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J.L.i .W., `LC.er _ fbm.ap.,MAIwM,.kba. M4I Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu- chah -nulth -aht since 1974 m Iil+N.ation. xlail l'nJu.l Vol. 41 - No. 05 -May 15, 2014 haasitsa "Interesting News" SalesAgrtrmem No. YM47176 Tseshaht woman wins documentary film award and for those working in middle and high tir Omise ilion schools." Ha- Shilth-Sa Reporter The film was entered info the Cowichan Aboriginal international Film festival at tannest.), B.C. A young Tseshaht a time when Watts was working on her woman has won an award at the Ce- %. final exams for her University Transfer w char Aboriginal International Film Program. festival for a documentary film about During the month of April, Watts would aboriginal teen parenting. spend her days cramming for final exams Nicole Watts, now 21, became pregnant and her evenings taking pan in the film at the age of 15. Asa young mother. Ni- festival. cole sought out es for teen parents L Her efforts off. She not only won In Port Alberni and quickly noticed that paid "IF first place in Best Documentary for Youth many of the teaching materials had line over 18 Award at the Cowichan Aborigi- relevance to the aboriginal population. nal International Film Festival on April "Most of the parenting videos 1 raw 25, but she scholarship to the were about nuclear families or non -native also won. Gulf Island School of Film and Toles,. parents," Walls said, adding the videos sion. and compo- missed cultural community Watts has created a teen parenting film from an aboriginal perspective. Nicole Watts is still frying to figure out which nents that are so strong in the first nations says a teen mother, Nicole was also invited to Soon, the list of interviewees grew to Greer path she ways to follow, but include the parent of a baby with Fetal she loves the visual arts and will defi- "Aboriginal people are so community- take part films Syndrome, teen parents who nitely use her scholarship. She is looking based. We always have each other, even Inspired by the idea of parenting Alcohol talk- were themselves in the foster care system forward to spending summertime with we didn't grow up on the reserve," for aboriginal teens, Nicole began mothers with first not. her now six-year-old daughter Tia and Warn said. ing to Robertson about ideas fora new and non -aboriginal babies. her fiancé Damon. Al the age of 19, Nicole reconnected documentary. was film was completed in 2013 and Watts plans to enter her video in mom with her fanner drama teacher, Kerry "1 thought it was a good idea because The for viewers, who contests and hopes it will gain iniema- Robertson. Robertson had begun making the statistics are so high for aboriginal will be an eye-opener resources are few," arc advised to bring Kleenex. To order recognition. a documentary resource film called The en pregnancies and send via email to H"nal toward Nuu -chah- nuhh -ahi Parenting Path, which focused on Nuu - she said. the para, a request "It's geared The cost is Vancouver Island first nations, but ehah- nulth families. Roberta. and Watts began filming Our Julian. tmcaigrgpnilsom. and 's also useful for non -natives," said Looking for people with experience in Stories: By First Nations Teen Parents $10. doe is described as a frank, heart- Watts. The difference for rune is our cul - dealing with young first nations families, back in 2012 with funding from the The exploration the ture; there may be differences in family Robertson contacted Nicole's mother, Vancouver Island Health Authority. They warming, emotional of teen mothers experience of first nations teen pregnancy teachings but they're very similar, she Jackie Warm. who works in the Nuu - starred by Interviewing continued. chah- reilth Tnbal Council's Aboriginal taking part in the Hummingbird Daycare and parenting. had "This film is for anyone," Watts said. I ter overall message is to young first na- Infant Development Program as the Mother's Group, something Watts a good for young "You arc not alone." Senior Early Years Outreach Worker. As been involved with. "It is resource parents tions parents Ditidaht Nation helps make Team BC the team to beat liy Debora Steel I";1 Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter
Ditidaht-They've only been paddling for three years now, but the young people of Ditidaht Nation are dominating in canoe Eight competition.of the 15 young people from the nation who mended a selection camp for the North American Indigenous Games have been given the nod for the 36 -mcm- her Term BC. Four will compete in under 14, three will compete in 16 and under and one in 19 and under. They'll head off to Regina for the games, held July 20 to
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celebrate their accomplishment . On the team is grimy Edgar, 12 (Grade fi), I by Debora Steel Rachel Johnston, 15 (Grade 9), Kyle P9mo Mack, 12 (Grade 6k Jari Tate, 13 (Grade Eight Ditidaht youth, seen with coach Peter Amos (for right), have been selected to the B.C. canoe team for the North 7), Schmitt Sutherland, 14, (Grade 8), American Indigenous Games to he held in Regina duly 20 to July 27. The team is made up of 36 members totaL Tristan Tate, 14, (Grade 8), and Chayton a for the youth, some of Enderby to train. For the Ditidaht youth, Sat, 16 (Grade I0), who also serves as "It was transformational." she said. It big experience village. paddling seems to be in their blood and the assistant coach. was cold, and they were long days, said whom rarely leave the remote said in their genes, said Gran. The selection camp was held in Fnderby Cerna, but the improvements in the pad- Team BC is the team to beat, some Yukon came out to Continued an page 19. April 25 to April 27. (:ecru Sutherland, dlers were noticeable. "Our kids were on the team who great before, but they were amazing, m of Sebastian and social service If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa is tasked with coor- after training with the coaches. onager of Ditidaht, P.O. Ilea 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 71112 dinating paddling activities. She said the The young people arc excised to go to LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA NEWSPAPER COLLECTION event in Enderby was -fantastic with Regina, but right now it's not yet imagin- (17) 16 of the best canoe coaches helping to able, said Gems. The adults are working 395 WELLINGTON can ST, further train the already accomplished to prepare the paddlers for what they OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1A 0114 Ditidaht paddlers. expect. Traveling out of province will be Page Shilth -Sa -May 15, 2014 2- Ha- May 15, 2014 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 3 FI I
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Non- Insured Health Benefits - NIHB Coverage - Travelling Out Side Of Country ti General Principles Dense ion f- moms, Dame Titian The Nuu -chah -ninth Tribal Council celebrated the work of Administrative Professionals April 23 with a luncheon. The tribal council acknowledged the important I. Prior approval is required. CUB Allen Jr. is heading to Yale University on a fellowship. work this group of employees provides to the ongoing success of the organization. Kleco, Limo to each and every one. 2.The client must:
a. Be eligible for the NIHB Program; and Ahousaht man pursues b. Be currently enrolled or eligible to be enrolled in a 4 6.7 quake hits off the coast and close to home provincial or territorial health insurance plan and continue doctorate in the Ivy League to meet residency requirements for provincial /territorial By Denise Dian starred shaking the three girls, ages health coverage. By Denise boon on his PhD, then returned to Victoria seven, Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter eight and II, immediately dove Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter where he continued his studies. 3. For Transportation to Medical Services: For transportation under a table and stayed there until their "I worked for NTC from 2001 to 2005 to medical services outside of the country the client must be referred for West Coast Vancouver Island -A strong father arrived. Nit-torts Former Nuu- chah-nulth Tribal as treaty manager," Atleo said. Ile went ran him provincially /territorially insured medical services by a provincial or territorial earthquake centered about 20 km off the "They to and cried," Hanson Council treaty manager Cliff Atleo Jr. is on to work for Lyackson First Nation and health care plan for treatment outside of Canada. coast of Kyuquot rattled homes and dam- shared. She credits the school's regular the winner of Yale University's 59 annual the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group before aged a government the arthquake drills for the girls' proper time in 2006. dock on evening 4. For Supplemental Health Insurance Premiums: Full-time students enrolled in Henry Roe Cloud Dissertation Writing returning to school full of April 23. '.N, 3 $ reaction to the earthquake Indian and Indig- "I completed my BA in political science -J a post secondary institution to study outside of Canada must provide a letter of Fellowship in American The magnitude 63 quake tr k at hill . While homes in Kyuquot received a at UVic in 2008 and my MA in Indig- that tuition, which is not an eligible benefit under the NIHB enous Studies. jolt from the quake, damage was confirmation K t families -'mg i _ good no Atleo is in his fourth and final year of enous Governance. also from UVic in Program, has been paid one another and kids were out playing. a. ' q;y - reported. his academic studies. Ile is finishing up a 2010," Alleo said He is hoping its ram .."' " - What is covered? resident Daisy Hanson said she According to Hanson, the government PhD in 2015. Kyinture - degree r political misma and is work- his dock located across the channel was For Supplemental Health Insurance Premiums' - was at the home of a relative fora family dam- ing on his dissertation, a requirement for The Yale fellowship that Atleo earned aged, minimally, by the quake. meeting when the earthquake struck. - The cost of privately acquired health insurance premiums for approved students a PhD. has aeon of one year. As a Roe Cloud "The house started shaking with a quick, - A series of small to moderate after - recipient, he have full - L or migrant workers and their legal dependents will be reimbursed. According to Yale University, the pres- Fellowship will jerky motion like what happens when you shocks shook the area throughout the tigious fellowship is intended to develop access to the substantial Yale library shake a snow glebe," mid Hanson. night but nobody reported feeling the For Transportation to Medical Services: - American Indian Studies at the school resources to complete his degree Ile will She midi) seemed to come in three gJ by facilitating the completion of the receive a living allowance and individual Transportation benefits when eligible clients are medically referred and approved waves with hard shaking that would The earthquake was felt throughout the doctorate by scholars working on press- medical coverage for the year that he is .r for treatment outside of Canada by a provincial or territorial health care plan. gradually slow down. And it came with This is a file photo of Ay aqua. as seen from the air taken a few years ago. northern end of Vancouver Island and ing issues related to the American Indian Mere. along the wen There arc reports Mnse. Coolly began nuking their way to the no coast. For further information on coverage outside of Country you are encouraged to experience. Atleo was delighted to hear the news that it was felt in the Lower Mainland "We could hear it rumble," she said. school, which is located high. a hill, yo was impressed with the reaction call First Nations & Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Vancouver BC toll free @ While at Yale, Atli will focus his that he won the fellowship. When the and in Noah Bay, WA. According to he mid. the shaking stopped adults safe from tsunami threats. of her young granddaughtersg hters who were 1- 800.317 -7878 research on economic activity in Nuu-- "I honestly didn't expect ìt," Hanson. t'aa tl is ',make in fled the home to gather children and By 10 p.m. everyone maned for home home with oldie Maher at the tine. hairy qta chah-nulth territories. Ile said he is very Yale University is located in New the Nuu -chap -ninth language. - check on their families.mmiliea. Everyone even- after they received word there would he According to Hanson, when their home What You Should Know 'Before" Leaving British Columbia? excited for the opportunity to work with Haven, Connecticut. It is an Ivy League Yale University Professor Ned Black - university noted for its excellence, with If you are leaving the province, you should be aware that your coverage may not hawk. high academic standards and social pres- pay all health care costs. Atleo's sudden resignation shocks NTC Through his dissertation, Atleo said he tige. It is one of the top universities in the paid by the of and world ranking with Harvard, Princeton I It was with shock and sadness that the achieve change. Health services provided outside Canada often cost more than the amount would be examining prospects is for to living Nuu-chah-nulth- and Columbia. Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council received In its own statement the Nuu -chah -ninth the Ministry of Health Services. Sometimes the difference substantial; the challenges in times. While Atleo Jr. is drilled about this rare word that A- inchul, Shawn Atleo, re- Tribal Council said it was very proud of example, the amount we pay for emergency inpatient hospital care will not aht contemporary look at controversial stuff like opportunity, he has some practical mat- signed from his position as national chief A -in-chat. 