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A n timed I: r Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu -chah- nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product oil Vol. 38 - No. 3 - Feb. 10, 2011 haa"sitsa "Interesting- News" Sales Agreement No. 40047776 Social issues forum draws healthy crowd I

1 By Denise Titian Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter

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Hupacasath- Building Bridges was the theme at the third annual Nuu -chah- nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Social Issues Forum held Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 at ár the Hupacasath House of Gathering. NTC President Cliff Atleo spoke to a crowded room, saying he was excited ft, 4 \p about the forum. y ' . . w "When we talk about social issues we Sry talk about language, housing, education, economics, and independence," he said. - He told the people they must work together to make their communities stronger by becoming healthy, and decolonizing themselves. "We need to knock down barriers and commit to making changes," he advised. Port Alberni Mayor Ken McRae talked about the forum then. "Just from the city's perspective, building bridges is something we've been working with all our lives," he ir. said. McRae recalled a time when Port , r, V ta Alberni was booming and how some of Liar.. . organizations didn't work together. Denise Titian "We didn't communicate at the time Northern Region dancers give shawls to residential school survivors at Nuu -chah -nulth Social Issues Forum. and that can be detrimental for the peo- ple," said McRae. But organizations addressed at future meetings. began working together and places like The remaining two days were filled Chief makes ' a seniors in with by resource National Fir Park Village, home the presentations various city, serve as a shining example that the people who each made presentations on city and first nations can work together things like mental health, justice, vio- to make things happen. lence, physical health and nutrition. appearance at forum Florence NTC Mental Health Manager Tina NTC Executive Director ple better. Wylie acknowledged Hupacasath ha'wi- Rader talked about family violence and t By Denise Titian He also acknowledged Joseph ih and their chief and council for allow- how it affects one's mental health. She Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter (Barney) Williams of Tla- o- qui -aht who to be carried the mental health resources ing the important business outlined works for the AFN on residential school t adding that coun- out in their territories. She expressed available at the NTC, issues. gratitude to the organizers, resource peo- sellors do travel to the communities. Hupacasath - Assembly of First Nations "So at the national level there are two ple and to Assembly of First Nations "When children witness family vio- (AFN) National Chief Shawn A -in -chut Nuu -chah -nulth there," said Atleo. National Chief A -in -chut, Shawn Atleo, lence there is potential for them to bring Atleo made a special appearance at the The national chief also talked about for making time to attend the forum. that into the future unless something is Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council (NTC) IndigenAction, an initiative led by the "Our definition of social issues could done to restore the relationship and to Social Issues Forum Jan. 26. AFN Youth Council that is designed to

Ij be very different from that of our neigh- stop the cycle of violence," she said. Dozens of people stopped to shake hands support and enhance opportunities for bours; they can differ from age group to David Zyrd is a mental health counsel- with him and chat as Atleo slowly indigenous people through active age group. We need to be open- minded lor who has worked with the NTC for 16 approached the microphone for his pres- lifestyles, sport and fitness. as we hear from others about solutions," years, helping people with family vio- entation. Through IndigenACTION, Atleo said he Wylie told her audience. lence, anger management, communica- "I am happy to be home," he said with and other national leaders will be partic- NTC Vice President Priscilla Sabbas- tion and parenting issues. Zyrd talked a big smile. He thanked his people for the ipating in a marathon as a way to show Watts noted that this was the third forum about those who went to residential continued support and prayers. "Without the people we can create health for our- since 2009 and each year organizers try school and how they didn't have their you I wouldn't be here," he told them. selves. to build on each set of recommendations parents there and consequently were par- Atleo talked about the monumental How do we achieve health, well -being from the forum before. Given the broad ented very harshly by residential school responsibility of not only hearing from, and balance, asked Atleo. scope of social issues, she pointed out staff. but also representing thousands of first "Think about treaty negotiations and topics may be missed due to "There's help and support for those that some nations people across Canada. He about ha'wilthmis (of chieftainships). So time constraints. She invited people to who can't control their tempers and hurt acknowledged those who work by his often our leaders talk about rights and contact the NTC if there are things not the ones they love," he said. side and also those in the community who title, yet what confronts our families on being covered that they would like Continued on page 4. work hard to make the lives of their peo- Continued on page 4.

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Ha-.5'41120 -5r «weeper is LETTERS and KLECOS Challenges highlighted in published by the Trams ,V,, - bah -north Tribal Coined Ha- Shilth -S'a will include letters remised from its readers. . Letters MUST he signed for distribution to the members of the by the writer and have the wr 's full name, address and phone number on then. Nuu- chah -nulth Fisheries Observer BC Representative for twelve NTC-member First Nations, Names can be withheld by request. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. as well its other interested groups We runt the right to edit subtitled material for clarity, brevity, grammar and good and individuals, February 28 - March ,a 2011 ere. 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I l«.Shilth.Sa includes paid advertising. but Geotrust Canada, DFO and Uu- a -thluk are offer- and Youth, in which she notes the chal- for delegated agencies is threatening our this does not imply Ha- ,Shi /tltSe err Nuu -chah -ninth Tribal Council recommends or a Nun _chah -aultb Tribal Could! ing to day Nuu -chah -ndth Fisheries observer lames presented to families and children ability to continue this import work, endorses the of the ads. P.O. Bue 1353, content training course. This program will include both by serious poverty, inadequate housing, and delaying tnew funding to B.C. agen- Port Alberni, B.C. at -sea and dockside observer training, with a fo- fragmented systems and generational cies for years while providing it in other VON' 7512. Council ofHa wiih Meeting cus on grolmdfish and salmon fisheries. Class- parts of the country is grossly Telephone: (250) 724 -5757 ai, lab time, guest speakers, and field trips Our embers struggle with more than inequitable. Fax: (250) 723-0463 will be part of the training. A of the topics their share of such challenges, and NTC NTC agrees that there is a need for declared has worked for decades to overcome holders' resources to Respect for title f improve housing, especially covered will be: rete page urn r,u::hohnulth.arg farms down in his minion. Ile said them. Consistent with the principle of given the extent of mold contamination Want ish tsawalk (everything is By Debora Steel Main and thee mining operator Catch Monitor /Observer Programs, roles and duties con- in west coast horn and the links nested) we have strive, Ifa-Shilth -Sa Reporter currently exploring in Ahousaht territory Selective Fishing Methods to secure the betty mold and respiratory disease 2011 rates: relationships, resources and authorities to Contacted at the closing oldie Nuu - Subscription are the only operations respecting his First Nation fisheries co-management and monitor- better serve our people. These include chah -nulth Social Issues $35.00 per year In Canada and S40 per hi houlthee Chiefly lends). ing programs Forum on outreach nursing service and programs year in the U.S.A. and $45 per year in Tseshaht -Chief Bob Chamberlin of the Wally Samuel was one of Ahousaht's Thursday, NTC Vice President Priscilla Data collection and noto-taking for parents with infants. We foreign countries. Payable tithe Kwicksutaineuk -Ah- Kwaw -Ah -Mish negotiators for the protocol agreement. are pleased Sabbas -Wares said, "The care of our chit. General vessel and dockside fishing operations to have some successes, but saddened Nuu-choh-nulth tribal Careen. First Nation (Gilford Island) attended the He said Mainstream "was the only ones- dren and families is of utmost priority