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A Long -term care facility claims improved services : and cost savings through contracted services .itta! 11 By David Wiwchar nulth Elders are going elsewhere, as irr:- Southern Region Reporter First Nations clients represent only half ,. ¡ -. of Tsawaayuus residents. a Port Alberni - Tsawaayuus (Rainbow All 54 positions at Tsawaayuus have Gardens) has announced their entire been terminated, including 'St1WAAYUUS 3 staff of 54 will be laid off as of April administration. Currently, 87% of II I funding goes directly to staff wages, 5th, as the Elder's Care facility switches leaving only 13% for feeding and ;1I1SSEut PlAtt from unionized to contracted staffing. providing services to their Native and The drastic action was taken to address -> ifs non -Native clients. It is hoped that the original mandate of the facility and t through contracting out, more money provide more funds to address client will be available for addressing client i; needs. -_ J needs. _ According to Watts, the re- posted I Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) A. position will be good paying positions, Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) employees Monica DeAdder, June has announced their entire staff and former employees will be invited to Billie, Pat Forsythe, Teresa Simmons and Barbra Anderson received of 54 will be laid off as of April reapply for their positions providing they their layoff notices last week, but hope they can remain employed as 5th, as the facility switches from have the proper accreditations. the Elder care facility switches from unionized to contracted staffing. unionized to contracted staffing. "Under Bill 29, the provincial government has allowed health employers to ignore contracts with Operated by the West Coast Native Central Region workers and contract out at will," said Chiefs Health Care Society, Tsawaayuus Mike Old from the Hospital Employees Rainbow Gardens was opened on July 2, Union. "Under the Labour Code they 1992, and is currently home to 30 Elders prepare to negotiate new have to meet with us, but at this point in need of close supervision and care. we still don't know what their intentions "Rainbow Gardens was founded by are," he said. "Consistency of care is some of our Elders, and their vision was Clayoquot Sound IMEA very important to elderly patients, and to ensure that we have quality care for it's not going to be good for the people questions about how another extension T our people, and I think we're working By Denise August, who live there if that connection to their to the IMEA might be negotiated. The with that vision and are moving forward Central Region Reporter long -time caregivers is lost." first major challenge is the change of with that vision," said board chairperson provincial government. No longer led Darleen Watts. "We've met over the past Tofino- With the Clayoquot Sound "Rainbow founded by the NDP, the original provincial few months discussing what is in Gardens was Interim Measure Agreement (IMEA) set the party to the agreement, the province is best interest of our clients. We had to by some of our Elders, and their to expire in March 2005 and the now led by the Liberal government who LI vision was to ensure that we have financial portion ending very soon, the look at increased flexibility and stability, seem to have different ideas about the Central Region Chiefs have been and we also had to look at the cost of quality care for our people, and I Clayoquot Sound Interim Measures delivering service meeting regularly in order to develop a to our clients," she think we're working with that Agreement than its predecessors. said. "The governments have made it collective strategy for the renegotiation vision and are moving forward Secondly, there is the Maa -nulth of an extension with the provincial hard for us through cutbacks, and they development. The Region with that vision," said board government. Central are trying to blend everything under one consists of five First Nations; Ahousaht, chairperson Darleen Watts. The original IMEA is a resource umbrella by holding back financially. Hesquiaht, Tla- o- qui -aht, Toquaht and management and economic development We don't want to be blended in with Ucluelet and all are party of the IMEA other facilities Echo "It's a very hard thing for all the people agreement negotiated between the such as Village which serves as a `bridge to treaty'. who have worked here for so long, as Central Region Chiefs and the provincial because we'll just end up getting lost in Two of the First Nations, Ucluelet and we have put our heart and soul into that government in the early 1990's. the system. We have - been very Toquaht are pursuing a treaty through place and all the residents there," said Angered at the provincial government accountable in terms of our delivery of the Maa -nulth group, which will to Tsawaayuus employee, and union shop afor releasing their land -use plan for services our clients, and we can move probably mean that they will sign a forward steward Alice Mitchell. "We're really Clayoquot Sound without first consulting better by contracting the treaty at a time other than that of the concerned about our clients because we local First Nations, the Chiefs lobbied services out rather than with the union," three remaining First Nations. know the things they like, don't like, and international environmental she said. The Chiefs will need to negotiate an their little idiosyncrasies. They're part of organizations to get the province to the According to Watts, the inflexibility of `out' clause in the event that one or our extended family, and we were all negotiating table. the Hospital Employees Union (HEU) more First Nations reach treaty before just really heartbroken and stunned when The strategy worked, and after more has made it difficult to bring in newly - the others. certified Nuu-chah -nulth workers, the Board announced we were all being than 40 days of non -stop talks an and Central Region Co- chair, Shawn Atleo volunteer laid off," she said. agreement was hammered out that cultural workers to make says the federal government is Tsawaayuus Although Tsawaayuus has already allowed, for the first time, meaningful the First Nations' facility it interested in joining the renewal talks. issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for First Nations say in local land and was designed to be. Without that He said Federal Chief negotiator Eric a contractor to take over services at resource management. The IMEA is cultural connection, there is little to Denhoff admitted to never reading the differentiate Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens), intended to protect land and resources Tsawaayuus from other IMEA and committed to do so and Mitchell is hopeful her union can until a treaty is in place. non -Native care facilities in the region, come to the next meeting to explore said Watts. As a result, many Nuu -chah- negotiate a continued role at the Elder's Recent developments have raised care facility. ways in which they can participate. If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa Ahousaht Ha'wlith retires Page 2 P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 TFN and Hupacasath sign agreement Page 3 I

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6 - J Page 2 - Ha- Shilth -So - February 12, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 - Page 3 4- Ha- Shilth -,Sa newspaper is LETTERS and KLECO'S Federal Throne published M the .Nuu -shah -nulth Speech Tribal Council for distribution to Ha- .5'hilrhSa will include letters remised from In readers. All letters SILS f be name, address phone number on it. the members of the fourteen Nan - signed by the writer and hase the writer's & Names can be withheld by request. Ananrmnus submissions will not he accented. pleases First I ïhah -ninth First Nations as well Nations We reserve the right to Mil submitted material for clarity, brevity, as ether interested groups and By David lint tot, participation. 'l't pursue this goal, the grammar and taste. We will J pearl)' Iles publish letters dealing with tribal individuals. Information & original good Government will work with provinces or personal disputes or issues that are critical of Nuu- chah -nulth individuals or Southern Region Reporter work contained in this newspaper is and territories and Aboriginal partners in -Cl groups. a wed Aboriginal human Resources copyright and may not be are purely those of the Ottawa - Prime Minister Paul Martin All opinions expressed in letters to the editor Development Slmlegy, Too often the reproduced without written o views the revealed the directions his government enter and will not necessarily coincide the or policies of Arno needs of Aboriginal people will be going last week with the off reserve per from: chuh -nalrh Tribal Council or its member First Nations. are up in wrangling. presentation of the throne speech, One caught jurisdictional Auo-tson shah -nulth Tribal Council These issues canna deter us. The of the paths he will be soling out on, he P.O. Boa 1383, Government of Canada will work with its says, is to make life burn- for the tens of I a , B.C. tonne, on practical to Port Alberni, thousand of Canadian First Nations, solutions help Aboriginal people respond to the unique s. V9V 7M2. Ahousaht bids Farewell to Inuit, and Meis peoples challenges they lace. To this end, Telephone: (250)724 -5757 "Aboriginal Canadians have not fully the l.. Government will expand the successful Fax: (250) 723 -0463 shared in our nation's good fortune. Urban Aboriginal Strategy with willing Wei, page: wwnnnuuchohnullh.org While some progress has been made, the Tla-o-qui-aM and Hupacasath Ha'wilth at Retirement Party provinces and municipalities. conditions in far too many Aboriginal `The Government is committed toa communities can only be described as Subscription rates: By Denise August more coherent approach to Aboriginal 2003 shameful," Martinssaid through the sign boundary agreement issues 530.00 per year in Canada & $35. Central Region Reporter throne speech. `This offends our values, To focus this effort. it has is) long time established a new Cabinet Committee on By August coming given the boundary year U.S.A. and 5411. /year foreign his in our collective intoner to turn the Aboriginal chaired by Iles Prime was never in dispute, 'we just never put countries. Payable to the Nou -chah- Maagtnsiis -Chief Corbett George, corner. And w stun now. Our goal Affairs, Central Region Reporter it on paper before,' he said. Ahousaht Ha'wilth and Alcohol/Drug . Minister; a Parliamentary Secretary; and nu!th Tribal Council. is m see Aboriginal children get a boner from his job late an Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat in the Opitsaht Tla- o- qui -aht and Counselor retired start in life as a foundation for greater - after sixteen years serving his Privy Council Office. Hupacasath signed an agreement on Hupacasath Chief Councilor Manager / Editor January of pmgress in acquiring the education and people. announced that he would "While the Throne speech did not offer February 2 formalizing an agreed -upon Judith Sayers says there was Southe05 Region Reporter Ile work -form skills needed to succeed. Our leave the community immediately to live specifics as to how the various initiatives boundary line between the two First David Wiwehar goal is to see real economic never a boundary dispute and in Pitt Meadows with his wife, Linda, so aimed as First Nations communities Nations. (250) 724-5757 opportunities for Aboriginal individuals the agreement was only a formal he may get much rest after a long bout of would be ìmplem trd,it is important Hupacasath Chief Councilor Judith Fax: (250) 723 -0463 and communities. To see Aboriginal acknowledgement of what the halm problems. that First Nations leadership understand Sayers says there never really was n nrwcharQmnrchohnuhhorg Canadians participating fully in national two parties know to be the The community showed their the positions of the Federal Government boundary dispute and the agreement life, on the basis of historic rights and boundary, which is in the area of appreciation for their much -loved Chief and work to hold them accountable for being signed was only a formal Administration Assistant agreements -with greater economic self- by hosting a community dinner on the promises they do make," said Moo. acknowledgement of what the two Sutton Pass, reliance, a