Nelson Keitlah. Abby 'Nanny and Galen scientists (Carrier- Sekani) were appointed by the impoverished as our access to all The first speaker was Marla hi Chief Councillor Jack Thompson, "In the days of m. grampa. ear one Greer looked at the responses of First Nations Summit (BCFNS) and our resources have been taken who spoke against the current federal allocation framework, claiming For the past few years, the s Inc allowed to go into the pawning areas Pacific herring to a variety of noises, herring schools BC Aboriginal Fisheries Commission away one by one," he said. the structure infringes on Aboriginal food, social and ceremonial once-abundant where the herring were looking for a boat motors, fishing gear, including to travel the province and to Barkley from a (BCAFC) rights because it is overly restrictive. that come in Sound place to spawn. Not even a noise and natural noises such as rain, gull fishing provoke discussions amongst First Thompson, along with Judi Lamb, Carl to spawn, have been laying their atom was allowed. People had a very erica ea lion barking, and killer change soon," said Ahousaht Chief decisions. First Nations, after agreeing Nations. Edgar, and Jim Christakos answered eggs in extremely deep water, high respect for the herring as they are a whales. They found that herring gave Negotiator Cliff Atleo Sr. "I remember on a harvest level, need their own Last year, Hut ay' aht'x Larry "We're acting on behalf of all questions born the panel on the points very important pan of the food chain, response to many sounds, but they licensing, monitoring and management making the fish difficult to catch no Aboriginal in the province, and us being self sustaining mope.] Johnson (above) had the people they presented on ea -based and our diet," he mid. gave negative responses to many remember an having one of the largest plans. This self-control is essential in by seiners, and their eggs nearly his have held meetings in Kamloops, Prince management and economic provisions Keitlah fears the noise from vessels, enviable task of informing others. The first type of negative fishing Beets on the coast. But after developing high value markets to impossible to harvest by First Rupert, Smaller.. Prince GmWe, needed fora healthy post-treaty First machinery and sonar are driving the community there was "cero" response was avoidance; if they were numerous federal licence reduction maximize the return to the First Nations. Cmnbrook. Pon Hardy. Nanaimo and 'Nations fishery. herring down to depths where their eggs iihmuu on the trees the HFN feeding heavily they stopped and sank programs and other similar initiatives, Nations living in remote communities;' Chilliwack," said Stettin. "The panel On the second day of meetings at will not survive. "We've been saying for metre below the surface, looking in, and he mid. fisheries crew put down in about I has been tasked with describing a we're iNaa on the outside Each spring, dozens of large miners are a Nnaimo's Coast Bastion Hotel, Robert years that the sonar and machines packed up, polarized and slowly that has to change;" he mid. "How can. federal licence represent traditional spawning areas. workable framework for fisheries Dennis spoke on behalf of the Mn -nulth gather in Barkley Sound for the annual total dismayed to the herring, and as a The our way of life," mid Hupacasath's moved away from the noise. principles to guide After lunch, Central Region Co -chair herring As soon as DFO weather patterns management and Nations, before Cliff Atleo Sr. fishery. result the herring are now spawning in surface temperature and second type was alarm; they packed, Shawn Atleo was joined by Central Pete Tatoosh who made a presentation negotiations Mama allocations and (Ahousaht), Atleo (NTC), and scientists determine the optimum time deep water, and not coming mar shore probably have more to do with spawning Shawn along with his nephew and Hupacasath polarized, and fled away and First Region Biologist lnsie Osborne and Roy harvest herring, the water turns fondest wish is that fisheries management between Poe Tatoosh (Hupacasath) added their to the where we can feed on them," he said. patterns. -Our regardless of a paper from Fisheries Manager Tom Tatoosh. "My downward firm the noise and Canada. The Panel will Alexander in presenting white, net from herring spawn but from is successful and that includes Nations perspectives to the discussion. Nuu -thah - "We haven't had much siihmuu/kwagmis everyone their previous behavior. The third type the Nuu- chah-nullh Tribal Council. grandmother told me 'if you take cam focus tan migratory fish stocks that are propeller wash as the many boats and First Nations in their food, social and nulth speakers made up half of the provide in recent years as it has been very scarce. was startle, a single "This is a very timely meeting the of your river, it will you welt of response subject to multiple users since these are day's agenda given their small punts rush to lay out their a fishery;' III said. speakers on the of the year'. Because of We need to be able to harvest them in ceremonial powerful flexion of the body followed discussions wive been having with fish every day pull the major challenge," he said. "But s "Our Chiefs have governed our fisheries stIl. circle schools of hening, and natural, normal way, which is a much faster the federal and provincial governments the pilot sales agreement, and various by a 5 to 10 second period of that may be addressed on board. any BC fishery on the west coast thousands of years we can their million -dollar sets better way to do it than to harvest the one "In the days of my grampa, no their on fisheries matters." mid Atleo. "The federal mismanagement plans, swimming. without changing in treaty negotiations will also be came tonnes hening are before the Government of Canada a and Hundreds of of by seiners" one was allowed to go into the formation main issue for Nutt- chap -nulth is the only fish few days each summer. original heading. School studied." the past ISO caught each year along BC's coo around," said Dennis. "Over now we dons even know if well have Last week, Nutecheh -nulth Chiefs areas where the herring was not affected by the startle loss Mamma to aqua crones. The spawning years our Nation has gone from mostly by Samsonuht ro hated seiner requested that a line be drawn in Barkley devastating reduction in commercial that because of the Kitchen decision," were looking for a place to response in have crews.n The actual fish is reduced imp "From a Pint Nations extremely wealthy resources, and Sound from Lyall Point to `Noah, was the usual participation has led to a severe he said. a noise a Avoidance moo as Ill food and garden fertilizer as it is span n. Not even from perspective, what do you think become our Court Justice Kitchen Macoah Reserve, protecting the waters response to playback sounds of motors reduction in access to food and BC Supreme only the eggs producers arc after. to canoe was allowed," said Nelson look like, and access to all our mamma have been the withdrawal of pilot mles of Macoah Passage, Mayne Bay. Import gear. motors had the fishery will ceremonial harvest," he said. caused and fishing Rigger he said, before feed the hung, Japanese sushi market. Keitlah. taken way oner by one," agreements on the Fraser and Somas Bay and Pipestem Inlet from seiner Tower frequency sounds and were how will it be managed in the "Canada refuses m recognize in treaty, spelling out a number of fisheries though the cam dealt traffic,ic, leaving the area unmolested for heard from farther away than small future?" asked Neil Sherrill. the rights and title of First Nations rhos. tam options aloe -ninth Nations are exploring with non -Native But over the last few years, spawn on kelp hough harvesting. DFO estimates 33,750 tons of honing to earn a living from their aquatic specifically protesters motors.. The response was always through final agreement negotiations. First Nations fishers who drop "Were reluctant to agree to any kind of will he spawning along the west coast of Canada will not recognize fishing on the Fraser. The decision is directional -,may from the source. Jeff Thomas of Snuneymuxw Ill resources. the next few Roy Alexander, Advisor NTC appealed. "Wive never given up hemlock trees or kelp bundles in exclusion es becauseb se herring have Vancouver Inland within "Sounds made by large vessels welcomed delegates from as far away as that the food, ceremonial and economic being Fishermen told the panel no Esperaoa Inlet predicted to Commercial our Aboriginal rights, and we only order to harvest the traditional tails and go wherever they want, those weeks, with approaching at constant speed were Bella Bella, west coast of Vancouver needs of First Nations will continue to about the report agility explorers and the sales agreement fish may all end up inside those be the major center for commercial and spoke on work grow as First Nations populations accepted pilot dietary staple of siihmuu avoided by most groups;" said Island, and Victoria, in their Of the of government agents, who wrote because it was supposed to benefit our exclusion zones." said Laurie Gordon, fishing efforts.. total amount and in their 1984 study. his Nation to protect increase." Atleo mid. "First Nations Schema Greer being done by the wealA of the Huu -ay- (herring roe) have come up the 38 boats in the journals about to unity." said Tom, who listed fisheries manager for the west coast of herring available, "Avoidance ended within 10 seconds shellfish areas within their territory. need harvest levels that are flexible ahs, and Nuu -chah -nulth Nations. empty' handed. Boughs that work have been given a 3500 ton other First other federal fisheries initiatives to Vancouver Island. "We do try to seine fishery vessel began departing and its NTC iella Protocol Worker meet needs. after the after Aii i ago, 80% of people would he laden with noise -area pennon,. get a "Only 30 years assist First Nations. "hose normally with First Nations to minimize any quota, Esperanza noise began diminishing in intensity, Willard Gallic offered the opening Nations panic pa nunder the current quota, and will living in Nuu- chah -ninth communities benefits never happened," he mid. numerous layers of roe, two and disruption and that area. Toquaht 1200 ton test fisheries he but although the fish returned to the prayer. government mandate requires access in the fishing industry," said license taking tonnes for a total of 5233 worked licensing The panel has one final day of inches thick, are being hauled up has a commercial spawn -on -kelp 533 vicinity of the sound source they did Half of the 30 people in attendance through the existing federal Alexander. "Today, 80% of people in before they they'll be working in that area, and of tons. There is also a spawn -on -kelp system in which First Nations are meetings in Who., with barely a single egg. not approach the surface again for 1 -3 were from Nuu -shah -nulth First Nations Nuu- chah -nulth communities are their final report which course they'll he using powerboats so (SOK) allocation of400 tonnes shared the strong interest in considered minor stakeholders with little begin writing flutes more. or NTC, reflecting and we have seen the area," he to unemployed all will be in April. twee will be some noise in that between two license belonging concluded the the fisheries management of west coast influence on management and allocation rates. But per the last few yearn, First The study larger onditions Mat has created," he mid. said. Ehattesaht and Kayu:kYh / Nations fishers who dram hemlock trees vessel. the greater the distance from species. Ahousaht's 'The federal system of management has "Our curren wisdom is that noise is I hen leile,ciThT in Espemnra, which it can response from Over the next day- and -a -half, the panel or kelp hurdles in order to harvest the elicit never worked for us and that has to probably not t the reason when the herring license in Clayoquot Sound, and traditional dietary staple of aid.. herring. Sounds made by approaching would hear from more than two dorm spawn said Gordon, adding that Toquaht's license in Barkley Sound. (herring roe) have come up empty deep" vessels were more effect n eliairing minimize and "We w the traffic response titan steady sounds or in the sacred herring grounds disturbance departing vessels. Because vessels by industry and DFO observer boats Norton obviously approach then depart cement Degruchy, a Co. from sun up to sundown," mid Larry RBC specific place, are fish would Johnson, who is organizing a cooperative Gengral increasingly react as a boat gets nearer Royal Bank from all Barkley First "Specializing in First Nations response Sound (amplitude of the noise increases) and Accountants il Nations to DFO's position against a "relax" as the oe setI departs. The taxation, auditing & ® proposed exclusion zone. "We're larger the vessel, the lower frequency MJ. (Marcel) Bossiere together to right the wrong of working it emits (the deep throb f a in- CGA, CAFM and write a report on Account Manager noise 'Dan Legg, strategic management "Our mandate is to listen to First Nations DFO consistently putting industry profits whiny high board diesel engine cuss the and management by Starch 31st," said panel chairperson Aboriginal Banking ahead of our constitutionally protected lay R. Norton. FCGA, CAFM allocation pitch of an outboard) - lower planning." panel members Marcel Shepert Aboriginal rights," he mid. "last year Neil Sterritt, who introduced fellow frequency noises elicited stronger .Cory McIntosh, CGA, CAFM of a Royal Bank of Canada their Jones. "The panel has been asked to articulate a vision their commercial fishery reached Seine. appear to he major and Russ 205 COmmercral Street responses. Floor, Gertrude St. management quota but we didn't get anything. We can 2nd 4445 viable post -treaty fishery that addresses both fisheries Nanalmo, R.C. V9R 5G8 Tel: (250) 741 -3518 source of aversive si li in the Bus.: 724 -0185 -exist with the gllinet fishery, but the (250) B.C. 091'677 fax (250) 741-3521 fishing fleet for herring. Port Albert, and allocation changes," he said. seine fishery takes the fish even before Fax: (250) 7241774 E-mad: maraca tonsotreerts