of Fish classification and use of dichotomous keys that there continue be Council of lie wiih meeting at Mehl pony that has cane to us and respected to tragedies, espe- the leaders and community members Manugcr'I:di:, Use of dissecting/sampling equipment and biologi- cially in urban areas. within our Nations. We Mats on Jan. 18 to face the hereditary our authority in our territory." fully expect the Deban Sian cal sampling methods (what, why, how) including: NTC appreciates the a chiefs of the Nuu -shah -nulth territories. are wild salmon people," said focus to "do provincial and federal governments to (2501724 -7777 -Paw (150) 723.0(6) and DNA samples, parasite samples, fin ray & better job of equipping the hard -working support "I stand here and I apologize," he said. Samuel. "Wild fish people. We do love our agency in the work as we debaresteebAIm wik. we ths removal, aging professionals in our child- serving and Chamberlin said he was looking to our wild fish. Our protocol contains very structures, length & weight continue to move forward on developing health care systems with the necessary build bridge and hear concerns about strict conditions. They (Mainstream) are measurements, and sex determination culturally responsive methods of Administration Assistant two training and support to do a more g the things that he had possibly said in his told where they can per the farms." He Types of tags used in fisheries s for children. This includes Annie Rows -Warn (Ext. 2 effective job in these campaign to fight fish farms in his own explained there are pristine areas charted (Tart reading and navigational understanding kinds of challeng- addressing all the issues that can be detri- 1250)724- 5757 - fax: 50) 723.0461 ing situations." As the senior delegated mental to a family's emotional, spiritual, xnnh.reaMnx territory. out in the protocol. Protected also are .arh0hnnlA aboriginal agency in B.C. we were also social and physical "At no time has there been any effort spawning beds and clam beds and other Formmore information and to request an applica- health. Our agencies pleased with the RCY finding that', hen cannot be funded based on the number of Central Region arpmner t to be disrespectful," Chamberlin areas of the environment. form to attend this training, contact Norine Chief Bob Chamberlin the delegated Aboriginal Agency had full children that are iu care. Our Denise Titian explained. He said there may have been -We know who you are," Magnin. , Uu- a -thluk Capacity Building Coordina- placed delegation, the roles and responsibilities agencies must be funded to be able to NEW (250) 724 -5757 (Frt. 260) some confusion comments made by potable water issues with the federal gov- told Chamberlin. "We respect you. You n- or by email at norinemess- 7-ftt appeared to be clear.... and had signifi- provide education Hint 25N773-04-62 representatives of eminent. and then he turned his attention were there singing with us in Calgary to mail.com. and prevention to cant capacity to address a range of con- build winger fmllies.- denise.titian(prxaotah,rel sure Tuwalaineuk Tribal Council to which towardward the aquaculmre opera at the get A -ìn -chat (national chief of the (itu-a-tlIlAk Kwicksutaineuk -Ah- Kwaw -Ah -Mash is a request of the title holders of his commu- Assembly of First Nations) elected." Audio / Video Technician ember. He said those representatives nity, Maquina said he was not offended by Correction: 235) In the don. 13, 2011 edition of Ha- Shilt5Se in a story entitled "Heaquiabt Mike Watts 1Fxt. did not speak for Kwicksutaineuk-Ah- h Chamberlin said he had the highest what Chamberlin was doing in his own bflikahhau "0)124-515] - fax: (o--Sol 173-04h1 Kwon' -Ark -Mich or Chamberlin either. respect for the Nuu -drab -ninth and territory, but it is jobs that Ahousaht is ha'wiih open Rights and Title office'..« reported both that a Rights and Title nor nAnnanaa maw-halm.. Chamberlin spoke before the entire remembered fondly standing with them c erred about. office is set to open in Hot Springs Cove, and that the office is currently open group of Nuu -chat -north ha'wiih. but his the day they won their fishing rights case oHe thanked Chamberlin for coming in Hot Springs Cove. After checking in with Hesquiaht Administration ere Chant Stokes Represenniye Join us on facebook words were directed specifically to the in BC Supreme Can. before the Council of Ha'wiih and have learned that currently there is not a Rights and Title office operating in Holly Stacking Ahousaht contingent. Ahousaht has fish In response to Chamberlin's comment, standing up to speak to the issue. Hot M50) +e Fax:1250172)446) Search: Hashilthsa Ntc Springs Cove. We apologize for any confusion or embarrassment our farms within in territory, and recently Ahousaht Tyee Ha'wilth Maquina Tseshaht Chief Councillor Les Sam t (Fxtamion 202) error may have caused. negotiated a renewed protocol agreement Lewis George explained how the also thanked Chamberlin for addressing kal/y..mrAA(rahaaM.hnalrh.«,g with Mainstream Canada, one of the Ahousaht/Mainstream protocol came the Council of Ha'wiih. largest salmon farming operations on about, even with some opposition to fish "I admire his courage, and standing Canada's West Coast. fanning within his territory. before or and dealing with this issue," 71 b DEADLINE: The Norwegian company's operations But the protocol put Ahousaht people Nuu -chah -ninth Tribal Council Vice- BC hydro W have been the target of Chamberlin's oil. to work, president Priscilla Sabbas -Watts said she Please are that the deadline fior soh. FOR GENERATIONS icism for some time, One third of the fish "We didn't want to see our guys on the knew first -hand the respect Chamberlin missions for our next issue'h fairing operations are in Nuu- ehah -nith welfare line," Maquinna said. "Welfare has for the Nuu -chah -ninth people. Feb. la lad 1. territory, and one third is in Chamberlin's isn't going to feed them like they -his our honor to have you stand Ann that doe. matnw animated anal us. I in regard and `«Wand apprupriare e. «.a tr Mena. erritory. should." before hold you high JOIN OUR TEAM ,,, wed placement «au, d manna« a nrll t Chamberlin said he respected the title Maquina said logging had destroyed with respect." levant, sin he included le Me holders' right to decide what kinds of the fishing in the riven and streams. In closing, Chamberlin thanked the BC HYDRO IS AN EQUAL Allman. Wan. development they will allow within their "We're just starting to get the honing Nuu- chah -nulth for taking the time to In an ideal weid. submission would own territories. Indeed, when speaking to stocks back after overfishing (occurred)," Mach him. OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M'Ntied ratio. than band .written. Ha- Shilth -Sa during recent March for the tyre explained, "I appreciate this very much because it Ankles can be sent by e-mail to Wild Salmon through Vancouver, "We don't want to ere the salmon dis- help me underslnd the different per- LEARN MORE ABOUT BC HYDRO CAREER AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES hashilthsaMenmmchahnulth.omg Chamberlin made certain the papa appear. We disagree with the reasons why spectives, and it helps me to be able to (Windows PC4 understood he respected the Ahousaht the salmon are disappearing." He said stand up and represent you in the Ra ' gala Submitted pictures must include a brief ha'wiihs' decision to allow fish fanning logging and overfishing are the culprits. figure." Chamberlin was recently elected t Skilled trades Legal Construction Services Power Line Construction o return description of &irons) and within their territories. Maquinna said he heard Chamberlin's as ice -president of the Union of BC Technologist 8iechnician Management Engineering Services and Ma tin na address. said he had been and he is saving the ian Chiefs. Ile chief of complaints, "all for Financer Accounting Marketing & Communication Environmental Services Transportation Pictures with no return address will Kwicksutaineuk -Ah- Kwaw -Ah -Mish for salmon" Rut he said he can't have peo- will be with the Nouhrhahwulth to 'I Environment Engineering Vegetation M Business Support remain on file. AllOw two four weeks g Moms six years. 