'He carries himself with dig- exceed 575 (Canadian) a day for United States of exceeds $1,000 (US) per day "I will the fish farm and mining industries," said ters to take into consideration. He and his with the Assembly of First Nations. nity and honor. Ile is a hero to our Nuu - and can be as high as 510.000 a day for intensive care. Ile also include his research partner are the proud parents of a toddler Atlm released a statement on May 2 chah-nulth communities who remains Atleo. will In addition, some items /services that may be a benefit in BC are not covered living and are expecting their second child in that explained his unexpected move. humble, living his life by two important on Nuu-chah -nulth families 'off outside the province; for example, prescription drags and optometric services. lifestyles. October. Under siege from f'dens both within principles. iisaak (Respect, with caring) the land' -type Further, the Ministry does not subsidize fees charged for ambulance service want to try to understand economic Besides getting family health insurance the AFN and without for his efforts to and hishuk ash Powell, (Everything is "I in the family must make a decision achieve the First Nations Control of one.). obtained outside BC. activity both on a small scale and a place, about which country their new baby will First Nations Education Act, announced broader scale," he added, saying he has "Shawn has always made young people We advise you to buy additional health insurance to supplement your basic Feb. looked at the Clayoquot Sound Science be born in. 5, A- inchut said he had become a a priority in his work." said NTC Vice be in coverage before you leave the province, regardless of whether you'll with blended Fortunately, Atleo's wife has family in -lightening rod distracting from the kids President Ken Warts, "and has provided Panel Recommendations another part of Canada or outside the country even if your company or travel and values Ontario, which is not too far from New and their potential," an obstacle in the youth with hope by empowering them Nuu -chah -ninth knowledge any in fees and agency can advise you about extra coverage to pay for difference western input as a means Haven, Connecticut. important work of improving education with the knowledge that anything is pos- with scientific to provide benefits not covered by the Ministry. If you have a pre- existing The family plans to make the big move for First Nations children Bible." to land -use and resource management medical condition, you must mention this when purchasing additional insurance of first to Connecticut in August. The statement read 'We have worked Ile has worked hard over many years Atleo spoke of recent efforts as most policies will not cover treatment of that condition outside the province. return to culture through lan- Ile expects to finish his dissertation, very hard to achieve a new conversation in a difficult environment, in challenging ,% nations to by the end of between guage camps, canoe journeys and more. approximately 250 pages, Canada and First Nations -a economic times, and with a divided First an insurance policy where the insurance In some cases you may purchase you summer 2015. conversation grounded in reeogaition, Nations leadership across "There is an academic belief that the country. company has a signed agreement with the Ministry. This permits the company to can't go back," Atleo said. But some Atleo will defend his dissertation in expo and ultimately reconciliation. and "The announcement was a surprise on yourw thus pay physician and hospital claims and receive reimbursement behalf working hard Alberta later next year. to reach a realization that stronger First today," saiduukl NTC President Debra Fox- ,. r. Nuu-chah-nulth people are eliminating the need for youy to handle your own claims. When asked why he thought he was Nations are viral for a stronger Canada.' croft "We acknowledge A -ìa -chat for all to reclaim a way of life. Ir. returned to his studies in Indig- selected to win the Henry Roe Cloud Fel- He said he had visited more than 100 his work.¡He is a role model, not only in NOTE: Ambulance If you require ambulance service while in another province Atleo - must think First Nations moos Governance through the University lowship Atleo replied, "They schools, spent nine with Nuu-chah-nulth territories, but for many 1, or outside Canada, you will need to obtain service from an ambulance company of Alberta after he loft NTC in 2005. He it's important work" students and dedicated teachers, parents people across Canada, and indeed around A11 n that jurisdiction and will be charged the fee established by the -out -of- province lived in Edmonton for two years to work and grandparents. They had both inspired the world. He was and will remain a í7 . hundred to several thousand dollars. service provider. Fees range from several him and created 'steely resolve and mentor ny :. Shan e.\ in -obus , \tarn resigned suddenly from his position as national chief with determination' the Assembly of First Nations over tensions the new education act. additional out -of- province health insurance you are advised in Atleo, who described )n behalf ofAhousaht 1 am very sad- with When purchasing are away the current proposal on education as a dened to hear the news; said Ahousaht sacrifice and commitment, for the years The Nuu- chah -ninth Tribal Council to obtain insmande that will cover emergency transportation while you Check out our Web site at 'sincere constructive effort on the pan of Chief Councillor Curtis Dick. "It comes of dedication to our people across Canada would like to thank A -in -chut for his and, if necessary the cost of transportation hack to BC. Prime Minister Stephen Harper to take a as a shock to our community and lead- and for his leadership, determination and many yearn of service, and wish him well MSP Contact @ 1- 250.386 -7171 or fax I- 250- 952 -3427 - In case the number s www.hashilthsa.com step forward' after decades plump& to ership. I give thanks for his service, passion for our rights and title issues." as he moves forward. Kleco, Kleco. have changed the web site is: www.hcalthservices.gov.bc.ca/msp r - May 15, 2014 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 5 Page 4- Ha- Shilth -Ss -May 15, 2014 HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY LIVING Education critical to counter rates of obesity, diabetes with transition to FNHA hydrates, especially sugars, is especially NTC services evolve By Shayne Morrow - - - - a hard on the person's metabolism. unity and Human ers from all 14 nations were supported to Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor By Sha)-ne Mornnv To that automatic risk factor, add "A Services depart- map out strategics and to harmonize their Ha-Shilth-Se Contributor Nom, family history of diabet s she worked in reporting processes, file m nagcm , Matilda Atleo is quick to tell you she is al, s°N y, "Over 407 You're at risk. the P st- and policy procedures, not muse. but her job is m help people l `' .k` Victoria Warts, manager for Health Secondary "OVCrweightY' Ditto. Tack on "Seden- "Last fall, Aboriginal Affairs loci with the -ehah -ninth Nations stay f t has department and then in Nuu and your Promotion and Social Development, 1(' y tary lifestyle" and "Smoking," moved 777111 our Centre of Excellence to let us know healthy and, if they are already sick, to served as the Nuu -ohah -ninth Community eventually itgt prospects are looking grim. they wanted to go into the implementa- help them manage their illnesses. . u.. Engagement Hub Coordinator as pan of onto working in »t Those are the well -known risk factors, tion of Enhanced Service Delivery Officially, After is the Senior Commu- : Social Development,_ phase a , her position for the past four years, and aur BdnY Allen said. But [here are lesser -known Watt explained that under Income Assistance Reform. It has nity Health Development Worker for the 'Ranh... she is now shepherding her department factors, as well. CHSdis or Simon now evolved into the Enhanced Service Nuu -chah -oolth Tribal Council, and her 6: .. 21r Ltd through the transition as the First Nations f ,s "We warn people that women who have -ninth F Delivery model." Seven Nuuchah job is to educate Nuu- ehah -nullh Health Authority assumes responsibility Read created the people gestational diabetes during pregnancy are Health Promotion ,\ First Nations have opted to participate in on how to avoid some of the hazards of © - for Community Engagement _ at high risk of developing diabetes later Social Development the Enhanced Service Delivery and First 21st century diet and lifestyle. Watts who is originally from the Tin n X-_ - is life." she said. "I was just at the H.C. Nations Job Fund project. "My job is pan of the Nuu- chah -nulth - quiaht First Nation and is now married department about roue jlr.r 'g, f. Aboriginal Diabetes Conference in Pent- by combin- The gad is to assist employable Social Community Engagement Hub that is part into the Txeshaht Fins Nation. has been years ago. .y.g. -r I on. One of the presenters told us that . J i ing functions. Assistance clients between the ages of of the new First Nations Health Author- 3 with the Nuuchah -ninth Tribal Council several d ` pregnant women can have symptoms of for 19- and 24 to along the employ- on the ; ` Ile brought together Victoria Watts, manager move ity," Aden said. "I'm ground, II for 15 yearn, I high blood sugar, but never get diagnosed I Ica+ Non -Insured Health Health Promotion & Social Development ment continuum into either employment delivering community-based education,. "I grew up in Nanaimo, then got married - r a with gestational diabetes." Benefits, Social De- and /or training opportunities. Federal mostly on healthy living, chronic disease \ a and moved here," she said. "1 actually Many of those symptoms of high blood v t velopment, Community Engagement and, paring to take over Community Engage- funding will now be received in two and diabetes prevention. We also do a lot and left high school in Grade 11 and returned p ' er sugar, such as frequent thirst, fatigue Watts to _ a t later, Enhanced Service Delivery." ant (and dissolving the hubs), Watts' separate streams, explained. of education in regard heart disease: - later on to (Terminus Native College n - frequent urination, can be dismissed as As of July I the new First Nations department will continue to provide sup- Enhanced Service Delivery is funded high cholesterol, blood pressure" (Ladysmith), where I graduated. This was ,ylialel - !r "normal" symptoms of pregnancy, Then Health Authority (FNHA) assumes re- port in the Non -Instal Health Benefit by Aboriginal Affairs, while the First That means travelling to Nuu -chah- _ her right before the time I came here to Icon _ is likely the woman will never have Nations Job Fund is funded by Human to deliver workshops Allan and her "Rethink Your Drink" board. Alberni" sponsibility for Community Engagement. and Social Development program areas. nulth communities Matilda blood sugar tested, and that could make hubs had been Wafts' job is also Social Devel- Resources Services Delivery Canada and and to attend health fain tailored for Watts subsequently began her post -sec- Community engagement Pan of for serious problems down the road. that ib should be no surpriserp ant sugarsg and starches take through your created to serve First Nations groups opine. where she provides.support to administered locally by the Nuu -chah- local needs. teaspoons, ondary education while starting a family where A[leo cited. new phenomenon that is Program. asked that the same amount of chocolate milk organs and into your bloodstream, around the province, and are funded by Social Development Workers (513W) in nulth Employment and Training "I was just in Gold River. They recognized. and working full -time. seven. But 200 ml of pure apple they provide energy. only now becoming FNHA. The key objectives are communi- each of the nations. Dhe also completes Essentially, Enhanced Service Delivery me to do a diabetes prevention workshop. "The first program I did was Coun- Or make you sick. Some people are "If you have home child over nine to and the First Nations Job Fund work like eating on a juice contains six. Teachers Aide certificate in cation, consultation and health planning. reports for submission Aboriginal Af- That included things you at risk for diabetes, selling That can of Coca -Cola contains 11 the more prone to being damaged by these pounds, are Watts said NTC amended the formula to fairs, as well to provides SOW training hand -ìn -glove to help unemployed young limited budget and cooking. And J talk to big babies Nanaimo, and then I began attending of sugar, but if you choose the fmit -based compounds in their system, Atleo ex- And we're getting some big, better serve its members. people though the entire process of ac- a lot of our kids." body fat and high blood North Island College al the Port Alberni Five -Alive, you'll get 13. plained. lately." high "We added Health Promotion to it, s""This last year we provided training on quiring the skills the workforce . Aden brought out one of her travelling cause both effects mpus" it is common to see people "When I'm asked to speak, I talk about sugar are likely the of it and "Enhanced Service Delivery really that is guaranteed to disturb Nowadays c Watts was just getting warmed up. At- and subsidize with other funds." she reporting, Microsoft Excel, Social displays Allen said one of her dreams is to create consuming a 1.3 litre Super Big Gulp that risk factors for diabetes. I ask people to explained Development policy - as well as a num- on the pre- employment life- skills anyone who consumes sugar-sweetened where families impacted tending Vancouver Island University pan- delivers (gasp!) 32 tsp of sugar. raise their hands if they have any of the a family retreat NTC has now ...created the pre -hub ber Mother areas," Wame said. arcs. and then we work closely with beverages (SSB). fora few time. she completed her Bachelor of Arts f realize that risk factors. Sometimes, people will iden- by diabetes can come together "Our young people don't Community Wellness worker position. Enhanced Service Delivery is new (NETT') to transition them into the First The board contains a number of popular what is in English in 2003. of sugars puts you at tify four or five risk factors." days to learn how best to manage "We continue to support the within Social that Nations Job Fund, where they move into drinks, many of which are advertised over-consumption I wanted to element Development chronic condition. "Then in 2000, completed my Master's risk of diabetes," Atlas said, adding that Adeo said the first one is sometimes a a lifetime, nations withwith their work plans for healthy was introduced in January. other opportuniti. specifically related to as "healthy" because they contain real ie Education at Simon Fraser University. "Being aboriginal" A member of Xaxli'p First Nation, Adel is a over-consumption of carbohydrates in shocker: living" Previously, NTC had a Centro of Excel- training'and employment" fruit juice. Underneath each drink Lìllooet then moved to Vert- I attended that program on weekends." general has became. major health risk. The traditional Nuu -chah -ninth diet was grew up in Now, with the new health authority pre- lence, in which social development work- rig containing the equivalent amount she worked at the United When Watts began work in the Conn- Aden's education mainly marine -based, with the bulk of auver, where of now sugar in the drinks, measured in travelling package Triglycerides the calories based on fats and proteins. Native Nations head office. teaspoons. also contains a graphic Continued on page 7.. that illustrates the routes the differ- Switching to a diet loaded with carbo- Cluett faces the challenges as NIHB coordinator If one cup (250 all of milk contains chart By Shayne Morrow "We have 14 dif- the entire country, with numerous stops employment skills s build the world. helps youth fer around Program HaShilth -Sa Contributor BE 7,4 The month -rage testing process n re and they each oems, "I'm ex- military. I spent 25 years in y.., 1 y y, ByB Shay o Morrow ..^+ face Ilia service be said "I was born in ''- kl. q - ed because many of the clients Delivering health care services to Nuu quite differently _r Ha Shd[h sa Contributor - C >. - .