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There is Lreceived great news when Totem Pole has been com- tem Pole will be gifted to the also an eleventh relative that the courts ruled they will have missioned by the First Na- University of Victoria where it will be depicted on the pole: ongoing access to Fraser RivertionsA Education Foundation (FNEF) will stand, with the blessing earthquake, which is sent to Sockeye Salmon. and will be carved by renowned and support of the Esquimalt teach humility and remind hu- Larry Johnson,, NCNNCN SeafoodSeafoodNuu-chah-nulth carver Tim Paul, and Songhees First Nations, in man beings of the all-encom- Development Corporationsays Yuułuʔiłʔath Government recognition of the University’s passing power of the Creator. President, says the ruling notPresident and FNEF volunteer “Oral history, songs, dances, only gives Maa-nulth FirstChief Executive Officer. ceremony, and art were – and Work is progress- The totem pole is being “Oral history, songs, continue to be – the vehicle Nation access to fish outside ing on the The of its traditional territory, butmade in recognition of the dances, ceremony for transmitting history, know- itit setssets thethe stagestage forfor thethe secondsecondUnited Nations’ International ledge, and sovereign rights ʔapsčiik t̓ašii pro- Year of Indigenous Languages from generation to genera- LEO Network inin aa two-parttwo-part disputedispute thatthat and art were - and will draw attention to the tion,” said Paul. “Through jectlaunched in Pacific in British Rim concerns the underage of overimportance of Indigenous lan- storytelling we are also re- National Park 15,000 Fraser River Sockeye. and continue to Columbia... guageTwo and culture Hitacuin Canada. citzens mindedenrolled of our family ties to Reserve “In 2014 the most Fraser RiverPaul is part of the Hesquiaht be - the vehicle neighbouring tribes and Na- Page 4 Sockeye came back more thanTribe, who has made presen- tions. 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From Our Office 2 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk | March, 2019 Highlights From The Inaugural Government To Government Meeting Columbia Government. BC announced their plans to intro- duce legislation that implements the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and will be the first province in Canada to enact and support the UNDRIP. More information on this can be viewed at: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ releases/2018PREM0144-002301 Maa-nulth nations will also have access to the new First Nations Gaming Revenue. More information can be viewed at: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ Suzanne Williams releases/2018PREM0144-002301 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Review of the Draft Budget ighlights from the Inaugural for 2019 – 2020 Government to Government The draft budget for 2019/20 was Meeting between Maa-nulth reviewed by the finance committee Director of Operations Suzanne Williams participating in negotiations with HNation Governments and the British and a report and recommendation the federal government is forthcoming from the committee to the Legislature for their upcoming meeting of the Legislature on March 4. Preparation for the New Fiscal Year To prepare for the new fiscal year, the Yuułuʔiłʔath Government Manage- ment Team met in January to discuss successes and challenges faced in the current fiscal year with respect to the annual plans and budgets and to discuss priorities for the coming year. Janice Webster, Sr. Administrative Assistant of the Hiłstiis Hupiiʔuł – Yuułuʔiłʔath Government Port Alberni Satellite Office, officially finished her position with the nation on February 19. Over the last couple of years, Janice worked hard at building relationships with our citizens and was able to host several engagement sessions and cele- brations. Janice was well supported by her family in her time with the nation and their kindness, generosity, and willingness to always help will be greatly missed. We wish Janice and her family all the best in their future endeavours and hope that our paths will cross again one day. We will be seeking an immediate replacement to ensure there are min- imal gaps in urban services and the position and urban office location will be further evaluated as we head into the new budget year. Enactment of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Gov- ernment Personnel Act With the January 23 enactment of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government Personnel Act Amendment No. 1, the YG Admin- istration is now able to move forward with the Personnel Policy revisions that have been in draft form since 2015. The new policy will ensure that the YG is current with federal employment legislation (i.e. the Canada Labour Code). The plan is to roll out the new policy in the new fiscal year. President’s Report March, 2019 | Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk 3 Friendly staff a key to reaching out to Urban citizens