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We look shall be no liability for non , Om Phone 6066236601 Fax 6066233299 Cell 6043163363 ahodgi,uLprecurementg,bchydroror,m to your combined input and support. - rial spate mailable in the paper (.ward e the ol'any advertisement beyond Toll free 077 461 0161 pannie.crenmergabchyaro.cam Kleeo! bohydro .cool/careers dimrial deadlines hems adhered to Klec, amount paid for such advertise--Misc. by cmmñbumrs. ments 1- Page 4 - 1la- Shilth -Sa - Feb. 10, 2011 Nutrition and fitness advice Feb. 10, 2011 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 5 disease. RCMP seek Aboriginal auxiliary officers By Dense Titis Instead drink lots of water and replace lr Ha- Shilth-Se Reponer IV watching with exercise. background check There are 80 hours of able by Tribal Police, din RCMP, By Denise Titian Ile Doig works in Tofu. and in Pon classroom training spread out to a couple role will be to assist in keeping Ha-Shilth -Sa Reporter Hupacaeath- Participants of the final day Alberni. Good nutrition, she says, results days week. the the peace. b" Once completed suc- of the Nuu -chah -nulth 'Tribal Council in good health. costal applicant is sworn in as a mem- Provincial laws and regulations Social Issues Forum received valuable Personal Trainer Scott Beckett woke ber of auxiliary and receives a uniform. that apply to everyone are also Port Alberni -The RCMP are looking information about healthy eating and fit- up a sleepy crowd with some gentle The auxiliary force is good for those enforceable on reserve. The for first nations people who would like ness tips from local experts. warm up exercises. He offered fitness considering a career in the RCMP Residential Tenancy Act does not to begin career in policing. Corporal Dr. Jeannie Doig, naNropalhic physi- pointers to help achieve healthy hear. because it gives them a taste for what it's apply on reserve, but the RCMP Colin Banks is in charge of auxiliary laIk helps people overcome common "Exercise strengthens your bean which like. can sand by to keep the peace recruitment. And he spoke at the Nuu - health issues by treating the cause and in turn pumps more efficiently so it The Aboriginal cant training program when an is taking place. chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Social net the symptoms and she does hl with works less than an untrained heart," he is available for those between the ages of A band ecan displooc the Liquor Issues Forum held Jan. 26 and Jan. 27. what Mother Nature has provided. Her explained, adding, -when the hen works 19 and 29 and is like a summer student Control and Licensing Act by "We are looking for more first nations focus at the forum was nutrition. less it lasts longer." program. Trainees spend three weeks in enacting 4mi- intoxicant or dry people to be in our depattmnt, he said, When patient mats with Dr. Doig He recommends exercise programs Regina then 14 weeks work over the reserve BCRs. Bailiffs can seize adding first nations make up only four for the first time they should expect 90- should start out slaw. summer in the community. chattels or personal properly sold per cent of the RCMP weak force, and minute tial consultation. During the "If you're sedentary, walk on a flat Other RCMP officers attended the under a conditional sales agree- that's too low. fir t visit Doig will look at everything, level for five or ten minutes to van, then social issues forum and presented infor- ment on reserve. Banks says it normally takes two to including diet and stress levels, and she increase time and intensity t little every motion about the challenges of working There is nothing to prevent three years to get into RCMP treadle cause, not the symptoms. day in order to build fitness level pain- auxiliary on RCMP officers from entering training, but you are aboriginal your She offers din plans for healthy weight lessly." if Sergeant Jeff Preston with the Torino reserves for the delivery of routine application is expedited, taking about management and proper nutrition. She Cardio exercise is anything that works Detachment, and Sergeant Jeff Swann or emergency policing services. one year. ells people they can get started by goo. the large muscles of the body like walk- and Constable Kyle Ushock both of Municipal bylaws, like those "That's how important it is to us," be `l ting rid of all sugar, salt and fat -loaded ing and running. Ucluelet Detachment, were on hand to that apply to fireworks. parking, said, adding auxiliary officers are heavi- junk food. Rather than starving all day "Do Cardio four to six times a week - present information about the Charter of noise and land use, only apply to Restorative Justice President ly replied upon by RCMP officers. on a restrictive diet, she tells people to anything using the big muscles of the Rights versus Band Council Resolutions reserve land inside of city limits. Christina Spence Protean RCMP auxiliary officers are unpaid eat small amounts of healthy snacks body -and that keeps your heart rate up and what BCRS are enforceable by the The Motor Vehicle and Highway volunteers. They get to wear a uniform very two to three hours to curb sugar - walking, running, skipping." RCMP. Traffic Acts apply to highways, but not the consequences of their offence and similar to that an RCMP officer, but cravings. Gyms and fitness centers are always of Sgt. Swann said police officers work private roads. make restiMtion. Recidivism rates are they don't carry firearms. Common hideouts for food additives busy right after the New Year, but anon with the Canadian Charter of Rights and The RCMP have working relationships much lower than those going through We rely on them to ride along with are sugary drinks, packaged meats like dance drops off sharply after the first few Freedoms. Band bylaws, he explained with some Nuu -chap -ninth nations where the conventional Imo system. us to tell us about the people, the area. wieners and sausage, which contain weeks of the year. are not enforceable by the RCMP if they they meet with band councils to identify Tara George, Regional Victim toms, the place," said Banks, adding it is chemicals that can cause cancer. "Make it your priority," he said, adding are contrary to the Charter. specific priority areas and how best to Services Manager, Correctional Services a low risk position. She warns against drinking out of alu- some find it helpful to exercise first thing The Charter, which came into law in serve the communities with their limited Canada, delivered an overview of pro- An auxiliary officer might guard minum cans and barbecuing in aluminum in the morning to get it out of may 1982, applies to every Canadian citizen resources. Preston ,is working with grams and services available to victims foil now that it has been shown that alu- Ile willing to adapt your exercise pro- crime attend community func- and guarantees certain fundamental free- Ahousaht on the drafting of band bylaws of crime. along with officers, minum has been linked to Alzheimer's gram and believe in yourself. dons assist doms and rights to Canadian citizens. that could be enforceable by RCMP offi- "There are counselling services for o with crime prevention programs and Band Council Resolution, or BCR, cers once passed. women and children who have been they must volunteer about 15 hours per Assembly First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn \ smarm Anon. powers are found in the Indian Act. Ile noted that when Ahousahl banished impacted by domestic violence and of month. Change starts from within Enforcement is primarily the reaponsibil- members to treatment in recent years, Victim Link is a 24 -hour hotline (1 -800- Those interested in becoming an - where Continued from page I. ty of the hand bylaw enforcement officeritffice et m though the RCMP support the effort 653 -0808) confidential inner.. Mars officer must submit a resume,, to clean the community, officers coma tion we accessed. Zyrd worn on to say that hurting toyed an"To our residential school people, we or tribal police if there are any. But if the uy attend an interview and go through.a Atleo BCR has provisions which are enf e- do no more than keep the peace in cases There is a Crime Victim Assistance uses say he safety, mean harm to says door'. only physical want welcome home," contin- where people did not want to go. Ile said Program designed to offset costs associ- but can mean anything that causes a ued. "I hope this gesture, the spirit edam RCMP cannot forcibly remove hand ated with impacts of crime which can loved one pain, be it physical or emo- being, of our teochings, moves you The embers from reserve unless the nation include counselling services and travel portal. longest journey you will ever take is the has a BCR with very specific information to and from court hearings. John Cameo a Quú new outreach journey within," he said. security must be in hand, Preston explained. He said that For manor vi s, G rge explained, worker in Port Alberni, says NTC's Kyuquot elder Patsy Ninlaye offered the courts have ruled that if banishments news of the imminent release of the octal health services are available to these words of advice: "Leave the were part of Nuu- shah -nulth tradition, offender can be n frightening time. all Nuu -chah-nulth. Counsellors in the garbage behind. Whatever you're carry- then it can be done, but RCMP will only Victims service workers providese program have travelled to outlying com- ing, throw it away." the focus everyday enforce with an appropriately- worded resource people who will help the vim mosaics to help people there. Regional She told the people that she wanted Continued from page I. "We cant really separate social pro- BCR. tim access direct service and inform, coordinators have been hired to help the them to move forward in a positive way. a day -to-day basis is safety," he pint. grams and rights and title, the há wiih Restorative Justice President Christina w about the offenders return to the nations access