- °.3. multiple barriers to employment. sues. chah -ninth First Nations, many of which because o£demn- r f\ Trout River, Newfoundland. That's on ing oral health and addiction issues. To are based in remote villages, can be a graphics," he said. the northern peninsula on the Gulf of St. Linde Gomez- Selmher has taken over make That leap from non- employment to daunting tas Just ask Robert Cluett, "You can't just canoe Lawrence." as Program Coordinator for Enhanced employment requires a significant change program coordinator for Non-insured out of Kyuquot when Following retirement, he stayed in Service Delivery and the First Nations M lifestyle and mindset Otherwise, try- Health Benefits. you need to see the Victoria, where he worked with the John Job Fund within the NTC Health Promo- before ing to determine their career potential NI1313 falls under the Nuu -shah -nulth doctor. There's a lot Howard Society, applying for the tion & Social Development Department would be futile. Tribal Council's HeaI h Promotion & of air and water -taxi NIHB position at NTC. and the Nuuchah -ninth Employment and [RICA measures the candidate's ability Social Development department, which Inner " "When I came here, the job was brand Training program ( SLIP). ) to make that mental shift. Candidates promotes health and wellness in Nuu - For people in the new. 1 shined without a desk, without a Gomez- Seilehen most recently served as must achieve a prescribed score on chah -ninth communities. Clue role is small communi- typewriter. I .hared. computer for two K -12 for Nuuchah - Acting Supervisor to CAMERA. ) URICA before proceeding to ensure that people don't get stuck with ties, just getting to nulth education workers. She now takes If they don't, they must proceed to the unnecessary medical costs. a family physician Those days of scrambling for facilities the helm in the new employment train- clan interview. all about extended health benefits. can require a costly and larding on the job are long past. ts ing initiative, mandated by Aboriginal in- Robert Cluett, program coordinator for tali works hike a nal job Think of it as First Nations Blue Cross," commute. And when Clint is approaching his l Sth year in Affairs. Nan -Insured Health Benefits. w, but themmotivational interview seeing s his role as NIHB coordinator, but it is no i he explained. "My program has One or it comes to "It's something 1 am looking forward requires the candidate to undertake a rig- six programs inside of il." The NIHB pro- specialist. eve mem- "You need .dodoes proscription. and time to get comfortable, he said. to, because I have, in the peat, worked s self- assessment, guided by a case grams include Medical Equipment and bers inIron Alberni often have to you also need an Occupational Therapy The second phase of the transfer of pro- as Centre of Excellence Coordinator in management support worker, in order to Supplies, Care Card, Prescription drags, travel to Nanaimo, Courtenay -Comex or or Physiotherapy assessment They send grams and services previously delivered Social Development," she said. "At that determine his or her own best course of Dental, Nan -insured Mental Health Crisis Victoria. a letter to an approved provider." by Health Canada's First Nations Inuit time, we were helping all 14 nations action OD theroadtotrainingoremploy- Counselling (NIMHCC), Medical Patient en"Medial travel is huge. I get 15 to 20 There arc also benefits for vision are Health Branch (Pacific Region) to the meet the [Aboriginal Affairs and North- for Enhanced Service Delivery. Linda Gomez- Seiteher is Program Coordinator ment. Travel, and Optical. NTC administers calls a day for medical [revel, and some services, dental services and prescrip- Pint Nations Health Authority began on em Development] Compliance Review support workers CAMERA determines each candidate's the Optical program for Nuuchah -ninth of them are critical [cases]. My job is tions. Oct. 1, 2013. training, assisting with file management and employment" NTC rise management tools: the Uni- levels of literacy and numeracy, with a members, as well as NIHMIl Crisis continually coordinating with community from -hor ntal health services When the transfer is fully implemented, and reporting." Enhanced Service Delivery is the firs[ use two main assessment Assess- focus on the workplace. Counselling. Medical Patient travel is health workers and business providers arc also available under the Non -Insured funding for NIHB will also devolve from The Enhanced Service Delivery inner- phase in a two -pronged approach to versity of Rhode Island Change and the Communica- The candidate then undertakes Multi- administered by the Nuu -chah -ninth com- such as nurses, doctors, hospitals, and Mental Health program. Health Canada to FNHA. The FNHA has five. which was just launched in January, recruiting and [mining candidates, with ment (URICA) test Readiness Dimensional Employability Assessment, mune.. local health authorities regarding medial "For people cannon-, there are five regions, with Nuuchah -nulth located targets on- reserve youth between 19 and funding delivered in two streams. lions And Math Employment test to determine the son of barriers they may The program is funded by Health patient travel access and authorizations." counsellors going into the communities," in the Vancouver Island Region, which is 24 year.. who are on social assistance. Gomez- Seitcher's program coven both Assessment (CAMERA) have, such as addictions or mental health Canada, and covers patient costs NIHB, through the First Nations I bailli headquartered in Parksville. pre- employment URICA determines whether they are in a Cluck explained. "With this program, I will be the streams including the record? in their life. Originally issues. Do they have a criminal wide range of medical services. Authority, also covers the cost of medical The NIHB program also has Randy "It's humungous. It's 20 years in the primary contact, helping to support de phones, which is funded by Aboriginal ready for change services, it has Do they nape GED (Grade 12 equiva- For Nuu -ehah aulth, especially mem- equipment and supplies. That may come Ginger, NIHB Clerk, who divides his du- making. It's going to be huge," Cluett tasks that are involved. That's Affairs and the employment and 'rain- used in drug and alcohol different lent diploma)? bers living in remote communities, medi- M the form of a mobility aid such as a ties between NIHB and the NTC Mental said. going to be a major transition, is funded by Human since been adapted to a more general lilt pretty exciting, coming up with solutions ing phase, which Continued on page 6. cal travel is the dominant issue, according wheelchair or a walker, or for smaller Health program. and I expect it could be years bet it is to help 19- to- 24- year-olds find training Resources Service Delivery Canada usage." o Cluett. items such as hearing aids or onhutics. Chives career path has taken him across completed" 1
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TIC , Island College. grandmother. the late Susans Ginger. who Null- Tribal Council Ile -Shilth -Sa Contributor chah -nWth s`yf , Ät However, his plan had lived in Seattle for decades. She had 1203. P.O. Bot and his career path moved to Seattle after the passing of her B.C. When Randy Ginger had to nuke a Port Alberni, to employment took late husband, .Johnson Ginger (Uchuck- Two -pronged approach a side -trip. 7M2. career witch, he banked on a host of V9Y `The program lesahq. Telephone: (250) Continued from page 5. not having my administrative skills he didn't even know 724-5757 "7 workedfor over 10 years and a /cloys regretted director called me "From my early years, l was able to visit also looks fac- he had. Fas: (250) 723.63 The assessment at social - my fam- Grade 12 diploma,,,I went back to school I was only going to get in and suggested I my grandmother and loam about 1Vib aww.hashilt)sa.can ion. Do they have adequate housing to be Ginger works as the Non -Insured Health page: Pursue more work ily history." fr,Cebo:d 11.1,1l0un Na. able to maintain training program? Do Benefits clerk in the Nuu- chah -nulth my Grade 12 diploma and found that I really enjoyed iL " experience in the But Susan didn't make it easy, he said. they need transportation? Childcare? Tribal Council's health Promotion & Linda Gomez -Seitcher financial field. He She was fully fluent in the traditional, At this stage, the candidate puts together - Social Development department The thought it would he working form of Nuu- chah-nulth referred I 1 fancy an Employment Action Plan. Clients and dad discussing all kinds of topics. said. "When went up had my 5105 program, through the First Na- y beneficial,' Ginger nwrk need life skills training. They may So when I went to my first Anthropology winter boots and my short little ski jacket tions Health Authority, covers costs 2014 Subscription rates: may ['The first 20 minutes or so, she spoke the I 1 had a parka and said need m upgrade their education. In order class, the professor reminded me of my By time left. big for Nuuchah -ninth members in a wide 35.00 per year in Canada and S40 per He was successful only Nootka, to see if my Mom and I to achieve their employment or training big mukluks and learned the imponance range of areas. NIHB programs include per year the language," recalled. yoga in the I1.0.Á. and 045 in I in ping employ- understood he "I goals, they may need to acquire a driver's onoz- Seitcher also learned that of layering clothing." Medical Equipment and Supplies, Care . foreign countries. Payable to the ment as a Customer used to sit there with a notebook and pen Mexican -A .neon people place a prior Gomez -Seitcher eventually enrolled Dental, Non- license ender workplace certifications Card, Prescription Drugs, `No pen or \uu- chah -nulth Tribal Council. Island Service Representa- in my hand, but she told Inc. such as First Aid, Boat Operator, etc, ily on education. at Malaspina Mow Vancouver insured Mental Health Crisis Counselling tive at the Manahan paper - listen and team:" But training also includes workshops to "When my grandmother came from University) in 2000 and completed her (NIMHCC), Medical Patient Travel, and Manager Editor Reporter Branch of the Bank Ginger said even at the time he realized teach appropriate workplace behaviour Mexico, Mexican children were not Bachelor of Arts in English in 2004. Optical. NTC administers the Optical t Debar. Steel (Ext 2431 of Montreal, where every visit was important. During each and conduct in order to make that transi- allowed to rend the public schools in But it wasn't an easy transition at first, program for Nuuchah -nullh members, Susan would share stories about life '_501124 -5757 - Foc /25317223 -046' at la he trained under visit, tion to becoming an employed person. Texas. She actually taught classes at the 'Sly first semester Malaspina didn't as well as MHMH Crisis Counselling. tt tt f '3¿II t villages and about the family. jrumehahnulth.rvg,.a Branch Manager in the debara.ete is Anybody 19 church. A lot of people lame to her for go 30 well. But I got some support andII is administered by Participation mandatory. Medical Patient travel we thought they were just sto- , Denise Martineau "At first to 24 years of age hying on- reserve on help because she could speak English." joined study groups. and my grades Iua the Nuu- chah -nulih communities. }i ill, Over the next Three w, but we found out they were true," he first moved was easy, once I found the Reporter social assistance is required to take part. Gomez- Seicher to her went up. It Each service provider creates a paper Randy Ginger, the Non -Insured Health Benefits clerk years, he leaned said. "You can read things in books, but Denise Titian (Ext. 240) home territory when she was 11, follow- right program - job is While youth from all 14Nuu -Club. trail for each transaction. Ginger's the things we of skills and also worked not the same. Some of (2501724 -5757 - Fax: (250) 723 -046î nulth nations are required to undergo ing the death of her mother. She followed dial up with a Provincial to autre that all of the necessary bureau- Ginger worked ins series of fine- dining No full range r, they Third Avenue Branch and in were learning were never in books; denise.litfa nuuehahnullh.erg the and training pro- "We had visited every summer, and Instmctor Diploma for adult education. steps have been followed so that establishments in 5(0loria. earning a solid at the BMO pre- employment oink passed down from gem both were just nation the option to opt ended up staying." After starting out as a casual in each client is properly reimbursed. reputation as a "cold kitchen" specialist, Qualicum. grams, each has said he to some opportunities on the Ginger continues loam Audio / Video Technician in to the Enhanced Service Delivery A self -professed nerd, she had the viols the NTC Education and Mental Health "I work with the First Nation medical preparing salads, hors d'muvres, appetiz- But with limited opted of it from books, but much of it from program Currently, seven to maintain gad grades, but life took departments, Gomez- Seìtoherjoined the the liaison workers, and ers and all the treats that go along with horizon in the banking field, Ginger Mike Watts (Ext. 238) component. travel clerks, elders. as Program Coon to take on his current role at NTC in Yuul 7illath, Tla-o -q i -aht, another rum; family came first She quit now Quu?asa program I collect the forms the hot entrees. 