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28116 Watts family reunion success! This picture represents approximately its of the entire family. DFO Decision to Restrict Domestic 220 Attend Watts Family Reunion

Fishery Access Overturned By Nomen rah. George Hamilton children with a lady from Comm whose Ha- Shilih -Sa Reporter descendants are now the Hardy family. Submitted by Kelly Pokier. Later, Wattle married Eva Thomas and DFO has been fully aware of Nuu -chah- Uu- a -thluk Outreach and Port Alberni -One of the valley's oldest had ten children: Bella, Hughìe, Mamie, nulth Fishing for months, yet Communications Coordinator plans and most venerable families held a two Thomas, Walter, David, Agnes, the last minute to waited literally until day reunion this past weekend. Margaret, Charlie, and Jack Wanie also -shah -nullh First Nations blindside Nuu The names of each of Wanie Watts's had a sister- Maggie Lauder, and her Part Alberni - On August 10± a letter decision. The letter came after with this children as well as Watts family trees children wore Helm, Lizzie, Ernest, from DFO arrived on the desk of harvest had been the main period adorned the walls of Mahl Mans gym as Margaret, and Nessie. The family Francis Frank, President of the Nuu - for, making changes difficult, planned 220 of their descendants registered to tends further, and includes roots into Tribal Council and Arliss cases would make it chah-nulth costly and in most attend the family's reunion. While many the Shewish and Thomas families as Daniels, Chief Councilor and for Nuu .ahah -nulth to meet mpossible were from the Alberni Valley others wart. Pacheedaht First Nations that took needs for this season. their domestic came from as far away as Suquamish and A reunion committee formed in everyone by surprise. The letter stated was done at the very last -This change Seattle, Washington, Vancouver, Victoria, February according to Patricia Watts. DFO would not permit Nuu -shah -nulth states Helen Dunn, Pacheedaht minute," and Terrace to attend. Family trees and The hinds required to host the reunion and Pacheedaht First Nations to fish Nations Fisheries Biologist. "It's First old family photos were available for were gathered through volunteer Fraser River sockeye for their domestic the 3rd consecutive year we have been guests l view. Breakfast, lunches and projects such as garage sales, in areas 12 and 13 of Johnstone needs fishing on the First Nations Marine dinner served, there were door looniedwoonie auctions, concessions, Straight. DFO said it was restricting Society License in Johnstone Strait At prizes in a variety of categories, and and Ilea marker. Committee members Nuu -chap -nulth to area 20 (Juan -de fuse this point, Pacheedaht would have a there were even activities for children contributed to the cause as well by Strait), because their "information great deal of difficulty changing our too. donating one Monk a piece at each indicates that Johnstone Streit is not plans." "It was an exciting, heart warming committee meeting. Donations for door considered to be a historical fishing area This decision to limit all Nuu -shah -nulth weekend," said organizing committee prizes and raffles were successfully for the NTC.- This, even though fishing access to fishing areas for domestic member Patricia Watts who is married to solicited from local business as well. plans and with other First protocols needs, is an infringement upon Charlie Watts Jr. "This is the first of There was a mix of old, middle age, Nations had been carefully into put Aboriginal rights and creates undue what we hope will become an annual and young people in attendance. Al 82 place for weeks. hardship and financial strain on affected family reunion" and 79 Jessie Hamilton and Doug First Nations like Ehanesaht who have The Watts family descends from Wattle Robinson were the oldest descendants The letter stated DFO would not protocol agreements to get their fish in Watts who was the son of ramie and and at the tender age of two Ashton permit Nun- chah -nulth and Campbell River. 'This impacts on m in Waller Watts. Wade first married Esther Watts, who is the son of Marie Lambed Pacheedaht First Nations to fish that it costs us a lot in terms of of Hupacasath and they had one son - and Aaron Wails was the youngest. Fraser River sockeye for their transporting the fish- states Ernie Smith, Dan. Esther died leaving Dan in care of domestic needs in areas 12 and 13 of his grandparents Wanie then had three Johnstone Straight. Continued on page 4 Continued on page 15

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Ha- Shilth -Sa - August 24, 2006 Page 2 - Ha- Shi /th-Sa - August 24, 2006 - Page 3 Ha- S'kihh -Sa newspaper is Residential School Settlement BC sets $100 million New published by the Nuu- chah -nu4h LETTERS and KLECO'S Tribal Council for distribution to Ha- ShilthSo will include letters received from its readers, All Inters MUST he court hearings commence; Relationship Trust for First Nations; the members of the twelve NTC signed by the writer and have the writers full name, address and phone number on it. will not be Regional meeting coming to Port Alberni ember First Nations as well as Names can be withheld by request. Anonymous submissions accepted. Courts to notify former students of Canada's other interested groups and We reserve the right medic submitted material for clarity, brevity. grammar and good First Nations people of the provincern of cultural traditions taste. 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Ha- Shilth-Ss includes paid ads coking but program began today, on behalf of detailed notice, settlement agreement, list New Relationship Trust Corporation was priorities of First Nations communities permission from: this does not imply Ha- Shilth -Sa or NTC recommends or endorses the content of Courts across Canada, to alert former of recognized schools and hostels, and Bated in early 2006. Jointly agreed to around the Province, the New Nuu -ehob -x.116 Tribal Council the ads. students of the Indian residential school other information at . by the First Nations Summit, the BC Relationship Trust provides a means to P.O. Boa 1383, system and their families, about their Former students and family members Assembly of First Nations, the Union of creating a stronger, healthier, more B.C. Port Alberni, legal right in the settlement of the class have the right to object to the settlement BC Indian Chiefs and the province of prosperous future for First Nations in V9Y 7h12. Community profile: Chuck Lucas action lawsuits over the schools. if they don't like some pan of it. Those British Columbia; the document lays OUT BO Telephone: (250) 724 -5757 The settlement notification process will with objections must, by vision for a "new government-to- The New Relationship Trust Board of Fax: (250) 723 -0463 By Wowmeesh, George Hamilton ¢ occur in phases. First, through initial Aug. 25, 2006, write to Residential rnment relationship based on Directors will be in Pon Alberni _ Il notices which will be published, mailed Schools Settlement, Suite 3 133 respect recognition, Ilob yogi, otri noun I hr- Shilth -Sa Reporter -505, and accommodation September 12th, Main Mahs from 9am and broadcast throughout Canada, Weber St. North, Waterloo, Ontario, N21 of Aboriginal title and nabs-. - 3pm and at the Vancouver Friendship former students and their families will 309, send an email Legislation was passed, 2006 Subscription rates: llesquiaht- It might only be August but and a fund Centre September 14th from 9am- Chuck Lucas is already preparing to play learn how to give their views about the objectiomuresidenftasehoulseummencca, containing 5100 million was set aside in $35.00 per year in Canada and S40. 3pm. There they will provide in the Masters Basketball Tournament in fairness of the settlement. Then, Courts or call 1- 866-879 -4913, to explain why trust. The Trust Board of Directors was /year information about the New Relationship /year U.S.A. and $45. foreign across Canada Port Albami this November. It's a will hold public they are against the settlement. homed. with representation from each of and gather your feedback Payable to the Nuu -chah- on the values, counties. hearings. If all of the Cows approve the Objections will be considered at tIme three First Nations as miracle he's still here, let alone still - one of organizations, goals and priorities of your community. nulth Tribal Council. settlement after those hearings, maser well as play ing basketball, but he loves the game several settlement approval hearings. from the Province. they arc The information will be used to notice will he distributed to explain how Former students and family members tasked with the development of a too much to miss out. develop a Strategic Direction for the Layout /Administration Assistant to get payment from the settlement or be may ask to speak at the hearing held in practical Strategic Plan for administering Being half blind changed the way I New Relationship Trust; a fund created Annie Watts excluded from it ploy basketball," said Lucas, 51 and Mc the Cow overseeing their claim. The the Trust This will be done in a way that to address inequities faced by BC's First (250) 724-5757 lather of three girls. "But it didn't sup Considering the 80.000 living hearings generally affect people bawd on helps First Nations develop the capacity Nations people. Fax: (Tam T23-0463 Aboriginal people who are former where they mow dates, to the new rte from playing basketball." live. The surfing participate in relationship Other meetings are being held at harhitthsa(anuaehahnuhh.arg students of the residential school system, times and locations the hearings as envisioned one year ago The fund lb understand the importance of Chuck of are will Mow, Tenace, Pon Hardy, Fort St. the settlement provides: Leal playing in the Masters basketball follows: work toward carryingry out the activities John, Prince George, Kamloops, I. At least $1,9 billion available for tournament you have to look hack to of that strategic plan. (Maim° and Min. "common experience" payments to Reporter Il data when he started playing, and to the British Columbia: The Supreme Court Some ways the fund can he used Fora complete schedule and RSVP call former students who lived at one elude: Denise August accident that almost killed him and of of British Columbia, The Law Cows, the New Relationship Trust office at chuck Lucas practising for the )lasers Basketball Tournament the schools. Payments will be 800 Emit. Street, Vancouver. Heating To assist first Nations achieve self- (250) 724-5757 - Fax: (250) 723 -0463 early slopped him from playing (604)925.3338 or Toll -free: I -877- basketball $10,000 for the first school year (or date and time: October 10 - 12, 2006 determination and realize their tights 922 demise puarhahnutthnrg forever Instead he was motivated to try even and lints were treated to one of the best -3338; or visit the suck. Lucas basketball part of a school year, plus $3,000 starting at 10:00 non. to title staved playing when harder and his patience would pay off rivalries of that era. "They sad their big wrelatiwshìptruseco. All he oat 13 years old. "We played over a t for each school year (or pan of a To help First Notions participate in be Audio / Video Technician eventually. "I watched and learned; l guy in Hector Little. 00 had Joe meetings will open to the public. \h oionht. there wasva Connie school year) afire that. Alberta: Coon of Queen's Bench, Cow the management and use of their Mike Watts myself. worked harder at every practice and Charleson, ile late JB Dick was their First Nations people of the province of who - :nle.,nr. Barry Tun aril others," he 2. A process to allow those House, 611 4 St. S.W., Calgary, lands and resources British are encouraged to ( 0)4 - Fax: " s0)73 -043 earned more playing time every year leader and Connie Charleson was ours Columbia ud sump forward nr his chair he perks suffered sexual or serious physical October 12 - 13. 10:O0am To revive aboriginal language and attend. eosin. a oen lmhmdn, or¡; until I sinner.' If players expected and rho late Tony Fred was their great when period abuses, or other abuses Jilt caused up dircus.ing this of time. any ntlnlm tebabout hard running on guard but Steve was ours," he said. recalls being clumsy with the ball at serious psychological effects, to get Saskatchewan: Cow of Queen's Repotpr He hogging nods, no man or silting on the Modestly, he doesn't mention his own and not really knowing how to play between 45,000 and $275,000 each. Bench, Coon (louse, 2425 Victoria Ave., firm bench they never pa earn from achievements but a look back at the Ha- Wan mesh George Hamilton could get more money Sayers finalist for Buffet Award al something hooked hire Ile malls Students if Regina, September 18 - 20, 10:00am. geargel, hmat/raig their parents "Parent -s would complain Shilrh -sa sports archives show Lucas o,,,, dedication they also show a loss of income. haling lo rigorous training alright- to on if we noon) working Mod winning several all star and MVP awards seen in today's used 3. Money for programs for former Manitoba: Cow of Queen's Bench, Submitted by 2cotrust, Nation coke from Alaska to raely pea.. 'We or listening." In said. leaving no doubt about his contribution. California students and their families for Law Courts Building, 408 York Avenue, along a I i 'road and trail. Edited by Ilim mesh, George Hamilton were eligible for nominations. f In,as played throughout his youth and Atter he grew up Lucas took up in lour every day, rain or shine," he says healing, truth. reconciliation, and Winnipeg, October 5 -6, 10:00am Four other Buffet feahsts for their first enjoyed success to 1972 when the commercial fishing while still playing matter-of-factly. "We'd do callisthenics commemoration of the residential Portland, - Foams. the achievements: Harold Gatensby (Dahka Hesquiaht Braves won a championship ie basketball. The former would nearly end off presented abuses DEADLINE: laity too like chin -ups, sit -ups, push -ups, schools andthe suffered: Ontario: Ontario superior Court of 2006 $125,1100 Buffett Award for T'lhoglr). t Yukon Territory, a hard -fought game against the Pon both his playing career, and his life. In too. Please note that the deadline for squats. skipping, and in place.