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n Nuu-chah-nulth Framework t + .. _;: s is lt The Nuu re ,s. 1 -chah- Agreement - Offshore Areas and .. nulth Tribal Council and Ocean Management . ri .. 13 of its 14 member _..:. - Fish and Fisheries First Nations have com- for the next stage of - Culture and Heritage pleted their negotia- negotiations, which is _ - Implementation tions for a the Framework Agreement in Prin- -General Provisions - Agreement with the ex- ciple (AIP) stage. Amendment Proce- ception of one issue, The Frame- dures, Certainty, Con- Residential Schools. work Agreement con- stitutional Issues, Dis- The Nuu -chah- tains a list of broad sub- pute Resolution, Eligibil- nuith, Federal Govern- stantive issues that the ity and Enrollment, Rati- riM . :, .+ ment and Provincial three parties intend to fication Government negotia- negotiate in 4. - f.. .«.... : stage Environmental tors have been working The one out- Protection,Assessment on the agreement dur- standing issue, Resi- and Pollution Preven- ing six negotiating ses- dential Schools, will be tion with respect to sions from April '95 to discussed this week Lands, Water and Air The NTC Education staff at their information booth. Back Row- Darlene Frank October '95. when a delegation of - Air Space. (Wickaninnish School) Marg Amos ( Gold River Secondary), Corinna sam ( Eighth One other Nuu - Nuu- chah -nulth leaders If and when the Avenue Elementary), Vivien Thomas( Redford Elementary), April Titian (A.D.S.S.) chah- Nation travels to Ottawa to Residential School is- Front Row- Marilyn Brown ( Ray Watkins Elementary -Gold River), Eileen Hag- ,Ditidaht, has been ne- meet with government sue is resolved, the gard (Education Support and Curriculum Coordinator) Iris Rose Sanders ( Al- gotiating separately and officials. Chief Negotiators for berni Elementary & Redford Elementary) ,Gina Watts ( Sproat & Calgary Elemen- they have completed During the Oc- the Nuu- chah -nulth will tary). Other counselling /support staff not in this picture include Margaret Miller their FrameworkAgree- tober negotiating ses- initial the Framework (Zeballos Elementary /Secondary), Nancy Logan ( Eric Godson Elementary Jr. ment. sion the Federal Secondary -Bamfield), Julia Landry ( Maquinna Elementary), Melody Mundy (Uclue- nego- Agreement and recom- The Frame- let Elementary), and Angie Miller ( A.W. Neill & E.J. Dunn Jr. Secondary tiator Wendy Porteus mend it's approval by work Agreement is said that she did not the Nuu- chah -nulth stage 3 of the B.C. have the mandate to membership. Residential School Issue sends Treaty Making Process. negotiate an apology or It will be It establishes the compensation regard- brought to each First Nuu- chah -nulth Delegation to Ottawa agenda and timetable ing the legacy of Resi- Nation to be ratified ( dential Schools. . approved) by their Failure to come Tla- o- qui -aht First Na- approval from her supe- Other substan- membership. In order to an agreement on the tions, and Chief Tom riors in Ottawa. tive issues that are in- for the Framework issue of Happynook from the Residential The Nuu -chah- cluded in the Frame- Agreement to be ratified Schools is jeopardizing Huu- ay -aht First Nation. nuith Tribal Council re- must be organized and work Agreement are: it must be approved by the of the Also making the trip will ratification ceived an amended ver- run by Nuu -chah- nulth, -Lands and Waters all 13 Nuu- chah -nulth Nuu- chah -nulth draft be Nelson Keitlah, Cen- sion of the clause from not by the government. - Natural Resources Nations. tral Region FrameworkAgreement. Co-chair of Ottawa which did not In addition they -Revenue /Fiscal Mat- Delegates at an the NTC satisfy their needs. are seeking an apology ters Continued Page 3 Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal During the Oc- Delegates at from the Government of -Jurisdiction and Gover- Council Treaty Meeting tober Framework the Nuu -chah -nulth Canada in the House of nance in Gold River have de- Agreement negotiations Treaty Meeting said that Commons, in a similar cided to send a delega- at Tin -Wis , the Nuu - Residential Schools are way as the apology was tion of leaders and chah- nulth,the Federal a very important issue given to Japanese - POSTAGE PAID IN PORT ALBERNI, B.C. Hawiih ( Hereditary government, and the for Nuu -chah -nulth Candians, as a result of RETURN Chiefs) to Ottawa to Provincial POSTAGE GUARANTEED government people , and it is an is- their internment during meet with Deputy Min- negotiators agreed to sue that must stand on the second world war. If undeliverable please return to: isters about the issue. the inclusion of a clause it own in the Framework Several del- Ha- Shitth -Sa, P.O. Box 1383, Travelling to on Residential Schools Agreement.The Nuu - egates expressed doubt Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 Ottawa this week will be in the list of substantive chah -nulth leadership that their communities 1 three Hawiih- Chief issues to be negotiated. says that any programs would approve the NATIONAL LIBRARY Ambrose Maquinna However, the developed to deal with Framework Agreement OF CANADA NEWSPAPERS DIVIS from the Mowachaht/ 395 WELLINGTON Federal negotiator said the healing process as if Residential Schools STREET Muchalaht Nation, Chief at the a OTTAWA ONTARIO that time that result of the legacy of were not included as a Howard Tom from the K1 A ON4 wording was subject to the residential schools separate issue. I RenSWeR $ a- November 291995 3 ."m1 ;r.' 2 lia- Shllth -Sa November 29.1095 Framework Agreement 1995 A Letter in Reply to the Reform Party's From Page 1 Nuu- chah -nulth Annual Assembly Ha-Shilth-Sa ' All Nuu -chah- On Pubbshed bytheNuuahah- nu9hTribal Cour: Aboriginal Task Force Interim Policy Report ,fit nunh people are urged Friday evening there was rec- - cil for distribution to the members of the 14 Nuu - to contact their Tribe's Administration Offices ognition given to gradu- chah -nuhh First Nations and to other interested Any day now there will United States went called Indian Reserves make surveys of the Ys ating post secondary groups and individuals. Information and original be an election an- through this turmoil fifty which are scattered First Nations. In the 71 to receive information students and scholar- work contained in this newspaper may not be cement for the years ago with their throughout Canada? end, they will say mat all about the Framework ship _presentations reproduced without written permission from the Province of British Co- treaty process and does To us it appears that this of this effort and ex- Agreement, voting made to outstanding Nuuchah -nulth Tribal Council, P.O. Box 1383,Port lumbia. The political not appear to be hurting recent concern is a pense has brought regulations and places 7M2. Fax and dates for voting. post secondary stu- Abemi,B.C. ,V9V Phone (604)724-5757. paries are continuously as a result In fact, In move by the Business them to the best soli - dents (604)723 -0463. Printed attheAlberniValley Times. discussing the future of Oklahoma there are Sector to help stabilize tion for the Aboriginal It is hoped mat Also on the Fri- Eriitor. Bob Sodarbnd. Subscriptions: $15.00 per the Aboriginal People tribal politicians who the Canadian Economy Peoples. This is a so- the Framework Agree- ment can be approved day evening Nuuchah- Fear. and the Reform Party would give the British by obtaining a secure lution that they have ) nuhh Community and has even gone on a Columbia political par hold on natural re- reached without ever in time to go on to stage a of the Treaty Human Services hosted whirlwind tour of meet - ties a run for their sources which are In really understanding Process 1"1: a banquet and officially LETTERS Inge across Canada- money. high world demand, and what it is like for us- in January. !i At the October Elders Robert Peter, Stanley Sam,Sam Johnson, Roy Haiyupis, and Doug launched a book that from Brush Columbia to WBWe agree that the whose future Is cur- where most of our The Ha -SNIth -Sit will reprint letters from negotiating Robinson help they had put together, Ontario. It seems inevi- wrongs of the past sys- rently under a cloud of people live In poverty, session Deb Foxeroft with the launching of a book published by it's readers. All letters must te signed by dales were set for stage which contains words table that they would tem should not be ex- Native Land Claims. It and where 75% are un- Nuu -chah -nulth Community and Human Services, of the writer and have the writers address or 4. The feel Thal they have be- tended into the future also appears that there employed. We say to tentative dates wisdom of the elders phone number sett. Names will be with- for This year's conducted collectively, women. As a victim of conference:' One come expels on rho lIc- for the Aboriginal Is a further agenda. the politicians, 'Before negotiations are: of the el- held by request. Nuuchah -nunh Annual but each First Nation vbbrlce, the lady called 4) Thal the committee ders involved in fr conditions on Indian Peoples of British Co- That agenda is to nave you think about giving January 15 -19 putting We reserve the light to edit letters for February Assembly was held in will negotiate land, wa- for an apology from the shall look at models for together the book, Reserves, and offer so- lumbia. However, we the Aboriginal Peoples us any solutions, wake 19.23 Roy grammatical reasons, clarity, brevity, and Port Alberni, and was tars, air, resources man who assaulted our communities In ac Haiyupis from ',ions through theirAb- question the !eyelet the out from under the fi- up and smell the cof- March 21 -25 and Ahousat, good tads. hosted by the jurisdictions particular her He was asa cordance with our cus- said that the book original Task Force In- understanding of our nancial obligations of lee'. We challenge you April 22 -26 to seated has W walnut print letters dealing with tribal Opetchesaht First Na- terim Report problems that the polk- Federal to come live with May 27.31 them." delegate at the assem- toms and traditions and in O "values that we will Policy the Govern- and us lion. or personal disputes. All opinions expressed June 24 -28 Another deck bly. that Nuu -shah -nulth-ant certainly cherish" and We as First Nations re- crane have gained from ment in order to divert in the communities that M tenets to the editor are those of the writer July The assembly sion made regarding family can bring their issues of that " we are bringing alize the restrictions of their summary glimpses more funds to reducing we call "lame:" 22-26 Several and not necessarily those of the Nan-chats. got underway with a stage 4 of the treaty pm- members as family violence and be forward the positive the Indian Act of our life in theft nine the National and Prod. August 26-30 wallas nth smith Tribal Council or it's member First outdated welcome by the hosts. shod meetings across coal Deficits. THE REALITY OF THE September 23-27 cess was to reappoint ers spoke in support of dealt with in a proper teachings of our and know that the dolt - Nations. October 21 Following the singing of Me 3 Co -chairs of the the woman and people." icons. In their wisdom, Canada. To gain a real The politicians are PRESENT CONDI- -25 called fashion.' one of his songs, NTC, Lillian Howard, for an end to CHS will have a mandate and understanding, are they spending a lot of money TIONS REFLECT OUR November 25 -29 the vio- 5) the commeee shall Senior Opetchesaht Hereditary Nelson Kedah and lance Manager Deb consensus after the willing to give up their making speeches by WAY OF LIFE TODAY December 9 -13 RI- against women. design support systems Foxcroh A Thank You Chief Hugh Watts gave as of chard Watts, the They asked what the that can be put In place said that the elders ,,, elegiipe.to change the, high standards living , buying newspaper and out money to the other Chief Negotiators for leadershipof Nuttchat, in gave her a blot Act through a process to live With US, 'stead, television ads-and,Ids end cre- -A-TitrredlaMOV 95 our communes for support To the Ahousat thefollowtrg: Corby and ug Hawiih and to the Chef this stage's of assimilation. The on the tiny cubicles ating- task forces to A Thank You collective nulth is going to do situations of [amity va- and strength and tour Nation:- Linda George, all the Councillors that were in issues. about this issue? lance' age to continue She Campbells, the Franks, attendance. We as a family I would like to Another treat It was agreed 6)' the committee shall recognized Ahousat el- Marlene, Barb Atleo, would like to extend our thank my family and A welcoming related issue was find- between the victim and compile statistics on der Stanley Sam for Alex and Darlene Dick, Speaking out about FAS appreciation to the Mends for attending a speech was also given ing a replacement for the perpetrator that the family violence In our suggesting that a book Cecelia Then. Ahousat Tribe for their lion classes from very important feast by Chief Robert Tho- Margot Sinclair on the apology would be given communities with a goal be mien on our teach- We know we Hello: My name mas of care and thoughtfulness stone. grades one through held for no on Novem- the Tseshaht Tripartite Comnanica- at a feast, in the fradi- of reducing incidences ings and traditions and missed a lot of names thy Manson and I am Nation. in helping our family since birth. nine and today I1 am ber 4th, 1995 at 5 PM lions Committee. Lionel way of the Nuu - to zero" values. but thank you to all of from Tlacyui -ant First Also during the loss of our Since 1969 II happy to say that I have at the Pon Alberni address- George Hamilton, Ohah- Rulth. 7). the committee shall Stanley Sam you onto carne to sit with Nations, Opitsat Re- ing the granddaughter. have had to lace a lot travelled to every re- Friendship Center. assembly during Opetchesaht Nation, A motion deal- work on methods of said that pur lorelathers _cousin VI. Jose. serve. Special thanks r throughout my 26 years serve to speak on what It meant a great the first day were the volunteered to sit on this ing with the issue of educating our children have given us all these Thank you In 1969 I was I Nuu- to Uncles Angus, Joe, of lite. I have had to go my «ewes like then and deal to me to have your chah -nulth Prin- committee. family violence was and all members on pre- teachings. " This is the Pally DO and famy for born with FAS. (Fetal Aunties Jose. Vi, Ind, to to 10 different foster what it is like now. support, and for you to cesses, Miss Nuuchah- A report about moved by Judith Say- venting violence." vision of our people, of preparing all of the food Alcohol Syndrome). II nu Ith 1995 I Charity is Louie Frank, also Flo & homes including one I first did my witness such a great some of the activities of ers, Chef Councillor for work will be done on our elders, what In for all the people for .01 onwoWy Iourd out I had Lucas, Miss Junior Nuu- Charlie Tom for their group home. speech at a conference event. the Nuu -chah -nulth Opetchesaht, and sec - a budget and a work this book." three days ( breakfast & it in 1989 from a sister chah- nulth 1995 Allison donations of food. This also in- crowd of 300 or more I can proudly Community and Human onded by Robin Mentor later work in this Wilma Kedah, supper). I had it Vincent, Thanks Nooks for all Ton Manson who had known eluded special educa- which was put on by say that my lee has May and Mss Con- Services department Touch's, Councillor for area and the committee who transcribed the geniality Manna Rayner. I In your help. B.C.A.N.D.S: which I gone on now, and new was given by Cheaper- Uchucklesaht. shall work with the re- material the book Marron 8 kids, all my They were fol- Lea Louie for all Biases am a member of and doors have been son Helen Dick A when Included in the sources in the Commu- from meetings wth el- brothers and sisters Questioning lowed by a visitor from your help and the food have travelled with opened for me. report was also dtstrib- motion was 1 J' that the - nity and tribal council ders also reminisced Rose & family who I am able to see Gualamala spoke at the meeting. of family about the time that she you brought. Dear Editor: will encounter! Have Becoming more aware since' 89. Ned issues volence and with resources out -. Nooks 8 /amity about the ongoing Thank you to I am an education slit- you ever questioned our biases and Today I em new things, feel great, Helen said that be a priority with the side the community, and spent with the elders Uncle Sam atti- dent at the Univemhy of how your altitudes tudes would asking for the and walk with my head struggle of the Mayan three elders have now NTC and that the Item make assessments of and how these teaching be the first r I Indians Victoria. Recently II might greatly hurt an- step toward accep- government's help in held high. am a very in that country. been appointed as ad- be placed on every the needs and re- have impacted her life. ( See have been laced with other person? How of- tance. As future educa- getting funding to be proud woman today and separate article). visors to the CHS Board agenda of regular NTC sources in the commu- A MINUS omis- the issue of questioning ten do we ever really tors we can start to able to travel throughout feel no shame On my There were of Directors. They are meetings." nities. We are commit- son was made in the B.C. to pan my some decisions made 1 KUU -US CRISIS beliefs question our behaviors make a difference by all the schools on healing and Hughle Watts 2) ' that $100,000 be ted as leaders of Nuu - book, as the Hou -ay -ant LINE moywa I about funding next (ward sndwa du015 that or beliefs? These be- teaching acceptance of and let all of the leach- recovery will continue the )Opetchesaht) for the commited to hold , first, cheh -nulth not to inter- Nation was missing are tr0m a culture differ- haviors are being mod- diversity in the class- ers know that FAS is not on to better and new stage of the treaty mak- Southern Region, Jean local forums, and then fere politically, to ensure from the map on the ent than This just a a things in my life. ing process, as well as ( my own. I disability is a a conference family deliv- back cover and Adult Line 723 -4050 elled for our children n rooms I dose with a Chanson Hesquiaht) on Mat services are they has created a great deal is not only important to question to ponder: problem throughout Again, thank some amendments for the Central Region, violence within the next ered effectively and see had not been included in made to of reflection on my part. become aware of bi- would it be possible to B.C.. and how it can be you to each and every the NTC's Po- and Earl Smith 5b months," vice givers are held ac- the contents of the liticalACCOrd.One Teen Line 723 -2040 Being prepared to teach ases because we are create a community that - answered and how we one who attended ihm of the ( Ehattesaht) for the 3)1hatacomntgee will countable' book. You in elementary schools, being trained as educa- a accepting of all diver- can overcome R. would've had changes, which in- Northern Region, be formed with three During the first A public apol- tors Thank there to know what volved a change in Huts- I think a great deal more (role models), butte Mlles regardless of you tote Aserious issue representatives from evening everyone got ogy was made to 24 hours /day emphasis should be one's biases to ethnicity, skin colour, Kleco ,Kleco lint taking about wording to remove any was brought to the floor each community, Ideally together to feast and to ay -ant for this emission. placed on learning order to become more age, gender, disability, Yours in friendship Yours truly. uncertainty was" that all by a Nuu -chah -nunh a youth, an elder, a enjoy the traditional 7 days/week about the diversity of accepting of the diver- etc? All my relations Hinla.saa.ya- look of the negotiations lead- woman. Ths issue was member; to plan. pre- dares performed by Continued Page a cultures that teachers sity within our city. Timothy H. Manson ing to our treaty will be violence towards pare and budget forth° the Opetchesaht. Toole Casavant Tia'e -qvi ant n-- eyeaet,R; 1rd,h«tel .-envz.an