( Page 6 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 71, 2004 March 11, 2004 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 7 Education - ha -ho -pa YES YOU CAN j Sports - ?im- cap -mis Tournaments First Nations Award Dinner at A.D.S.S. Qualify for automobile financing! 2ND ANNUAL LANNY ROSS A.D.S.S. Junior Girls Basketball MEMORIAL BALL HOCKEY TOURNEY GR. 9: Christina Evans, Teresa By Angie Miller Written Ill Dave March 19, 20, 21, 2004 at Maht Malts Pon Alberni BC lohawessen, Jeremy Shumuk know 58% for Ha- Shilth -Sa Fact: Did you that of the Canadian Hooper More Entry Fee $300.00 - First Place 1000.00 Based on 8 Teams GR. IN Alysha Gaudet, Blair McCulley, regular auto loan? Submitted by Linos Women's Entry Fee S250.00 - prize depends on how many teams Rachel Moloney, Chris Soudan population cannot qualify for a Pan Alberni - On Wednesday, February Lucas All -stars, Concession, Kids Games, 50/50, Raffles and Fun! GR. 11: Louise Link, Darn Moms, 18, an awards dinner was held at the For more info please call Ed Ross @ (250) 723 -6400 Rachel Tebbutt Alberni District High School to bosom Port Alberni - The Dick First Nations' students who recently GR. 12: Shayne Caravan. Victoria YOU ARE NOT ALONE! ADSS Junior Girls Johnson completed their first *menu. Comleah ended their season on a Congratulations to all the students and WANT TO TRY LACROSSE? Full -time students at A.D.S.S. lake four good note by defeating a the parents and/or guardians for job to five courses per semester and now * can help team from Berthas - COME JOIN US AND TRY LACROSSE well done. Keep up the good work in We receive two report cards per semester Secondary School from Where: Main Mali. Gymnasian (5000 Mission Rd.) the next semester. - (half year). The First Nation Steering * Bankruptcies Parks. ille Dinners" the When: March 26th, 2004 -Time:: 3:00pm- 5:30pm - Con: NOTHING! Committee wanted to recognize the In upcoming "Community Juliann Hamilton SPONSORED BY: British Columbia Lacrosse Association A the North Shore achievements of First Nations' students First Nations' Committee will b * Repos I (Hupacasath), Kaytlen Indians Lacrosse Team. SUPPORTED BY: begun by acknowledging students honouring more students for their - and Lucas (Hesquiaht), and 1. achievements in sports and service as * Some requirements will have to be met Tseshaht First Nation & Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Association who demonstrated excellent work habits. Brooke Part t (Cree well as academics. We look forward to Door Prizes! The following 20 Male. were * Isn't it time to rebuild your credit? Nation) are three the lists of successful students getting Just bring your coming shoes, hockey gloves (optional): helmet (optional) and a honoured for receiving at least three embers of First basketball team. The league schedule larger. lacrosse stick if you have cae. "G "s on their report cards for their work * All vehicle models descent that were members when the team got Nations' of had already begun CALL SHERRI COOK FOR Moo (250) 7200923 Eat. habits in both terns. The First Nations' Commit. would * the team. Although the season has started so there was a scramble to get Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Association will have a registration table set up for FIRST SEMESTER 2003 - 04 like to dunk Mr. Bella. s Foods 12 class First time buyers ended, coaches Linus Lucas and George games either through exhibition or those interested in signing up for the 2004 lacrosse Grade 9' Josh Deakin. Michelle for the preparation of the soup, bannock, season. Hamilton were pleased with this year's tournaments. The games ended up being and blackberry dessert. Everything was Gallic, Kayla Girard, Juliann Hamilton, outcome and are looking forward m next against some very strong core grade ten enjoyable. As part of their curriculum it Home of the Second Chance THUNDER INVITATIONAL ALL NATIVE BALL Alicia Richard, Cunis kind.. and year. Positive attitude and improvement teams. The coaches are optimistic about was a job well done. Many thanks go to Angela Titian made for a good year and "It was a next season, as the team will have a core HOCKEY TOURNAMENT the generous souls for contributing their Grade 10: Leanne Billy, Kerry Erickson, Call Rick @ 250 -287 -0617 learning for me as well" says grade ten to compete with. They experience team March 26th, 27111, & 28111, 2004, Maht Mahs Gym, Pan Alberni Brittany Johnson hockey tickets to this dinner. rookie coach Linus Lucas. intend to have something to say to the 8 Men's Teams Women's Teams Grade 11' Samantha Fred, Shirley If you have any questions about -6 The girls encountered a f obstacles Mid -Island league in 2005! Men's Entry Fee: 0300.00 - Women's entry Fee: S250.00 Galbraith, Brian George, Chelsey upcoming evens you can contact any along the way but improved with each Gals interested in playing ADSS Junior required to secure draw: Ingram. Maria Power, Maddie ember of the First Nations' Committee. Deposit place in game. There was a late son to the Girls basketball next year should see Men must have $150.00 deposit in to Thunder by Mar 210. Robertson. Nikki Robertson, Katie They arc as follows: Dave Hooper, Pat COME LEARN WITH US season and this is the first year that Linus or George at the school. Look Women must have a $100.00 deposit in to Thunder by Mar 21st. Stewart Dowling, Bill Maxon, Neil Anderson, ADSS has had a grade nine girls forward to meeting you. Waded,: Bauer, Cynthia Eaton Lisa Trembley, Kern Robertson, Rosalie Prize Money as follows: Men's: 191 Place: $1000.00. 29d Place: $500.00. 3.1 Richard cukwaa naa7uugsta7in huhtak "süh Congratulations, to the following Harper, Don Stevenson, Linus Lucas, Place: S250.00. Based on eight -team draw. and Angie Miller. lob well done and WHAT'S UP AT NEILL MIDDLE SCHOOL? students who achieved 4 -G-s in both come join us in learning Women's Division: 1st Place: $600.00. 2nd Place: $300.00. 3rd Place: 5150.00. unto! As a bonus all received tickets to thank you for your recognition of the MONTHLY RECOGNITION AWARDS: school. They served up hot dogs and Based on Stan draw. I. star a Bulldog hockey game. Auden.. Idem Mercediese Dawson, Justin Fontaine, drinks *most of the students. All Contacts: Phone: Les Sam at 250 -723 -8950. Phone: Richard Sam at 250.723- )athii there are stars in the sky tausayiYSi§ tonight Vince Fred, game., Gallic, Brendan proceeds will go to yearend First 8503 (home). 250 -724-5757 (work). E -mail Richard Sam Sr. at [email protected] 2. hood sun or moon Hamilton, Mean Hartigan, Frankie Hilt , Nations field trips and presentation. tiiwatikatit hapat the ware is getting bigger Greg Johnson, Lana gothic. Boron, Thanks to: 1ST ANNUAL GARY NOOKEMIS k"aatk-aatatì3 hupat the moon is getting smaller Ludy -Sam, Cody McCarthy, Damon Doug Krantz #4 MEMORIAL BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 3. huapk-islatatik hops the sun Is rising Rampanen, Theresa Robinson, Kcn Sam, Curtis Tidball #22 April 9, 10, I1, 2004 at the House of Bauay -and (3km from Bamfield) huuptaruyati'shupat the son is setting Kenilyn Shannon, Melina Watts, Kelsey James sold. #12 Alex Staudt #15 Men's Entry Fee 5300.00 First Place $1000.00 Based on 8 Teams o¿ 4. tiwahmis clouds Amos, Natasha Billy, Cary Desert, -Prize Based on 6 Teams Chelsea Florid Lauder, Jordan Gallic, Ryan Storey #27 Women's Entry Fee $250.00 t!.3ahak7i1 ids cloudy Trophy's, Concession, 50/50, rattles. h+y Alex Gus, Kenai, Jules, Kelly Robertson, Nenad Gajk 010 Rack no it's traveling fast (clouds in sky) out and have some fun! - Paula Wags, Tyson Watts, Lloyd Cone. 5. kaal:hka getting light r call Duane Nookemis @ (250) 728 -1213 or leave Wilson. For more information please - 728 tuuniaffituk getting dark or eclipse message at the Huu -ay -alit Band office @ (250) -3414. 1_ L SKI TRIP-The February 11, 2004 1 b. kiihkiiha lightning Ski Trip was a Great Success. 132 iah0 kimIilhomrne Mere was lightning Iasi nigh students hit the slopes in beautiful BC Jr. All- Native Basketball Tournament 7. Iiickliicka thundering weather. Special Thanks to all the On March 14, 2004, the Nanaimo and Ahouseht Basketball Teams, their rekhekahitx rain. it sure was thundering last night Parents and Chaperones who assisted committees, and families will be welcoming about 40 teams to Nanaimo for the 8. hayukwiui95 rini'Ori the dog s going to em in this day of fun. The next Ski Trip Announcing certificate recipients at ADSS awards dinner BC Jr. All- Native Basketball Tournament. We will be hosting a welcoming " signals the future (flame tense) (March 20, 2004) is FULL with a dinner on the 14th of March starting at 4:00 pm. I jl 9, book, einii3Fli the dog is eating (present tense) lengthy waiting list. The basketball tournament's first game will star at 08:00 am on Monday, all 1976 10. haruk-ittit risit!1i the dog was eating (past tmsel HOT DAWG DAY- February 23, Attention -1980 1 March 15, 2004 and the final game will be held on March 18, 2004. The games ti word like dog. the Adding to the end rara is crying Nhe' 2004 we had 6 players from will be played at three different gyms: Dover Ray Secondary, Woodlands, Graduates of Ucluelet Secondary School - einiA0. Alberni Valley Bulldogs in our 'inidi coda .the dog Secondary and Barsby Secondary. eakup -'d man eakupi - the man for - Reunion happening July 2 -4 - Lahal Tournament - March 26, 27, 28, 2004 At this time, we arc looking for volunteers for the different venues When sounds like -ti or -tare-Ci added a Sr end of a word, the donations: door Somas Hall, Port Alberni, B.C. concession, storekeeping, security, etc We are also looking for addition is called a suffix. It changes the meaning of words. for the to oieSoonie draws, etc. Any We are in the process of gathering names for our reunion. If you Fund -raising for PA. Friendship Center Elders to go to the 2004 Elders Gathering in prizes money, concession, artwork HANDS AND FEET appreciated. graduated in 1976 -1980 from Ucluelet Secondary School and Kamloops in July. Fun games Friday night at 9:00 p.m. donation or volunteer will be greatly Il, kuk-inksi hands You can contact me at home at 1- 250- 716 -1504 or by email at would like to come to the reunion could you please contact I6. tuutacu ring finger Start time 12:00 noon Saturday. Entry fee - $100.00 (2 -8 players) 12. ticisaghumku fingers out and support the Elders. Klem, Kleco I cddennis @islund.net. Karen Severinson at Box 21, Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 or email 17. Ratka little finger Come 13. tìihkumc thumb or more information call Ray Samuel at 723 -9147 or call the P.A. Friendship Center kseverinsonc?hutmailcom or call 730 -0018. Thank you. 18. cicisayhtum toes 14. kupyak pointer at 723.8281 Concession Raffles 50/50 Draws 19. kiskìn feet 15. tamil mid,0e f finger 20. Caren nails SOUNDS: MP - la TAYLORS FLOWER SHOP DR. JAMES LUNNEY, BRAKER & CO. h -- la plus uh - NANAIMO-ALBERNI t is plus uh e -- ch - 3020 3rd Avenue x - -- sound like a cat's hiss I I plus uh 4/01/x0/76.,, Barristers & - as if to clear throat of an object Pon Alberni, B.C. Constituency Office: Solicitors O if glass - h as to breach on to clean Hwy. North 5233 Hector Road - t - -- put tongue behind teeth and let V9Y 2A5 #7 - 6908 Island y - -- like a k made in Sr throe Rnenmfl ElÿfESS air Flow out on sides of tongue Nanaimo, B.C. V9V 1P6 P.O. Box 1160, l'on Alberni sir Shay d exiA /fa. Irma Vern B.C. V9Y 7M1 pharyngeal, as in the word for dog - i - close throat and open it. relearn, air %ay)oas71.41OShopyCgI - Nrs[ercnd Phone, 723 -1993 , Toll free 1- 677 -723 -1993 nhk www.portalbemioowers.ea- email: mylorsaowers®shawcz Tel: 1- 866 -390 -7550 Fax: 723.1994 at in the exclamaìoo Wren A glottal stop. r w - -- like win wish We world wide) Fax: 250 -390 -7551 - i - made deep in throat, deliver w - -- wplus WI Personal injury litigation, including motor y - -- like y in yes 9 - k made deep in throat. plus r Phone: 723 -6201 Email: nanaimo @jameslunneymp.Ga vehicle accident Injury claims r - y plus uh Air Submitted by Canna! Language Program in Website: www.jameslunneymp.ca 1 -800- 287 -9961 eleflor cnumneaas (Port Alberni)

1 Ha- Shilth -So - March 11, 2004 - Page 9 Page S - Ha- Shilth -So - March 11, 2004 Huu- ay -aht continues Campbell family hosts Naming feast an Denim .lugust Gordon Campbell. constitution consultations Central Region Reporter The evening ,stoned with a huge feast. There were hundreds of people o feed have input in there was plenty of food to go 1 By David stage and they wanted to bourn - Despite cold, heavy rain and l! Warden this stage and provide guidance to the around with more for seconds if anyone Southern Region Reponer hundreds of people flocked to Ahomeht negotiators so there's no surprises when to whites the naming of three people wanted it 'fire hosts took great care of we go to ratify," Tom said outside the their guests with food and entertainment. The Huu -ay -alit First Nation council has connected in the Campbell family on Chief Billy Keitlah's welcome dance been traveling the entire Pacific Saturday, Match bons It was announced "ring. one big document signaled the beginning of the festivities Northwest recently, updating their instead of bringing then March 6 marked the 17th year since waving red happening forward, were bringing it with several dozen dancers members about all the things the tragic accident Mat took the lives of .then piece by piece so tthey r have a and white flags of welcome. at horn Patrick hance to study each chapter and finest Campbell, his son -in -law Gabe Campbell was the first to receive V "We'llé b e having series of community Dick Sr. Blair Campbell comment on them as see progress," said and grandson, his name, Tlaagtid, which comes from meetings over the next eight months in the time. Dennis. who was only six years old at the Edgar family of Dilidaht. Ralph various communities. updating members While the memory of that day brings a Edgar explained Gabe's great great on Huu -ayaht First Nation issues and sense of sadness to the community, the grandmother came from the house of Joe Maa -ninth treaty issues," said Chief "Instead of bringing one big Campbell family chose this day to Fdgar and married into the Campbell Tseshaht dancers Norma Taylor, Valerie Cartlidge, and Janie Watts Councilor Robert Dennis. During the document forward, we're celebrate new members of their family family ofAhousaht. For this reason Ice a welcome dance al the opening of the Olympic Youth last week of each month, various HFN bringing it to our members piece perform by giving names. Ramona Mark, who Edgar sent a delegation from his family in and Maa -nulth repressrepresentatives will travel by piece so they have a chance to Leadership Academy Port Alberni. tom her father, husband and son in the to present young Gabe with his name from /mach to Seanle, stopping at many study each chapter and comment accident, showed that there is still along with the right to use a song from from around BC communities in- between, talking with Local youth meet peers on them as we progress," said happiness and joy in life when she his house. Patti Frank, Barrie Titian, Iris Frank, Eddy Frank received name HEN members that live away from growth, and interaction with Olympic Robert Dennis. introduced her only grandchild, one year Ralph explained further that Gabe By David Myth, home, about the issues that will affect Titian who is head of her mother's side speeches, singing/dancing and gifts of and Paralympic role models. old lobe Frank. descends from a family that represents a Southern Region Reporter everyone's lives. Of the 565 Huu- ay -aht of the family. Iris says her name means support for the host family. The Frank This is the first year the gathering has Happynook then presented a report on Jolie is the daughter of Iris Frank and whaling society in Dilidaht The song members, close to 75%o of those and wealthy of spirit'. family ofAhousaht, Campbells, Titians, been held in conjunction with the BC land selection negotiations, saying of Patrick Dick Ir. and both mother and dance that Gabe was presented with Port Alberni - At the same time members live away from home in the The last to receive her name was the Edgars (and other Ditidaha), Winter Games. and according to many the 75,500 hectares of land within their daughter were to receive names that represents the gift of whale oil. hundreds of youth from across III were larger urban centers around Vancouver was star of the show baby lolle Frank. MowachahllMuchalaht, Hesquiahis and participants we spoke with alter the traditional territory, Huu -ay -alit are evening. Also receiving name Iris Frank, along with her parents Patti gathering in Port Alberni for the Winter Island and Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by loving members of the others each performed until 6:00 a.m. gams, the event was a huge success. pursuing, through various land Gabriel Campbell, son of Gordon and Eddy Frank were introduced and Iris Games, another 50 young people were "We've completed strategic plan and Campbell family and her mother, Iris, (reportedly). acquisitions 20,422 hectares in treaty Campbell and Consul lack. It was was given the name Qwis'a -make joining together as part of the Olympic every department will have a work plan Jolie was given the name -flat from p "Charismatic and positive settlement lands, plus another 18,000 quickly painted out that Gabe's father is Iris's name comes from Chief Rocky Y Youth Leadership Academy. and a budget that they'll be bringing Mowachaht/Muchalah4 her father's side leaders are in short supply, and hectares of forest tenure vast not the B.C. Premier, but the 'good' Delegates from as far away as Fort forward at next month's tribal of the family. The name means, most to improvement on the 1093 ahectares of Nelson were warmly welcomed by hosts we're already looking forward meetings,- Dennis said to more than two aie' hill 'Oh 'everyone is looking after her'. land HEN has as reserve lands currently. r L from the Tseshaht Heritage Youth Group the accomplishments of your dozen people gathered at the Huo-ay -alit Chief Jerry lack of 'This is why we're in treaty: to create a and members of Me Blue Sky Rangers, generation," said Hupacasath Treaty Office for members living in the Slow ashaht aluelvilaht. assisted by elder better life for our future generations," two local employment readiness Chief Councilor Judy Sayers in Pon Alberni area Vi Johnson explained a long history of said Happynook. "We're choosing land programs for youth. Members were given a binder with the marriages that connect. baby Jolie to her welcoming address. that is valuable tour. Lands of cultural The Real representatives led their peers Huu -ay -alit draft constitution, and asked families tIp and down the island, and spiritual importance, as well as area from across the province in team - to read it before the next meeting so they particularly, the Dick family of The Legacy of the Academy sees with old growth cedar, fish building exercises and facilitated a could off their thoughts and comments habitat. Mowachaht/Muchalaht He said the participants returning to their schools special ecosystems, waterfront high variety of sessions on building on it "We really need your input, said people of his nation would be happy to with e project or event to promote value forest lands, aquafirs, energy sites, interpersonal skills Co -Chief Treaty Negotiator Tom watch over little Jolie along with her Olympic values and support the Olympic subsurface minerals, deepwater ports, As the SO members of the Olympic Happynook, who led a discussion nn the family in Alousaht. movement Participants make a non -forest products and petroleum and Youth Leadership Academy were led importance of a co itution. 