2501724 -5757 - Fan: (250) 723 -0443 nations. the frontline workers. "The community members have shared Oltidaht, Bhat- school in Grade I l to work full -time to dilutor in 2007. the medical ravel 'Sot my culinary career came to an October 2012. mike,wansfawuuchahweitha ty Mow .bah/ bluchalahk and paperwork from stories with me because they grew up I to work, Ginger stays active with run- I support her siblings. "WC maned out without funding. so the end after seven years because I began Off -- hoChinehkint, IS. :'yil' k'i h'f clerks__ I prepare and make sure data with Susan. That's how they always start I0 years was coordinating a very small allergies." ning and basketball, and is proud of his Client Servies Representative C he:k:tles7et'h', and Huparasath, are "I worked for over and always events. is coherent to policy;' he explained. develop Fortunately, he regrened not having my Grade 12 di- budget. That was a good way to find out painstaking is the After extensive testing it was deter- Nuu- chah -nulih ancestry Holly (Ext. 3021 rolled. Making the task more Improving his Nuuchah -nulth language Stocking ex- said, his family connections are wrong. there are time constraints. The life ploma. After I had my eon, I went back how to work with the nations and with tact that each service involves different mined that Ginger had developed envi- (2501724 -5557 - Fan :12501723 -0443 And skills is ongoing he said. going my lama] organ ixadons, to see how we could ronmental allergies, moat specifically to "When I oils growing up, my Mom skills component must he completed to school. I was only to gel policies and protocols. Some are admin- bone,' llp.11l..rp. AtriA' n llallnnlnl.arg to visit "When 1 was at BMO, I learned that Grade 12 diploma and found that I really all work together, and also team about the and some federally, the nickel and stainless steel tools and would make sure that she took us within six months, Once phase is istered provincially and '20,' just I could count in Port Alberni and `two, "five' so complete, the training must enjoyed it" culture' and such as vi- ognipment he was surrounded by, The our grandparents occupational some service providers, it out for the elders. I'd go Ankh. allah. one year Gomez -Seitcher also undertook retail Gomez: Schcher believes that for En- wide. discomfort became progressively worse, Seattle, so that we were able to under- be completed within sion are. operate nation- mint -'two, gun mea' training through the federal Unemploy- honed Service Delivery/ First Nations until he realized he could no longer work stand where we came from and who our Gomez- Seitcher's own life journey "A lot of work with First Nation medical hack, it may have been a bit sil- were. She also took us along Looking makes her uniquely to empa- ment (now Employment) Insurance Job Fund to succeed in getting Nuu -chah- travel clerks is very unique; cash indi- in a commercial kitchen. families qualified !y. said Ginger. But every once m a while. DEADLINE: over the worked nulth youth into the workforce, maintain- is That ant going into a retraining with her to attend NTC AGMs and events mitt with and motivate young people program, and years. vidual all is a different scenario. and It up and were one of those elders would brighten in a umber of cities across Canada, ing clear lines of communication will be program through the federal Employment in Nuu- chah -nulth territory as we Please note that the deadline fur seeking to improve their lives. The by-case within NISO." exclaim, "You said it in Nuuchah- nulth!" including Yellowknife, N.W.T., just 400 c "iI ithink Insurance program and finding an alterna- growing up, ensuring that we knew who mhinivions for our next issues daughter of the lase Lillian Gus, she is by All of the policies ate spelled out within have reinforced his drive and introducing us to the Those moments a kilometres shop of the Arctic Circle, l think the most important thing is find- Frame- tive career path. the people were birth member of Tssh.h1 First Nation, the 2005 Medical Transportation to keep learning, he said. a want and going the skills I had al- elders:' June 13,2at4 and last year, in a traditional Nuu-chah- "1 held quite f jobs up them. My ing out what the people work Guide Book. "1 started to look et Mier that dam, manmal whinnied anal nulth ceremony on Long Beach married Iasi position was at the TD Bank," she from there. That's the most important Pan of Ginger's duties involves process- ready gained growing up doing volunteer judged anpromme cannot b nuanmcyyl learned, working with NTC, he aid Ray Seitcher 3r. oCTla- a,-qu, -till said. -People were really welcoming up thing I've ing paperwork for the Non. Men- work with Mom," Atleo and health education olskanna M1t. il n mill there and it was a great place" finding the needs and wants of the Wylie previously worked as the Provin- Her late father, Valentine Perez Gornto out tal Health Crisis Counselling ( NIMHCC). some relevant In Continued from page 5. everybody has hots For things. will M included the was a American from Am it was cold, site admitted community members. residing away cial Coordinator with No BC Associa- St Meat can Texas. For Nuuchah ninth clients just go ]I lame. There, she met and married the now late you need license. you ant out I Oregon, I "My first winter up there, I cried," she tion of Indian Friendship Centres and was born in Portland. but from their home community, they can it any mom. In an ideal world. admissions would Wahmeesh George Watts and moved to and get grew up in Scald,; she aid, "My dad contact Randy to NIMHCC. Gin- co- founded the B.C. Aboriginal Network she sons, "1 like to do traditional foods displays, be mud MOW Man band -xmun Disability a Victoria -based Pon Alberni, where raised two was so WC grew up wxhcr- ger maintains a roster of therapists and on Society, thorn Ankb san be sou by e.mail m Ken and Robert. Sadly, her late husband and I will go to Triode to get to work was." clip aeons the province. Clients advocacy group with province -wide out - la Ma me Correction man- help me find sea urchins, and chitin - failed to take the necessary steps to eerrtheGomex- Seitcher said both parents living off- reserve are directed to the clos- mach focused an improving the quality (Widows PC). which led to his untime- foods that a lot of people really like -just of life for aboriginal people living with. age his diabetes, stressed the importance of aloe /don to I an article published online and n the Aprili issue of Ha- Shilth-San we mistak- est available service provide. He also These are Submit, Insures most reeled: a brief ly dash in 2005, said Atleo. to have that out and show them. their children. enly wrote that NETP Special Projects Coordinator David Watts worked for a time lists with ensuring all documents are disability. &semi. an.6,ecus, and u return Now married to former NTC president some of the things that are very healthy, "Both of my parer. always read The with the Con ahan First Nation, when in fan it was the Lake Cowichan First Na- fully completed. Ginger said he and his brothers were and it would be meat lobe able to con- to help with work- Cliff Atleo, she has worked at the NTC ilo with ao address will house was always filled with all kinds of tion that Mr. Watts worked for. We apologize for any confusion or embarrassment "Sometimes, a client doesn't have regularly recruited non, 13 years, mainly in health tinue to eat them on a daily basis" shops, conferences, office work, and for the past remain on file. Allan two four n ceba hooks. Sly first memories arc of my mom this error may have caused. proper ID, and it is tough to get the ba- mandate is to help their promotion. Pan ofAtleo's people for ream. sics, however we work with providers to travelled to various pans of BC with expertise, complet- create their own wellness plan. "A lot of mother. Without knowing it, they were To acquire the Atleo Phouwmp,od or rail. photographs .knob information, and the client will be like to try, ed her certificate in Diabetes Prevention people have ideas they would be accepted. Legal able to access their first three counselling learning empathy and compassion for cone. College in Winnipeg, but can't quite get it together," she said. others, and were involved with something through Yellowquill To achieve that, she uses a technique Information for other people who as well diploma in Holistic Nutrition For those living lin remote communities, that was helpful hough the Alternative Medicine College known as Brief Action Planning. The agrees that the publisher NTC has services available through the were often dealing with difficult health COVERAGE: ndhcniscr is presently enrolled in Typically, she explained, you visit a due- Ha-Shilth-Sa situations. of Canada. She mu be liable for damages huktl Mental Health department. shall T Health and Community tor, who tells you what you have to do, Although we ,uld like to he able to ?Over a few short years. the provincial the Aboriginal ,suing out of errors in advertisements Ginger, the son of Florence Wylie and either do it, or don't Brief Ac- cover all node. and evens, will Administration course at UBC Continu- and you I h,-Shilth-Sa belongs to every Nuuchahmulth including those who have roots in Timbale. newsletter for BCANDS mail -out list person beyond the mount paid for Randy Ginger Sr., has tion Planning is more like a motivational reds du m mbìet lo x~ 150 to over 2, ing Studies mar. and those who arc yet born. A Annintinity new paper cannot exist obt, Hesquiaht, Uclmeklesaht Gant from about 000," palled not space actually occupied b h ponion Hurray "This way, 1 would already -Sufficient :ai, e nonce addressed Another ofAtle s goals o to expand interview. without community involvement If you any great pictures Ginger said "We had the opportunity to have you've akc0, stones of the adveniscment in which and Mowachaht Nations Nuu know your health history, and I would somatically me Ha Sham Sa. Nations political lead- the education capacity within each or pens un.n k uh draw, plea. lei us know so we the error is o the negligence of "I was born and raised in Victoria and meet a lot of First like to - Rspensr availability at the time of due chah nulth person, by way of a Train ask, 'Is there anything you would can it in your newspaper. I.-matt hash ll lan koabnut h. year Roland ers, both federal and provincial leaders, the event. include This the send. or otherwise, and nacre I have two younger brothers, do in relation to your situation now?' Get- members from all over the Trainer program in basic nutrition i. Ila-SIniIN S;i s 4111 veal of carving the N ahnh-multh First Nations. shall he no liability for non- insertion and Trevor," he said. "Wc all finished and community - Editorial space available in the paper. healthy eating as ting you to think about it. All the infoo BC. We lot from these expert, education, to promote Editorial of any adventsemem beyond the our schooling and went to college. From leaned. I wouldn't deadlines being adhered to outlined in the Canada Food Guide, but elation would come from you; fi,rward to your contorted input and support. started in by contributor.. We loot .mount paid for suchadverCse ant. Grade 9 on, I had actually you to do anything. You would decide to with an aboriginal component. tell Kleeol Kleco! culinary [training], and I graduated from Fifteen years ago, Ginger reiocalad you think about traditional food, what you would like to do, and then Port Alberni to be closer to family and "When you Vancouver Island University and worked a plan." you also have to look at accessibility. Not would make in the field for seven years." eventually began to study Business Ad- May 15, 2014 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 9 Page 8- Ha- Shilth -Sa -May 15, 2014 Tla -o- qui -aht, Tofino celebrate Tribal Park declaration Communit eyond Hv.lhene klornrw Soaring to new heights June 28, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the Tsow- Ha- Shilth So Contributor Tun Le Lem Treatment Centre beginning f- May 21 -23 i with lunch; at 699 Capitan Road, Lantz- Elementary namp(ages 9 -i 1) Tlaoqui -ahi First Nation celebrated Parlour ville. All are invited to anend. For more July 8-12 $160 the 30'^ anniversary of its declaration of information, please call (250) 390 -3123 Middle School camp(age 12na) a Tla o qur aht Tribal Park on Meares Seven Springs Camp Re Retreat Centre July 15 -19 $160 Island with a gathering at Tofino Commu- 1088 Kaye Road - Exit 46- (Parksvdle) Celebration of Life Potlatch ?a camp 15 -1e) nity I lag on April 20. one Canada Ilwy) High School I Ily Weigh station on Trans Young Men's Sport Fishing The 1984 declaration struck the first Traditional healing. se) can. empower. June 28 f blow in a comprehensive Dobl to moult To register please Port Alberni Young Woman's Specialty twin and laughter. lash the right of First Nations people to Of- Baking and Crafts contact: Jolene Pmst at the ()plant protect their lands and resources, and Mnhataklia July 22 -26 $170 f ranuuchahaulth.org 5017 On behalf of the House of fice jolene.prest( '1- - by extension, those of their non -Native 250 -724 ath, Ha'wiih Hm- yah -no -es (Steve Tom) Argyle Street, Pon Alberni -3939 for a camp registration form or information please contact: neighbours like Tofino. The April 21, requesting presence 1 -888- 624 -3939 is respectfully your e IT: 778.421.4883 or 250.720.1798 co erislandex erienceG ahoo.com 1984 declaration came about when mono- to help or celebrate the life of our mom, lithic logging giant MacMillan Bloedel Annual General Meeting grandma, great -grandma, sister, aunt, and (MB) announced plans to clearcut most Photo by shame Morrow friend Cecelia Tom (Sisa). -Hi!Arnim the forest cover on Meares Island, May 29 ® of Ha'wiih (hereditary chiefs) as Barney Williams reads the declaration. Sisa is a beautiful, caring, and resilient RY T17NE- = The Tie-a- qui -ahi people stand with their ÍnOno which is in the heart of Tla.o -qui -ahi Hesquiaht woman who has touched the ti he said come ashore and join us for a meal, but traditional territory. country, who took pan in the struggle, Ground Zero; and I'd better talk lives of many. She is a recent survivor of The guests rose to Moses. you have to leave your chainsaws in C'Inyoquot Biosphere Truces Annual uLn11r %i While commemorating the efforts of but are no longer living. cancer, and our family feels very blessed ..r, moment silence to "I called Moses and explained what your boats. This not a tree farm - this General Meeting will he held on Thurs- those who launched and fought what was for an extended of and grateful west her here ns1u- AII!Jk!$l1 Wah nab Juss hooiss this is our with t a and Hilth have Native is B IND to become known worldwide as the War remember them. I had in mind, to day, May 29 from I I am to 3 pm at 11 day. To show her how much we love and ? that information non Native community on the Garden, this is a Tribal Park;" he told the Jamie's Rá crest Inn in Tofino For M the Woods, Tla- o- qui -aht used the oc- It was very easy to get presence appreciate her, please join uson and help to said "We island, and he said be there and I'll MB delegation more information, contact Clayoquot casion Sunday to extend the Tribal Park out across the country,' Manin 'I'll Time. 10 a.m. Irt- " epic celebrate her life Stan CONE ZONE - to cover were able to get First Nations to come bring my hays."' It was the beginning of an snuggle Biosphere Trust (250)7252219 l ' designation and its protahors cation Port Alberni Athletic Hall It you =SLOW DOWN Hilbert said by combining the ever- that would eventually draw world atten- J ==t3 its entire traditional territory. and support the work we were doing in have ally qucstioru, please feel free to both the Native and non-Native tion to a small corner of the world known Annual General Meeting Tla- o- qui -aht eenchkeeper Barney Wil- Tofino." gies of contact Erica 'sly lots se Issus a1250 -502. communities, strengthened by traditional as Clayoquot Sound. The fight took place Slow down and drive with care liams Jr. greeted guests, who included Guests also head from some of the June 28 0039 or email: alisstom(o hotmail.com in the culture, what emerged was a "new tribe" on the pound. in the woods, in the coons a "Cone Zone," many of the veteran, Native and non- prominent non-Native stalwarts when approaching of law and in the coon of public opinion. Lanlzrille rv31BC Native, of the struggle. Ile explained that struggle, including Michael Mullin, who dedicated to the preservation of Clayo- quo, Sound. The blockade lasted for five moths the concept of welcoming visitors is an was m the front lines from the beginning.. will ConeZoneBC.com the Then on March 1985, the RC Conn The Trio Tun Le lent Society hold important Nuu -shah-nulth tradition, but "It has been an honour to be pen of As MB finalized its plans for Meares 27, its Annual General Mating on Saturday, operation, the protests of Appeal ruled that there would be no that It is implicit that visitors return that this. and to be in a place where people Island logging first then in Victoria. On logging on Meares Island until aboriginal respect. are proud of their place and look to thew rook place in Tofino, the road building was to land claims had been settled in Ow region. "For generations, our family has wel- future and with Me leadership of the Tla- the island where an place in North begin, and where the log dump was to be At Sunday's event, guests enjoyed comed people over our beaches, and that o- qui -aht, this