- $125 million to the Aboriginal Justine, Court House, 361- University Indigenous Leadership to Saida Cwaii's Canada, Harlon (Larry) Mereulieff jumping Alberni Skeemers. With actuate detail 1991 Lucas was fishing on a seine boat I 10:011 am submissions for our next issue is Ile recalls how simple yet effective their healing Foundation, S50 million to Ave, Toronto, August 29 -31 Guujaaw at a ceremony in Portland, (Aleut), Anchorage, Alaska, fawn he recalls his team -mates names, and they sn their nee just as they had research, document and preserve the 2006. Sanchez, (Shoshone September f, 2006. re. -Weed do fundamentals umbra, and even their playing hundred of times before, only this time Oregon on July 19, -Bannock Ut), like ball handling, passing, experiences of the survivors, and Northwest Territories: Cow House, "Guujaaw is a warrior and we like Portland, Oregon and Hupaaasath Chief After that date, medical submitted shooting, set tendencies. Ile rattled off names in something went terribly wrong. As the lays, and man-to -man defence," he said, $20 million for national and that," said Ecotrust President Spencer B. Councilor Judith Sayers (Nuu -chah- and judged appropriate, $gaaut-hn succession including Joe Charleson, boat began to pull the net the nylon 4903 -49th St, Yellowknife, October 3- adding that "and we didn't scrimmage community commemorative 4, Beebe on behalf of the Final Jury Panel. nulth), Port Alberni, British Columbia, guaranteed piecemeal but if still Franchie Amos, Connie Charleson, Joey towline pulled taut and suddenly snapped 10:00am either." No scrimmaging meant players projects. Nunavuu Nunavut "The Haida Nation is at the forefront of Canada. Each received a $2,500 rash be in the Tom, Pat Charleson, Oscar Tom, Richard hurtling backward toward the boat. The Court of Justice, relevant, will included .' pay lawyers paid more attention to fundamental skills, The government will Amakallak Building, loulou, October Canadian Aboriginal Rights and Title a ward. following issue. Lucas, Steve Lucas, Brian Amos, rope struck Lucas's head with great force nail he sees lacking in today's players. representing former minions up to 10 -11, 9:30am and Guujaaw is one of their premier Sayers was honored for her In an ideal world. submissions would Frenehie Charleson, and Harry Amos. Ile throwing him violently to the deck. He While Lucas dedicated himself in approximately $100 million in fees, plus strategists," he said. "His leadership contributions to Aboriginal rights, treaty be typed, rather than hand -written. pulls out an unwrinkled 34 year old 8" was rushed to hospital where, after pone, he had to wait to use what he costs and taxes. Yukon: Supreme Court of the Yukon personifies wise traditional relationships settlements, a sustainable future and by II' black and white team photograph. long operation, he went into a coma. He Articles can be sent by e-mail to A toll five telephone call centre at 1- for Haida equal rights for First Nation women. carried. He spent the first part of his In the picture the youthful all woke from it three months later only to Territory, 2134 Second Ave., Whitehorse and genuine responsibility the hashiltbsagiinuuchahnullhorg players 866 -879 -0913 has been set up to handle playing caner learning the game by I6-17, . Nation's home." She has successfully worked to improve have black hair, arc smiling, and look find he lost his right eye. He then October 10:O0am. (Windows PC). something he inquiries. with a link to obis line was honored for his work as a the economic, cultural, environmental watch,. looks back on lean and fit. Ile particularly recalled later endured eight long months of Guujaaw Submitted pictures must include a proudly. "I sat on the bench for my first political leader, carver, traditional and social conditions of the Hupawsath games against the Pon Alberni Eagles. rehabilitation at the C.F. Strong brief d n three years and watched the more medicine practitioner, singer and First Natron and helped move regionalre P I of and a The stands at the Port Alberni Athletic Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver and P g return address experienced guys said Lucas. The negate. He has worked with great issues at the provincial and national play," Hall were always packed to the hers received further medical care for over a Pictures with no return address ',Terrence never discouraged him. dedication and purpose for more than levels She alsooleo serves as the will from opal/ to last whistle Lucas recalls ear. When his bbl its was over he the Hupacasath Chief Negotiator in the remain on file. Allow 2 - 4 weeks three decades to advance political, faced the dawning task of building a new Treaty Planning in Session treaty process and cultural, and environmental interests of Brush Columbia for return. life for himself. Ile begrudgingly gave up g the Haida Nation located on the Haida 2006 was elected to the three-member Photocopied or taxed photographs Continued ea page 6 (iamb archipelago off the coast of Task Group of the First Notions cannot be accepted. ILm..lp4f6 September 6 - 7, 2006 Legal Information British Columbia. Summit. 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in Ditidaht Submitted by Dawn Foxcrnf, Celebration Submitted by Down Fawn*. Uwe -think Du-a -think Outreach Coordinator Outreach Coordinator Submitted by Christine Ado, to the kindergarten, grade one, and two Christine Aday has had an action - In just a few weeks Sabrina Halverson, for Uu- a -thluk students. The presentation included a packed summer with lilt-a -think, food such game in the Ditidaht language Uu- a- thluk's summer student, will be gaining knowledge, building skills and Werte, returning to Malaspina University On June 15th Ditidaht Community (thanks to Adam language teacher establishing relationships. On College to finish her degree in Fisheries School, Christy Wilson (UFO South at Ditidaht Community School) to September 1st she finishes her position Biology. During her time with Uu-a- Island Education Coordinator), and Un- demonstrate his^uk is^ c'awaak to the students. and with the NTC fisheries department and thluk, Sabrina's experiences have ranged athluk staff organized a fun and young Next Christy Wilson heads back to the University of Victoria from darn stock assessments to successful third annual Ditidaht Oceans Sabrina Halvorsen, Uu- a- thluk's summer to finish the second -to-last year of her community meetings. "There was lot of Day celebration. World Oceans Day student, did a similar but more challenging presentation to the grade Ditidaht dancers ready to welcome home canoe on the shares of degree. "It has been great to be a part of fieldwork; l was happy with tat," said was proclaimed at the United Nations Nitinat Lake something that is working towards Nuu - Halverson. Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 three trough six students. At the same her summer positionpos Sabrina time, Shannon Cowan, Uu- a -thluk chah -nulih taking their role as the i o as an annual reminder sit the life Is harvesting the crabs, gooseneck the same goal: healthy communities managers of the resources," explained ay involved inmany different activities, giving role of oceans worldwide" Capacity Building Coordinator, and I M1 barnacles and mussels, and to Shelley making a living from a healthy ocean ". Christine. which included working on a Rotary (Fisheries and Oceans Canada website). Christine Aday, Ca -a -think Capacity Building Intern, gave a talk to the older Amos and Hazel Edgar for cooking the Did you know the world's ocean: There were a variety of projects that Screw Trap, assisting with sea lice delicious luncheon. The afternoon was Generates most oldie oxygen we Christine was involved with over the maiming. helping the Hupacasat The purpose of World Oceans Day is students which included sharing stories Christine Aday Sabrina Halverson spent listening to Elden and community breathe; summer working alongside the Uu -a- Fisheries program with sampling in both to increase awareness oceans and talking about jobs in the area that are member's heartfelt words regarding ourr "It's a team and Great Central Lake and Siam lake. the ocean resources, and how all our related to the ocean. "Many dale Helps feed us, think staff. gnat traditional involvement with the ocean, Regulates our everybody is professional and installation of die Uchucklesaht fish actions affect the ocean -something students have already worked in this climate; such as electro fishing swifiwater Ocean's Day .there was fish painting, doing fish painting t and Cleans the water we dedicated;" said Aday. One of the fence, witnessing Tseshaht First Nation's many Nun-ehah- ninth -aht are very field, so it wasn't all new information," prints, drink; rescue, Microsoft Excel and public where you take partially frozen fish, having hands-on learning through tanks Offers us pharmacopoeia highlights included her work on an enforcement efforts and swill water aware of through the principle of said Cowan. of presentation skills. Christine explains, put paint on it and make an imprint on Exciting news wt the presentations filled with live local sea life. potential medicines; and inventory of Nuu -chah -ninth First training. "I was able to mach the goals husk a c'awaak, everything is one "It's been a great summer. The directives paper. There was also T-shin painting short students who had gone on Shannon Cowan wrapped up the day, Provides limitless inspiration. Nations' fisheries workers, skills, that I identified at the beginning of my and all are connected. Millais of this position are helping me for my and all the kids there were fun.' saying, "Oceans Day was a great work theme," explained Halverson abut a two day canoe and camping journey in (From the oceanprject.org) Winces and equipment. "I really future job." explained Halve experience. We're all working toward enjoyed meeting people and finding out her summer with Uu- n -tluk, which has The purpose of World Oceans Day is to their ha'wit's tin- hour -ee were arriving Christine has demonstrated her Sabrina: commitment to the what each nation is doing in fisheries;" also helped her identify some future increase awareness of oceans, ocean by canoe. The drummers and dancers commitment to her goals by attending community and her strong ties to the explained Aday. She also enjoyed goals'! would like to learn more about resources and how all our actions affect gathered at the dock to welcome home university, interviewing biologists and ocean's es inspired her to attending the Council of Ha'wiih the Nuu -chah -nulth language and fish the ocean -something many Nuu - the young canoeists and to practice their working had for Uu- a -tluk. "My work become a fisheries biologist. Halverson Bing where she had the opportunity habitat restoration." chah- ninth-aht are very aware of coming ashore protocols for when Tribal with Cu-o ihluk reaffirms that this is explained, "Growing up 1 wanted to be to sit down with the Ha'wilth and ask When asked what the most challenging Journeys canoeists come to Ditidaht in what I want to do. It has been the marine biologist and I have always through to principle of h,tuk is them about their Nuu -chah -ninth names. thing about her position Sabrina July. i difference between thinking what I want lived on the water. I would like to e á wank, everything is one and all are _ Additionally, Christine reflects on some identified her work as a facilitator at the The day kept better and mycommunity and the just getting r to do and knowing what 1 want to do," benefit connected. hands-on projects she Elder's Conference. "1 am used to giving better as a feast of seafood was served to of the enjoyed, she said. As she prepares to head back with the work that I do." The Ditidaht Oceans Day stoned with such as sampling of sockeye presentations at school but they haveto the community. Many thanks to Phillip the bio to school and wraps up with Uu a ihluk. Sabrina already doing all of those Christy Wilson's dynamic presentation w(2 Aday be seriousx and are technical This was Edgar, Per, Edgar and Terry Edgar for First Nl sbe.wcukdlikélnnhsok. the coma-chinch. . things and we look forward to seeing different because you have to get people 4 wmuid - bhud like her appreciation Ìo 'teams bDnuo summer. *Working as her again as we watch her work towards who took both herself to feel comfortable, motivated and to Shawnee Foster the Uu-a -Ihluk Capacity Building Intern her goal of becoming fisheries keep them talking" she said. The most and Sabrina Halvorsen out into the field has helped me to get closer to my goal of biologist wit the NTC. Thank you for DFO Decision to Restrict Domestic and taught them the memorable of her experiences this process of working as a fisheries biologist.' all your hard work and dedication summer was during Ocean's Day in sampling, giving them the opportunity Uu-a -tluk would also like to recognize Sabrina. Nidal Lake. "I liked participating in Fishery Access Overturned to do the work- Christine was also Christine for all of her dedication grateful for the skill- building Continued from page I throughout the summer and for her deep %~ y opportunities that working with Uu-a- commitment to Nuu- cbah-culth's role in g thluk presented. Throughout the summer sinn First Nation Chief Councilor, At this point for the season it is business m 1 ` the management of their natural she was able to attain some "If we fish in Campbell River, it is only as usual as Uu- a -thluk staff lobbied to . practical resounes a 4-F.,,k.. r skills through formal raining courses, 3 hours away. So this is a major impact get the decision reversed and prevent t - , and the costs of transportation just kills costly litigation But DFO is saying they PI" us. Last year we didn't get any sockeye are putting all First Nations on notice Students at Ditidaht Community School celebrate Oceans Day by at all. We really have a lack of capacity that this decision will proceed for next painting t- shirts Rena Johnson bids farewell to get our own, because we have no boats and have to hire people to do the 1 worked this summer in the Ha- Shilth- yilsTtÁ fishing for us. This really affects us, by Nuu -ohah -ninth leadership and Uu -a- Sa department and have enjoyed my not being able to get our food fish" thluk Fisheries staff protested the time here. I have written various The change was apparently based on a decision vigorously, responding very articles from profiles such as on elder's DFO National Adjacency Policy that quickly to DFO staff with letters and and community profiles, covered purports to limn First Nation domestic phone calls, outlining Nea -chah- fundraising events for the B.C. Elder's fishing to areas where DFO says their nulth's position on this issue. Gathering, and also wrote a few stone, traditional fishing areas are. Nuu -chah- from the Pon Alberni Friendship Center. nulth leadership and Un- a -thluk DFO has yet to provide Nuu- chah -nulth I have heartl so many great stories that 1 Fisheries staff protested the decision First Nations with a copy of the phantom thought Mal t woad never attend to Of vigorously, responding very quickly to policy, despite several requests to do so. interview herd and it gave me a great DFO staff with letters and phone calls, DFO is obligated under Supreme Cowl feeling of' how- 1 mulct gds other people's - outlining Nuu -chah- ninth's position on rulings to properly consult Nuu -chah- stories heard while writing "for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council this issue. The quick action by Nuu-- nulth and Pacheedaht on any policy 4f panne - chah -ninth leadership and staff paid off implementation or decision making that One of my fondest memories was Career Fair & Conference quickly. In an unusual turn of events, would impact or restrict domestic fishing during the B.C. Elder's Gathering who DFO overturned their decision, but for opportunities. an elder couple came up to me and Il Milli h summer student, Rena "Culture, Community and Career Opportunity" this year only. "...it was not well This purported Adjacency Policy needs hugged me saying `Thank you for Johnson in action at the BC Elder's thought for your - out and it clearly infringed on to be challenged. There has been no Y writing about us in the paper, you did a Gathering. Kleco knee: Tuesday - Thursday October 17, 18 809, 9:00am 4:00pm our rights" States NTC President consultation with Nuuchah -nulth assistance and dedication. great job." I've never had so many Tseshaht Reserve - Port Alberni, BC - Francis Frank. DFO's actions impacted regarding this policy. "We need to Young Ditidaht students experience hand -on learning with touch up to me and ask if I work From all of us at DaShilth -Sa. people come Maht Malts Gym & Tseshaht long House some No-chah -nutsh nations domestic clarify and have a lot of discussion with tanks provided by Ditidaht Fisheries for Ha- Shilth-Sa; forme, it was great fishing opportunities, but it could have DFO abut YEN access sock" for writing in my last feeling to be recognized throughout the summer and after " Shelia srncea, anasn noekwxWys we been worse for Nuu -chah -ninth First states Helen Dunn. Meetings have been and connections and protocols with other implications for the recreational and this paper. Working with Ile- Shilth -Sa day of work I will start getting ready for Nations if DFO did not back requested down by NTC President Francis First Nans[ o "We need to hold DFO's commercial fishery to adjust and a gave me a lot of work experience school at North Island College buying Mere "Clearly could have been Frank with DFO's Regional Director feet to the fire in upholding legal rulings scaling back of their allocations in order became writing for a newspaper is one school supplies and text books. compensatory claims by the affected General, Paul Sprout. Nuuchah nulth that our access is second only to to ensure that First Nation domestic of my biggest goals and I accomplished I have had great co- workers and a great First Nation that would have cost DFO and DFO need to come to solution " stated Frank. needs can he ought within the areas drat some of it already working as a summer supervisor and I also thank NTC for way more than to reverse their original prior to next years Phone, 250.124.5151 fishing season that If a dcision like this moved forward as DFO designates as their traditional student here. hiring me during the summer season, I decision." respects Nuuchah- nulih's priority access DFO intends, there will certainly be territories. Working been has kept me busy had fled A