tlr6hl16 -5a November 29.192.3 5 ï Ne -5hinh -sit November 291995 i 1r Annual Assembly A VICTIM OF HIV OFFERS TO ALL NUCHATLAHT BAND MEMBERS From Page 3 Copies of the HELP TO OTHERS From The Band Manager book were handed out ir, An important family and councilling tome Ha051 or their rep- It has been brought to my attention that health issue was raised he has resentatives of each decided to Come we must have an updated BAND MEMB- at the 1995 Annual As- First Nation. Enough -forward and try to educ- ERSHIP LIST. The reasons are for the semi* when a brave weathers copies were distributed about therel- upcoming treaty election and we have to Nuu- chah -nulth man, ease. He told the as- so that each Nuu-chah- know which students are still going to with the support of fact- nulth household will sembly that hats willing school. We need your current phone illy and blends; ad- to go to the Nuu-Chah- numbers have a copy of the book. and addresses. dressed the assembly nulth and During the as- communities about HIV. Brian Mack talk about it, with the sembly a some relatives So can you please write to our once said that he was diag- hopes of saving other of the late Cecelia and give us this information . Our address nosed as HIV Positive Nuu -chah -nulth people Ambrose made a pre- is P.O. Box 40, Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0. about a year ago . He from getting sentation about her un- this die. said that he contacted ease. fortunate death in an Your immediate response would be well the disease from epos- NTC Mental apartment fire. They appreciated. Thank you for your cooper- route. Now he is taking Health from had with them a petition Coordinator Students the Ha- hopayuk School made a presentation terse Nuu ation. Hope that your HOLIDAYS WILL it one day a time and Darlene Watts "we chah calling for Pon Alberni al said -nunh tribal Council during the NTC Annual Assembly. The three BE A JOYOUS ONE he has' must all show Brian Co City Council to enforce come to the -halm Nelson neaten, Richard Watts and Lillian Howard accepted a their building and tire Stage where he didn't support and show him carving of the school that was made by Cecil Dawson. The students were Walter Marshall want not codes. to Pyle hide it any that he Is alone. showing their appreciation to the NTC fora donation to purchase com- Band Manager note Brian When you family puter equipment. They collected encouraged are many signatures for Information booths ware set up at the NTC Annual Assembly including young people to get you pass on that tested for their petition and the this one about diabetes Seated at the booth are elder Archie Thompson HIV He said strength to someone in that when he first found need. Brian wants NTC also passed a ma- and Nurse Priscilla Lockwood. to out he was HIV POST- educate, we have to hen supporting the ef- akataaaaaaaakaataaaaaa *n he forts of the hot wanted to com- start providing educe - wanted Cecelia me suicide to all Ambrose Memorial Ac- because he tion our people." want to tion Committee. didn't pass the Catherine disease on to others. Blackatock who works But with the support of for the B.C. First Na- lions AIDS Society said MOWACHAHT that" we can't imagine GUATAMALAN MAYANS LIVE IN FEAR how many are HIV Posi- havearmsandaresub- the. it's growing every PEOPLE day, In many cases be- 440 Mayan vil- rstve, " Chel says," A spokesman Resistance ( CPR ) , The Edmonton burned cause of unprotected Ages but we are people from for the Guatemalan said that for over ten based Sombrilla Refu- to stomp the gue- sez. We have toto open the land and we work as TO: TELL US WHERE THEY Mayan people told this years they have been gee Support Society has and destroy the our eyes. LIVE peasants. The army years annual assembly hiding in the mountains. says in its bulletin' the Indians' culture, which Nelson Keenan TO: TELL US THEIR NEW PHONE comes and burns our NUMBER about their people's Chel and an- Commun'esoiPopula- they saw as sympa- said that "It's right here living in in to the crops, hoping to cause years of fear other CPR Guatemalan lion Resistance were thetic Guerillas." weir us, A's hare, we see PLEASE CONTACT THE BAND OFFICE AND ASK FOR "BRENDA ". from starvation. We and hiding the spokesman have been victims of the -Sombrilla Bulietin,OCt1 L This is the purpose NEW MEMBERS CURRENTLY VOTED IN WILL BE REGISTERED army. 1995 tndiginous people in travelling across Guatemalan military's why Brian is here today. NEXT YEAR, 1996. SHOULD YOU WISH TO VOTE ON JANUARY Domingo Guatemala are not con- Chat Canada Ms fall to bring " scorched earth " Chet told the to show how he got that 6,1996 YOU MAY STILL BE UNDER YOUR PREVIOUS BAND. IF a spokesman for sitlered as people and an awareness of the counter -insurgency Nuu -chah -nuhh assent - sickness. h takes a toil ri YOU ARE NUU -CHAH- NULTH, THE TREATY PROCESS we are massacred:' Some of the young GpeteMaaht URGENTLY Guatamars Common- plight of the Mayans to Campaign of the early bly that many of their of courage to cancans that performed during the NTC REQUIRES THE UPDATED INFORMATION A.S.A.P. Chet that stand up ties of Population in the international level. 1980's. The army people have been mas- said Annual Assembly. people lromdherc0un in front Of Nuu -chah- sacred by the army. kwakaakaaafaata kaaaaaayr THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME tries have come to live nulth people and do TO: Also many otters, over this." in Guatemala and this libi BEWARE OF 1. The money is vestigating the criminal All NUU- CHAH -NULTH family & friends are invited to a 45,000 in all, fled to Coddle II has given them some Morro,- TELEPHONE SCAM needed to attend a fu- matter. READ Mexico, as refugees. THIS AD protector.' We need son from Ditidaht said TO OBTAIN FUNDS neral Yours Ally, There are to break the silence, not that he was glad that Y FALSE INFOR- 2. The caller lost Robert Has many widows and wid- Brian Mack has POTLUCK CHRISTMAS FEAST -- only acme ...Revel come NATION his wallet weh all his Band Manager owers in our villages," forward. "I hope the but also at the interne-- cash and he cannot get he said. NTC will provide a clonal level," he Salmi. We have been advised back tome or to work The most re - TO: All Nuu -chah- victims. irtirtiialrik*****e> ir't means for Brian to vise by our Band Members 3. Someone is ill victim. Monday, December cent massacre look Anyone who rule NTC 8 First Na- Remembering 1995 l 18, all our communities, that they have been get- and they are stranded wishes to make a done- tion Employees PonAl- I wish to Inform every. Adam Felsman 6:00 PM place in October when and not just the I would ask that every- Lion to or become young ting requests to bring and cannot gel lame. 11 peoplewere killed as bone Friendship Centre one that this same type one be The Pon Ahem, at the member a people but older people cash to Nanaimo be- extremely - they were a of the of con /scam is back in Thunderbirds Unit Crew celebrates as well." cause The caller uses Band toils h there is a request Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Sombrilla Refugee Sup- of an emergency. FROM: Hugh A. Wafts and have return of refugees from operation for money by a tele- would like to com- port Hughie Watts The delivery locations Manager names to 1607 East Hastings St. Vancouver Mexico. Society can Contact put been again responsible memorate the late a motion on the floor have been 24 hours fast sound genuine. The phone call. Should you Besides living the society at (406)455- ^"SCAM for relieving the victims Adam Felsman ghat Briar) Mack go to food locations in caller says they are Bob receive a suspicious blear the Mayan com- 1013 or writing to 10840 of their money. The en Adam's contri- Come out help the communities to tak Nanaimo. The calls for Hats and the money will phone call. please notify and bring in the Holiday Season Kuu -us style! munities also Feeney. 126th SI.,Edmonton A new years ago a nom- group appear to know bution, all that he to our people." ...and help were made to loca- be paid back by the the R.C.M.P. immedi- arty Chel says that their ,Albena,TSM OP1. ber of people were the NUU -chah -nulth and ately shared, will live on weh It you plan on attending the least or wish to help, please call that he be supported In Ions. n Ucluelef, Port ideate, Office and provide de- children do not have a The society is conned for a large plls0nsas500ae0 with the crew in it's folbwing Gerald at 681 -0267 Indicating how many will be attending and doing this work. Alberni, Nanaimo and tails Be. of money. Nuu -chah rather school They have to volunteer, charitable amount -nulth years of contlnuence . what you can bring to the potluck dinner. Cowichan Lake. Usu- Please verify that the use pieces of wood and group dedicated to alle - However, the perpetra- well. They do select Adam " Focal! Chao t.#! ally the calls are at the call is genuine before Thank you for your co- charcoal to read and chafing the pligN of refu- for was arrested and their victim rather ind5- Fel5man will be sadly Shawn Allee eddy hours from 2 am paying out money. The operation! write. gees from Central imprisoned but only ef- oriminately, but they do missed. Arousal Nation , for Lower Mainland Nuu -chah -nulth Committee to 5 am. The emergen- RCMP has received The govern- America, with a special ter he had conned thou- have a scam to lewd. Mee* cies usually are: complaints and are in- ment is saying that we focus on Guatemala. sands of dollars from his the possibilities of the itiftttMwtww. i 1

a t hleh -Sa November VS e HsShilih -Se. November Na- lass 7 29.199$ CASHORE MEETS WITH MEMBERS OF I, Darren Th- Darren Thompson do decide to make a ompson, am one of six Chosen for Aboriginal contribution. ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO UPDATE ON TREATY PROCESS If you On Cashore also individuals selected for do decide October weisgemar has taken a Clayoquot Sound In- with the other two tribes Jack Thomp- the opportunity to make a Oath, B.C: s Minister of briefly addressed his unique Leadership Exchange in Guatamala contribution, 180 degree turn in his teem Measures Agree - living along the trail son said that the AFS to in the you will also be invest- Aboriginal Affairs John statement about the es had participate position. He corgi- meat winch was negoti- There were is a step in the right di- Fourth land rights. ing in an individual with Cashore met with rep /mated costs of B.C's natty Nations The pan is the Detenscria the youngest to the old. lion to each band ad- ssaid b that settle - sled between the Cen- also discussions and rection tor us, and he International Native goals and aspirations to resentatives 01 WIRAC treaty making process. ments would specific priorities of the Maya (Mayan Defense est, to meet and learn ministrative offices, Include teal Region of the NTC concerns expressed added that 3/4 of the Leadership Develop- (West Island Regional He had said 'that the Maya, in protecting ba- Association). Founded about the peoples of schools, women's develop as a potentially land and cash. and the Provincial Gov - from the third pony in- fish they gel goes back ment This Advisory cost of land and cash Project. ex- sic human rights and I will have, Committee), Lillian Howard in 1993, the Defensoria Guatemala groups, etc., within the effective candidate for ernment in 1993. farads about fisheries, into operating the change project is con- their collective identity with the and next few months. leadership to update them on settlements would be expressed a concern works on the defense of support positions He said that Icluding the presentAb- Nitinaht Hatchery to ducted by Co- Develop- Pon treaty negotiations in about $10 billion which that a change in govern- and rights, will also be Indigenous rights, in- assistance of the Co- Develop- within our BC First Na- this agreement has re- original Fisheries Shan generate the resource ment Canada in asso. Alberni mere will tions the region. Joining Mr. would be shared by the men' would create a tit covered. cluding social, political, FriendshipCen- Canada cover political agendas suited in setting up a egy and the sale of na- for all people. cation with Native com- tre, I a son, Cashore on the trip to provincial and federal of uncertainties Throughout the economic, and alum/ presentations ready the majority of the costs am a brother, a and that cooperative forest Flat live caught fish. The represen- organiza- Port Alberni was MLA governments mines and project participants will rights. for all people of Nuu of the exchange project. cousin, an uncle, a we would all be starting area and that the cen- Richard Watts tativo from the tions in Gerard Janssen. This would re- British Columbia live with native families From January Chah Nation, in- Being a successful can. grandchild, a great from point zero again. leal region has been spoke about the histori- Fisherman's suit cost to Union, Rob and Guatemala - deals grandchild a friend The informal Ina the prov. Another in North South pair- through April of 1996. cluding the Nuu -Chah- for the exchange, and con- talking to M & B and cal involvement of the Brewster, said that he meeting was heed about $43 million The program Participants II am required to raise with a compassionate chaired by cent that she had, about legs. will twelve indigenous per- Nulth Youth, the re- talking to the IWA about native people in the fish - finds this dialogue with will focus on community to Nelson Ireland. per year over a twenty visit native and non -na- sons with Identified spaded elders of our $3,000 as my contribu- desire make a differ- the present govern- working together. saying that there the Minister and the development, educa- and com- ence to our communi- The committee year period or more. " tive schools leadership qualities and people, the Nuu -Chan tion to the continuing ment, was that they Rather than wasely . a time when their First Nations reps very tion, natural resource within was established to give organizations to potential. from the First N r Tribal Council and success of this non- ties, starting my gd He added that were not serious handling things in an people were involved in useful. He stated that protection and harvest- own life. With third parties an opportu- presentpreseoi indigenous Nations of BC and the their associated organi- profit organization. My opportu- these dollar figure are enough about interim adversarial way, we trade and barter and the Fishermen's Union ing, human resources hakes, nay to advise the gov- views on development. Mayan peoples of Gua- zations, and USMA contribution iss neeadneeded such as this ex- projections only and not measures agreements, want to keep away from there was no unemploy- is still committed to the and de- - ernments their final organizational The project's temala, will live, work Family Protection. before departure to change project, avail- about and that people which she described as the court scene where ment. In 1888, because just settlement of land velopment, and First able to me and other ex- concerns and interests should look at the Guatemalan counter- and learn together in I would like to Guatemala, which is in costs " an extremely slow pro- one side would be the of pressures from com- claims. He said that during the weary making Native communities and have everyone In- the first week of Janu- Penances already lived and the benefits of this cess." loser," he sad. mercial interests, a law "there is a fear amongst ary 1996. and learned, I am a re- process. process. Richard THANK YOU ALL organizations in each cluded, from the people Watts Jack Thomp- was passed that forbid commercial fishermen, II source for genera- Some of the Nelson Keelah others countries. working with the Rez am therefore the also said that interim son,Chiel Councillor for the sale what has be- however, mal they are I, Darren Thompson canny raffled a contem- formally tions of tomorrow. 