was the first to build a afternoon of traditional singing and danc- Passings tradition continues," he said. America that people actually stood up to located, people banded together a ing, including a song and dance that dates That welcome was freely extended to defend their land," Mullin said cabin to serve as base camp. when the forest com- back to first contact.. Europeans who arrived in the late 18'a "Meares Island was the first place where Five months later, rprit Rainey Williams explained that the song noted. That they did not re- people turned hack a logging crew, and pany sent in the first team of engineers century, he visitors and loggers to begin work in what they portrays how the first European turn that respect is a manor of history. the first time that people said, 'This is our "On ships, surrounded by wa- -We must remember that we'vebeen land, and we are going to assert our right had officially dubbed Heel Boom Bay, appeared, land." That snap- that reason, Meares they encountered a community unlike any ter They had no here - and we're still here," he said. "We to protect it.' For has been preserved _. . people united to shot of history continue to extend the hand of friendship Island Tribal Park has been a leader and previously assembled: 1 down to this day, he said. C - CATI°ON 'f wildemess site. .OPERATIVE; protect a to those who come on our land." a model, not just for this country, but for pristine with Nuu -shah -nulth tradi- : w Moses Martin, current lla- o- qui -aht the whole world." In keeping ir -aht Chief Coun- PROGRAM chief councillor, was in 1984 the elected It was not just First Nations loggers tion, Tla- o- qui ('rasa. when the MB who willingly gave up their livelihood to cillor Moses Martin n memory o Molar chief and living in revealed. protect Meares Island. Lee Hilbert was an welcomed the strangers April 15, 1922 - April 22, 1997 intentions were School. it was forestry engineer who realized he did to the shore. But 1t LEARN MORE ABOUT BC HYDRO CAREERS "We whet at Wickanninish MB living You Easter Sunday," Mania recalled, adding not want to he complicit in the planned his words of gran. I of the situation was Obvi- clearcut. ing, which hoar now miss my mom, she's way up there PROGRAM DETAILS Mat the gravity HOW TO APPLY ONLINE Hilbert was introduced by longtime passed down into his- , the sky, saw (n all. d Co- operative -Dial students will receive practical work experience,. ICs i notice that t Out In Maroxwaimren.wanrerpplr. r my time friend and one -timo logger Joe Martin. tory, served days "I've spent a great deal of one days I'll cry and some l'll learning and training opportunities, and exciting challenges during a land ...w0 building relationships, and when you ran 1 was designing logging roads for MB," Nuu -shah -ninth fast gh lour -month work term, with the possibility to extend the work term lo en rva Thm. t aas aepw, M. something like that, it's easy to Hilbert said. "l saw what was planned in and resources know you're not far *Mots up against lo eight months consecutively. Nations and this area in 1974, for the next 15 years, would be ' L notoon a o., Mao a T aMwnta get support from both First lv- - o 're way up there, just beyond the 2p' non people. We had been work- and it was going to be levelled." respected: Ai hilliest star, s c,Mlaaw,w -Native Purannow Projects Transmission Maintenance a "You ocw,mwe MOM. O nin.maa0 ing with the Friends of Clayoquot Sound, The plans he studied outlined shocking '11 get past this sadness and sorrow, Electrical mom' Mat /Structural (power ad6Nicefxpme.non nou.W study alter study of Meares progreesinn ofclearculs across the entire are wel- nail we meet sometime after reviewing Survey ,aonabwnp Island, come Engineering Island" countryside, including Meares to mewoms time, here were a lot of First Na- which, thanks to his friendship with Mar- nay up there with the angels above electrical ) power coton) Apparatus. At the , r Pakt %em.Icn, and his he knew to be consid- Oral Electrical lower optionl toms men working in the forest industry tin family, miss you Mom and send all my love Raren, w- ,week -yav Moms It was well understood that a disruption ered sacred. It was then, he said, that he Mechanical Electrical (instrumentation option' area of love st job losses for line from logging engineer to Lots fro Mechanical 4sw anaamnassa in the industry would mean crossed the Catherine Terresa Wan. Tla- o-qui -ahi members. Martin said even environmental activist. CO.OP Wenn TERMS Av0ILABLe, Canty. :,n, t,ouuyacWMOnmman4 faced with that prospect, the loggers fully "J quit the tom erne loom ocantotits, supported the new movement. piny. I found out where they Spring Tem Iranuary to April) Recruitment starts In September no mOtOatrmaawnreavansawpar. "Everybody was really on hard, were going to start, where the each year o -r.sm. because the plan had 90 per ant of Me they lines were. I called Joe Lost & Found Summer Tem Wan to August) Recruitment starts in January each year soo ate army pcnm-af cPq¡rutm s ptasa island that was going to be logged," he and said, 'You need mal.: narwmsaoap9Olrpa said. "We had seen that before, where to build a cabin
Senile Tom (September In December I Recruitment starts in May each lost Drum at Tate memorial Potlatch whole mountains were clearcut, We right at Wan t p r Oct 19th, 2013 at the Mann nubs The didn't want to see that here." threat, Martin drum is in Tribal Journeys brown hag '.ICtON 31 CUlRLrr,Ervl Adding to the potential from Squaxsin Island 2012. Size is 16 MiAl enrolled in a Cn oo Program Irma recagn ir post ones, said, Meares Island is also the source
inch, new with no design, a new drum institution of drinking water for Tofino. stick with light brown leather on both Clean drinking water flows t sides/ with fringe. The drum was only set from the island through Ag ..)01 w+. R Itk. down while he was packing things to his ho hydro. con /careers an undersea siphon e, FOR MORE INFORMATION Y vehicle. When he returned for it, it was system. Un- Jeannie gone. Please mum to David Tate Phone Cranmer Apply Now! checked logging goal 250. 745 -3888. tasgnaa would have Empioymant 5rrarear Manager During the last Potlatch held at the destroyed the )D eenwau. street twh rouets Maht -mahs on Nov 38th a Two way hydrology of the entire island. Vancouver BC V6P 51i3 Radio was the can In his address to the guests, Martin read found owner contact Phan" spa Fes sot 6233799 ... 3.1 BC hydro egl I% Lisa (;alto.,, the Tseshaht office 250 - . tree 461 off a long list of First Nations lead. Ton 877 016, ers, like the late Joe Mathias of I 724 -1225. k.- _ anmapb Page 10- Ha- Shilth -Sa -May 15, 2014 May 15, 2014 -Ha-Shilth-Sa -Page 11 Chief councillor remembers first days of a long battle Major artworks continue to inspire JI By Shayne Morrow Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor By Sham Morrow 1' But Weeping Cedar Woman was not Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor Jld[N ì- - íf the only major imam figure carved in C'isagis Monday, April 21, Tla- I 9 - f.- -On ' response to Mc impending clearcut opera- o- qui-aht First Nation Chief Councillor Tofino -The Weeping Cedar Woman tion on Meares Island in 1984. Moses Martin took a party of guests made her long -awaited return to Tofino Tlao -qui -alt artist Joe David told the to these of a confrontation between on Easter Weekend, after an extensive J$.+'w-w-1:g Tofino gathering that he was out of town Bloedel and logging giant MacMillan \ restoration led by the original artist, God- when word came about the threat from opposed to the company's plans for those frey Stephens. rà MacMillan Blocdel, and he was unsure of Meares Island. The five -metre tall carving was unveiled what he could do to help. It was 30 years ago -April 21, 1984 ' .;: -ïlal - P1 outside Tofino Community Hall on April Then he heard the history of the Cedar that Tla- o-qui -abt declared the area a 20 as pan of the public celebration of the Man that stood on Meares Island from ;. +' .`5 - af- ; tribal park. Five months later, Martin and ' . \ 9'1 y Tla- nqui -ahm Tribal Park Declaration. the late 18" century, from his late uncle, hundreds of people, Native and non- The visual impact is breathtaking. The ó ÿ Dan David Sr, who was bore in 1900. Native, stood shoulder to shoulder to stop __- female figure has twin cascades of tears The elder recalled that there were visible the clearcut of 90 per cent of the island in The old sign still stands at Clouds. flowing from her eyes and she is oma- reinvents on the site as late as 1907, and Clayoquot Sound. Photos by Deb Steel; Archived photos nted with a galaxy of images and his grandfather had actually seen the The cabin that served as a base camp for by Bob Soderlund. designs. Her right hand is in 'Stop figure standing. the protest still stands at the edge of the gesture and her left hand points to the (cording to FOCS volunteer Gillian Ira The Cedar Man had held out one hand tideline. A carved sign on the shingle sid- earth. Nicol. in a welcoming gesture, but one hand ing reads "Welcome to C'ìsagis." Her glow comes from 500 pounds expressed caution. David said "The problem is, we will not know of the parallel "I spent a lot of nights in this place," copper sheathing that has been applied to when they plan to go in until they make was obvious. Mart 's nephew Joe said, looking around surfaces such us the tear arches, accord- the province, and they "Ones my uncle told me the story.] with sleep- an application to the interior, which is fined out ing to the artist. Her spine is now rein- got to carve a Cedar haven't done that yet," she explained. realized, 'I've Man.' ing benches and casein% woodstovc. forced with Portland cement and she is That's what my blood bid me to do 30 s "We would not be notified, so we have to The first occupation lasted five months, - mounted on plate steel for added strength. years ago on Meares Island" _ ,a make inquiries to the province." he said Up to 18 people might seek Stephens was already a nationally Like the Weeping Cedar Woman project, -era Lawyer Patrick Canning, who has pme- , shelter under the cedar-shake roof when _ known anise 1984, when forest giant Calm Man was accomplished lined in Tofino for the past several years, quickly, it rained. The one-room cabin (with loft) MacMillan Bloedel resealed its inten- according to David. took part in Monday's visit. Canning said Steve Lawson helped was built with rough timbers and lumber tions to clearcut 90 per cent of Meares locate a suitable log, and, helped by non - he is basically on standby in case Impe- cut an site from windfall cedar. Island. Weeping Cedar Woman was his at_ aboriginal carver Lome White, Cedar rial Metals moves ahead with an applica- The late Joe McClorey loved split- response to the crisis. Man was completed in 21 days. tion. shakes. and he the ting directed younger "It was created in a frenzy," he said At that point, he said, there was a meet- f--",gio b "It's pretty well known that I have been fellows how to do ìt. My dad and brother . "Everyone was absolutely panicked. I got ing of chiefs al Tin Wis. David and his -Tv 2 :ilk working with Tla- o- qui -aht on Tanana- and I were down on the beach carving in on the frenzy and thought, `What can colleagues raised the Cedar Man at the he said. I say ?" hotel. Chief (Councillor hloses \lartiri sits and reflects un his sonfrnnfatum ith iOboe Should Imperial Metals be successful was part a pro- The canoe building of When Stephens suggested a major figure "Al the lime, Mares Island had 15 Man Bloedel 30 years ago at this spot at Chains on gleam Island. Below is in its application to the Tranquil gram of demonstrating cultural practices carving, Joe Martin and his father advised minutes on the agenda. Once we raised archival Mourn from the camp. site, mean road at Joe Valley it would building the site, explained, to provide they knew a deadfall on Meares Island the Cedar Man, Meares Island pretty well Martin had already counselled the day, Manin said it was the realization and hauling in heavy equipment, includ- of visible testimony as to how First Nations of the appropriate dimensions. dominated the meeting" supporters that this would be a peaceful that the coalition of First Nations and ing excavators and test -drilling rigs. people sustain themselves with avail- "Joe and I got in his speedboat and The next step was more audacious. Da- demonstration. That was a directive from nmentalists had weathered the first members Martin said the goal for FOCS and able resources. Other gathered zoomed over to Meares and cut it, and vid and a crew raised the Cedar Man in the Tyce Ith. he added. confrontation and had held together. Tla- o-qui -aht is, first, to discourage the traditional medicines and forest foods Rod Palm dragged it back with his little front of the Legislature in Victorians part "This is about when I stood," he told "In those days we had already identified -- 8 company from proceeding to that stage _ to reinforce the bounty that is measured tug, and we dragged it up on the beach,. of a larger demonstration, and the piece Ha- Shilth -Sa, standing in front of the that we could work with the non- Native by demonstrating the level of opposition i~-.1._ - _'t.`C'k beyond board feet of processed lumber. in desperation, because we only had two was viewed by thousands of visitors. weather- beaten cabin. "When the boats community. That's actually the most that the operation face. On 20, a celebration would Above: Cedar Man is raised at Tin Wis and later transported to Victoria where it April public of the weeks to it together. I had a Unlike Weeping Cedar Woman, Cedar had to decide whether we would rewarding thing. We established that re- get chain anniversary of the declaration was arrived] Should that fail, the coalition would was raised in front of the legislature to protest the F T7 I - 1 ' . ,. (- G m'?>9' .49'S' A Is ' 1.a Left: Cedar Man was brought to the BC Legislature to protest logging on e Mean, This was a major battle that brought together Native and moNa the alike in a common cause. Above. Joe Martin and Godfrey Stephens with Weeping Cedar Woman, created as a + 1 statement against elearrultIng. MEP 1 Page 12- Ha- Shilth -Sa -May 15, 2014 May 15, 2014 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 13 a TSOW -TUN LE LUM SOCIETY Learning about each other helps us work together Annual General Meeting Set nmmm/ by Namur, Ammo. the and it ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING school given to the school from Nuu- choh-nulrh Education Worker '- Stanley Lucas to use as well Clayoquot Biosphere Trust's Annual General Meeting will be held on as two head Gold River Secondary School dresses were made by him, with Anthony Thursday, May 29 from 11 am to 3 pm at ramie's Rainforest Inn in Tofino The Tsow -Tun Le Lum Society will hold its Annual General Howard wood burning the design. A Meeting on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the For more information, contact Clayoquot Biosphere Trust It has been a busy, busy year. We started drum was made by a student; the logo planning the Cultural Awareness Week (250) 725 -2219 or 316 Main Street, PO Box 67 Torino, Tsow -Tun Le Lum Treatment Centre beginning with lunch; at was dove by Bruce Mark Jr and the de- www.clayoquotbiosphere.org 699 Capilano Road, Lantzville. All are invited to attend. held April 14 to 17 beginning in October sign painted by Dwight Amos. of 2013. It started from the Student Lead- The 10 shawls, l0 vests, and four https:Il www. facebook.com /clayoquotbiosphere For more information, please call (250) 390 -3123. to be part of the planning haps:lltwitter.com /claybiotrust ership asking twok blankets wore made by Allison this year with or students volunteering. Howard with students and Franck Jacks They picked a theme and ìt was to be design, donated by him. Then two cedar "Global-Community" which was inspired skirts were made by Colton lack and from our school coming from different Anthony Howard with Stanley Lucas (L AYOQU 0 J'" parts of the world. Then 1 sent a memo / assisting in teaching them how to make out to staff asking for their input. It was 2t `/ a skin. Kackaamin on the goo Our amain was made by all the students ' _ /1 \sl " I employ.. appoe.n. The student leadership came up with and we hold that in our school. The de- ,rent Mentae this idea and this. what they wanted signs used are the four Northern Schools to see: Ethnic Fonds Lunch -Traditional logo and it was viewed at our school ISH.! ao Toms 61.43.1tal J. Dress/Nationalism Day -Recognizing potlatch. The visitors were amazed at Languages-Cultural Pm I past g.....11.4.1..