beer quality of life' he said. Annie Watts January 28 in honour of Chief George "We want to support success of our parties know tribe the boundary, which (2501 724 -5757 and his family. children and families and now need to is in the area of Sutton Pass. She said it The agreement is based mainly on the "Aboriginal Canadians have not Fax: (250) 723 -0463 The gyro was with well wishers work to ensure Canada follows up with was important to formalize the height of land and direction of packed Y' fully shared in our nation's good [email protected] vs George sat at the head table with his the proper resources to help us to do this agreement with a document in order to drainages. East- flowing drainages wit's and siblings. Ahousaht Chief& Ahousaht Tyee Ha'wilth Corbett George and family fortune. While some progress has work," he said. "Prime Minister Paul satisfy the government that there is no belong to Hupacasath and West -flowing Central Region Reporter Council presented him with a cedar been made, the conditions in far Martin has also recognized that First dispute especially in light of forestry and belongs to Tla -o- qui -aht in their Denise August paddle and wished him luck and pray for you guys and Ahousaht," he praising Corby's leadership and too many Aboriginal Nations should be providing services to other developments that may be going respective traditional territories at the boundary. Several copies of the (250) 725 -2120 - Fax: (250) 725 -2110 happiness. said, promising he would return home wishing him and Linda a happy communities can only he their people wherever they reside, and through. document were signes so that the *New:* tentse(o ruuchatrnoith.org In hisenwaimul reply, Corby said he regularly for feasts and other events. retirement. described as Prime this is in line with Ncu- chah -rulth efforts The document was signed by Sayers shameful," British Columbia Treaty Commission, s told miss everybody. "I will always People took trans at the microphone Marie Donahue, a co-worker, said she to tend the principles of Hawilthpatuk, and Tla- o- qui -aht'a He'wiih or their Minister Paul Martin said the provincial government, federal Northern Region Reporter really loved the years she worked with traditional governance to people Living official representatives im front of a few through the throne speech. government, NTC and the two parties Brian Tate Corby, especially, she said, how he Away From Home. The key issue here is Tla- o-qui -aht members. been working Elmer Frank, Tla- o- (pi -aht Chief may receive a copy. (250) 203 -2012 - Fax (250) 283 -7339 makes everyone feel they are pan of that Nuuwhah -nulth have COMPUTER ERROR "I think that in general the Throne the community. to serve the needs of our people living. Treaty Negotiator, said this day was a hbrate(anuueholrnuhhorg Speech offered some hope that there is Due to an unusual computer malfunction, Fenner Councilor Angus Campbell way from home without the mauves / some understanding in the Federal some Ha- Shilth -So subscribers were inadvertently said the bingos Corby organized to required to carry out this work. Perhaps Meetings 1 Audio / Video Technician Government about First Nations issues Upcoming deleted or changed back to their old addresses. raise funds for community events sent with Canada recognizing that the Hawlih Mike Watts and that it was a good sop for First Meeting Place Start time his son to hockey school on the want to support all of our people ilia (250) 724-5757 Please resubmit your address if you've been Nations and for Nuu -chah -nulth for the 9 mainland. On an emotional note he wherever they live. this may mean the Treaty Planning Feb 12 -13 Somass Hall a.m. Fax: (250) 723 -0463 missing your Ha- Shilth -Sa Federal goverment to acknowledge the thanked Corby for helping he and his possibility of pursuing additional WCVIWAC Feb 19 Tsaxana eahahmrlrlr.m org of someone who has. conditions in our communities by or know family through the tragic loss and, resources from the Government mad, referring to them as 'shameful .", said You can contact us via any of the addresses listed "We really appreciate the things out this work." Central Region co -chair and Assembly in column next to this ad. you did for us, your were always there The fact that the Government of First Nations Regional Vice -Chief DEADLINE: * We need your name, address, phone for us 100% and I want to say thank established a new Cabinet Committee on full Shawn Atleo. "This means that Canada Please note that the deadline for you for that. When you have leaders Aboriginal Allah that is chaired by the number, and the First Nation you're a member is recognizing that although this is a RBC submission for our next issue is that lead like that, the ones who walk Prime Minister; a Parliamentary of. rich, so- called first -world country, rich February 20 2004. After that date, the walk and talk the talk, it makes for Secretary; and an Aboriginal Affairs Hopefully the problem has been resolved, and we thank you for in resources and with neighbor in the Royal Bank material submitted & judged a strong community," he said. Secretariat in the Privy Council Office United States as the most powerful appropriate cannot he guaranteed your cooperation and patience. Many other co- workers reiterated the headed up by former BC MAC Regional country in the world, that First placement hoe If still relevant, will he same sentiments, sometimes sharing Director John Watson can also be viewed Nations are still forced to the margins of MJ. (Marcel) Bosniens included in the fallowing issue. funny stories that went years back. as an indication that Government is Account Manager society in our own land" he said. understanding Mat there needs to be a Man ideal world, submissions would be Pam Perry listed the many workshops - Aboriginal Banking According to Martin's speech, as read typed, ohm than hand -written O and activities Corby organized or new relationship developed between First f Y'ZU by Governor General Adnonce Clarkson Articles can he sent by e-mail to .<.. participated in at Ahousaht in an effort Nations and government," said Atleo. Royal Bank of Canada [email protected] to address variety of social issues in, in the senate chambers on February 2nd 205 Commercial Street (Windows PC). the community. She thanked him for `the Government of Canada will work "7t is also our responsibility to Nenaimo, B.C. V9R 5G8 Tel: (250) 741 -3518 Fax: (250) 741 -3521 Submitted pictures must include a his leadership and his untiring efforts with First Nations to improve ark together not only as Nuu - a governance in their communities - to E-mail: marcel.blraìereOrlaccom Cell: (250) 616 -7741 brief description of snhject(s) and to help his people. chah- nulth, but as First Nations to enhance transparency and accountability return address. Pictures with nn return Ha-Shilth-Sa Louie Frank Se concluded the list of to the hold the government true address will remain on tile. Allow 2 - 4 speakers, highlighting Corby's giving - because this is the prerequisite to Iles promises they did make, as well as weeks for retom- Photocopied or faxed Ithilth -S: belongs to every Nuu -shah -nulth person including nature. -Ile is giving of himself, not effective self -government and economic well our photographs cannot he accepted. those who have passed on, and those who are not yet born. only in his work on community and development. Aboriginal leadership is ensure they understand Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council A community newspaper cannot exist without community social issues but also in his role as our committed to this end and raped progress issues in other key areas like COVERAGE.: involvement; If you have any great pictures you've taken, stories or Chief Sometimes, when the time was is essential. In order to support health and housing," said Atleo. Toll Free Number Although we would like to be able to governance capacity in Aboriginal poems you've written, or artwork you have done, please let us know appropriate Corby deferred to his cover all stones and events we will only people, saying "when the community .. es and to enhance effective "While time will tell as to whether so we can include it in your newspaper. dn.m subject to hosts something, I'm here to support dialogue, the Government will, in co- Canada will live up to the broad promises 1- -677 -1131 is 877 This year Ha- Shilth -Se's 30th year of serving the Nuu- chah -nulth Natrona, establish my people." He praised Corby for the operation with First they have made, 1 feel that it is also our a toll free - Sufficient advance notice addressed First Nations. way he ha shouts (shares teachings). an independent Centre for First Nations responsibility to work together not only Nuu- chah -nullh leadership have now established specifically to lleShildS,. We look forward to your continued input and support. "Good luck, Corby, and you can be Government. as Nuu- chah- nulth, but as First Nations to number to assist membership with any - Reporters availability at the time of, Kleco! Kleco! David Wiwchar, Editor / Manager sure we'll be inviting you back home "The Government will also focus on hold the government true to the promises luv the event. Orr:, questions they may have regarding every weekend," said Frank. education and skills development, they did make.. well as enure they - Editorial space available in the paper. LUu jf-_J because this is a prerequisite to understand well our issues in other key treaty related business, - Editorial deadlines being adhered to )amrnaaunanm cajr=== individual opportunity and full areas like health and housing," he said. by contributors Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 - Page 4 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 Page 5 Tseshaht fast becoming a force in the forests OVIZEMENEM Their rationale was that recruitment By David W vetear - process, and will work with

the Government's ' Hundreds laid off as Hake Plant closes Southern Region Reporter Tseshaht Chief and Council to remit as Is k 1 proposed 20°o "claw many Tseshaht workers as possible. employees working," said beck" rights By Denise August Alf. The Tseshaht First Nation has taken a of cutting 140 laid workers, Allen says under the Central Region Reporter Vibe of leading role in the Alberni Valley forest --. B.C. "Through joint ventures and 35% of those are First Nations. They will Government's Forest industry over the past few years, 1 capacity building initiatives, be forced to seek jobs at the two Revitalization Program ()clean. After years of struggling to partnering up with a variety logging we're getting to the point now plants or find employment _ the remaining as JZ complicated keep operations going in the onshore companies well as forming a few-- of w a Deb Mundy of the Ucluelet situation. They where we can get hack in to a hake processing industry, CSP elsewhere. heir own. First Nation and mother of five (three y not proceed untilthe profitable forest industry," (Canadian Seafood Products) in "Back in the MacMillan Bloedel days, dependent) has worked at the plant for f ] "claw back" was Ucluelet closed its doors for good N most of our Tseshaht men worked in the 24 years. She has wen the plant change '11- completed and they Tseshaht have also agreed to review a leaving 140 employees out of work. forest industry because there was so 111 Mile. adapting to meet the demands Pdr knew exactly what they partnership with Coulson for the While the plant isI abandoned for the much work available." said Tseshaht the market. She has also seen a once thcrine Fred -Chop line Mill would have left to expansion of their Acre Space Division. most part, CSP managers will continue of =a% Chief Councillor Dave Watts. "As the operator at Coulson deal per This Division carries out 15. regular job dwindle from ten months ti- jobs. with. Recently the helicopter to work until February forest industry declined, mony people year to ten weeks last on ign own has mask maintenance and overhaul of related The industry in general and the plant year, lost their jobs. And for quit longtime To meet this requirement Tseshaht were Earning $15,000 last year, Deb says she an alternative proposal to Weyerhaeuser major dynamic components. This specifically have been plagued with now, our people haven't been involved successful in negotiating a joint venture is tine of the lucky ones, working just to carryout fore engineering and timber venture has the potential to create problems