'This Alec Dick, lobes granduncle said he commitment to themselves to take a natural gas he said. "We also into Port Albemï s Kin Ilia for their first document shows the step -by -step areas," was happy for this day hecause it gave small piece of what they learned at the want selective terminal fishery areas in day of their 3 1/2 day program, Tseshaht development of our supreme law which an opportunity for people to remember Academy hack to other students at their Pacheena bays and singers and dancers performed a will guide our government and others N mukamis and his late brother Patrick and it allowed school. The BC Olympic Youth Bmfield Harbour, are, in forest lame song, and danced in front of lam- to conduct business in Huu- ay -ahr Patrick Jr. an opportunity to Inane about Leadership Academy was established in exclusive land the delegates. Agreement in management and his family history. "It's important that 1999 to demonstrate to BC youth that, territories," he said. 'The "Charismatic and positive leaders are in jurisdiction on treaty settlement lands, where he mmes Principle (All')I says we have to have a my nephew understand Dick (dad), Vi Johnson not unlike Olympic and Paral, mine and meaningful co- management with Patrick short supply, and we're already looking constitution in place before a final from," he said. athletes, any goal is attainable through in the lands amend (grandma). Ramona Mark forward to the accomplishments of your we need to get BC and Canada our Gabriel Campbell with dad Gordon Campbell, mom Corks,. Jack The rest of the evening was filled with hard work and perseverance. BCOYLA agreement is signed, so Frank. generation," said Hupacasath Chief treaty settlement lands" received name (holding) Jolie exposes these students to the ideas and this constitution ready for approval at Councilor Judy Sayers in her welcoming general Huu- ay -aht members in attendance had values of the Olympic Movement, while our October 2004 annual address. numerous questions for their leaders and of Seabird Eggs furthering their personal and leadership - Services' Recommendations for Sustainable Harvest Hosted by a different community each negotiators,ors, mostly dealing with Canadian Wildlife Corporate and local After a short break, Happynook updated BC des chimera. jurisdictional issues in and around treaty year, the Olympic Youth Leadership developments towards e and mean conditions. sponsors play a key role in the growth of members on Submitted by Mark Hipfi er and Tom Academy provides an opportunity for they settlement lands. Scientists are gaining a better the Academy and recognize the Maa -nulth Treaty, which are Wood, Canadian Wildlife Service young student leaders from across the Ben Nookemis told a story about the understanding of factors causing these importance of contributing to the negotiating along with Cchueklesaht, province to come together for leadership Toq,aht, origins of the Huu -ay -alit people and population declines. They are also development of today's youth for the llcluelet, and Many First Nations communities on the development, personal and professional spoke on the importance of protecting seeing mounting threats to birds from future. Ka :'yu :it'li /Che:k' les7et'h'. west coast harvest seabird eggs every their traditional territories. Others cataclysmic events like oil spills. So, it "This treaty will take us from being spring. Ills a traditional practice and as wanted to know about possible co- is important to refresh the understanding w S ?' iZ,1 S.O.S. SUPPORT GROUP (Survivors Of Suicide) wards of the government to truly being far as anyone knows, has always been ' a44 lf` Pacific Rim National self-governing Huu- said management of of Aboriginal people who visit these Meets every 2nd Wednesday. Time: 7 - 9 p.m. ay -aht," done in an ecologically sustainable yy Park lands along the famed west coast colonies to harvest eggs of ways their 1°" - 1r,1, %' Location: all' Argyle SL (KUDOS Crisis Line Business Office) Happynook, as he handed out the draft manner. In fact Hawk carefully, the Y 'e ' trail. "I just want to see what's going activities can continue to be ecologically Have you experienced a loss due to suicide? Would you like to meet with others that implementation and ratification chapters harvesting of seabird eggs will have .F.j on and what's happening" said Huu -ay- sustainable for many generations to a.ern+ understand `Am..: affected by suicide either personally or otherwise is invited to of the Maam treaty, anda notes on the very litre effect on the number of (F, ti.. \`a.C;-'I'.ke aht Elder Link Happynook. "It's good come. Is more time available for each hen to So harvest activity should be attend this informal support group.,. session topics will vary. status of final agreement negotiations. offspring that the birds eventually raise crows. to see were moving forward and doing has four recommendations for egg bring off her broad. to the smallest possible area. Everyone welcome - Refreshments served "Our membership made it very clear that that season. CWS succession, confined something," she .said. harvesting: Take eggs as quickly as logical conclusion is that any questions or info call: 723 -2323 the Final Agreement was the important The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) 3. The I. Harvest from an appropriate A single visit is ideal. It -winged gull is the ideal has been studying seabirds on the BC possible. Glaucous Ideally a large bodied bird effects on habitat and harvest. When doing so, it's coast for four decades, especially at species. minimizes species to which nests on flat ground, lays more disturbance to both target and mamma to arrive on the colony to harvest multi -species colonies like Triangle best than one large, yolk rich egg, will relay species in the colony. on a.single occasion, early in the TSESHAHT MARKET Island off the northern tip of Vancouver eggs after their eggs are taken, and for which 4. Avoid damage to vulnerable laying period- When visiting Island, where 2.3 million birds of gull is no pressing conservation disturbance to non -target -species colony, avoid areas where thirteen species neat each year. there habitats and multi concern. Most seabird colonies are species nest. Remove all the eggs Studies have documented rather species. other 2. Take eggs as early as possible in assemblages. The from az gull nests as possible, serious, long term population declines multi-species f the spring. The most successful birds interactions arc complex and not well within as small an area as possible. in many species of seabirds which lay early, and lay many large eggs. understood. It's particularly important And do the harvesting as quickly as topo spend almost their entire lives on the Early layers are more likely to relay after void areas where hinds nest in These guidelines are really \ open ocean; birds like Anklets, Puffins, to possible. they lose their eggs, especially if the burrows. Also, stay away from areas just common sense, 0derstmd by FULL SERVICE Mares. Muncie. and Petrels. These eggs are taken soon after laying, and if where birds nest in dense concentrations every experienced egg harvester. declines are the result of many factors, GROCERIES, GAS BAR, HOT FOODS, SNACKS the eggs of most of their neighbors are on cliffs. Disturbance of large numbers to follow them will ensure including changes in the marine food Continuing also taken. The hens all seem to get of cliff nesters seriously damages eggs, rich harvests for the communities, and & So MUCH MORE! webs that support the birds, and that are clucky at once, and stimulate each other and leaves the eggs vulnerable to carry on the practice of gathering eggs Hours of operation - 7:00 am -10:30 pm induced by changes in global climatic Phone: 724-3944 to relay. If the eggs are taken early, there predation by the ever ready gulls and in an ecologically sustainable manner. Elder Lime Happynook joins other Huu- ay -ahl women offering their F: mail tseshahtmarket,shaw.ca - Web address: www.tseshahtmarket.ca input into the development of the Iluu-ay -aht constitution.

L Page 10 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 11, 2004 Ha- Shilfh -Sa - March 11, 2004 - Page 11 nulth moon. The images for the exhibit appeared in a vision to Tofino Film Fetal Alcohol workshops scheduled Luna still lurking in Nootka Sound Hesquiaht artist Tim Paul. Shot on By David nett By Brian Tale location on the rugged and beautiful Festival Schedule Ci iFti,W west coast of Vancouver Island, Southern Region Reporter Northern Region Reporter Sweden and New Zealand, this is Friday A two Luna primarily a biographical documentary Tickets: Sill for evening -day workshop on Fetal Alcohol ßd11 the lone killer whale in Muchalaht of Tan Paul. His story details the Doors Open s III pm Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Effects Sound continues to grow with. good (FASE) will be coming to Campbell run of steelhead, and winter springs particular ways in which his ancestry, 6:30 - 6:45 pm his cultural and spiritual ties with Tla -o- qui -aht Welcome River, Tofino, and Pon Alberni this moving through the Gold River area month, and anyone with questions or The lone killer whale hid for a Reel nature and his personal history 6:45 -'7:00 pm brief IK experiences period about week e !menu me in the production of his art Tla- o- quo -aht First Nations Speaker should attend- of a in February The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder when a transient pod of killer whales Ancient concepts and traditions 7:00 - 7:45pm - entered combined with the skill and creativity Special presentation: TBA Community Asset Mapping Workshop is Muchalaht Inlet and attacked ?smn cant to educate people and bring some ea lions that had gathered in of a modem artist give voice to a 8:00 - 10:00 pm the .VI dynamic and viral world that crosses Salt Water People ass to FASD /EASE as a disorder, area to feed on herring. technical details get sorted out," said others in recognizing the signs M 'ly kbortual cultural Mundane. Ojigkwanong - Saturday toyer. IVAL Encounter with an Algonquin Sage and rutssymptoms of FASD/FASE, utilize The lone killer whale hid for. DFO has matched NMFS donation of Tickets: III for afternoon 1 Director: Ouimet local knowledge and resources for brief period of about a week in $100,000 (US$) with a 5135,000 to go Luck 1:00 pm Doors Open FASD /FASE workshop facilitator 121C3 assistance and promote understanding wards the relocation efforts, In 1961, William Commanda, chief of February a pod heir 1:30 - 2:30 pin when transient for tdaethose who live and work with Debbie Lambert donation comes even the Slaw reserve in Quebec, was of killer whales entered though there wereere Redskins, Tricksters & Puppy Stew who FEATURING: vision tot persons have FASD /EASE. Campbell River and Port Alberni to talk cut lacks iht t department. te many ill when he had a 2:45 -3:15 pin Muchalaht Inlet and attacked "The goal is to be effective in "Once the announcement 4DO a Circle of All Nations His first with people, and develop a database of is made there gift he tht SPA Red Run some sea lions that had gathered 6. gesture was to reconcile the transferring information about Fetal area organizations and groups that help will be an opportunity for other funding 0111 3:30 - 5:00 pct tb g'PReu Pois and Iroquois. The message Alcohol Spectrum Disorder to all Nuu - people with FASD /FASE, or who help in thearea to feed on herring. organizations and chimer to low Sean e Algonquins Is The Crown At War With Us? of this old sage is universal: healing is chah-nulth communities," said expectant mothers protect their unborn come iforwforward We also boor regular d holtaKIN 5:00 - 5:15 pm motors facilitator Debbie Lambert, who will he children from fetal alcohol effects. "Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) updates on our website regarding what the main priority and can only be Speaker: Terry Dormant (West Coast and working with coordinator Wendy Gallic The meetings will be held in: and the US National Marine Fisheries is happening in Nootka Sound with TOFINO achieved through forgiveness Warrior Society) tolerance. and assistant Robin Samuel ill Service (NMFS) have been developing a Luna," said Joyce. 19 & 14 Dinner Break Campbell River on March 8th and 9th Yvf111, strict law bids us organizing the Health Canada funded plan including how money committed "Luna has had a few small cuts from sea POTLATCH...a Tickets: SIO for evening at the Kwakiutl District Council Health (lame CooMM ba meetings. by our respective governments will be lions and log rubbing which quickly dance, !hoop Open Office; Director Dennis Wheeler /U'Mista "We want to inform communities about used along with the private contributions healed, along with a cold in its eye that 6:30 - 7:40 pm Torino on March I11h and 12th at Weigh UCLUELET Cultural Society FASD and provide references to other that will be required to relocate Luna. lingered for about a week is now gone 16 Documentary: Totem: Return of the West Marine Resort; lima 11 & .mmunity mowed." said Lambert. DFO and NMFS expect to provide an as well," said Ed "Marla. a DFO Over the centuries, the G'psgolox Pole Currently, them no facilities 15th 16th at announcement about the plan once some officer in Gold River. U1C pill Kwakwakti wakes (Kwakiutl) people are on Port Alberni on March and 8:00 - 9:30 pct of the Northwest Coast developed a Vancouver Island that diagnose people Somas Hall. ITTATSOO The Doe Boy sophisticated culture based on the with FASD/FASE, as only the Asante For more information, or to confirm AFN angered Blackwater case Bud Hat 730 - 8:00 pm at appeal YardI11, ceremonialvial glue- away= of surplus Institute and Sunny Hill Hospital in your attendance, please call Debbie Ojigkwanong - Encounter with an National Chief of the Assembly of First "This is nothing more than a delay wealth. This was the basis of an Maple Ridge offer such services. Lambert at (250) 724 -5757 or fax (250) MORE INFO Algonquin Sage Nations Phil Fontaine stated today that he teed," stated the National Chief. FOR indigenous social and economic The group will be traveling to Tofino, 723 -0463. Sunday ' d' pp ' red and angered by the "The governments approach is so 4tB -125 -1269 ecology. With the arrival of European Tickets: SIO for afternoon cultural lies between the residents and federal government's announcement that hurtful and disrespectful. They should fld1A @i f settlers intent on the accumulation of Letter to The Editor na191BlreeV 1 III pct Doors Open their community. it will appeal the Blackwater residential be focused on the pain and suffering that :)l :nhld. v property, traditional Indian society I am writing in response to an article 2:00 -2:30 pm It's a sad fact but what's really