24, 2006 Page 6 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - August August 24, 2006 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 7 Community profile: For love of the game No Practice Facility- No problem Sports - dim cap mis Continued from page 2 Toquaht youth launches By W meesh, George Hamilton took the rafters out to create more room adventure tourism Wes Thomas Memorial Fast a a>, HaShilth -Sa Reporter to pass and shoot," said Lucas. Former business Aso a! aaL d team mate Cecil Sables, sloes when Hot Springs Cove - Where there is e recalling how naive they were. "When I By Denise August, from a family of high achievers, Carlos Pitch Tournament will there is a way. That statement both think how we weakened the of building Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter said he had no immediate plans for describes and applies to the early structure by taking the rafters out I think college or university no he had to do Hesquiaht Braves basketball team. we were cats," laughed Sabbat. "And to By Denise Aug., wonderful event'. "I can recall playing al,- Ueluelet - Tourists visiting Ueluelet thing. "I lave the outdoors and Rarely before, and certainly not in recent think we were miming. jumping, and Ha- Shilth-Se Reponer with Wes at this very park," he have a new and very different adventure people will never stop coming here history has a team shown such jostling around making the house sway remembered, "he was dedicated, option when it to exploring the because it's an beautiful so I'm doing ry I determination or dedication to playing back and forth on those stilts," he said Pun Alberni - Rec Park stadium seats sportsmanlike and a very honorable ball aa area thanks to a young Toquaht man what Natives should be doing; I'm h'r i basketball. shaking his head. were filled re capacity as ball plaÿets player" ., V/ ~ named Carlos Mack. Rather than taking people out to show them around Chuck Lucas, who is getting ready for Practicing in such cramped facilities and sports fans gathered to kick off the Donning his Ahousaht Native Sons [- a selecting one of the many whale and tell them about our history" he o the Masters Basketball Tournament in made the players more proficient at 2nd Annual Wes Thomas Memorial Fast shirt,. Charles Mealy of the Pon Alberni etching excursions or sports fishing explained. November, described how there was no but at City Council was on hand to welcome ur passing, shooting, particularly chatters that dm the main streets of Learning Nuu- chah-nulih history from Pitch Tournamen on August IA. practice facility when he first started the people on behalf of Mayor Ken w close checking on defence. Passing and Delude. the truly adventuresome may Chief Bert Mack and other NCN Acting as Master t of Ceremonies, Wally playing. Instead, team McRae and the City of lion Alberni. the concentrated shooting had to be pin -point accurate or board an open canoe and paddle the Samuel thanked the people for coming people; Mack relays the teaching, to his c. on conditioning and practicing basic the whole practice '(toldwould gogas the Former reacher and long -time friend of ``y out shorelines of Toquaht traditional the from the to have foe and remember the great customers, telling history Wes Thomas, Denny Grisdale said what ai fundamental skills. He emphasized that window-- literally. "You had to be spat on territory. sportsman and friend that Wes Thomas ht perspective. Paddling, or he remembers most about Thomas was JI players did not scrimmage as pan of with passing and shooting or the ball n. 91, . sometimes wing a small motor if the Aas f./ -} ISanias practice, and that this was more out his beautiful smile. Ile recalled a time of would go flying out of one of the empty Carlos Mack, 22, launched cultural customers are too tired to paddle, Wes Thomas played for several years Lucas his - his where hewwas till having a drink with Chuck with life-long supporter father Charlie, necessity Man for any other reason. windows," smiled Lucas. "Someone with Ahousaht Native Sons .their star tourism business that he describes as a Mask's keen eye picks out the main Wes and someone attempted to kick him Conditioning aside, the players still thought about boarding up the windows," native pitcher; he died of cancer in December, commercial fishing but not playing wr .e softened around the edges a hit," interpretive canoe tour mainly attraction; the black bears foraging off the table, calling him 'white man'. needed to practice handling the ball as a said former team mate Pat Charleson Jr. 2004. Thomas was a well -known pitcher basketball greatly Oleo, him more so. he said. Old makes are just that - old, focused on Toquaht First Nation along the shore line. People also like to "Well, Was stood up and told the guy, team so they did what they had to do to "But then it was dark with no light in the on the fast pitch circuit, having played Lucas adjusted to his disability and and for Lucas playing basketball has a history and territory, see the buds, wolves, seals, sea lions 'Mat white man is my friend'," said find some facility, any facility to house place." for forty years. resigned himself to being a spectator at different meaning this time around. "1 and, if they're lucky, the elusive cougar. Grisdale. them. Some teams complain about lack of Hosted by Wally Samuel, Thomas' wife basketball tournaments but ìe 1998 the look forward to playing, but I look Carlos Mack, 22, launched cultural Mack says business is up and down. Samuel asked that people remember the -We used to practice inside Louis practice facility time, or the age of their Lil and the Thomas family; the opportunity to play arrived unexpectedly. forward even more to seeing and being tourism business that he describes as a The pattern he says seems to be that a other great hall that have passed, Sabbas's unfinished house," Lucas facility, but maybe they should try not tournament drew ten teams who would players He'd travelled to Neal, Bay, Washington with old friends again." native interpretive canoe tour mainly wave of tourists comes into town and like John Dick, Tony Fred and Ralph fondly recalled. The house sat on stilts having one. It might be good for them compete for first place over the to etch a basketball tournament and Lucas tries to mn a bit and he's focused on Toquaht First Nation history make the rounds at the various Eaton. and was located on a beach. The inside because the result of working out in such weekend. Players came from Ahousaht, was sitting watching a game when the watching what he eats allowing himself and tannery. Ile is already networking attractions and things slow down until The Thomas family gathered on the w as 20" by 30"- roughly the dimension conditions that year was a championship. Port Alberni, Parksville, Canna, call came. 'George Frank from Ahousaht no junk food or pop. Although he played with the owner operator.. Seaway the next wave of to rigs comes in. pitcher's mound, and, surrounded by ball of half a basketball court The team Reflecting hack on that time the Richmond, Case, V couver and asked me to play." he said. Apprehensive for years before his accident he's Express and more friends in the tourism Noah eventually moved on leaving the players, performed a chant then a placed basketball hoops on each end of Squarish. prayer he almost declined the offer but quickly virtually had to learn to play all over Hesquiaht Brava probably wouldn't industry in Bamfteld. Each new business business to Carlos. Future plans include celebrador song before the last game of the door and turned the empty house have had it may Two games were Friday night accepted instead 'law awkward at again because of his visual impairment. any other owner is sending tourists to each other, building platforms and tree top zip played the evening was played. Richard Sam into a make-shill gymnasium. "We even and opening ceremonies were held first but it felt so good to be out there Ifs humming at times he says, but he's promoting each other by word-of-mouth. lines, Costa Rim -style, if he can get the said the Thomas family sang together during the intermission. Speaking on again." Pat Charleson Jr. watched Lucas dug down and chosen to work hard With the new Seaway Express ferry funding in place. during the last two innings. "It was behalf of Tseahaha Les Sam welcomed play in that game, moreover though he rather than quit. Ile works out twice service providing the link between two Mack says the zip line inspiration came awesome," he said.. watched and heard the goings on at the daily and practices fundamentals like hot Men destinations, Ham field and to him one day when he was hiking Big the people to Pon Alberni and to this Human Remains team's bench "Some guys were being ball handling and shouting just as he did Ueluelet Mack's newly established Toquaht River. "I came across 15 bears hard on him because he was missing in his youth. Lucas may be older, he business is sure to enjoy the benefits. and at first I was scared but they were passes and shots," said Charleson. "I may have lost a step, and he may have Mack says he and his cousin Noah feasting on salmon and didn't care that I went to the bench and told them he was panially lost his eyesight but he handles discovered on Plonks started out in 2005 with a 24' was there," he explained. Mack thought half blind so give him a break' The the bell elfonlessly as he works out, Ile birch bark -style canoe that he eventually it would be a great idea to build the i am adjusted their play and Lucas went shoots with perfect fonm, the release and bought from a man who started out platforms and zip lines so adventurers en to score some points, get some follow- through like machine Iran that Hupacasath reserve teaching the cousins about the adventure can watch wild life from a safe distance rebounds. and play goad defence. After has done this a thousand times tourism business. in the tree canopies. playing in Noah Hay Lucas was inspired In practice Lucas stays in constant By Denise August, remains were found on the evening of Mack's parents are Sidney Mack and As the only tour operator with to practice again but as age 5I there was motion for 30 minutes, shooting, Ha- Shilth-Sec Reporter August 21 near the Spout River Bridge Jeanine Nahas who is of Lebanese exclusive access to Toquaht traditional no league or tourneys for players his ping, grabbing his own rebounds. on Pacific Rim Highway. A forensic descent He was raised at Ueluelet, temtory, Mack says he has a site in age. Ile continued to practice daily, just looking, and watching, Ile stops for e Port Alberni -A Hupacasath woman examination of the scene will be Victoria and Whitehorse with his brother mind for the rip lines in a stand of for the love of it. However, Lucas's few moments, his face dripping with out walking her dog on old logging conducted August 22. The age, sex and Phil and sister Leah. Carlos is very proud spruce trees near Macoah. Toquaht motivation changed when he read the sweat, the back of his shin is soaked roads near her home on Kink,. se of death are presently unknown. of his siblings saying his 19 year -old For more information about newspaper. "1 had about the upcoming through, and he's breathing just as hard Reserve was alarmed when her dog Cpl. Foster did, however, say the brother plays rugby for Team Canada Wildlife Safaris call 1- 877 -726 -4230, Masters Basketball Tournament in Port as he would in a game. But after and Leah, 24, is in Law School. Coming ext. 27 or 250-266 -0645. 4 sniffed out what tamed out to be human remains are not archaeological. Ile Alberni and I got really excited to play breaking fora minute or so he stretches, !Malt, estimates they's,. only been there a few again," he said. Some of his old team takes a deep breath, and gets back at his In a press release Pon Alberni Cpl Rob months. ra maim are attempting to get back together drills not because he has to, and not Foster confirmed human skeletal to play in the tournament. Although they because he wants to. T Ft all share the love of playing basketball Ile, back at it again because he loves Attention Ball Players it's e different experience for them this ro. time around_ Larry Thomas leads celebration song "We're all older now and "We are looking for your Donations" Tseshaht First Nations "Masters" The Port Alberni Friendship Center is Running Soft Ball sessions for the (35 - Over) community. We are looking for donations, any old or spare gloves, bats Men's & Women's Memorial Basketball etc.. not being used anymore. If there is any equipment that you can spare Tournament please contact Cheryl Brennan @the Pon Alberni Friendship Center November 10 12, 2006 (250) 723 -8281 , or simply drop it off if you are able thank you very - much! Carlo.. Slack, Toquaht Wildlife Safaris First 10 Men's teams, First 8 Ladies teams will be entered. Deadline for registration - October 31, 2006. Registration fees: MEN'S - S350. ' RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL LADIES - S250. We Require $150 deposit non -refundable along with l.r," McIntosh, Norton, Williams, CGA's registration before October 31, 2006. We are also asking that if your CLAIMS Cartóed I ; team has a member of your team or community that was well known General (deceased or retired) for their athletic ability, that you consider donating a Accountants "Specializing in First Nations jersey with their name and number on the back. Poyner Baxter LLP taxation, auditing & i Le.: Tseshaht First Nation will be recognizing; John Dick - MVP, Tony W at Lawyers lay R Norton, FCGA CAFM Fred - Most Inspirational, Tom Watts - all -star, Chaz Wafts - Ism all - strategic management CALL US ... Cory McIntosh, CGA, CAFM, CFP star, Willard Gallic Sr. - I st all -star, Harvey Thomas - I cl all -star, George Mike K. Williams, CGA, NOT planning." dia t. Watts - 1st all -star. For more information, please contact Gina Pearson at We'll answer your questions one of the following: Work Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pan - (250) 724- bn-(.152401a5 2nd Floor, 4445 Gertrude St. Wes Thomas' wife Lila and daughter Annie Smith r Toll -free 1- 866 -988 -6321 1225 - Home evenings (250) 723 -4727. Fa(250) 5241754 Port Alberni, B.C. 89Y 617 Email addresses: gcpearson @tseshaht.com or ginawatts @shaw.ca www.poynerbaxter.com karma Melt 5240585 Page 8 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - August 24, 2006 August 24, 2006 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 9 Education - ha -ho -pa BladeRunners Program Hesquiaht's Dream of a New School to be Realized