from the migrating hake not After years of struggling to keep operations going in the onshore in the forest industry, and it's gotten to with the Coulson Group which tresulted enough hours in her Quality Control t harvesting within the Sproat Division of several high tech jobs for members of showing up some years to weak markets hake processing industry, CSP (Canadian Seafood Products) in the point where our young people doll iu Tsemac leasing Coulson Specialties Fashion to collect Employment TFL 44. Tseshaht First Nation - and other economic factors. The Hake Ucluelet closed its doors for good leasing 140 employees out of work. ben think about possibilities of Ltd., a re- manufacturing plant at Polly's Insurance. Others have not been able to Coulson Group and Tseshaht are 'Were proving we can accomplish Coalition, a lobby group comprised of becoming loggers," he slid. "But Point This has in turn helped lever work enough hours and struggle for the Whose fault is it that CSP closed? "It working on a number venture everything wive attempted in the forest First Nations, municipalities, union and business. through joint ventures and capacity employment for an additional 9 Tseshaht of joint rest of the year. She says while there companies in Ucluelet is difficult to point the finger," said projects that have benefited the First industry as wet deliver dm contrwn and industry fought for adequate hake The other two building initiatives, were getting to the workers within the Coulson Millworks are still two plums (Ucluelet Seafood 'vested in equipment and can produce Allen, "the industry is dependent on the Nation because of Coulson's strength make money at the end of the day," said allocations to keep the processing plants point nosy where we can get back in to a manufacturing facilities.. These and Whaley) operating, she ìs and expertise in timber Warts. "Being isn't something going. Products hake fillets or other products. Mark fish showing up each year and adequate profitable forest industry." workers have now been on the job for management and profitable done with fish plants. She will attempt CSP Manager, said laid allocation. Last year our lobby efforts timber manufacturing. More than two many mmpan can claim, but Further, Ucluelet, BC and Canada each Speed, off Equis Forest Products Ltd. owns a 15 oral months. ire.. to find work nearby in another field dozen Tseshaht members are now go i1 with aclees strategy and surt chipped in fora total of 57 million to employees have already applied for jobs paid off getting 13 of the allocation years Forest License for 20,000 cubic Tashwio Forest Resource Management into altogether at the two local plants. He said with the onshore. employed at Coulson Millworks. The small you can create jobs economic upgrade sewer and water facilities to meters of timber, per year, to be cut Ltd. is a forest engineering company people hired had little or no millwork development opportunities. and there's support plant operations and create 60 to 65% of CSP employees within the Arrowsmith Timber Supply. totally owned by First Nations, as experience. but what they lacked in still good money to be made in the forest employment. After the collapse of the Deb Mundy of the Ucluelet First commuting from Pon Alberni, "The resources are there and Tseshaht has already harvested nearly Tseshaht and the Uchucklesaht First experience was made up for in industry," he said, logging industry in the early 1990's, Nation and mother of five (three employed locals may have more luck they're ours and we also need to 100,000 cubic meters from this license Nation share half the company. Tashwin getting on the seniority list at USP or willingness to learn. high unemployment rates continue to be dependent) has worked at the balance that with processing over the past 5 years.a The timber cut has the contract to carry out the forest Winless. In addition, Coulson made an offer to a problem ie the region. plant for 24 years. She has seen products locally," said Cliff from this license was split equally engineering in the Cataract Lake area for Another issue that may arise from the local First Nations to acquire an - Cliff Allen, Numehah -lulu lobbyist the plant change over time, Allen Sr., a between the partners and has been sold Equis Forest Products Ltd. and Eeha -Peh CSP is the onshore hake member of the Hake ownership position in the Coulson for the Hake Coalition says there have closing of on the open market at a profit. In Forest Resources Ltd and on Tsutus adapting to meet the demands of allocation. Speed says a three -year deal Coalition, a lobby group Manufacturing Facilities, which will been problems for at least the last three addition to the profits from log sales, 18 Island for Tsemac Manufacturing Ltd. the market. She has also seen a is comprised of First Nations, exn have another shift added. The years, "Besides Me hake not showing allocating all hake to onshore plants Tseshaht members have gained The company has also contracts for once job dwindle from to year. With one third of tra shift will create new employment up there were other reasons that onshore regular set expire this municipalities, union and employment at local mills (6 at Franklin forest engineering with the ( chock lc,do processing plants gone, DFO opportunities for Tseshaht workers. hake processing has not been ten months per year to ten weeks Uciuelet's industry representatives Forest Products and 12 at Coulson). First Nation, Interior and Weyerhaeuser may or may not renew the allocation Under the Joint Venture agreement profitable," he says, "and the company last year. These jobs are in pan a direct result of in the Alberni region. This enterprise Coulson will hire and tarn new workers is reeling from that" deal. Speed fears the off shore Joint Allen concedes there is a healthy selling the logs at market value to both holds potential to create long-term rL- who quality and are selected during the Brad Rupert - in feed He said one year foreign offshore Part of the reason CSP failed may be Venture the Hake Coalition fought may tourism industry in the region and mills. At these mills the logs are engineering jobs for our people. processors bought the hake. "A foreign that it did not diversify. Company come back. 'there's nothing wrong that'. "We need mmufactured into lumber products for Tseshaht Forest Development government was subsidizing their owners vested heavily in equipment The only hope for reopening the to balance tourism with resource the domestic Canadian, U.S. and Asian Consultation Referral Policies have processing plant is a new buyer but Industry and offshore processors, which is why they designed for the production of stem. a development," says Atli., "The markets. been put in place for Forest were able to pay more for hake and take paste made of hake used for artificial Speed feels that any sale is unlikely. resources are there and they're ours and The Equis timber was cut under joint Govemment Agencies to follow when a large share of the allocation, he said. crab and shrimp. The product uses beef CSP ìe a one -product plant and with we also need to balance that with operation involving Echa -Peh Forest proposing operations within the Tseshaht IMPORTANT NOTICE After Coalition pressure, DFO plasma and CSP switched to the use of finicky markets and a company that has processing products locally," he Resources Ltd and Equis, Echa -Peh traditional territory. This policy requires responded by allocating more hake to egg white after fears of Slad Cow only lost money for the last four years, concluded. Forest Resources Ltd. own a similar 15 Government and all companies who TO EMPLOYERS there are no buyers on the horizon. within Tseshaht traditional onshore processors. 'The main reason disease All the news The egg "The 140 people laid off represent I/3I year 20,000 cubic meters per year Forest operate we were involved with the lobby effort substitution cost more and made an "Who wants to buy a money loser," of the workforce in Ucluelet and that's License, and under the terms of the territory to submit their plans to forest waste keep a large number of ku'us inferior product and the company lost asked Speed. not a drop in the bucket" said Aleo. Forest License issued to each company liaison officer Lisa Gallic who reviews by the Ministry of Forests, both the proposed oral development for Need summer help? Hire a student! companies arc required to co- manage impact on aboriginal rights and any FIRST NATION PANEL ON FISHERIES Chatwin Engineering Ltd. the Cataract Lake timber area as a joint conflicts with traditional use of the forest Summer Career Placements, a key element of operation. Under the license, salvage of lands being proposed by a company for Helping To Make Communvirs A Barer Place To Live timber development She then reports to the Youth Employment Strategy, Is a wage Request for Submissions and Schedule of Community Visits Y cedar shake and shingle bolts as well as Chief and Council for direction on how to Specializing In: log cants is an opportunity that is being subsidy initiative that enables employers The First Panel input regarding to be managed. Nation on Fisheries is seeking your aboriginal actively pursued by several Tseshaht infringement issues are hire students during the summer for a period fisheries management and allocation in British Columbia. We would like to hear Infrastructure Land Use Plans contract salvagers in the Cinema The process will result in a red, yellow, not -for- your views concerning: Housing Economic Studies operating area. or green letters being issued with respect of 6 to 16 weeks. Private, public and Funding Applications to the specific harvest area and road the main issues for First Nations in the fishery today. Physical Development Plats Tsemac Manufacturing was awarded a profit employers are Invited to submit their system being proposed. A red letter is I. the main obstacles to First Nations reaching agreements with Timber Sale for a total of 75,000 cubic ue an Vercnuve, Island by the issued where development cannot he application by Canada regarding fisheries allocations; Gnaw wines was voted Ina Best Professional owner, meters. The timber sale, located within &gems Emal rice Awarsa. our traditional territory on Tartar accepted i,e. burial grounds, sacred sites, L sharing of fish stocks among First Nations and with other resource Island, requires that the volume of logs fisheries, wildlife, eo. A yellow letter is March 26, 2004 sectors; Own. En9ineorirg is a proud sponsor of Ne Nwcheh-nulth TOM Meet pan sued where additional information and secondary educaponacholersNps. produced from the island, or traded for u- First Nations current and future involvement in fisheries the equivalent volume, must be research is required in order to identify management The objective of this initiative is to provide 1614 Many newt Nenaimo, BC V9S 1J7 Ph, (2601 76 3-0 7 77 fax: fP.) 7sa3ü9 processed through a Port Alberni value any conflicts and or infringement on our k role of the fishery in sustaining our unities in the future; Error d*O0000 corn Mont w nm awww'mwra-r added remanufacturing plant owned or rights. A green loner is issued only when students with work experience related to their Is other issues you feel sare relevant to future fisheries management lased by Tarmac. Under the terms of proposed development does not conflict field of study. Applications will be evaluated and allocation to with our rights and or accommodation the license Tsemac is required create as local and regional 9 new and maintain 37 existing mill acceptable to our nation has been agreed based on factors such Cra n brook: To be determined Prince George: February 27 Degruchy, Norton a Co. to. priorities, the quality of the work experience Kamloops: February 20 Port Hardy: March 1 Weyerhaeuser's Sproat Lake Division as well as budget availability. Prince Rupert: February 23 Nana... March 2 a 3 ,,); - - Tseshaht together with the Coulson offered, Smithers: February 25 Chilliwack: March 5 "Specializing in First Nations Group of Companies, Ucluelet First Nation and the Hupacasath First Nation Meeting facilities are in will currently being identified each location and details be taxation, auditing & actively pursued a management contract fared to First Nation, Tribal Council and First Nation organization offices. If you with Weyerhaeuser to operate that portion e wew sit swm. mZ have any questions or wish to schedule a time to make a resentation or Dan Legg, CGA, CAFM strategic management f- of TFL44 known as the Sproat Lake wino wins. newer ow... submission to the Panel, please contact the Panel Coordinator: o yews.. Jay R. Norton, FCGA, CAFM Division. The group crated Hachatiic planning." err cata ,y Forest Enterprises Ltd. as a joint venture o *a Angela Wesley Panel Coordinator Cary McIntosh, CGA, CAFM /. to operate the contract. After Phone: (250) 638 -1727 Fax: (250) 638 -0700 company e- mail. [email protected] 2nd Floor, 4445 Gertrude St. more than a year of intense negotiations, Bus.: (250) 724 -0185 and having cached an agreement in Pon Alberni, If 1 B.C. V9Y617 harvesting, Meal _ CarEadä Written submissions are encouraged, whether or nota presentation is made. Fax: (250) 724-1774 shows some of the lumber produced by principle for engineering and Tsemac and min.) Weyerhaeuser suspended negotiants.. The final date for written submissions to the Panel Is March 12 2004. 