1 third party groups who said mat he was For the month issues to our Women's requesting a fi- m sun- measures have to be the Sedate Nation, also come known as "food going to be displaced, would Ike to take this porary native an collec- aware of our develop- had representatives at prised that there's dol- of April, the group of Support Groups and nancial contribution taken more seriously. spoke in favour of in- fish" and their self tell- but l'm sure that there's opportunity to thank all tion by internationally this meeting included lun twelve participants will also the Nuu -Chah- from the bands to assist ment process and feel signs on what we're " The government brim measures, ance was taken away. mom for all of us if we those people who have renowned artist. Art Im Valley negotiating. I me with strongly for Alberni He said be in Port Alberni, Nulth Treaty Process. I my goal to raise supportive that seems to be reluctant to aI Chi rte said were of He said that look after the resource." supported me and con Thompson. I I had the native Chamber of dollar hosted by the Port Al would like to present to the $3,000 for the ex- leadership devel- issues are nice negotiate interim mea- great economic import "we're trying to correct The meeting trove to support maven draw on December 1st change project. I I opment programs as a Commerce,the B.C. but they are not the first bemi Feerdstpeentre, the Mayan peoples of am sures, " he said. " As lance to their people. that situation, and that concluded after about my fundraising efforts and the winner of the Wildlife Federation, thing to live and team with the Guatemala, the growing grateful and sincerely positive influence for the with First Nations. soon as the treaty mak- He said that their tribe the Sparrow Decision two hours of discus- for the Fourth Interne- collection is Judy UFAWU, " Nuu -Chah -Nulth First and strengthening appreciate your time First Nations youth. MacMillan & The lands that our ing process started we has been said that native people ions, with each of the lone Native leadership Moses. Thank you very working with - and Bioedel, Chiefs held are most Nations. II will make Mutation of the Nuu consideration. Alberni Valley lei that thoraces Slang logging companies on can take enough fish to parties knowing a little Skills Development much ter your support, available the opportu- Chah -Ouate. II will be There is tax receipts Deco Tlaca Environmental 'Coali- important." grab mentality that Wed joint ventures and they satisfy their reasonable bit more about each Project. I had just re- Judy. Darren Thompson John nity for everyone, from sending further interne- available to you 1 you tion. Guide Outfitters Cashore better get it before the have an interim area - needs. We think that Others concerns and also repliedto a Municipality ct Zebalbs, concern Indians do.' That's why sure in place on the having a livlihood is mea. their visions for the fu- that Village of Torino, the if a new govern- we want interim mea- West Coast Trail along sonable," Watts said. lure. $194,000 Federal Youth Services Grant Funds Trail Building Sports Fishery, and the meet o elected will this sures in place." Pacific stop the treaty process. Acquaculture ' Both Cashore Project on Flores Island in Clayoquot Sound Association. No govern- and Provincial Nagetlu- !! Also present at meta can stop the pro- for Murray Rankin said LET'S ROAST RON the meeting were sev- doss, " he said, N will that treaty related in- In October the Ahousat First Nations, Side has provided tourism Project. submit- sue how MB might be entitle Panel over time, eral Nuu- chah -nulih go on, however they terim measures we be Fin poking for the Fourth International Native Leadership Skills Federal Government sad" It is important be- guided day tours to the tinge proposal for fund. able to tangibly contrib- including placing mora- funded initi- leaders ,. Including the can change the pro - seriouslydiscusseddur- Development Pralect a project cause it will bring to- outside beaches of ing to Youth Service ute to the project. Su- toriums on logging in three Co-chairs of the cess. irg I he AlP (Agreement ated by the Ahousat gether aboriginal and Flores Island using an Canada In March of san added Clayoaors pristine ea. First Walk the NTC, Lillian Howard, He sad that the in Principle I stage, Are you interested in an eventful evening of fun story telling? I, Darren Thomp- Nation, non- aboriginal youth ancient trail which 1995. The project in- " II think this is a Signifi- tersheds while compre- Nelson Keelah and Ri- treaty process was - which is scheduled for son. am having a fundraising the 17th of 5 pm at Pon Wild Side ( An Ahousat from all the communi- crosses through apiece volves extending the cant step in Clayoquot hensive studies and dinner on December, the chard Watts, as well as hated by Vander Zalm 1996. Alberni The First Nation's women's the - Wild top Sound. Their letter and ecological inventories Friendship Center. fabulous ham dinner will be catered by my mother, ties within Nuu of property adjacent to Side trail to the and Weisgerber several Chiefs and ne- when Nelson Keelah Maude Thompson, and will have trimmings for a list aco- tourism initiative) shah -nulih Central Re- of Mount - a letter of support from take place, means a big all the and desserts guest the Ahousat village of Fires. dean they in gotiators from the Nuu - were govern- provided some !Norma- of only one hundred people to enjoy. and Western Canada gion. Our youth are In Marldosis. A few ing up beaches and the Alberni -Clayoquot reduction in the rate of chah -roeh Nations and ment, but lately lion about the nave Wilderness Committee. desperate need of the months ago MacMillan gaining eco- tourism re- regional District were logging- Jobs in eco- Immediately following the dinner, you and other guests will the Opportu- the Chief Negotiator for The Wild Side Heritage healing and hope that Bioedel purchased this lated employment and instrumental in getting tourism are now in- nity to roast" Ron Hamilton. With Ron up on the pedestal. you will have the the Province al the Nuu - Trail and Eco- tourism this projects coopera- property. career planning skills. the government creasingly important for unique opportunity to tell your most humorous and memorable experience of chah -nulih and Ninth ATTENTION AHOUSAT Project will employ and tive, hands -on work The Last June, Canada Youth Services local community Ron Hamilton. and existing tables, Rankin train 20 Al- the Murray For instance Ron was asked one day to go and buy everything you youth in the career planning will Wild Side Delis in need MacMillan Bioedel (MB) funding for trail sustainability. I'm happy The registration of children is no longer berni- is John Cashore needed to make lemon melange pies. So he and my brother set out region , project. Clayoquot bdngl of repairs and expan- the new owners of the h important to see the support of automatic at birth. The parents must now help made some opening to accomplish this particular mission at Safeway, and after finding the and create a world Fores. the larg- sion, especially for the property through which for theAlousat canna both the Federal Gov- apply for their child's Band membership. statements about the mix class hiking trail and est island in Clayoquot continued success o/ the Wild Side trail nay to bring together ernment and MacMillan lemon tiling and other ingredients, Ron started searching for treaty making process something else. He searched up and down the aisles wen a confused ece4ourism experience Sound N the home to locally son ea -tars. passes, was contacted Iwo groups, giving them Bioedel for the Flores To register acute you will need to He said that the process sterile face, Finally, on Flores Island, in the 800 Ahousat First Na- The outside by Susan Jones an opportunity to work eco- tourism and frail look upon he looking for that missing ingredient my is a two sided coin, a large size birth certificate and signed centre of Clayoquot tions Walk the beaches of Flores Is- ,WCWC's Ahousat 01- on common ground to project." brother asked hen what exactly he was so eagerly searching for people. with one side dealing parental consent form. This process will Sand. Wild Side was formed land, impacted by cur- floe Coordinator and really help local people." Because winter Ron replied.- Well I'm looking for the lemon pie topping. Where do with problem solving take 6 -8 weeks. In a letter sup- by Ahousat women on rently unrestricted tour- previous coordinator of Adriane Carr, is not the time to work they keep the melange," and the other side weh porting this $275,000 the Island two years ago ism, are in need of Walk the Wild Side, Clayoquot Campaign outdoors and build If you would like to be on the guest list for the Ron Roast, please contact me at the benefits that can A child will not be able to receive medical project, of which the to develop employment clean -up. Last winter for the Coordinator for Western trails, only project plan- any of the following telephone numbers: 723 -7318, 723 -4047, or 724 -9667. seeking support acre from it." There coverage until he or she is registered. .Federal government opportunities and build the Ahousat First Na- trail project. Susan Canada Wilderness ring will commence in The dinner is 515.00 per person and there are only one hundred available should be opportunities I has seals. I will be available at convenience to your purchase of a seat committed awareness about the tions, Walk the Wild noted " Support in pro-- Committee stated, the near future. The ac- You can contact your accept for all out of the Robert Affeo at the $194,000 and the West- coming and put name on the guest list. Thank you very much for your support, I do need to safeguard and Side and Western opal was Offered know " The recent B.C. gov- tual trail work will begin A !ousel Rand Office. your treaty process, such as greatly appreciate it. ern Canada Wilderness treat with respect the Canada Wilderness diately by Linda Coady ernment decision to in the spring of 1996. Phone: (604) joint ventures and part- 670 -9531 Committee $75.000, homelands or the Committee developed of MB. followed by a let- implement all the rec- Darren Thompson ships Fax: (6041 670 -9696 Clin Atlas, Chief Treaty Ahousat people. Since their Walk the Wild Side ter of commitment, in- ommendations of the News Release Negotiator for the 1993, Walk the Wild Heritage Trail and Eco - cluding an offer to pur- Clayoquot Sound Sci- Ahousat Band Council ra 2f r44700 tit -Sa November 281995 8 HI-se HuShlah-Ne November a. lags 9 r TO ALL AHOUSAT BAND MEMBERS Memorial Service held for Cecelia Ambrose PETITION CALLS FOR ACTION FROM UNITED CHURCH REGARDING sures in the lace of rac- The Treaty Negotiation Staff would like "Cecelia was a people like the building 51. Andrew's & DESTRUCTION OF CULTURE OF FIRST NATIONS About 50 -60 THEIR ROLE IN THE GENOCIDE ism and classicism to have all Band Members submit addresses wonderful person Even inspector. Can people United Church re- mends and family of within the church. themselves sponded to the family's terrible wounds caused accepting attitude to- dismissed a minister system In all member and phone numbers for purposes of any Ambrose gath- in death, she's continu- investigate 23 October, 1995 Cecelia by United resi- to congregations that will contacts that may be required with Band ing lo serve her people and come up with request for use of their Church wards First Nations who attempted bring ered in Pon Alberni on ensure that at least 25% We share this petition by raising our aware- meaningful solutions? wary by claiming An Open Letter: dential schools and peoples. First Nations people into Members. We would appreciate receiving Friday, December 1 to and message with the The this space was already Other injustices perpe- The petition that is en- St. Andrew's United of church board posi- addresses and phone numbers A.S.A.P. to her, and ness about the racism Cecelia To the Elders and pay tribute trated by the church is tions are occupied by church, wider comma and poverty facing na- Ambrose Memorial Ac- booked. However , this First closed an attempt to Church, and has made Contact remember the racism People of the nay and media, believ- person: minister, I have low- income people, c) tive people In Port Al- lion Committee has now tamed out to be false. Nations of B.C. Asa do so. We are asking First Nations people feel Bella Campbell Connie Manuel and poverty that caused creating a "solidarity ing that "justice begins bons" said Reverend collected several hun- First United tried to change this from that you read it, and cir- unwelcomed there at 670 -9563 or 670 -9531 her death. fund" of at least $1 mil- at home'. McNamee -Annett, who deed names on their Church flatly refused Dear Brothers and within the United culate it among your through racist remarks L Cecelia burned lion within B C. Confer - J helped conduct her me- paabn Ms. they were the family's request. A Sisters, Church, bull have had people, returning Atom and actions, and con- to death on September that will fund direct Copies of the petition morial service. going to present to Pon church representative to pay a high price for so that we can present sidering that your 5 when a lire broke out ministriesof and by First are available from Kevin - told one of doing so. ' Last Janu- it to the United Church. McNamee Alberni City Council. Cecelia's I have worked among church is doing little if in the apartment where Nations income McNamee - Annen at ary, I was I and low- Annett, who worked The petition relatives that they First Nations peoples fired from my welcome the chance to anything to practice the Ì she lived. She died be- a people, on terms estab- the above address/ in with Cecelia at the food states that " we the un- couldn't use the sanctu- for years, most recently position united discuss this in more de- love of Jesus towards cause her lacked number or from door Church in Pod Alberni with you, e fished and controlled by phone bank, says that follow- dersigned would like to ary because the church in Pod Alberni, and I tail any of Moped and oppressed RM. (Ron) Amos a handle, and because these people them- Justice in the Valley ing a tragedy like petition the City of Pon board didnl approve of have witnessed agree.. lodging to open up that you so wish. Please at a time of growing of the absence of work- selves, and d) actively Coalition, Go 51- 4110 this,the fire department the minister who was to ing racism intoler- church to First Nations feel free to contact me Alberni to enforce the and poverty and injustice, Kendall Ave. Port ing lire alarms and at any time. You can supporting clergy and uwaly toners some "de- building and fire code conduct the service. ance within white sore people. I have found Bank sprinklers. The apart- others in the United Alberni H.C. Ph. 604 - of Montreal briefing' to the surd- regulations in such a " This is the ety, Including the that the United Church play an important role in We the undersigned Pon toto 723-2892. ei- ment building did not helping to save the soul Church who attempt to 3100 3r0 Avenue vors. This was not way asto ensure opal- same kind of abuse and churches, towards First supports native land demand the followlna meet the city building make implement these mea- vey.,r ss: (j zw22sz done in this case. ily of 11e. which is cur - racism we've been get- Nations peoples anc claims and justice in of the church, and code or health regula- A plea for do- rently experienced by ting from that church for their struggle to reclaim theory but in practice n it a place habitable for 1. That the United r had lb all peoples, as the good nations offood,obthing the Mayor and her years," said a local na- their stolen land. II are has never learned to Church reopen the kept up by either the and lodging from the Councillors." tive elder. " Not a thing writing to address this open its doors and ways Creator intended. Loaves and Fishes food landlord or city officials. 1 11 Ul itis WE NEED ADDRESSES community over CJAV With the has changed since the sickness now that your of being to the First Na May the Creator bring bank at St. Andrew's Cecelia's W E L L N E S S radio resulted in no re- completion of the pelf- residential school days. different actions to- tions people. The you peace, health and United Church in Port death, and the lack of The Ira- Shilth -Sa is trying to expand ifs sponse. fon in hand, the com- I'll never set fool in wards sovereignty have abuse and prejudice guidance in your per- Alberni and assist the concern shown by po- mailing list We are looking for addresses There was no mittee has now been those churches again." reached an important which it has inflicted on sonal lives and in your formation of an effective Tips, Trends 6 Tidbits lice, fim officials and city for of Nuu- chah -nulth members. If you know action from City Coon- invited to have repro Justice in the stage, to that we may native people for many struggle to win justice. community food bank in council over this trag- of any Nuu -chah -nulth who are NOT nil, who seem reluctant . sentatives on the City Valley, a coalition of na- be of mutual support to years continues. Yours in friendship, that city; People h families Living With Hrthritis edy, sparked the cre- receiving the Ha- Shilth-Sa, please send to enforce their own Task Force. tive and low- income one another. This has caused my 2. That the United ation of the " Cecelia then name & address o: housing code on slum Family and groups in Port Alberni, A decade ago, the family and I great per- (Rev.) Kevin Church reestablish the Ambrose Memorial Ac- 1101E1 1154 Ha- Shilth -Se landlords, until a group friends of Cecelia now has called for a public United Church ol. sonal loss and pain, and McNamee -Annett for community ministry tion Committee." Both P.O. Box 1383, of friends and relatives have aboneto pick with apology by Canada extended a makes me ask myself the "Justice In theVnl- among First Nations family and sympathiz- the two Port Alberni,B.C.,V9Y 7M2 went loCey Hállto corn. the United Church as United Churches for public apology to the whether the United ley" Coalition c/o 105- and low -income people Managing The Holiday Season. ers are working through pan about TM snuatim. weli,as the two United insult to the native aboriginal peoples of Church can truly be 6040 lona Drive, Van- started by Rev. Kevin this committee to peti- their There is no charge for the Ha- Shilth -Sa Now City Churchesin-POrtAlbemi community and this land for playing a called a Christian body, couver, B.C., V6T 2E8 McNamee -Annett in tion and pressure Pon Cecelia Decide each day what is most important for Nuu- chah -nulth people. Council has established refused to a let the lam- Ambrose's family. The major role in their or a church I want to ph: 822 -0075 Port Alberni, under the Alberni City Council to to you and set realistic expectations. a task forge to invests ily hold the memorial coalition has also am genocide and cultural associate with. But l still supervision and control NAME: get tougher wan slum Take time out to laugh and enjoy yourself. gate the situation, but , service in their pre - destruction. And yet believe the attempt PETITION of these people; landlords and create Monde es intention of McNamee -Annen says Moses. commencing this paper apology has must be made to turn 20 October, 1995 3. That the United ADDRESS. better, affordable hous- a public S' are no native As a result the this church away from Church secure the im- ß there - inquiry into the United not been accompanied ing in the valley, espe- people and no tenants memorial service was Church relation- by actions to heal the its mistakes, to a more The United Church of mediate return of Lot Ask for help from family. friends and professionals; cially for First Nations and its on this task force, but held in the Oddfellows ship with poor and na Canada, B.C. Confer. 