*1.**31.201.6 corrlien -The what we had done in years and that Kackaamin florid Through Music is all kept here in our school and tell for uummapsos Monday: Kimberly Black, who is arnn.nrPowr®mrr Ilb11/...1...11,. future students. 1.**11.. the Food Security Dietician, and liar. Thursday: This was the day to give barn Whyte from Comes came with her thanks to all those that helped during Pasted A/Will Za. 2014 May22,2014 15,1..,4.- a.. hook -. rt.. traditional herbs. the m. and tea. They Cuhural Awanncss Week and lunch was participated in the food tasting we had catered by Brenda Johnson who served mmommaemmaktammasstaws leb in the morning. We originally had seven soup. pour fiches and cbumas. Juanita 1...... warmammaatammwimmatamitmawattmemw ,164*,E*56..** participates who were going to take part, Amos brought fried bread. Missy 'layer. R. mmsmogm...... *a* *...... but because of other oemmitmenn they ping a song before lunch and she is from s.rr*wrw- ...w..saw -o,. maza, r.M ricos.... -seo. lidolookl4.111.10.**.c e*./*1...... *,, couldn't take pan. We had a student who Ciitxsan. Klunaxa and Sinixt Nations yeepelnp,,.ne comes from Dominican Republic who were whose lands she grew up on. She nentehe : ji psxg"ire,...a. end enthweent shared her food that her family cooks learned a traditional round drum welcom- rlwb M.0mmo. only during Easter time Then Monika ing song and was meant to be sung to /411.71*1misrr.r..a....r..a..-,. ast 'on am. Cyron made Sauk and Goulash. Fried -. welcome people to gatherings with good 401,Ina1*lymnsles***.nomond bread was made by Juanita Amos who A fasten event was held as part of a busy week in April. heaps and good minds. It was a beautiful . ---er +..sera helped us out at the last minute. The food song. rw.trw.0.os-..s` .+,rwu. ...art. tasting has always been one of the favou- morning, break and lunch from different throughout all the presentation and events I amn in the afternoon we had Mr. Jack- ...... s....s Se/**19.111.1 rite things that the students like doing. It cultures. that happened. son who shared two games he teamed . ..s.w.savnr..rvk All was a success! Tuesday: Our elders Maximus Savey, Wednesday: Yinigum, an elder, came from where he taught in a community of 3lerm.**set no. ...1...?-77/14 In the afternoon we had Beading, and Cecelia Savcy, Jack Johnson. Yinigum, to do a circle talk with the young men. first nation. It was game of laughter and o.nsMlsm.w m.a W'n at n,. Lenora Johnson and Hilary Savey dem- Gloria Maquinna and Marsha Mayan. Ile shared his life experience in what he challenges of each other. Some things our shared with the An 10 -12 their expert- learned about the responsibility for the elders did on a daily bases to keep them Salary ea. 1.11+1,11.Crmowl Mani Ow. onstrated making beaded bracelets and other items. Barbara Wells demonstrated ence of what Twill (Luna) meant to men. the role that they have, the respect grounded. .. PO e...... making beaded flowers and a number of our people. Discussion was held on the that they have for our woman and many It was a successful week with everyone 7.17=1 ti<:ij« "tra+..k....er..aa. mmorom say r.» students made a Mother's Day gift. Yini- spiritual aspect of our ancestors stories other topics. It was well received by the helping. The idea of it all was to share n.. wwratw..uakwaMM »Prs-w , gum and Anthony Howard demonstrated as compared to the present day and the students and they wanted him back. that when we work together things are making cedar roses and cedar rope. generations changing their views on the The French class worked on a project tinier on everyone. To learn about each Brenda Johnson and Mabel Johnson dem- whole history of our people. and displayed Spanish, French, English, other helps us to work together. To team * = topic as it brought Japanese and Nuu chute nuleh languages things helps us to create things for Iwl Mr. be. Yati,ft. onstrated how to make a shawl. Anthony It was an interesting new Mark was here to share what he has awareness to students who were question- and the elders got to see their projects r self and others To promote the find- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY done with the work he does in free -hand ing if it is believed throughout the Nun - and were quite impressed by what they ings helps us to understand. To know the sketching in Native work. The whole chah -nulth today. The Social Study class did It was displayed all week. difference helps us to relate to each other. r did a project on Luna and posters were In the evening it was Open House, and I want to pay tribute to the principal, - ; Secretary/Receptionist idea of this was to interest the students in displayed from their research. They were all the displays of what we had done staff, elders, artists, caterer, facilitators Tenn and Casual work opportunities in Nursing learning new things. They were here for TM n Tna Council M,wa onanat 114.1. three days in the afternoon. done so well, especially the research that throughout the school year was shown and the students who made in possible v,000 sr cem;on nnos they compiled. for everyone to see. We displayed in the and the parents who came out. Another a.m. multiple NTC Departments. Based out at Me NTC office In e (Gold Adam Wale who works out of Kyuquot the secnetaryraecephonlat is under the general supervision of me NTC ono came to share his knowledge in the five Then the An 10 -12, which did an work cabinet all the regalia that had been made year has come and gone. Vancouver (stand has great locations nena languages that he knows and to demon- on Luna, displayed all their an work in by the students. A song was made for Chun. for rewarding Nome Care, CNN and LPN work I n.. nsIbillfies InvOlve Overall adrninistretNe support including: strate what he has done with the Nun- the foyer for the visitors to see and there anuns ncsou. tenon an O.. chah -north language. The Elders were was even some who wanted to buy their ame*momta.m. Casual corm posfliona may be available with the Nursing AI mrn P*1n talked and an work. The whole day was awesome, Reeetve client impressed with what he about or Trial CMaan «twa"r....kwdkwmkaaP..a..ww..n students were amazed with his fluency in so unified with three Gasses working to- t of CommunitytyHealth Nun. Norse tCare kPura.and pentad Anew. Nuu- chah- nulth. gether to make sure it was done properly. greetgreat P IerNal Nurses serving alum Nations communal. on Corneae ntormatan . regained by eta. vencorwer Island Ensure offices and e tymon area a recan, Music was played throughout the Photography class was taking pictures IInInI ra de.M.4 i a ntere.: Our Nursing program foliates valued Nourfiah -nuer boring erro g .. es,maintaining...tendan, man a.meeton ím12 sua. r was and panders wan fWu -caaM1 UW^n ono. to Server t EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY prefaaeonal, (Neal, cullwalty Nva, and empanel. cana I City of Port Alberni Parks and Recreation monk. school dmmwoep,.,a some camp.. a,w.a. an Waning, - lure nurse posirler arec plays a canut rote In planning and ,/, Sams oa o and r.pondgw . arsar providing community math services through planned Welts, Nome telephone system, ® Museum Assistant - Summer e pm Imes ana worksim s. p . to ant want@ amdadma daem,naa and mamen efface. eorwng The City of Pon Alberni is accepting applications for a Museum Assistant to Cactus, and backall positrons nave been located on IM West Coast aainyw.oa .ependemy. mulata.e, plan amiemee and ;moat. assist in the production and installation of an exhibit. Candidates are required ol Island and in Port Al m. Regular Nurses receive e ar Allot, mambo. 0.1131.10y 1 ar a come. unary, benefit package, and selfdirecktl professional car ,neami,resa,ammi,airemrdmaa. to have a minimum of 2nd year college or university in related field (History, development roue regular Inwervla.. AcespeolM Mane a.m. nernd cOac Geology, Education, Museum Studies, Tourism, Marketing or Visual Arts( and of the job, applicants must have an unre- l0 qualny you muret be a batcatacraxte- wagered nurse wall a For sear .amsw, contact Lesa man NA pries Manager related experience. Asa requirement ano Bane war CRNBC, ru Aare a,a rehuivaleol combination of strived Class 4 Driver's License and complete a Criminal Record Check. As this Annac WV . +» by sending sgy0nr edKMlon and Lynn terming eapelenew and, :anvil. acceptable cover letter, resume and 3 Moen. tO: is a grant position, only applicants that have been a full time student in the last references and eaminal retard erect meant to our people Nuu-chehp-zulth Tribal Council semester and intending to return to full time studies following the job will be Elden discuss their experiences of what Tung (Luna Port 0.11;e;n7Vtl, 012 considered. The position is 35 hours per week and is 14 weeks In duration. Oar e. To team more and to express interest in Rate of pay is per COPE, Local 118, Collective Agreement. a 'lawl eaw this exciting work opportunity. contact talnanalitanalun Ma Seitcher at ?250)724-3757. Resumes with a covering letter with proof of required qualifications and refer- Check out our ences will be received until 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 30th by Theresa Kingston, Warn' min 1 all Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council Director of Corporate Services at City Hall, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. Web site at VIII 100 or humanresources _resumes @portalberni.ce. we regret that only those applicants selected for interviews will be www.hashilthsa.com Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council www.hashilthsa.com contacted. I. rt May 15, 2014- Ha-Shilth-Sa -Page 15 Page 14- Ha- Shilth -Sa -May 15, 2014 Big Ocean data will better predict tsunami threats now at home, whether that is in your tradi- communities in the danger zone. Columbia's Medical School, which By Shayne Morrow aboriginal territory or even outside "We're going to install them along the operates satellite programs in communi- tional Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter that ability FIMPICTIMPal It gives you same VENUS and NEPTUNE network and we ties across the province, in partnership of Canada. can. with small colleges and regional hospi- to Imam in place and to be able to conks- NUU- CHAH -NULTH URSING PROGRAM A multi -year, multi- million -dollar also hope to install them in remote -Sae" tals. tualize it for your own community. We project that partners tech giant IBM man..." Moran told Ha- Shilth "We to "If you're going to train doctors, you believe that is important" with Ocean Networks Canada holds the would like to work with communities Young nurse knew education was key to her success so that, want to drawdra them fromm where they live, Moran said U Vic is still in discus- promise of enhanced safety on the B.C. put them in places like schools, By Shayne Marrow covering a lot of communities. Sma ditional Nuu- chat[ -nulth diet as much as them and send them back honor sions about how to deliver university students can educate I ax Mlle. as well as educational and when we install them, the Ha- ShilthSa Contributor then, they've hired a lot more nurses, nt 1 possible, but that can be difficult. unities," he explained. level courses through the new disuse. opportunities for Nuu -chah- look at the data themselves, and know don t have to travel as much." C The elders value their traditional employment that is being created in foods, a We want c But after spending eight years or more teaming portal nulth youth in remote communities. - that they're pan of network. After lackelyn Seitcher graduated from The ggoal o£ the Home Care programp gram is ..r..g°P they use them and they store them for the an that's in university, sometimes it is difficult to partnership with IBM. The immediate Ocean Networks Canada operates the to use it as an educational tool, high school in Paion o! in 2002, she to keep people serf and healthy in their wailer. and they are sad when they don't we go think about moving hack home. priority is to deliver umculum materials NEPTUNE underwater observatory. It's what we'll be taking about when worked seasonally at the local fish plant own homes. That means more than direct get enough for the year. They generally to teachers that arc based on data taken 11 network into these communities" -So now the goal is for them to un- health services, Seitcher explained. It an 800 -kilometre seabed cable local fora couple of years. That was enough do not get as much seafood -clams or a dergo pan of their training in their home from the network and tailored for based in Port Alberni, with an exten- Citizen Science is already huge to convince her that she needed porn -sa. may include education and counselling, tuts'np (sea urchins) -from the ocean is affiliated, communines and to contextuallze that consumption. sive arrayy of sensors, seismographs and component of ONC, which ondary education to build a career. mental health supports, as well as cultural as they would like, or the deer meat. with information to their locality." In theory, Moran suggested, Grade 6 e- operated cameras installed in through the University of Victoria, Seitcher is the daughter of Debbie and social supports. They really appreciate it when somebody of the IBM plan is to create a Virtu- classes in Cambridge Bay and Pon Al- Barkley Sound and off the West Coast of a worldwide academic network Through Pan Mundy and the late Jackie Williams. "We work closely with the Home Care brings tt to then home." al Compute Lab for remote First Nations berni might simultaneously undertake an 1- Vancouver Island its w chute "I grew up as a member of Ucluelet RNs. We see people with chronic diseases For elders living on a limited income, it communities that will allow people in the interpretation of data taken from their lo- á Under the new initiative, called Smart ca/ installationslobservatories /neptune- First Nation, but a few of us from my to provide ongoing support and monitor- can be difficult to put together a healthy both to monitor ocean conditions cal oceans