Les Doiron President Les Doiron participating in the inaugural G2G meeting with the BC government PRESIDENT trust that the dinners and barbecues, anice Webster has been our friendly, which were so well attended, helped hard working staff member at Uclue- everyone feel they are cared for and an let First Nations’ Urban Office in Port important part of what we’re wanting Alberni,J but she’s now off to Victoria to accomplish as a Nation. to work for Tswaout. Janice helped coordinate urban gath- Negotiations Ongoing erings, meals, Christmas dinners, vulture Several members of our Nation have nights, urban salmon barbecues, culture been involved in the negotiations with nights, and always made our urban the federal government, aimed at secur- citizens feel like they were at home. ing the proper amount of funding to Not only did she work for us, but her provide the services our citizens deserve entire family also contributed to mak- and need. ing our urban events fun and exciting. The Maa-nulth First Nations continue The Urban Christmas dinners were to negotiate with Canada and B.C. to attended by over 200 citizens, and the renew the Fiscal Financing Agreement Urban salmon barbecue that we held (FFA) with a target date to complete by at Canal Beach in Port Alberni last sum- March 31, 2019. mer was attended by over 200 people The Self-Governing Indigenous Nations as well. Janice worked tirelessly behind (SGIGs) met with Prime Minister Trudeau the scenes and was a big reason why on January 8, 2019 in Ottawa. The Prime these gatherings were so successful. Minister affirmed his commitment to President Les Doiron presented Janice Webster with flowers on her last day at On behalf of Ucluelet First Nation working with SGIGs to ensure indigenous the Port Alberni office in appreciation for her fine work and the YG government, I would like governments are appropriately funded to extend a huge thank you, kleco, to and able to carry out their governing participant and steady, calming influence significant increase in governance fund- Janice and her family for her kindness responsibilities. in the negotiations, which, we trust, are ing,” says Pam. and thoughtful hard work. It is clear that the original FFA’s signed coming to a positive conclusion when We have been literally criss-crossing Thank you for treating our urban cit- between the parties did not provide ap- the federal government announces its the country over the past many months izens so well, Janice, and we wish you propriate levels of funding to enable the next budget in mid-March. in order to reach an agreement that the best of luck in your new position. Maa-nulth First Nations to fully imple- “The work done at the Collabora- works for Ucluelet First Nation and the We have purposely resolved to reach ment the treaties. The five Maa-nulth tive Fiscal Policy Development Table, other four Maa-nulth First Nations. We out to our Urban members every way First Nations are negotiating collectively, which YG has participated at for the past believe our hard work and persistence we can, as each and every member but five separate FFA’s will be signed. few years, has positively contributed to is going to pay off soon, for the benefit of our Nation is important to us. We Pamela Hunter has been a consistent building strong rationale to support a of all of our citizens. 10 Years Later: Canada Still Fails To Provide Nuu-Chah-Nulth Fishing Rights Intervenors from across the country weigh in at the B.C. Court of Appeal

he five Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, says Judith Sayers, President of the artisanal, local, multi-species fishery, government that has said their re- Ahousaht, Ehattesaht/Chine- Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. to be conducted in a nine-mile strip lationship with Indigenous peoples is hkint, Hesquiaht, Tla-o-qui-aht “Lack of meaningful, good faith ne- from shore, using small, low-cost boats their most important (priority), their andT Mowachaht/Muchalaht, met with gotiations on the part of Canada fly with limited technology and restricted actions speak otherwise,” expressed supporters on the steps of the Su- in the face of their governments ‘com- catching power, and aimed at wide Sayers. “There have been many com- preme Court of B.C. on February 11 to mitment’ to reconciliation, and in fact, community participation.” mitments of this Liberal government emphasize their right to harvest and Canada’s approach creates irreconcil- Today, the Nuu-chah-nulth Nations including resolving litigation out of sell species caught in their territorial able differences.” expressed their disappointment in the court, implementing the United Na- waters. The B.C. Court of Appeal opened limited scope of the decision from tions Declaration of the Rights of “In April, I challenged the Prime Min- proceedings to look into the scope April and expressed their right to seek Indigenous Peoples, the Truth and ister to try and come to an agreement under which nations can exercise their a fishery that supports their fishing Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to with our T’aaq-wiihak fishermen within Aboriginal right to harvest and sell spe- culture and way of life. They require Action, but these commitments have three months. Sadly, we are about to cies caught in their territorial waters. a fishery that is sustainable and eco- yet to transpire. walk into the Court of Appeal to try The proceedings follow a decision nomically viable, and that provides “T’aaq-wiihak Nations are tired of and resolve how the federal govern- handed down in April, 2018 in which for the widespread participation of waiting to implement their right to a ment has infringed on these five Na- Justice Humphries interpreted Aborig- their people. commercial fishery that was confirmed tions’ right to a commercial fishery,” inal fishing rights as “a small scale, “This is unacceptable. For a by the courts 10 years ago.” Our Culture 4 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk | March, 2019 Totem pole will raise awareness of Indigenous language