363 on Flores Island to it will make them feel good to be needed but they : people. what instead it consists of Hall. the Ahousat people; need to know you need! ...... tive people. ente Vancouver, B.C. 4. Thal the United e+oW* ***rteeeefee k*uaaaoaua006ar* 0a . teed Church make a lull pub. FIRST NATION(BAND( r Considering that the THANKING THE NUU- CHAH -NULTH PEOPLE E. United Church of lic disclosure of the ex- Set aside a quiet time" each day to unwind (the bathe. is schedule rest breaks Canada has been re- tent of abuse and good); I was oved but the sad news was strength of Nuu -cháh- a IIe JS between activities. NTC Darlene Watts sponsible for the abuse wrong -doing by church greatly to witness the received at the right nuhh people when Jack who has been -a great and mistreatment of staff at IheAEelnm Resi- .r;, strength, power, and our place. The Kyuquot Little went around with source of strength and Happy Birthday ` First Nations people in dential School, and fi- Happy birthday: most important tradition people, Nuc- chah -nuhh. the drum collecting do- Y inspiration to me. fí r nancially compensate When teasing a dinner party, make it ÿa luck" to my nephew Sheldon I the Alberni region of as Aboriginal First Na- Nation immediately I I'd Pike to wish nations. At the lime Thanks a million times all victims of and ask everyone to being sower. Dick, 5 years on Dec. 2. Vancouver Island as a this abuse, my favorite sis Vera tions people, and, that showed their whole done know 'was Id me for passing on your to my niece Eunice Joe, over result of its residential according to the terms a is Nuu -nulih by Roseann, very happy -shah hearted support . I had my ten dollar bill me. Na- Myers on Dec. 5. power wMmlo school program there, of these victims, and birthday Dec. eyes. Love people showing a many hugs and condo- ready. He passed me tive healing practices 5. Thal the United . up at sales for your holiday baking you sial Linda. to my nephew Richard and considering that Stock bake brother of the lances. Most were by. Avery touching time through grieving period Church Also to my pre- Sam Jr., 21 years on Dec. your church has sold take an un- Kwakewth Nation they I strangers had never I for me, as I witnessed works. Prayers to the equivocal and public noA p ' us daughter Kimberly 1, native land entrusted to cared. met before. What a year old boy reach -in -law a ten Great Spirit in the sky e by the Ahousal Band stand in solidarity weh M. Ermineskin -Dec. 17th to my sister like a deoung service came at lean My sister Mar- powerful group of West into his pocket and peace, and, Happy sweet sixteen girl - Mariana "Oakers" Dick on brought on Flores Island for First Nations and low - once motile to 00m sio garet James passed on Coast people. the money any more. Man. Dec. 11. donated all once again you have profit, income people by a) to the spirit world at A drum was nickels to my twin brother James he had, pennies, given we the courage to if and considering that establishing a quota =8ß Dick on Dec. 15. Winnipeg, Manitoba taken around by a dimes That's the and heal. Janelle LOUIe, daughter of Rebecca and Greg your church has dosed system within its mem- I'd like to wish 10:30 A.M. , Thursday, of and medications. to my son Hank Leonard young man who truly is strength of a great na- Kilo -kasha Nuu -chah- Beware mixing alcohol my sister Dora a belated Louie officially opens the First Nations a food bank at St. ber congregations in ar- Gus , 15 years on Dec. Nov. 2nd. I had seen her a role model for our tion. nulth Nation for your at the University of B.C. happy birthday on Novem- 21st. Longhouse Daycare Andrew's United eas with native popula- two limes in twenty nine young people. Jack Elders Robert love and support. daycare since March but ber thin. HaHappy AnniversaryDnrsa to Ron Janelle has amended the Church in Pon Alberni tions that will ensure years. Communication Little collected $700. He Peters. Hilda Hanson, Also happy be- 26 years, Edwin James the official opening was not until October when that least 20% of o en2. my uponwhich hundredsot at Randal n between sister and passed it onto me. It in Bard Council members, Alcohol & Drug native lated birthday to Dec.D 20. there were many more children registered. Head ale peer lamihes church board positions on Nov. 29th and I was good. We ex- has brought my sis- Michael Oscar Sr., Frank Jr. HappyCody to Ber- tern Counsellor Daycare Worker Dianne Point of Musqueum were dependent, and are pied by First to Leona John on Nov. changed letters, phone ter home to B.C. in an Janice John, Bill the 8 Cody Gus on Dec.D 05..1 Kyuquot Native Tribe helps Janelle cut the cedar to open the center. considering that your Nations people,) estab- 30th. calls on a steady basis. urn. She was cremated Sr., and your Human 21st. The opening look place on October 16th. church has wrongfully lishing a similar quota Living- a with Arthritis From Tone Larry From Mary Gus. What a shock, I witnessed the Services worker for iuc g,rx J . Kt N-71" Ha- 511110 -sa. November 29.1995_

Jo N -_g.l_°',s, N,riwrlw baYaS Daisy Haiyupis 1995 POST SECONDARY Memorial T- SHIRTS FOR SALE GRADUATE CEREMONY Scholarship A .1 11 The following Post Secondary Graduates were Presented to honoured by the Nuu -shah- nuhhTribal Council al the years Annual Assembly. Donna Lucas They were presented with gifts and tenth. Donna Lucas, cates in recognition of their achievements Hesquiaht First Nation, \ 1 / Vt'u ?tee Degree was thefirst recipient of Kelly Johnsen- Toqueht First Nation- Bachelor of the Daisy Haiyupis Me- !. . fey,. Arts with a major in Liberal Studies, concentration in morial Scholarship, pre. psychology, Malaspina College/ The University of sented at this year's ® Victoria. is Kelly the daughter of Gale and Gary Nuu -chah -nueh Annual a Johnsen and the granddaughter of Deets -kee -sup Assembly. ' app. ( Chief Ben Mack) and Lillian Mack. Donna is en- rolled in the Early Child- We i Diploma hood Education } programme at Helena Charleson, Hesquiaht First Nation, Is joined by members of her Helena Charleson- Hesqulaht First Nation- Di- Malaspina College. She family at the Post Secondary Graduation Ceremonles.(L -R) are Steve ploma in Aboriginal Government Administration, the is the mother of thee.. Charleson, Bernard Charleson( brothers), Jean Charleson( mother), Sue University of Victoria. She is the daughter of the late dren. Charleson sister), Helena, and Fells Charleson Stephen Charleson nuu- chah -nulth ( Sr. and of Jean Charleson. The scholar- ( has received her Diploma In Aboriginal brother).Helena Government ship .presented by the Administration at the University of Victoria. Kirsten Johnsen- 'Risque ht First Nation- Diploma Haiyupis Family as a 1995 in Horticultural Studies, Malaspina College. She is tribute to women the -e, the daughter of Gale and Gary Johnsen and the Sponsored by: Nuulug - an-inth first educators- to granddaughter of Deets -kee -sup ( Chief Ben Mack ) FREE SPIRIT Community and Human Servich es women ,especially 4E) and Lillian Mack. those who have brought children into this world A limited edition print by Sterling Watts Louise Tatoosh- Opetohesaht First Nation- Di- or have taken into their 819.50 EACH & SHIPPING ploma in Child and Youth Care, Malaspina College. care recollection of doing portraits is when and raised as their Sea -taught at the age of 8, my earliest Louise is the daughter of Willie Tatoosh and the late At of own children who other- my Uncle Gary and I would take turns drawing each other. the age To 724-3232 in order phone Ellen Tatoosh. She is continuing her studies Child wise would not know 1 because art had become easy and boring. I started about 21, stopped Ask for Ed Samuel and Youth Care at the University of Victoria '4y and appreciate a again when I was requested to do several portraits to be given away at a * * * * *iu* /r* mother or grandmother potlatch I had never worked with acrylic or canvas before and found that **-****A ***** * * ** ** * * * *** ******** as a nuturing taking days instead of minutes was enough of a challenge to spark my inter- role . model. To those women est in art again. Tree Spirit" is my return to the art field after a ten year of our Nuu absence -chah -ninth culture who nave raised their families and have "Free Spirit" is solely based on the Native myth that animals can take human taught and trained their form. Myth and tradition Nn through the entire painting. A respected elder of Kirsten and Kelly Johnsen were among the Post Secondary Graduates children and children my community once told me I must take time out when I wake to walk into the honoured by the NTC at this years Annual Assembly. They were joined other than their own forest and talk with the Creator; to take something as simple as dew from a by family members row- father, Gary, Lillian Mack, front grandmother about their birthright, leaf and thank the Creator for the water that cleanses me. To me, the eagle Kirsten, Kelly, mother Gale. Back row- brother David and grandfather This in the lace of the spire represents how high the spirit can fly, but the forest and mist show how Chief Ben Mack. suppression of our Nuu- Chah -Nufh traditional values incorporate the simplicity and beauty of teachings, values and the earth. beliefs and have ma- nipulated their time and I "Free Spirit" also shows the adaptor and acceptance the Nuu- Chah -Nulth lives have wen other cultures. The flowing lines of the eagle joined with the flowing around the lines of the Native spire. The freedom the spirit has, not just to transform opression that has hin- from an eagle, but also enjoys the time of the eagles's flight, and the spirit doted the freedom of shines through to show it. many in a free country ...And to those The unstructured simplicity of the Native portion of the design is representa- women ( mothers, tive of the Nuu- Chah -NUeh arts herbage. grandmothers, aunts) who face the challenges of reaching for higher "I am proud of who I am and where I am from... I enjoy the encouragement education in a changing and words of my wife... and I can honestly say that the time I felt my spirit shine like this is when my lour and six year old daughters said, 'My daddy can world and still live with draw real good)' Sterling Wads. their wholistic faith, and struggle with their Tse -shah traditional beret is that the first thing you do should be given away spouses to lighten their (i.e_ the first salmon from the net; the first twit from the tree) so that good bads. . This scholar- luck will return to you. In keeping weh this tradition, I will be randomly select- :+-_ . Louise Tatoosh, Opetcheseht Nation, was pre- memory of ing a name from all the people who purchase this print; this person will re- ship is in the FIVE GENERATIONS sented with a Nee -chah -ninth Tribal Council Donna Lucas was presented with the Daisy Haiyupis memorial Scholar- ceive the 48" by 60" original canvas painting (an unframed value of $3500.00). a Mother/ Grand- General Scholarship. Making the presentation of . ship This scholarship was presented by the Haiyupis family to a mother mother? Great Grand- Five generations got together at a Thanksgiving $500 behalf of the Nuu -chah -ninth on Pension or grandmother attending college or university. Donna was not available not - Prints will be limited to 250 copies, plus 20 artists proofs. 5 remarques. Dinner hosted by Chief Earl and Josephine mother who did Fund was Helen Dick. Louise was also recog- for the presentation but members of her family were on hand to accept for - Image size 16- x 20' on acid free, museum quality, 1101b. stock, mane George. Hanson Hall was filled with family mere have the opportunity nized by the Tribal Council for receiving her di- the scholarship, Including her mother Regina Amos in front), stepfa- process) by Phantom Press of bers for this happy occasion. Among were higher formal education, paper (using the color exacting Nanaime. them In Care ploma Child and Youth from Malaspina ther Joey Tom, brother -in -law Mathew Lucas and son Mathew Jr., mother- in our - This is the first in a series six prints. Elder Joe Smith, his great Chan. but was educated of great grandson She Is her College. now continuing studies In in -law Julia Lucas and father -in -law Simon Lucas. Making the presenta- traditional ways. This is - PREPAID prints wilt be $100.00. After printing, prints will be $130.00. tailor Amos. daughter Josephine George, grand- Child and Youth Cara at the University of Victoria. tion were Roy Haiyupis and his granddaughter Crystal Sutherland. - Interested parties can contact Sterling Watts at 723 -3462. a/p's $150.00 daughter Noma Smith, and great granddaugh- a tribute to Daisy (nee remarques 8250.00 ter Dawn Amos. Morris) Haiyupis. f canker *free] 1 ;(/?.".V.,"". %Cr451///,/y, . Haablah-sa 12 Ha- ShIlth -Sa November 201995 November 291995 13

1995 NUU -CHAH -NULTH POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS POST SECONDARY STUDENTS PRESENTED WITH NUU -CHAH -NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Presented by the NTC Pension Fund to a student enrolling in a BANK OF MONTREAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Presented by the Bank ANNUAL ASSEMBLY programme leading to a Teaching Degree. One Scholarship of of Montreal to students in Post Secondary Studies. Three Scholar- SCHOLARSHIPS AT NTC $500 presented.: ships of $500 each presented to: Bernice Townie, Ucluelet. Daughter of late Robert Joseph and -Toole Casavant, Opetchesaht, daughter of late Esther Watts Edith Joseph of Ditidaht. Bernice is completing her Masters of Casavant. Toole is malonng in Education at the University of Education at UBC. Victoria. - Cecelia Touchle, Ucluelet, daughter of Pearl Touchie. Cecelia NUU -CHAR -NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP u studying Arts/ Criminology at Malaspina College. Presented by the NTC Pension Fund to a student enrolling in a - Bradley Vlssla, Opetchesaht, son of Sandra Watts Vissia. Post Secondary Programme. One scholarship of $500 presented to Bradley is studying Education at Okanagan College/ UVic. Louise Tatoosh, Opetchesaht. Daughter of Willie Tatoosh and the late Ellen Tatoosh. Louise is in her third year of Child & Youth Care CHATEAU GRANVILLE SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by the Studies at UVic. Chateau Granville Hotel. One scholarship of $500 presented to: - Charlotte Cote, Tseshaht, daughter of late Evelyn Watts Georg. RENATE SHEARER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by Charlotte is in Doctoral Studies at Berkeley, University of California. the Nuu-chah -nuhh Community & Human Services to a student enrolling in a Post Secondary Programme in the Health Careers CHATWIN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP Presented by Chatwin area. One scholarship of $500 presented to: Engineering. One scholarshp of $500 presented to: Laureen Burnham, Opetchesaht. Daughter of Diane Lauder - Earl Maqulnna Sutherland, Ahousat, son of late George Evaniuk. Laureen is studying Nursing at Camosun College. Sutherland and Ilene Sutherland. Grandson of Chief Earl Madonna George. Earl rs studying Criminal Justice at Douglas TOMMY JACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by the College. a LG Nuu- Chah -nuah Community & Human Services to a student enrolling in in Health area Rebecca Alleo received the Landis Hotel Scholarship and was joined by a post secondary programme the Careers One DAN DAVID SENIOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Presented scholarship of $500 presented to members of her family In accepting the award. From left to right are sis- by the Law Firm Rosenberg of & Rosenberg. One scholarship ter Audrey ?Moo-Whit more, mother Florence Alleo, Rebecca and her two - Melanie Broker, Champagne- Alshlhlk/ Tseshaht. Daughter of of $500 presented to: daughters, father Cosmos Frank, and sister Anne Alleo. Cliff and Sophie Braker. Melanie is studying Science at UBC and will - Tammy Durward, Ahousat, daughter of Pearl Dorward, grand- Dennis Bill accepts a scholarship from NTC Accounting Manager Sharon enter the School of Dentistry soon. daughter of late Ian Beecher Sr. & late Margaret Solcher. Tammy Ruer who made the presentation on behalf of Degruchy Norton & Corn - is studying Criminal Justice at Camosun College. Tammy plans to pony. Looking on are Dennis' mother Elizabeth Bill and sister Arlene. USMA NUU- CHAH -NULTH SCHOLARSHIP Presented by the transfer to Simon Fraser University next in year to continue her studies a a Usma Nuu -chah -nulth Programme to students enrolling a Social in Criminology. J Work Programme. Two scholarships of $500 presented to: - Jacqueline Adams, Ahousat. Jacquie is the daughter of Sam DEGRUCHY NORTON SCHOLARSHIP Presented by the Account- Adams Sr. and Mabel Adams. Jacque is in her fourth year of ing Firm of Degmchy Norton & Company. Two scholarships of $500 Social Work at the University at Victoria. each presented to: - Charlene Thompson, DRUdaht. Charlene is the daughter of Hazel Dennis Bill, T9eshaM, son of Elizabeth Bill. Dennis is studying Warts Lindstrom Charlene is in her third year of Social Work Education at Malasprnaf UBC Studies at the University of Victoria. - Dorothy Wilson, Tseshaht, daughter of late Laurence Wilson and Mamie Wilson. Dorothy is studying Psychology/ Counselling at THE DAISY HAIYUPIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Presented North Island College. by the Ha''nupis Family to a mother who is attending College/ University. One scholarship of $500 presented to: JOHN JACOBSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Presented by - Donna Lucas, Hesqulaht. Donna is the daughter of Regina the Law Firm of Jack Woodward & Associates. One scholarship of Amos and the mother of Joey Amos, Justin Lucas, Johnson

$500 presented to : Lucas, Linus Lucas Jr., and Kaytlen Lucas. Donna is studying Early - Deb DeGrosbrland, Tseshaht, daughter of Bonnie DeGoesbriand, Laureen Burnham from the Opetchesaht First Nation received the Renate Shearer Childhood Education at Malaspina College granddaughter of the late George Clutesi and of Margaret Clutesi, Memorial Scholarship, which Is presented by the Nuuchah -nulth Community Deb Dagoesbriand , and Human services to a student enrolling In the health careers area. Laureen is THE LANDIS HOTEL SCHOLARSHIP Presented by the Landis. Deb is studying Arts at UVic and plans to enter Law School. Tseshaht First Nation, studying Nursing at Camosun College Also on hand for the presentation were One scholarship of $500 awarded to: received the John Laureen's mother Diana Evaniuk and daughter Lindsey Burnham. - Rebecca Allee, Ahousat. Daughter of Florence Allele. Rebecca is -,,, Jacobson Memorial studying Education at UBC. Scholarship, present. ed by the law firm of Woodward a Company. Deb's mother Bonnie and son joined her Lcl \ for the presentation.

