Simpcw First Nation NEWSLETTER VOLUME 20 ISSUE 12 DECEMBER 1ST 2020

MANDATORY MASKS Seasons Greetings! Please be aware that a mask is now required inside the band office and in all public spaces. If you have an appointment in the health department you will be given a medical mask for your visit.

SIMPCW FIRST NATION OFFICE CLOSURES – WINTER 2020

December 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31th 2020 & January 1, 2021 – Offices are closed Office will -re open Monday January 4th 2021 Office will be open December 24th 2020 8:00am - noon

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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Elections 2021 Important Dates

Notice of Nomination Meeting, 3rd Friday in January Post Electors List, January 31 Deadline for Changes to Electors List, February 28 Nomination Meeting, 1st Sunday in the month of March Notice of Election, 30 days prior to election date

Where there is no candidate nominated for both the office of Kúkwpi7 and TЌwenem7i’ple7: - the poll to elect the Kúkwpi7 and TЌwenem7i’ple7 will be held on the 4th Sunday in the month of April between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; or

Where there are candidates nominated for both the office of Kúkwpi7 and TKwenem7i’ple the poll: -To elect Kúkwpi7 will be held on the 2nd Sunday in the month of April between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and -To elect TK’wenem7i’ple7 will be held on the 1st Sunday of the month of May between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

COVID-19 CONTINGENCY PLAN In the event there are still restrictions on public gatherings due to COVID the elections will be postponed until such time as it is safe to conduct an election. A new temporary regulatory option allows First Nations leaders to continue exercising their roles and du- ties within their communities for up to 6 months, with the potential to extend for another 6 months. The final decision to hold or postpone an election belongs to the community leadership. ISC will support First Nations leaders in whichever option they choose. Visit New First Nations regulations coming into effect. https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2020/04/statement-by-the-minister-of- indigenous-services-on-the-first-nations-election-cancellation-and-postponement-regulations-prevention- of-diseases-com.html

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December 2020

Social Development Merry Christmas

Secwepemc Children and Family Service Agency Child Welfare • 4 Staff assisted with the Prince George Engagement. 3 staff assisted with the Kamloops Engagement. ● No statistical change in children in care • 2 staff attended and participated in SFN’s Jurisdiction Strategic Planning Session ● 3 new incidents in November

● IBGS implementation for all • 2 staff attend our Sect 92.1 agreement negotiations with BC. Social Workers in BC and then Canada. Requested changes to • HR Committee meeting & attended the monthly board meeting. BC for IBGS recognition in BC Courts & training for BC judges for IGBS communities. • Carmen Hance is the Board President for the next year Jurisdiction

• ISC approved an additional fund- ing to be received in December 2020.

• No funding received from BC as of November 25, 2020.

• Virtual tripartite meetings with Lisa Wortelboer Canada, CIRNA & BC Simpcw Family Preservation Caseworker • 2 Urban Engagements were held (PG & Kamloops). Edmonton Presenting at the Kamloops Engagement post-poned due to COVID-19.

• Virtual In-Community/Urban Engagements to be posted soon.

• Drafting a Summary of our en- gagements for Chief & Council & Community All in person prevention programming is • Scheduling follow-up engage- on hold, until it is safe to resume due to ments for Vancouver, Prince George & Kamloops when it is COVID-19. Please watch for virtual safe to do so.

programming or activities.

“Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every date.” Helen Steiner Rice

Carmen Hance

Social Development Manager [email protected] Box 220, Barriere, BC. V0E 1E0

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Simpcw First Nation

December 2020

Social Development We have been busy planning the jurisdiction events for our “away from home” families. The weekend of October 23 we had an event n Prince George which was well attended, I thought! The weekend of November 13 to 15th we had an event in Kamloops for on and away from home members to provide infor- mation on the Yecwemintem Re Kwseltkten Kt .

If you need to see me please call ahead. You will be screened before you can come into my office. I will be dropping off renewal forms in the mailbox to clients the week before SA day, you can return them to the drop box by the main office by the end of that week. If you fail to return your renewal form by that Friday, your cheque will be held.

Membership MY HOURS I finally received status cards. As I got a limited amount of cards, registered Admin. Clerk Simpcw First Nation members will be served first. There is a fee of $50 to non- Mondays band members. You will be required to have 2 pieces of ID in order to apply 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a card. Thanks in advance for understanding. Fridays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. I would like to encourage band members to update their address if they have moved. Please remind family members to do the same. There is a form on our Simpcw First Nation site or for long distance members, call our toll free Membership number. If you are in Vancouver you can make an appointment to get a card. Fridays The number to call is 236-330-9961 or toll free 1-800-567-9604. 8 a.m. to noon

There are still band members on the list who have passed away, the Executor Social Development can either send me a copy of the death certificate and I will submit it to Indige- Tuesday to Thursday nous Service Canada or you can submit when you register for the executor of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the estate. You will need at least three copies of the death certificate in order Closed during lunch to complete all of the transactions regarding the estate. CONTACT

Janet Donald

[email protected] 250-672-9995 EXT 243 1-800-678-1129

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Happy Holidays to All!

As we near the Holiday Season, I am wishing you a safe and happy holiday season filled with love and compassion, care for yourself and others, and memories that you can cherish in your heart in the days to come. We are truly blessed…

Councilor Martha Matthew

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This is a Private House for Sale sale For more details please call phone number on the poster

$300,000.00 .

THIS HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 2004

Address: 109 - 3619 Louis Creek, B.c

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Simpcw Community Page

Happy Birthday : Christmas Leeann Birthday Wishes Kiera going out to Natasha Rylan Eustache Ralph McDougall And Fred Fortier From Pearl Eustache From Mary

Happy Birthday to

Christopher Eustache

Trai Donald Happy Birthday Darryl Todd Jeremy Sterling

From The Donald Family From Mom Jonsey Vanessa and Kids

I would like to wish my niece mary I would like to wish my Mackenzie a very very happy birthday grandson Pher for December 23rd love you niece. the best day ever! Love auntie JoJo Happy Birthday and wishes for many more to celebrate! Happy birthday to my nefhew josh philip for december 4th love auntie Lots of Love, JoJo Gramma and Grandpa Mike Happy 25th birthday to my daughter

cecile watchmaker -bowie ❤ love Another year older! Happy Birthday mama Darryl! Wishing you many more years to celebrate! Lots of love, Mom Jay and Dad Mike!

Janet

Happy Birthday to My Brother Patrick Eustache From Deanne Eustache

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