services. "Residential school issues have held us dout. and their people most work together in Spence Protean was at the forum to community. And to off services to During a question and answer session, back long enough," she said. "Do things "It's about vulnerability, relationships order to move forward," said Atleo. Education transforms speak about restorative justice models make the transition as smooth as possi- Wally Samuel talked about youth vio- you can be proud of, and to the men, step between family members and the safety When it comes to education, the AFN and how they work. She said the idea for ble. lence. up and take care of women and children," of our people. Think about I, mho engaged aboriginal post-secondary stu- restorative justice is based on First The justice department is has recently "Sometimes Nuu- chah -nulth youth she added. dreams into reality. Jones, (the girl who went missing in dents across Canada in a virtual summit, Nations models of correction. It is an started providing travel assistance for come to Port Alberni and sometimes Linos Lucas, an NTC employee who Duncan and who was later found man or online group discussion. The AFN, alternative to the criminal justice system victims of crime and a support there's violence amongst them. what is works with youth, struggled with his dmod) and the missing and murdered led by A- in-chut, held tbeir discussion which can be a long, drawn out process. attend parole hearings of Men offender. the NTC doing to prevent youth vio- emotions as he described social issues urged people more proactive women u the Melon case," said Atleo.. Jan. 27. They explored issues and solo. Camosun welcomes you. lasting months. Restorative Justice is She lobe Inane'" he asked. Samuell added he revolving around youth. Lucas said many Them have been attack,son wllth- lions relating to First Nation p mesa quicker, usually up to weeks. It Is about about applying for victims services would like to see more help for men youth blame their anger and resulting hi is government Indian regis- ondary education. repairing the harm done to the communi- funding to gee counselling for those who who are living in violent situations. poor behaviour on the fact that Their And your dreams. tration, where Ottawa decides with a A major issue surrounds first ration ty and also about offender accountability. need it when it comes to reintegrating At the end of day one a group of grandparents went to residential school, stroke of the pen who gets to be n schools and funding inequities. The community is involved along with an offender back into their commwity. Kyuquot and Ehattesaht school children but many can't explain exactly why they Hupoasath, Atleo gave as an example. According to Atleo the average first both the victim and perpetrator, who may She said it is difficult for many first paid a very special tribute to female sur- are angry with Gathers and authority. Ile In order to achieve health, one must nations child receives 52,000 less per have their families there to support them. nations because most times victims an Oven of residential schools. Under the said it i misdirected anger and they don't first bring a sense of safety in the home. year in education funding than children In Port Alberni there are more than 40 offenders are often family. The most guidance of Dennis John and family, a understand but they're hurting. "You must deal with safety end seam- attending mainstream schools. restorative justice circles. Young offend- difficult offences involve sexual assault song and dance was made to honour res- In her closing comments Vice President "Our kids ty of your people every single day. Be do not get dollars for computers, for lan- ers have the opportunity to learn about or death. idential school survivors. Priscilla Sabbas -Watts announced there If you're a grade 12 student and very focused on the kind of conflict we guage and some don't have guaranteed The children and their invited guests will be another social issues foram In have with danced out in front of the crowd then, 2112. each other and horn that holds access to education, like some first want to start Camosun this fall, us back," Atleo advised. nations children in northern Manitoba, still dancing, beckoned women to come "We'll build on what west heard this "What forward. Those that approached the year about employment? What about who don't have schools," he pointed out. please apply by Feb. 28 The inpergen inal effect of resh- I child welfare? What about education? Atleo said he believes we close the T McIntosh I Norton Williams dancers were draped in white shawls. dented schools is something we need to if There are so many issues. Our peopk are education and socioeconomic gap then Conned General Accountants According to Kelly John, an elder in work on," she added. Other issues to be going out getting educated and coming we will contribute financially to the their community wanted to do some- focused on in 2112 will be parenting and back," he said, adding, "We have the Canadian economy; and the people thing for people that went to residential blended families, fetal alcohol syndrome if are school. brilliance and the ability but we need a safe and secure there's a better chance of 10"Specializing in First Nations taxation, and lateral violence. quiet, safe, secure place." achieving success. "Today we're going to demonstrate Sabbas -Watts remembered elders who auditing & strategic management planning" He urged people to return to culture "Our children deserve fairness and support to our Nuu -chah -nulth people," gave her advice when she was young. and know the meaning and important les- equity when comes to said Jay R Norton, FCGA, CAFM he said. "Those words can have life- changing it education," Atleo. Cory McIntosh, CGA, CAFM, CFP John encouraged people to make effects," she said as she reminded people sons in things like the Biennia (puberty changes w nhhn themselves. to remember and thank those that sup- ceremony), where chiefs get down on Mike N Williams, CGA, DINT Roth for your mot vrep! C A M O S U N "Think about the (negative) remarks ported and encouraged them their knees to wash the feet of young Jason S Moore, BA, CGA along the TakeirarCamosun. s tr we make about other people. 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!'age H - Hn- filth -Sa - Feb. 10, 2011 Feb. 10, 2011 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 9 Gender equity legislation now -S CommunitAteyond in effect ffs On December 15, 2010 Bill C-3: force. ing into force of Bill C-3 will ensure that tion are encouraged to visit the C-3 i Gender Equity and the Indian This bill amends previsions of the Indian eligible grandchildren of women who lost Registration Information station of the more information about this ment: Possibly have women's or mas- Living Legends Festival activists, a healing circle at For inter.. Registration Act received Royal Assent. Act that the Court of Appeal for British status as a result of marrying non -Indian Web site. @fes.oa tors men's if I can get enough help and Feb. 4 to 26 Oppenheimer Park around, pm. and 250-725-4218; bonny On January 31, 2011 the Gender Equity Columbia found to be unconstitutional in men will betabecome entitled t registration Exploratory Process: a at Language another gym. And if not enough interest then fast the Japanese in Indian Registration Act came into the case of Mclvor v. Canada. The bring- dian status). sea result of this legisla- Canada recognizes that there are a num- Duncan Baby Welcoming in Native teams, we will open it up. Hall. tion about 45,000 persons will become bec of broader issues associated with Contact Bob Rupert 250- 720 -5454 or Feb. 22 ewly entitled to registration. Indian registration, Band membership "Storytelling, Ne act of one voice má- Maa -ninth Treaty 250- 731 -6170 or Birthdays & Congratulations Filing deadline for n Registration: and citizenship that at beyond the scope in, sharing experience, observations, Port Alberni [email protected] INAC has developed a service for Bill C- of Bill C-3 Gender Equity in the Indian teaming and teachings is becoming a Feb. 15 February 7: To my dear sister Ruth C. tie. I love you dearly. Happy Birthday to tine invited to Niriayaks -ha Baby 3 applic.re, whereby eligible applicants Registration Act Officials have been lost art. Even though everyone fmm Bellini. amatit All Native Ball Hockey Tourney Sam. Well sister if s another year for you and many more. Love from your 11 a.m. to ca n expect to receive registration as an working in collaboration with various every culture has . oral tradition, we Welcoming on Feb.b. 22 from you. I certainly hope that your birthday favorite niece.Carol lohn= Mattersdorf March 18 to 20 Indian under the Indian Act and an in- national Aboriginal organizations on the have ceased to be storytellers and lost Attention Uchneklesaht Tribe Members 2 p.m, at glut. Hall at the Port is a Grrreeat one became you are Happy Birthday To my dearest Baby- Canada Secure Certificate of Indian launch of ouch with our original voice. and Descendants. The filing deadline Alberni Friendship Centre. RSVP to