12, 2004 Page 6 - Ha- Shilth -So - February February 12, 2004 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 7 Education - ha-ho-pa Sports - ?inn- cap -mis Tournaments OPEN BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Proud Hockey Mom Where: Port Alberni, at the Athletic Hall When March 5, 6, and 7, 2004 Submitted January 2 -4. 2004 my son 48 Chris 8 Men's Teams - $350 Entry Fee - $1000 1st Prize (Based on 8 Men's Teams) Pi' Williams played ice hockey at a 6 Women's Teams - $300 Entry Fee - $650 at Prize - (Based on 6 Women's Teams) tournament in Parksville. Ile plays on For more information, contact Cindy Dennis @ (250) 716 -1504 or Julie Moms @ Alberni Valley Blues novice. The team (250)724 -3809 started Elbe new year winning the V Hosted by: Natalee Dennis and Darci Moms and their families gold. The final game was very intense, b The girls are fundraising to travel to Montreal in May 2004 with their school bands. Ditidaht dancers performed at the Agnes Dick Memorial Potlatch at nail biting game. All the hockey mums Maht Mahs on January 31st. More than 800 people came to remember dancing and hugging on the final goal! Blues placed second in the round robin LADY the late Tseshaht Elder, celebrating her many accomplishments, her ACES 3RD ANNUAL LADIES & MEN'S and worked very hard as a team to cam BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT family, and her life. the title round against the hosting team March 5,6, and 7, 2004 Parksville Home Hardware. The Valley For more information COME LEARN WITH US Blues came back as they had a three Contact: Thomas George (250) 725-4435 goal deficit entering the 3rd period. teak -4-a naa7uugsta7in huhtak glib Blues goalie Di Rocco was solid at the 2ND ANNUAL LANNY ROSS Li pipes as he shut the door on Parksville MEMORIAL BALL HOCKEY TOURNEY come join us in learning Home Hardware, while the Blues top March 19, 20, 21, 2004 at Maht Mahs Port Alberni BC TELEPHONE CALL shooters got the first three goals. Chris Williams on right at his 1st game Men's Entry Fee $300.00 - First Place 1000.00 Based on 8 Teams I. has 110110 Winning the gold! Members of the Tseshaht I tentage Youth Project join with the Blue in Parksville Women's Entry Fee $250.00 - prize depends on haw many teams Son, I enjoyed every second of the 2. su /sàagk (name) Is that you eg Mae?' Sky Rangers to learn, and then teach teambuilding exercizes. encouraging words and All- stars, Concession, Kids Games, 50/50, Raffles and Fun' game, cheering you on, you make me so support and 3. haar si5aaq/sis Yes, this is eg. Mae For more info please call Ed Ross @ (250) 723 -6400 proud. Way to go. This tourney was introducing my boys to the world of The Tseshaht Heritage Youth Project has/ si/ÿaags extra special, scoring your first two sports. You're the greatest God parents 4. 7ua luwquk/9i-s ITs nice day any child could ask for. Love, The Tseshaht Heritage Youth Project Tseshaht Heritage Youth Project team goals, wow! WANNA TRY LACROSSE? Rangers to member David Watts), "I think it will 5. has 7cur7uuqukreiS Yes, it's a nice day education, sports will lead a healthy has joined with the Blue Sky And I would like to say to Irene and COME JOIN US AND TRY LACROSSE lead a forum with 43 youth delegates promote positive nereorking between 6. wilrt/hink/q "aa Are you dl right? Derek thank you for all your positive journey for my boys and Love from Molly a.k.a. Mom. Where Mahn Mahs Gymnasium (5000 Mission Rd.) from around the pros Mu. who will be Native non- Native youth from 7. has wiikh liinsis Yes, I am all right. coming to Pon Alberni as part of the around BC, and get us all working When March 26th, 2004- Time: 3:00pm- 5:30pm Cost: NOTHING! 8. tar/tsWSìâ I'm feeling sick - upcoming BC Winter Games together," he said. SPONSORED BY: 9. yea/yaakimiiq$s I'm aching all over Lacrosse Season heats up in Alberni The Youth Leadership Academy will British Columbia Lacrosse Association & the North Shore Indians Lacrosse Team 7aa/ginfhpk Who are you doing? 10. SUPPORTED BY: "We'll be leaching motivational meet from February 26th to the 29th, and By Dared W vehar beginning in April, going 11 weeks until II. ma/muuks(i3) I'm working (could be doing basket or beadwork) games and team -building will enjoy many experiential activities Southern Region Reporter the old Mime Tseshaht First Nation & Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Association 12. wipwiik/tags Nothing Door Prices! exercises to the delegates as part led by the Tseshaht youth and Blue Sky This rye -season also features a First -flask What are you doing later? Just bring your running shoes, hockey gloves (optional); helmet (optional) and a of the BC Olympic Youth Ranger team members. 13. 01 4.7.00 The Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Nations They IC event, scheduled for Both programs are youth employment 14. msk/ma n, rich /s I am going shopping lacrosse stick if you have one. said Association is gearing up for its third March 20 at Mahn Mahs from 3 to 5:50 Leadership Academy," CALL SHERRI COOK FOR MORE MO (250) 720 -0923 avr., programs, with Ryan Dvorak leading the THIS LAND IS MY LAND season with registration happening on pm. Three members of the Nord] Shore Tseshaht Heritage Youth Project Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Association will have a registration table son up for Rangers, and David Watts Jr. leading the /wens/ This land is my land nil nil ninon) Friday, February 10 from 1 to 5 pm at Indians Senior A lacrosse team will be team member David Watts Jr. "I Tseshaht team. those interested in signing up for the 2004 lacrosse season. nit wags : ninma This land is my land the AV Multiplex. on hand to host a clinic at the free event think it will promote positive According to Watts, the Tseshaht Registrar will also be on haleii/yi /suk/nil From one old to the other Last year, almost 100 kids aged 7 to 16 The AVMLA BALL networking between Native and Heritage Youth Project has been going hand to accept new regirnano. THUNDER INVITATIONAL ALL NATIVE 7u/naf/7itq mud you All along the mountains signed up for one of the five divisions, on -Native youth from around since January 5 /b. and their biggest and the AVMLA hopes for even more For more information contact Anna HOCKEY TOURNAMENT hinny,, From the beach BC, and get as all working projects involve the development of lacrosse players to sign up this year. Massa at 720 -6198, or email March 26th. 20, & 20, 2004 hits° from Mc ocean together," he said. storybooks of traditional Tseshaht Practices start mid -March, with games amass. nuuchahnulth org Maht Mahs Gym, Port Alberni hishnhuks ha/um get my food a Tseshaht I stories, and developing 8 Men's Teams -6 Women's Teams niihaa Vane. It was made "We'll be teaching motivational games Museum feasibility study. The group has sup Men's Entry Fee: $300.00 - Women's entry Fee: $250.00 and team- building exercises to the plenty of work ahead of them before the 7uk°iit for us Hiking the Nootka Trail Deposit required to segue place in draw: delegates as pan of the BC Olympic program ends on March 20. SOUNDS: Men most have a $150.00 deposit in to Thunder by Mar 21st Women must have By Brian Tate Nootka trail and they arc Max's Water Youth Leadership Academy," said R - - tla Taxi and the Uchuck III. either way $100.00 deposit in to Thunder by Mar 21st x - -- as if to clear throat of an object Northern Region Reporter Si--. tla plus uh hikers have access to a very scenic ride Prize Money as follows: Men's: 1st Place: $1000.00. 2nd Place: $500.00. 3rd 1 -sh from Gold Riser to Friendly Cove before Plats: 8250.00. Based on eight -team draw. e -elh Yowler - Nootka Island has been C -- ei -deep in throat, pharyngeal traversing the trail. Attention all 1976 -1980 t -t plus uh famous for many things in the past such Women's Division: 1st Place: 8600.00. 2nd Place: $300.00. 3rd Place: $150.00. - -- like w in wish The Nootka Trail runs along three h - -- as if to breath on glass to clean as first contact with Europeans, the Based on 6 -team draw. Graduates of Ucluelet Secondary School w - -- w plus uh Mowachaht/Muchalaht Reserves and 250.723 -8503 q - -- like a k made in the throat attack on theI American ship . Contacts: Phone: Les Sam at 250 -723 -8950. Phone: Richard Sam at y - -- like y in yes bikers can expect to pay $40.00 before -5757 (work). E-mail Richard Sam Sr. at mamma h' .a Reunion happening July 2 -4 - d - is uh the Fur Trade, and recently the return of (home). 250-724 - - plus starting their journey. The three reserves l' - -- y plus uh the sixth generation John R. lemon and - -- sound like a en's hiss are located at Bajo Point (IR 41), Beano q - -- k made deep in thou plus w now it seems there is a nail that is We t - -- pm tongue behind teeth and In air Creek (IR 02), and Friendly Cove (IR #3), 1ST ANNUAL GARY NOOKEMIS are in the process of gathering names for our starting to gain a name for itself. flow out on sides of longue the last inhabited village site on the MEMORIAL BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT reunion. If you graduated in 1976 -1980 from The trail is called the "Nootka Trail" island April 9, 10, II, 2004 at the House of Huu- ay -aht (31ma from Bamfield) Submitted by Central Language Program in dlnmucaas (Port Alberni) and it runs on the outer West Coast Ucluelet Secondary School to come The money that is paid by the hikers Men's Entry Fee $300.00 -Foss Place $100.00 Based on 8 Teams and would like portion of Nootka Island and is goes to the wages of two individuals Women's Entry Fee $250.00 - Prize Based on 6 Teams to the reunion could you please contact Karen approximately 30 kilometers long and Attention Huu- ay -aht Members from mad -tune until mid -September. Trophy's, Concession, 50/50, raffles. takes anywhere from 5 to 7 days to hike, Severinson at Box 21, Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 or These individuals maintain the Come on out and have some fun! Members of the Huu- ay -aht Treaty and Constitution Committees depending on the skills and endurance campground facility at Friendly Cove, For more information please call Duane Nookemis (250) 728 -1213 or leave email kseverinson @hotmail.com or call 730 -0018. will be traveling to the following locations to meet with our of the hiker. This trail is now starting to @ the outhouse facilities, and posting of message at the Huu- ay -aht Band office @ (250) 728 -3414. members: compete with the West Coast Trail and Thank you. signs along the village sites. the Juan de Fuca Trails for in difficulty "No one was acknowledging that there February 23 (day): Seattle level and popularity. were village sites along the nail and The hikers have access to the trail by February 24 (evening): Nanaimo hikers were starting to wander off and TAYLORS FLOWER SHOP Flight with Air Nootka to the r way of into the village sites," said Margarita BRAKER & starting point at Louie Bay on the February 25 (evening): Port Alberni James. 'This is pan of the reason for the KS.:t' 3020 3rd Avenue Western portion of the trail. There arc Topics for discussion: $40 surcharge: she said. 1J' Pon Alberni, B.C. two other alternatives to get to the Barristers & Solicitors NOY 0/74/ Treaty:- Update on Land Selection Negotiations V9Y 2A5 Constitution:- Information on Huu- ay -aht Traditional Gov't 'I 411,04L., Z. 5233 Hector Road HmonccnExprmss to ray P.O. Box 1160, Part Alberni Sap itdsid (wewrwry - Options for involvement of Fla -wish V50 B.C. V9Y 7M1 Skip 'Jo( - on Mastercard yayS.,,. Jury General information Governance Structures Phone, 723 -1993 Toll free 1-B77- 7234993 www.portalbemifowers.ce - email. taylorsrowersnshaw.ca (Canadian systems compared to Huu- ay -aht systems Fun 723 -1994 We deliver world wide! what will our structure look like in the future?) WATCH YOUR MAILBOXES AND /OR E -MAILS FOR Personal injury Iltigatian, including motor ` Phone: 723 -6201 accident injury claims SPECIFIC TIMES AND LOCATIONS, OR CONTACT vehicle l- 800 -287 -9961 eleflor THE HUU- AY -AHT TREATY OFFICE AT (250- 723 -0100) i 1