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1 L gra ,Lf r A, Toole Casavant, Opetchesaht First Na- tion, received a scholar- .n Cecelia Touchle,irom the Ucluelet First Nation, ship from the Bank of Montreal, presented by is presented with a $500 scholarship from Ron Jacqueline Adams,Ahousat Nation, with her Ron Arcos. Bernice Touchie (r), Ucluelet First Nation, was presented with a Nuuchah -ninth Arcos of the Bank of Montreal. Cecelia Is study- mother Mabel Adams. Jacqueline was presented Toole Is majoring Tribal Council Education Scholarship. Bernice Is completing her Masters of Edu- Ing Arts /CrIminology at with an Usma Nuu-choh -nulth scholarship of Malaspina College. In Education at the Uni- cation at UBC. She was joined by her mother Edith Joseph and daughter Jeanette $500. She Is In her 4th year of Social Work at the ZL versity of Victoria.. Touchie during the presentation. ,P,> - University of Victoria. i 1

i hlhh N e 29a9x cal achahr/M`., ug.Ta aM ohal M owachaht/Muchalaht Relocation Ha- shmh -Sa November P91995 14 First Nation is nearing a turning point in their his- Now there is duplexes and social used Ion cultural gather- auction and other coordinator. Nuu- chah -nulth Leaders Visit U.S. Tribes, tory, as their new village new hope for the housing ulnas. There is irgs. The Mowachaht means to purchase reo- In recognition see nears completion. present and future gen- also a gymnasium and Muchalaht Nation is reation equipment. of all the work that Their people erations as the new an administration build- grateful to former The largest two George Watts tlldinne- Host Symposium in Clayoquot Sound are expected to be community lakes shape ing. The roads have Deputy Minister of In- Mates Sr the new tom. gotiating for the reloca- introductory re- future ready to move into their on a 320 acre site 5 been completed and are del Affairs Dan money are the adminis- tion project, the Following the report of presently certified as eral Protected Areas Plan- Foundation; Patrick of Clayoquot homes at the end of kilometres north of the now paved. They are all Goodleaf, who secured !ration building and the MowachahtlMuchalaht the Clayoquot Sound sustainable. Joined by marks on the veal rela- ner; Joe Martin. Presi- Ramage, Executive Di- Sound and its inhabit- March or early April. Municipality of Gold named after traditional the $900,000 funding gymnasium complex. Nation has decided to Scientific Panel and the Bobby Kennedy and tionship between native dent, Nuu -Chah -Nulth rector of Global Legis- ants. With recent Since the River. Mowachaht /MÚChalahl for the bighouse. The adminis- name the gymnasium B.C. government deci- Jacob Schert of the rights and environment Business Association; aims Organized for a events 'turning forestry 1960's they have been Phase one of place names. Also making natron building will have after him. It will be sion to adopt its eaten- Natural Resources De- tal protection. Michael McGonigle, Balanced Environment; ones head, "the greater living in unhealthy con- the relocation project Another strut- important contributions office space for the known as the Wamish sive recommendations, tense Council (which The remainder of the - Professor and Td -Chair Al Wong of Arbokem, forest values of the dittos next to apup mil will include construction lure that will be under to the bighouse project Mowachaht Muchalaht Recreation Centre. leaders of the Nuu- coordinated both site first day was devoted to of Environmental Law Inc., an agri -pulp mill; Sound are now begin- forestry is- at the mouth of the Gold of 28 single family dwell- construction soon is a are several forestry staff, for visiting NTC Mowachaht/ chah -nulth community vises), the group exam- sustainable and Policy, University of Brian McClay, Canadian ring to receive the at- including experi- River. dogs as well as several bighouse, that will be companies who do- staff, a doctors office Muchalaht spokesman made several efforts trod the Menominee's sues, Victoria; Elena Probst, Pup and Paper Asso- tention they, deserve. sated the logs- 56 logs and two receiving LerryAntlrewe. says that this summer to explore management practices, ences with economic Shore Trust, and Guy ciation; and Barbara By sharing experiences Vy from Pacific Forest rooms, an office for me they will be celebrating their options in the which have set an ex- transition in the U.S. Lopez, International In- Williams, B.C.-born ac- with other native and Products, 30 logs from RCMP, a training cen- the relocation of their Sound by sharing expe- ample of sustainable Facet Northwest; cul- dian Treaty Council. tress and wife of Canoe environmental groups, Interior, and 8 logs from tre, a chief and council people sometime in the riences with other native yield management by heal and ecological per- Also attending were nia Senator Tom the Nuu- Chah -nulth are - Coulson Forest Prod- room, a meeting room month of June, when and environmental cuffing over 2.1 billion spectives on Clayoquot fisheries biologist Mike Hayden. Delegation discovering the eco- acts and a combination li the weather is better. groups. In late June board feet of wood Sound; principles and Morell and Ten Dawe of members participated in nomically and environ- Another contri- brary and study room. The move to and early July, 10 mem- since 1865 while main- planning of ecological ORCA. kayak lours, hikes, and mentally preferable al- Wren was recently re- The gymna- this new community can bers of the tribe tray- tithing the same vol- forest use: success sto- Panelswere moderated flyovers from July 12- ternatives to the present ries; and marketing, cer- in ceived from Avenor sium facility will have be seen as a new be- elled "south of the bor- ante of trees, nearly 1.5 by Cliff Atleo of the Nuu - 15. state of forestry the Pulp Mill in the amount room for a pre -school ginning for the der to the Yakama billion board feet, for tification, and adding Chah- Nulth; Ian Gill, The symposium has Sound. With these in- of Sr5.000,wridh all be class with a playground Mowachaht /Muchalaht (Washington) and more than a century. value. Panelists Ecotrust; Karen Mahon, elicited a positive re- goals in mind, the site used to buy recreation area adjacent to it, a people and an oppodu- Menominee (Wiscon- Larry Wakau, the presi- eluded Tom Tuchmann Greenpeace; Maureen sponse from the Nuu. visits and symposium equipment. daycare centre, an adult nay to put aside some sin) reservations to dent of Menominee of the US Office of For- Fraser, BC Wild; Vicky Chairmen community. represent important el- Also members education room, a of the negative aspects learn more about their Tribal Enterprises, also estry and Economic De- Husband, Sierra Club of During the meeting, loris to build and of the community have kitchen and offices for of their past. sustainable forestry emphasized the impor- velopment; Richard Western Canada; Chris Chief Francis Frank strengthen native -na- been raising funds the recreation director practices. And in mid-- tance of having control Atleo, Co -Chair of the Hatch, Friends of stated his determination live and native- environ- ) the Nuu of the land to the forest's Scientific Panel for Sus- to regain over through raffles, an art and home school July, the -chah- Clayoquot Sound; and control mental relationships. - nulth hosted a sympo- health and the tribes tainable Forest Prac- Adrian Carr, Western the land and expressed continued colabc sium inAhousaht on al- economic success. tices in Clayoquot Canada Wilderness a particular interest in ration wale is hoped, ya ternatives to industrial Wakau was invited by Sound; Jim Darling, Di- Committee. Karen the economic transition lead to the right results - Filin b. ( logging in Clayoquot the Nuu- chah -nulth to rector of the Clayoquot Mahon and Liz Barrett- experiences of the U.S. -both for the Not ha' Sound. These events attend the upcoming Biosphere Project; Pacific Northwest and in nueh people and for the An aerial view of the new Mowachaht/ Muchalaht community north of v Brown of NRDC, who were organized by B.C. symposium in Lary Wakau, President the growing market for land to which they be- Gold River. igloo courtesy of Larry Andrews. were the event's chief . and U.S. environmental Clayoquot Sound. of Menominee Tribal floral products and long organizers, offered con- - Entitled "Alternatives Jason groups at the request of to Enterprises; cluding remarks on the potential for WAVAW/ Rape Crisis Centre industrial Logging in Grant, Ecotimber; Su- to the Nuu -chah- nullh. 'Where do we go from Clayoquot Sound Seth Dunn is a re- san Hammond, Silva provide products. The first of these site Clayoquot Sound: Sus- here." The Nuu -chah- such searcher with the Inter- Foundation; Ecotourism opportuni- Fact Sheet - visits was to the tainable Forestry and Forest nulth brought the event national Program of the FO F. LIII Yakama Nation in Non -Timber Develop- Dean Berg, Oregon ties and areas not fully Natural Resources De- {x J to an inspiring finish with A woman is raped every 29 minute in Canada- a woman is sexually P=t addressed by the sym- tense Yakama, Washington ment Options, the sym- Forester; Mery dances, presentation of Camas (NRDC). assaulted every 6 minutes. posium such as the from June 26-28. The posium was. held on Wilkinson, Vancouver gifts, and a ritual prayer. - NRDC has been work- " Rape victims have ranged in age from 6 menthols 90 years. film industry Yakamas method of Ahdusaht from July 14- Island Forester; Jay Also present at the sym- native - ing with native and en- "49 %of sexual assaults and of rapes occur in broad daylight. all es. harvesting is based on 15. The meting came Caner, Vancouver Is- posium were members also hold promise in the vironmental groups in " 65 %of sexual assaults on women are by a male who is known to her. The gymnasium at the Mowachaht/MUChlaht relocation see nears holistic management David region. These repro. Clayoquot of immediately after the land Forester; of a delegation visit or- Sound since (Vancouver City Poke 19071 ,. completion. the timber resource and B.C. government's de- Harrison, Indigenous ganized by the sent strong opportuni- 1993. For a transcript for future native nearly half of all rapists are married or living common -law at the time of the requires little Gear -cur- canon to implement the Environmental Network; Clayoquot Rainforest ties -en- of the symposium pre - vironmental cooperafbn assault. ting. During the stay, recommendations of and Ben Palo, co-au- Coalition, a consortium ceedings, contact Jill ment.. one -quarter of all rapes occur after assailants make an initial gonad with the Entitlement of the ten members of the the Scientific Panel. in the Sound. Thomas at b) the member was on benefits must contact thor of Ferestoil a. A of U.S. groups seeking victim, like requesting information or posing as servicemen. Retired group witnessed the Over 100 members of Important decisions lie Greenpeace, 604.253. the seniority est for the the Shoreworkers' Ben- Practical Guide to the to protect B.C. 's ancient " 62 % of rape victims are physically injured in the attack- 9% are beaten se- Yakamas method of the Nuu- chah -nulth ahead concerning the 7701. Shoreworkers' past efe Fund to register by New Forest Economy. forests, who are work- with weapon; 70% experience verbal threats. ten years as of the verely; 12% are threatened a Atom 30,1996. sustainable yield man- community attended Day two of the sympo- ing in with for Benefits from time of retirement and partnership 1 in 10 rapes reponed to police. only are Shoreworkers agement, or uneven - overthe two -day period, sium focused on non- B.C. environmental or- In n out of every 12 reported rapes the victim becomes pregnant as a result of the c) the Shoreworkers' who retired after 1975 at aged selective logging, for which more than 40 timber forest wealth, ganizations. Delegation Benefit Fund is oiled the assault. Shoreworkers' as practiced in a closed panelists and environ- such as opportune. lo by the member within the age of 65 years or members included 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually assaulted before the age of re. Benefit Fund older, or who retired af- area of the reservation. mentalists visited. harvest sala!, bear world- renowned marine (United cosy ewe, wnrww., lesa) 12 months of retirement HUGH M. G. BRAKER ter 1987 at 60 years or Overall, the exchange The symposium opened grass, and other floral biologist and NRDC 1 in a girls and a in 3 boys, will be victims of unwanted sexual ads before the Please be ad- Man annual registration older will be eligible in and visa were extremely with a song and prayer products; ecotourism; board members Sylvia age of 18. vised that the retired of $25 is paid to the accordance with the in- rewarding. As Toquaht .. .. °e,rae s- gaining community con- Earle and US actor and Barrister and Solicitor children are usually abused by someone they know and trust- usually a male shoreworkers who have Fund on behalf of each /ions members and he- troduction of these ben- elder Archie Thompson trol over tree -farm li- environmentalist Ed family mentor or relation. been covered by the member. reditary chiefs, followed efits in the bylaws. put it, the Yakama "have censes; and financing Begley, each of whom 5233 Hector Rd. children do not involve an open Shoreworkers' Benefit The coverage by welcoming speeches ' often, sexual assaults committed against become an important opportunities. Speak- provided commentary Fund and are not for retired members in- from Hereditary P.O.Bae 1178 attack or physical injury source n for our Chief Yours truly Earl ers included Catherine at the symposium; Larry Pon Alberni, B.C. adults use their position of authority to convince children to give in to their UFAWU members may eludes Travel Assis- people." George, Chief Barbara Stevens, Director Mater, Vice President Kopek, Director of the I remain eligible for ben- fence benefit, Hospital Councillor Nelson V9Y 7M7 sexual demands Benefit Funds -UFAWU The Nuu -chah -nulth for Mater Engineering; Earth Communications benefit and a Funeral Keilnah, Phone : 723 -1993 year in in a women , by etas provided( and Chief, ' each Canada,, are hit, kicked punched or threatened Native Brotherhood of also visited the Brian Falconer, Maple office; Vic Sher, Execu- Councillor 1 their husbands or boyfriends. a) the meber retires at benefit of $1000.00. ac., Menominee reservation Francis Fax 723 -1994 Frank. Leaf Adventures; Rhea- live Director of the Si- working women report receiving on the job. the age of 60 or older Any previously erse West Esplanade, of unwanted sexual attention in Wisconsin from July rae Solely. and Jack erra Club Legal De- ( Canadian Union of Public creemee reek and remains retired retired members who North Venbouver,B.C, Personal Injury 'negation including 7 -9. The Menominee Bobby George, Walk on the fense Fund; Deb from gainful employ- wish to be covered for V7M tae Kennedy Jr. of motor vehicle accident Injury claims. have the only native for. Wild Side; James Callahan, Executive Di- NRDC then made sev- est plan in the U.S. McGregor, Tourism and rector of the Brainerd November W 1555 W-shlfth-Sa. Ncvember 291995 17 HENDERSON LAKE SOCKEYE HATCHERY FUNDRAISING HA- SHILTH John Dick Memorial Tournament uniform tops for the -SA SPORTS game. Also thanks to allstars were presented Harlem Kings Entertain with Comedy & Basketball Skills Joyce Campbell for in- won by Bella Bella with eagle feathers and wing us to play against eagle plaques hand The Harlem the Harlem players. Lake Sockeye Hatchery Thank you to the equipment. and to the Harlem Kings. Kings came to Pon AI- The Eagles Thomas with 14 and carved by JB's son Jed Mayor Gillian Fundraising Team the referees LuyAdamo Opetchesam and Tse- The Fundraising Forever basketball Eddie Johnson with 13 Dick. The first allstars bemi on November 12th Tramper was on hand would Ike to thank all and Ron ErtOkson,to the shaht First Nations, Team has some future team and the family of paints. were Mike Samuel to entertain with their for the opening Jump the fans and players for MC Denny Usma Nuu- chah- nulth, activities planned in- comedy routines and the late John -JB- Dick At the conclu (Hawks), Tom Housty ball Fromthen on it was attending this G rind ale , Volunteers the Port Alberni Friend- eluding 50150 draws, hosted a senior mans son of the tournament (Bella Bella), Mitch mar- basketball skills. a combination of com- event Thank you to the Kathleen Sam and ship Center, Marsha their raffle for a paddle The Kings basketball tournament presentations were tin ( Bella Bella) , Abe were edy and basketball as following players-from Evelyn Steinbach,to Fenn, for buying large and a Silver bracelet, brought to town by the on November 10-12. made tome top teams brown ( Nanaimo), and the Kings displayed the Salmon Enhancers- Joan Dick for the clone- blocks of tickets, and to and an an auction which The tourna- and players. Ryanleighton( Nana,- Henderson Lake their passing, shooting Coach Charlie Contes, fion of the hall, to Pablo those who helped weh will be held in Decem- ment was held to pay First, their was mo). Sockeye Hatchery and dribbling skills. The Gary Banys (AV Sound for the sound the clean -up. ber. Merle