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Director of Operations 2 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk | March, 2020 Key Staff Positions Filling Up s our new leadership comes run the program, we would be established Canadian Labour Law, Senior Managers started the pro- together, I’m so happy with forced to shut down the program. but includes and emphasizes our cess of working on our 2020-21 the team we’re building. They Any citizens who are interested in own cultural values and organiza- budget, focusing on priorities for allA have expertise in their fields and education and training to enter tional structure. We anticipate final the year. they’re a good fit with the people into such a career are welcome to rollout of these new policies in the We created a one-year Mission we already have. inquire with me or with Michelle new fiscal year and once this is and Vision Statement, and will Our latest addition is Victoria Ralston at the QHCC. completed, we’ll have something be looking towards longer term Pollins (“Tori”), who is our new We also have other casual em- that ensures all of our departments strategy development and financial Administrative Assistant in the ployment opportunities, so if you’re and staff can work together as we planning for the next five years. Lands and Resources Department. interested in working as a casual re- grow. We will be going through Our priorities have already been Tori will be helping get our land ceptionist, or in other departments, team building exercises, that will identified, with health, housing and title program together, piecing such as casual janitorial or labourer be helpful to demonstrate that education right at the top. Once together applications that have work, please contact our office. every one of our departments the plan is solidified, we will be not yet made it through the ap- We’re adding new staff to boost really is connected together. This making sure everyone knows the proval process. To date we have our health team in Social Services, is one of our key goals in this plan. 22 applications approved, and there as well as in administration, all entire process. • • • are more to come. while we update our entire technol- • • • The Gap Funding our Nation re- It has taken longer than we had Suzanne Williams ogy infrastructure. Last month, we We have completed our most ceived recently is vital to helping us expected to fill our key staff pos- DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS added video conferencing to our recent fish distribution to our urban in a number of ways, and will only itions over the past couple of years, board room. Next on our agenda and rural members. While we did begin to address our immediate including the essential positions of is state of the art telephones that give out plenty of fish, the turnout needs in housing, Post-Secondary our qʷayac̓iikʔiis Headstart Child- ECCE Assistant. will improve our communications wasn’t as much as we had antici- Education/OST, and mental health care Centre, but we are pleased Our ultimate goal is to ensure system and allow our staff to be pated. Please remember that the and wellness. This is so important to note that we are now receiving that our QHCC team is fully staffed more mobile. fish distribution is for everyone’s to our Nation, and President Chuck more interest from qualified people at all times to further ensure that We have been working on the benefit, and it’s important to us McCarthy and our leadership are and from citizens who have the we can keep all of our programs development of a new set of per- that we all receive this special food putting extra thoughtful care in basic skills/educational background operational. Per the Childcare Li- sonnel policies for our employ- resource. planning the next steps. to become qualified in such pos- censing Regulations, if we do not ees, managers and Executives – a • • • More information will be pro- itions as Responsible Adult and have qualified staff in place to document that follows not only Last month, our Legislature and vided as these plans are finalized. Foundation Program Introduced ver the next three months, the Jouta groups/department teams and how teams Operations Suzanne Williams. “We will work • What do we need to keep doing/do more Performance Group will be working support each other, and the Yuułuʔiłʔath together to be sure employees are maximiz- of or start doing to be at our best with the Yuułuʔiłʔath Government in community. ing their strengths in a job they love doing. • What do we need to stop doing/do less Oa process called the Foundation Program. “Through this program, we will work to In teams we will connect our collective work, of or do differently to be at our best The goal of this process is to explore what build a shared understanding of how each identify opportunities, share ideas, and ex- • What opportunities/gaps do we want to is required of each team member in their team member contributes to the Yuułuʔiłʔath plore ways to increase positive impact.” explore further? individual role, their roles together as work Government’s overall goals,” says Director of As an organization we will strengthen the • Through our activities, what other work connection to Yuułuʔiłʔath Government’s mis- teams are affected and in what way? sion and values. Finally, we will implement • What do we need from others to increase a new performance program to set goals, our efficiency? measure success and ensure our continued Team meetings will be facilitated by Jouta. qʷayaciik̓ ʔiis Headstart Childcare Centre growth. Each meeting will take about 3 hours. Teams Phase 1 – Role Clarity will be set up as follows: Admin, Assets, Cul- FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/CASUAL POSITIONS In Phase 1, each team member will delve ture & Language, Finance, Lands & Resources, hitacu̓ , British Columbia into clarifying their current job role. Over and Social Services. Meeting are planned for time, roles can ebb and flow based on the the week of March 30 – April 3, 2020. The qʷayac̓ iikʔiis Headstart Childcare Centre is now open and the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government – goals of the YG. Roles also tend to flex over Phase 3 – Organization Ucluelet First Nation is seeking applications from interested candidates to join our team of time depending on who is in the role and Work teams at the YG are interdepend- educators and support staff. the strengths and talents they bring. This is ent. While each team carries out different