at issue school decide continues al our unity turd less came under attack. For t ears. the published in the February 12, 2004 issue Speaker Archie Thompson (TOquaht First here is union hurting. "The government should give the about their legal defenses," said Central Canadian governmentn outlawed the Nation) of your paper regarding the layoff of all All workers deserve to be treated fairly -ors their due and seek contribution Region Co-chair and AFN vice chief potlatch, crushing a unique culture and the employees in Tsawaayuus Rainbow a 2 ill I Ill pm and with dignity. One has to question an from the churches later if they insist on Shawn Anew. "There. tremendous zing its artifacts to be studied and Gardens. Potlatch: A Strict Law Bids Us Dance employer whose actions arc intended to engaging in endless litigation," said the moral obligation they are not living up the lives of coastal First "protected". Totem: The Return of the G'pegolox Nations. In that article Board Chair Watts to and I guess we have locum to 3:45 - 4:45 pm get rid alibi Union by firing all its National Chief. -All appeal is not in the Pole Reclaiming this ancient heritage, Native accuses the Hospital Employees' Union Documentary: Qatuwas- People Gathering workers. Suggesting thew dedicated interests of equality, fairness, justice or a launch both litigation and serious peoples of etc Northwest Coast carved e Saltwater People The journey of a First Nations people to of being inflexible and of making it and experienced workers can apply for timely resolution for residential schools political pressure to ensure that the gives Together reclaim a totem pole from a European majestic canoes from canto sold This film a comprehensive to bring newly certified Nuu- Dinner Break difficult their own jobs adds insult to injury. survivors. government is minded of there cedars and in 1993 paddled to a historic overview of the problems encountered chah-nulth workers and volunteer Is it not in everyone's best interest to In the Blackwater decision, the B.C. responsibility to pursue justice of by aboriginal peoples on the West Tickets: SIO evening Director Gil Cardinal gathering of more than 3,000 people at cultural workers to the facility. Appeal ruled unanimously that historic atrocities that continue to plague 6:00 - 6:45 pm make sure the workers who care for our Court of In 1929, the Haisla people of British Bella Bella, British Columbia. Coast whose lives are affected by Your readers should know that the is what makes it tough, these New Moon A For the Spirit elders receive a decent. family the federal government is "100 us. That Redskins, Tricksters and Puppy Stew restitution and depletion of resources. Gift Columbia renamed troll, fishing trip to Hospital Employees Union has never for that occurred things are like body blows and I can't 7:00 - 8,00pm supporting wage and the basic job vicariously liable" abuse root a 9- -high totem poleI a missing A road trip through Native humour It examines past, present and future of to men been approached by this employer protection that a Collective Agreement at the Alberni ResidentialI School. The imagine what it is like for those in my Director Drew Hayden Taylor fisheries and gives voice to the values Singing Our Stories from their village. It was traced many discuss any concern regarding the role provides? I believe that the residents, court said that the government isms liable father's generation and older who lived This film hilariously overturns the and traditions of the West Coast First Reel Aboriginal Film Festival years later to a museum innsSweden. of volunteers or newly certified Nun- their families and the community will because it controlled every aspect of the though the schools first hand," he said. Follow the journey the Ilaisla to stereotype of the "stoic Indian" and Nations people. It also compares the of Mar Schedule chah-nulth workers. answer with a resounding Yes. operation of the schools. shines a light on Native humour and its British Columbia First Nations with locate and reclaim their traditional Doors open at 6:00 pm II is unfortunate that Ms. Watts would Yours truly, healing powers. Meet Tan King, creator the First Nations people in the United mortuary pole. 6:30 pin choose to blame the Union for a Tony Beliso Welcome Home Gathering Is the Crown at war with and host of CDC -Radio's Dead Dog States. perceived lack of cultural connection Ucluelet First Nations Welcome Ill I Representative Hosted by Tseshaht First Nation Cafe, and five other Native comedians. Special Bonus: What happened at Bums Church, New 6:45 - 7:55 pct between the facility and its workers. Brunswick in the summer 2000? The Doe Boy The Business of Fancydencing of Totem: Rena of the G'psgolox Pole Nothing could be further from the Midi. (Editor's Note: Tsawaayuus Board March 16 & 17, 2004 Director: Alanis Obomsawin Director: Randy Redroad (Rated R) 8:15 - SAO pct The Hospital Employeess Union s Chair Darleen Watts declined an !Slab' Mahs in Port Alberni in heart Director: Alexie In the summer of 2000, federal fishery Set the of the Cherokee Nation Showman Red certified in several First Nations care Run invitation to respond saying she could This important cultural event is an invitation to southern region Nuu- cheh -nulth officers armed to be waging war on the of Oklahoma, The Doe Boy tells the Writer Sherman Alexie assumes the homes in this province and has always 9:00 - 10:00 pm not comment at this time,) members who were raised in adoption or foster care placements (This includes Native fishermen of liana Church, New story of Hunter, a young man of mixed director's chair in this finely-crafted Tricksters Puppy worked to foster and maintain the Redskins, & Stew bedside. Uchucklesahe Huu -ay -alit Hupacasath and Ditidaht). Brunswick, Yet the Mi'gmaq of parentage, who is never quite at home in drama -winner of numerous awards Ucluelet Film Schedule To register contact the Taofiaht First Nation Miramichi Bay were exercising fishing the complicated circumstances of his tome its premiere at the Sondante repopulate Broken Correction: In story titled "Wolves Contact: Gail K. Gus, Family Support Worker 6J 250 -7241225 rights :ha: had been affirmed by the life -including his hemophilia Eventually 1,11,1 that explores the Monday 9) the photo was described as being from Or ]'net August, Southern Region Prevention Worker (a` 250- 720 -1325 Supreme Court. Director Alanis he must find a way to be his own man, disintegrating relationship of two last Tickets SIR Islands" (page incorrectly (Volunteers/Planning Committee are needed to help make this event a memorable Oboinsawin looks at the events. facing love, death, and the perils of his friends who have chosen different Doors Open 6:00 pm Equis Beach as opposed to the correct description of Nettle Island. and cultural success!) providing a historic context. illness. palls. Seymour and Aristotle 6:30 pm We apologize for the error, Red Run Singing Our Stories graduated from high school as co- Ucluelet First Nation Welcome kind Lord! These lovely children are the The annual salmon run on the Fraser Director Annie Frazier Henry valedictorians and left the Spokane 6:45 - 7:00pm O Than Ltd. River Singing Our Stories is an extraordinary Indian Reservation for college - While Speaker: Ucluelet First Nations t.i. handiwork of the fingers of Thy might and the Chatwin Engineering Director: Murray tusk 'nultural documentary that explores Seymour became a world -famous gay 7:15 - 8 :15pm / wondrous signs of Thy greatness. O God! Protect these Helping To Make Your Communuiea A Better Place Talon. Set in BC's Fraser Canyon, Red Run the lives and historical musical roots of Native American poet (revered by Qatuwas - People Gathering Together rti children, graciously assist them to be educated and Specializing N: follows members of the Siska Nation for Aboriginal women from across North whites, ridiculed by Indians), Aristotle 8:30 - 10:06 pct enable them to render service to the world of humanity. Amens. Features performances by Rim dropped out of college to return to the Is The Crown At children are pearls, cause them to be the annual salmon run. Featured are two War With Us? O God! These Infrastructure Land Use Plans fathers Coolidge, Ulali, Wald, Monk- Sanders rez. They haven't spoken for six years the shell of Thy loving- kindness. whose are ompany them Tuesday nurtured within Housing Economic studies Family Singers (from the same lineage when Seymour is called home for each summer to lam the dip-net the Ticket SIO Thou art the Bountiful, the All- Loving. - 'Abdul-Bahl Physical Development Plans Fording Applications traditions the of the gram jeer composer Thelon funeral of a mutual friend. of "River People" Filmed Doom Open 6:00 pm from the steep canyon walls, this Monk), Samos Traditional Singers, s For more information on films, was votes tra Beat Pmteaclora compeer on Vancouver Island br irg 6:30 - 6,55pm The Faith: One God - One - Friendship among Races and Nations. °toxin Engineering and mare. Partly subtitled. Babel Pork beautiful documentary captures a schedules and tickets please Red Run Business Excellence Awards. - From God - Protection Cultural Diversity. All People One Family - spectacular and dangerous nom. New Moon tIti for the Spirit All Faiths of visit www.island.net/- pras1976 7:15 - 8:25 pm chahnuhh rlWI Council post Qatawas - People Gathering Together Director: Dale DevomTim Paul Universal Education, Man: A Spiritual Being - Search after Truth. Chatw+n En5meanrg e e omen eponaa of the Nun- [email protected] Totem: Return of dm G'psgolox Pole mormon sell..him. Director: Barb ('rancor New Moon -A Gift for the Spirit begins secondary (250) 725 -1269 8:40 - 10:00 pm For thousands of years, the great ocean- and ends with a sculptural exhibit For information about prayer meetings, call 724-6385 The Doe Boy 1614 Morey 'bay Naweino, ae vtS IJr Pb (250) 7538rn Far:' tata! madame going canoe formed an integral part of celebrating the cycles of the Nuu -chah- E+ne: die0M@horaecen itMoRn :hs,:ess-viRamd rrov-c1r3 ta Page 12 - Ha- Shilth -Sri - March 11, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 11, 2004 - Page 13

Nuu- chah -nulth JOURNAL WRITING WORKSHOP Healing Project 46wila @NCN Healing Project Urban Office 204 -96 Cavan Street, Nanaimo 1 WA 9:00 a.m. -3 p.m. .'1'W lAt Nuu- chah -nulth Healing Project Friday, March 12, 2004 tjt Vital IPA AM Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided t; For more information contact: NUU- H -NULT SING i' ()GRA \ Shawn Sinclair 6163674 (cell) - 753 -8567 (office) Contact List Or Vina Robinson 723 -6271 or 753 -8567 Shyness is a social phobia Youth warned off Red Bull Urban Once. Jeanette diet. Usual dietary amount is 200 Main Office (Southern Reeionl Neoaimo BY Jody Fos, problem. By Wars TRADITIONAL TEACHINGS WORKSHOP midday. so amount in Red Bull 5120 Argyle Street PO Box 1383 204-96 Cavan SI. Community Health Nurse Substance abuse and alcoholism are Nursing Supervisor @ NCN Healing Project Urban Office represents an excessive amount. Pon Alberni, B.C. VOY 7M2 Nanaimo. B.C. VOR 2V1 common secondary symptoms for people 204 -96 Cavan Street, Nanaimo Taurine containingm drinks may have a Ph: (250) 724 -3233 Ph: (250) 753.8567 Shyness is a social phobia that affects with this phobia Difficulty maintaining There have been some concems brought 9:00 a.m. -3 p.m. positivev e hormonal response during Fax: (250) 723 -6010 Fax: (250) 753 -8933 many people. It is the third largest employment, and developing personal forward about young people drinking Friday, March 16, 2004 athletic performance. No scientific mental health care problem in the world. relationships is also frequently a Red Bull. It was also mentioned that Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided evidence regarding safety of taurine in Reeion) Victoria Urban Office: It is fear of being judged and evaluated problem. some youth are mixing alcohol with Red Tofino Office (Central For more information contact: 151 First Street, PO Box 279 853 Fisgard St by other people. The cause is often Bull. The following information about Shawn Sinclair 616-3674 (cell) -753-8567 (office) Glues nolac one600 mg: This Victoria, B.C. V8W genetic and environmental. Being tiro II is to Red Bull was obtained from lane Tofino B.C. VOR 2ZO ISl Or Vim Robinson 723 -6271 or 753 -8567 important recognize that BScPham, Drug Information normal human metabolite formed from Ph: (250) 725 -3367 Ph: (250) 380.9896 'New' timid and not participating in activities there is a difference between Mare, Pharmacist. lane works with the glucose. When taken orally it is 1- -901 Ph: (250) 413 -7303 (Cell) can lead to less interactions with people, Toll -free: 866 -3367 panic attacks and social anxiety. absorbed and quickly metabolised to TRADITIONAL TEACHINGS WORKSHOP even family. This leads to even more shy Vancouver Island Health Authority, Fax: (250) 725 -2158 Fax: (250) 388.5120 and xylose. @ Laich Mach Family Life Association People with social anxiety South Island. Her number is rimming wide. xylitol, I- behavior.. This disorder is often phone realize that it is anxiety Consumption of 2 energy driNc4day 441 -4th Avenue, Campbell River confusing for the person experiencing it disorder (250) 727 -4636 or email: Gold River Office (Northern Region) Vancouver Urban Once. represent about 500 fold greater amount 9:00 a.m. -3 p.m. because they are fine when they are and fear they are experiencing in [email protected] 100 Ouwalin Road, PO Box 428 455 Fool Hastings Street of glucuranelactone than normally Friday, March 19, 2004 alone but anxious in social situations. contrast to those experiencing Red Bull is basically drink containing Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO Vancouver, B.C. V6A I1115 consumed in diet. The safety ands Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided There are many triggers for people with panic attacks who often exhibit vitamins, sugar, and the key combo of Ph: -2012 Ph: (604)254 -9972 toxicity of thisor quantity is unknown. (250)283 For more inform tact: social anxiety. Distress often occurs ingredients: taurine, glucuronolactone, Fax: (250) 283 -2122 Fax: (604) 254 -7919 fears of having a medical The committee notes that the possible Shawn Sinclair 616 -3674 (cell) -8567 (office) when being introduced to other people, caffeine. These "energy drinks" were - problem. interaction between the three key Or Vina Robinson 723-6271 or 753.8567 or being the center of attention, such as reviewed by the European Commission, ingredients and alcohol has not been speaking in public. Being watched, or and their findings are listed at NUU -CHAH -NULTH HEALTH PROJECT URBAN EVENTS The most effective treatment found is well studied. observed, feeling insecure and out of http:// europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/srdsc0 HEALING WITH HUMOUR WORKSHOP called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A review of our interaction literature place in social situations and meeting aut22 en.htrnl EVENT DATE LOCATION @ NCN Healing Project Urban Office This is useful when shyness interferes keying in the ingredients alcohol, purple in authority are common In summary: 204 - 96 Cavan Street, Nanaimo with achieving professional and caffeine, and famine, found no situations for nervous symptoms, but in Caffeine: 8001g: same or less than the VANCOUVER: 9:00 a.m. -3 p.m. interpersonal goals. Cognitive behavioral interactions between Arse substances. the person with a social anxiety would amount consumed as coffee endow tea. Friday, March 23, 2004 therapy consists of challenging The kids are getting from the likely experience extreme disability Children may not be used to this amount Vancouver Support Monday March 8th and Vancouver Office: Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided automatic thoughts and beliefs, and combo of Red Bull and alcohol is than situations. of caffeine, so adverse effects such as Group Meeting Monday March 22nd 0106 -23 W. Pender For more information contact: leaming new behaviors. This therapy can unexplained other than the usual "high' The symptoms people with social anxiety, nervousness, etc may be more Shawn Sinclair 6163674 (cell) - 753-8567 (office) be done through self-help, but a group or obtained from the separate ingredients phobia describe are intense fear, common in children. Women's Support Croup 2nd Thursday of each Vancouver Office: Or Vim Robinson 723 -6271 or 753 -8567 therapist that works with assertiveness caffeine and alcohol. automatic negative thinking Taurine 1000 mg: usually found in the Meeting month. 