Continued from page 1 nations, communities, and dialects, and content for the innovative language $100,000 for a documentary, ceremony, revitalization pilot project currently and promotion. underway in the Yuułuʔiłʔath com- In addition to the patronage of the munity where the Barkley dialect of Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the the Nuu-chah-nulth language is at project has received support from the imminent risk of becoming extinct: Huu-ay-aht First Nation, Western Forest At present there are fewer than Products, and the University of Victoria, seven Elder fluent speakers from the the Royal BC Museum, BC Chamber Ucluelet First Nation who still speak of Commerce, Museum of Vancouver, this dialect. RBC, Teck, Intefor, AME, TimberWest “This totem pole will not only and several other organizations and raise awareness of the threats facing individuals and First Nations. Indigenous languages in Canada and In addition to the Ucluelet First Na- around the world, it will also draw tion, FNEF is in discussion with the attention to the urgent need to ad- Haisla Nation in Kitimat and other First vance reconciliation and healing by Nations in Canada who have asked supporting Indigenous peoples and how FNEF can help with their language communities in their efforts to pre- revitalization efforts. serve and promote their languages There are 34 Indigenous languages and cultures through innovative solu- represented in the province of British tions,” says Doiron. Columbia which make up over two In early December 2018, with the thirds of the Indigenous languages blessing of the Huu-ay-aht First Carver Tim Paul is well respected for his craftsmanship spoken in Canada. Nation, Master Carver Paul, along Worldwide, there are 7,000 languages with Port Alberni Carver George for the extraction and transport of Fundraising efforts are currently representing 5,000 different cultures. Nookimus, Western Forest Products the tree to the carving site in Port underway to support the totem pole The overwhelming majority of these Procurement Supervisor Brad Baron, Alberni pending a thorough inspec- project and the Ucluelet First Nation languages are spoken by 370 million FNEF Executive Director Scott Jeary, tion by Tim Paul to ensure the Nuu-chah-nulth, Barkley dialect, lan- Indigenous people in over 90 countries. and several others toured the Huu- tree’s integrity. Alternate cedar tree guage revitalization pilot project. The A great majority of these Indigenous ay-aht Treaty Settlement Lands and candidates for the pole continue to estimated cost of the Indigenous Lan- languages are disappearing, and at an Western Forest Products TFL 44 be investigated as a backup. guage Revitalization totem pole and alarming rate. areas to evaluate the condition of As carving begins, documentary pilot project is pegged at $1 million, In Canada, there are approximately potential carving logs for the Lan- cameras led by filmmakerDale Dev- with a project budget breakdown of 60 Indigenous languages, each with guage Revitalization Pole. ost will follow the entire process – $150,000 for carving (students, guest unique dialects, histories, and cultural They were able to locate an an- with the footage to be used later carvers, tools, location costs), $100,000 traditions. Alarmingly, almost three- cient cedar tree – estimated to be in education tool kits for distribution for logistics (tree, transportation, sta- quarters of these languages are at risk approximately 800 years old – that to the 11,000 UNESCO Associated ging, raising, etc.), $650,000 to com- of being lost within this generation. fell naturally during a windstorm Schools Network (ASPnet) in over plete the Nuu-chah-nulth Language If these languages become extinct, blow down event around 50 to 70 180 countries and as content for lan- Preservation Pilot Project and expand it Indigenous nations risk losing their years ago. A plan has been devised guage lessons on the FNEF platform. to include the other 13 Nuu-chah-nulth cultural identities forever. YG Multiple Language Apprentice Program very successful