The qʷayac̓ iikʔiis Headstart Childcare Centre provides inclusive programs in a safe and healthy an opportunity for each team member to functions to support the community, teams environment, including programs in culture and language, education, health promotion, explore their key responsibilities, and the also have shared responsibilities. Phase 3 is nutrition, parent and family involvement, social support, and cultural inclusion. We believe in knowledge, skills, abilities needed to be ef- an opportunity to reinforce and streamline the importance of nurturing the mind, body and spirit through play, culture and exploration. We fective in the role. Through this phase of the areas of common ground and ensure teams strive to build strong relationships with children and their families. We know the importance of project you will ask yourself the following are supporting each other to accomplish trust and value each child’s learning experience while strengthening their skills and experience. questions: their best work. • What are the key responsibilities and Each team will be asked to develop a short The following positions will remain posted until filled and we welcome applications for outcomes of my role? (15 min) presentation (in any format they substitute, casual and part-time work opportunities that may arise in the future: • What knowledge, skills and abilities are wish) that addresses the following: required? • What does everyone at the YG need to • Early Child Care Educator (One Maternity Leave, full-time position) • Am I using my strengths to most ef- understand about the work of our depart- • Responsible Adult (One x Maternity Leave, part-time position) fectively contribute to the success of the YG? ment team? • Cook (One part-time Maternity Leave position) Phase 2 –Team Strengths, Opportunities, • What responsibilities do we share with • Early Child Care Educator Assistant (for casual/substitute work) Action other teams? • Other ECCE specialized certification (e.g. Infant/Toddler, Special Needs) (for In Phase 2, we will get together in work • How can our teams work more effectively casual/substitute work) groups/department teams to explore the to better serve the Yuułuʔiłʔath community? following: • What gaps and opportunities have we Due to the potential increase in demand for childcare services, casual or part-time employment • Collective work and strengths identified for further exploration and action? arrangements could turn into long-term or full-time employment upon agreement between the • How the team contributes to the mission Phase 4 – Performance YG-UFN and the employee. and goals of the Yuułuʔiłʔath Government Through phases 1-3, we will gain clarity on The team will work together to answer the each role within the Yuułuʔiłʔath Government HOW TO APPLY following questions: and how the work performed in each role • What do people I work with need to and each team forms the building blocks to Submit your cover letter, resume, and three recent employment references to understand about my role? achieving the goals of the Yuułuʔiłʔath Gov- [email protected] or drop off your application package to the attention of the Director of • What do I need to understand about my ernment. As the final part of this project, we Operations at 700 Wya Road, hitac̓ u, BC. Applicants are encouraged to submit copies of the paperwork and certificates required under the Child Care Licensing Regulation to expedite the co-workers roles? will develop and implement a new Perform- hiring process. • How does my role impact others? What ance Plan and Review process. This process do I need from others to increase my will support each employee to plan their Have a question? Please co.ntact the Director of Operations by calling 250-726-7342, extension effectiveness? performance goals and measure their success. 206 • What can I give/do for others to increase Our new process will also provide an op- their effectiveness? portunity for employees to develop in their

P.O. BOX 699, UCLUELET, BC, V0R 3A0 www.ufn.ca • What does our team (and the YG overall) roles through planned learning and develop- look like when we are at our best? ment activities President’s Report March, 2020 | Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk 3 Priorities Starting To Come Together