6 - 9 pm 8106 - 23 W. Pender training is often recommended. Many cycles racing heart, blushing, excessive TRADITIONAL MEDICINE WORKSHOP oral health center nurses and sweating. dry throat and mouth, Are you or a family Potluck Dinner 3rd Thursday of each Vancouver Office: @ Laichwiluch Family Life Association therapists have been trained in the trembling and muscle twitches. It is hearts 11 wórk 6 -9 pm 0106 -23 W. Pender 'Chungeways' program on assertiveness. member a patient in 441 -4m Avenue, Campbell River important to recognize that there is a If this phobia is a problem for you, your 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. difference between panic attacks and mental CAMPBELL. RIVER: family or friends contacting the the hospital? A third of all deaths in British Friday, March 30, 2104 anxiety. People with social anxiety social health center or getting a referral from There is a First Nation I Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided disorder realize that it is anxiety and fear bia result from heart disease. Campbell River Support 2nd & last Tuesday of St. Peters Anglican your physician may be helpful. There are J For more information conta: they are experiencing in contrast to those Advocate Nurse who will visit Group each month - 6 - 9 pm Church - 228 S. also many sites on the Internet related to Shawn Sinclair nun- (mills. 753-8567 (office) experiencing panic attacks who often the Dogwood this problem. you and assist you with rl Over 100,000 British Columbines 11 Or Vina Robinson 723 -6271 or 753- -8567 exhibit fears of having a medical following: the with chronic heart disease. VICTORIA: Assist with discharge it !inlay look like this nurse is , Ca waak iris "We are one" spending a lot of time "behind her planning Support Croup Meeting Last Monday of each Victoria Office: desk -. but she has just completed Work with our A fifth of us have flag or month - 6 - 9 pm 853 Fisgard St. many requited nursing tasks ord Potluck Dinner Every 2nd Monday Victoria Office community for clear more hems health risks. Invitation - including: putting notes in client of each month 853 Fisgard St. communication & ease of charts, compiling immunization You are welcome at the discharge Healthy heart Society is working to , MEAN: statistics, reviewing medications Project's Fifth for elders, telephone consultations Be an advocate on your change these shocking numbers. Healing Annual with physiotherapist, nutritionist, behalf Support Group Last Thursday of Travel Lodge Silver _no. other nurses, doctors, laboratory each month - 6 - 8 pm Bridge Inn - 140 Trans Explain health care Main Conference for Bu shots. Our heals ®wmkcampaign is based an solid Canada Highway technicians, teachers, parents, pharmacists, making appointments issues well baby clinics, following up referrals from other health workers, and evidence that shows reran fight heart disease Tuesday to Thursday June 22, 23 & 24 setting up Provide support to you researching health information issues. Place: Maht Mahs Gym and your family during and reduce its impact by as much as 3e %. Family Ties - Ucluelet Central Region Nursing Updates /Schedules your hospital stay Ours, lot of lives improved and a Mammy If you are pregnant or have a young baby come visit Theme: Ca waak oils "We are one" Nursing Program Provides Additional Services - The Prevention & Access N.f.H.B. as saved for our snugging health tare system! our exciting program! We offer drop -ins with topics Volunteers wanted for all working committees; Education of Sexually Transmitted Diseases including HIV /AIDS Chris needed and guest speakers of interest to new parents. As an for fourteen Language, Activities, entertainment, welcoming, etc. Curley will be providing some additional nursing services all Available Monday- g you are concerned with heart health in your expectant mom you can receive individual counseling of the Nuu -shah -nulth communities in the area of education and Call 724 -3233 to sign up. Friday 7am - 3:30pm communily or workplace, )roan meta and free nutritional supplements. prevention of sexually transmitting diseases. Chris can be reached at Where? Family Tics, Davison's Plaza, Ucluelet. Look for more information in upcoming Ha- Shilth -Sa's -1232 from 8 am until 7 pm. Please feel free rt1 (250) 725 every Wednesday Port Alberni, BC 91 Identify these most at risk And When? Tuesday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. to call with any concerns, questions, information etc. Jeannette Pattison - Ina 'washer. First Nation in Advocate Nurse disease and assess theirrisk How? Drop or call: Margaret Morrison, Outreach Counselor Two brothers from the Ahousaht Ph: 250- 670 -9608. Healthy Baby Clinic -Every Tuesday 11 r Ph: 723 -2135 esL1109 @ 726 -2224 visits 2nd & 4th Wednesdays School Visits B (newborn - 5years) Prenatal - a Mowachaht/Muchalaht Nation are Campbell River, BC Ci Assist them to access pprop riale 1st &3rd Thursday a COLUMBIA Miller, Aboriginal Liaison Nurse Family Ties - Tofino looking for permanent family. Sandy treatments and resources Pb: (250) 867050 If you are pregnant or have a young baby come visit our exciting Curtis is fifteen, and likes riding his Southern Region Nursing Updates /Schedules loomed 830 -8865 Healthy Heart Society's healsewok Wait program! We offer drop -ins with topics and guest speakers of interest to bike, kayaking, listening to music and reading. He is a Penny Cowan Community Nurse RN - Port Alberni caria. BC offers a range of materials and resources to new parents. As an expectant mom you can receive individual ('ores Liaison Nurse friendly and outgoing and has a good sense of humour. Bread of Life Monday and Wednesday mornings Jacks, Aboriginal counseling and free nutritional supplements. Ph: (250) 370 -8847 help you get yo u r rommuni ty on the road to Chad is eight years old and is a delightful boy who Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. Where? Tofino Pager: 413 -6124 Community Hall immunizations. better head health. enjoys skiing, skateboarding, bicycling and swimming. Referrals, health counselling, Vancouver, BC When? Every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30 in If you are interested in knowing more about these boys Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday available for home visits to elders David Cleilamia First Nation Advocate How? call: Laurie Hannah (Outreach Counselor) Be port of the campaign! Contort Healthy Heart town and those with chronic illness. Ph. (604) 875 -3440 c/o Health Unit at 726 please contact Darlene Thoen at 250-724-3232 or -4242. Soong and make heanspwork work for you! Kathryn Grant at 250 741 -5713. (false names have been used)

A. Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 11, 2004 Ha- Shilth -See - March 11, 2004 - Page 15 Happy 13th Happy 2919 Birthday Birthdays and birthday to son Poets Nook Jordan Dick on to my sister Chance of Change .6? Michelle March 20th. Love Tw f.1 r4. I'm Free... Free at Last on March 23. Congratulations always from Mom, Never gets better, I'm free.., free at last Love always your Jason, Tyler and ever gets worse. I'm free._ from the past... sis Lill. sister Leise. Never changes, My restless soul is finally free (still Single./ . Happy 1115 Happy 15th Only hurts. I have claimed my spirit that belongs with me... Birthday to nephew Birthday to my Sun still rises, I have claimed my courage, strength, wisdom and Ve i0r nwew Sonny -boy on Feb. daughter Leise would also like Sun Hill falls. dignity 28. Love from Fred on March 12. o wish our very ±A More endless roads It seemed like forever to arch and find my spirit special son auntie Lill & Love Mom, Jason a And unbreakable walls. For I had dept deep within my soul net family. and brothers Happy 11fí Show me a crack Remembering my past had so many tears of fear and T Jordan and Tyler. Birthday to And I'll give you a wedge. anger is Ma Clarence John on Show me a seed When I searched and found this spirit that is part of A nothing but the best for your special March 21 and And I'll grow you hedge. me Angel x 25 Evelyn after Len day. How old are you? We know but we Birthday to my Ill sis Gina Sutherland, many, many, many Show me a chance I found deep within my soul I was my own worst 2nd Lardy, Lardy! won't tell. on March 31 we Love u & miss a Very Happy more to come. AM I'll change what you see. enemy nice day on day dear Much!! Enjoy your day Love always Birthday to our Look who% 40! Have a your Show me faith neph Enjoy your special yy w = er My crying soul had acknowledged one grand -niece Happy 40th Caroline. "CI ". From Corby & your your big sis Raymona, Nathan & babe. We love you our much! From Vince Watts is joined by a number of walkers as be continues his And I'll five you loyalty. I searched and found this Great Spirit who was Mom Linda & of course your dear & Christian. I would also like to say happy day Memphis on Birthday to Lena Like a fog always part of me wonderful daughter Rosalind.. belated birthday to my niece Kama Dad (Steve) and Mom (Pauline). efforts to bring attention to the issue of youth suicide. March 2nd. Love Ross on March 12. What you see Now I have faced and acknowledged Happy Birthday to my dear father Michael, on Feb. 29 your finally one, lot Ilappy Birthday to our brother Clarence me From Annie & Love from Darrell, Local Nuu- chah -nulth Suicide Awareness Walk Isn't always What an honour to claim my spirit that had Earl Maquitma George - on March 7th, Miss u lots!! happy belated birthday to William Anthony Michael John on always Dave. Dave & Arnie. and also big Happy Birthday to my my neph Tyson Michael, on Feb.27 luv March 21. Love you lots! From your The Tile aq and Prevention Program arc Nanaimo to Ottawa where a team of All of me. been with me one organizing a local I I hour walk from First Nation Youth are walking across Let me climb, I sang her a sang a song so soft and so sweet. Happy 1st Birthday to Jordan Mack beautiful Granddaughter Vanessa (Messy) aunty Raymona, uncle Nathan & big brother Stephen Jr., sisters Natasha, Port the country to mise awareness on the Let me soar. I'm free... for at last.. in Ahousaht on February 27th 2004. who shares the same birthday as her Christian. Courtney and baby Maw. John. Alberni to Nanaimo to draw to my son tragic problem of Youth Let me fly My tears of sorrow had turned to tears of joy Have a good day lit buddy, joy all the great grandfather Earl both on March Happy 8th Birthday attention to a national Youth Suicide suicide. In the Thomas jr. Birthday on March 9. Sure hope you'll And I'll give you more. This furious cake there is. A special 7th, to the both of you from Linda, Edison you have great day Prevention Walk being launched on spirit of supporting Vincent Watts and anger that came from within chocolate enjoy your special day. Hope to at least myself & Routes we wish you the and always keep your head up high my the team of national walker he has By Vanessa Maclntyre-Smith has been released from inside to out... Anniversary goes out to Danny & Leona see you too. Love you bro. From your Wednesday, March 31st, 2004, John on February 27M, 2004, Love from best for your special day. Thank you. son love your mommy and dale. organized, the Tiic aq and Prevention My angry spirit has teamed the art of laughter sister Pauline Vincent. The local walk being organized by J'net A special girl who took a From Corby George Happy birthday to our brother Eddie Program wanted to offer local support Her beautiful voice has claimed and acknowledged tarry Thomas. To Steve John Sr: All the "precious August, NYC Southern Region special place in our Happy birthday grandpa Johnny O Thomas, many more bro, love from your Happy Valentine's Day to my Prevention with our mini -walk. her spirit bro sis years" we have shared... How fast they Worker will take place house. Sitting at our dinner daughter Sbauntay Kadaijah, I love you for MArch 6th. Hope you have an Dan and justice For more details about the actual I'm free... at last... seemed to fly by us. There were rainy table taking place of someone f a 30th, 2004, with all my heart. Love mommy. someday. make it fun, log of it. I'd like to wish my niece Theresa Tuesday, March a day national Youth Suicide Prevention Walk, !have claimed my song and sing to me... days among all the sorry days we else, her friend. but made / Love from Rinse. Raelyon Hunter, happy 18th birthday for Much 8th. before the national Youth Suicide This Great has always Happy birthday to a special mother knew. The fun, laughter and happiness log onto their web aile, where people can Spun been with me Regina & Chris. Love always your auntie Lill & family. Prevention walk will commence. Call (ping. feel fine A year has grandmother, Ruth Sam on February far out weighed the bad times we used learn ways to support, contribute I carry courage, strength, wisdom, and direction Happy birthday bro Keon Sr for I would like to wish my cousin liner 250 -720.1325 to sign -up for the come and lastly gone 7th, 2004. We love you for who you are, financially and youth can submit their Best of all 1 truly and honestly Respect me... to have. Our love has grown stronger but we will what you for us. Have a great March 20th the one who brings the first Mellissa Jack a Happy Birthday on Port Alarm \ammo walk to bring the love shard and do and we rejoice in all that we have. personal testimonies of overcoming I'm free to sing my song with the Great Spirit day of spring every year. And one for sis arch nth enjoy your day cut. love always be in our day, Love Crystal & Shanille Sam, local attention to this very important suicidal thoughts. That will always be with not miss Raymona, Nathan & Christian. We've stored lifetime of memories, minds. Always Happy birthday to my niece Kelsey Bertha in Victoria for march 8th, national event. I'm Gee.. bro at last... 2, that nobody, but us can look back fmm Web: in Her you lots sis. I hope alls well for you and Special Birthdays in March: March remembering her presence, (Kayla) Campbell over Victoria. time to rime and always remember. I'll This is the 2nd Annual Walk from theyouthsuicìdepreventionwalk .sour By Norma -Ann Webster is on March 29th. Have fun Kayla (Kelsey). Another happy birthday Amanda Fred; March 9, Gerry Fred Jr.; sharing moments, laughter special day never let our memories go. Hove you chick and tare care of mom for us. for Manama Billy (Mouse) on March March 13, Paula Watts, Happy 13th; shared, caring suggestions, nd just being How can we say what gee so much Steve John Sr. And don't you herself Make your day a huge blast ok we want 3rd, call me sis 1 never know where you March 16, Cody Gus; March 17, Bill though our and hearts feelings when it comes to this beautiful girl_ Memories ever forget our date Feb. 28, From Budget Cuts Gut Native mind live any morel hugs n kisses sis Regina Gus; March 27, Gloria Fed. All the best to hear you party from here in Pon Vincent. of days when she was in our lives and memories left only. A person that had so and family. to you all, have fun, love you. From Pauline Alberni, I'll be listening. We miss you Happy 15th Birthday to our much to lark forward to and stolen in a bean beat. tier youthfulness, beauty, Happy birthdays to lay Lynn Lucas Grandma, Mom, Bertha, sis. Lots of Courtworker Program lots girl, love you . From auntie Regina Daughter Kelli Swan March 12, 2004 dancing. singing, cheekiness always here in memory_ March 8, Charity Lucas 8th, Derek love Angie, Farley, Bobbie & Harry. Native eourtworkers and their clients the government because relive and family. enjoy day, you deserve it and Always missing you, Wendy, Harley. Lee, Sue Lucas nth. Jared Lucas 16th, and Lila Happy 37th birthday to Alfredo your are devastated and at the courtworkers are essential to the efficient Happy birthday to my lit bossy many more to come. Love Always angry Ie...Dawn Lou Frank on March 30th. Charleson March 18th. From Chris and Charlie, we