Page 8 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 - Page 9 Alberni Garbage causes stink Flying WestEx- Tofino to Nuu- chah -nulth mask the ACRD will be negotiating with other The dumping area would be Vancouver in 45 Minutes! By David faction going once ... twice ... island communities to accept 20 tons of increased by 5 ants to acbommodate Southern Region Reporter By Denise August occasional openings in the cloud cover garbage per day. which equals one dump the new garbage, bringing the total By David OOtechar Central Region Reporter waling snow -covered forests. truck load. and raise funds through dumping area to 22 -acres according Southern Region Reporter Tseshaht Chief Councillor David Watts Forty -five minutes later we made our tipping fees. "The revenue generated to McGinn. is fuming over the Alberni - Clayoquot at Vancouver Togriona nurser. It's a cold, gray day landing International would cover the infrastructure costs and The Nuu .ohah -nulth mask Regional District's decision to expand Airport. We taxied to the South looking for a with wet snow on Sutton Pass I we wouldn't have to raise local taxes or "They said it would only be as make Nuu- chah-nulih the McCoy Lake garbage dump without Terminal where I was greeted by Julie home might be going current tipping fees said McGinn my way from Pon Alberni to Tofino the First Nation that borders there for 20 years, turn 30 Foster. Foster hack to the American collector who entwining Airport where WestEx is now showed me around the "Mare garbage memos more pollution, Airline wanted repatriated. the site. years later they're talking WestEx portion of the terminal, it and our biggest concern is McCoy lake offering a new scheduled air service 90 year The mask, currently being held at the about another life between Torino and Vancouver. introducing me to various staff members and the surrounding creeks, which used First Peoples Cultural Foundation office Tseshaht Chief Councillor David span and trucking in garbage The Tofino Airport and Long Beach that we met along the way. to sustain a healthy who population but in Victoria, if left unclaimed over the Watts is fuming over the Alberni from all over the island, but Golf Course share parking lot at the The facility, while relatively small is there's not much in there anymore" said next few weeks will go back to Dallas - Clayoquot Regional District's talked to us and of which are two small hailers impressive. WestEx provides air Watts. -Well become the garbage dump they haven't -Grey Eagle' Sanghurst an American perched at the edge of the runway. In ambulance service for British Columbia decision to expand the McCoy capital of the island if the city continues about it," said Watts. Indian an collector (who himself is the Wessex trailer sits Chantell and has aircraft allocated for this Lake garbage dump without down this path. Once the gate opens I (office) American Indian) in Washington Sole. purpose. I was shown the luxurious don't think they'll be able to close it," "What's going to happen in 90 years Gemmel, alone with her computer, consulting the First Nation that Lear "l'dhatetoseeatgobackto the phone and waiting room chairs. She let air ambulance in the hangar borders the site. he said. when rotting garbage,, and methane collector since he actually wants to see warmly greets me, checks me in and which mainly serves minim, B.C. Them "We had concerns about the landfill gas pipes are only a few feet from the 0015051 repatriated, which is rare assures me that the plane will arrive are living facilities an the hanger for the going in 30 years ago when Agnes Dick our houses," said Watts. "We have to n amongst collectors," said Adeline The Alberni -Clayoquot Regional pilots who must be ore call 24 hours a spearheaded the fight against ir," said to make sure the next shortly. "It has a good record of being Distract (ACRD) wanes to increase the do work now Murphy, Administrative Assistant at the time," she says. day Watts. "At the time they said it would generations don't have to fight First Peoples' Cultural Foundation. Ms. e of dumping area within the o The trailer is bare; containing only only be there for 20 years, now 30 years against it years from now, when it's °- - Murphy can be contacted at (250)161- landfill's current border, In order to do OS WestEx prides Itself on safety later they're talking about another 90 too late," he sad. what as necessary to make a comfortable this, new run off and wastewater pipes 3456. year life span and trucking in garbage The ACRD and City of Port Allen Tseshaht Chief Councilor Dave waiting room. It's dry, warm and has a and quality of service. Their have to bet stalled at a cost of 51.5 from all over the island, but they haven't stands outside the gates at the few magazines Chancel! says she friendly staff would be happy to Important Notice to a Nuu- chab -nulth oral Nations members, ACRD Public have agreed to meet with Watts to Watts million. According to would Band Managers, talked to us about it: he said. discuss the issue later this month. ACRD Landfill. like to see artwork on the walls assist you should you decide to CHR's, Health Clerks and Band Membership Clerks: Works Co- ordinator Sean Met h.. the for Currently, garbage is dumped within a tourists to admire or even buy. She a expansion of the dumping area as treat yourself to fast and MEDICAL COVERAGE NOT AUTOMATIC 17-acre area of the 95 -acre landfill site. wonders if local artists might be something the region already needs, and relatively inexpensive alternative Reference: Recently, many bills were received at the NTC -Insured interested in displaying their work them (Non Health Canada scraps consent forms route to Vancouver. Benefits Section) (NIHB) from parents requesting payment under this plan. for free. If a child is not registered with Indian Affairs and the province there is no medical Ministry Of Forests he said. "Our approach has been to Finally, the six -seat Navaho Piper By David Mischa, Further, the facility completely services overage. Therefore, FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF MEDICAL BC Timber Sales engage in cooperative and arrives from Vancouver. It taxis up to Southern Region Reporter its onsate and VISITS, X -RAYS, ETC. WILL FALL ON THE PARENTS! eetive process that balances all of the trailer and a couple disembarks own aircraft sometimes South Island Forest District services from other companies. Indian Affairs cannot and WILL NOT PAY any bills without full coverage. our mutual interests and we applaud while Chantell arranges for a taxi. The 'craft Alberni Operating Area Ottawa - Health Canada announced last The company also Remember, unless a child is REGISTERED with both Indian Affairs (Status Card) Health Canada's commitment to woman says she was pleased with the trains service week at will wrap a controversial technicians at the airport. and the provincial medical plan (MSP Card) two very important medical factors Major Amendment continue to work with s. This shows flight saying she found it to be the program requiring First Nations people Foster took me tour the offices apply: 2002 -2006 Ilul partnership can work and is the hest cheapest way to travel by air from fora of to sign consent forms before getting their where WestEx can The child is covered under the parent medically, for only three mouths; Forest Development Plan way to resolve these issues." Vancouver on her Internet search. personnel track their dental, medical, or pharmaceutical needs aircraft via computer By consulting the and "Health Canada has persisted with the Chanter introduces Wayne the pilot met. Nuu -chah -ninth leaders joined with commie( one can tell exactly where b. Once the child reaches I year of age then they are no longer covered Notice is hereby given that BC Timber Sales (BCTS) will hold a public Consent 'initiative' in spite of several and Stephan, the co -pilot before we other First Nations and Inuit leaders each of WestEx's planes are at any given under the NIHB program for: equipment; supplies; drags; dental; and viewing of the proposed major amendment of the 2002 -2006 BC Timber years of advice and political opposition board the plane. from across Canada last year in time und give an estimated time of optical. Sales Alberni Operating Area. Forest Development Plan far the Maggie from First Nations leaders," said Nuu - Wayne goes through the safety drill, denouncing the program as a waste of arrival. Normally, a child reaching 19 years of age requires (her or his) own medical care eke /Ucluelet portion of the plan. chah-nulth Community and Human showing hose- the emergency doom time and money, and a privacy From the South terminal there is a free card. A child can maintain medical coverage up to age 25 when in full -time The FDP amendment revises cufblock shape, sire and locations, road Services (CHS) Director Simon Read. work, pointing out the fire extinguisher infringement. shuttle service that brings passengers to- attendance at a post secondary institution, that is approved by the provincial medical locations and silviculture systems based upon field engineering. "Health Canada's previous failure to and the first aid kit, then he smiles and "Several factors have made this new and -from the main terminal. From there commission. A small section of road under this amendment accesses Block 0301 in listen to First Nations input has resulted tells me its Stephen's second day on approach possible," according to a one an take the Almoner Shuttle into It takes 6 -8 weeks to obtain these coverage cards! Start the process immediately! Draw Lake and is located in the Clayoquot Sound Land Use Area. This in creation of a lot of extra work for the job. He looked happy so I took that Health Canada press release. "These downtown Vancouver for $12 or $18 Do not assume it is done! Follow up with this until you have both cards! Questions area will follow the Scientific Panel Recommendations and there Is no front line workers and providers such as hail of news as something good. include an evolving privacy rerum. The other more expensive option lobe directed to the Band Membership Clerks, or the NTC Registry Office 724 -5757. eutbloeks located Inside Clayoquot Sound. dentists. Dentists have become so We take off from the runway and environment, feedback from First ill to takes taxi or limousine and they're Roben Churn. CD -NTC NIHB Program Supervisor The Forest Development Plan Amendment shows the location and orderly antagonized by poorly implemented within seconds we are flying west over Nations, Inuit and other stakeholders lined up as far as the eye can see at the development of proposed harvesting, road development, maintenance, changes to NIHB that many arc refusing Long Beach and the ocean. It as a and insights gained during the past three main anal. deactivation, basic silviculture and salvage as identified on accompanying to ball through the program and are bumpy ride at first as we climb into the years. This approach respects the privacy Nest' prides itself on safety and MISSING PERSON prescriptions. This plan also has information on the protection of other asking for advance payment for clouds and within seconds, the ocean rights of clients and is consistent with quality of service. Their friendly staff resource values in the planning areas. II is made available for review and services. Only one dentist in Campbell below disappears and there is nothing to Age: 21 currentrent privacy legislation." would be happy to assist you should you u comment to all resource agencies, First Nations and the public before the River will stall see First Nations patients see but blinding white clouds. Height: 5'4" announcement is a major victory decide to treat yourself to a fast and Ministry of Forest considers approval of the plan. All approved Operational and bill through to the NIHB insurer II is somewhat unsettling traveling in Weight: 115 Ils. in terns of protecting our entitlement to relatively inexpensive alternative route Plans and any Higher Level Plans that encompass the Development Plan (Fear Canadian). Since many patients complete blindness but you can 'feel' health services; said Assembly of First to Vancouver. will made can of afford to pay up front, they go when the plane changes direction and Long dark hair, brown eyes. be available during the review and comment period upon request Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine. at the Interior office. All completed 13 service rind! their meth the ride was smooth. There was the / assessments (Sections to 17 of the "Since Health Canada's announcement wide. OSPR) are available upon request from Interior deteriorate to the point that emergency She was wearing a during the review and of the Client Consent Perms Initiative in treatment s required, at much higher black skirt, black top. comment period. 