hen your Legisla- thank Rohan for all his our community, and won’t have to learn and speak it as they grow up, ture was elected hard work making this travel elsewhere like they’ve had to is exciting to see. This is one of the last year, we set transition happen. in the past. foundations of restoring our culture, Wthree main priorities for The next step is to I was in Ottawa February 10-12 for and as our young people become the immediate future: Mak- bring more of the ser- Land Claims Agreements Coalition more fluent speaking in our language, ing improvements in our vices that have been meetings and found it very interesting we can see real progress. It’s almost housing, the mental health provided by the Nuu- to hear from a number of other First like the rebirth of our languages. and well-being of our cit- chah-nulth Tribal Coun- Nations across the country who are in There were encouraging stories izens, and post-secondary cil home to Hitacu. similar to situations as ours. about First Nations children in the education. With the improved The issues are similar to ours, in- Yukon, in particular, who are becoming We continue to focus on funding Yuułuʔiłʔath cluding evolving into self-governing more fluent and comfortable in their all three areas, and we’re Chuck McCarthy has received from the Nations, and it doesn’t matter where own language. We are beginning to pleased to be able to say PRESIDENT federal government, they are located. Most Nations have see that happen here with the collect- we’ve made some import- we will now be able to more access to land than we do, yet ive efforts of our Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ language ant steps forward in re- offer more services for still face the same challenges in terms teachers and learners. gards to mental health. As you can our citizens right here. of economic development and restora- As we continue to see signs of prog- read in this version of the Umacuk, That will mean consistent service tion of our language and culture. ress with our children, the new de- following the lead direction of the delivery, as the new staff we’re add- A lot of Nations are focusing on re- velopments in Social Services, and our Executive, Dr. Rohan Ghatak has an- ing will be available throughout the vitalizing their languages, which is one Department heads come on board and nounced that Child Protection services week to those needing assistance. Our of the most important things we can begin to come together as a team, we will be provided from within our Na- citizens will be able to get help and be doing today. Teaching our language can see our Executive’s vision starting tion starting this month. I’d like to the services when they need them, in to our children, and watching them to come together.