By Dr. Bernice Touchie it, and for us, it will be a pilot. The support. Language Coordinator brave pairs are Rose Wilson and In our Nuuchahnulth environment he Language Program has been Eileen Touchie, Bob Mundy and Jen- we witnessed many years of Yuutuitath successful in acquiring a Multiple eva Touchie, and Marge Touchie with also taking sessions classroom-style. Language Apprentice program Moira Barney. It is not easy to commit the time as fromT First Peoples called the British As the pairs apply this one-on-one adults, but they are to be praised for Columbia Language Initiatives. approach, they are using the most their determination and strength. In- Normally only one pair of mentor- effective immersion approach. This formal settings dispel anxiety and the apprentices is selected to do the sev- method has several strengths including, patience, knowledge and experience en-month program. cultural focus, student-mentor choice, of speakers also provide a precious First Peoples invited former teams own way-of-life communication, own mentorship. to apply again, so a multiple appren- pace, intertribal events as training and We acknowledge and thank all the ticeship was tested and we received as well, the community/administration pairs, speakers and past students who

Dr. Bernice Touchie

walk in the strength of our ancestors. Please continue to participate even as a silent speaker to reconnect. Economic Development March, 2019 | Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk 5 ʔapsčiik t̓ašii Park project searching for one more Elder

ne more elder from Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ is needed to participate in the important process of planning Othe next steps of the ʔapsčiik t̓ašii project in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR). Tammy Dorward, First Nation Liaison for PRNPR, says there are already two elders, Richard Mundy Sr. and Bob Mundy Sr., participating in the panel, but one more is needed to complete Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ’s designated participants in the process. The ʔapsčiik t̓ašii project is proceed- ing in consultation and partnership with the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ and Tla-o-qui- aht First Nations. When completed, it The ʔapsc iiǩ tašii̓ trail project in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is an enor- will be approximately 25 km in length mous project that will be an economic driver by attracting tourists to the area along Long Beach within PRNPR, which Tammy Dorward of Parks Canada is designed to provide a forest experi- working in partnership with the Tla-o- personal journeys in life - going in ence with a buffer between people qui-aht First Nation and Yuułuʔiłʔath the right direction. To remember we and the road, with wide shoulders Tammy says the construction con- on the planning, development, and are on the tašii (trail), and going in the providing room for cyclists and ped- tract will be awarded this spring, and construction of the trail. Stakeholders right direction refers to being mind- estrians to pass safely. construction is anticipated to start this and members of the public were in- ful of the environment and all living Elder committee meetings are held summer. The government’s website vited to comment on the Detailed Im- things. quarterly. will have the tendered contract posted, pact Analysis in November-December Collectively, the Elders say “the land These boards and working groups as well as training and employment of 2016. Parks Canada has also hosted we walk on is made from the dust provide advice, guidance, support and opportunities. two sets of public information sessions of our ancestors – in our life journey, recommendations to the PRNPR on The trail was first announced in in November, 2016, and June, 2017. we walk it carefully, respectfully, with topics including resource management, 2016, and it will provide access to new humility and dignity.” visitor experience, planning and eco- and existing viewpoints and facilities Parks Canada working with Once constructed, the path will also nomic development. Strong working over family-friendly terrain that avoids Indigenous Peoples have other Nuu-chah-nulth place names relationships help ensure mutual inter- steep grades and minimizes highway Parks Canada is committed to a to ensure the cultural significance of ests are respected and considered in crossings. network of heritage places that cele- the area where the path traverses is decision and policy-making. It will also include signs in the Nuuh- brates the contributions of Indigenous acknowledged and appreciated. “The elders were appointed by the chah-nulth language. Peoples, their histories, and cultures, as Nation to provide guidance and con- The new multi-use trail, located in well as the special relationship Indigen- What is happening now? sultation for the project,” says Tammy. the traditional territories of the Tla-o- ous Peoples have with lands and wat- Visitors travelling through the na- “We hope to have members of the qui-aht First Nation and Yuułuʔiłʔath, ers. Parks Canada works collaboratively tional park reserve are likely to see working group at the open houses will provide room for cyclists and ped- with the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and some cleared areas beside the Pacific that will be announced in March, to estrians to pass safely. In many places, Yuułuʔiłʔath on many aspects of Pacific Rim Highway and along Wickaninnish be able to provide more information the trail will run near or parallel to Rim National Park Reserve. Road, as well as near some parking to the community directly to them.” Highway 4, with a forested buffer be- In October 2017, the Tla-o-qui-aht lots. While it may not always