By Ifm -m1,h. Gwayn' /Lingual Neill Middle School starts off r Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter MEMEL another school year Hot Springs Cove - Dreams come true the old saying goes and the Hesquiaht S comunity's dream of a new school is . , Submitted by Sherri Cook CONTACT US! one step closer to becoming a reality The new 1330 Square meter school - Welcome to a wonderful school; a place We believe that every issue and began in tun and is bring aitii where professional staff work hard to concern is important. Please contact built in upper Hot Springs. Fourteen , cream a safe and maximize reaming and your child's teacher right away if you Hesquiaht tribe members are maimed caring atmosphere. Our school embraces y.,irOtaNsr. have any questions or concerns. in various construcon capacities. The 'w--_ _ _ .. the philosophy of 'Middle Level school will house four classrooms, Please also feel comfortable to Education'. We believe that our school library, a full kitchen, and new contact the Principal, one the Vice - of communityunity focuses on the whole child gymnasium. It will accommodate a and that high academic expeemtions are Principals or the Counsellor should I dad -Sean program for pre -school coupled with social and emotional you feel they could help. children, and classrooms for na Back Row: L-R - Jack - UNN Youth Worker, learning and well -being. Middle level Little Levi Sutherland, kindergarten to grade three, grades four schools are schools of transition; Agenda books: THE P.A.C. has Jonathan Watts, Herb McMaster - President of UNN, Cliff Fregin, to seven, and eight to twelve. Four The new 1330 Square meter school began construction in .June and is being built in upper Hut Springs transition from Elementary to Middk provided agenda books for students Grant Kendrick, Wm Guiboche - UNN Exec. Dir. & WCBR teachers, 3 teacher's assistants, and 2 and from Middle to Secondary. It is also for next yea. It is our expectation Coordinator, Tyler Kendrick, Front Row: L-R Laverne Frank - 1st cultural studies instructors will be hired. a transition horn childhood through parents send their children far from that students will fill out homework Aid Instructor, Kurtis McConnell, Derrick Balmier, Jason Gurney. Time will be devoted to cultural and wouldn't be the only thing that would completely covered, nor is it insulated adolescence into young adulthood. We home to attend school in communities and upcoming events each day and language instruction every day as well. delay, and almost derail Hesquiahts' or heated. Rain seeps in through the believe that students at this level need a Submitted by Rena available for support for the youth 24 Construction is due to be completed in like Ucluelet, Port Athena. Campbell dream of a new school though. show their parent/guardian each Johnson space between the roof and top of the special program that involves all aspects River, Nanaimo, or Victoria to receive an and W meAnt Oh hours a day, seven days a week July 2007 with a grand opening In July of 2003 the Olympic Committee wall on blustery days. "We desperately of academics and social and personal night education, and this strikes an old and BladeRunners Coordinators also provide scheduled for one month later in announced that Vancouver had won the need a gym," said Sabbas. The well -being. painful chord in them. Many Hesquiaht Pon Alberni - The UNN (United Native crisis intervention, counseling, job August. The first classes are scheduled hid to host the 2010 Olympic Games. community can receive partial funding members' suffered the disruption known Nations) recently had an intake of 12 coaching and mentoring services. It is to commence that September. The announcement provided a much but will have to contribute the other half to all aboriginal people and families. youth who participated in the this unparalleled support that provides "The dream of a new school has lived "A needed boost to the B.C. economy, and of the cost In the year 2000 that cost lotI of us went to the residential school," School Supplies List BladeRunners program. It was a very assurance for not only the participan., through numerous chief and councils, while most of B.C. rejoiced the members was calculated lobe $450,000. After said Sabbas somberly. "We remember Grade 6 program Grade 7 program Grade 8 program successful intake as many of the youth but also employers as well. we never let it die," said Hesquiaht of Hesquiaht were somewhat subdued. 2003 Hesquiaht's contribution ballooned the heartache, how and lonely Supplies List Supplies List Supplies List were able to secure full -time and pan- BladeRunners Coordinators not only member Cecil Sabha, the school painful it "Construction prices immediately shot to $1.2 million dollars. Raising this kind was for us to be away from our parents time work the very next day after develop a close relationship with the project coordinator. "We're so close though the roof," said Sabbas. "It was a of money is a daunting task for a remoe and we want 6 duotangs I zippered binder I -3 inch binder with receiving their training and being participan., but also the employers. On- now and that's a credit to everyone who don't that for our kids." painful wake -up." Although the $4 buwiry with high unemployment Hesquiaht's new school will provide 1 2" binder with dividers 2 packages loose leaf dividers certified.r The UNN will be hosting truce site monitoring can occur as often as dolewd themselves to this over the million dollar budget had been approved bol Hesquiaht has overcome far greater community members an opportunity 10 notebooks (keytab lined paper 5 - duotangs additional intakes coming in September, once per week and continues for as long it was calculated according to challenges says Sabbas. "You know the most other take having for style) 12 good quality pencils 2 packages of dividers November, and January. Therefore, we as the participant and foremen need. The idea of a new school started some peopk construction costs set in the year 2000. tidal wave in 1964 wiped out most of granted. "We want to raise our own I graph paper notebook 2 blue or black ink pens 4 -key tab (32 page are tugging youth to apply and The BladeRunners mandate is to 30 years ago Sabbas says. It was born After the Olympic announcement those our village," he recounted.. "We didn't 2 packages lined loose I package pencil crayons notebooks) register for the upcoming training provide unemployed marginalized at- out of tribal pride, but also out of children and have them home with us costs swelled dramatically and when new just sit around, werrehab again." every night." Sabbas himself knows this leaf paper (3 hold I package felt pens 2 packages loose leaf sessions. the support and training that risk-youth with ongoing support, job necessity, especially now. Over the calculations were made it now cost $8 A new school is a great community all too well. Ile and his wife Bev send punched) scissors lined paper is provided will play a significant role in readiness skills, and work -place training years Hesquiaht members have had to million to build the school. Hesquiaht asset, and it is sure to attract members their daughter approximately 280 km 1 pencil case I glue stick 12 pencils making youth more employable in the so that they can overcome their barriers rely on a series of stop -gap measures for would have to fight yet another battle who live abroad back home. Having away to Campbell River to amend school I package blue pens, I I ruler 8 blue or black pens, 4 red construction industry. to employment and achieve long -term their children's education. Some parent when they vied to justify the new budget said this, land to build on is scarce, s Is for ten months a year. Although hard on package black pens, I red 1 calculator pens We want to congratulate those who just attachment to the workforce. send their children by boat to to the Department of Indian and hosing money for construction and this Sabbas it imbues him with an per 3 highlighters in different 2 glue sticks finished their life skills, flagging Manama School in Ahousaht- a half Northern Affairs who felt the inflated has the community deeply considering inexhaustible motivation to see their 1 highlighter colours calculator with sq. root certification, health and safety training. Program Objectives: hour to 45 minute ride each way. during costs had more to do with extravagant some of its community policies. "Do we school through to completion. than the I black extra fine tipped container for supplies button Furthermore, we want to acknowledge a. To identify and recruit candidates the day, with no school when the seas Hesquiaht tastes Olympics. allow a families first policy, and what It's been a long, hard battle to get to was aback request felt pen 3 erasers I package pencil crayons Aboriginal Community Career aged 15 - 30 (19 - 30 in some are too stormy. Some parents home Sabbas taken by DIA's about elders, and where a family will the point where ground has been broken 12 pencils (shammed) I black extra fine tipped 5 highlighters Employment Services Society regions), who have multiple barriers schooled their children. They would that Hesquiaht take a look at the budget stay who may decide to come home and construction underway, but the new 2 good quality erasers felt per P.E. - appropriate lace up (ACCESS) for the funding they have to employment. attend classes in the upper hall of the again - and trim the excess. "The delays right away?" said Sabbas. These are school almost never got off the ground. (white) I thesaurus gym shoes. NO SKATER provided. b. To provide participants with job community centre. This arrangement and price increases weren't our fault yet zing questions to which there are no setbacks. delays, 1 There have been treated like they he -30 cm ruler (clear I geometry kit SHOES. T -shirt, shorts or Participants generally receive three readiness skills, through a structured s often compromised by the fact that we were being were," easy answers or solutions, but it's a reviews and price hikes to deal with, and plastic) I package of 3x3 post-it- sweat or track pan.. weeks of intake, orientation, life skills standardized training program, which the tribe's administrative offices were mid. "And we've got the bare necessities challenge the community is up for. I starting construction of the school has into the school to begin with." glue stick sticky notes (anger management, communications prepares them for job- placement and located downstairs and they often going "We're going Ion do everything we can to been a task of Olympic size proportions- I container white school P.E. - appropriate lace up skills, time management, financial on-the-job training. needed the hall for meetings and Upon research it's worth noting that the give our community a new school" literally. The project was first approved glue gym shoes NO SKATER management, work ethics, goal setting, c. To provide participants with local business purposes. With nowhere else offices in which this meeting rook place The school remains nameless as yet, in 200D by the Department of Indian and I set of 24 pencil crayons SHOES. T-shin shorts or health and wellness, etc.), job meaningful work experience, initially for students to attend class they were occupy so a of the most prime real but the community already ban Northern Affairs. Initially the budget to (sharpened) sweat or track pan.. preparedness, certified courses through subsidized on -the -job often forced to miss school. "We hated estate in Vanmvc. As well, suggested naming it after former much build the school was first estimated at $4 senior d package felt pens Please note that students (Workplace Hazardous Materials trainingping (some employers choose lo doing that," said Sabbas. "But it served remuneration packages for civil beloved teacher Donna Hugh, Rughe million. A series of reviews had to be (unscented) will need to re-supply Information System: WHMIS, Fall waive the subsidy), to enhance their as pother reason and more motivation mesa.. which are a matter of public was awesome to the students of the

I undertaken though before construction to be handsome by any I pair good quality some of the above items Protection, Level I First Aid, etc.) and long -tern employment prospects. to pursue building a new school." record. prove Hesquiaht make -shift school says could commence with each review scissors throughout the year. Also, hearing tens. d. To create on -going support for There is another reason why Hesquiaht standard. Sabbas, and she wove herself whole- weeks. The reviews 1 calculator (basic) individual taking fourteen Sabbas and others lobbied hard and heartedly into the fabric of the teaches may On- the -job training is provided by the participants to ensure long -term pursued building a new school Many

1I the new S8 dollar life. dictionary require additional items. employers and support is given for up to attachment to the workforce, where eventually million Hesquiaht social and cultural was In yet I geometry set eighteen months until the participant and possible laddering individuals into budget approved - sort of Hughe would die of an aneurism, and * Additional anotherother hurdle the new budget will be still struggles with her items maybe foreman feels the participant is self- apprenticeship positions in the trades. the community increments. $2 mourned required by individual sufficient and doing well. e. To identify, create, maintain and doled out in million loss. "Our whole community year teachers Sometimes apprenticeship opportunities strengthen partnerships with key dollars has been released this fiscal her death, and I don't think we've ever and $7 million dollars is due be to be gotten over her loss," he said. "We want are provided and in that case. stakeholders such as: youth, released in some by participants also olden take academic community organizations, employers, next fiscal year. Consequently, to honor her way, if not upgrading trade unions, postsecondary construction will have to be done naming the school after her then maybe as "We have to build a of What makes this program unique is that institutions, and various levels of incremeMally well. the library because ii place to the budget," said Sabbas. knowledge and "" the BladeRunners Coordinators, who are governmenter according study.' build according to project, the set to finish in July Sharing knowledge. Building futures. the heart and soul of the program, are We can't With construction Proudly serving mm