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Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ artifacts, including a mask and small fish trap. Our Resources 4 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk | March, 2020 Herring Harvest Season Has Arrived he annual ƛusmit (herring) spawn harvesters who participate in gathering the vessel. seconds to destroy bacteria. Blanching and siiḥm̓uu (herring roe) har- of roe are encouraged and required to During Harvest: herring eggs in salted boiling drinking- vest season is any day now. Cit- report the amount of spawn gathered Wash hands with drinking-quality quality water will also reduce bacteria Tizens are encouraged to maintain the (Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Fisheries Regulation, Pt 3). water and soap before handling eggs. levels: to blanch add eggs to salted- Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ cultural and nutritional Citizens require a harvesting license Where possible, rinse eggs using boiling water for 1 minute, remove practice gathering herring spawn. prior to harvesting. Applications can drinking-quality water or use boiled and add to chilled boiled salted water. It is advised that any harvest of roe be found at www.ufn.ca/forms/ under and cooled salt-water to preserve taste If cooking is not preferred, be aware is performed outside of the Ucluelet Forms > Lands & Resources > Resource (38 g of salt per litre or two heaping there is always a risk with eating raw Inlet and surrounding sanitary outfall Harvesting > YFN Form RH-1 to RH5. tablespoons in 4 cups is equivalent seafood. areas. Generally, it is not advisable to Submit forms to the Lands and Re- to sea-water specific gravity of 1.026). Under refrigerated storage at 4⁰C harvest herring roe within the shell- sources Department, Fisheries and Rinsing helps to reduce some of the or lower, seafood will have a shelf-life fish sanitary closure of Ucluelet Inlet, Wildlife Manager, Jonquil Crosby at bacteria that may be present. of 1-3 days. regardless of the location (i.e. closer [email protected], or directly at the Use ice made with drinking-quality If you become ill: to the head of the inlet). Cixʷatin Centre. For more information water to keep eggs cold. If you become ill with any of the fol- Harvesting herring roe within a sani- call: 250.726.7342. Place harvested eggs immediately lowing symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal tary closure runs the risk of a person Reducing risks: on plenty of ice in a cooler or tote cramps, fever, vomiting, nausea, or getting sick from Vibrio Cholera and E. Following the small vibrio cholera to keep product cold (less than 4°C) blood in the stool after eating herring Coli bacteria. Although rare in our wat- outbreak in 2018 around Qualicum and minimize time outside of cold eggs, you are advised to visit your ers, the bacteria survive better in low Beach (from the consumption of con- storage. This will prevent bacteria from health care provider. Individuals with salinity (i.e. after large rainfall events). taminated herring roe) Health Canada growing. less stomach acid (young children, The sanitary closure (23.2) in Uclue- completed a Human Risk Assessment After Harvest: elderly and those taking antacids) and/ let Inlet has been in place for many and precautionary measures. Time Always keep harvested eggs cold, or with underlying medical conditions years (pre-1997); at first due to vessel and temperature control are the most including during transportation. Re- (i.e. chronic liver disease, people with moorage and standard domestic dis- important factors affecting the growth frigerate or freeze as soon as possible. a compromised immune system and charges. The closure was expanded in of Vibrio bacteria in seafood. Carrying It is important to avoid delays between people with other chronic illnesses) November 2016 following wastewater out some key steps before, during, harvest and refrigeration. should be particularly aware of these treatment plant modelling. Prior to and after harvesting can reduce some Wash hands with drinking-quality possible symptoms and seek medical the expansion, there were two pro- of the risks. water and soap before handling eggs. care immediately. hibited areas, 23.2 and a 300m circle Before Harvest: Use drinking-quality water in prepar- Usually the illness is self-limiting and closure around the outfall. The expan- Sanitize totes and equipment used ing herring eggs. of short duration (less than one week, sion of closure 23.2 jogged it out into for harvest and storage prior to use Sanitize equipment and utensils used usually 1-3 days). Newcombe Channel. with a sanitizing agent. Include any for handling herring eggs. For immediate help, call the nurse As an indicator of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ main- surfaces seafood may come in contact Cook herring eggs to an internal line at 811, or Drug Poison Info Line taining traditional foods practices, with, such as rakes and surfaces within temperature of 63⁰C for at least 15 at 1.800.567.8911. Kwisitis Visitor Centre Construction Starts CLUELET - Parks Canada would parking may be limited. During phase like to inform the public that two, especially for larger vehicles like infrastructure work to upgrade RVs, visitors can find more parking Uthe Kwisitis Visitor Centre building in the day-use areas by turning right in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve at the T junction, where Wick Road has begun. meets the beach. We ask visitors to This