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Huu-ay-aht Uyaqhmis.A Rich History, A Bright Future. July - August 2010 Issue 22 PREPARED FOR T HE FU T URE Countdown to Treaty Implementation It’s been an exciting month for Nuu-chah-nulth graduates. The festivities began on Thursday, June 17th, when students and staff of VAST, Choices, and partner sites Effective Date, April 1, 2011: 274 Days from at Tseshaht, Ditidaht, Hot Springs, Tin Wis, Esowista, and Opitsaht gathered to July 1, 2010 celebrate at the Capitol Theatre. 57 graduates were in attendance, but the programs contributed in some way to the graduation of over 130 students in SD#70 in 2010. Next, the Nuu-chah-nulth graduation class of 2010 gathered in Anacla at the House THIS MON T H : of Huu-ay-aht on Saturday, June 26th (pictured above) to acknowledge the successes HE EX T HAP T ER of all Nuu-chah-nulth graduates this year. From the moment the Paawats t’aat’neeis T N C led the graduates into the room through the cedar arch, the scene was set for a very special and memorable graduation ceremony. There were 76 Nuu-chah-nulth gradu- ates from SD 70 and SD 84. Finally, Alberni District Secondary School held their graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 30th, and 35 Nuu-chah-nulth graduates PAGE 4...CLASS OF walked the stage at the AV Multiplex. 2010 We are understandably proud of our youth as they succeed and prepare for the next chapter of their lives. As you will read inside this month’s issue of Uyaqhmis, Huu-ay-aht youth of all ages have something to say about how they are connected to PAGE 5...YOU T H their communities and to the world we live in. They are thinking about the future, SURVEY RESUL T S their role in it, and what it will mean to be a Huu-ay-aht citizen after Treaty Imple- mentation. We are excited to share the results of the HFN Youth Survey with you, along with a special feature on the Pachena Bay Campground, the Youth Forum, PAGE 6...PA C HENA BAY community news and photos for this special expanded summer edition of Uyaqhmis. CA M PGROUND See you in September and have a wonderful summer! PAGE 9...HHAAHHUUPA If undeliverable, please return to: PM 41913515 Huu-ay-aht First Nations Treaty Office rd Regular Features: 3483 - 3 Ave., 2. HFN Leadership Updates 3. Council Corner 9. Language and Culture Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4E4 10. Our Community 11. Community Calendar 12. One Word at a Time HUU -AY -AH T FIRS T NA T IONS A Rich History, A Bright Future HFN LEADERSHIP UPDA T ES lence in any way, shape or form. The Huu-ay-aht First Nations will COUN C IL MESSAGE do everything in its power to ensure that those who would commit Whereas the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Chief and Council such illegal and harmful acts will see justice done. The Huu-ay-aht Huu-ay-aht Uyaqhmis= is printed has been made aware of the violence and illegal activity government understands that these events are symptoms of deeper ten times per year to foster com- challenges to the community, and that these challenges must be munity awareness and involve- resulting directly from the abuse of drugs and alcohol in ment among a population of over the Huu-ay-aht community, the Huu-ay-aht First Nations addressed in order to help prevent such things from occurring in six-hundred and fifty people Chief and Council will work with the administration and the future. In addition to a law regulating the public consumption Huu-ay-aht Uyaqhmis= promotes the Anacla Community Consultative Group to explore the the recovery of the Huu-ay-aht of alcohol and against public intoxication on Huu-ay-aht lands, policy options surrounding the control and regulation of dialect of the Nuu-chah-nulth lan- the Huu-ay-aht government will work with the administration and guage, culture and principles. An drug and alcohol consumption in Huu-ay-aht lands. additional goal is to increase com- the community of Anacla to see that proper care, treatment and munity skills and capacity as the support are made available for those Huu-ay-aht citizens who are Huu-ay-aht First Nations prepare This motion was passed at the Huu-ay-aht Chief and affected by drug and alcohol abuse. for Effective Date of the Maa-nulth Council meeting held in the Anacla Village on June 22nd, 2010. It Treaty on April 1st, 2011. Finally, If the entire Huu-ay-aht community is to be prepared for Uyaqhmis= aims to promote know- was moved in response to the disturbing report of violence brought its new world of self-government, we are honour bound to be the ledge