certainly are proud to keep provincial government for major cuts to operation of the coups in many parts of Mom, Dad, Your Bros, and Randi. know- you will have fun on your day family. track of all those years. We love you their budges thatvirtually cripples its BC," he said l Happy Birthday to Auntie Rose In Memoriam - tatakwap baby, you always have, way to make Happy birthday to 2 special nieces very much, from Daniel, Kelvin & ability to provide needed services to "Aboriginal people are already Kelsey Martin March 11th Shanny! Have a wonderful & special Frank 03 -05-04, Traci Swan 03 -14-04, everything in your life a blast. Think of on and aboriginals in the justice system. disproportionately represented in the In Loving Memory of late Leighsa Charleson on 17th. day! Andrew Lucas 03- 12 -04, Patsy Mack you all the time chick. Give my morn March Enjoy The Native Courtworker and justice system. It is unacceptable to the your day ladies, have fun! Love Uncle We also would like to send a special 03- 22 -04, have a nice day! From Larry, Francis & Eileen Louise Charleson (yavhiiyatuk "is) and dad a huge hug from us here in Port Counselling Association of BC administration of justice to have more Henry Charleson Chris and family. birthday wish to Shank) Charlie. Wow! Cast, and Family, k, oh i guess your mom too... love from (NCCABC) was notified recently by the Aboriginal people processed through the Left us April 19, April 30, 1999 auntie Regina, uncle Chris, Rica For my Aunty Jessie, I would like to 10 years have flown by so quick, enjoy Happy Birthday to a very Ministry of 5oli.imn General that system without adequate services," I can see in the distance a faded wish you a very Happy Birthday for your special day on March 30. We love Special Sister Claudine Webster 03 -28- Sister Raelynn, and our BI man (Hunter) Broker, many Picture and sound that rushes through 5700,000 was being can from its budget. added "For example, As 1 sit here by the ocean A late Happy Birthday to Lee Frank March 16th, Everyday you're in my you s00000 much, from Mom, dad & 04, Claudine you are a very special lady fully My body 1 hear laughter and this faded & In 2002 the Program was hit by a Aboriginals do not understand their My heart is alone who tamed 12 years old Feb 13. A thoughts and 1 just know you're going Kelvin Lit' Edgar. Happy Birthday and enjoy your day there Sis.. hola... 5400,000 cut to its budget. These rights or know how to apply for legal Lonely think of you sister Picture is you and our brother terming proud mother to have a son so great and to have a beautiful day for sure. I Love Shinny! one more year and you will be at the combined colds have slashed the aid, The said. It's hard to concentrate In and out of the water who is always striving to be the A You Hugs and Kiss's from Ann and Also a belated Way shout out to best between that 3rd and 4th door! Love Suddenly I feel myself trying to gee Philip. Albert Clam AKA "Rod" back in work program budget by more The NCCABC is strongly supported in Look at all the faces great athlete at all sports and i am always your Siva G Swan. to fade away 50% and will reduce the number of its position by some of the major Change right before my eyes Closer but you lath sun looking forward to your later years in I would like lowish my awesome February 15, we hope you had a than Happy I lth Anniversary to And the noises of laughter become mother Sybil Gus a very happy birthday enjoyable one at "club cal'! Ahbhh if native workers to less than 20 to Aboriginal organizations in BC, who all I'm exhausted needing a clear life, Lee, with your talents i know you auntie Violet and uncle Stan in March. whispers on March Love you didn't, try again! Wheelie. cover all of British Columbia, This is signed a join) letter to Solicitor General Mind so I concentrate on the waves will succeed. at anything. Love Mom. 31st you lots. Love Love Marvin, Pearl and kids. Washing up and down the shore I feel the cool breeze on my face and To a very special person in our lives, Ellen Gonzales Happy Birthday Rod with many happening at alma when the number of Rich Coleman expressing concern about Happy Birthday to all NCN Of the beach the echoes of laughter Raindrops rolling down but I come to to Caroline Joseph, on Much 24th, it's We would like to wish Collin Miller more wishes there -Cunt- imp, many Aboriginal people requiring the services the cuts and requesting a meeting with born in March! Fill my heap with sadness reality your special day Caroline, we wish you a Happy 9th Birthday on March 11, more! Someone please tell Lipper to of a native ...odor rose by 48% the Minister. Because I'm searching in my bean And only know they were not raindrops enjoy your day Neph miss you and love call hightower asap! We lovingly send from 2002 to 2003. The Native Commode, Program is an To hear your laughter just once more but ATTENTION!! u lase Happy Ist Birthday Calvin wed like to wish a few people a out birthday wishes " Ihesc cuts come on the heels of essential pan ',them system in On Then suddenly this cool breeze Teardrops rolling down my face Michael also on march I Ith, Happy Happy Birthday in March: 2 °d err father Dave March 8, 2004, - previous cuts to native community law C. Among their many functions, native Because this is the day we lost you birthday Kennedy Frank or March 3rd Florence John, Clifford Harry, Allison for Rushes right through me Cochise Silas Jacobson offices and other legal and social courtworkers help Aboriginals Your laving little sister Corrine enjoy you day!! Luv aunty Raymona, Vincent 5th Velma Vincent, 7th Chico Mitcham. - - March 8. He's programs that provide critical services to understand their legal rights, facilitate Uncle Nate & euz Christian. Happy Georgina John, Georgina Sutherland (old creeping will have slowly to Aboriginals," said Hugh Beokcr, applications for legal aid, ensure parties Building Sessions buddy) I remembered). Hope you all the big 5 -0! Regional Capacity completed his first President of the NCCABC. "These Wend legal proceedings and speak at enjoy your special day Tak care! From mission Edison Thomas Jr Halfway there Dad. Love you and moves are incredibly short- sighted by sentencing. as a Paulin. Steve & Steve Jr., Clarence, "Building Better Services With Communities" Work Want. March 14, Happy have great day. Rob and Nellie as Natasha, Courtney & Mullah John. Presented by: FUNS. the most intense of Lindsay. Happy Birthday grandpa 8th Birthday I'd like to wish my special brother I would like everyone to know about Love you lots. You Granddaughter Paul Lucas, Julia and Simon Lucas and (Finance, Lima, Nursing & Social Development) physical regimens! grandson. May you Paul Vincent very, very Happy my sister Mamie George (Lucas). a Margaret many, many more who suffered the loss learning to walk! Hooray for Cedar Lindsay. for these regional sessions so that you can Chicos have a good daughter of Simon and Julia Lucas, she through suicide. Regular dates have been set first trip around the sun. You have Happy 8th Birthday I would like to wish my husband Dave are to birthday. You is going to be leaving her family and This is where Mamie will begin her "plan ahead" and ensure that your staff able attend. heady learned most of what you need deserve We love o Desiree 1 Jacobson a happy 45th Birthday on friends at home to attend a wonderful and of the ìt own journey of healing. 1 just want These meetings will be held on the first Monday 1Lesdav to know, that love is important, to be Knighton on March March 8. I love you very much you a whole Ion healing journey of her life. everyone to know that Mamie is given month as indicated below: nice to your siblings, that comfort is as sweetheart. You are a wonderful Grandpa Vince & 9th. From Awry Mamie's journey is about herself, who lots of support... and we will be seeing will be mailed directly to your offices. close as your mom and dad, good food husband. Congratulations on your new Further agenda information grandma Charlotte. 'a r Joy and Uncle Erich must do miles and miles of walking Mamie on on March 31, 2004 in is a thing to fully job. pan so happy to in Port Any questions, please phone Charlene Eng at 724 -5757. appreciate, how to Happy Birthday to our auntie Grace Aunty Leona and be back from Victoria to Ottawa. This walk is Victoria. share, and last but not !east, how much Alberni. (Finally!) Love your wife Building Sessions - `Building Better David who shares the same b -day as our Grandma Dee. about ones who had suffered a loss of Mamie may your journey give you what Regional Capacity you are loved. Happy 1St Birthday son, Pearl Jacobson. grandson Edison March 14. From Happy Birthday to loved one who completed suicide. you are looking for,,.. To lessen your Services With Communities" Dates for 2004: Love your Mummy Sahara your I want to wish my twin sister, Caroline Vince McKay & family. our daughter and sister Desiree Mantic a ekm was her brother Simon pain and fulfill your heart with Region Daddy Southern Region Central Region Northern non James. and all your brothers Happy Birthday to our Mother Edison Alto a very happy 45th (yes we are Lucas Ir. Knighton on March 9th understanding, forgiveness and love. 3 and sisters: Letitia Damon, March 1 & 2 April 6 May &4 Saber, Thomas. From brother Dean McKay Love from Mom and Dad, Brothers now 45 years old) birthday, on March Mamie's walk is not only for her self Love always your sister Non Lucas Deana and Marlene Apanii. and sister Justice Thomas. Jr/Rich/Andrew and Sis Chantelle. 8. Love your big bro Dave & Pearl J. but also for Charlie and Genie Lucas, September October November r Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 11, 2004 - Page 17 Page 16 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 11, 2004 .- .. _. . . & Information ... --f:--_ Nuu .ohah -nulth Registry Treaty Career Opportunities - "i- sett -to -this Registering noms are very important! e 4 as possible. You Birth Regütresn : I is important to gel baby registered as soon Ucluelet First Nation mist nmpIme rite parental consent for Registration /Statement of Band Affiliation can be form and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these consent forms Help Wanted - Youth Worker D '1 6 - obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC Office. Rogistmfnn takes 8 Çz"r 7 Coordinate/ implement recreational /educational / cultural program webs for children /youth ages 18 years. you want Transfers: Are you wishing to transfer to another Band'.' Write to the Rand (rualifreaL form, to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent to Bacot Minimuma grade 12 completion Rand you arc currently in and Ica them know your intentions. also, notify the Minimum 2 years experience working with children /youth ages 6 - I R years. deaths: Please provide appropriate certificates Ytardages, divorces, name change, a Unrestricted Class 4 Drivers License (must submit driver's abstract with resume) Registry Lists. A consent needs to be completed for any ó up date the Indian f Level .tiro Aid / CPR C name char Fax / mail resume along with cover letter and driver's abstract to: would like your own registration number then you Are you turning 18 soon? If you Personnel Committee (250) 726 -7396 have to summit a letter of request. Process also takes 6 - 8 weeks (no longer Or Mail m: P.O. Box r.44. I dueler, B.C., VOR 3A0 automatic). All documents are to be submitted to Rost. Base- Indian Registry Administrator at Nuu -chah -nulth Youth Web -site Design the NTC Office with the exception of Nitidaht, Hesquíaht, l luu-ay -aht and Tlreo -qui- a ÿ.4 To have a status card issued through Nit 1 aht. Contact these First Nations directly. ` .! The Nuu -shah -ninth Community and Human Services department is Nations please have your Indian Registry Administrator fax i ,/''k Rom these four First Hamilton, Rod Sayers, and Brad Starr share a laugh seeking resumes from individuals interested designing and developing information prior to coming into the once If possible. Aaron approval and your a Nuu-chah -north Youth Web -page. This will he a short tern contract Does your First Nation bare their membership code in place? If so, and you at the 2004 BC Winter Games trade show area. position. Individuals must he willing to work with Nuu . hoh -ninth youth in would like the events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP- then it is Hannah (top left) with Tofino moms and tots at Family Ties above Laurie developing this project Please include the following information in your resume: EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as well. so they can -AHT TRIBE MEMBERS Your First Nation mega your current address and phone number TLA- O- QUI Family Ties - Parenting programs Experience and education in the field of web- design. letters and bulletin. contact you regarding Treaty developments, If you are not receiving "Inside Tla- o- qui -aht" newsletter please Samples of your work. numbers and addresses are listed below for your convenience, Financial outline for the porno. First Nation phone call your address in ASAP. This mailing list is also used for for West Coast families Please submit resumes to the Nuu -shah -nuhh Tribal Council no later than Friday tribal mailouts you may not want to miss. Ahousaht important By Denise August play with the children and smialize with March 19. 2004 íC134:30 PM. Forward your address to: Carla Moss c/o Tia- o-qui -aht First (250) 670 -9563 - Fax: (250) 670 -9696 #144, Central Region Reporter each other. For further information, please contact Lynne& Barbosa @ 7245757. General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. VOR IAO Nations, Box 18, Tofino, B.C., VOR 2Z0 Hannah says turnouts for the with 7 to 14 CLIMBER TRAINEE POSTING Phone: 250- 725 -2765, email: cmoss @island.net Tofoo/li(Is rIel -The Family Ties workshops are god mothers showing up each week. Fathers Standing Stem Harvesting Ltd is accepting Ditidaht First Nation Fax: 250- 725 -4233 atto: Carla Moss program of Tofino and Ucluelet recently sometimes participate she says and no do applications for Climber Trainee positions. hired two workers to provide parenting 1 - Fax: 745 -3332 -888- 745 -3366 (250) and they are more than Trainees will complete a Certified Forestry 1 COUNCIL NOMINATIONS / ELECTIONS workshops for young and expectant grandparents PO Box 340 Port Alberni, B.C. VOY 7M8 CHIEF AND welcome to come, says Hannah. Climber course. families. Laurie Hannah and Margaret OPPORTUNITY for Ka:'yu:k't'h' /Che:k1les7eth' First Nations have been There were no First Nations families Morrison were hired November 2003 to Certification prepares Trainees for potential Ehattesaht scheduled as follows: serve Tofino and Ucluelet respectively. attending the programs on March 2nd apprenticeship and employment opportunities, for 1- 888 -761 -4155 - Fax: (250) 761 -4156 Advance Poll Thursday, March 11, 2004 Hannah, who comes Rom the but Hannah says she has a few regulars Single Stem Harvesting Ltd. PO Box 59 Zobellos, B.C. VOP 2A0 ELECTION Date Friday, March 19, 2004 Maritime, spent some time in Ontario but transportation tends lobe a problem. Single Stem Harvesting (SSH) is a new totally belie arriving on the West Coast six Many require cars or boats to participate unique harvest method that has been developed A note to our people: If you have moved in the last while, please contact ao years ago. She says she loves the ocean, in the program. within B.C. There are less than three companies . nTida. is Hesquiaht First Nation us with your most current address... either by snail mail or the Toll Free 1:O local For more information about the Family Might - 670 -1102 pristine cedar trees and the culture in the world actively conducting this environmentally friendly, garde, 1- 877 -2321100 Fax: (250) number 1- 888 -817 -8716 . Together with her partner, Laurie raises Ties Program, contact Laurie Hannah in footprint" harvest method. This new and innovative harvesting technique (first , PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. VOR 2Z0 her two children, 18 month-old Isaiah Tofino at 726 -4242 or Margaret utilized In 1998) provides forest planners with an expanded toolbox in areas ATTENTION UCHUCKLESAHT DESCENDANTS and 2'A year -old Hannah (she has Morison in Ucluelet at 726 -2224. where compromising management objectives (e.g. environmental, social mime, Hupacasath First Nation different last nave says Laude). Tofino programs are held Tuesdays at etc.) is not an option. These areas represent a portion of me coastal land base Will all of those people, who are descendants of the Uchucklesaht First Nation, to (outside the current AAC) but can be (250) 724 -4041 - Fax: (250) 724 -1232 Margaret Morrison is a longtime the Tofino Community Hall on 351 Mat is currently not available Licensees PLFASE contact Tina Robinson at the L'chucklesaht Office. As a part of our pre. made mailable through this innovative harvesting technique. l'O Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 resident of lcluelet and offers Family Anet Road from 11:30 a.m. to 130 p.m. treaty process, we are contacting people who have a direct bloodline and seeking certified climbers to climb pre trees in Ties Programming out of the Davidson Ucluelet rowan. are held Tuesdays The application 'squires tree -selected their interest in transferring into the Uchucklesaht Tribe for the purpose of gaining cutting permit approved logging unblocks and remove all limbs and tops with a Plata on Tuesdays. from 10:30 a.m. to 1200 pm at Hua- ay -aht First Nation treats nrights. Phone - 250.724.1832 - Toll Free - 1.888.724.1832 chainsaw at pre -determined heights, to accommodate desired lumber sorts. Davison'son's Plata. N4 -1620 Peninsula all descendants : the Both I lannah and Morrison encourage 1- 888 -644 -4555 - Fax:: (250) 728 -1222 We eed names, addresses & phone numbers of Uchucklesaht Road. March are: QUALIFICATIONS an in Principle with BC Canada. mothers, fathers, grandparents or other programs Bamfteld, B.C. VOR I BO Tribe has now initialled Agreement On of good health. PO Box 70 givers to Now we need to hear from you! Please contact the office at: Phone. (250) 724 -1832 childcare and expectant parents March 9th. Discipline: Loving Guidance Complete physical fitness test. visit their workplace. They offer Fax: (250) 724 -8106 Address: PO Box 1118. Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 7L9 March 16th: Guiding Your Child's Grade '0 minimum completed. Ka:'yu:'k't'h' /Che:k'tles7et'k' counseling to expectant mothers as well . Physical Development with Jerome Pass aptitude test. - (250) 332 -5210 food coupons and free nutritional (250) 332 -5259 Fax: HELLO UCLUELET FIRST NATION MEMBERS! as Fryer Pass personal interview General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. VOP 110 (`á% olw supplements. Forestry work experience is an asset HAVE YOU MOVED? March 230: To be announced They alter exciting weekly programs Preference will he given to applicants of Aboriginal descent We need your number. address & email addressee We are currently updating our and on March 30th: Non -toxic House Cleaning Moo Leila lnl / Muchalahl phone both in Tofino Ucluelet APPLY I CONTACT member's list for - Distribution or Food Fish, Kathryn Conk 283 Tuesdays On March 2nd, parents and with Submit applications and/or inquires to: (200) 283 -2015 -Fax: (250) -2335 - Tribe Newsletters and for the month of , Box 1118 5000 Mission Rd., children were invited to learn about Tofino's programs Steve Mitchell, Standing Stem Harvesting Ltd., PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO - Treaty Updates dental hygiene with Sue Nye. Toddlers March are: Port Alberni BC Nuehatlaht First Nation an March 9th: Healthy snacks for Phone: 250.7215878, Fax: 250.7215898 Dom anyone recognize or know the whereabouts ache following members? learned to brash teeth using oversize (250) 332 -5908 - Fax: (250) 332 -5907 Email: [email protected] Feveile, Jeffrey Fromm,. Alexandria toothbrush and a doll with huge, very pregnancy and breastfeding with Sylvia Gordon Bryson, Robema Charlie, Richard (You are encouraged to include a cover letter resume, certificates, and reference PO Box 40 Zebailos, B.C. VOP 2A0 realinic- looking teeth. Brousseau George, .anti Manson, Alice Peters, Norman Rivera, Ryan Rush, Sabrina Suprenant letters) & yens Adrian, Teresa Grieve While the topic of the day was dental Michelle Rake. Kimberly Reamon, Jackie Hartman March 10: Infant development with DEADLINE: Friday March 12, 2003. Tla -o -qui -ahn First Nations & Joshua Schellenberger. hygiene, children were encouraged to- Marilyn Hickey Please call Irma have information. YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED! play with a great variety of toys and (250) 725 -3233 Fax: (250) 725 -4233 March 23rd: Gardening for gad health 726-2414 or entail: [email protected] OR fresh PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. VOR 2Z0 CONTACT: VI Mundy at (2501 enjoyed nutritious snacks including Drilling & Blasting Training Leah Bill at email: kahhiodse lases The parents were able to March 30th: Natural Family Medicine - fruit and juice. six program on learn to make your own. Experienced Driller Blaster and instructor, offering a month training and blasting. Strong emphasis will be placed on safety rules Toquaht Nation TO ALL TSESHAHT MEMBERSHIP: -- all aspects of drilling 726- -4403 and regulations, in accordance with WCB standards. (250) 4230 - Fax: (250) 726 :hold must Please remember when you register your l rent with NTC you Community Events will be ready to take required certification test PO Box 759 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 Upon completion, trainees still register your children) to the Band. I do not have names that NTC has Assistance will be given in job placement. no if you're one of these members please contact me for Band membership Family Memorial Potlatch Acceptance will be determined by an interview process following an information Tseshaht First Nation Louie papers as we administer our own membership and only those people on session. CONTACT O 735 -0167 Elders. Chiefs, Family & Friends from the West, East North, South & States Side Toll Free: 1- 888 -724 -1225 Fax: (250) 724 -4385 our list is Tseshaht. I do not issue stems cards this is done only with Rosie o4ÿi We would like to invite you to a Memorial Potlatch as we remember our: PO Box 1218 Port Alberni, B.C. VOY 7M1 Little or Mel Braker. Feel free to contact me at lisagallicoshaw.ca or call me Dad "Philip Louie Sr" a Veteran who was pan of the Council & Polities etc. at 1- 860 -724 -4229. I want to APOLOGIZE to all the said between us all I know is that my Our brother Cyril; a paraplegic who took pan in the "Walk Run Wheel Athos:. l a I Hurt! grand child was crying. tried getting Uchucklesaht Tribe I Neah- Bay /1997" "Choices ". people have CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE "Canoe Quest from Ahnnsat to Victoria to shot.. /1996 know TSESHAHT FIRST NATION to apologize to Edwin and hold of the mother and I don't (250) 724 -1832 - Fax: (250) 724 -1806 Our Brother Randy, a fisherman, tree planter; for sharing & giving to many people. I would like Open to anyone interested in learning more about Tseshaht history. 5000 whom II phoned but apparently I phoned l'O Box 1118 Port Alberni, R C. V9Y 7M7 2004 @ Ahousat BC @ 12 noon. Rose lack and their family. Mission Rd. - Chocho, ah) House/ Tseshaht Treaty office. On April 03, a few people and this where the story I want the people up and down the mart please call: for Tseshaht members (which also houses our Anyway enquires or questions from. 1 know this is a serious We have toll free number available to know what I said about Edwin is not came Ucluelet First Nation Office. If you want your addresses included for Philip "Guy" Louie @ (250) 812.9564 and 1 am very sorry. membership and Natural Resources tree This incident happened when I accusation 726 - call us cap @xeshahteom) with your Melodic Louie @ (250)920 -5951 I like Edwin and Rose to know (250) -7342 treaty updates and Tribal bulletins (email: received a phone call from my grand would Vivian Thomas @ (250)670 -2555 I said and 726 -7552 address. 1- 866 -724 -4225. that 1 am sorry for the word Fax: (250) child. I don't remember when it was if it Friday 8:15 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (Except holidays) We thank -you all, and lank froward to seeing on April 3d. that II apologize for the hurl I have PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR SAO Hours of operation: Monday - - was a weekend or not. I have to admit 1 (Auntie)Ina Campbell, Memina Jones, Ike Campbell For more information content u at (250)724-4229 was intoxicated at the time, and I caused. Louie, Melodic Lome, Vivian Thomas or toll free at 1-866-724-4229. Guy honestly don't know what was being Vivian R Mark E

Page 18 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 11, 2004 Ha- ShüOt -Sa - March 11, 2004 - Page 19 Community Events and Celebrations Arts Miscc)t,li us FOR..SAO F: Native designed HO SE FOR SALE to TEN member HAWITHLWINIS (Robert Martin) jewellery; silver, copper, gold engraving, CLASSIFIED on Esowism Reserve. Newly added I has announced a THLAAK - TUUTHLA stone Contact Gordon Dick by bdrm suit. Views of ocean &him. phone swing.723-9401. for his father, ROBERT MARTIN SR -mit. Aulomolnr Fmploymenl Wanted/ Info: (250) 725 -3482. WANTED' I am looking for someone to PRICFII TO SELL, 14 ft. X 70 ft. will held March 20th, 2004 at The ceremony be on make Abalone buttons. Call 723 -7134. D&M AUTOCLEAN Services Offered Princeton 1993 Mobile Hume 2 N 1,kan toile Elementary School, Tofine, BC, Starting at 10:00 am. FOR SALE: Carvings for sale If you "WE'LL DO YOUR DIRTY WORK" COU -U$ CASH - Need Cash between Bedroom, plus 12 ft. X 18 ft. addition, an open invitation to relatives and friends. His brothers e interested in native carvings such as: Hawithlwinis is extending Automobile cleaning and renewal. paydays. We loan $100, 5200, up to Located at Sprat Lake Mobile Home special trips throughout the Nuuchahnulth coffee table tops, clocks, plaques, and Uncle Levi will be making 6 CARS - TRUCKS - RV'S - BOATS. $500 dollars. 100% owned and operated Park. Can be moved, relocated. By invitations. communities to extend formal aloe.. leave message for 7429 Pacific Rim highway. Phone 720- by First Nations, Phone (250)3W-9225. appointment only, NO AGENTS! 3 Charlie Mickey at 724 -8609 or c/o Box 2211. Or (250) 741 -6070 eel. 4111 Harvey Phone: 724 -5290. TO ALL THE AHOUSAHT YOUTH 40, Zeballos, B.C, VOP 2A0 FOR SALE: 1 1999 Safari Van - 7 Road, Ramose Bay, B.C. TED: Medical Equipment such as FOR SALE. Genuine Authentic basket passenger. excellent condition - 512.0110 T,S.G TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving wheelchairs etc Can be dropped off at The youth of Abound are planning te have a Wellness Youth Conference on May weaving gross. Linda Edgar, phone 250- (OBI). Contact (250) 726 -7144 or fax And Hauling, Reasonable Rate, Tom the Tseshaht Band Office. 5000 Mission 13 -16, 2004. We welcome all the youth. We will be sending more information, 741 -1622, r (250)726 -2488, Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Pon Alberni, Road, Pon Alberni. Contact Gail K. Sisters Krystle, Kim and Kerry Erickson for more info please contact, Rebecca Atlas, Connie Manuel, or Nancy Titian al SAI E- BASKET WEAVING FOR FOR SALE: MotoMaster Cartop B.C. Phone: (250) 724 -3975. Gus at 724 -1225, Maagtusiis School 250 -670 -9589, or 250- 670 -2560, Grad Hat Regalia Baskets, Weaving Carter. Goad Condition. Offers, call FOR SALE, Beautiful Native Design Kim Erickson starts 2nd year in Kentucky 3eumlila Advisory for Histories, material, specializing in Maquinna flat 723 -3880. Dress. New condition. Size 5 -7, 724- Lady Kim Erickson left her hometown, Port She played her 1st season on the Earrings. Available to teach at Win do professional bodywork and Governance, and Constitutions (forming 3049. on January 20,2004, as she has Cougars Softball team last spring. governments, contact Harry Lucas, at Alberni, l PUBLIC NOTICE: conferences and workshops. Call Julie painting, Over IO years experience, FOR BALL Custom built food can (Feb 03 -May i 724 -1494. begun her 2nd year as a sophomore at During the Softball season Joseph (250) 729 -9819. - On behalf of Veronica Dick, Michelle Marcel Demand (250) 720-0155, with grill, deep fryer, sink, water pump, Mid -Continent College (MCC) in 03), Kim BROKE the Mid- Continent SALE: carved whale teeth, whale FREE LANGUAGE CLASSES: at James, Chuck lack & their families, we FOR FOR SALE: 1989 Ford Econoline 17 and lots of storage, I owner. $6500, ebo. Kentucky. College Hometon record! The MCC bones and bear teeth. Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor- Mayfield, would like to invite you & your family to passenger bus. Auto, runs great. 55500 724 -4383. In mid -December 2003, Kim completed College homerun record was at "7 ", and WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, Tat Tatoosh. Monday and Wednesday join us as we CELEBRATE the obo 723 -2308. FOR RENT: A non -profit organization her 1st year in the Teaching Program at Kim ended her 1st softball season with mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt Nights. Iran to 9 pm. (Bring your own MEMORY III. Thomas Dick (July 20, FOR SAI l' - 1997 Ford F350, 1 ton, has moms to rent by the day, week or MCC. trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve Elsie pen & paper). Parenting Skills for "8" honking.. 1942 -Aug. 24, 2002)& Tyson Jack & crew cab with &allies and etc. 05,110 month. Very reasonable rats for Room & Just to share a tulle history with the Kim earned at John at 604- 833 -3645 or c/o 0141 -720 Parents & Tots. Fridays from 3 -4 pm, Another accomplishment (June 3, 2000-Jan. 26, 2002). km. 513,900. 735 -0833 Board. Also, them is a Boardroom community of Port Alberni, Kim played St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. EVERYONE IS WELCOME cum kleco, the start of last season was the Shortstop 6. FOR SALE: 1990 Ford 2 wd 1 ton crew available for rent. For more information SATURDAY AUGUST 281h, 2004 Softball with many Port Alberni tams position was Kim's for the season. FOR SAI F. Native painting Call cab on propane. $2500. 735 -0833. Edward Tatoosh, Certified Linguist, phone 723 -6511. since she was 4 -5 years old. Tsaxana, Gold River, Wah -meesh Gym TSAWAAYUUS: SHARE (previously a 4th Year Senior's position) Bruce Nmkemus (250) 728 -2397 FOR SALE' 1995 Honda Accord V6 YOUR BOARDROOMS FOR RENT. At the (Time yet tobe determined) TALENTS YOUR Through the years Kim acquired many The demonstration of her strength and Whooultheerthtk Sandra Howard, (Green) 4 door sedan. Fully loaded; WITH FI.DERN: Tseshaht Administrative Buildings, Pon Mowachaht Cedar Weaver. Hats, Caps, Volunteers required for the following: valuable skills to become a well great ball playing, as well her ball smarts sunroof, leather seats, A /C, and high Alberni. For more information call the Pouches, Baskets. Mats, and Roses for awarded her the position of ADAM FRED MEMORIAL POTLATCH Give demonstrations hand or teach disciplined, dedicated and key softball on the field Sale. Price Negotiable, mileage (highway mostly) Second Tseshaht First Nations Office at (250) As our son/brother focused allot of his personal life to his culture, we feel that it is Barter or Trade, basket weaving carving painting, etc. player. shortstop. h: 250.283 -7628, owner. Must sell 58900 how Call 724-1225. important to say good -bye to his presence here on earth, but to also celebrate the also need cultural Thanks to the many coach. that helped Sorry for the delay in keeping all e maik,smek(Jhotmail.com. Janice or Matt at (250) 884 -7575. ,We entertainment. WANTED: Saga Sewing Machine to joining of him with ancestors. Knowing our son/brother would want us to feed our 724 Kim develop into the highly skilled and interested supporters updated. Kim will Contact Darlene Erickson at -5655, buy. Please call 724-4987 people and thank all those who came and shared stories. hugs, tears during the time WANTED: Neu-chah -ninth women that smart ball player that she has become. be back home in mid -May, Manne FOR RENT: 3 teeters Bsmt Suite. hat, of our loss, we feel that it is important to set this special day as early as possible. Without all her ball expertise she learnt, would like to join my exciting tam of hotwater, hydro. blinds, sold hookup, Ps, To let your daughter go out in the "BIG and ask that each We therefore have decided to hold a feast for our family. friends of May Kay. Independent Sales, not she wouldn't be a player that was WORLD" is one. (even when phone incl., Pon Alberni old hospital small you join us to remember our young man for who we all kwknew him. BOAT FOR SAFE: 1992 - 25 fowl Raider. scouted for helm be on a competitive pyramid. For more information please area.a, 5750/memh. Available Sept. 1st. it's her 3rd semester at MCC) But when On January 29, 2005 at the Mahl Mats Gym, beginning at 10:00 pm. We will Aluminum cabin, open fire and all deck, U.S. College tam, representing phone me, ResalN: Mimi at 12501385- Phan 7221 -0308. you hear in her voice that she is happy close the doors to hold our opening ceremonies: we will then serve lunch at 12:00 adjustable whoa bracket. tandem Nations people, 7 9906. MISti1N(i' Whit toddler size ('snacks her family, all First and very enthusiastic to do her best at coon. If you wish to help us or have any questions regarding this, we ask that you -4 4a:....,* galvanized , leads,. 