includes the restoration of the respect all on-site signage, and be building exterior that is nearing the aware of some minor disturbances, end of its lifecycle, as well as neces- including construction noise and tem- sary repairs to interior spaces that porary closures of certain areas. have sustained water damage. This The exterior and interior building work will ensure the Kwisitis Visitor work is one of a number of infra- Centre, recognized as a Federal Herit- structure upgrades in recent years age Building, as well as the national to protect and preserve this iconic park reserve’s premier iconic build- building in the national park reserve. ing and primary visitor centre, can Past projects include a new roof for better withstand the elements of the the Kwisitis Visitor Centre and a re- West Coast and continue to serve as paved parking lot. a place of wonder for visitors in the This work is part of the largest years ahead. infrastructure plan in the history of Construction will occur in two Parks Canada. These investments in phases to minimize the impact to Parks Canada’s heritage, visitor and visitors. During the first phase of waterway infrastructure ensure safe, work, from February to mid-March high quality and meaningful experi- 2020 when visitation is normally lower, ences for visitors, enabling Canadians the Visitor Centre will be closed to to discover nature and connect with all visitor access. During the second history all across the country. phase, the Visitor Centre will reopen Information on what visitors can to visitors as the work continues until do in the national park reserve, and summer 2020. Impacts to visitors dur- updates on the infrastructure work, ing this second phase are expected can be found at parkscanada.gc.ca/ to be minimal. pacificrim, Facebook at www.face- Visitor safety is of the utmost im- book.com/PacificRimNPR, Twitter at portance to Parks Canada. During @PacificRimNPR, or by calling Re- construction, visitors can expect serve Administration Assistant Niamh scaffolding around the building and O’Reilly at 250-726-3500. Social Services March, 2020 | Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk 5 Invasive Species Youth Big, Positive Changes Summit March 13-15 he Invasive Species Council of BC is hosting the 2020 Youth Summit at In Social Services the University of British Columbia in TVancouver March 13-15. ITACU – Some big, positive the Nation’s teenagers. This free event is expected to attract over changes are taking place in “We have a new program right 100 youth from across the province, and the Yuułuʔiłʔath Government’s now in the community where we is open to any youth (aged 15-30 years) SocialH Services department. are catering to 20 teenagers so they and partner organizations from across BC. Dr. Rohan Ghatak, Manager of can get after school education and Travel subsidies are available to support the Social Services, says Child Protection training,” he says. “Basically every- attendance of Indigenous youth. services will be all handled within thing from the Warrior program to The 2020 Youth Summit is an exciting, the Nation, in-house, as of March 31. traditional knowledge teaching and active and progressive event that will help “This will provide us with better physical education.” young people engage with a culture of knowledge because we are on the Education Support Worker Adam service, learn from local changemakers, and ground dealing with people every Gleeson has left, and his replace- amplify their voices. The storyteller lineup day, and we know what the con- ment is expected to start in includes folk musician Luke Wallace, Patti ditions are,” he says “It’s become mid-April. Beer, and Ocean Wise biologist and Justin easier for us to advocate on our Dr. Ghatak adds Social Services Perry, a local Indigenous youth leader, as children’s behalf because we live is also planning to add profession- well as volunteers based in Williams Lake, where they do. We can get bet- als to help improve nursing and Kamloops and Vancouver. ter results because we can better health care. An evening reception at the Beatty Bio- identify the problems, and we are “By adding nursing and mental diversity Museum (in the shadow of a able to provide a more affirmative health psychologists, that will really 26-meter-long blue whale skeleton) will outcome to what is a very hard help, and we are hoping to get give attendees an opportunity to recognize area.” that started in the near future,” he the volunteers who have gone above and Dr. Ghatak, who arrived in Hitacu says. “We are also trying to improve beyond in their service. A communications three months ago, notes that a upon our Electronic Medical Record workshop will wrap up the weekend, as Dr. Rohan Ghatak provincial agency had been doing services. participants will learn to use traditional the work for the Nation, but adds “I joined the organization in Nov- and social media to be heard and inspire “Bringing it in-house makes more “We are full steam ahead, and we ember, and we’ve moved ahead others to action. changes, especially with the changes have a lot of things in the pipeline from where we started. I’m really For more information contact Caitlyn in our new Childcare building.” that we’re working on.” looking forward to seeing the prog- Therrien Iannone, Indigenous Coordinator, at That’s not the only change in That includes additional after- ress we will make in the future,” 604-715-8936 or email: [email protected] Social Services, he states, adding school education and training for he adds.