and join forces to compare and Oceans BC, IBM and ONC are teaming ne- pacific), visitors are able to view a villas. mom's dad's (Earl Mundy) side trans- ing, as well as leaching" diet based on traditional foods. The `216 for their own activities and safety, and contrast what they have each discovered. up to install new equipment and com- dazzling collection of underwater videos ferred back to Tseshaht," she explained. Type 2 diabetes is one of the common century diet" is typically heavy on refined also to contribute to the body of knowl- "You can imagine how we could get Poring capability both to monitor the or, for the more adventurous, monitor After deciding to return to school, chronic health condition faced by ab- sugars and starches. For a people who or edge being collected. some great exchanges. We're not there ocean's conditions and vessel traffic, and underwater smsors in realtimc even Seitcher moved to Port Alberni and original people. adapted for centuries to a marine -based, that IBM provides yet, but that's what we're working to predict the impact of off cash. operate underwater video cameras to Madden explained upgraded her high school credits through "So we teach them how to use the glu- high- proteindow- carbnhydrale menu. "Armchair Analysts" with open-source towards," she said. "As part of this, we quakes and tsunamis on coastal com- watch undersea creatures at home in their North Island College. She then undertook canoe, but we also teach about diet and "store food" is a recipe fora wide range tools to and analyze data and, po- are hiring a First Nations coordinator and said IBM spokesperson Peter own environment. gather the Licensed Practical Nursing program exercise' and medicines. We also do foot of health problems, with diabetes and initially. join the growing Big Data wave, First Nations educator to begin to work 1P1' Maddens "We totally agree with IBM Canada at NIC, graduating in 2006. It didn't take care for them. Lean disease at the top of the list. with its virtually unlimited economic and on those curricular materials, and to help We will be installing some new sensors that, by getting kids involved, it can re- long to find work. The LPN serves as a liaison with the But again, Seitcher explained, the Home what gaps there are in the and ally engage them to go into the sciences," career us understand client's them interpret on both the VENUS (Saltsh Sea) "Just at the time I was graduating, I physician. helping daekelyn Seitcher Is an LPN working Care approach is respectful at all times. arc trying to make it easier for ev- sciences. and what the priorities are for NEPUTNE networks. We will also be Moran said. went to an event were I met with (former and take action on their doctor's advice. with NTC Nursing "We can encourage them and give them open data," he said. First Nations - what their needs are Then putting in some new coastal radar sensors Participation from First Nations com- erybody to consume NTC Nursing manager) Jeanette Watts "We go at it as a ream approach. The ideas, but we do not want to impose our put our priorities on those needs." Clients may initiate contact with Home is a key element both for IBM More importantly, increased Internet can RNs in that are not technically pan of the [ONCI munities and (current manager) Ina Seitcher, who would be more present the case of Care, or they may be referred by family. views. We want them to think about a and the proliferation of Moran estimates installation of the network," Madden said. "They will be Canada and ONC. Moran said there is al- connectivity is my mother -in -law. They were talking high -risk or more complex -care clients." healthier diet. If they are elders, and they BC improvements will take "We don't see every single elder," for near-field ready a precedent where ONC is working hand-held computing and communica- Smart Ocean While most are deployed and configured about getting more LPN, on board. I was of Seitcher's clients Seitcher said, explaining that, as a are having difficulties with finances, devices has reduced the cost of about two- and -a -half years. matter tsunami detection." directly with an aboriginal community. eons hired right out of school and started in elders, she also sees patients who have we rage them to talk to the social "We have purchased several pieces of of respect, there is a policy to not intrude. "We put in a mini-observatory up in the delivering education to remote communi- been discharged The existing ONC seismographic January 2007." moldy from hospital -We encourage elders to contact us. We worker." ties, making it possibk for First Nations equipment that have already arrived," sensors, spotted along the NEPTUNE Arctic, in Cambridge Bay (http:/ /www. As a Home Care LPN, Stitcher now fallowing surgery, or people with mobil- Seitcher, whose husband is a member she the same time that we are don't automatically know, for example, accurate tsunami [works.ca/insmllalions/observato- students to acquire a significant portion said "At ity issue. Basically, anybody who needs cable, can provide very serves both Tseshaht and Ditidaht First when people are coming out of hospital, of Tla -o- quo-alit First Nation, has one training in their own community. obtaining equipment, we will he engag- predictions for earthquakes thousands of ttes/arcec), two years ago. When we in- of their Nations. Based at the NTC nursing office, support, she explained. They may need stepdaughter, 16, and two sons, nine and to determine where unless the family calls us or directs hospi- it, we the science teacher "So now we are able to take the benefit ing with communities kilometres away, Madden explained. The stalled engaged she travels to the remote community of mobility aids or equipment, they may tal four. She is currently completing her RN and it should be sited. That engagement is staff to contact ua" goal for the Smart Oceans BC Initiative and the community leaders. We will work you get from attending university, Ditidaht need help bathing. The Home Care team by distance education, through Athabasca summer." once a week. Diet and exercise are very much pan of to help the science teacher extract pan of that and make it available going lobe happening this is to improve the ability to predict when with them "The program has grown a lot In the performs a needs assessment at the time the Home Care program. Stitcher said University. "I hope to be finished in a associated with that a nearby seismic even will generate a build curriculum beginning. there was a lot of travelling, of referral. elders are encouraged to follow the tra- year," she said. tsunami, and which specific areas will observatory. We'd like to do the same as T 1 feel its impact. we build out Smart Oceans BC." baubuupav(tk School mie ma et teams( is upfront when he says educat- e That will require detailed mapping of Madden Culture part of the prescription home care nurse the seabed, according to ONC head, Dr ing First Nations youth, especially those -Se/ By Shwne Morrow aboat where pirate because we didn't hate overnight Kale Moran. from remote communities, is good bus,. -+D'A f Ha-Shilth-Sa Conribumr they've been and patients. [(they had too stay overnight, "Sea floor topography does determine rT YA SCH L I ACCEPTIN REGISTRATION s 't whet they've we ansfened them to Campbell River. the wave height," she explained. a publicly -traded company, we are FOR 2014/2015 For Sonia Somerville, it was hockey experienced. It was rural nursing/ because at times see In simple terms, by mapping the sea always interested in developing skills in Kindergarten to Grade 7 that led to her role as a nurse with the Their health plan k didn't have a physician. We were the only floor, it becomes possible to determine areas where we think the market is go- Nate: Haahuupayak will be offering a full grade 7 program Nuu -chah -ninth Tribal Council Nursing is based on where First Responders in the community" Dun how a seismic event of specific rime . ing," he said. beginning 2014 -15 Department. they see their life '111,4,..,^ ing this tome Somerville had Mme .tors nude would cause water to move and It is estimated that the global market for Having moved from Gold River and going and what tom and a daughter. 'The, all play hockey." strike the shore in specific t Ioeamms. ocean monitoring technology will grow Haahuupayak offers: living in Pon Alberni, Somervillé s four they want.- she said smiling. Moran said one of the most exciting from $4 billion to Sb billion annually by A full BC Ministry of Education Curriculum children were in the Alberni Valley Minor Somerville said N In her rule at NTC. Sumer, ill- says components of the program is the instal- 2020. To fill that need, organizations like Nuu -chah -ninth Language and Culture classes new f Hockey program. It was through the chil- the planning as -:sr working with Nuu -chah -mulch elders abon of earthquake "early warning" ONC and IBM need people with wide Smaller class sizes dren playing hockey that Somerville met very mucha two- within the philosophy of the Noa chef- Priors that detect what is known as the range of skills, from technology creators Aide support in every classroom Simon Read. director of Chachumathluk wiry dialogue. it's sI nulth Nursing Framework. which upholds mary (non shaking) Wave, tito 90 and operators to data analysts, biologists A complete computer lab Q u n. Nuu chap a l l /Community Se a pannerchip and the belief each life is it precious seconds before the Earthquake Wave and even MBAs, many of whom will be Updated library resources Hunan Service. and i introduced her the client guide. murne, tech life comply. each life Paired with increased tsunami predictive based outside of the big cities. !Pads and Smart Boards in classrooms to the nursing program : t' the count of ac seeks full IImea and each life completes capacity, the enhanced network will be Madden said IBM is drawing from Mc Bus service "I joined like NTC Nursing D tion its cycle, has added yer mother dioe.n- able to provide an extra safety margin for experience of the University of British Free school supplies in20US. Somers ill- mid' -1 hey uwere to her training and experience Free swim lessons Community I lealrh Norse. and then mov- of our nursing a not the expos- the people After- school activities ing intoío a Home Cole role in November knowledge. hui she explained. "it'.:hont 'Bier has Fruit and veggie -in- school program 2013.4 that's not whorl's - t ought you to this print of your life" Field trip throughout the year to enrich class room The facto of the home care program is pon she a 7 When you take the time to listen ten pct- MARKET learning TSESHAHT to assist clients to live in their communi- said. "We're not Sonia n about their journey in life. being Returning students will be given registration priority. All new registrations Somerville took on home care role in 2013. compassionate. and listening, it gives you GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC RIM Spaces are limited in ties as independently as possible for as the expert and will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. .sing has given her the flexibility to I to tell them a much deeper understanding. They have list, we all parents long as possible. preserving and encore- were there how to live all grades. To avoid being placed on a wait encourage keep working steadily as her husband's aging family and community support. their life:' taught me more than 1 could ever teach to complete a registration font as soon as possible. Registration forms are a .._ Somerville mainly works with elders Somerville pm ides home care in five career took the family to various loca- them" --.41t" available from the school office or by °mailing rwatts @haahuupayak.com i none. S ill and those with chronic health conditions. communities in the Southern Region. Mainly. aid. "it '' about be- call One Mussalo, Principal, at 250- 724 -5542 or email gmussalo@ Please As a certified RN Somerville worked'an providing are .-- ár Her job is to work with Me d' 'd I "1 travel to Annals. D d h rattestai ing reaps Iful. and about haahuupayak.com with any questions he family and the community to develop ing Tuesdays and Wednesdays between the respiratory unit at VGH fora year and Thal -s culturally sale and competent.- p1a We all students! ' welcome a half, before a health plan that is comprehensive, ac- .Mats and Ditidaht). Tscshaht, Hupa- "They're the teachers. I'm here to Team, transferring to Campbell River fora year. Isible, effective and equitable. She also cult and Uchucklesaht" And once ev- and I feel honored to have The opponu- _ - ' After Campbell River, the couple moved s able to plan for personal care workers ery other month she travels to Kildonan. to do that." she mid. Pan of that la F= and homemakers to work with clients, Somerville also provides Community to Ucluclet where Somerville worked Teaming includes participating in as many which again serves to assist the clients to Health Services to Huu- ay -att. with resident GP, Dr. Fast, for thine years, cultural activities as possible. both running the office and performing welcome an to participate in Visit www. hashilthsa.com remain at home. "After graduating. 