the Pon Alberni Gnr-eati..1 love you sister. Your just Brother Mr. George. C John Jr an exploratory process that Status (status card) in one step. This has will mom closely Help Ming our stories to life. The for enrolment in the Maa -Ninth Treaty Knee -wags sniff at 250 -723 -8281. one of a kind, unique, special, kind, Well my baby Me! I am so proud lobe examine these broader resulted in the development of a new reg- issues and involve the participation nl Living Legends Festival will take place is Feb. 15, 2011. This notice is posted Thunder Sports Club 2011 presents thoughtful and loving. So cheers to you your sister! Thanks for the phone calla istration form and a process whereby First Nations and other Aboriginal during the month of February in Duncan in our effort to ensure that applications Quu7asa Women's Heating Metfs and Women's All Native Ball on your Birthday: From your sister Thanks for been there for Ash yu n applications will only be accepted by organizations, groups and individuals BC. Events each derv. Go to www,livin- for enrolment forms arc as ital. for Gathering Hockey Tourney at Maht Malts Gym in Carol R. John- Matrasdorfer Gloria Thanks for popping your face in mail. across the country. With glegends co. khan net every known person who may be eligi- Port Alberni. First Place Men's (based Happy Birthday to my dearest auntie my door...brings but wonders. the passage of Feb. 25 to 28 Registration forms are bte to be enrolled as beneficiaries of the on 10 teams) $1,500. First Place Wink John ofAhousat, BC. Happy Birthday bro and always know available on the Bill C -3, the exploratory process will port Alberni INAC Web site, from the INAC Call now be launched. Treasure Island Maa -nulth Final Agreement. For further Womená (based on six teams) $800. The awesome Bread Maker that you that I love you ...your fay. sister: Centre, MAC Regional Offices and For information, contact Charlie Cartes Jr. Mens Entry Fee $350. Women's Entry are tie. It's always my pleasure to be Carol John- Manersdorfer n family farms- Benefits and Rights go to Feb. 12 To be held at Kackaaeein Family Service Canada Centres. Individuals who blip: //www.ainc- at the l' nucleon M1 Tribe Office. Phone Fee $300. Concession, 50/50 and much able to spend time with you always sun- Ueluelea Denoto meet Centre. Please register believe they may 250250-724-1832 -]241832 or toll free at 1888 -724 more. Rame draws will be drawn at the be entitled to registra- ac.gc.ca/br/f s /index- eng.asp with 124-39 Proc or Linda Gomez at 1- 1832. end of tauon. Ices As many of you know The Pacific Rim 888 -624 -3939 or 250 -724 -3939. mail les.samnksesheht corn .call 250- has been bringing The MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Arts Society Body & Sonl Fair 720 -7334; Teary Sam 250 -720 -518t or IRS claimants to the West Yvonne Mickey Memorial Potlatch ( Pacific National Processing Ltd. Missoula Theatre Company Richard Sam 250 -731 -5422. Feb.. 17 Coast since 1989. This year's play is Feb. 26 \ Tofino, BC "Treasure Island. So mark the 12th of Port Alberni MAINSTREAM Port Alberni Gathering Our Voices information February on your calendar for either the March 21 to 24 We are currently seeking a highly motivated and has working team member to join 3 p.m. or 7 pm, performances al the To be held at the Hupacasath House of To be held at Main Malls Gym starting Pacific National Processing Ltd. The Independent Assessment Process (1AP) Is a claimant- centered, non.... et Community Centre for a tun- Gathering. Tarot readings, massage, Prince Rupert at 10. Everyone welcome! Contact ial, out of court process for the resolution of claims of sexual abuse, serious physi- filled event about the infamous Jack acupuncture, jewelry, clothing, gem Pacific National Processing, located in Tofino, is a wholly owned Tony Mickey 254726 -3931 m Stan cal abuse and other wrongful acts suffered at Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Hawkins The stage will be act. lights stones, mini -manicures, fotbaths, The ninth annual Aboriginal Youth subsidiary of TWOS and managed by Mainstream Canada, the Canadian division of 778 -421 -0466 for more information will be on and curtains ready to Open paraffin wax, health and wellness Conference will attract up to 1,500 the international aquaculture company Cermaq. We area growth oriented ...in/ If you or someone that you know are going through this process or will be going the to (yes the Curtains willl be up). This is not Arbonne, Secluded Health and Fitness Aboriginal youth from across both and we strive for the quality of our product, safe working environments and sustain. through this process, they need be aware that there is a Resolution Health National Research Centre Forum just for family and friends of the 50 or and more. Province of BC and Canada. This year able aquaculture. Support Weike' available intendassist you before and after your hearing, and dump your hearing to guide you so local actors but for all of you who Some services will bec free. Others by March 1 to 3 our chosen theme "A Vision of Our This position specializes in the supervision of the maintenance love theatre! donation and some will charge a reason- Vancouver Future will focus marc. that have personnel and all maintenance activities related to MVP operations; to ensure pro- We would like you to also be aware that when you have hearing with the able fee for product or service. been identified as especially relevant to sing equipment and LIfacility structures are being Adjudicator you do have a choice where you would like to hold this beans and Memorial March for Missing and Come out and enjoy yourself. There The Truth and Reconciliation Aboriginal youth, including Health, have reserve welt be taxed on env del maintained at an optimal level resulting in maximum productivity and regulatory also to know that if you this hearing off you - Murdered Women will be door prizes, 50/50 and a book Language Culture, Employment, late new tul. Commission's mandate is to educate compliances. awarded the Adigdi Feb. 13 Inward along with laughter and fun Canadians about residential schools and Education and Lifelong Learning. and Any Questions please call Resolution Health Support Worker Sheila Nyman with your friends. their legacy. This foram provides a the Environment. These important This is a lull time, 5 days on, 2 days off, position operating Victoria Business: 250. 390.3123 Fax: 250-390-3119 Cell: 259 -713 -6933 $5 at the door includes snacks and bey- unique opportunity fo stakeholders to themes will be reflected in 40 -plus approximately 4o hours per week. Alternate work shifts and possible overtime may ages. witness the beginning of what will workshops, 50 booth Career and bec required. Victoria's 3rd Annual March honouring contact Linda Gomez 250 -724-3939 become Canada's largest permanent Education Fair, Cultural and icing and murdered Indigenous The deal applicant will have: ext. 232 collection of oral history of its kind, Recreational Activities, Evening Events Women. 12 noon mom at Pandora and o Supervisory experience or acted with the development of the National and Motivational Speakers.a Fm mom 91 Vancouver. I March to o Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with attention to detail p'm' All agenla Pmulthorg Research Centre on Residential inf .990.2 plawk: 250- 388 -5522 Thunderbird Park. For more info: o The ability to work well under pressure and meet required deadlines All proceeds to the "Power through Schools. Fa more information on the or 1- 800 -990 -2432. Website: 1eh.14.memorialm.rchu gmai icons o Strong troubleshooting, pro !ems , and communication skills wwhcafc cram Song" Quu ?seer Healing Workshops for , newwa,:gath Ha- Shilth -Sa program, speakers ali d registration, o Weil developed planning, researching and organizational abilities drum supplies. erring -ow -voices Memorial March for Missing and supplies. visit tro-m<.ca or call 1- 888 -8]2 -5554 o Basic Microsoft Office experience Murdered Women (I- 888 -TRC -5554) o Food processing industry experience would. an asset Basketball Tournament Celebrating II uu-n -aht Success I SUBSCRIBE TODAY Feb. 14 Prerequisites to hiring are a fitness test and criminal record check. Feb. 18 to 20 Quu7asa Men's Healing Gathering April 8 TO 00 r os ss Tseshaht March 7 to 11 Amide We offer competitive wages, a corporate bonus program, company paid benefits NAME: package, and a matching retirement fund plan. MAILING ADDRESS: Walk begins at junction and proceeeds Esperaoza Tournament for 22 and under men's and The hereditary and elected leadership to Ty- Hisanis. Gather at 8:30 a.m. Walk If you have the skills we are looking for, and you would like to become part of our ladies' basketball. To be held at Maht please along with the or imreatiut is now will mana 9 a.m. Appropriate foot register with Jolene feast or team please forward a resume, in person, by fax or e-mail to Mahn liym.