CANOE JOURNEY 2020 PADDLE TO SNUNEYMUXW

Are you interested in being involved with Canoe Journey 2020?

We want to know who is committed to being a part of the Canoe Journeys this upcoming summer. We are looking to hear from people who want to be part of the paddling team (primary, or backup paddlers), as well as support and ground crew. We would also like to hear from people who would be willing to share a song and/or dance at our hosting night, or would teach a song/dance to the paddling team for them to share with other communities along the journey.

• The journey will be landing in Snuneymuxw in Nanaimo on July 27th with protocol continuing until August 1st. The paddle is expected to take about 2 weeks.

If you would like to be a part of the paddling team it is required that you attend mandatory training and protocol sessions leading up to the journey. It is important that the entire crew begins and ends the journey strong and healthy; physically, mentally, and spiritually.

How to get involved: Please submit brief letter of interest, by email ([email protected]), by phone (Melody Charlie: 250-266-2507), or in person (700 Wya Road, Hitacu, BC).

Thank you in advance for being involved!

P.O. BOX 699, UCLUELET, BC, V0R 3A0 www.ufn.ca

Training 6 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk | March, 2020 West Coast Gender Wellbeing Sessions March 6

r. Sandrina de Finney of decolonial systems change initia- and resurgence, restoring the University of Victoria tives by encouraging connections our sacred gender teach- and Pawa Haiyupis will be to traditional waterways, lands, ings, and effective wit- Done of the keynote speakers for languages, songs and ceremonies. nessing and practice. Our the March 6th West Coast Gender Two sessions are planned for the work is strength-based Wellbeing Sessions at the Cixʷatin day: and shifts the focus away Centre. Session 1: Honouring Indigenous from a focus on trauma Sandrina, an associate profes- Gender Wellbeing 9:30 am-12:30 pm and blame, to one of sor in the Faculty of Human and Canada is facing an “epidemic” dignity and resurgence. Social Development at UVic, is (United Nations, 2012) of gender- Our team will use land- a lead researcher with the Siem based violence against Indigenous based materials, artwork Smun’eem Indigenous Child Wel- girls, women, and 2Spirit people. and stories to invite par- fare Research Network, and lead The pathways to gender-based ticipants to share and researcher for Sisters Rising: Hon- violence are linked to the ob- explore how we can sup- ouring Indigenous Body and Land jectification of Indigenous women port First Nations gender Sovereignty (sistersrising.uvic.ca), throughout colonial history. This wellbeing. part of an international study on objectification is fueled by dispos- Session 2: Caring for the gendered and sexualized violence. session from our homelands, iden- Caregivers in Community- Sisters Rising promotes Indigenous tities, and positive gender roles. based Practice 1-3 pm youth-engaged, land-based gender In this applied workshop, we In this interactive circle, wellbeing activities. She is also a share the story of Sisters Rising, an we invite caregivers to ex- recipient of the Award for Excel- Indigenous-led, community-based plore how we “care for lence in Research-Inspired Teaching, project focused on honouring In- the caregiver” who sup- the Distinguished Alumni award, digenous teachings for gender port Indigenous women and the Teaching Excellence Award. wellbeing and sovereignty. who have experienced Dr. Sandrina de Finney Pawa Haiyupis - Pawa Sisters Rising hosts workshops gender-based violence. (pawatsqʷačiił) is Ahousaht, Tla- with Elders, knowledge holders and This circle is for front line o-qui-aht, French, and Scottish. youth participants in Indigenous caregivers, including family, front with the same legacies of colonial She has 21-years of facilitating communities across BC. Our work- line and agency staff, and com- violence that impact the women transformational gatherings in shops use the arts and land-based munity care providers (health care and families we work with. How First Nation communities and pro- materials to explore topics such as providers, educators, social work- do we do the crucial work of heal- vides meaningful engagement in land- and water-based wellbeing ers, etc.). Caregivers carry diffi- ing, safety planning and support cult workloads in our communities, in ways that restore dignity and while seeking to provide culturally- cultural safety? This sharing circle grounded and trauma-informed will hold up the important work of Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) care. We invite you to join us for caregivers and explore Indigenous interactive, embodied and cultural approaches to trauma-informed COHI Services activities to share how to sustain care. ourselves in this work. Caring for To register call Vickie at 250-726- ourselves is especially important for 5104 or email: womensoutreach@ First Nations caregivers who live wccrs.ca Fluoride Varnish • Is applied to your child’s teeth up to four times a year • Helps prevent cavities by making the outside layer of the teeth stronger Island businesses invited to forum • Can start as soon as your child has teeth • Teeth are wiped dry and the varnish is applied with a small brush • Fluoride varnish willl not be applied if your child has an allergy to wood on trades and apprenticeship resins (colophony). Wood resins are found in many products such as sunscreen and chewing gum. It is not a common allergy. unique trades forum is being workforce, women and Indigenous • Takes only seconds to apply offered to Vancouver Island peoples in trades, employer tax cred- businesses in Campbelll River its, wage subsides, and apprentice- BEFORE AFTER Aon March 30 to build a stronger ship incentive grants. Sealants community workforce. The forum will be emceed by • Help protect teeth from getting cavities Hosted by the North Vancouver Mary Ruth Snyder, Executive Director, • Deep pits and grooves on the top of Island Aboriginal Training Society Campbell River & District Chamber back teeth are sealed (NVIATS) and Industry Training of Commerce and include speakers • Do not require freezing Authority (ITA), Community Con- from Automotive Retailers Associa- • Are easy to do nections: Employer Forum on Appren- tion, Barkley Project Group, BC Hy- • Last a long time ticeship will share Indigenous culture dro, Indigenous Works, ITA, North with industries on the Island and en- Island Employment Foundations So- gage them in conversations that will ciety, NVIATS, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal strengthen their understanding and Council, Tla’amin Nation, Vancouver Temporary Fillings (ART/IST) BEFORE AFTER appreciation of Indigenous culture. Island Construction Association, and • Treat tooth decay in children as young as one year of age The forum will enable employers to Wei Wai Kum First Nation. • Don’t require freezing be more open and involved in train- The forum is on March 30 from 9 • Are pain free ing apprentices. am to 4 pm at the Maritime Heritage • Are done quickly Speakers will provide valuable in- Centre at 621 Island Hwy in Campbell • Keep the tooth healthy until the child is formation on trades training and River. There is no registration fee, old enough to have a permanent filling apprenticeship opportunities, training and lunch will be provided. • May reduce the need for dental models within Vancouver Island In- Businesses interested in attending treatment in hospital under a general anesthetic digenous communities, ideas to build the forum are asked to register by community connections, strategies March 20 to Barb Clarkson at bclark- to develop a stronger community [email protected] or 250-286-3455. Briefs March, 2020 | Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk 7 Indigenous Youth Leadership Opportunity Shingrix Vaccine Available