be vis- “They will help determine a route tween trail users and vehicles wherever First Nation and Yuułuʔiłʔath chose ible, work continues behind the scenes, that doesn’t disturb culturally sensi- possible. ʔapsčiik t̓ašii as the official name given as Parks Canada plans the final details tive sites,” she adds. The name t̓ašii This will provide a scenic experience to the multi-use trail. The name is of the ʔapsčiik t̓ašii project before the means going in the right direction on for trail users and increase safety for Yuułuʔiłʔath, and translates to “going next phase of construction. the trail, and it speaks to the direction cyclists, while fulfilling a long-time in the right direction on the trail.” A Request for Information (RFI) is that PRNPR and the First Nations are request from local communities and Throughout this project, Parks Canada currently posted on the Government of going on, together. They see this as a visitors for a viable alternative to has been working together with the Canada’s Electronic Tendering Service healing journey.” vehicle travel in the Pacific Rim region. First Nations on the planning, develop- (buyandsell.gc.ca). This process is to in- Tammy notes that the third board The trail will be open year-round ment, and building of the multi-use trail. form Parks Canada of the interest and member could also be a younger for visitors to explore the natural and Parks Canada is collaborating with the capacity of contractors and local First person “who would be considered a cultural wonders of Pacific Rim Na- Nations’ Councils and an Elders Group Nations communities to work together knowledge keeper.” tional Park Reserve. A short loop will was established to provide guidance on for the construction of ʔapsčiik t̓ašii. Tammy’s responsibilities include connect the Kwisitis Visitor Centre and the trail. The support and involvement The information gathered will be used working with PRNPR and both First Wickaninnish Beach to the path and of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and to inform the Indigenous Benefits Pack- Nations to ensure that information is Highway 4. Yuułuʔiłʔath is integral to the success age (IBP) that will be included in the shared between everyone. She also Before any design or trail building of the project, and their contributions construction tender package. works on contracts for the project, as began, a Detailed Impact Analysis was will ensure the trail presents a complete The Invitation to Tender (ITT) for well as coordinating the open houses. prepared, including a number of en- cultural experience for visitors to Pacific the next phase of construction will be Contractors, if selected, are expected vironmental, archaeological, and visitor Rim National Park Reserve. posted on the Government of Canada’s to provide an Economic Benefits pack- safety assessments. Electronic Tendering Service (buyand- age that includes plans indicating how A Traditional Use Study was also About the name sell.gc.ca) early in 2019. Activities in many members of each First Nation conducted by First Nations, provid- Parks Canada is honoured to have this stage could include preparation will be hired as construction workers ing additional information that was Elders from Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ and Tla-o-qui- of the path bed, bringing in gravel, or help with cultural monitoring dur- unknown for the Long Beach Unit. As aht First Nation give the new multi-use installing drainage culverts, and building the trail bed-building period, and work on the multi-use trail progresses, path its official name. ing bridges. any possible utilization of First Nation Parks Canada continues to adapt trail ʔapsčiik t̓ašii (pronounced ups-cheek Environmental and archaeological suppliers. design and building to each unique ta-shee) translates to “going in the monitoring for the project is ongoing Future areas along the trail are ex- area where the trail will pass to best right direction on the trail,” however and will continue throughout the entire pected to include visitor experience protect the environmental and cultural the name has many layers of meaning project. projects, which would also be First features of the park reserve. depending on how the phrase is used. For further information, Email: Tam- Nations employment opportunities. Parks Canada is consulting and Individually, it can refer to our [email protected] Social Services 6 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk | March, 2019 Language Nest a great experience for children and teachers