2000, the AFN, under the direction of The Forest Development Plan Amendment will be available for review at cost," he said. high black boots. First Nations, has been diligent an International Forest Products Ltd., West Coast Operations, 2777 -C Pacific A salver hooped necklace. pursuing and advocating for a better, If you have any questions Rim Hwy, Ucluelet B.C., the Ministry of Forests, South Island Forest District, more onstractave process dirt is about the Informed Consent 4880 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni, Tattoo of a band of Bowers B.C., the Ucluelet Economic respectful of our Treaty rights, of our Development Corporation, 200 Main Street, Forms, call Ottawa toll free with a heart in the middle on Ucluelet B. C., and the Ministry right to privacy and respectful of Health of Forests (BC Sales), 370 S. Dogwood her right arm. Timber Street, Campbell River, B.C. Canada's concerns about patient safety," at 1- 888 -751 -5011 from Wednesday February 4, 2004 until Monday April 5, 2004 during normal business hours (9am to 4pm Monday to Friday). Last seen n the Jangle Pot THE PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR THIS PLAN WILL BE FROM r' I arm June 30, 2002. WEDNESDAY 4, - w FEBRUARY 2004 TO MONDAY APRIL 5, 2004 La) A representative of International Forest Products Ltd. (for BC Timber TSESHAHT MARKET Lisa Marie Young Sales) will be available at the West Coast Operations Office to review and discuss the proposed plans. The proposed plan may be amended as a '. The TLA -O- QUI -AHT Band result of written comments received by April 5, 2004. Written comments IL is offering a CASH REWARD regarding this proposed FDP are to be forwarded to Zoltan Schafer, R.P.F. at OF $11,500 International Forest Products Ltd.,. West Coast Operations or to Rob °` @ Martin, BC Timber Sales, Ministry of Forests, Campbell River. TeTnpo n for information leading to the location o If interested parties are unable to review the plan during those times, LISA MARIE YOUNG arrangements can be made to review the plan at a time that is convenient FULL SERVICE for them. Please contact Zoltan Schafer, R.P.F. Timber Evaluation If alyonr las en Lisa or has infbnnation as tu her possible wheteaho Ils anew Supervisor, International Forest Products Ltd., West Coast Operations, GROCERIES, GAS BAR, HOT FOODS, SNACKS = call RCMP in anuomo (250) 754234 many RCMP Detach. ant 2777 -C Pacific Rim Highway, Box 789, Ucluelet BC VOR -3A0. Phone: 250- & So MUCH MORE! 726-3651 Fax: 250-726 -3647 E -mail: rotten schafer ©mtedoccom or Rob Air, now o..i.awruw two. *We Hours of operation - 7:00 am - I030 pm Stephane, Wayne and Chantell Charnel of WestEx et ,. Comma. saw w .M Martin, ORE. Planning Officer, BC Timber Sales, 370 S. Dogwood Street, news., Phone: 7243944 Campbell River, BC VOW BY7 Phone: 250 -286 -9349 Fax: 250- 286 -9420 offering scheduled flights between Tofino and Vancouver Moses Martin at (250) 725 -2761 or Carol Martin (250) 725 -3369 F: mail: tseshahtrnarkettshaw.ra - Web address: www.tseshehenmrketca THERE ARE NO OPEN HOUSES FOR THIS MAJOR AMENDMENT Page 10 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 - Page 11 Sea Otter Saviors' Message not A Meeting of the Hearts and Minds: Welfare cuts discussed Make Children First conference attracts crowd welcomed by Seafood lovers d By David Murray Procedures manual to reflect that," she By Tamara n palmen - Frizsche (Hupacasath) and Carol Outs ` Southern Region Reporter said. "INA(' has followed a number of Harbo confirmed the By Denise August Flores Island. (Tseshaht). the new policies introduced by the for Ha- SWIM-So Region Reporter male otters arc there and the females Four "Ambassadors Good Central of Will" F 1 n Alms. inn. - More than 20 Nuu -chah- Province, and there is a need to plan how 1 f' will soon follow. were seated amongst the guests to respond to our changing Over the pass eight months I have met nulth community representatives came Predation rate of sea otters is low, right 1 Tofino -A traveling road show of with over 120 parents from Port Alberni, throughout the day, and they were: -` together last week to discuss the environments.' I provincially appointed experts arrived in now only eagles, says Harbo. Orcas Ditidaht, Carol Clutesi (Tseshaht), !hies ma welfare outs, and The group then launched into a strategic Uchucklesaht, Hupacasath and impending provincial normally hunt sea otters but Tofino February 7 to ask locals to do their Tseshaht as part the planning process Lawrence ( Haida), Mark Sutherland how to manage those changes at the planning session, discussing the of umbers are low enough to earn them a (Ahousaht) and Robert Fritzsche community level. strength, weaknesses, opportunities and their pan in ensuring the continued for the -All- Nation's Cultural position on SARA. Immersion Conference'. (Gitxsan). 1 Effective April lot. the BC Government threats facing their communities and population explosion of the sea otter. Threats to sea otters today could belt I am the Pon Albemi Aboriginal Guest Speakers spoke throughout the will he enforcing its new time limit for Nations. The reception while civil, had its share major catastrophe, like an oil spill could Community Facilitator for day addressing the four themes identified those on social assistance. Employable "We have our own Social Development of angry industry workers who fear the the Make wipe out BC's relatively small sea otter Children First Initiative. by parents. people can only claim social assistance policy manual which puts us ahead of sea otter, now making its appearance in This Conference was themed Dr. Richard Atleo held the audience for two out of five years, and the first most other First Nations in the province, Clay oat. Sound will devour shellfish population. "A captivated as he discussed the origin of Official greeters attired in traditional dress welcomed the guests as and we have leaders expressing their The provinces strategy to reestablish Meeting of the Hearts and Minds" as it cuts will occur on that date. and destroy their livelihoods. they arrived, and a traditional welcome and prayer was is non -intervention; brought parents and service providers, Western and Aboriginal philosophy, received from "People are really mad about this," said concerns at many political levels," said sea otter populations Tatoosh both Aboriginal non, while Nene VanVolsen looked at the Tat (Hupacasath) and Carol Claim' (Tseshaht). Tla- o- qui -ahf''s Tom Curley. "Our an Volsen. "We have to prepare for leave them alone and allow them to and together with A group of provincially social backdrop of issues currently (Above) Ed Tatoosh hands out awards at the Make Children First communities are really feeling the changes to Social Assistance, create continue to and expand their the common goal of strengthening appointed experts arrived in facing our children and families. Tracy Conference crunch from this," he said awareness of those change, and develop territory. Harbo says they expand relationships to create a community to ask locals to do their Smyth discussed community budding, action plans at the community level," she Tofino toward abundant food supply and when atmosphere where all our children and families feel supported. and took a look at "what happens near' Effective April I st, the BC said. part to ensuring the continued the supply is depleted they move on, Northern Region Healing Project A dSh 1 S'toh ,th Wen Aboriginal Government will be enforcing its "Social Services cutbacks by the BC population explosion of sea otters leaving a small population that can Community Facilitator, gave new time limit for those on social Liberal Government have resulted in an This Conference was Chemed "A a sun ise on what is left. presentation on West hosts increased number First Meeting of the Hearts and Coast Make Open House assistance. Employable people of Huway -alit Sea otters lack blubber and rely on The goals of the strategy arc to: Minds" as it brought parents and Children First Initiatives. can only claim social assistance Nation family members resuming to By Brian Tate tension they soon told of what they their den. coats and high metabolism to improve sea otter population An Appreciation Ceremony was held to Almelo from urban centers," said Hutt- service providers, both would like to happen with for two out of five years, and the They need to eat 25% of their Northern Region Reponer see the stay alive assessments Aboriginal and non, together honour those service providers, named first cuts will occur on that date. ay -alit Chief Councilor Robert Dennis. 11 lie g Project's remaining time here. body weight daily to survive. As a identify threats to sea otters by name, by parents in our community "HEN Human Services workers and our with the common goal of 'The people have said they would like result, they scour the coasts clean of increase public participation in strengthening relationships to as individuals who go "above and Janssen - The Nonhem Region Healing Given the high unemployment rate in leaders must make plans now to respond to see more workshops regarding Family their favorite foods, clams, crab, sea a otter recovery activities create a community atmosphere beyond the call of duty." The recipients Mona hosted an open house at the NTC west coast communities, many people to the real hardship and pressures on our Violence, Anger Management, and urchins, geoducks and the already identify important habitat where all our children and were awarded framed certificates of Northern Region offices at Tsaxana on file for social assistance as a last resort. community as families and our budgets Parenting Groups provided here in the protected abalone, in order to satisfy ensure the sea otter is better appreciation that featured a native January 15. The main goal of this open Now that social safety net is being attempt to accommodate these returning families feel supported. designed mother bear and cub, and house was listen North," said Kerr. 