('ara join the fun. support pluming a Huu- ay -aht celebration at w a is advised Organizers will have Linda Gomez at 1- 888 -624 -3939 a the youth. the House of Huu- ay -aht Anita. This Pacific National Processing water and sneaks available, but If people 250 -724 -3939. is a celebration of various Huu- ay -aht 61 .4th Street mold bring their own that would be Townhall for Common Sense Cdns achievements including the treaty and Tofino, BC great too. Lunch at the end of the event Aa Eveningg of Aboriginal ComedyY N Capital Infrastructure. Doors open (a) VOR 220 What Nation are you a will be provided. Contact information: Feb. 19 March 10 informatiInfrastructure.11 a.m. wren aerated 12 p Eyrnt Fax: 250 -725 -3250 ARE YOU A MEMBER OF member of?: Nora Martin (ceil)250 266 -0705, Carol Wino Port Alberni @ m E -Mail: careers @maiastreamcanada.com -NULTH Martin 250725 -2351, Marie Frank- p1OGfogr @ 1ßm' A NUU -CHAR Please state "Maintenance Supervisor" in subject line Number: Allen 250 725- 3350,and bromic To begin at 7:30 pm. at the Clayoquot NATION? Phone An Evening of Aboriginal Comedy Memorial for Karen Smith DEADLINE TO APPLY: February la, 2011 .,acne (cell) 250 7314210. Sound community theatre. Featuring with the Rey ]esters and special guests May 21 Rafe Mair and Damien Gillis. Hosted Thursday, March 10 at gm, y Citizenship has its 2011 Subscription Rates: Memorial March for Missing and by the Friends of Clayoquot Sound. Location: Capitolpia Theatre Port Alberni Campbell River Join us on facebook benefits and one of those Murdered Women Salmon rivers, oil tankers, democracy. benefits is that you can $35.00 per year in Canada per in the U.S.. Feb. 14 These are the subjects of a rousing tour We beck forward to sharing this timers get HaShilthSa $40 year of BC this year, led by Rafe Mart and remember such an admired and loving $45 per year International. Vancouver Men's Basketball Tournament Search Hashilthsa Ntc Damien Gillis, founders of the popular person who touched many lives. Please delivered to your home Payable m the 13 new online journal, The Common Sense March II to email lady 32-506 (ahotmail.com or for free, courtesy of your Nuu -chah -multi Tribal Council. On Feb. 14, participant of the 20th or money order to: Canadian - a voice for the public and Port Alberni call (250) 332 -5967. Nation. Call, email or fill Send cheque Annual Feb. 14 Women's Memorial To advertise in Ha- Shilth -Sa -nahh Tribal Council environment. The two -hour [ownhall in this form and send us NunVancouver Island University with fish framing that may impact wild area f concern. Before they enter the Morsas la are no exception. By raising awareness health and it is essential that the racial on attending the University of Victoria in the Resource Management Officer Clayoquot salmon. can, farmed fish vac maimed au 'he soy It W^w.aiamwrre through a global effort, we can better determinants of health be addressed in in the Science. this time, Sea lice are the honest topic in dis- eatenhatchery r common viral and bacterial fatuity of At Technology degree program. ensure that First Nations and all coordination with cancer screening and he is uncertain about his carer path. cussions about salmon farms. Although diseases. However, because wild popula- Canadians have better access to proem prevention. like more people arc sea lice are a naturally occurring parasite tions themselves can carry bacteria and tion information and treatments." a ware, the more we can urge people to 1 in the wild, researchers are trying to viruses, these diseases can be transmitted The World Cancer Declaration, level. act We encourage First Nations and all SDSCHOOL DISTRICT 70 (ALBERNI) determine if there are momently high to farms with high densities of fish and oped by the Union for Intonational Canadians to lend their voice to the densities of sea lice around salmon farms sickness can spread quickly with ideal Registration for 2011/12 Cancer Control, commits people across red for proper, ulturally appropriate and tidiest may be environmental crud ions. Because of the globe to each 11 specific targets in and community-centered prevention and impacting Idgjuvenile salmon. momenta! practices, widespread )1110asa erinB cancer prevention and awareness by screening for everyone." There have been a lot of national and disease has not stricken Clayoquot aqua- Kindergarten ' Healing Gath international scientific studies describing culture facilities for almost a decade, and g Children born in 2006 need to be registered possible effects of sea lice from salmon fanners regularly test dead or sick fish, March 7 to 11, 2011 for the 2011/2012 school year. Staffing fauns on wild salmon stocks. Some sond- which allows for timely detection of dis- In Memory allocations are being made based on enrollments. Esperanza es show a harmful association. Some ease. In the next article, I will explore Isaac Cordon Accurate numbers are critical. Culture Frank as om an Port .erns t on0'f studies show no association. The same salmon diseases in more detail. sadly Passed away r at the age of 35 in Victoria BC On 01/27/2008 n can be said about investigations here in Another cocain related to wild Ymcnt 'Brushing /( Please register your child In your Clayoquot Sound. Local research under- salmon survival is the use of lights at ?maim "Oosoomch" neighbourhood school or school of choice Broken is our family circle, taken by Ahousaht, Tla -o-qui -alt, Uu -a- night to increase Atlantic salmon growth Self Care Feb. Our dear one is passed away, think. Mainstream and Creative Salmon in pens prior to 28.2011 and bring their Birth Certificate the and to prevent them from Sharing of Strengths and Resources Passed from earth and earthly darkness, since 2004 does not show a statistical maturing. These lights also likely and Care Card. enact Drumming and Singing Into bright and perfect day. correlation of elevated sea lice between salmon migrating to and from the rivers, Moving forward But use all must cease to languish, geographical areas (with or without with NCN Strength and predators like seals and sea lions and School of Choice O'er the gave of him we love, farms) in Clayoquot Sound To register please contact: other fish. Those predators, frustrated Strive to be prepared to meet him, However, another study by the Parents/Guardians wishing to have a Jolene Prest, [email protected] US from not being able to eat the fanned their children attend school In the better world above. Wild Fish Conservancy in 2008 does salmon in the pens, might torn on the outside their regular attendance area must register them at their school Linda come., [email protected] show elevated sea lice levels in an area juvenile salmon attracted along with of choice by February 28, 2011. Students will be accepted on a first- at the Qtu %rasa Office (Port Alberni) Forever remembered, forever loved. Seimher family, of high concentration of fish cowl. them. There has come, first -served basis after all students residing f not been any scientific in the catchment area Phone: 250- 724 -3939 or toll -free: 1- 888 -624 -3939 mom, brothers and sister, uncles, nephews and nieces. Some ental NGOs, independent evidence to prove or disprove have been accommodated. Students who this phe- are currently attending a Fax: 250- 724 -3996 len sts, and the salmon farming indus- nomenon, though ales are planned school outside their catchment area will be automatically loving memory of our Dad Allan Ross "Kaanowash' This event is coordinated and funded through the In try have lately begun to work together to (Completed studies have registered focused on and accommodated If space permits. 9/30/25 - 02/20/02 try to understand discrepancies 3, but in whether or not the farmed salmon arc For further information, please contact the school principal Nuu-chah -ninth Tribal Council's Ti'icfagtt Quuìasa Program or refer to and our brother Lanny Ross "Mahoy" the scientific arena, there are still dis- eating the wild juvenile salmon, which Policy 5111 at the website below. agreements about which studies are valid they rarely do.) 11/26/56 - 02/25/02 or applicable to the underlying questions. Amidst the controversy, salmon www.sd70.bc.ra The threat domed salmon ..cagy farming is still an important pan of the ing from pens and reproducing in the local economy for many people and is an r4urr, lei t7f1t wild is another fear associated with fish important protein source for many oth- f funs. In the early days of salmon farm- ers. As in any type of farming, environ- ing, Atlantic salmon were chosen for mentalI Impacts are inevitable. And while to rearing in the Pacific Ocean because is To advertise in Ha- -Sa 1 5pm 9pm they Shilth it likely that local salmon farms are j!J had already been domesticated for having some impact on the rotund call (250) 724 -5757 is growth and the farming environment, but local wild populations, we daft yet *v also because they are not well- suited for know if this impact is greater mho, other .-tJFaaJr.,..smi:a wild Pacific survival. According to DFO, factors, such as changing environmental Next deadline throughout the early 1900s, Atlantic conditions, fishing pressure, habitat loss, for submissions is Feb. 18, 2011 gaA..N,t salmon were purposely released along etc. While that is being studied, the aov- g S5 at the door Includes snacks 6 beverages.