David Wilson Grade foot Ayanna Clappis Grade three I Colin Williams Grade three Felix Thomas 3rd Grade two Tscshohl Councillor Mike watt, Ernie Smith of Ehattcsaht Jeannie Sutherland Grade twelve Brenden Fred Grade four 1r Kathak,, Good Grade five I welcomes guests encourages recipients Fiona Cromwell Grade two tansy Swan Grade two Dylan Haugen Grade six Cosmo Louie Grade three Lee-Anna Gurney Grade six Janelle Louie Grade nine Hupacasath scholarship recipients Triton Lelewski Grade three Kyuquot/Cheklesah a'ss Marcus Lelewski Grade five Tanesha Clarke Grade four Shyanne Samuel Grade five Tiana Jules Grade one Austin Kerdah Grade six Seth Barman Grade three NTC President Francis Frank congratulate, Cehucklesaht member Chelsea Jules Grade five Chelsea Marshall Grade six Megan Contes on a job well done Jerome Frank -Perry Grade seven Conner Nicker,. Grade five Rabin Smith Grade seven Ariel Leo Grade eleven Minnie George Grade nine Alysha Gooier Grade twelve Glen George Grade twelve Diddaht: Chandelle Knighton Grade two Muwnchaht/Muchataht Desiree Knighton Grade four Heather Johnson Grade five Richard Knighton Grade five Natasha Amos Grade twelve T Logan MacDonald Grade four Mikaela Mark Grade six Crystal Charles Grade five Showara Howard Grade twelve Nona Marchand Grade five Courtney Johnson Grade six Toquaht: R. Brendan Tete Grade seven Amanda Godfrey Grade seven Samuel Joseph Grade nine Cole Goole, who excells at Daniel Joseph Grade seven Maltase Kyuquot's Tess Hansen athletics and + 4 Knelt Joseph Grade eight Bailey Sam Grade one academics receives encourages students to carry on Bret Watts Grade two his scholarship Tommie Canute Grade ten with their education Tkeshaht scholarship recipients Estelle Edgar Grade twelve Barry Fred Grade three Evelyn Thomas Grade three Ehattesahtt Melody Antoine Grade three Jonathan John Grade five Tiffany McCarthy Grade three 1 Brandon John Grade six Lynn Bos Grade five Diddaht scholarship recipients Coldest Games Mission Statement Arnold John Grad ten Grade lour ti. 1 r a7 Nathan Smith Grade eight Ikon Watts Grade four To increase the quality of Taylr Watts -Bird Grade four Andrew Smith Grade nine life, self-reliance and John Watts Grade four uarrca.cf.c Hesquiaht: Alex Gus Grade nine economic prosperity of Brevi. Charlesoo Grade one Paul (ives Grade t Aboriginal people and Gabriel !Submit Grade one Cynthia Dick Grade eleven Pi Are you interested in Jay lynn Lucas Grade three Michelle Gallic Grade eleven Did you know that organizations within the Ryan( Sabbas Grade five Jared Fontaine Grade twelve having a career and not Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Hesquiaht Delorey -Tully Grade six Jonathan Watts Grade twelve 913,000 skilled trades jobs just a job Region, by Bowashqutsia Delarey- Council Tully Grade seven Retorter: will open up between supporting and Danielle Rowland Grade eight Waylon McCarthy Grade one 2003 & 2015 across ® Do you want to earn empowering career and Calm) Lucas Grade nine lakeisha George Grade four Myiesha Cornball Grade seven Canada? money while you employment aspirations. Hupacasath: Dalton Bums Grade five learn? Nicholas Ross Grade two Lillian Williams Grade eight ° BC is the leader in Erin Ross Grade six Uchukiesaht: ® Arc you willing to I; Nathan Read Grade five providing employment in Bryan Read Grade seven Megan Cones Grade twelve leave your community Sonia Sierren Grade seven Ehattesaht scholarship recipients the construction sector? in order to seek opportunities? There are more than 200 designated trades in ® Do you have the necessary skills or Canada, there is a skilled would you like to gain the necessary y,A-tl,e trade for almost any skills? interest and aptitude? If you are interested in seeing where you fit Carpenters earn up to in within the scope of Trades training call 5100,000 per year? (250) 724-5757 to speak to: II Jack Cook or Chefs earn up to $150,000 ! Wendy Gallic or per year? m The NTC Education Department

"Plan fist' theJutun', because S' Start your Pathway to Success nowl . r- fr - Information provided by NIEFS Interest to that is where you are going to 11 . x.rwtbtwLl11111. Call for an Expression of ` spend the rest ofyour life. " Eileen Haggard, NTC Elementary /Secondary Supervisor Hesquiaht scholarship recipients Enter Trades Training. WV'

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Passenger ferry service Be t.tat+,tt . t z Bear Aware: 11 a UU l II-Nt-1 CH URSINC ÌO(:RA\I Vision Statement: Maaging Attractants: Bears are ruled by if it does the something is vetong. links Bamfield to Ucluelet Wyo. The their nerd to eat In the fall they need about compost has attracted Mars in the past, it Nuu- chah -nulth Nursing Program lMpartners with Nuu -chah- Maw calories every day to Pilaus for likely will again in the future. Try composting nulth-aht to deliver professional, ethical, culturally By Denise August. husband Givin Popowich is learning the sensitive, hibernation. That is the equivalent d about kitchen waste indoors using worms. If you a and responsible care. Nurses shall maintain discipline in self Ha- Shilth-Sa Reporter history of the area and acts dockhand 300 apples, or 60 hamburgers, every day, A have a /orchard garden wan"; your and profession, as well as balance in and tour guide while skipper Dave Payne beats natural foods include vegetation compost inside de fence. Generally prone low approach. Ucluelet -An exciting new Sony runs the boat. (greens ma and Modes). insects, hewn, brush and till grass around your yard to service launched in June makes it "a was Wayne 's vision to do the ferry and fish. If natural food souse. fail, bears eliminate cover. Bean are initially less are re likely to try imaging in town. SOIL comfortable crossing open exposed areas. possible for passengers to [navel exfee between Ucluelet and Bamr Id," - Safety for if they don't find food in will get also increase's swimmers town they nruahing between Ucluelet and Bamfield in just explained Popowich, "but it was John'ss the distance that you elsewhere will be able to see, you less likely over an hour. The Seaway Express, 62', family's vision to do the wildlife aspect rede Some people feel sorry for the bears, but to surprise (or be surprised by) a bear. Submitted by Chris Kellett Ito transports up to 60 passengers through of it and we bladed the two ideas" not rough -house leery. beer at your plums, or a bit of dog Bird Feeders also enrol Mars, especially in of Barkley makes scheduled Rough- housing and wrestling in water the breathtaking scenery The Seaway Express food is not the way to help them through the Me spring .ado me high in maim and a BC has one of the highest rates of can be very dangerous. Hitting your Sound where the sea lions, whales and runs leaving Ucluelet at 10:30 am and Bears often seem hem... first very source ormolu. Whits feeding good drowning in Canada While we enjoy head on walls, rocks, other wildlife frolic. 3:45pm; and leaving Bamreld 9,15am They keep their distance and are wary of birds can help them .survive through the slate our logs or other beautiful summer Tourists destined for Bamfield or and 5:0Opm. The schedule varies people, but this apparent respect can and off-sets habitat s, we ham. balance weather and our people can knock you unconscious, natural waterways and which Ucluelet are often outdoor enthusiasts. ....ding to demand so passengers disappear quickly. Bears that ewe forage the good we do one germ with the harm we back yard pools it could lead to drowning. Injuring in our neighbourhoods soon lose their fear is important to in Most arc looking for rugged wilderness should call for current schedules. The -n of cause to another Bars can climb to reach heed some basic safety yourself the water may make it people, and may cause property damage or nearly any feeder. If yours is suspended by tips areas to hike, paddle, photograph or trip can take about an hour, far shorter a to stay safe. difficult for you to get out of the water even injure someone. If bars are fed they are metal pole, bears have been known to simply surf. The link between Bamfield and than the four hour (200km) drive through r1 Fence your pool to seek assistance. moodylly muchuc more likely to be killed push de pole aver. A feeder high up on the Ucluelet allows the visitor to check out Port Alberni. Popowich says it can take Half of all child drownings happen in Alcohol Givin Popowich shows sites of interest in the Broken Group Islands Wave Why would you offer a ter Micelle house is likely safe from bears. sides Pacific Rim National Park to watch. private pools. Make sure your pool is Alcohol and water do not mix. Alcohol both of longer if there are whales bogie& have. killed down the road for Don't let cads accumulate under your fader fenced and has a gate which can be related injuries are a common problem without having to take the long 1221m During an August 17th trip the Seaway 1700's in which thousands of Nue -chah- says he's already linking with Seaway accepting the offer? If we want to help bears, or you will make the neighbourhood afs very we make a few in our locked when no one is atound. This will at private pools, beaches and swimming drive deep into the Alberni Inlet and Express wove its may through the nulth people perished. Between checking Express and a friend who owns cabins wen own happy. Put out your feeders after the first over the logging road to view behaviors and moat communities tomato snowfall, owe the bare are safely in their protect both your own children as well as holes. Alcohol not only can be the back again Broken Group Islands stopping to in with passengers individually, he also in Bamfreid. They hope to promote each the habitat we live in less appealing to bears. w ter dens, and take them down when spring those in the neighborhood. If you have. cause of the accident it can also make Bamfield; a drive that can take 4 - 5 the clusters of grey whales and caches people about the wildlife of the other's businesses to their customers for Garbage should be stored indoors, in a mires portable above ground pool make sure it them worse by slowing your reflexes hours. humpbacks. Eagles were perched on their habits. all. area and the benefit of garage or basement Conditioned bears will Barbecues attract bears too, but this is ashy rocks, like sentinels keeping watch over is emptied when not in use. Ask about and making you unable to react Popowich describes his job as The Seaway Express will run until damage weaker moon, toot garbage. remedied by burning off all excess residue of Ucluelet' Seaway local government bylaws which relate to appropriately if you do get into trouble. Based out the historic bias (tsisha), Benson Island, 'awesome'. Sine the business launched October shutting down for winter from Take garbage tusk dump regularly. If you after cooking and keeping Beat clean by owning swimming pool. Parents Express is owned and operated the birthplace of the Tseshaht. Massive June 24th he says he's met an many fun, November to February. Scheduled ferry have collection service, our the garbage out Leave the barbecue on high with the lid closed w friends, John McDonald and day Try Walk for safety. A child can drown in just a few inches sea lions lounged on the rocks, friendly people. In fact, a glance through service will resume in March. Popowich on the oftlon cannon. freezing while you eat your supper. Cover it with a tarp walls At public pools walk, don't run around of water in just a couple of minutes. Wayne Wenstob and their families. undaunted by the approaching boat the guest book shows very satisfied says the families hope to couch whale until garbage day to combat or a cover once it has cooled to prevent the Moot food odors from Ming carried the the edges as the decks can be Young children must be constantly strolling with camera flashes. customers; entry after entry people are watching tours between morning and by wind. pool Orchards should he kept neat. Ensure that This will also help to keep n looking new. slippery, use the hand mils when getting supervised by a sober, physically Based out of Ucluelet, Seaway Express The vessel is loaded with brochures, praising the crew for the personal care evening ferry services in the passenger all windfall Suit is cleaned up daily. Harvest Other common attractants include pet and in and out of the pool. Red the safety capable adult when they are near water. is owned and operated by two friends, maps and books for the passenger's and attention they received during the future. fruit as early. possible. If don't to livestock feed. Here the only solution is to John McDonald and Wayne Wenstob you plan signs posted around the complex and Obey warnings about currents and reading pleasure. Popowich points out nip. Additional sailing and charters are use the fruit pick the blossomsMosans. Remove keep these items securely indoors. Beehives and their newlywed obey the messages. hazards at local water holes, do not let families. John's historical places along the route; telling The ferry service will be beneficial to available. Call Heather at (250) 726- used fruit trees and retrace them with are very attractive as well. Though hives are Heather is a naturalist who If you have a pool or hat tub at home children play in hot tubs. A quick dip is daughter the passengers about historical events Me tourism business operators on both 5353 or toll free at 1- 877 -726 -7002 or non-baring, native trees. Plant don kept farther horn our homes, bars can make sure his safe to get in and out of OK hut hot water can quickly affect a takes bookings for the ferry. Her including the devastating tsunami of the ends of Barkley Sound. Carlos Mack visit www.barkelysoundmarine.com fruit trees close together, and enclose them in cause a lot of expensive damage. Beehives are Things can get pretty slippery when young child's body. operates Toquaht Wildlife Safaris and electric fencing, to prevent them from bring best protected by electric fencing. Livestock damaged by the bears. maybe pretested by guardian dogs which are people have been splashing around. Sun protection Compost is a gnat way m keep solid waste specifically bred and trained for this purpose. Check the surroundings Make sure you always give children lots and soil nutrients out of our landfills, but it Feeding bears, even unimenbonally, is grana Many accidents occur when jumping or of water to drink when they arc playing u can attract bars. Compost should not smell; the law in BC. diving into water where there are hazards in the sun. Keep them covered with long Pr om/ such as logs or rocks or where the water sleeves and a hat. Apply waterproof sun paa .s Teechuktl (Mental Health) is sec shallow. Broken glass and other lotion and bug repellent. s i á µ debris can also cause injury. Natural Enjoy the outdoors safely. V. waterways can change daily, just because More information on safety tips for n? t q' 1 1l 1 Souther Region Staff mil' it was safe yesterday does not mean it swimmers an be obtained from your .P Mission Road, 5001 P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, BC V9Y -7M2 will be OK tomorrow. Always check public health unit. ' Telephone 250 -724 -5757 -Toll Free: 1- 877b77 -1131 - Fax: 250 -723 -0463 e 4X x surroundings before entering the water. 4F, la.r.a a .',' Louise Tatoosh Joel August ,. .."0*". Teechuktl (Mental Health) Supervisor Southern Region Huupiismlth i_ (Prevention) Worker Email: jaugust @nuuchahnulth.org Tuberculosis ti" Email: [email protected] - - u.-a--6 -ate - David Zyrd Bella Fred ' W Southern Region Clinical Counsellor Sh ill Clerk Email: [email protected] Also known as "TB" Ix =;F Karen Schatlick Rowena Jack Submitted by Matilda Watts Negative Test Result One of the four whales frolicking in the Broken Group Islands Southern Region Clinical Counsellor Clinical Counsellor This usually means that you do not have 7G .u. . . i ... o -_ Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by genes TB germs in your body a for the tourists A sea lion strikes pose Central Region Staff that are spread through the air when a 151 First Sheet, P.O. Box 278, Tana. BC Volt -2Z0 person with infectious Ili coughs or Positive TB Skin Test... What does it Telephone: 250 -725 -3367 - Toll Fra: 1- 866 -901 -3367 - Fax: 250- 725 -2158 sneezes. 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Night sweats TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS i Northern Region Staff Fever gams in your body start to pow and j, 100 Ouwatin Road, Tsarsna, BC, P.O. Box 428, Gold River, BC, VIP- IGO Loss of appetite become active. When you have the OltIS:J-n may or may not feel sick, SCOTT HALL Telephone: 250- 283 -2012 - Fax: 250- 283 -2122 Fatigue disease, you Eil lil*. 1.. qja but it is really important to remember LAWYER Andrew Kerr Phillis Laverne Scott TB Skin Test that you can spread TB germs to those VICTORIA Northern Region Hunpiistulth (Prevention) Worker Clinical Counsellor around you. Email: andiker @nuuchahnulth.org Rick Lebau A TB skin test is given to show if a 1- 800 -435 -6625 Clinical Counsellor omen, has TB germs in their body. For further information about Tuberculosis (TB) contact your kcal FREE Seaway Express moored at Uewelet Govermen dock Community Health Nurse Ha- Shilth -Sa - August 24, Page 14 - Ha -Sh th -Sa - August 24, 2006 2006 - Page 15 Birthdays & congratulations á In Memoriam - tatakwap New Movie features Chief J Dear friends and relatives ofAhousaht. In memory of my brother Harvey. hate- Maquinna Qì 9 and Luna known as "SOUP" was inducted into the T .