'The people he said. their voracious appetites protected they to to what the people pulled out from underneath them, and absolutely enjoyed themselves and they "members," The presentation began with an were: Janice Amos, Legal Information thought should happen with the Nuu chap -nulth leaders are very worried People in isolated communities will be Part of the strategy is to encourage the The Conference was held on January Liaison Worker, PAFC; Marsha Phew, wondered why we have not done this about the tall -out that will occur within particularly hard -hit by these changes overview of the history of the decline of public to participate in the: 30, 2004, at the Port Alberni Friendship remainder of the Project that will be Uchucklesaht Human Services Worker; before, this open house style has helped their communities. because of the expense of getting in to the sea otter on the BC coast. Rick development of an oil spill Center, and was an initiative of the ending sometime in late spring or early Diane Maybe, some of them open up where as before town to buy groceries and supplies using Harbo started with an overview of response plan Make Children First Aboriginal Child & Adult Program, simmer of 2004. Parks & Reni Dr. Chris McCollistor, they felt they couldn't," she said. "This "People are really mad about water taxis and vehicles," said SARA, the Species at Risk Act. The sea report and respond to spills Community Facilitators and the Port With a surprise tum out of people for Pediatrician; Leah Eldest, Social open discussion helped a few of the this," said Tla- o- qui -aht's Tom Nuchatlaht's Tom Smith. otter is protected, he said under SARA report and recover sea otter Alberni Friendship Center. this event counsellors Darcy Ken and Worker, Usma Nuu- chah -nulth; Ina people get started where by they felt Curley. "Our communities are "These changes in Social Assistance after becoming extinct in British carcass. This Conference was made possible Ivan Wells had their hands full while through the monetary Stitcher, First Nations Liaison Nurse they couldn't before. The people have really feeling the crunch from will increase the already high levels of Columbia in the early 1900's. report sea otter net donation from the people sat and chatted about their ideas Nuuchah WCGH; Kelly Edgar, Asabuus Daycare; said this to me during and after the Open this," he said. suffering and poverty in First Nations Ile said the purpose of todays meeting entanglements or other disturbances -ninth Community & Human and soon issues were being discussed Services, and from the support of local Claudine Pryor, tnlnee?is Daycare, House and some of them feel boner and decrease the ability of is to provide information on sea otter Rick claims there arc benefits to the re- and Darcy and Ivan did their best to help Nations to sustain their grocery stores (Quality Foods, Safeway, Knee-Wass House, Pitt Alberni about other family numbers and new "Many First Nations arc struggling to First citizens recovery planning in BC and the establishment of sea otter populations. guide people through their release of Fairway Market and Buy -Low Food). Friendship Centre. and Hummingburde understand where they are coming from. regain then mettle. curl, physical and families in an adequate manner," the issues that have plagued them from the development of a recovery action plan According to scientific studies, he says, Child Care Society. cultural st lure their communities once of the BC First Nations 150 to 175 service providers from Pon and it was a real break through," said for sea otters. They would discuss the after otters remove most of the sea time of their residential school years. enjoyed," said NTC Social Development Summitxeutive wrote in a recent press release. Alberni and the West Coast spent the Kerr. implementation of the strategy that was urchins the kelp beds begin to grow Participants at the All- Nation's Alter releasing some emotions and Coordinator Nene van Velsen. "Changes The First Nations Summit has organized day 'Immersed" as this Conference completed lime 2003 and the casts and providing beneficial habitat for finfish. Cultural Immersion Conference to Federal and Provincial Social meeting for February 2019 to address attempted to follow a -potlatch" style benefits to be derived from According to their study, finfish were welcomed, entertained, Development Policy has had an impact the concerns of all First Nations from format from beginning to end. Welcome Home Gathering implementation. numbers may increase as much as 50 lectured, and fed. People gained to Nuu -chah -nuls communities, and around the province, and formulate an All 120 -1 parents interviewed were They want feedback on the draft action about the local there have been changes to the NTC action plan. times due to the kelp growth and near- asked the same four questions, and it more knowledge Hosted by Tseshaht First Nation input Aboriginal cultures. CHS Social Development Policy and plan and community to stimulate shore fish productions could double. was the responses to these questions that 16 & 17, 2004 local involvement in sea otter recovery The experts said much is unknown provided the content for the conference. March activities. about how long it will take the sea otter The questions asked were The Haahuupayuk children mesmerized the guests with their Animal Kingdom Maht Mahs in Port Alberni Sea otters, he reported, were to recover or what will be left in its t. As a parent, what This important cultural event is an invitation historically found throughout the wake. -We believe they will reach some challenges /barriers do you performance, and the school also catered the wonderfully received seafood lunch. To southern region Nuu -chah -ninth members northern Pacific Rim. Before contact, kind of equilibrium," said l lanai. adding experience when receiving services? Thank You! From beginning to end the care placements. First Nations hunted them in sustainable crab, clams and goeducks will never be 2. What strengths do you experience Who were raised in adoption or foster when receiving services? guests and participants of the All - (This includes Tseshaht, Uchocklesaht, Hun-ay-AL Hupacasalh and Ditidaht) numbers During the 1700's commercial on the endangered species list.. Nation's Cultural Immersion Conference harvesting led by the Europeans ran until Still, when given the opportunity 3. What would you like non- aboriginal To register contact the Tseshaht First Nation were welcomed entertained, lectured, 1850 when the sea otter became commercial harvesters shared what service providers to know about Contact: Gail K. Gus, Family Support Worker (rd 250 -724 -1225 and fed and all left with a sense of economically extinct By 1911 there your culture? Or root August, Southern Region Prevention Worker 250- 720.1325 they séen so far. Long time local having gained morer knowledge about the L 4. What is community? Committee are needed to help make this events were less than 2000 otters and in 1929 fisherman and activist, Dan Edwards aboriginal cultures that call the (Volunteers/Planning First, parents in all communities serious the last BC sea otter was shot. said he has seen the otters in Esperunae memorable and cultural success!) indicated that a challenge to receiving Alberni Valley and the West Coast home. In 1969 to 1972 eighty -nine Alaskan and 11,.1 maht Harbour and where they quality services was first and foremost sea oners re relocated to Chccklesaht sc. crab and clams are disappearing. isolation. Second, parents in all Bay where they flourished. With their Ile wanted to know there would be if communities felt that service providers favorite mods plentiful, the voracious compensation if harvestable commercial currently providing services in their Important New Facts about the varmints reproduced at a rate 20. per species 'get wiped out' as a result the of of community were strengths, and they Veterans Independence Program (VIP) year. By the 1990's there were 2000 sea 1 i recovery plan. He warned there would ì11y identified service providers by NTC Social Development coordinator Nene Van Volsen leads a otters on the coast of Vancouver Island. be 'massive impacts on a lot of people name -for this ream appreciation dicussioa about upcoming pros legal welfare cuts. The reproduction rate falls as the otters in a short period ultimo'. arose as the second theme. Third, reach an area's 'carrying capacity', that Gary Firth, a ge duck fisherman asked, parents all felt that non -aboriginal The Government of Canada is extending the VIP housekeeping and /or .77 not when population meets adequate food -Is it worth stopping all commercial and oservices providers needed to understand grounds maintenance services for life to qualifying survivors of deceased The Spiritual Assembly of The Bahá is the time of death, another supply. At this point, the male otter First Nations food harvesting activities ur gory. Finally all parents felt that veterans Where there was no survivor at of Port Alberni primary tare giver may be considered. ventures out seeking new areas rich with just so we can say the to rest of the regardless of where they resided Pon r do 4524 fathom Road, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 5S9 urchins, abalone, clams and other world that we have sea otters ?" Alberni was a community to which they These are provided to Veterans and their survivors or other 1 f homes. seafoods. The females soon follow and When asked what will happen if the belonged and attempts at community primarycare givers to help them live independently in their own O my God! Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions! new unities of otters arc sea otter population becomes too gree building must be made to strengthen You may be eligible if( Verily, I beseech Than to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the established. in one area, Rick replied, "Coder the t this sense of community. You are a survivor or another primary care giver of a Veteran who has physical garment and have ascended to the District 70, the City Pon spiritual world. O my Lord! According to the presentation sea otters Species At Risk Act the sea otter is still School of died since September I. 1990; and Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows West Coast General Hospital, time of death or the and change their an live up to 15 years. Females give protected and killing otters is prohibited Alberni, The Veteran was receiving these benefits at the darkness into light Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse ICBC, RCMP, Ministry for Child and Veteran was receiving these benefits and died within a year of being birth to one pup each year, and survival by law, even in areas where the sea otter them with the most pure water, and grant them to behold Thy splendors on Family Development, Vancouver Island admitted to a health care facility. rates for the pups are high. population has stabilized" the loftiest mount. Abdú 1 -Baba. Health Amhority, were just some of the The current population expanded out The information tour will go to OR TO APPLY, call the toll -free number The Bah i Faith: One God -One People - Friendship among Races and service providers who attended. FOR MORE INFORMATION from Checklesaht Bay to just around the ky amiss soon and is scheduled to wrap Nations. All Faiths -From God - Protection of Cultural Diversity. All Official greeters attired in traditional 1 800 443 -0382. northern tip of Vancouver Island to about up by the end of the month. Comments People -One Family- Universal Education. Man: A Spiritual being - Search dress welcomed the guests as they halfway downd the west side of the and input from the ten community alter Truth. anis ed, and a traditional welcome and INB e.... = C,anadä Island. Ahousaht fisheries report seeing For information about prayer meetings, call 724 -6385 meetings will be compiled. prayer was received from Tat Trash ones in Cow Bay on the west side of Page 12 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 Ha- Shilth -So - February 12, 2004 - Page 13 Nuu- chah -nulth Nuu -chah -nulth Healing Project EVENTS URBAN WOMEN'S RETREAT Healing Project )40e FEB. 11, 12, 13, 2004 SEVEN SPRINGS RETREAT. NANOOSF. B C á,.)._ Nuu- chah -nulth Healing Project Come enjoy relaxation and rejuvenation at Seven Springs Retreat. You will have the opportunity to gather to nurture yourself physically, mentally, NUU -C AH -NULT : URSINC= PROGRAM spiritually and emotionally. This retreat seeks to strengthen communication, Indict self- esteem, promote Contact List self -care and to empower our NCN women. Gestational Diabetes Becoming a confident parent Spare is limited for the retreat, so please register with your (Southern Namibia, Urban Once: Spending time with our children will teach them they are important in our ;Nato Ogre Regina) Urban Support worker as soon as possible. St. world -One day they will become parents, teachers A leaders! 5120 Argyle Street, PO Box 1383 204 -96 Cavan Experience Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2V I Natural Healing . Massage//RReikí NCN Weaving Mellitus Ry Jackie Rims. As parents we need to spend energy and Ph: (250) 724 -3233 Ph: (250) 753 -8567 Peace Yoga medicines Meditative NCN Sr. IDW & Supervisor time into building strong relationships Fax: (250) 723 -6010 Fax: (250) 753 -8933 FUN! FUN! FUN! Submitted by Mary MeK gh, CON emphasise healthy eating. No with our children! How do we invest Tonne Ogre IC Region) honors Urban Obice MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER: concentrated sweets i.e. sugar, FOR Attachment and the sense of belonging our time and energy with our children? Iii First Street, PU Box 279 853 Fisgard St. NULTH PROJECT This form of Diabetes is discovered in candies, and cookies. Dona miss NUU CHAH HEALING are very important values within the First you need to understand that your Tofino B.C. VOR 2ZO Victoria, B.C. V8W IS 250-731-6271 pregnancy. The diagnosis is usually meals. Spread food intake VINA ROBINSON. Nutechah -nulth society, but do we as role as a parent is probably the most Ph: (250) 725 -3367 Ph: (250) 380 -9896 *New" OLSSON ea or 604-312-6539 made in the second half of pregnancy. ihmnghnut the day, by eating JODY 604-254-9972 parents spend enough time with our important role you will ever play! You 1- 866 -901 -3367 Ph: (250) 413 -7303 (Cell) Towards the second and third trimester smaller meals, and having a snack Toll -free: MICHAEL McCARTHY e1250- 380-9896 or 250 -413-7303 children to ensure that these important are their MI teacher and role nude!