1 did two years at "People t's all about building relationships Camosun College in Victoria, then three medical assistant duties. whatever is going on in the community. "Then we moved to Gold Rival Hours of operation - 7:00 am - 10:30 pm Join us on Facebook with community members, she said. years at the [Vancouver General Hospital] So you feel like you're welcomed and worked there for 10 years in the Diagnos- you feel like you're pan of their life. That Phone: 724 -3944 "Our nursing philosophy is about School of Nursing, where I graduated Follow us on Twitter partnership, been present with (clients) in 1990. Somerville, who was born and tic and Treatment Centre, which was an makes us feel so rich and fulfilled in what It a E -mail: tseshahtmarket @shaw.ca M their life journey, learning about their raised on Vancouver Island, says that Emergency Department. `man, law. we do" tkel Web address: www.tseshahtmarket.ca 7- 15, 2014 Page 16- Ha- Shilth -Sa -May May 15, 2014 -Ha- Shitth -Sa -Page 17 Language learning: A photo essay by Melody Charlie The Hesquiaht Language FilltIZUMEN1 Committee, a group made H-NULTH NURSING PROGRAAr1 up of fluent and semi -fluent speakers, met recently and Tofino -born RN drawn to practice skills in Ahousaht shared teachings and at and worked and for school - Department Royal Jubilee knowledge. Photographer 17y Sham. Alamo. health resources supports on her BSc Nursing by correspondence. Ile-Shin-Se Contributor age kids. Melody Charlie captured the Bernard said not all NTC Community In 2001,. she moved bock Tofino, where her son was born. Bernard sub- fun and intensity of language Asa community health nurse in the Health Nurses have a school practice. about sequently took a six -year break from femme Berncommunity of Ahousaht, Karyn Ahousaht has a population of LOW learning. nursing to raise her son before returning ard has to draw on an extensive people, of whom about 500 are under the to practice in 2008. collection of skills. When the Nuu -chah- age of 25. Right: Victoria Wells shows a 1 have "I had to take refresher course be- nulth Tribal Council offered her the "It's a very young population and Linos Lucas use 1 had been away for more than job five years ago. it was. role she had a lot of young prenatal clients. It's cont- Nuu- chah -nullh fonts. five years. I did it by distance education contemplated since before her nursing mon that girls have their babies young, Mamie Lucas, Delores Bayne and Carol -Anne Hilton through Kwnntlea Polytechnic University education began. and then go on to finish school" had a limited amount of time to speak only in the in Vancouver. In 2009, I was hired by "I used to be the dispatcher at Tofino Air Bernard noted that the family support language awaken the Tribal Council, as soon as I finished. in the late 80s. I would arrange the flights for the young moms in the village is They called me and offered me my dream for the NTC health nurse and thought out what makes these young families thrive. hands job. It was meant to be and I welcomed it. tab day when I am a nurse, I want to he that Them is always an extra set of It has been an awesome experience ever n to help with the babies and mothers do since Bernard, who is a Registered Nurse, re- not have to raise them on their own or Bernard felt she warn, quite ready to entry completed her Bachelor of Science in isolation like you would in town. The take on the challenge of public health be- (Nursing), the latest in a string of cent- teachings and knowledge passed down cause she hadn't yet completed her BSc ns that make her a very versatile from grandmothers and mothers to our Karen Bernard degree, but the NTC recruiters convinced healthcare professional in a community young women supports we very much in where she alternated between full -time her to with limited facilities. practice. apply. and seasonal work at the local hospital "They said,' We understand you have , "I live in Tofino and commute back and "It's a very welcoming and friendly for the next few years. lots experience working with First forth daily," Bernard said. village. I felt that right away when I first of would travel over to Ahousaht and Nations we understand you have Her specialty'. maternal /child health, rived." "I families, work in the clinic with Dr. (John] Arm- an obstetrical background, and we think dealing with pre-natal and post -natal cli- a Bernard was long familiar with the strong on my days off, just for fun as the that we'd like to interview you and feel ents and children up to six years of age. island community, having grown up in her schooling clinic nurse and receptionist." confident that you would be a good fit.'" "The other hat that I wear is Communi- nearby Tofino. She staved In the late 1990s, Bernard's partner's For the past five years, Bernard has cable Disease Control. We all have those at Tofino Elementary and then graduated and work look the couple on experi- Above: Adam Werle and Ben Nankemis participate in the language two mandated functions. Mainly, it's TB from Uoluelet Senior Secondary. education applied those skills and that "I the road. First, it was several years in ence, at the same time immersing circle. surveillance and Immunization" left at 19 and travelled to Victoria. while northeast B.C., where she worked on the herself in the culture of the community. Bernard's team immunizes all children I did a three -year RN program that was Delivery Unit at Dawson Creek at the wrap -up Right: In Caplette and John Rampaneu display their new hoard in the community under six years of age college To seal -based, through ('ammo Labour Ha- Shilth -Sa spoke to her session in Pon game that teaches youth about traditional territories, language and with the childhood series of vaccines_ College and Royal Jubilee Hospital." District hospital. ofa week -long training From 1998 -99, Bernard worked in the Alberni. The closing ceremony included teachings. They are administered at two, four, six, After graduation, Bernard practiced Internal Medicine Unit at Prince George traditional songs and dancing, which 12 and 18 months, followed bye booster in Victoria for three years on a thoracic Regional Hospital, which has since been Bernard in without hesitation. CONTINUING EDUCATION at age five medicine floor, working with respiratory joined Hospital Northern health nursing ''Because Ahousaht has two schools, we and cardiac patients, renamed University of "My passion is aboriginal British Columbia, to reflect its status as a and safe which is key also do a Grade 6 and Grade 9 immuniza- In 1995.96, she did a specialty in obstet- culturally practice, with the families Metal Jewellery at NIC tion program. We do health education in cs at the B.C. Institute of Technology, in teaching hospital. to working effectively From there it was back to Victoria, that I in partnership with," she said, the schools with the kids on request and Me Advanced Practice Obstetrics Nursing work where Bernard worked in the Emergency adding, "and I now know how to dance!" liaise with the teaching staff regarding Program, before moving hack to Torino, Short Courses Short part -time courses offered Sometimes young moms need a little extra support in the evenings and week -ends. Silver jewellery making, intro to And at the heart of it is one critical Nikiforuk took her instructor's sugges- By Shuyne Morrow gemmology and morel Courses ' question- How does the mother feel lion, and it proved successful. I la.SMlth Sa Contributor tart March and September. about breastfeedìng and how can we sup- "I fell in love with It. l loved the op- portunity Nuuchah -nulth One of the areas of specialization for the A IT port them in their decision? There is a lot to leant abort Nuu -shah -ninth Tribal Council Comm- I of pressure both ways. We ask, 'How do ways, and felt no privileged and continue ? to feel privileged, to be a part of the . it "' oily Health Nurses is in Maternal Child w Iv \\ you feel about - Et Health. ram^ p k \l The age range of the clients Nikiforuk families we work with. I did my third Jewellery Metal Art secs is from 13 to 42. The majority of and fourth -year prodtieum here and just The service includes home visits by , 0 u ile° 4 1 Summer Workshops tuck around." k. her husband oses, coordinating access W services ,, i clients are between 15 and 21. Nikif Three or four -day intensive in ^n support. Often these are and two live Port Albemi. and providing support, information cm v !J "Moms need girls suitable for all levels of and links to other services for pregnant y not mans and families that we only see "I love working with the moms, seeing experience, from beginner to love with the The tenser sibllnea were happy tu see and hear their father in an interview on women and families with infants and f ' Y two or three times during their pregoam the newborns. I fell in advanced. Register now, for July language that took e'n the early 1988, young children. l cy Often, we sec them once. week" whole philosophy of the Mother's Story, workshops. -k There are families that face multiple- which is a strength -based approach: NTC Maternal Child Health programs f strengths arc, and have a positive effect on the physical and F {s ,,.,,rd sl barriers and the nurses are available finding out where their mental health of both mother and child, 7R to offer support and work with other is based on establishing a strong, posi- Metal Jewellery Nurses 000111111 Celebrate and can enhance the experience of wel- agencies (with the mom's permission), vc and trusting relationship with the lot goal mother-m -he, where they're at." Design Certificate coming a child for all family members. Nikiforuk said "We talk a about during Nurses Week For expecting Nuu -chah -nulth women sanding and ask how can we support you The CNN's in partnership with the length, 3g-week certificate living in Port Alberni, Heidi Nikiforuk, in making reaching your goals as a par- Port Alberni Friendship Center, host a fit Learn to design and create Nurses provide the knowledge, coring and Community Health Nurse, is available to ,, ent?' There are a lot of great resources Niri ayags -ha (Baby Welcoming) two jewellery for personal interest or advocacy which enables good health for all support them. .y both on a d off reserve, and we a can or three times year These welcom- as a source of income. Register families ìngs bring together new moms, families, Heidi, along with Carrie Pomeroy and Heidi Nikiforuk help link to them. early forSeptember start! Tina Renal, teach pre-natal classes at Nikiforuk was born in northern Brit- community members, elders and nurses Knee- \'aaa, which is a satellite office for explained. ish Columbia, but moved to Vancouver to celebrate the arrival of a new baby JOHN FREE information session* about NIC'. Metal Jewellery Programs the Pon Alberni Friendship Center. While breaatfeeding is a natural font. Island, finishing school in Parksvillc and and mark the families journey, Saturday, May 24th, 4 -5:30 pm or Thurs. Oth, 6:30 -8 pm - MP "We have our own office across the non, there art sometimes challenges. attending nursing school at North Island "We encourage moms and families to a lune DUNCAN ta NIC Campbell River campus Week. Nikif k said. "We teach one- Perhaps the baby is not latching well. College in Courtenay. reach out to their supports, perhaps an VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH tin one prenatal sessions, immunize There may be milk supply issue. It was for her third-year prank= that auntie or grandmother, someone they w+v. c.wk row..atwa...,usuwm,.wyl¡erwaa.w nea a . lw...,.... ' johnduncanmp.com their . the she ted with NTC. respect, to find out about family babies, and do newborn visits" and "I am "We go into the home and support 1250F Cedar Street also a certified lactation consultant." mom, discuss what is working well and "As my ehusband's family lives in To- traditions and teachings. We believe that For more information, Campbell River, B.C. "I work with moms from conception maybe not so well. Is the baby confused rino, l had applied to the hospital there, tong, healthy families are the fund, V9W 2W5 visit www.níe.be,ea 1 to childbirth and after baby arrives I about the nipple? Has the babe been but at the time they told me they weren't tion of thriving, connected communities L or call Julia at n also help mothers who are hav- bottle fed previously? la the milk coming taking students. Then my instructor mid, and we are here to support that." NODS, ISLAND 1- 800 -667 -8404 I Fax: 250- 287 -9361 ing challenges with breastfesding," she Mon timer 'Why don't you try the NTC?'" 250- 923 -9724 today! COLLEGE L 1 ... May 15, 2014 -Ha- Shiloh -Sa -Page 19 Page 18- Ha- Shiloh -Sa -May 15, 2014 Paddlers heading to NAIG . 1 ADS Continued from page 1. There is another mandatory training TIT CLASSIFIED But the young people of Ditidaht have session scheduled for 15 and May May only three years' experience. It dur- 16 being hosted by the nation in Nitìnat saa Services Offered For Sale For Rent For Rent tY ing an annual sports day in the communi- Lake, witht participation from other Island MEETING FACILITATOR/ FOR SAI F. ON RESERVE OFFICE SPACE: ty that they were introduced to paddling, nations. to graduation Located ie Nanaimo. perfect for NEGOTIA'T'OR: Are you tired of Drums wades order. Great Robin Mack told Ha- Shiloh -Sa. 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Look after side issues for Ditidaht First Nation. for our kids and grandkids." Since then, these words have fisheries department. For rr guided Edgar's work with the Nation's fisheries department their work, the students where he has spent the last 22 years carrying out their request. receive school credit - To ensure this work continues, Edgar has focused his energy and skills they can use 11 'e on building the skills, knowledge, and passion of the upcoming into the future. tr. -} . generation, including his son and students from the Ditidaht Through the summer ro' school. student program, Edgar "When I was learning [these skills], our life depended on teaches the students how them...we had to have fish for the winter," said Edgar, noting that the department operates today, "learning to fish and operate a boat is still vital, especially and how things are done. since Nitinat Lake and Nitinat Bar can be treacherous ". He emphasizes conservation It took Edgar four years to teach his son how to navigate measures to ensure there will be local waters. At the same time, he taught his son how to crab fish into the future; he also wants the fish, about the fishing banks, where students to ..-1M AlIENT ..UMN.r ,..rr- the rocks are, and all the other learn the importance of working `1 important skills required to be out with other fishers out on the on the water. "I would like to see- three or)6) at- yóutiti water. In their time with the In March of 2014, his son department, the students work take, tit& skills have learned and applied his knowledge when all on salmon fry salvage, fish and Nuu- chah -nulth fisheries use titeiw to wake sure, the species are shellfish identification, and bottom managers came to Nitinat fish surveys. They learn about the 1 ti Lake for training. Edgar item into the are timing of different species, long value let his son operate the -Philip Edgar, Ditidaht First Nations Fisheries Manager lining, and the important care i1 boat that transported of taking of their community ...... the group. According ., . members. to Edgar, this trip and the associated responsibility Students also take part in food fish distribution, helping to inspired his son, who now wants to do more work deliver seafood to Ditidaht elders. In the future, Edgar would like of this kind. to train older students to do more assessment work. When asked Outside his family, students at the local school when he would feel comfortable with the next generation taking have been recipients of Edgar's desire to pass over, Edgar said, "I would like to see three or four youth take the on his knowledge and his undeniable passion skills they have learned and use them to make sure the species are for fisheries management. So far Edgar and here into the future." the school have created a reward program for Edgar is excited for the opportunity for training and knowledge students with good grades and high attendance. sharing around fisheries in his community, especially with youth. In recognition of their achievements, these He would also like to work with youth who are not engaged in students enjoy a day on the school and get them out on the water learning about fishing. water with Edgar, crabbing Philip has recently partnered with the school and the health and long lining. clinic to access funding for youth mentorship activities. This will Edgar also participates ensure youth capacity building around fisheries and fisheries in Oceans Day at the management will happen every year and that Edgar will continue school, sharing information to have the opportunity to pass on his knowledge and passion for about the work he does sustainable fisheries. and teaching the students about aquatic resources. This year he will focus on ..r ,.«.,;, Utra-thluk r .ti PO Box 1383 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 4 ---' -Vr-. i, T, ,fax: 250.72.4.2172 "The salmon, bottom fish, and shellfish are really important to info ìuuathluk.ca our people. Look after them for our kids and grand kids." - Ditidaht First Nation Elders www.u,uathluk.ca ,t , -y P . s. - // Y 4" , r i 51 - 4 --' ^ f:r X IW __