í Ahousaht spool hall of fame. I would Tirs' e, like to take this opportunity to share. of - By Denise August, village on Vancouver Island, and how my big brother Harvey was grain T Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter becomes the centre of spiritual and encouragement and very supportive. political controversy. The government Big Sister Maxine & Parents Sammr kl Harvey gave me encouragement by his Filming wrapped up in Gold River early plans to transport Luna hundreds of Prevost & Simon Baker wish to Nrt -..Ira $ _ actions, I remember when was August where Screen Siren Pictures is miles overland announce the birth of they're son Daniel I would li a to say Happy ISt Birthday he a to be reunited with his young filming their new move 'Luna, The Way pod, while Baker bora July 18th, 2006 to our baby boy " Kin.- Heart" Clinton boy in (Ipitsahs. After he did his the tiny Mowachaht- Konstance birthday wishes goon to my Home'. Special M.J. Mather on August 30. We love chores al home he would go about the Adam Beach stars as Chief Mike Muchalaht First Nations Band fights to Happy Belated t irthday to our (M 6,59am (M Victoria General Hospital. - daughter Shammy Kedaijah Kristan & village to help others, such as rolling oil Maquinna who, along with his people, protect the young killer whale they Ryan Ile was albs 14oz & stems long. 1st you baby Daddy Craig and wonderful birthday boys! Ashton my niece Ashley Larisha, for Sept 1st & leads the fight to protect the Orca from believe embodies Little & ado Mommy Kim hope you enjoy your drums, and pumping the oil for them the spirit of their late 'afield Aug. 2 I lyre And Zander time grandson to Maxine 2nd. Wishing you both,nothing but the too, chopping wood, dumping garbage the government. chief. At the centre of it all is a young to Sam Prevost. day! Love you lots!!! Love Daddy and P Daniel Corfield -Jack Aug. 15 l yr. Lots time grandson I'm so BEST!! Love you both so dearly, Mummy and your big bro Markus. and a lot other chops to he helpful. That teaches me that actions speak louder than Luna, an orphaned killer whale, arrived native boy struggling with his identity of hugs and kisses Momma & Dadda what the both you already in Nootka Sound 2001, you dearly also. Love from your niece proud of of Happy belated to my nephews Josh words, which just means I must pus my words into actions. it was later and the Band's new chief, Mike and family! in your link lives, Grade determined that the orca had been Map who Carol, Don and family (picture 003) accomplished Man and Mason. I hope you guys Veronica asked him to train her for long distance running. Veronica says this, -lay ulna. rinds himself embroiled way to go. Enjoy previously Happy Belated 19th Birthday to our son one scholarship Ash, enjoyed your birthdays!!! love Uncle rack was a strong support, and he made me jog everyday at the graveyard beech, identified as L98, a member in a rat that tests his abilities to lead. Grade 2, i love you. From Mommy ( & of the "L" pd of resident orcas boat in The Hay Home is Nick - To you my dearest son, I am sure Craig and Auntie Kim and ur Cousin's and also get me to run through the water, so that my legs would he strong, and he Luna' the story of 1999. that you had an excellent Birthday... a auntie lane) Markus and Clinton also informed Inc of what was good for my body. such as what fords were good to He had been missing from "L" pod how a lone whale helps an entire people for about a month before arrived joinery you will never forget my son. Brodie Mantis. Have an awesome day. eat, and to drink lots of water, and "NG SMOKING" he spoke strictly to me, but in to find their way home. and always the west. l Hope Nick, was on the Canoe Journey again Love mommy, daddy and sister Phew& sky, always your with love and cart. I do miss my uncle Nooske Sound. Adam Beach, who started with u hot bade goad summer, his gonna miss this year. Thanks to my aunt Ilene and Happy Binh,y to our uncle /grandpa 1 "SOUP" very much." Locals named the friendly little area Nicholas Cage in Hladulkcrs, has been oµ Love you Dad Slam, big hugs Lambs Ruebeu on Septa. We hope that you have "Luna" mistakenly believing that he was consulting with Chief Maquina uncle Felix Thomas, for taking him and ad Oral.. My brother was a real team player and about good day, many more to come We love you female. The Mowachaht/Muchalahl First his portrayal and been there for him all the way up to Birthday to My God loved to compete and participate, as a MawachahUMuchalaht and take care of yourself. Love from Happy gd Muckleshoot? But you certainly, made an Sept 2nd wow babe 7 F young boy in school he joined the curling Nations however, believed that Luna, or members have heen hired as extras and Adrienne, Rudy, Dwight, Natasha, Richard, sister Ashley Latish. t r/ well hope a day sweetie, and he very Iu lit as they called him instead paddlers. The filming has moved to Pitt me a proud mother for having him under Brian and Warren. already, a have good 7i -*team, did well, he wind your wings. Nick, had shared that he thinking of it always, enjoy your day Love M,V,P trophy, and he liked playing embodied the spirit of their late Chief, Lake, a remote location outside of Happy 15th1 Birthday now son Richard and God brother Dare r. and had a good God mom Larisha baseball, soccer, track and field ea ants. He Ambrose Maquinna. It had been reported Vancouver. Graham Green, another explored this adventure I can't believe Anon on Sena My goodness on Sept 1st Happy Birthday to Tay-Tay w in Mat Chief Maquinna, shortly before he renowned First Nations actor featured in August 29, 2006 - My dearest Mother and met lot of people. (even that you are 15 already It stems like it was. wanted to first prize and he kept trying hope you here. good day, tell mom to take died, had predicted d honey).. anyway my dearer son yesterday that you were a baby. Well l hope and trying.] think his word of that he would Humes with Wolves also has a role in Shirley D. John and sister Greta John you here to Vic for a rail soon Love Lads. many more to - reincarnate as a killer whale. the movie. (Aug 24, 2006). Happy Birthday to a had his birthday up there. Thanks to all that you have a good day and and Daml. - - encouragement today would be to all the ve from Mom, Dad, brothers According to the Screen Siren Website The publicist has to send very special Mother. Mon I just want those that help celebrated with our son. happy 19th Birthday to my olden Neph children, "do your hest. "don't give up ", promised Dwight. Roan. Warren and sister Natasha. sJ Luna: The Way Home tells ate story of production photos to (lot NhuIeh lau when to say, that I love you soomm000 muck Nick, has been clean and sober, and is a Alec Bob on Sept. OM. What a good day to "have fun". My brother was an Happy Birthday to our uncle /grandpa Luna, who waters a celebrate hey son, II be there with you to s ' inspiration I appears in of remote filming wraps up later this month. I want to for giving me life, dedicated worker, when he wants lobe. to me, miss him very much. I thank you Peanuts on Sept. 7. We hope that have . you celebrate the special day _ take care of yourself today. 1 am so proud to be your Ile went to the Kelsmet Camp, thanks to + hair lid memories of Harvey. and good day. Love from Adrienne, Rudy,. Dwight, son and miss you and halo always, hope daughter, thanks for sharing, caring, and the Holistic Staff, for been there for him Natasha, Richard, Brian and Warren. would like to thank the sports committee for what they are doing in honor of mme visit a sometime Love Auntie Larisha me. Mom happy Birthday and also. When he arrived front his Journey, Happy Birthday row cousin auhìe OOUP-, loving and Mural. u. 220 Attend Watts Family Reunion Daisy on Sept. 10. We hope that you haven Kleco, keen. and his words encouragement to you middle aged, "it's never always know that I love you dearly. he found himself job. I ant so proud Happy Birthday to my cousin Daisy of too are ready and willing to good day and may more to come We love late, because you must watch your middle" ha ha ha. Continued from page 1 with lots of not your daughter Carol that our children, Dick on Sept lothI and emig s on your new you and miss you and hope to see you soon. Mattersdorfer and Family seek some employment. But son, you Twin baby's 1. and 11010 nana me first of May the Lord bless and keep you and may he make His face shine upon you Rudy, Dwight, Natasha, Love from Adrienne, m a - To the Best sister on were in our hearts on your birthday and august...ï sure you'll have great day your "AHOUSAHT" There were 50-50 draws, raffles, and introduced their family which included August 24, 2006 Richard, Brian and Warr blessed with 4 great children lake care toe door prizes over the two days inn. I the Block. Greta Fanny John. Well thought and prayed for you every single Also congratulations to my cousin lad, 16 grandchildren and great grandchild. miss you and thinking of all of you Love C. From Cbna9ina (Charlie) Dawson Myrtle Williams won 584 in the 50 -50 sister it is another year. 1 hope that your day. I am sure that this trip was a August Marlene: brother Hobert introduced his and Pete n their arrivals o Larisha and Ural in place went teaming experience for you again. Nick, 2006. You done good jobn l am so draw. Herman Watts, lane Wafts, and two daughters Martha and Mile. -Ann birthday your honey's such al Happy lath Birthday to my Neph/Bro smud you. The year is ending in a good In Loving Ross James Dick won pains for being part of who stayed hrielly before departing well. I hope you the best on this day. always know that you are loved and of Gregory Mitchell Dick on Sept. 17th love you Memory of Lanny Clarke Christopher pirit seeing that you have two new annals in a set of twins in the family. It was Thanks sister for always been there for cared for by your grandparents, aunts, as good to have you and your brothers September 2, 1977 - June 13, 1999 hack to their home in Terrace. your family and that you are engaged to a e and my children, another year. (002 and relatives of Akmvhl. Love always hat for a week during the summer, Keep w veteran versus young up- and -comer as Darleen Watts stood with her brothers good man. Nell make sure you let me know picture) from your mom and dad, brothers and the good work with your basketball i know it Cathy Warts edged out young Chris and sisters and represented Charlie when the date is going to he for the wedding. Theresa special angel in Heaven, is in our bean, abbe bask.. camps you Lambert in a bank for most colourfully Watts sr.'s family. Speaking eloquently, August 18, 2006... 57 ...57.,. who the sister (picture 004) of the cowboy. Imam happy for you. Love from Adrienne, That is a part of err. went to this summer will pay off miss you all dressed family member. Charlie Watts the family "Captain" today. The BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday to my aunt Helen Rudy, Dwight, Natasha, Richard, Brian and Darlene recounted lam Love you son from Auntie Larisha and lit It is not where I wanted him, MAN.. This is my uncle Roye. Francis Chmleson on August 29, 2006. Happy Warren. Jr, Ten Watts, David (Leonard) Gus and thread wove its may through everyone brother Daml But where God wanted him to be. Ile is to Happy belated Birthday to my honey David Watt took prim for being named present and bound tent together. One John of *110,011 First Nation. the Birthday my aunt Happy' Birthday To too handsome Neph He was here just a moment, August 29, 2006. Trevor Fraser on August 14, my daughter lade after family descendants. Door prizes of the largest families to introduce baby brother of my day Chester. George. Helen ('harlot., on Rich. Ion on Sept 30 hope you have pod Like a night time shooting star. Thompson on August 16, my son End Martin that were given on Sunday. Darleen themselves and speak was the Lamberts. Joan Sr. Well dear uncle, I know on this Well auntie.. I sure hope you have a good day son, miss you Love Your Auntie Larisha And though he is in Heaven on August 27, and my grandmother Cecelia Victoria. Watts won the bread maker, Courtney Mother Helen Lambert is the daughter day you had a busy day. You worked one and always know that your niece and end Ind in Ile isn't very far. Saucy on August 2e.. I love you all! Love wanted, to family members are thinking of you on Watts won the stereo, and Knanna of Walter Watts. Son Don spoke briefly, hard and strived for what you from your Honey, Mommy @ granddaughter Ile touched the hearts of many, Happy Birthday Hamilton won the DVD player. yet matter- of- factly capturing Mc help others commute to work daily. No your birthday. Many more to come Mild. Johnson. Like only an angel can do. to the 6ìg Chief B Food were on hand family's reach. "I never mailer the time and date, you art of amain and always know that we are Happy Birthday to 1110410 and refreshments breadth of the patina I Cyril Livingstone I would've held him every minute, We 11100 you have throughout the two days with fish, roast, realized it until now but Grandpa Walter value to other people. Uncle, 1 am so thinking of you love from your mace Cecelia on August 28. ams -=' if the end I only knew. proud you and how your time and Carol and Don Mattersdorfer. a good day and many more neon* Good on Sept, inri chow mein, spaghetti, stew, ham, fruit, cast have come from a huge family." of So I send this special message, I on y Way. Rudy. From Hummer, salads, cakes, and assorted chum It came as a surprise to some on this patients revolve around your family. I To Heaven up above. Happy ath Anniversary to my loving Adrienne, Dwight, Natasha Richard, Brian as well who their family always am glad to visit you and aunt Annie, Davey 1 thw a Plenty of water was on hand day to fund out exactly Yeah Thank You for andl Warren. Please take care army angel, wife, Alfredo Charlie. (M Hilda You are one of a kid and are Crocker (aka Jr), ` which was an asset considering the 26 is and how this awareness or lack of it the -Hummer 27, its very nice A a great Happy Birthday to my terns Ind randpa Alec And send him all my love! (aka degree Celsius temperature. ':wring theme intl. speeches you a a good old Leo likeI me. ha.. Chips- ahoy Leo) colour! Me of all thank you for being there Dick on Sep. 2nd love u Dadd miss you I Sugar Bear) and ' Each of the families in attendance took mamade. Onee of those who echoed Ais ha.... uncle we have something in through the good times and the god times! and hope you have a goad Day, Thant. for / 1 Remembering you with love always and forever... From Dave & Annie, and the I` the opportunity to address those in sentiment was Charlie Watts lo. "The common anyway, you're Matt a leader Happy Anniversary. Love Daniel. hung the best for Daml, he loves you up to the Jen Dan Ross families. uncle. You have a role that fits our We would like to say Happy Belated turd From your honey -bunny Gina, your attendance and explain who they were. only time ors family uems to get Birthday to Salami Prevost. Hope you had a Parrots. Angie, Matilda, and Eunice Joe together is at funerals," he said. -We're ununity- in your heart 1 love you daughters Dunks and Shop. great day. Well had roof got a good each uncle you are one of a kind in my eyes, you you Snuggle, Scarey, lilt, Baby, Ten Cents, poets nook introduced themselves and their sister become strangers, even passing Mayday present (A new baby boy.l Sony this and my heart. Thanks for always been Corley Toes, Dushtìo & the gang. law Geraldine who was married to Me n other on the street nor knowing we're ism late. Love Mom @ Dad for me. know that I love late Peter Joe. They are descendants of family, and that's not right" there always Sep, 16- happy Birthday mow Smiles from Heaven 2d Bella Watts who had children with Sending Watts attended the reunion and Imif Two year old son and baby brother Wilfred Robinson and Wilson Joe. Your smile's like the sun laying a very long, thin sheet of Marlene Dick, who is the daughter of Continued on page 17 mid e-0- iras Soft, gentle, warm, colors down on a summer evening Jack Watts, and her husband Ronnie I And your charming eyes are like the first silent, evening stars Gently Bickering off into the cool breeze, making me

I Feel so wonderful.