514,9111 without British Colombian and Canadians. FIRST AID ',RAINING: Canadian Red jersey with "C. Little, e'90' on hack. her school studies and do her best on the contact Gina Pearson (mom) at 723 -4727, or Darken Wens (grandma) 724 -4873, or corvine, 129,900 with 21811 - 225 Mere for Cross Certified First Aid Instructors Jersey of sentimental value taken from a In Kim's high school years, her love Softball field. You still may shed some Julie Watts (auntie) 724-4987, or Alfred Fred (father) at 723 -2042. wib yeg ilk, kink.. Swan Optima. Call Roger Fmnceur 7234005 Lavern eml Ales Frank are available to Pon Alberni home. Call 724 -6434 or the game of softball, took her playing can but they are of joy and being AHOUSAHT NATIVE ARTIST r. V tars 130AT$J5Ml M Rope - no license, teach First Aid to your group. office, or 7242935 with sehnmation. ball in Nanaieeo. (The reason Kim and Potlatch Original paintings, and carvings. (can very proud of your daughter Memorial 40' fiberglass. Ex- treater lmlle,.. Fully unity. Classes can have up to 24 To Tseshaht played two softball seasons for the customize ordere) BOUSE FOR SALE: remembering that she is making her The House of the late Saiyatchapis (Chuck Sam) equipped. Freezer system only 2 years tudents, Phone (2501725-3367 or (2501 member, recently renovated. Open to team, was there were no P.O.' 84 - Ahouvhl. BC. VOR -IAO Naeeimo respectful presence well known in the old. Harold Lime 125(1) 67142477. Invite you to the Mahl Mahs Gym home (250)670-243g cell (250) 731- 726 -2604 for more infimnalimr. reasonable offers. ('all Annie (ee 723- umpetitive/nip teams for her age group U.S. The coach and staff of MCC have FOR SALE - 40' Ex- troller and Spring Saturday, February 5, 2005 10:00 a,m. 5304. w w,ahousahnativean.com NUE- CHAH-NULTH NATIVE 9706 alter 5 p.m. in the Port Alberni area). and admiration for nets made to order, Call Robert Johnson plenty of praise wihayl'albemi.net LANGUAGE' Transcribing in phonetics WOOD FOR SALE: $811 per cord. Kim's dedication and athletic abilities To honour the lives of family: Saiyatchapis, Harry Sam, Phyllis Sr (2501 7244709 Kim' pelf at their college. - for meetings. research projects personal Leave a message ui 723 -1129. Sam, McFarlane FOR SAI E: Area "(is Al Troll License wem noticed byy Softball Scouts that Sam, Stephanie Dakkota Rain From a very proud and sometimes teary c Hourly rates. I lam- L us at SAI F. TREK 81111 Unisex 373 0. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250 - FOR immediately offered her a 4 year "Softball MOM" best of link in your Ben 724 -5809 Mountain Bike. brand new cundition cDautd 670 -9573 or leave a message at the to attend Mid -Continent field, Ago -flu wail Scholarship studies and on the softball mom Ahousaht Administration Office at 250- SWF,FI'Y'e5 CLEANING SERVICES: (used 3 Ihnr.\A Blue and Silver, CLASSIFIED CONTINUED uUostAvwal Goo ,An11N es4enl College. Kim accepted the MCC's Kentucky gal Kim, love from your proud 670 -9560. Samantha Gus: Seed wane Cleaning kickstand and buck wheel -rack family. done" 144'1 have enough tint! Goal Scholarship offer. Y .aaYS Fmr FOR SALE: 38 1:2 R "( "' license fin' included. 5300.014 Call 7241420. Employment Wanted / Services Offered rates, Call 723-7645 or a mawige $10,000. Donald Mundy (2301 720- lave . arO. mw6.r \ & D ''PORT NI V Mo- 5841 Xr 724-2761 Windows, dishes. Linking for Adult tenants for August 1 Nuu- chah -nulth Healing Project :manna laundry. walls. shelves, etc. n ease «a Jos Manen FOR SALF: New & Used Barclay and September 1,13 available), Non- Rissa Rae Lomond NUU- CHAH -NULTH TRADITIONAL TEACHINGS TRADITIONAL DUGOUT CANOES Sound Sockeye bins. (250)923-0864, odial( anted. smoking & non -drinking I lane. Commercial mouse keeping/ home Located in lee Alberni (south), close to March 26 & 27 AII OCWNJMN WANTED' 18' - Joy Fiberglass Deep V "env Boat, Soft Top, (Double Eagle, making ccnilicd & Fad sale. has slop. Clean private room, Tenants 606 Avenue South, SEATTLE CALL: Fishing PEARL WARREN BLDG.. 12TH GROWING THE CIRCLE must he dean & responsible. Lfl Hourslon. etc). Call Dale or Barb (eu Storytelling Maniotm! teachings. crafts. and Healing Project updates, 81881 81111111 40111111111' / Video $3501month - I Iydro, cable and Internet r 250 - 2113 -7149. COMMUNICATIONS GROUP: Friday Marot 26. 5:00 9:00 pm, Dinner provided (608723.7848 ,a. real ra7n access included. (References Required). ten ,.,,.. M =a"x..... CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, /music /CD -Ranee DVD production, Sarunkry March 27. 07-00 um -3.5B pm. Lunch provided PORT 1l1111I !, ('all 250-723 -5503 for info. or teach how to build canoe Call Harry websitc design or enhancement. dunk FOR MORE INFO CALL Jody Olsson 604 -254 -9972, or 604 -312-6539 Elegant Advantage Decorating FOR SAIF.41/2'x9' pool table, 2 Lucas 724 -1494, publishing, public relations, marketing, or Vina Robinson at (250) 731-6271 and Catering Services George C. John Jr. years old, 52400. 728 -3537, FOR SAI E: 25' 110s liner powered by and training. Top quality professional Tracey Robinson OC home:723 -8571, swami wr.a.aarw productions very reasonable m NISI( 0 AN 1 TRANSITION . 350 ('lice with Volvo leg. Excellent LES SAM Margaret Robinson home:723 -0789, rto.artm.a noose EMERGENCY SHELTER: i C condition. $11,000. 735 -0833. Contact Randy Fred, 3 Cadogan Streel, Our Women Our Strength CONSTRUcTION a. ys.....M. We do all occasions: Weddings, am - For Abused Women and their Children FOR SALE: 471 Motor, how hours, `Ammo BC V9S 1T4, Tel. 2250-741 arm Showers, Graduations, Banquets, on can 24 hours toll flee 1- 877 -726- Invites All Ditidahl Members to the ttnA4kr,aaoi-n.aaa,sna excellent running condition. Can he seen 0153:c- mail: seadvf I(usbawea. Chou! Brunches, Dinners, Super Host & Food 2020. Community Feast and Certificate Ceremony running. 7241105. TOOUART BAY CONVENIENCE Safe Certified" pour ALBERNI TRANSITION Rapretent Designs FOR SALE: 30' Fad Hull 011101tter with MAIL Open Year round! Located on March 17, 2004, Noon - 6: 00 pm. First NationsN b Graphics. Spertalirang HOUSE Call 724 -2223 or call the PROFESSIONAL available for 2 nets (1 sockeye & I dog salmon). 724- Macoah Reserve. Status rigs available. nearest local shelter or crisis center. Bridging Men and Women Ceremony at the Beach at 1:00 pm. Workshops/ Conferences. Healing in Native Vinyl Decals. (Custom 1105. (250)726-8306 Shirley Mack Proprietor. This Ceremony will he conducted by NTC Healing Project Workers, leave Johnson, -E C CROM IONS I I All Sizes). All types of Native HELP LINE FOR CHILDREN: Circles /Retreats/ Canoe Journeys, MISSING - 30 HP Yamaha, Any NITINAHT LAKE MMFI : New Daisy Edwards. Graphics. Call Now! Celeste Jack( 310 -1234. -sal. mow say waw.eawtlona.ean Contract or full -time position. Holistic information please contact Boyd or Josh Manager is Lucy Edgar. I can be reached be by at Ph: 928 -2157 FOR RENT: Equipment for power Certificates and Recognition will presented Anita Patio, PAFNW 3:00 pm .mmwraamwu (z50)autan massage & aromatherapy with essential 604- Fred at 723 -5114 or 724 -6491. Reward! at Office N- 250.745 -3844, Home g 250. at the Ditidaht Hall. lady Irase05®Ixxmail.com point and DVD presentation Projector Community For more information, please call Dorothy A. oOaaDa'nbpna+e Portaxwm(nC oils by Raven Touch. Please co or Email: FOR SALE: SMOKED FISH, vacuum 745-6610, Fax k 250 -745.3295. PO Box at a laavo,dse and Screen. By the hour day. Deposit Wilson 724 -6161 or OWOS Board Member (Barb Tate. Marilyn Peter, Marg ((21,250- Eileen Touchie 726-7369 or 726- packed (by the sides),. bags of Upsgwee. 160, Pon Alberni, BC, V9Y 7M8. Eaton, Peggy Tate, Phyllis Shaw or Christine Edgar) at the Ditidaht Health Clinic eánraaeu+e required. Telephone. 250.724 -5290. 5505. - 5 Techniques combined into one Call 250-724.6341. FOR HIRE :Pickup truck and driver. 745 Toll free 1- -0022. This iv WANTED: An old spanking strap -3331. 888-454 event sponsored by the Pacific aEmDENnAkCOIrNERCiAxDnvwAtL full health experience, - Balance flOta52Of Win Need something transposed or towed? -ekee from the Residential era and any Association of First Nations Women le partnership with the Ditidaht First Nation lymphatic systemied )can tired and tense oa"t/tm'eete Tmnspon/movc furniture, fridge. stoves, Aboriginal Fashion pictures from CT Hilton in Port with donations by the NTC Healing Project. COUGAR r or muscles - Pressure point care for overall a outboard motors. your boat. canna Alberni in the years 1964/65/66. moved. By the km *la PAINTING health. - Facial cleansing and facial O. Bas sots travel trailer towed or Later known as Hilton Elementary and TTi de: Hot or cold Rose Ambrose: Basket smoked salmon waving, - age lop. age focus & by the hour Cell 250 -724 -52290, massage. Elders - V1e7e73 B.C- vase flb is now privatized. Leave message for (vacuum packed) for a 9.9 outboard motor shawls, baskets, headbands, roses, etc. ralrwan Fax, (3501 TAX $15. *4F:77 on the age group to address their Pm (5.$09827979 Yea -7375 INCOME PREPARATION: August Johnson @ 283 -2015 the or W.H.Y. Call John Q (250) 723 -3276 Also teach 723 -2106. 7141714114.4 4 a e.. M.r individual needs. E4.11. Phone Buck 723 -6749 - MowachabOMuchalaht Band Office r / , P

20 Ha- Shilth -Sa March 11, 2004 N.E.D.C. BUSINESS NEWS I .

Community Economic April 30, 2004. There may be a second Priority will be given to projects call toward the end of 2004. requesting less than $125,000 assistance. Funding Limits Requests for larger contributions should Adjustment Initiative Phase II The maximum contributions are set at have outstanding economic benefits and $250,000 per project; however there will the maximum leverage possible in the Background alone infrastructure projects will not be be no minimum size of project to be circumstances. The Community Economic Adjustment funded. considered under the Community For more information please contact the Initiative (CEAI) Phase II is a program The CEAI is intended to support the Economic Adjustment Initiative. NEDC main office at (250) 724 -3131. for the disposition of the funds repaid by diversification and development of the recipients of repayable contributions coastal communities of British Columbia (loans) made under the original and is directed at projects, which will Community Economic Adjustment bring tangible benefits directly to these Initiative program. communities. The Community Economic Adjustment As contributions will be non - Initiative provided for $20.3 million in repayable and in keeping with the SOARING To NEW HEIGHTS Federal funding over two years ending policy of not subsidizing businesses; July 31st, 2001 to support community commercial and competitive projects MARCH 27TH -28TH, 2004 adjustment projects. The Fisheries WILL NOT BE assisted. Legacy Trust was responsible for the To be successful, proponents must NEDC's 5th Annual Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Conference overall monies and program support. clearly demonstrate their project meets The CEAI was a unique partnership the program criteria and no other more among the Union of BC Municipalities, appropriate program or funds could assist Aboriginal Capital Corporations (ACC), the project. The Community Economic coastal Community Futures Adjustment Initiative can provide Development Corporations (CFDC) and funding on a cost shared basis with the Federal government, with several sources, but the proponents are y`vet,, community -based delivery through expected to contribute some funds to any CFDCs for "quick response /action" to project supported under this project. projects - NEDC is both an ACC and a Diversification within an oceans -based CFDC and delivered the program context: throughout the Nuu -chah -nulth region. a) experimental harvesting of new, Community Economic Adjustment under-utilized or alternative species Barclay Best Western, Port Alberni Initiative Phase II is a smaller program b) selective harvesting strategies and using the same delivery mechanism techniques Come learn about starting your own business! partnerships and program criteria except c) experimental fisheries that all contributions will be non - d) fin -fish and shell -fish aqua -culture ONLY $20 Prepaid, $40 at the door repayable to non -commercial projects. pilot projects and research and Includes: Program Goals & Objectives development Nuu -chah -nulth Economic Building the Development Corporation To encourage long -term, sustainable e) technology transfers -Light Snacks Business Spirit Po Box 1384, 7563 Pacific Rim Breakfasts,

economic development and 0 local pre -commercial /demonstration I I i ghway diversification in coastal communities fish processing (pilot testing) Pori Alberni. 13( V9Y 7M2 f t Lunches, & a Dinner affected by changes in the salmon Diversification into new opportunities Phone: (250) 724-3131 - Toll Free: 1-866-444-6332 -Conference kit h fishery. (unrelated to the oceans): Fax: (250) 724-9967 To provide funding to projects in B.C.'s a) tourism product development (non- www.nedc.info/events.php nedcyac @hotmail.com , fishing- dependent Aboriginal and non- profit) Maximum 25 Participants so Register Early! Aboriginal communities to address local b) Aboriginal and eco- tourism Take control of your dreams, your life and your future! adjustment priorities, needs, proposals opportunities and solutions, which have c) support major community demonstrable community support, and attractions. which result in: Infrastructure Development activities SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS local, regional and coastal which can be considered to include: investments with positive, long term a) marine transportation infrastructure MARCH 27TH -28TH, 2004 economic benefits; and (i.e. wharves, harbours) transition from traditional fishing to b) local roads alternative and sustainable economic c) marine research facilities NEDC's 5th Annual Aboriginal Youth activities within coastal d) development of museums, Entrepreneurship Conference communities. archaeological and historic sites Eligible Applicants e) municipal water and sewage systems Any non -profit entity, such as an 0 marine waterfront walkways Registration Form industry association, municipality, First IMPORTANT: Investments in bate: Nation Tribe, Regional District office, infrastructure projects must society, community group or association demonstrate a complimentary Name: is eligible. relationship, which will lead to Aboriginal Ancestry: Eligible Investment Activities realization of an economic Age: The CEAI can provide funds for development opportunity. The Address: investments that sustain communities by program will not support stand -alone either diversifying within the fishery infrastructure projects. Phone: Fax: sector or entering into new opportunities. Time Frame E -mail: Infrastructure projects in support of these To be eligible for the first round of How did you hear about this conference? developments and diversification funding your completed proposal must activities will be considered, but stand- be submitted to NEDC not later than cash cheque for conference registration fee. 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 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.

IM