to one of the out- a minutes silence to re- Other individual fundraising team as Kings pulled their Times). Shawn Tier system, to Bedews for If anyone was So tar dona- standing athletes from member the late John awards were presented part of their ongoing pranks on the opposing (CJAV), Bob Sodedund the videocamera, to offended by the antics lions have been re- the NUU- chah -ninth Na- Dick. tot fundraising effort. players, the referees, (Ha- Shilh -Se), George Mayor Gillian Temper of the Kings during the ceived from artists Art tion. JB excelled in bas- Les Sam, a -Abe Brown, Nanaimo, Between 300 and fans dung the two Williams, Gina Watts, for your donation and game, the fundraising Thompson, Eugene ketball, Iastpitch, and former teammate of JB, who was the Best De- and 400 tans turned out hour show. Joyce Campbell, Shae your participation,to team would Ike lo offer Mann, Vince Smith and for the game, which f ea- soccer ; sports that he spoke about his friend's tensive Player and he During the Doiron, Charles Doiron, Ron Erickson for sup- sincere apologies. Steve Jones for the ait Port x was Involved in for approach towards ath- received a paddle lured the Alberta break they signed Josh Fred, Adam plying the lcrsies, to The Nuu -chah- auction. many years in the Al- tetras, saying that he carved by Bob TMmaS Salmon Enhancers and autograghs and chatted Fred,Steve Lucas Jr. Clarence Warts 8 ram' nulth Drug Free Team Anyone else ti+ terni Valley. was a berce competitor Kee Thomas. Hawks, the Nuu -chah -nulth with young fans. and Nelson Frank. ily for running the con- would like to thank wishing to make dona- r. Eleven teams and was very disci. who was the Most Drug Free Team split- At the end of From the Nuu cession, to Debbie Foxcroh and the Ions can contact Joyce -chah- Joyce ting playing The Bella Bella team were champions at the John Dick Memorial Basket. entered the tournament pined. Sportsmanlike Player, time agent the game. their spokes- wilt, Ding Free Team - Canpoen for orgarexaq Nuu -Chah -nulth Com- Campbell at the ball Tournament, held on the Remebrance Day weekend- which was held at the There was no receiving a paddle the Kings. man left a message for Ed Samuel. Mike the event, to Barry munity and Hearth Ser- Uchucklesaht Band Of- Alberni Athletic Hall. second place for John carved by Jed Dick. Also playing in the youth. He said that Samuel, Jeff Gallic, Campbell for setting up vices for donating their fee, phone 724 -1832. Some twenty Dick," said Les.' and - Cecil Mack, Ucluelet, the game were several "athletics and drugs and Willard Gallic Sr., Boyd games later the team anyone who played was the Most Inspire- Nuu-chah -nulth youth alcohol do not mix. He Gallic,Tom Watts, Shad from bella Bella against him knew they dOnal Player, receiving ( who attended a drug also urged the youth Stobbe, Tyson TOUchb, emerged as champions, weren'goingtohavean a paddle carved by and alcohol seminar to stay in school' Al Keitlah and Crosby defeating Nanaimo 87 easy game' Doug Robinson and earlier in the day weh The Henderson Wilson. to 78 in the final game. On behalf of painted by Sterling Bella Bella's the hosting tamily,Les Watts. Cliff Starr led all scorers thanked all of the play-- - Tom Housty, Bella with 25 points, while ers, the fans and the Bella, was the top three M A/ 441 rc Mitch Martin added 18 volunteers for support- point shooter . He re- points and tournament ing the tournament. ceived a carved and a MVP Torn Housty The' first pre - painted basketball hoop scored 14 points. Bill cantaliens that were and backboard created v I 4e Yoachim led Nanaimo made by the family were by Chuck Doiron. 4'7 . ' t _q Yf Il with 20 points. to JB's mother, Nellie - Tom Housty was also t y Bella Bella Hawkas, and to Manin the tournament's Most i r reached the finals with Watts, for all his help in Valuable Player. Hewes wins over the Hesguiaht the kitchen during the presented with a drum aIt « e Braves, the Ahousat tournament They each which had painted on e Wollpack, and received eagle leathers a basketball, an eagle . flit Nanaimo. The second design and the number y Tournament MVP Tom Housty a receives drum and eagle leather from Nanaimo had allstars also received 14 , which was what the Jocelyn Dick, daughter of the late John Dick. late wins against the Eagles eagle feathers . Second John Dell wore The if drum was Forever, Vancouver, allstars were Cliff Starr donated by ( Bella the Blue Jays Ladies and the Wickaninnish Bella), John s Lewis( Nanaimo), Evan Fastpilch Team. It was Hawks to gain entry into Touch° ( made the championship Ucluelen Jer- by Doug - .4 emy Gus ( Hawks) Robinson and il game. and was F 'zzre painted Other teams Keith Thomas( Hawks). by Cecil I col The first Dawson, One of the Harlem Kings goes up for the jam. entered In the tourney Al Keidah of the Nuu -chah -nulth Alcohol and Drug Free Team gets some help from were the Ahousal Suns, the Kings. If he missed he would get debriefed, but fortunately he made the shot, P.A,Warriors ,P.A. Ar- rows and Ucluelet. The Hawks, with their third place tin- Sr. Mens Ball Hockey Tournament ish, were the top local 1 Gi team In the tournament. A -VAC SHOP 7.Ñr Hosted by the 7seshaht Spoilers STUFF POTTERY I In the semi -fi- 711 3058 3rd Avenue nal game Nanaimo's y Mike Wyse scored 19 February 17 & 18, 1996 Stoneware Porcelain Rako Fred C. TOlmie points and Abe Brown Sales ' Servi ce 8 Repairs Manager, Aboriginal Banking created on the potters wheel by Donald Stuei scored 18 as the surface designs by Elizabeth Stye( t I To All Makes Of VACUUMS Nanaimo squad Glenwood Sports Centre Also available a lI arge line of !within Vacuums Bank of Montreal downed the Hawks 76 4520 Baru Road Ses Burrard Street. erb door Contact: Ron Dick Sr. at 723 -8340 to 62. Leading scorers Tisch.. 773-8619 P.C. Box 050 Phone: 16041 668-1360 Ed Newman of the Eagles Forever voniér,r,,, ec vrr7w Vancouver, B.C. OS 157 Fax.: 16041665.7451 drives to the basket against the UClue- forme Hawks were Jer- or Marlene Dick at 724 -1225f Days) oast 724 -3251 let team donna the John Dick Memorial Tournament, emy Gus with 17, Keen J \ le Ha- Shllth -Sa. November sin tech Ha- shoth -Se November 29 legs 1e GAMES RENEGADES -SILVER MEDALISTS AT NORTH AMERICAN INDIGINOUS Children may feel out of HOW TO HELP CHILDREN DEAL WITH DEATH control after a death and The Port Al- home, before facing the Wilson. Their coaches Congratula- they may start acting bemi Renegades, an all local tavoriteslrom Min- were Bill Moms Sr. and tions to both teams, by direct words like 'death" drowned, but in reality juries, a child will think let the child sil and think. out. They may even native ladies basketball nesota. George Williams. who have proven to be Marc Lalonde or 'died- willMII help be- she put her head under the person died be- Most importantly, start to misbehave. Kakawin Charters team, won the silver This was the The Wildcats good ambassadors for Senior Infant cause they are less the water. cause he was "eaten by DON'T INTERRUPT. This is normal, but they medal at the North most exciting game for played tour games, los- the Nuu.chah -rent Na- Development Worker likely to get confused. a bear. Asking questions elide., do need to have the Salmon & Ground Fishing like American Indiginous the Renegades , who ing three and winning tion. Words 'gone" or "a Children will say some- but be careful not to ask same rules as before Whale Watching Sightseeing Games, held last Au- Game horn behind in the one. They lost to Al- The Ren- The death of a loved very long sleep", will thing is dead, but not Our own concerns too many. DO let chil- the death. Keeping 19'4 it. Dolphin Wesel gust in Elamite, Minne- final minute. Jackie Wil- berta, Iowa, and in over- egades and Wildcats one is sad but impor- contuse them fully understand that about death may be Orr- dren know their feelings regular routines and sota. a death is permanent In relent from a REASONABLE RATES Rams made pair of time to the North West would like to thank tant event in anyone's child s, are OK, and try to an- sticking to the normal Also travelling three -point shots to tie Territories. Their win Wendy Grant and Ed life. The same holds Children see adults as their play you can see Look at your own feel- swer their questions. rules will help to anchor Ed Johnson Pacheco Bay to Minnestoa for the the game, and then she came against Ontario. John for their support true for children. Chil- being very powerful. children "play dead", but ings, because they will children. It helps to PHONE (604) 728 -1267 games was a 20 & un- won the game weh a The Wildcats during the games. Oren. however, do not They may get angry at then get up and play influence how you help Give informa- make their wood use, der men's team, the free throw. got off to a bad start Wendy and Ed fully understand death. adults for not preventing again; and this is per- your child. You need to tion in small pieces. Try standable and Safe.

Port Alberni Wildcats. The Ren- when , because of a were on nand to cheer They do know it is an the death. This is nor- leafy logical to them. know how comfortable to be concrete; "Granny The two teams egades then defeated mix -up in the schedule. on the teams during important event and mal. Even if you try to They may think that put- you feel in talking about is dead. We won't see Rituals or ceremonies no C drove all the way to Min - Saskatchewan to ad- they played their libel their games. they try very hard to explain that one is to ling a squashed cater - death. her any more'. an help children under- tsar nesota, taking four days vane into the medal game without three of Also thanks to understand h. blame, they will believe pillar together will bring stand and accept death, to make the trip. Coach round against Connote. their main players. With the following for their that adults let it happen. it back to life. They may There are two basic - Use simple lan- it may also give them a A All OCCASSIONS Bill Morns said that they cut. They won this one more win they sponsorship- Nuu- A child will try to fit in- This may cause them to also believe that things ways to help, one is the guage so the child can way of saying good- had to travel fast game and entered the too,would have gone chah -nulb Community formation into what she act out and misbehave. like rocks are aloe. Af- direct method and the understand. bye. If it is not new. E CALL : through Saskatchewan gold medal round into the medal round. and Human Services, already understands. ter a death, some chil- other is an indirect - Check back ally appropriate to bring Ct RENEE NEWMAN g k - to keep ahead of all of against Arizona. Each of the Coulson Forest Prod- She may change info, Children may try to bar-- dren will be upset at method. with the child to see if children to the funeral, (609) 7232843 the mosquitoes. The Ren- Renegades were pre - ucts, Pearce Log Re- mason or pans of it to gain, because they one seeing a thing broken, he understood. you may want to think The Ren- egades knew that they settled with a silver covery, Raven Dancer fit what she knows. A adults as being power- thinking that it is now Being Direct- Ask the - Accept the fad about a private family - PORT ALBERNI,B.C. child if needs egades won their first had some tough nom- medal following the Charters ( Al Kedah) child may say she un- ful. They may try to dead. Children have a she any that you don't have all ceremony, to say good- game against Connect- petition in the gold tournament, something and Elmer Speidel for derstands death and strike some kind of a ham time knowing the help. You must be sen- the answers. bye and allow the chil- Renee's Chumps Catering Is back ,steer a brief lost Okla- medal game, as they that they will always she may look like she is deal none parent dies, difference between "no sine, because a chid - Only give the dren to talk. Havingfu- medical setback, ready to serve you! cut, then to the use of the Alberni had seen the team that treasure as a reminder Athletic Hall to practise tine, but she may not a child may ask Thal the longer alive' and was who is grieving will be information a child nerals for pets can also they were about to play -of their achievement in before leaving for the really know that death is other parent not re- never alive. more cautious about wants. Don't try to give help children under- Nuu- chah -nulth win easily in their ear- Minnesota. games. final. It may be months marry, 'because daddy what adults will think of too much. stand death. tier games. later when she realizes died, all daddies die." t Depending on the expe- her. She may feel it is Only give information Also the Ren- dance, wrong to grieve. It will Children need Business Association **** * *** *** *** * * * * *** * * * * * * *** the long term effects of a loved one passed some children that you believe in (Ike time to egades were outnum- death. This may come away at a hospital, the may see illness, acci- be very easy for her to heaven or an aver lee) understand the full INFO CENTRE bered 12 players to 6, up during special times. child may try to get the dents or the hospital as deny her feelings and meaning of death. and the Arizona team ifs like Christmas or parents to promise they being death itself If a say she does not need One way to help chil- Helping children deal "West Coast Hospitality with used that to their advan- Thanksgiving, when will never take her to a loved one died in a hos- help. You an help by dren weh grief is with this process of - not to 3 on 3 ' Women 1st ($45) First Nations pride" tage by playing a run- she remembers the per- hospital. It is tempting peal. a child may have saying something lee -'I hide your own feelings. learning will lake some - Daisy Johnson I ring game. son who passed away. for adults to agree, in or- fears about hospitals or care about you and I If your chid can see you work on your part. Basketball -Michelle Johnson So the Ren- der to satisfy or save the needles, or even getting know this is a rough cry, this will let her know suggest you read the OUT OF TOWN CALL Juanita Amos egades gave it their On Saturday A Child may not know child from pain, but this sick because she will time. I would like to it is OK for her to cry as book But Won't Granny Junior 1st ($40) 1 best effort but were no October 26th and Sun- She lull meaningning of only makes it harder in think this causes death. help.' Or; 'This can be wet. She will see that Need Her Socks ?, writ- =800- 665- WHALES -Jason Savey match for the Arizona day October 29th the death and think that the long run. If someone died Pacer a rough time. If you being sad about death ter by Donald Knowles MowachahbMuchalatn - Andrew Amos team, which had several dead people can still, accident she may be want to talk, II will be is normal. and Nancy Reeves. "The 74(Iiu- Chah- T(jtlth 'Experience" - Bruce Mark Jr. All- American college First Nation hosted a 3 hear, see or feel. She Death is a very stress- afraid of cars. here for you." Even if This article is just a brief The following players amongst them. on 3 basketball tourna- may mink that the dead ful event. When chil- the child doesn't know Children may worry overview of the book. ment teams donated prize Still they were at the GROS. person win need warm dren are under stress MIDDLE CHILDHOOD what she needs, she will about the changes that Also, there is a great re- Our new gym. money back into the happy to win the silver clothes or can hear her they have a hard time (6-10 YEARS): know that you are there will happen alter a source in Port Alberni There were 13 fund- raising: I medal, against North talking. If the deceased remembering simple for her. death. Sometimes that can help children tf teams entered in the John Byrnes, G This may Cause From 6 to IO years old, deal with death. This 04' America's top Native its being cremated, she things. Being Indirect -This can adults change routines tournament Chance Amos and teams. y be upset that the them to think they are children nave from a be done by watchingwatchi the because they are hav- resource ;called RAIN- The tina! stand- Bryan Amos (Senior r Playing for the body is being hurt. failures. Children may belief that dead peope child. e she seems sad ing a hard time or they BOWS. It is a support t.V U ings are as follows: Mens 1st) donated back Renegades in the tour- go back to old behav- can see and hear to an or concerned, you can are trying to be kind to group for children who Senior Mens 1st ($90) $45. a loss in lives, nament were Jackie Young children have a iors, like wetting their understanding that touch her lightly on the the child. This may con- face their -John Byrnes (Tonto) Brian Amos, through death, divorce Williams, Maud Mortis, self -centered under - beds or sucking their death is complete and shoulder or alto. If she fuse the child and it will - Chance Amos John Amos and Chris Ike Custom Adventure Julie Morris, Janice standing, that is they thumbs. They may final. They may still be- wants a hug, she will take away some of her or any other loss, Packaging -Bryan Amos Anderson ( Senior Ignace, Melanie think everything hap- en get sick after a lieve that cremation will smile and lean towards security. moving away from their Senior Mens 2nd ($60) Mens 2nd) donated home town. RAIN- Weenie, and Shannon pens because of them. death and become hurt. With this comes a you; a she just wants Brian Amos 300 Main St., Tofino 725-2888 back $60. They have a different afraid that they are go- fear of death. Some you there, she will not Routines are very im- BOWS is operated out John Amos Daisy Johnson, of sensed logic, and may ing to die too. These children may see death move away; if she portant for children. It the Family Guidance - Chris Anderson Michelle 8 3039, 4th Johnson think they are the are all normal, but dewy as a person like the doesn't want to be helps them understand Association at JuaneaAmos( WOmens L` ' H. cause. They are also continue for weeks, it Grim Reaper, a skeleton touched, she will move their world by keeping lt Ave., and their phone 1st) donated $45. ATLEO RIVER back concerned about how may mean the child or a boogey man. away. If the child does the same. number is 724 -0125. A very big important events will ef- needs more attention or In their efforts to make move in for a hug, you Q AIR SERVICE thank you going out to rCinn fect their lives. 