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Feb. 10, 2011 - Ho -Shit Bf -Sa - Page 13 Page 12 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Feb. 10, 2011 Ahousaht Residential Nuu -chah -nulth Oil Spill Response Workshop Working towards School girls born in the late 20s and early The Ministry of Environment reports that priorities: the protection of people, prop- http:r /www.pep.hc.ca/mdex.html spills from a ship source 30s. Only three are there are over 3000 spills of oil or toxic ens. and the environment. Meeting these Environment Canada Environment Canada identified. The first clams k chemicals each year in BC. The impact priorities means first assessing possible Environment Canada Lead agency for spills from land facili- healthy girl standing on the rheas spills varies mime (i.e damage, including determining the type Emergency Program ties the left is Annie August. theenvironment can naturally clean up of oil, the volume of the spill, and the 24/7 Spill Reporting: Vancouver ploys 5 full-time Emergency Officers Martha August is 'd the spill) to devastating (i.e., it could possible movement due to weather, tides 605666 -6100 (EO) in Pacific Region and local digging standing next to her. take weeks of work, and decades of or currents. These topics are covered in Email: Emergencies.pyr @acca Ministry of Environment And standing directly Further studies on Ucluelet Harbour clams could pave the remediation to return the environment to more detail in a Shoreline Cleanup and Responsible for spills that cross land and behind her is Elsie way to local clam digging says Uu- a-thluk biologist, Katie its natural state). Luckily large spills, Assessment Training (SCAT) course Who is Involved During an Oil Spill? enter the n and for Ihe oamo Robinson (nee. Beach. Oral least that's the goal of a partnership forged to such as that of the Nestucca or the which Uu -a- thlukk will cohost with the Responsible Parry spills that washes up on beaches. Little). reopen the case on local clams. Exxon Valdez (both in 1989) are rare agencies this spring. If you cause an oil spill, you need to 15 Environmental Emergency Response This photo was taken Closed to harvesting since 1972, Ucluelet Harbour is the site But when spills happen, they require This kind of assessment is important for contact emergency response and attempt Officers (EEROs) and 4 Program in Ahousaht in the of ongoing sampling for heavy metals led by Uu -a -think and people to respond, and response success determining the male of response, an appropriate cleanup effort. Management and support staff are 1930s. lint First Nation staff. Says Beach, "Until we started increases with preparedness. because some oil products, such as Transport Canada employed in BC testing the clams, no one was sure how much contaminationNow diesel. are lighter and evaporate quickly. Lead federal agency for Canada's Marine Barnard Clean (Western Canada Photo courtesy the On January 20th, 2011, Liu -a- (Blok host- from past activity m uses in the harbour. Now of However, in large quantities the high Response Regime. remained ed a Nuu -chah -ninth oil will response Oil Spill Marine Spill Response) is to emerge.' United Church clearer picture starting workshop in Pon Alberni. toxicity can severely impact marine life. Responsible for regulations and stan- The only spill -response organization fish buying Archives. Referring to the canneries, processing plants, and Representatives from Nuu- chah -nolth Participants were also reminded of the ards related to marine transportation but endorsed by Transport Canada in BC. Beach notes that stations that used to operate in the harbour, r Nations, whale watching companies, fish importance of mapping important coastal is not highly visible during emerge.> The, provide training and employ linger. More recent pollution traces of heavy metals still farms. and Parks Canada met with the sites o that these areas can be protected anon responders and vessels equipped to Beach adds, such as sources may also cause contamination, BC Ministry of Environment and in the event of a large spill. West Coast Canadian Coast Guard respond. motors and other materials that contin- derelict lumber buried Environment Canada to discuss pros In- Aquatic and WCVI communities are cur- Ensures appropriate response to manna into the water. ue to leach chemicals Attention Uchucklesaht Tribe Members rial and federal plans and inset how randy undertaking this kind of mapping "Arsenic continues to be above the standard in all sites they can become pan of the response in Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds to help "The beach in except for in front of the aquarium," she says. and Descendants efforts. provide out coated Nuu -chap -nulth Central Region First Nation also continues to show contain. front of the 10010oo community When the Queen of the North sites and their natural assets. ination." Scholarship sank in March 2006, the Oilga'at people So how can your community Announcement Like previous studies conducted by the team, the latest find- better prepare for an oil spill? First can. from Hartley Bay were the first to The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust ((Brie. ...Capital Management are pleased ings show curiously high levels of titanium. "We're not yet unity members can prepare an emer- respond, saving lives and beginning to to announce a 4 y.,53600 per year scholarship to a Central Mown First Nation sure what that means," says Beach. "But we'll continue asking gency plan. This includes identifying an plan the cleanup initiative. When the student who will be attending post- secondary school nor the 1011 -2012 academic questions until we can understand where its coming from." The filing deadline for enrolment in the Mao -Nulth Treaty is February 15, 2011 emergency contact person for the com- Noma.. sank off Washington in 1989, year The scholarship will be available to a student for unto four years by maintain. Unlike the summer studies, however, the findings from sam- munity. Next, the community can offer many Nuu- chah -nulth people and other ìmaademic standing. in November show higher levels of aluminum, This notice is posted in our effort to ensure that applications for enrolment forms are available for every pies taken residents spent weeks cleaning up mining (i.e., Incident Command System, IOaa WCVI cadmium, copper, iron, and lead. Understandable, known person who may be eligible to be enrolled as beneficiaries of the -nulth Final Agreement To have your application considered, you must be a member of the HesquUhr the local enviromment .Nuu- chah -nulh SCAT, Marine Oil Spill Worker Safety) Beach says, given the increased seasonal runoff. and Ahousaht Dwo- quhaht Ucluelet or tomato First Nation and you must graduate 'es often fora the first to interested members, this training Overall, the latest study confirms what Beach and members For further Information, please anima Charlie Closes, Jr. at the Uchacklesahs from secondary school In runs 2011. response to spills, especially when feder- should be kept unmade. People with Fisheries have suspected for some time heavy metal of Ucluth Tribe Office. Phone- 250.724.1832 or Toll Free 1.888.721.1832. al, provincial, or contracted professionals this training should also know where The awarding of the scholarships will be based on a combination of: mntamination is not the main problem affecting the clams in are delayed by weather or lack of equip- caches of oil cleanup equipment are Academic achievement on provincial grade 12 exams,' Ucluelet Harbour. CahenshipGo. involvement Wrote community); and ment or personnel. Community prepared- located in key marina areas. Says Beach, "The studies do show contamination from Three letters of reference supporting your scholarship application. ness decreases the impact on local Oil spills do occur, and that frequency heavy metals, but the clams would be relatively safe to eat if increase increases marine life and resources. may as development Pleafedheetaileuestrem and Apparatiendeadane: they weren't also contaminated by fecal sources. The cleanest The first objective of the work- in coastal areas. Training and preparation completed applkatbm M writing to: March 30, 20114. p.m. site in terms of metals was at the head of the harbour. But that's Hupacasath First Nation shop was to review government response are the keys to cleanup success. Jessie Betcber also site of known fecal contamination due to leaking septic For more information contact lima - 'Plans and establish the roles of Nuu - Development Coordinator The scholarship award will be announced fields" Notice of Nomination Meeting 250-725- chah-nulth and WCVI communities. The think biologist Katie Beach at P.O. Boa 67, Tonne SC VCR 220 May 311,2011. To help improve the situation, Beach and others would like to 3899. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the electors of the Hupacasath First Nation will mood objective was to provide informa- phone: 215,20-2219 see the Alberni Clayoquot Regional District deal with the fecal tion about opportunities for further train- Who to Contact During an Oil Spill fax 25ur252384 pollution that falls outside the municipality. She also points out be held in the board room at the House of Gathering at Ahahswinis (5500 Ahahswinis ing, which will help prepare communi- Provincial Emergencies Program - real r.MIlMnmcYpgstnbimohem.a9 that the studies help Identify areas where cleanup or remedia- on the day of February, all emergency responses Drive off Beaver Creek Road in Pon Alberni) Wednesday, 23rd ties for an oil spill. one line for tion may he necessary for lingering heavy metals. 