re you an Indigenous youth com- learning, provide opportunities for In- he Shingrix Vaccine is now avail- maximum dispensing fee of $10, and munity member with a passion digenous youth to learn about environ- able for patients who are 65-69 maximum days supply of 100 days, for environmental justice? mental and Indigenous law, and give years of age, and the cost is 100 along with maximum units of two AWest Coast Environmental Law is cur- young leaders a voice in the strategic perT cent reimbursable. per lifetime, effective February 12, 2020. rently seeking three Indigenous youth direction of our organization. Sally Kwan, Pharmacy Assessor – For further information, contact Sally (aged 19-29) to join our Board of Dir- For more information visit Health Benefits for the First Nations at 1-855-550-5454 or by email at sally. ectors. These youth board positions https://www.wcel.org/job-posting/ Health Authority, notes there is a [email protected] are meant to support intergenerational opportunity-indigenous-youth-leaders Island businesses invited to forum Invite to Port Alberni Open House on trades and apprenticeship Western Canada Marine Response on hand to discuss our plans, job op- Corporation (WCMRC) is the certi- portunities and answer any questions A unique trades forum is being of- in trades, employer tax credits, wage fied Response Organization on the on spill response. fered to Vancouver Island businesses in subsides, and apprenticeship incentive west coast tasked with responding to WCMRC is wanting to work with Campbelll River on March 30 to build grants. marine based oil spills and they are the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ government regarding a stronger community workforce. The forum will be emceed by building a new base in Port Alberni working with WCMRC on developing Hosted by the North Vancouver Mary Ruth Snyder, Executive Director, with assets in Ucluelet. Geographic Response Strategies (GRS). Island Aboriginal Training Society Campbell River & District Chamber WCMRC is inviting members of the They want to identify areas along the (NVIATS) and Industry Training Au- of Commerce and include speakers Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ government, staff, and the shore that would be critical to the thority (ITA), Community Connections: from Automotive Retailers Association, entire community to attend an open Nation and then develop protection Employer Forum on Apprenticeship will Barkley Project Group, BC Hydro, In- house in Ucluelet on Thursday, March strategies for those locations in the share Indigenous culture with indus- digenous Works, ITA, North Island Em- 12 from 6-8 p.m. They will have staff event of a spill. tries on the Island and engage them ployment Foundations Society, NVIATS, in conversations that will strengthen Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, Tla’amin Looking for Child Care Workers their understanding and appreciation Nation, Vancouver Island Construction of Indigenous culture. The forum will Association, and Wei Wai Kum First he qʷayac̓iikʔiis Headstart Child- Responsible Adult (One x Maternity enable employers to be more open Nation. care Centre is now open and the Leave, part-time position) and involved in training apprentices. The forum is on March 30 from 9 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government – Uclue- Cook (One part-time Maternity Leave Speakers will provide valuable in- am to 4 pm at the Maritime Heritage Tlet First Nation is seeking applications position) formation on trades training and ap- Centre at 621 Island Hwy in Campbell from interested candidates to join our Early Child Care Educator Assistant prenticeship opportunities, training River. There is no registration fee, and team of educators and support staff. (for casual/substitute work) models within Vancouver Island In- lunch will be provided. The qʷayac̓iikʔiis Headstart Childcare Other ECCE specialized certification digenous communities, ideas to build Businesses interested in attending the Centre provides inclusive programs (e.g. Infant/Toddler, Special Needs) (for community connections, strategies to forum are asked to register by March in a safe and healthy environment, casual/substitute work) develop a stronger community work- 20 to Barb Clarkson at bclarkson@ including programs in culture and lan- Due to the potential increase in de- force, women and Indigenous peoples nviats.com or 250-286-3455. guage, education, health promotion, mand for childcare services, casual or nutrition, parent and family involve- part-time employment arrangements ment, social support, and cultural in- could turn into long-term or full-time clusion. We believe in the importance employment upon agreement between of nurturing the mind, body and spirit the YG-UFN and the employee. through play, culture and exploration. To apply, submit your cover letter, We strive to build strong relationships resume, and three recent employment with children and their families. We references to [email protected] or know the importance of trust and drop off your application package to value each child’s learning experience the attention of the Director of Oper- while strengthening their skills and ations at 700 Wya Road, Hitac̓u. experience. Applicants are encouraged to submit The following positions will remain copies of the paperwork and certifi- posted until filled and we welcome cates required under the Child Care applications for substitute, casual and Licensing Regulation to expedite the part-time work opportunities that may hiring process. arise in the future: For questions, contact the Director Early Child Care Educator (One of Operations by calling 250-726-7342, Maternity Leave, full-time position) extension 206. Oral Health Initiative

he Children’s Oral Health Initiative A COHI Aide is a member of the (COHI) is a tooth decay preven- community who has undergone First tion program aimed at children Nations Health Authority COHI Aide agedT 0-7, their caregivers and prenatal Training prior to providing fluoride women. COHI provides annual screen- varnish applications and oral health ings, fluoride varnish applications, education. preventative sealants and temporary They are qualified to work independ- fillings, as well as community and ently, but also work in collaboration family education and support. with a dental professional ,either a Families with children enrolled in dental therapist or a dental hygienist, COHI receive oral health information to provide additional COHI services in and supplies such as toothbrushes, the community. COHI is fun, and pro- tooth paste and floss to help keep vides a positive, pain-free and gentle teeth healthy. approach to dentistry for your child. The Hitacu dental professional is For more information, call Beverly Melanie Breaker, and COHI Aide is at 250-510-7515 or Email: Beverly.mc- Beverly McCarthy. [email protected] Safety 8 Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Umacuk | March, 2020 YG Signs Letter of Expectation With RCMP