'Does professional help. sense of death, children can use kind words and Maxi's Water Taxi those teams and thank this mean we can't go we try to understand the *Menlo her t she wants .s.ue.L Service - native enterprises (fit you to all the teams who to the Fair" Although Young children are lim- cause of death in con- to talk. & Charter Busmen WI entered The weekend Servicing Nooks Sound & Yuquot (604) 670-9663 this may seem selfish, hied in how they can ex- :rote ways. II a person Nona Rundquist 1Fuáo.ez2 esse was a success. it is a normal way for press their feelings in because of ill Listening is an impor- (proprietor) Renee-Ice died Max Savey best elo -solo From the MowachahV words. Children may tant skill to help children F(6041620 -9519 children to see things. health, a child may be- Skipper let'. (604) 246-2412 Muchalaht First Natron Children have a fear of even use words in ways lieve the cause was ac- deal with death. Some - Ossa, fax'. (614)246-2438 Fund uv.eioi Gold ftiver,13.C. AUDREY ATLEO- WHITMORE BASE MANAGER -raising Commit- the unknown, so tell that adults think the tually needles, IV tubes times adults can talk too tee them as much as you child understands, but x -rays. It a person much. Silence is impor- t.ua,meJ.0 p . box 9489756 &d willow st. chamainus, b.c. vor Iko TED WHITMORE PILOT or Tana, Ir can, when you answer he really doesn't. A was mauled by a bear tant to listening. Don't wkaám Fate 1609118ixvs their questions. Using child may say that she anti died from severe in- try to fill empty spaces. i 2Q HeSbilth -Se November 24 ten Ha-shllth-Se November 2.1105 21 tuna and traditions, Women and Wellness Conference working with family/ community and the Lana Thompson & Eric Olsen Jr. Married in Victoria strength of sett. What keep her culture alive. der of B.C. in 1994 role in law, in families tremendous amount of we Marred and shared Respected Chiefs, She is also the author Wow! On Saturday, Settee, you to my uncle Charlie Tom (Best Man) for be- sisters, Chrissy Olsen, neighbors, Maggie tographer, Bob What a role andinceremenies. She positive from feedback will benefit all those we bar 23,1995 in Victoria Tom for being the M.C. ing Elders, Nuu -Chah- of Kwalasulwal stories. model she is Sophie the there for Eric and Marie Vea for at- Charlie and Shelly Jo- Soderiund. Pictures talked about cultural the participants. Thank come in contact with. at the reception. Thank B.C. at the Glad Tidings ,. Nulth: She spoke about our spoke about wellness (Hulloed). Also, a tending the wedding. seph for your support, were good Bob. If genocide that took you lades. The Nuu -Chah -Nulth to Edgar Charlie for Lana Thump- you I Church my I inner energy and how beginning you. We thanks to Brides- Thank you to my meta- and lending an ear. I there was anyone I wan place because of the Also during the three were represented by la- the son of Ditldaht Nation wedding cake and maids: Delia Charlie, hues MA/ousel Crime- know it like missed, it i5 not was a pre- we should respect our must always be aware Indian Act. She spoke day seemed a Mee. event our ladies dies from twelve of Our in marriage turkeys. Thank you to Alishia server as well as a pan selves. She said talk- of our personal identity. was united Charleson, and ailing so lar to be with really long month in tonal. Thank you one of our contemporary took part in the work- tribes. I have great to Eric Olsen Jr. of hiswñe,Jennyfor cools- Monica Tom, exile the usenet to help celebrate we and for all the sup Wiped at the Aboriginal ing and leaching took As a nation we are very roles and how we are September but, all shops, as well some pride and respect for Tsanlip Reserve (West ing for Edgar. Marion Ushers; Sam Women and Wellness place before birth. We distinct and should re- Chester, on our wedding day. made it. Thanks for the port you have shown to not subordinate. She shared their an by set- each and every one of Thompson, Conference in Victoria. Saanich) in front of thank you Ira Sam and Gipper We love each and nv- late nights we stayed up Eric and I. We love you have a strong connect- tain this. We must look spoke about legal lo- ting up booths, we had them. As Nuu -Chah- I for preparing the potato . . What a powerful and friends and family. I Tom Thank you all for eryone who came to be talking about the wed- alter tents mother earth that to our culture, Our track. sues as they relate to ladies sing, ladies who Nulth ladies we shared uplifting event !wished, She would like to thank ev- salad and turkeys. standing uptorus aline weh us. Thank you to ding. The time we spent she spoke of. also [ions, our spirituality as women. What a strong Counselled others, and our past, spoke about as sat there, that all the eryone who attended Thank you to Phyllis wedding A great big Beverly Frank and was MR. AND MRS. ERIC talked about nevermore we move forward. We impact this lady had ladies together good. on who distributed our role in our families It Chariestor the ladies from our Nuu - it is to respect one near and lar. was donation hug and kiss to Keith Daniel Buckshot for Thank you both from OLSEN JR. tare as women have a role addressing our history, the Declaration to other and communities and Chah -Nalth tribes had great* see people who of the ham. Mom (Ann Tom (ring bearer) and cleaning up the hall. A the bottom of my bean. another. She believes to play in everything. our present andour role comemncepanicìpares. then reached to the fu- I love at the wedding thank you for the opportunity to nape- in the strength of We must social Landeros) Rosalie Thompson special Thanks to my Thank you to She pho- kfeokaMeeko. show in the future. Our ladies were very ture. We talked about the dance the strength and women. Ellen helped and moral ceremony and at the le- turkey and veg (flower gin), you two to leadership. During the three day busy looking after them- Declaration ad what to other our caption, all that support °tables. Thank you to were sure cute. Thanks Connection put us in touch with the Theresa place for us conference there were selves as well as pre- ti means. We spoke me Della and Nooks and women. There were desire to rediscover our as political made so emotional. again to my lather, Art leaders. We workshops such as: paring themselves to about the need to con- women from Quebec. history A special THANKS , Maggie Charlie for forgiving me away. You and our culture. must be involved in the Women and Treaty, look after Others. ference within our own and a of love from the cooking turkeys. Thank sure looked M a n i t o b a ., The next speaker treaty making process_ lot pretty slick, Hoeing, History, Health, Closing ceremonies territory. We addressed bosom Of my heart goes you to Erma Wilson dad! I Thank you to Saskatchewan,Alberta, Sophie Pierre is the She reflected on lower Parenting, Residential took place on Friday the issue that men need and (mom in law) for clonal- B .C. and the U.S.A. elected Chief of the to my Dad Charlene Pastor Machowlsky, St. 10,000 years we had Schools, Disabilities, morning. It was and to grow change for all the help and ing 2 turkeys. Thank and Glad tidings Church over the three day pe- Marys Indian Band and unbroken settlement in Reiki, Tai Chi, Women difficult to leave our along with us and that preparation. From the you to Ken and Linda lovely riod approximately 1000 Administrator of the in for the ceremony. our tradsbnaltemlones the Public Eye, Spin- newry found mends, our in some respects this is ladies attended the con- Ktu new Invitations. to finding the Parent (my neighbors) "LIKEWISE" says Eric. -Kinbasket Sophie spoke of tuality, Culture. Identity, sisters, our mentors. not occurring within our ference to exchange Tribal Council. dresses, to the rental of for donating and cook- Thank you to everyone She le strength, commit, the etc. etc. Over all there Lee Manacle, Keynote We are heal- ideas. ro laugh together, lemony. the limousine, the rental ing a luóiey. Thank you who gave gills, cards, IheCO -Chair of the First balance of life, culture were over 1000 people speaker for closing, to shed tears together ing emotionally. spiritu- of the hall, the flowers, to my aunties Norma and money. We loved Nations Summa, a fo- and our role. What a go through the doors at gave a tremendous ad- ally, mentally and physi- music by Glen, to and to grow in strength rum for First Nations in the Mack and FlorenceTem each and every got. strong lady. In my mind the conference centre. dress. She is the author cally. In order for for all the generations* us to the rental of the church, and Reese Mack Jr. for Thank you to my sis- B.C. to discuss treaty she is where many a- At Thursday nights ban- of several books of non come. 'aspect ourselves we the makeup and hair ap buying all the paper tern, all of Washington. negc atiora and pursue dies would like to be cruet there were 800 fiction, poetry and Iic- On the must be respected. As pointments, to buying plates, cups, utensils, of Wednesday collective interests She served. Keynote Sugar Thompson emotionally, spiritually, people tion. She read us a we move closer and roasts and hams. of the morning opened with has served on nurser- mentally the and for the use Bremerton. Jodi Mc and maybe speakers for the Ban - poem that touched our closer to self govern- few Bob). Keynote speakers Ellen us education, We had a disagree- coffee perks (Ann toughen of Bremerton. youth, I physically (although 1 quel were Jeanette souls. Susan Martin White, ment we must empow- merits and minor set Thank you all for help- of Sophie Pierre community and interna- quite Ike trod) Katherine Thompson my own Armstrong who spoke added to the closing re- ing the dinner. and Sharon Mclvor. tonal councils and cord- ered each other to be backs but, we pulled with Neah Bay. Thank you The next speaker was on aboriginal rights. marks with hem wonder- Ellen lives in the very best we can so through. Thank you so Elsie, Marilyn and tortravellingagreat dis- White mittens. She is as As- Sharon Molvor a men,- The next speakerAnnie ful sense of humour and Buddy, SPECIAL Nanaimo, B.C. where sociate Instructor in the that we might once much Dad and A BIG tame tote here for your Slot Lower Nicola Val- Fraser who is a mush strength. She truly OF she teaches Native administration of Ab- again regain the Charlene for everything THANKS TO ALL 3 old 5is. Just seeing ley Band- She received clan, composer, per - helped me to see that it Studies and the Coast original strength, wisdom and that you have done for YOU, for the other food each and everyone who Governments a Masters of Law de- former, filmmaker and is not important to get of our and I, Thanks to Seise language. Ellen Program at U spill ancestors: Eric preparations, every- attended made the day Vic. gree from Queens Uni- songwriter. Annie ad- stuck in pain but to the At I would like Rose Chester and Herb thing wonderful has worked very hard to Sophie received the Or- this time was even more special. versify Faculty of Law in dressed the audience be To look to balanced. to thank the Nuu -Chah- Bolton for allowing me guys hill We love you all Thanks to the Olsen's, 1995 and, a Bachelor of as well as treated us to the lighter side of lee, to Nullh ladles who at- to carry onwiththe wed- for everything that was your support was Law degree from the a song. look to the higher power, tended the conference ding ,, after the loss of done. Thank you to greatly appreciated. University of Victoria in On Wednesday after- to look to others and to (especially my niece your daughter, Lana Donna M. Dorward of Thank you to Erma Wil- 1986. has noon the She prec- Nuu -Chah- look to the earth. What it B.C. for tray- son, and the wd. pooh Jacqueline was Bolton (January Kamloops Page tam - Sta toed law hB.C. for se Nulth ladies got to- a way to Lapis Mbketelv' Bullbinea end the con- great having you at my 27,1995- September Ong a great distance to Ily who attended. Thank n years, " Just Married, Eric and Lana Olsen eral and was re- gather and did a panel ference Honor. Telephone E61-eFpfN side), the volunteers 3,1995). She will be be my Mad of you to Eric's brother, Gently appointed Court presentation on our As an overview !believe * from our. area, the Nuu - missed terribly. Thank Thank you to Clifford Terry Wilson, and his lrite4i enters *********** *Aef#ttte ....sexy .00h.. sel to the "Coalition" Declaration for Women. that all Nuu- Chah -Nulth Gerard Janssen,M.LA Chah-Nulthrepresenta- **t*Ai* 11.*B wewiRf/r wefts.r *AwAflef*ew+flt** e*e *Ire Mee ,heNwten a4. Intervenants, O'Connor We shared, shed tears, ladies who 4. *w'on Randy Way, et Prime Minister as a Mawr on Lit attended the tive who sat on the plan- vs Her Majesty, in the sang, laughed and First Nations Commie- partnership between Phone ttr4Ñ a conference wood agree ning sessions, the art- OM* elan Fu: ]N -F914 Supreme Court of government and inMs- hugged each oiler. The that what we received ist, the Hereditary Natives Claim Government & Indifference cations In Ottawa, 52.5 in promoting tourism. Canada She is pres- ladies who did the pre - can not be measured in claims that the current try . Men: Frt. Hom. 742.1313 Chief's, respected el- kaNPkena: ently teaching Aborgl- sentation were treatment of aboriginals -Our people are held called money or time. We ders, and the Nuu Major Hurdles to Aboriginal Tourism nal law at Queens Uni- upon at the last minute by the CTC is shameful made to feel that they were touched in a very Chah -Nulth who sup- versify. Sharon has as the original Nov. 17 try are carting to Initiate say that the new pan- and condescending. are being dealt with to- panel spiritual way. We COIF our CALGARY, North America's first- ported trip. What in served on numerous were unable to attend. ICNWI- condescend- ever Abonginal . many programs and nershlp with the newly "We have be- day by the CTC the nected with other ladies we do we do for you. Tourism committee's and Task I am very grateful to as we ing attitude towardsna- Convention held In services dealing with created Canadian Tour- cumepeirdulyawamol same way we were cue Jack Woodward teamed together Most of all I thank the Farces on issues real- Carla Point, by Calgary this week told "aboriginal tourism and Ism Commission is a the pro - what todoMlndianAf- Barrister 8 Solicitor Betty about where we I've Hereditary Cheese the live communities Inadequate ing to law, corrections Lucas, Carol the 540 delegates That they are not a ma- farce. cesses the Canadian fairs over 20 years," Clutesi, been, where we are Songhees nation whose Canada's newly Created that and aboriginal women. Jessica Robinson, Cartman Tourism they "must never, never for stakeholder at this The Ontario delegate Tourism Commission says CNATA chairman Native Law now and what we want land we met, to the or She serves on the forget that the time and they risk to caucus plans to has in place to deal with Leo Jacobs. Delores Seitcher for the future. It was ganizers of the confer- Commission Is being major bring board of from Jacobs. a the Aboriginal (Switched, Florence called a ladies confer- ence, the volunteers, cited as the major stakeholder in eborigi- lose little if they fail. We resolution to the con- project proposals Woodward d Company Women's Council of must strive ventienlloor aboriginal Companies," member of the Bgstone Martin, Trudy Frank, ence. In reality it was the sponsors, the stall hurdle for natNes in de- nal tourism are roomy- to ensure demanding 3rd floor, 825 Fort St. B.C. and B.C. Na- nal their Hon. claims Way. Aboriginals Cree Nation of Aberta. the Angie Miller, Iris Sand- much, much more. It that the won veloping their aboriginal people, their tut- that (government John Manley lave prepared is of the Ca- Vlctorla,B.C. V8W 1H6 five Women's Society. ers and Julia Landry for was a conference about tourism industry. lures and their environ- and industry) agendas an immediate review of are simply not being president derful banquet, and to for Sharon spoke of B r These are born from our aspi- taken seriously by the radian Institute Na- helping me to make the recapturing our rightful all the other partici- a r y ment. must the mandate and fund CTC," Way claims. rive Tamp and Devel- Phone (604) 383-2356 Fax (604) 380.6560 change and a way of panel presentation a role in our society, re- deco, Panker,PresMent o1 the never be put at risk." rations and that we work hon of the OTC's ab- pants. Klec0! located in lee. She spoke of our I ab- Parker re- In harmony and The Canadian opment success. received a connecting with cur cul. Eileen Haggard Canadian National Parker original tourism depart- original Tourism Asso- minded delegates that ship." ment and ds process of Tourism Commission Montreal. station. in an address al government and kolas- Most delegates awarding contracts. was announced by the 22 Ha- Shilth -Sa, November 291995