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By Samantha Touchie read a book. The kids’ favourite book Culture & Heritage Assistant is ‘Brown bear, brown bear what do you see’. While I read it I’ll use quuʔas quuquuʔaca pawac̓ words instead of the colour and animal ʔukłaamah sičquuʔuƛ ʔahʔaaʔaƛ to help them catch on to their colours Samantha mamaałn̓ iqiic. and animals. Ḥuuhtakšiihah quuquuʔaca n̓upuʔich. We have been working on baking My name is Samantha Touchie and I sapnin together, and immersing them have been learning the language for completely in the language. about six years. It has always been my We also go for walks on the beach dream to teach the language one day, or play in the gym. much like my naniiqsu did. I’ve had about two months with Since mid-November I have been the kids so far, and I see so much spending time with the qʷayac̓iikʔiis improvement. They are so eager and daycare (hitacu daycare) and work- willing to repeat what I say and it ing with Michelle Ralston and Sandra brings so much joy to Michelle, Sandra Louie. Our routine is free playtime and and myself. crafts from 9-10 a.m. and engaging Over the past while I have been with the kids (I incorporate language labeling things around the Daycare so as much as I can). Around 10 a.m., we Michelle and Sandra can learn as well. have snack time and then circle time. Michelle was eager to sing Christmas Circle Time Includes: carols so we worked on those with • Daily prayer the kids. During our walks we’ll discuss • Calendar (season/month/week- what animals we see along the way, day/count up to the day) and during playtime in the gym, we’ve • Colours (what colour shirt are started introducing action words. yaacukʷitin hitinqis you wearing?) When I first started, the kids were • Alphabet song very shy. They have since warmed up Michelle and create more activities introducing more things for circle time. • Weather to me, and I see such a big differ- to do. Hearing the kids speak the language ence now. Working with them is one We try to meet up once a week is such an enriching experience and Activities we have done of the highlights of my day, and I am and create next weeks’ daily plans I am so thankful to be working with During circle time we’ll sometimes very excited to collaborate more with for crafts and baking, and also discuss them! Youth Program Keeping Our Children Busy and Healthy

hanks to our Youth Worker Lo- gain more skills in taking initiative and opportunity to spend a day and a gun Moe, Community Wellness supporting others. This has worked half at Mt. Washington Ski Resort to Worker Gloria Valentine and well with our youth, and they are enjoy snow activities such as skiing ourT Recreation Worker Sandra Louie, excited to be learning more about and tubing! our youth have participated in many these areas. Our Youth also has the opportun- events since July, 2018. The Youth Program has been busy ity to spend time at Hoobiyee, the The Youth Program is currently run- fundraising for the events they want Nisgaa New Year in Vancouver, which ning after school with special events to attend, and hosted a Bake Sale and allowed them to witness many nations on some Pro-Development Days and a Bottle Drive in January. By fund- and communities coming together to Breaks. The Youth Program has incor- raising and applying for grants, the share their cultural knowledge, as well porated incentives for our youth to Youth Program had the earned the as songs and dances with others. Department Reports March, 2019 | Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk 7 Department continues Executive supports “Head condition assessment of assets Start” program for children for example: Water, waste water and storm systems, along with community cluelet First Nations’ government Activities give children a sense of belonging buildings. Executive fully supports the Aborig- and an identity as a First Nations person. This is important for the Nation so inal Head Start On-Reserve program we have a better idea of what to (AHSOR).U Education plan for moving forward, so our com- AHSOR is a program that supports ac- Education is a key social determinant of munity’s infrastructure does not go to tivities focused on early childhood learning health and, especially in the early years, can waste in the future. and development for First Nations children have a major influence on the health and from birth to age six and their families. quality of an individual’s life. The history Fire Department The goal is to support programming that of education for First Nations people in BC Celena Cook has been working to get is designed and delivered by First Nations (and Canada) is marked significantly by our Fire Department back up and running. communities to meet their unique needs fear and pain, which has affected children, If you are interested in volunteering, and priorities. families and communities. These feelings contact the Assets office at 250-726-2587 Ucluelet First Nation Daycare Supervisor present obvious difficulties for encouraging Spencer Touchie to get an application, or drop by the Fire Michelle Ralston and her team are al- learning. Hall on Tuesday evenings. On this note, ready working on this program, and it The education component promotes life- ASSETS we are looking to catalogue assets at is expected to take several years to fully long learning with activities that encourage the Fire Department as well. If you were implement all of its aspects. a child’s readiness to learn. Activities also By Spencer Touchie a former volunteer and have a radio or focus on the physical, spiritual, emotional, Assets Manager pager issued, please bring it into the office. Why is AHSOR Important? intellectual and social development needs he Assets Department has been • Since early life is critical to lifelong of children. Community members, includ- continuing its work as mentioned Daycare Building Continues