ITACU - President Chuck Mc- and their parents with education traditions, ceremonies, language and Carthy and Ucluelet RCMP De- about drug and alcohol consump- customs used by many citizens of the tachment Commander Steven tion and abuse, including delivering community. HMancini signed a Letter of Expectation presentations at organized Youth Pro- The purpose of the training is to between Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ and the RCMP grams such as the Warrior Program. educate new officers regarding the following approval by the Executive As well, they will engage in drug beliefs, customs and ways of life prac- of the Legislature in January, commit- prevention activities like maintaining ticed by the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ. ting to improving the safety, security, a police presence in areas known The original four-year agreement health and wellbeing of the citizens to be drug hot spots, and share in- started in 2014 between the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ. formation on public safety matters Government and the Toquaht Nation Both Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ and the RCMP through a variety of media platforms, Government Triparite Agreement and agreed to uphold the mutually-shared including the Umacuk, YG Facebook the federal government, represented values of professionalism, respect, and website. by Public Safety Canada. To establish compassion and effective communica- Hitacu, supported by a dedicated Increased policing presence in Hitacu the terms and conditions under which tion, and work together through the RCMP officer. includes working with YG staff to set the government’s communities would Community Consultative Group to ad- Regarding the first priority, the RCMP up and maintain an office in Hitacu. receive police services pursuant to the dress mutual priorities and objectives. will maintain a police presence in the A First Nations Police (FNP) officer Framework Agreement. “This Letter of Expectation is intend- community in the areas, and during will meet with the Community Con- It included provisions calling for the ed to define and promote positive peak times, when public intoxication sultative Group at least every three RCMP assigning one member who will and cooperative working relations and is identified as being a problem. It will months, or as required, to discuss devote 100 per cent of their regular aid in the clarification of the policing include regular checks at the Hitacu the progress of community policing working hours to the policing needs of relationship,” says President McCarthy. dock and other locations identified by priorities and activities. They will also each community – within three months “The goal is to ensure that the YG Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, including impaired boat- ensure receipt by the YG Executive of of the agreement being signed. receives dedicated and responsive ing and police check-stop programs the monthly Aboriginal Community The RCMP was required to enforce First Nation Community Policing in and driver/operator education. Policing Report to review while ensur- Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ law as well as their regu- addition to the existing core policing Community engagement and com- ing privacy rules are respected. lar duties and functions.. provided by the RCMP.” munications includes having FNP of- The FNP officer will also liaise with They were required to provide each It includes four priorities, concerning ficers attending and participating in YG staff to organize and support an government with reports dealing with 1. Public intoxication and open liquor, various community functions/events annual cultural awareness session their services provided on a quarterly 2. Adherence to speed signs in the such as cultural events, feasts, sign- for all the officers at the Ucluelet basis. community of Hitacu, 3. Community ing ceremonies and community group RCMP Detachment, which may in- Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ was required to provide engagement and communications, meetings as requested by YG. clude presentations by Elders and Cul- a policing facility that would be rented and 4. Increased RCMP presence in They will also provide you, teens tural Leaders regarding Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ by the RCMP. Come see our plans for a new Port Alberni | Ucluelet spill response base.

Western Canada Marine Response (WCMRC) is building a new on-water spill response base in Port Alberni | Ucluelet. The base Please join us at our will be located on Port Alberni Port Authority property along Harbour Road with vessels forward stationed in Ucluelet. Open House and Job Fair Construction of the new base is expected to begin in early 2020 We invite you to learnlearn moremore aboutabout thethe newnew Port Nanaimo Alberni - and be operational in late 2021. responseUcluelet response base at our base upcoming at our upcoming open house open and house job fair.and WCMRCjob fair. WCMRC representatives representatives will be on will hand be on to hand discuss to discuss our Why is this needed? plans,our plans, job opportunitiesjob opportunities and and gather gather your your feedback. feedback. We Welook WCMRC is required to build several new spill response bases to forwardlook forward to seeing to seeing you there.you there. meet enhanced response requirements associated with the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. DATE: Thursday, MarchMarch 12,12, 2020 TIME: Drop inin anytimeanytime between between 6 5 p.m. p.m. and and 8 8 p.m. p.m. These new bases will double the current capacity to respond to LOCATION: BestUcluelet Western Aquarium,Aquarium Barclay Hotel, spills and cut response times in half in South Coast waters. 4277180 Main Stamp Street, Avenue, Ucluelet Port Alberni

WCMRC is the Transport Canada-certified marine spill response organization for Canada’s West Coast. Our mandate under the Canada Shipping Act is to be prepared to respond to marine oil spills along British Columbia’s entire coastline. We have been cleaning up spills in B.C. for 40 years.