1 When our paths cross during the passing hot, mid summer Day, I see beautiful angels smiling at me, giving me the e r Beautiful strength from heaven, a that I may strive Through the day which few seem a glorious gem given to Its as a gill, looking forward to see your lovely would like to wish my husband Smile once again ascend from heaven on the evening rar Andrew K. Mack a very happy 3rd Sept- 16 - Happy 2nd Birthday to our Of comfort, whispering beautiful dreams, that last for we maid son August 15- We would like to wish our wedding anniversary on August 23, 11k. m .11N.ur third tuff two year old son and baby fiver in my ears.

nephew Mazmri a belated Ist birthday 2006. I love you more and more each happy belated 13th Birthday on July 30. brother Brodie Banelme. Have an wish, from awry Karen, uncle Andrew, and every day. From your loving wife, From Mom, Dad, and big sister awesome day. Love mommy, daddy "Chops" (Alex Anraine) 2006 The 2040 Watts Family Reunion organizing commiti c. cousins Mercediese and Dakota. Mrs. Karen Mack. Mercediese, and sister Pharyn. Page 16 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - August 24, 2006 fin- Shiltll -5a - August 24, 2006 - Page 17

Nuu -chah -nulth Registry and Treaty Information ... To All Tribes - Please return any medical equipment that you may have 220 Attend Watts Family Reunion Career / Opportunities - y"i- cosh- to -mis Registering events are very important! borrowed from the Tseshaht First Motion roan Cupboard, our medical equipment is Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as Continued from page 15 running low and there are many people in need of this service or if you have any Nicola Tribal Association INTA) possible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration/Statement you would like donate the loan be a medical equipment to to cupboard this would , P.O. Box 188, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 ¿. of Band Affiliation foot and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these greatly appreciated Thanks. at age 41 was pan Á, #202 -2090 Coutlee Avenue consent forms can be obtained through your Band Office mat the N Tseshaht its largest t Tracy Robinson, Health & Social Services Department of lS . Phone (250) 3 78-423 5 Fax 1250) 378 -9119 { i it Office. Registration takes 6 - 8 weeks. P.O. Box 1218, Port Alberni. RC. V9Y 7M1, 724 -1225 demographic group. V- Email: administrationwntanicolaMbal.org Transfers: Are you wishing to transfer to another Band? Write to the Band Reunions are you want to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent TO ALL TLA- O- QUI -AHT FIRST NATIONS MEMBERS beneficial he says. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER to transfer form, also, notify the Band you are currently in and let them know and not just for his Hello everyone, I am working as the Indian Registry Administrator (back up) I family. your intentions. would to update please it in `Every The like my mailing list, may you call to me at the office Nicola Tribal Association provides services to seven Indian Bands in the Merritt family should have Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate either fax or mail would be greatly appreciated Are you and / children area. We a or are seeking full -lime Chief Executive Officer interested in a challenging a said certificates to up date the Indian Registry Lists. A consent form needs to be registered? If your newborn baby has not been registered yet t need a copy of the and rewarding career. Wafts. completed for any name changes. large birth certificate and register. Also if there are any deaths, marriages, and ' -ihe naos of knowing who Are fuming 18 soon? If you would like your own registration number a would like the proper brought in so I can Duties: you divorces certificates register them as Reporting to the NTA Board of Directors, oversees the operations of the weeks well. your family is and then you have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes 6 - 8 (no Lambert family NTA Programs and Services: communicates with Chiefs, Chairperson, Staff, how far it emends longer automatic). Yrl do issue same card from me once in Qpitsaht Community members: and liaise with government and funding agencies_ is long overdue." Watts himself found soars, committee All documents are to be submitted to Rode Little - Indian Registry Any questions please coil me of work 725 -3233 fax 725 -4233 ember the reunion Patricia' Watts who wanted to Thank you. Hazel Curley IRA) both fun, but enlightening as The ideal Administrator at the NTC Office, with the exception of Ditidaht, Hesquiaht, (ITN thank fellow members: Charlie Watts Jr, candidate: well` "From a young age my daughter Huu- ay-eht and Tla- o- qui -eht. Contact these First Nations directly. To have e Must have a Public Administration Degree, Master of Business Administration noticed we demur, Watts, Ray Watts, Dianne Gallic that wave at a lot of people (MBA) degree. status card issued through NTC from these four First Nations please have your TLA -0- QCI -AHT TRIBE MEMBERS (Watts), Marlene Dick, Colleen Peters, or degree of similar nature, and must have a minimum of five on our walks," he said. "She commenced years experience as Indian Registry Administrator fax approval and your information prior to If you are not receiving "Inside Tlaw.qi -aht' newsletter please call your address Mike Lambert, lone Watts, and Kaye a senior management multi. disciplinary role within. First that 'we sure have a lot of cousins don't ruing into the office if possible. in ASAP This mailing list is also used for important tribal mailouts you may not Watts. Food was generously Nations organization we and.' and that captured to me donated by really Be self- motivated. able to work Does your Fist Nation have their membership code in place? If so. and you ant to miss. Tseshaht Council, Pam Watts, Judy Joe, independently and foster a team environment how big our family s' Knowledge would like the above events recorded r "BAND MEMBERSHIP" then it is Forward your address to: Carla Moss c/o Tla- o- qui -aht First Nations, Box 18, Jeannie Albany, Joyce Ili n . Barbara of Nlaka'pamux and Syilx culture; traditions and language an asset f For future reunions to happen it will be Willing to consent to a criminal record check Tofino, B.C. VOR 27.0. Phone: 250 -725 -2765, email: morn islad.net and Charlie Johnson, Mr. I EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as welt up to this generation of adults Many lamigeahi. Preference may be give to a First Nations applicant so Fax: 250- 725 -4233 our Carla Moss and Aladdin Lamp. Your First Nation matt your current address and phone number. they on the tradition. As a child Sterling Local businesses donated goods that can contact you regarding Treaty developments. letters and bulletins. Watts remembers seeing a mix of old helped make the reunion Start Date: Early Fell Fist Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your TO ALLAHOUSAHT MEMBERSHIP and young people at gatherings. People a success includes: Quality Foods, Fairway COMVII Can you please send your current Addresses Ihr Newsletters, and Phone numbers who are elderly now were middle aged Market, Shoppers Drug Mart, Salary: Negotiable depending on experience to Ahousaht Treaty Office. It would be nice to have Phone Numbers for our Urban then said Watts, and their parents or Samos Drugs Capelli Hair Salon, the Hobby Ahousaht Membership Contacts, for future Meetings etc ,feel free to contact: aunts and uncles were the old people. Forward resume and two references by September 15, 2006: Ha'wilth Pa Tuk Ahousaht Comm. Choice Chocolates (250) 670 -9553 - Fax: (250) 670 -9696 et4tp This middle -aged group was responsible Salmonbcnies, the COO Ahousaht Administration for the business Extreme Zone, and General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. VOR IAO of organizing. It's this Arnold !minima.. Human Resources Chair General Ahousaht BC, hooter Clothing. Cash donations were Delivery VOR. IAO generation's turn to accept the PO Dee 188, also generously contributed Toll Free: i- 800 -991 -1433 or 250-670 -9531 responsibility of carrying on such by Hugh 0202 - 2090 First Nation Wars, nanny Watts, Ron Coutlee Avenue ' Ditidaht or Email: ehoceehttrceiv(gtoI duel traditions and Dick sr., and events, and that really Merritt'BC V IK tB8 11 1- 888 -745 -3366 - Fax: (250) 745 -3332 boils Charlie Watts jr. ^ down to one thing says Watts. "My Phone, 250 -378 -4235 PO Box 340 Pon Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M8 "Watts" is a Scottish surname and is TO ALL UCLUELET FIRST NATION BAND generation should he organizing these Fax: 250- 378 -9119 patronymic. or based on the first name - vents," said Watts. "The elders in our Email: administration (rynta.nreclatribel.org MEMBERS AND DESCENDANTS of a father. In this Instance Watts Ehattesaht family should be able loins relax and is the ¡Fe"1 Just a friendly reminder for those who have not yet completed the application for abbreviation of the Christian name 1- 888 -761 -4155 - Fax: (250) 761 -4156 enjoy these things now," he said. "'I Fra enrolment in the Mae -Nulth treaty; if you have not yet completed it could you Walter, Germanic name which, when complete fist of duties and mollification, contact the number above - know lithe participating in organizing PO Box 59 ?Afflicts, B.C. VOP 2A0 please do so as soon as possible. My target date for having applications completed For more information on the Civet errin, Visit hop: //wwmmerritt a/ next years reunion translated means "Strong Ranier." is ruing up very soon. If you have nm already enrolled and if you would like 'Saint Walter' was a priest who The event couldn't have been pulled off USMA Human ]C` -1, Nation information on the Eligibility and Enrolment I can be reached toll free at 1 -877- smuggled bread to the poor who were Community Services Program is currently ..17. 1 Hesquiaht flat without the dedication of many 726 -7341 I am also trying to keep to date, New Tou Free 1- 866 -670 -1181 - Fax (250) 670 -1102 our mailing list up so if we do not have held prisoners. seeking individuals, couples & families to fill the following ,tr. ecotone address could you please let us know. Thank you. s PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C.. VOR 2Z0 needs in our program; Christihr tiro Klotz. Eligibility & Enrolment Coordinator, membership(djafn ca Hupacasath First Nation ATTENTION UCHUCKLESAHT TRIBE MEMBERS Relief Resource Homes (250) 724 -4041 - Fax: (250) 724 -1232 Temporary Resource Homes AND DESCENDANTS _ Permanent Resource Homes PO Box 211 Pon Alberni, B.C.. V9Y 7M7 We are currently accepting applications for enrolment in the -Nnith Treaty. Emergency Resource Homes Huu- ay-aht First Nation Man ~' This notice is posted in our effort to ensure that applications for enrolment forms 1- 250- 728 JPJFk -3414 available for every known person who may he eligible to be enrolled as 1 Individuals & Families need to have an understanding of the Family. Child, AL_ PO Box 70, Bamfield, BC VOR I BO beneficiariesr of the Mae -nuhh final agreement -?,r Community Service Act; USMA's role in relation to the act, as well m the the role of For further information, please contact Tina Robinson at the Uchucklesaht Resource Home parent in relation to the Act. Individuals, couples and families who Ka:'yu:1k11h' /fhe :k'iles7erh' Caps Tribe Once. Phone - 250,724.102 or Toll Free 1.888.724.1832. arc interested in sharing their sale, nurturing, loving home with Children and Youth (250) 332 -5259 - Fax: (250) 332 -5210 arc merged to contact the ayite TO ALL TSESHAHT MEMBERSHIP: I ,. Social Worker at 1.87e- 722 -3232,250 -724 -3232 General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. VOP 110 &'roue-- Please remember when you register your child(ren) with NT1 you must still l register your charge.) to the Band. I do not have names that NT(' has v, if For More information on the application & home -study process call a USMA Mowachaht / Muchalaht ¡a y ` Resource Terry you're one of these members please contact me for Band membership papers as L 1 . 