health, programs focus on early childhood ing Elders, are involved in helping with in the Umacuk with the assets Work also continues on the Qwayaciikiis development, in a culturally appropriate early literacy activities, such as printing and conditionT assessment. This phase of daycare building, as we continue to be manner, to support the spiritual, emotional, recognizing sounds and words. the condition assessment will let us proud of seeing our community members intellectual and physical growth of a child. get a, “snapshot” of the condition pursue their training goals through com- • It supports and encourages children to Health Promotion of all our infrastructure related assets munity led projects like this. enjoy life-long learning. The health promotion component en- • It supports parents, guardians and courages children and families to have a extended family members as the primary healthy lifestyle. Programming promotes teachers. physical activity, such as playground activ- Pursuit of treaty harvesting • It encourage parents and the broader ities and traditional games. Staff promotes First Nations community to play a role in self-care, such as helping children to brush rights in park continues planning, implementing and evaluating the their teeth, and encourage appropriate as- AHSOR program. sessments for children (for example, vision our Maa-nulth Area. However, in order • It builds partnerships with other com- and hearing testing). Programming also to give effect to these rights, it was munity programs and services to enhance includes visits with health professionals required that an effective administrative the program’s effectiveness. such as nurses (for immunizations), dental and enforcement framework was in • It encourages the best use of commun- hygienists, speech therapists and physicians. place to facilitate those harvests. ity resources for children, parents, families Parents and families are also supported At this time, the parties are finalizing and communities. with access to health professionals. the last pieces of this framework, and All AHSOR programs include six com- the Department should be able to pro- ponents: Culture and Language; Education; Nutrition vide materials to the public in the near Health Promotion; Nutrition; Social Support; Nutrition is an important part of healthy future that explain the new framework and Parent and Family Involvement. living. Good food can improve an individ- and the steps that an individual would ual’s health and poor or inadequate food take should they wish to harvest in Culture and Language can undermine health. Good eating habits the park. “(Culture and language) is the foun- established early can lead to better health dation of both individual and collective throughout life. Alex Touchie Food Fish Program identity and its erosion can adversely af- While food security can be an issue for LANDS & The Department has also acquired fect mental health and well-being, leading some First Nations people, providing infor- a range of new assets to improve the to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mation about nutrition and healthy eating RESOURCES Food Fish Program and is looking for- and even suicide.” Social Determinants of to children and their caregivers is key to ward to the start of the 2019 program. Health – National Collaborating Centre for long-term health. By Alex Touchie As was discussed in the last edition Aboriginal Health. Programming offers nutritious snacks Lands & Resources of the Umacuk, part of the new pro- Languages are how cultures convey and meals and provides children with op- he Department of Lands and Re- gram is an application form and survey. meaning. First Nations languages in BC portunities to participate in traditional food sources has been working exten- These documents have been sent out have experienced a century of language gathering activities. Nutritionists and other sively on the final stages of an along with each copy of the newspaper repression, followed by decades of neglect. health professionals provide information on enforcementT framework within Pacific and are available in the Government While the AHSOR program cannot undo healthiest choices. Rim National Park Reserve, through Office in Hitacu as well as online on this loss of language, its focus on culture which we will be able to implement our website, ufn.ca, and on Facebook. and language - part of the health of com- Social Support Treaty harvesting rights in the park. If anyone has trouble accessing the munities - plays a positive role in a child’s Social support is an important social As per the Maa-nulth Treaty, our application and survey through any of development. determinant of health. Quite simply, the enrollees have the right to harvest re- these sources, please don’t hesitate to The culture and language component support of family and community is critical sources in those parts of Pacific Rim contact the office at (250) 726-7342 for allows First Nations children to experience in determining an individual’s health. Many National Park Reserve that are within assistance! their cultures and learn their languages. Continued on page 8 Fire Department Dispatch Centre was receiving notifica- Celena