II A PPE BIRTHDAY happy belated birthday on day to my cousin Raven 23195. Life la Young and Life Is Strong IlaShitth -Ba November 291895 23 October 14/'95, as wallas Amos in Campbell River Happy birthday Our Good Lord Knows Where We Belong Birthday wishes Francis Frank, Howie on Nov. 27/95. marvin Samuel on Dec. SALMON FARMING EMPLOYMENT FOR SALE to these special people: Samuel and George Happy birthday 15/95. My Mom Edna is in a vary special place where its always 0.44,4a4'7-2g25-425e4 Special birthday greetings Manson who share this to my Auntie Canaan Nov. Happy birthday sunny and warm, and she'll never be alone. She'll be rest- The Clayoquot Sound Aquaculture Association Sharon Samuel on Dec. 1 10200 Ratio to our granddaughter, special day. 22/'95. ing in warm loving peace with all our loved ones that have has been formed by the five salmon fanning Twin Disc Model 2HEC 3/1 Capital 26105. Sabrina Ashley Raven A happy belated Happy birthday . Asking $3000. already parted from this earth. Our bodies are laid to rest companies in Clayoquot Sound: Blue Tornado, Reverse gear (clutch) Williams on October 21st. birthday to my sister Lyse to my auntie Cathy Swan Happy birthday In the earth, but our Spirit's fly high in the sky, with the For additional information or viewing please call Terry FOR SAIF Change of Name Creative Salmon, Pacific Aqua Salmon Fanning Happy second birthday, Frank on Oct. 16/'95.1 on Nov. 23195. Thank you Ray Samuel Sr.. on Dec.D wonderful memories we have of all the wonderful things at Midnight Auto Repairs in Port Alberni. was thinking of you. for all pave done for DINS. For Sale made notice iaheal e Saran Partners, the Pacific National Group, and Scotian Baby. We love you lots me she shared with us. or -to- Worn. 723 -8952 Home.. _723 -B942 To and Happy Ann iandr- made rothe Maine. Resumes submitted to the CSAA will be Gramme Lisa and uncle Ray my boys ,love ya Roses are red, ',dets are blue; she's the world's greatest order: silver rings, Martin on Oct. auntie. sary Kathleen sind Directoorolwml StaSSdcebra considered in filling future job vacancies. The Grandpa Louie Sabbas 24/'95. Mother, and everyone will surely be thinking of her. From bracelets, pendants, sepal name, pursuant b 1 Navigator with Loran Rayethon Raynav- and aunts¿ uncles. Have a great birthday Love always Solomon Marsden on types of jobs within the industry include: farm loran C our hearts, love will always be growing wan you. From brooches,earrings,and Ne provisions of Me' Name uncles. Joenelle Frank Dec. 550 Birthday greet- 21/95. our thoughts, they will surely comfort you. As the stars bolo ties. Act 217yme: workers, processing plant workers, divers, 1 i BRANDON Flow cb Reallctic TC- 479 $30 ngs to brother Gilbert A vary happy Happy 28th skippers, deckhands,, and high inns sky, you will always be nearby as a tear rolling Tim Taylor So. Ramona Madeline Dick truck forklift drivers, "Moose' Frank and sister- birthday to Melissa Rae Kennedy Frank birthday Mike Samuel on 1 Loran Sounder X -25 $50 out of my eye, I don't know wiry , but it's okay to cry, if 1034 Emote Place, General Delivery, aquaculture technicians, biologists, mechanics, in-law, Bonnie who cal- Martin on Oct. 28/'95. Dec. 3795. - 1 remove control search light- broken 550 that's what it takes to get a person by. You will always be Pon Aberri, Ahousal, B.C. VOR 1A0 welders, etc. If you are interested in salmon ebrate on October 24th Hope your day went well. Happy anniver- Happy birthday B.C. viewing, our dreams and thoughts, and in our eyes, you w fainting employment, please submit a resume For additional information or please call and October 20th rasped To my special ia- sary to Ray and Myrtle Neil Dec. 7/95. V9Y7L7 To change my name Moan. always be In sight. Your guidance In life will always be and letter Clifford Morgan at 723 -3201. Ph. 723 From Surname: Dick cover to: s?m loop, they George E. Frank. Samuel on Dec. 14/'95. Happy birthday growing as the clouds in the sky and the breeze in the air. -8170 Given Names: Ramona Marcel Gijssen tBirthday wishes to two Dad, my boys and I would Happy and birth- Naomi Stecher on Dec. at We will always sae the clouds and feel the breeze, just as Nuu- chah Madeline Clayoquot Sound Aquaculture Asocial. 33.25 ft Al licence special man in our lives: like to wish you a happy day Zachary Elijah 95. we will see and feel your warm, loving presence when we -nufth Native Language transcribing To Surname: Campbell Box 142, Tofino, B.c. VOR 220 34' 11 in Al licence Brother and son Jeffrey birthday on Nov. 4/'95.1 Samuel on Dec. 4/'95. Happy birthday eed guidance through the tough times. Just a cool breeze, in Given Names Al licence and freezer equipped troller/bngliner Sabbas on October 31. hope you have very sp- Happy 7th bath- Marcia Kehlah on Dec.13/ or a cloud drilling in the sky, will let us all know you are phoenetics- for meet- /42.m 47' Happy 13th birthday. Wel- coal day We love you with day Dave Wallace Jonas 95. always nearby. ings, research projects, Madeline Nuu- chah-nulth Star come to the teenage al our hearts. Love your Samuel on Dec. 9/'95. Happy 3rd birth - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 38' Al licence and gillnel/troller m.v. Lucky Lisa personal use. Hourly Dated this 28th day of worts. Taken easy on your daughter Joenelle and day Jeffery Kyle Johnson Written for Mom from all her loving sons rate. Ph. Harry Lucas at November Fibreglass Hull parents. Charleson an Dec.17195, 1995. your grandsons Kennedy by Daniel Bruce McClurg 724-5807 BCANDS, a provincial non -profit group has For more information and / or viewing, please call Last but not least, happy and Brandon. Love Shyanne Samuel. an opportunity for a person with proven knowledge Doug Batho at Seawest Marine in Comm. 287-7576. birthday wishes to my Happy birthday Happy birthday FOR SALE and experience with First Nation's community aware. Lovebug, Louie Sabbas to Auntie Tanya Michael to Nikki's LMIaJoe on Dec. God saw that you were weary Carvings,jewellery from For Sale ness of disability problems and concerns, with ex- 22 ft. boat and motor "Kelsimeht Chief" built in 1989. who celebrated his real on Nov. S /'95 We're think- l : 26/95. He did what He thought best For more information and /or viewing, call Doug Ball birthday on October 25th. ing of ya on your special Love from Wall. Donna, mammoth 8 mastodon Carvings -masks 8 to- cellent oral and written abilities , to assist with the Hope you had a goo dry. day. Robyn, Richard, e He look you in His arms and tusks, whale teeth and tams by Dominic coordination of 4 month program. Objective to de- at 757 -9611. Boat is located at 4815 Faye Road in From your wile Lisa and Happy birthday Shyarm.. Whispered Come and Rest claws,etc. looking for Andrews. Reasonable velop strategies aimed at demonstrating an - Bowser. children, Louie, Bonnie, b Auntie Roseanne It broke our hearts to see you Happy Birthday mammoth 8 mastodon prices. For into contact tive approach to the delivery of social programs and Monica, Jeffrey, and Ja- Charlie on Nov. 11/'95 to: go. But you did not go alone tusks, also blue cobalt Bob at 724-5757. / or services which facilitate employment, indepen- son. Big birthday hugs and Have groat day. Aluminum stove oil tank ( 2 ft. long 1 ff. deep 31'.' 5 yrs. -McheM Charleson For you took a part of all trade beads at a rea- dence and full participation in community life for dis- kisses from grandee., Happy birthday inches wide) Nov.26 of us when God had brought sonable price. Also of- abled aboriginal people. Submit resume to #17 -1529 ter Sabrina. to my special Grandma 1 irregular shape fuel tank ( 28" high X 18" top X 15' 8 yrs. -Henry Charleson you home. Cooper Rd., Victoria,B.C. 7A6. Fax: 604-380 - Annrversary ter spiritual healing-- SEW AND SEW V9A wa.sto two Nellie Joseph on Nov. 19/ Happy 37th Deist bottom X 31- width) greet parents 95. a day, workshops or home v emaloose CRMHBAC$nnw ;,790â i Deadline: Áße.72,1995. Have wonderful birthday 1 ( 1.) brass through hull fitting Roan Little on 21 yrs . -Jason Charleson Written for Edna McClurg On November 5th, Mom cause you deserve it. ns Dec. 12/95. Decal 4544 Adelaide St. 1 electric bilge pump 8 1 pressure pump and Dad celebrate an- Love you lots Grandma. By Marvin JR. McClurg Contact Rose Elsie John 3 yrs. Jeffery Johnson Misc. Rigging hardware other year of wedded Happy 05th 20 Sixth. St New 724 -4366 For Sale Charleson Dec . 17 - 2 clamps for wooden poles bliss. Happy anniversary birthday to my sweet Westminster, B.C. V31 (behind the One & Only) 34 yrs. -Darryl Charles. to two special people, we 305. Ph. (604)589-9540 We now have 33 S. Troller Seabird 1V. For viewing, located at Bob - mast band for beam nephew Glenn Douglas Dec.1 black love you lots, MOm Dad. Justin Tom Frank Nichols,8340 Beaver Creek Rd.,, Port Abemi, B.C. -bolts on Nov. 20 yrs. -Naha Charleson matron wool for button Love Lisa, Louie, and 20195. - pole stays Dec. 16 T -S,G TRUCKING blankets. Also have other grandmas( Louie, Bonnie, To my Please put any offers in writing to the attention of -misc. rigging off mast uncle 20 yrs: JoeJoe Charleson IN MEMORY OF MY SON colours. Monica, Jeffrey, and Ja- SERVICES Elmer ,happy 22nd birth - Dec. 25 Sharon Reyes, Nuu- chah-nuBh Economic Develop- on) and great grand- day on Nov. 27195. Do Moving,hauling,trucking. P.O. Pon Alberni, B.C. It anyone is interested in the above, please phone 13 I have never forgotten you. ment Corporation, Box 1384, daughter, yrs. -Crystal Howard Sabrina. I you remember where I Reasonable rates Ph. Benson NOOkemis at 723-3695 between 7:00am and Dac. 27 Nor will I ever. EDUCATION RAFFLE V9Y 7M2 or FAX to 724 9987. live ?You must stop./ and for 49 yrs: Walt' Samuel Nov. Its been three years now 724.3975.Aik Tan. The NTC's 8:00 am or 0enveen 9:00 pm and 10:00 pima I would like to visit. Have an excellent 27 wish my son Brandon Ja- day Elmer. Since you left. Debate Language Education staff held a 7 yrs. Dave Samuel Dec. flirt'** son Michael Frank a vary Happy 1st birth- Research raffle which was drawn 9 I miss you dearly during the Annual As- Happy birthday 3 yrs. -Zack AAx NtlT:a. Samuel Dec. Love Request for Ditidaht Urcl Jack Jr. on Dec 28/ you tiny sembly. R.D. Dick Degruchy C.G.A. 4 speakers, linguists, eth- An.TStDeHfr Jay '95 Love Shvanne. Mamie The money R. Norton C.G.A. yrs.-Pat & nographers for research To All Hesquiaht Band Membership I face Mamie Charleson Dec. 27 can still see your smiling raised goes into a "good AH0ú ña Tii1r ry ñ0ns -1- r !can still hear you singing our on Ditidaht language From Connie, Ed, Cart, and samaritan" fund to help I am currently updating our band list and found that a PAWL CL +spa Nia Native songs value and usage. gave DEGRUCHY, NORTON & CO. students who need number of children have still not been registered. h !can still see you dancing Contact: Bernice EDGAR CHARLIE CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS funds for school sup- is very important to register your children, because I would like to Touohie at 877 -1430, Wir. under a certain head dress plies, sports equipment you require a status card for medical purposes and with Did; a happy birth- fax 822 .4244, E- mail..... H(604) 380 -8195 or field trips, etc. prescriptions. If you have not registered your chill, ark Flaer,eae5 Gertrude St. Bue.Tae-aaes day on Nov. 21. L A usA T. B. _ von t Ao Ben1000t @unúg dec. please Happy birthday All those memories, brings a The raffle win- forward a long birth certificate to me and I for leave message at Pas ARwN,B.C. Bea. 7se6569 b T.E.W. 11/21/88, my smile to my face. ners were: then can proceed with the registration. Ditidaht contacts 1 -800- ;L.. I :Cu.:. lOtIe Tush. To D.A.W.N.D. 1st prize -print by Tim 997 -3799, office 745. I 11/22/74. So !We miss you dearly. mss you Paul , won by Bob I am also updating all addresses and phone num- From Roger May God be with us always 3333). Soderlund bers for the purpose of Treaty info and newsletters. OOOOOO So, one day we would see you 2nd prize- print donated If you have not received any information, or would Happy birthday: Addresses Your sisters, your brothers Wanted by Sterling Watts, won like a copy of the newsletter: give me a call, send me Nov. 14 Tyrone Marshall TOTEM POLES, MASKS, PLAQUES, ale Happy birthday !'m sure would hold you with number. 15 years: Attention all Ditidaht by Brian Lucas a card your name, address, phone Richard Samuel on Dec. TALKING STICKS. Nov. 26 Samara Marshall, Oh !so close. Members- Greater can 3rd prize- doll in tradi- 21795. 16 years. Love Auntie couver area. Please tonal costume donated For information, please feel tree to contact me at the Happy birthday whale Pearl family. Darcy Shaune Edgar addresses and by Gina Watts, won by band office 724 -8570. Watching 6 Nature Tours Dad( Wally Sr.) on Nov. update Authentic West Coast Nova - Cobras M. From 1 Bom Oct. 7/1974) (Died Nov. 14/1992). i You Walter Marshall Thank 27(95.) Dad are close to phone numbers for Marvin 8 family. 4th prize-- neck- Native Carvings P.0.666 ass 50 yell) treaty Info. at 1 -800- beaded Taam.e.C. VOR 220 (sae) 7133563 Happy birthday Linda J. Edgar 997- 3799. Thank you. lace donated by Evelyn Lisa Sabbas by Ed Johnsen, - General Delivery, Annette Samuel on Dec. Lisa Joe Marshall, won by Re, Membership 728 -1267 Bamfield, B.C. Ditidaht Urban Contact Ina Gus. f . 71- _ .4 1 i n_il 1 1 , , ^ le ,) é n 'rIi VA Y7 d

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24 Ha- Shiitli-Sa. November 29.1995 A Simple Gesture Everybody can be r `..' great....because any- ' body can serve. You . `,. -1st don't have to have a have ,- college degree to serve. Our children `' ti You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only needa heart full of nowhere to hide! grace.Asoul generated by love. -> Martin Luther King Jr. Drugs, alcohol and Mark was walking home second -hand smoke all U from school one day when he noticed the boy affect the health of our children. ahead of him had tripped and dropped all the books he was car- Through our actions rying, along with two we can make sure sweaters, a baseball L bat, a glove and a small that doesn't happen. tape recorder. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scat- tered articles. Since they were going the r,, same way, he helped to carry part of the burden. As they walked Mark discovered the boy's name was Bill, that he loved video games, baseball and history, Wellness . that he was having a lot is of trouble with his other Our future no subjects and that he had just broken up with his girlfriend. They arrived at Bill's home first and Mark was invited in for a coke and to watch some tele- Ie vision. The afternoon yr .

passed pleasantly with L a few laughs and some shared small talk, then L _ -.__-.ti- - - - Mark went home. They continued to see each 'Health Santé Canada Canada other around school, +1 Canad'ä had lunch together once or twice, then both because I didn't want to graduated from junior leave a mess for any- NUU- CHAH -NULTH

high school. They one else. I had stored TRIBAL COUNCIL ended up at the same away some of my REGULAR MEETING high school where they mother's sleeping pills NTC POST SECONDARY APPLICATION DEADLINE JANUARY 12 & 13/'95 had brief contacts over and I was going home a- the years. Finally the to commit suicide. But This is to advise that the deadline for complete NTC Post Secondary MAHT MARS GYM long awaited senior year after we spent some (P /S) applications for 1996/97 to be received at your Tribe's. PORT ALBERNI came, and three weeks time together talking or the NTC office is Wednesday, January 31,1996. before graduation, Bill and laughing, I realized

that if I had killed my- asked Mark if they NTC P/S application forms can be obtained at your Tribe's office Ha- Shilth -Sa self, I would have could talk. or at the NTC. Bill reminded him of the missed that time and so Deadline many others that might day years ago when Ha- follow. So you see, Please make sure that your application package is complete One more they first had met. " Do will be printed Mark, when you picked when you turn it in. Incomplete application packages will be Shilth-Sa you ever wonder why I in 1995. up my books that day, returned. was carrying so many The deadline you did a lot more, you l things home that day?" 724 -5757. for this paper is Decem- saved my life." For more information, call your Tribe's office or the NTC at asked Bill. " You see. I ber 13th. cleaned out my locker John W. Schlaffer

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