2011, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and lasting for five (5) hours to 3:00 p.m., for the purpose Agencies briefed participants on their 18006633456 "By shining some light on the problem areas, we can start to =I of nominating candidates for the positions of chief and councillors on the Band Council of Ab, -á put together a plan for addressing all the issues that affect the OMria safety of clams in the harbour. This study is just one step the Hupacasath First Nation for the next ensuing term. There are two (2) councillor uarapnr owards reclaiming an activity that used to be an important part positions and one (I) position for chief available. The election will be held at the House of of people's lives." Gathering on Wednesday, the 6th day of April, 2011 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and VIRA Patient/ 8:00 p.m. Client Complaints Chief Administrative Please note that any voter (resident on- or off- reserve) may nominate candidates FOR BOTH CHIEF AND COUNCILLOR POSITIONS. Eligible voters can nominate Quiflasa Officer/ In order to continuously improve our services to all community Women's Healiilg Gathering candidates in one of two ways: either by coming into the office in person during the hours tubers, we want to ensure that people know how to reach us for Director of Finance listed above, or by using a mail -in nomination form. Nomination and other forms will be feedback. You are encouraged to speak to any site manager or the mailed to all off-reserve voters. Voters living serve may request a nomination package coordinator for the unit directly. If there is an issue that cannot be resolved locally, you can also contact the, February 25 to 28, 2011 directly from the electoral officer if they are unable to attend the nomination meeting in The Uchucklesaht Tribe Kackaamin Family Development Centre person. You can either deliver your forms directly to me, or mail-in a written nomination requires an exceptional VIRA Patient Care Quality Office Beaver Creek, Port Alberni leader lo fill the above -noted and a completed, signed, and witnessed voter declaration form to the electoral officer Phone: 1 -877- 977 -5797 Culture position. Head Office locat- before the time set for the nomination meeting, OR you may nominate candidates orally E- mail: patientcarequalityoffice @viha.ca Or mail to Y axsPF 'Hruahing/( lemming' ed in scenic Port Alberni. in -person at the nomination meeting. Mailed nominations not received by the electoral Patient Care Quality Office Self Care void. that any voter officer before the time set for nomination meeting are Also note may C/O Royal Jubilee Hospital Sharing of Strengths and Resources To view job posting vote by mail -in ballot. Ballot packages will be mailed out at the appropriate time. Memorial Pavillion Drumming and Singing please visit the follow ing website: Watson Wing Room 315 Moving forward with NCN Strength IMPORTANT: You are eligible to vote In this election If you area registered member 1952 nulth.ca /jobs Bay Street To register please contact: of the Hupacasath First Nation AND if you will be at least 18 years of age on the day BC VOR 1J8 Apply by February 14th, 2011 by sending your Victoria, Jolene Prest, jolene.prest @nnuchahnulth.org 724 cover letter and resume to: of the election. Please contact the office (250- -4041) to make sure we have your Linda Gomez, linda.gomez @nuuchahaulth.org If patients on the West Coast have any concerns with the care they current mailing address and phone number. Alberni) receive in hospital or in patient care, at the Qusalhsa Office (Port Phone: 250- 724 -3939 or toll -free: 1- 888 -624 -3939 Uchucklesaht Tribe Given under my hand at Port Alberni, British Columbia, this 13th day of January, 201 I. Please have them first phone, email, send a P.O. Box 1118 letter or come in person to see, Fax: 250 -724-3996 Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7L9 This is coordinated and funded through the Fax: (250) 724-1806 Maggie M. Paquet, Electoral Officer 1h/ p V VA) 07 u^- Kathryn Kilpatrick event Phone: 250. 725 -3212, loc. 223 %aAngrom Email: axe assist n @nchuck esaht.ca 5232A Margaret Street Signature of Elect ml Officer Nuu- chah -ninth Tribal Council's ilk gag, Quu E -mail: kathryn.kilpatrick @viha.ra (Word, and pdf attachments accepted) Port Alberni, BC V9Y 612 Phone, 250 -723 -8802 Fax (c/o Hupaeasath Office): 250-724-1232 PO Box 190, 261 Neill Se Attn: Executive Assistant email: maggreyaquetMeluape[ Totino, BC VOR 2Z0 eaa.ear Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -5a - Feb. 10, 2011 Feb. 10, 2010 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 15 care of you and your families/spous- Birthdays & Congratulations es.estake Chou, rani Frank FREE ONLINE Services Offered Artists I Id like to wish my two daughters; e arg -r CLASSIFIED ADS Emily on Feb 8 a happy OM birthday and TUTORIAL CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball 1 all like to Happy Birthday Joan a happy ION birthday on Feb lash. 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Some Nuu -chah -nulth families are DFO has only started acting on this policy in recent years. not getting enough fish to eat. That's "This phantom policy restricts fishing to a Nation's traditional

.l I the message Ha'wiih delivered to staff territory," Hall said. "In most Nation's territories, the resources from the Department of Fisheries are not abundant enough to support community needs. This and Oceans (DFO) during a is through no fault of the Nations who weren't involved in the meeting held on January 19 in decisions that caused the declines." Port Alberni. Despite record Ha'wiih take issue with this policy, because it ignores returns of sockeye last year, agreements between Nations that have been in place for many families received little generations. "It's not uncommon for one Ha'wiih to ask another if r or no fish. they can take resources from their territory," Wickaninnish (Cliff At the heart of the discus- Atleo) said. "If they ran out of resources, they went to another `- xi- ! sion were three issues: com- territory asking for assistance and offering to trade. That was a v°6+114.1. e a (RÒ`jiritian) munal fishing licences, DFO's traditional way of our people." °"" s h 6 i há'rVested for rules about where Nations can the Atasaht forrrm*Ity fish, and Canada's unwillingness LACK OF RECOGNITION Jr, in 2o1b. ^ ` recognize Nuu -chah -nulth rights -.R. '4.406 to By telling a Nation they can't fish in adjacent territories, DFO is and title. denying the harvesting rights of the Nation that catches fish pass- ing through their territories. They are also denying the rights of COMMUNAL FISHING LICENCES the Nation whose territories support fishing to trade and provide In 199o, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized that First for their neighbouring Nations. Nations have an aboriginal right to fish forfood and ceremonial Said Maquinna (Lewis George), "In the past, an agreement purposes. According to the judgement now known as the between two Ha'wiih was enough -but now it seems as if DFO Sparrow decision, this right is second only to conservation. needs to see it in black and white." Because of this decision, the department now issues communal fishing licences to Nuu -chah -nulth and other MOVING AHEAD C. Nations. These communal fishing licences come with To help resolve the issues, Ha'wiih presented five principles to restrictions, such as how and where a Nation can fish, fisheries department staff at the January meeting. Don Hall and the type and number of fish they can catch. 19 summed up the Nation's questions. "What the Nations are asking In most cases, Nations designate someone to fish for is already enshrined in law. If there is no conservation concern, for their food and ceremonial catch under the terms Nuu -chah -nulth to harvest is first. How is the department of their communal licence. Those terms haven't the right to work with First Nations to restore depleted stocks so they changed since the 199os. Therein lies one problem. going meet their food and ceremonial needs from their territories? "This icy "After conservation, First Nations priority can And because this will take time, how is the department going to access comes first," said Don Hall, Uu- a- thluk's ti estrids tufting to a address their needs in the meanwhile ?" program manager. "But DFO controls this ac- Although DFO staff didn't have any concrete answers, Brigid Nation's traditional cess through communal licences, and these Payne and Gerry Kelly committed to working with Nuu -chah -nulth territory," Hall said "lit licences have food and ceremonial allocations that don't reflect community needs." using the principles as a foundation. The Nations present welcomed this cooperation, 11t0sf Nation's territories, In fact, some Nations' populations have but noted they would feed their people the resources are not grown by more than 30% since the mid 199os. l whether or not DFO was ready. To ainuaut,t enough to make this happen, Nations are now I` RULES ABOUT WHERE NATIONS CAN FISH ;rapport crunurt,c'ty notifying DFO of their intention to Another way DFO limits access for First catch enough fish to meet their needs. This is through tito Nations is through the adjacency policy. community needs, quantifying fault of the Nations who Although this isn't a formal written policy, what those needs will be, and the department relies on a document from developing fishing plans. weren't involved in the 1993 to justify their restrictions. However, decisions that caused akv ` r Me declines." ;Crew a Uu4 -thluk intern Joseph Louie - Uu -a -think Program Manager, :. amples fish before delivery to .1 Don Hall 4 Ahousaht community m 14ur1.4_ i

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