Cook, Assistant to the YG ER hydrant placements, entrances and exits tion of any fires on YG lands, so that Response Program, says “The Ucluelet of the community buildings, and maps Continued from page 1 the Ucluelet Fire Department will now Fire Department would like to come of the community.” receive those calls directly, which is into the community for two drills Cook adds that YG is awaiting grant transitioning from the previous arrange- expected to result in faster response and to tour the community to see all approvals for the purchase of fire ex- ment where the Campbell River Fire times. buildings that are non-residential, fire tinguishers for every home in Hitacu. News Update 8 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk | March, 2019 This month’s Pest Control topic: Bedbugs What you can do to keep bed bugs out of your home? By Spencer Touchie • You can also make infested furniture undesirable by How does a home become infested with Assets Manager slashing the upholstered furniture and dismantling bed bugs? • Do not bring discarded mattresses, box springs, them. Bed bugs are hitchhikers: They do not fly or jump, headboards or other upholstered furniture into • If you are discarding infested furniture post a sign they only crawl. your home. on it stating “CAUTION: INFESTED WITH BED BUGS. They are brought into the home via infested fur- • Thoroughly inspect used furniture for bed bugs be- • Minimize the clutter in your home; remove books, niture such as second-hand mattresses or couches, fore accepting and bringing them into your home. boxes and clothing from floors to minimize bed or by coming in through personal articles such as • If you take in second hand clothing, ensure they are bug hiding places. Store these items in sealed con- luggage and clothing after traveling and staying in transported in sealed plastic bags. Clothes should tainers, as bed bugs do not chew through plastic infested accommodations. be laundered in hot water immediately and dried or furniture. Unlike other insect pests, bed bugs are not an in the drier on the hottest cycle. Heat at 50°C is • Freezing personal articles can also be effective at indicator of cleanliness or sanitation, so having a effective at killing bed bugs and bed bug eggs. killing bed bugs but possibly not the bed bug clean home does not mean you cannot get bed • Leave luggage bags in the garage or in the bathtub eggs. The freezing method can take several days bugs. However, if you do have bed bugs, having a while unpacking after a trip - bed bugs cannot at very cold temperature below (-18°C) so this clean and tidy home will make it easier to see bed crawl on slippery surfaces. may not be feasible. Since there is much debate bugs and control them. • After traveling and returning from a trip, launder on the effectiveness of freezing, heat treatment is Bed bugs do not favour fancier homes over mod- clothing and bedding immediately in hot water. recommended. est homes. They are found anywhere where there are people. Signs of infestation Blood/Fecal Spots: Small spots of dried blood are frequently observed when bed bugs are present. Since bedbugs feed on blood, their feces consist of digested blood and are reddish brown in colour. Shed exoskeletons: Typical of all insects, bed bugs have a “skeleton” on the outside of their body. As they grow this is shed (like a snake sheds its skin) to accommodate a new, bigger body. Musty Odors: With severe infestations, one can often detect a sweet sickly, musty odor. Bite Marks: You may have red, itchy welts or rashes from bites. However, bite marks are not a reliable indication of a bed bug infestation. If you suspect you might have bedbugs contact the Assets department so we may assist you.

Executive supports “Head Start” program for children Continued from page 7 First Nations people experience strong social support - whether it’s communities helping members who are suffering from an illness or tragedy, or family members at a maternity ward to support a new mother and baby. While colonization, to some degree, has eroded the strong social supports that have always been central in the lives of First Nations, these supports can be rebuilt in our families and communities. The social support component informs parents and guardians about the resources, services and health providers available to them to achieve a healthy and holistic lifestyle. Parental and Family Involvement The parental and family involvement component recognizes and supports the role of parents and family as the primary teachers and caregivers of their children. Programming provides opportunities for participation in parent/guardian committees, monthly family dinners, children’s field trips and other after hour activities. Outreach services and home visits support parental and family involvement by bringing programming into the home. What to Expect in the Future The AHSOR program will continue to deliver services to BC First Nations by: • Supporting capacity building of community-based workers in First Nations communities • Providing ongoing technical support to communities (e.g. curriculum development, training and advice) • Expanding work with partners to improve the outcomes for First Nations children.