of Huu-ay-aht First Nations’ to Council that occurred just days before the meeting. The mo- culture and language with inter- change we wish to see in our community. ested readers both nationally and tion is merely the first step in a plan of action that the Huu-ay-aht May this be but one of many small steps into our bright internationally. government will take to address this serious threat to community future... health, peace and safety. Send any letters to the editor, Chuu. comments, questions or requests The government has never, and will never, condone vio- to the Huu-ay-aht Communica- tions Department. Contact in- formation is found below. • Elections Act: rules that determine how the nation elects its leaders Please note that the HFN Com- TREA T Y IM PLE M EN T A T ION : munications Department reserves • Referendum & Recall Act: describes the process for voting the right to select submissions on a topic and how to remove a member of government by a based on theme and content and HEAL T HY LANDS , citizen vote. may edit materials for grammar and space. We are committed • Financial Administration Act: the rules for the annual bud- to accuracy in our reporting. If gets that determine the revenues and expenditures of the HFN a mistake is made, please let us HEAL T HY PEOPLE government including reporting procedures and accountabil- know and we will correct it in our April 1, 2010 is nine months away! At the time of this writing, next issue. ity. Council and Committee members are preparing for Community • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: es- Items not selected for publication Consultation meetings in Anacla, Port Alberni, and on the lower tablishes the transparency of HFN government activity and in this newsletter may be pub- mainland to discuss the Huu-ay-aht Land Use Plan (LUP). Over lished on the Huu-ay-aht website, states the rules for the protection of citizens’ private informa- the past four years, there have been ongoing community meetings and as above, may be edited for tion and records. space and grammar. with Huu-ay-aht members to gather feedback and input, and this • Citizenship and Treaty Enrolment Act: defines requirements has been incorporated into the LUP that will be presented to mem- The Huu-ay-aht Communica- of citizenship in the HFN and details procedure for applying bers at the end of June. You can think about the LUP as being very tions Department is governed by for citizenship and treaty enrolment. the Huu-ay-aht Communications similar to a zoning plan that you might see for any city, municipal- Committee, a group selected • Government Act: details the structure of the HFN govern- ity, or electoral region in the regional districts of the province. It by the Huu-ay-aht First Nations ment and defines how the government makes and implements Chief & Council. will be presented with accompanying descriptive maps. The LUP decisions describes the broad objectives and policies for The balance of legislation is on track for Huu-ay-aht, will guide all future development on completion by November 30th, 2010. These in- Huu-ay-aht lands, and supports the Huu-ay-aht clude the Lands Act (land title, land management, Vision so that future generations of Huu-ay-aht We, the Huu-ay-aht people, envision environment, community plan), the Resource can reach their greatest potential. At the same a proud, self-governing, and sover- Management Act (includes forestry), Huu-ay-aht eign nation. Isaak will guide us as we time, the LUP places much importance on the work together to establish a healthy, Appeal Tribunal Act (establishes a group of inde- recognition of citizens as stewards and caretakers prosperous and self-sustaining com- pendent officials who act as the final word on any munity where our culture, language, of the natural environment, and ensures that all and all law-related conflicts within the HFN gov- spirituality and economy prosper for development is done in an environmentally sensi- the benefit of all Huu-ay-aht ernment), Offence Act (establishes the penalties tive and sustainable manner. for breaking Huu-ay-aht laws), Property Tax Act, The “made-in-Huu-ay-aht” legislation is th and Constitution Act. HUU -AY -AH T FIRS T NA T IONS also on target for completion by November 30 , The next nine months will be an exciting CO mm UNI C A T IONS 2010. There are a number of pieces that are to be O mm I tt EE time for all Huu-ay-aht, with a lot of complex information being C completed by July 31st, 2010. Drafts will be placed on a password [email protected] presented to members.