1 Social Worker McDonald or Amber Severinson. (250) 283 -2015 - Fax: (250) 283 -2335 we administer our own membership and only those people on our list is'fseshaht. Toll free - - ._4.d. Youth (800) 238 2933 I do not issue status cards this is done only with Rosic Little or Bail Guar al NTC. Ji 4 Children A in your community need your help. a PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP 1GO m Feel to contact me at liagellicfu shave ea,w call me at 1- 866 -724 -4229. f Chas Watts Tully Watts Bear & Shevaun Watts - tannic Danny Watts Ron Dick Nuchatlaht First Nation 'Mailing Ha- Shilth -5a to Ñuu- chah -nulth Members Sr, Twoonie, Flea Market Doug Robinson, Jessie Hamilton were the oldest descendants and Ashton Watts, Ray Watts, Jr - Poker Tournament (250) 332 -5908 - Fax: (250) 332 -5907 IHa- Shilth -Sa is looking for addresses of Nuu- ehah -nulth (NCN) members who are I was the youngest to attend the Watts reunion Food Donation.: Proceeds, Juice. NOT receiving the paper. HaShilth -Sa is free for Nuu -shah -ninth members. If you ' PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 Faith Watts - Leonie Twoonie !want to receive Ile-Shillb So please your send name (including your middle name I The Watts Family would like to thank the following people Pam Watts -Sockeye. Halibut. Patrick Amos - Leonie Twoonie for initials), complete mailing address, phone number & the name of your Nuu- chah-I aa Tla- o- quiwht First Nations Judy Joe - Potatoes, ham, fish. Ray Sims- Lonnie Twoonie ninth First Nation to: Ha- ShilthSa, P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y 7M2 es. for their generous donations of time, money, door prizes, (250) 725 -3233 - Fax: (250) 725 Aladdin's lamp - Moos meal Gina Pearson - Lonnie Twoonie -4233 heed. [email protected] I auction items and food: Jeannie Albany - Roasts. Lena Johnsen - Flea Market PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. VOR 2Z0 Name: Joyce Bieck - Baking Frank & Alum Johnson - Leonie t We have a special thank you for David Val Hughes !Address: Apartment O. Steve Peters Hamagishi -Chow Mein Twoonie Tseshaht First Nation 'City: Want for stepping into the job as MC at Sylvain Beloit Postal Code: Barbara & Charlie Johnson - Donation. Ron Dick, Sr. - Rank prize. Toll Free: 1- 888 -724 -1225 - Fax: the last minute. There was an emergency (250) 724 -4385 NCN First Nation Name. I Vice Watts - Leonie Twoonie that prevented at ortlerva , our MC from attending Business Donations for Lonnie PO Box 1218 Pon Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M I.. worm. free arip w, r .a..x r na xw a.ewaar- wNation ea n a.m. I Lonnie Twoonie, Fla Market lem Gallic- DI for dance. the last minute and David did Twoonie: Phone Number Donations. Barbara Seland - Door prize. wonderful job to keep things Tuning ! Returned papers are deleted from the mailing list. Warts -.Raffle prize. Uchneklaaht Tribe smoothly. laic ' Quality Foods Fairway Market Crystal Watts Lennie Twoonie (250) 724 -1832 - Fax: 724 -1806 It's up to you to keep us informed of your address! - Kaye Watts- Rattle prize. (250) Salmonbeny's Choice Chocolates I. To get the quality you want in your photos, graphics or ads please email/ Marion Gallic - Fla Market, Potluck Eunice Joe - Door prize. PO Box 1118 Pon Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Volunteers during the reunion: Hobby Comer Stylte Clothing I submit at high resolution, minimum of 175 dp.i. I lunch. Ueluelet First Nation Extreme Zone Sana.. Drugs 2. Please call 724 -5757 if you have any concerns or if your subscription stops, Skiboa - Lonnie Twoonie, Flea Market Main Cooks: lames & Gina Dick (250) 7267342 - Ron Drew Vi Wishart Capelli Hair Salon Shopper's Drug Man I Annie Watts, Ha- Shilth -Sa Administration Assistant I Dorothy Jones - Lonnie 7Woonie Ben & Karen Lucas (Sutherland) Fax: (250) 7267552 Gloria Florence Mike Williams 0110 ' New Email Address, effective immediately Cassy & Rob Bonis- Leonie Twoonie, Ron Drew PO Box ' Heather Freeman Joanne Freeman Cash Donations: 699 Ueluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 hashilahsaanouehahnulth.org , Fla Market Jenny Louie Libby Louie Page 18 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - August 24, 2006 Ha-Shilth-5 - August 24 2006 - Page 19 Cliff and r . .. Ans Klecko's - kekoo Modern MS1lscetlaneous Nookemus ' eyr. Oa. FOR SALE' Gordon Dick Hou-shah. CLASSIFIED FOR RENT: ADS Anon-profit organization has We would like to thank our Wedding, 4,. ninth Art in Gold Silver and Wood rooms to rent, by the day, week or month. family and friends for s June 24, Phone 250-723-9401. c -mail: Aiit,s110ITVe Very reasonable rates for Room and Board. coming to share in our most Ay 2006.A Pon heg retira @shaweg FOR SAI F 2003 Chin Also. there is Boardroom available for happy day, on (4-_f our wedding Alberni. t For more information phone f -^t WANTED f am looking for someone to Blazer, 2-door, blue auto, 723- July 29th. Thank you Josh Wedding make Abalone buttons Call 723-7134. V6, A/C, CD, fogllghte 6511. GI r ' CALL: FOR for our dresses Jun,. leer ' F FOR SALE. Carvings such as coffee table towing pkg.. lake. kms 1181188 REST Equipment for power point I and on . being stranded alas - righk lops. clocks. playas, 6 ' totems, can lots or extras, excellent condition $16,000. fr. DVD presentations. Projector and SP IMATALBERNIAL Screen. By the hour the salon with a broken Kristen a ili 1 rl deb Charlie Mickey 7313176. Placeors Call David at 7234454 or day. Deposit reel d T 1 ep h e: 25.724-5290. phone at the hotel was a Young, J aJ j an order my mail PO Box 73, /dollop, D &M AUT'OCLEAN: "ludo do your little hard on the nerves! Eleanor Manson, Karen Ahenake received. Spemal thanks to Clifford and RC, VOP 2A0 dirty work Automobile cleaning and BOARDROOMS FOR RENT: N the Thank you to Adana and Marken Nookemus, Marie Nookemus, Jeff and Laverne BASKET WFAVING FOR SALE Grad renewal. CARS- 'fRIICKS.RVS BOATI. T bah Administrative Buildings, Port I C CRON !IONS Alberni. For more - fotrnmit Bonnie for taking care of - Cliff Nookemus Jr , James Nookemus, Cook, lack and Deb Cook. Karen and Hat Regalia, Basket, Weaving material, 7429 Pa.Tte Rim Highway. Phone 720- call 24- Tambahl Fire -ore O2fla at the flowers and the cake; Tim Manson, Don Prevost, front Sydney Kraal Haugen, Lisa Johnson, Patrick specializing in Matadi, Hat Parting. 2211. -.84.04Pas man wwaa. aeoaaun:mn (250) 724- woPawnnv 1225 or toll free 1- 888 -]24 -1225. Ben & Hilda Nookemus and While, Lucas Dennis. Nookemus, Jim Vasette, Linda, Rosanne Available to leach a conferences and PROFESSIONAL. BODYWORK: Will (2H)7a4ANa workshops. netabase aew staff for taking such good care of us and those who shared kind words anal be and Sandra Young. Our apologize if we Call Julie t Joseph (250) 72,- dc professional bodywork and painting t4 AWAY* IC Ill 5010451 TRANSITION 9819. years experience. Lara. LYxmnEmr HOUSE our guests with your delicious food and wishes. We would also like to thank you to have missed anyone we appreciate every Marcel Dorward. 723- ra oo EMERGENCY SHELTER: WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, 1033, For Ahmed Women and their Children refreshments. Thanks to everyone for the You made our day all that much more everyone who made our special day so bit of help that we got. Thank you again on mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt FOR SATE: 1 ton crew cab on propane. call 24 hours toll free. 1- 877, 726 -2080. photos and videos. Thank you for the special paint,, being there. perfect we appreciate all the help that we Me & Mes Clifford Nookemus Jr trade beads. I.v. msg. For Steve and Flag 52500.735 -0833. M4arbwnfn v n+ PORT ALBERNI TRANSITION beautiful gifts and a special thank you to Much love, Al & Denise Titian. John m 604- 833 -3645 ore o #141 -n20 6 CHFVY BLAZER 114000miles, HOUSE: Call 724-2223 moll the nearest J997 aarRaM My name is Daphne Peter from the Ucluelet First Nation. I would like to say thank St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. originally from Calif.., white exterior. -.aJaanwn local shelter or crisis center. The BC Elders Gathering Committee would like to thank: you to all of those who made a donation to Daniel (Dotes. Daniel had an Cedar Waver. Baseball caps, bridal grey interline/ / litre vane if interested call HELP LINE FOR CHILDREN: floral bouquets. for sale. Traditional Rudy at(724 -5724) or (730-0105) 310-1234. Lori Campbell for volunteer driving during the BC Elders Gathering, and also for I nfo.unate accident in June 2006. In the last couple of months I have been hats, . WANTED: recruiting the Ahousaht FN group who helped with whop on July 17; fundraising for Daniel, so that we could buy him a lap top. During his time in headdresses, bracelets for trade. ow eewe Medical Equipment such as whupelth_weannelaáhaw.ea whalchairs etc. Sheila and Mike Tom for all their help and contributions; rehabilitation Daniel will now be able to do more training. I would liken put in a email Marine Can be dropped off at the ROSE AMBROSE: Tseshaht Band Office. 5000 Mission Joe and Geraldine Tom for the beautiful paddles and other contributions; special thank you to my daughter Sabrina Surprenant for helping we with the bottle Basket weaving, MOTOR AND PROPS FOR SALE' XL- Road, Port Alberni. shawls, baskets. headbands, roses, etc. I15- Mercury/2004Opti -Max 2 TS .G TRUCKING SERVICE Moving Contact Gail K. Gus at 724- I hate,. FN group who also helped with set -up on July 17; drive, it was a lot of work on hot sunny day. stroke. 4- 1225. Also teach 723 -2106. Blade SS prop tat 150 or NO Yamaha. 5 - And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Ges, Ka:'y s:'k'th'/Ck'tles7et'h', and The Naive Coumvorker and Counselling Assn.. DURN PILE /CEDAR FURNITURE: 5231 Hector Road, Pon Alberni, B.C. FOR SALE: Custom built food can with of BC for their print level sponsorship contributions; Donations were made by: Blade SS prop for 115 Yamaha or Mercury. Tables confer table - shelves -end tables - Contact: Lew Jack Jr Phone: 050)724-3975. spill, deep fryer, sink, water pump, and lots Ministry of Energy, Oil and Petroleum, Oil and Gas Division, for their Linda McKay* District of Ucluelet Sabrina Surprenant 250-332 -5301 night stands - Iv stands. Will make any FOR sal Moodier and Spline nets FOR 111ßF Pickup truck and driver. .Need of storage. I owner. 56500, ebe. 7244383. contribution of water coolers and bottled water, George Nenzel Shirley Mack Martin Surprenant L -40' 'n. Call Robin 730 -2223. made lo order. ('all Roben Johnson Se something tranapeined or lowed" FOR SAI r: Seaside Ads emotes in Torino DuQuah Gallery, and Dumas Freight for in -kind Doug Muir Company donations; Daphne Peter ABTIRT: Anne M. Robinson -Cedar bark (250) 724x790 Dampen ohmic furniture, fridge, stoves, $695.000.00 Serious Inquiries Call 725- St Jean's Cannery for donating canned fish; Barbara Lee Cop Can/Gregsov s Jewell'', artwork. including abler rosa, FOR SAI r; Area "G" Al Troll License outboard motors, your Mutt carne or travel 3448 OR 725 -8329 ask for Steve or Cindy Five Star Embroidery & Silk Screen Ltd. (Nanaimo) for all your work on taking orders 723 -4827, 37.5 II. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 251/- railer towed or moved. By the km and by Dennis. All those who souvenirs, and your many in-kind donations; donated their bottles during the bottle drive and those that bought Au the nHe basket weavae ,rase *ken 67045)] or leave a swage at the the hour ('all 250-724 -5290. FOR SAI F: Anyone interested in buying Again, a huge thank you to all sponsors who contributed to the success of the 5050 tickets. Grand tom] was $128725 and proem. by Linda Edgar of Mewl, Ahoivaht Administration m0(110e at 2511 - FREE 1 ANGCAC.F CI ASSFR: at calm & sweatpants, blankets and baby 670 -9563. Elden (lathcrine. 3 comer grass and swamp gross, please cal HupacasaB Hall. Language Instructor - Tat blankets, denim handbags. Put your order FOR SALE: New and Used Barclay Sound in with Doreen Community Events 754-0955, in Nanaimo Tomb. Monday and Wednesday Nights.. 7 and Anna Dick at 250 204- Sockeye Nets. (250) 923 -9864. Inn to 9 pm. (Bring your own pen and 2480. Chiefs hat for sale. BI nl DING: Will ' CANOE build canoe, or P.O. Patenting Skills for Parent and LOST- (during the A(GM) a gold ring with The family All hats are different, each how to build canoe. Call Harry Lavas of the late Wahmeesh- George Watts Tots. Fridays from 3 -4 dart EVERYONE. s ve design on f and it also has a small similar to this one 724 Invite everyone to a Memorial Potlatch to celebrate George's life on -1494. 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