- Fax: (250) 388 -5120 of pregnancy the baby demands more between meals, especially one at Fax: (250) 725 -2158 SHAWN SINCLAIR ev 250-753-8567 or 250-616-3678 cell) - 753 -8567 (office) velum are might? what you do - your children will do. If nutrients, and the mother's blood sugar bedtime. Fat whole grain breads and Gold River Office (Northern Reeionl Vancouver Urban Office: There are many parents who will answer you play spas, if you like to walk, if 455 Hastings Street rises. At the same time the mother's cereals and fresh fruits and 100 Ouwatin Road, PO Box 428 East `No" to this question - there are so you like to sew, swim, skate, read, wire Vancouver, IP5 insuline resistance also increases, along vegetables. (fold River, B.C. VOP 1G0 B.C. V6A DREAM BOARD WORKSHOP many other things that interfere with - everything you do your children will with an increasedr demand for insulin. 2. Testing sugar level with a Ph: (250) 283 -2012 Ph: (604) 254 -9972 mending enough time with our children. team from you! So invest your time NCN Healing Project Urban Office Moo women can more insulin, glaucometo, machine. This allows Fax: (250) 283 -2122 Fax: (604) 254 -7919 produce Things like too much television, video doing something you like to do! 8204 -96 Cavan Street but those with gestational diabetes you to see the results immediately, games, violent music, and for parents, it How do we bond and form attachment:! 9:00 am- 3:00 pm cannot produce enough, or the insulin is and can he done at home. Fasting 1 NUU -CHAH -NULTH HEALTH PROJECT URBAN EVENTS may be because we too are too wrapped We need to say to our children "I love THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2009 of effective, and she develops blood tests are done to confirm that up in television, or work, or sports. As you" and mean !t! We need to give hugs Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided geminate! diabetes. This form of your diet ti adequate. DATE LOCATION parents it's important to limit television - if this is hard to do Men plan to give a EVENT For More information contact diabetes disappears after the pregnancy, 3. Physical activity is encouraged and viewing and screen what our children hug at special occasions or build it into but 50% women are at risk of is tailored to the individual needs. VANCOUVER: watch. We as parents also recd to limit your routines. For example, give your Shawn Sinclair te 616-3674 (cell) or 753-8567 (office) developing dishes later in life. The doctor will advise on the type, how much television we watch. It's children a hug at bedtime every night a WOMEN AT RISK FOR frequency and duration. Walking, the . We need to s Vancouver Support 1st 4th Thursday Vancouver Office: important to limit video games. It's part of bedtime ritual. & DEVELOPING DIABETES IN cycling and swimming are good down share a Group Meeting of each month (1106 - 23 W. Fender important to guide your children with at the dinner table and PREGNANCY exercises during pregnancy. ART THERAPY WORKSHOP what musk they listen m. meal together- if possible share all your If you have family history of diabetes 4. If the woman has tried the above for of each Vancouver Office: Laichwiltach Family Life Association The worst thing is when we du nothing meals together! This also provides a Women's Support Group 2nd Thursday are over 30 years of age during approximately two weeks and the If you great opportunity to talk about how the 6 -9pm - 27 W. Fender with our children... and nothing = Meeting month. III* 4414tSt reef your pregnancy sugars are not within normal neglect. This negative behaviour leads day went, or how your children are 9:00 am- 3:00 pm If you delivered a very large baby (over limits, she may have to start M and loss doing. As parents it's important to open Potluck Dinner 3rd Thursday of each Vancouver Office: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2004 low self-esteem of meaning 9 lbs) in a previous pregnancy. injecting insulin. Because it has not to let 6 -9pm a106 -23 W. Pander or purpose in the world fora child. the line of communication - your Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided Being overweight before pregnancy, or been proven safe, oral medication is children know that they are important in (cell) Traditionally, children were seen as gifts For More information contact: Shawn Sinclair er 616-3674 or 753 -8567 gaining too much weight during - not recommended for pregnant from the Create. Gifts so precious that our world. CAMPBELL RIVER: (office) pregnmcy. we cannot buy them, these gifts our For more information on Infant or SCREENING IN RESOURCES AVAILABLE DURING DIABETIC children need love, minoring, and Early Child Development speak to a Campbell River Support 2nd & last Tuesday of St. Peters Anglican PREGNANCY PREGNANCY WITH THIS In a be Regional Infant Development Worker Group each month -6 -9pm Church -228 S. guidance. brief time they will FISH DAYS The test for diabetes screening, called CONDITION in your area. Dogwood AND BINGO grown up with children of their own. the (ilucola Test, is done around 24 - 28 Community health Nurse; Diabetic FEBRUARY 25, 2004 What we teach today - we teach forever. weeks of pregnancy. You drink 50g of Nurse Educator. Registered Dietician; 106 - W. under St. VICTORIA: later a blood web site wwwdìabetes.ca. Vancouver, B.C. oral glucose and one hour

Tot is is a Glucose DURING LABOUR 9:00 -3:00 done. If this positive Support Group Meeting Last Monday of each Victoria Office:: Building Tolerance Test is done, which requires an Blood glucose is monitored every two Regional Capacity Sessions month - 6 -9pm 853 Fisgard St. Lunch Provided overnight fast. hours to prevent the baby from Potluck Dinner Every 2nd Monday Victoria This one day split workshop you will learn tm "Building Better Services With Communities" Office DANGERS OF GESTATIONAL developing low sugar levels immediately of each month 853 Fisgard St. Understand giving and sharing around fish ' What sockeye DIABETES after birth. Activity of the uterus and represents . Problem solve High blood pressure, which can lead to baby's heart rate are monitored Presented by: F.U.N.S. Finance, Usma, Nursing & Social - Understand gambling and bingo addictions DITNCA-1Y: condition called preeclampsia; low frequently. For more information and to register: body Olson 604254-9972, 604- 312 -6539 blood sugar in the mother; a very large POLL( /WING BIRTH that you can Travel Lodge or Vina Robinson 2547316271 Regular dates have been set for these regional sessions so Support Group Last Thursday of Silver Gestational Diabetes disappears after baby. These conditions may require* staff are able to each month - 6 - 8 Bridge Inn - 140 Trans "plan ahead" and ensure that your attend. pm caesarean section. the birth, but may recur with following Canada Highway These meetings will be hold on the first Monday and Tuesday attic Money & How it works TREATMENT OF GESTATIONAL pregnancies. The mother is tested for e' February 24, 2004 DIABETES carbohydrate intolerance at six to twelve month as indicated below: 853 Fisgard St., Victoria, B.C. It is important to keep blood sugar weeks and regularly throughout life, Further agenda information will be mailed directly to your offices. 3:00 are 900 - e and Family Ties - Ucluelet %... levels normal. This is maintained with Lifestyle changes in diet exercise Any questions, please phone Charlene Eng at 724 -5757. Lunch Provided I.I It is better to see a registered important to prevent diabetes later in Frets are pregnant or have a young baby come visit our This one day workshop you will look at the value of: dietician to help plan meals, which life. exciting program! We offer drop with and Building Sessions - "Building Better -ins topics guests Knowledge, network, compassion. Regional Capacity speakers of interest to new parents. As expectant mom you an Create new habits. Services With Communities" Dates for 2004: individual nutritional Central Region Nursing Updates/Schedules receive counseling and free Create new lifestyle. ppimeets. Nursing Program Provides Additional Services - The Prevention & Eliminate debt. Northern Where? Family Ties, Ucluelet. including III) :AIDS Chris Southern Region Central Region Region Davison's Plaza, Think of your ESSE future. Education of Sexually Transmitted Diseases 4 When? Tuesday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. some nursing services For all fourteen March 1 & 2 April 5 & 6 May 3 & For more information and to register. Michael 1 McCarthy 250- 380 -9896 or 250- Curley will he providing additional How? Drop in or call: Margaret Morrison, Outreach Counselor ke 726 -2224 413 -7303 or Vina Robinson 250 -731 -6271 date Nuu -shah -nulth communities in the area of education and September 6 & 7 October November prevention of sexually transmitting diseases Chris can be reached at FEBRUARY SCHEDULE: Teach mitt ukgin - All that Nas has provided us to lead a fulfilling life. (250) 725 every Wednesday from 8 am until 7 pm. Please feel free Feb. 17th - "Infant Development" Feb. 24- "To Co -sleep or not to Co-sleep" -1232 to call with any concerns, questions, information etc. Jeannette Partisan - Two brothers from the a, S.O.S. SUPPORT GROUP aSho ,all Ph: 250- 670 -9608. Healthy Baby Clinic - Every Tuesday Mowachahl/Muchalaht Nation are Family Ties Tofino - teats) Prenatal visits - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays School Visits - (Survivors Of Suicide) (newborn looking for a permanent family. LOUD RA If you are pregnant or have a come 1st &3rd Thursday young baby visit our exciting program! Will Meet Wednesday, February I I & 2S and every 2nd Wednesday after We offer with topics and guest speakers interest Curtis is fifteen, and likes riding his droplet of to new parents. Time: 7 - 9 p.m. As en expectant mom you can receive individual counseling and reading. He is and free Location: 4917 Argyle St. (KUU -CS Crisis Line Business Ot1ce) Southern Region Nursing Updates /Schedules bike, kayaking, listening to music nutritional supplements. Facilitator: Lori Gassner * Penny Cowan Community Nurse RN - Port Alberni friendly and outgoing and has a good sense of humour. Where? Tofino Community Hall Bread of Life Monday and Wednesday mornings Chad is eight years old and is a delightful boy who When? Every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30 Have you experienced a loss due m suicide? Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. How? call: Laurie Hannah (Outreach Counselor) Would you like to meet with others that understand? enjoys skiing, skateboarding, bicycling and swimming. health counselling, immunizations. c/o Health Unit at 726 -4242. Anyone affected by suicide either personally or otherwise invited to attend this Referrals. If you are interested in knowing more about these boys informal support group.. session topics will vary. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday available for home visits to elders in i. Darlene Thoen at 250- 724 -3232 or FEBUARY ACTIVITIES Everyone welcome - Refreshments served town and those with chronic illness. please contact used) V February 0th- "Aromatherapy? February 24th- "Infant First Aid' any questions or info call: 773 -2323 Kathryn Grant at 250 741-5713. (false names have been Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -Se - February 12, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sec - February 12, 2004 - Page 15 Happy Birthday Carol Mattersdorfer. No matte what life holds for you to Darrell Ross Happy Valentines Day to my You'll always have me. Birthdays and three gorgeous brothers Evans Thomas, No ever really In Memoriam - tank- ap Sr. on Feb. 15th. one knows what life has In Peter Jr. From Annie & C. holm Sr., and George C. John oar all of Ahousaht, BC/ Always know that What roads they will travel, Dave Watts & or how things In Loving Memory of Allan Charles Ross you are all in my heart too today. You're will turn out Congratulations your nephews & September 30, 1925- February 20, 2002 all unique and special to your sister here. Its kind of scary sometimes. looking e I love you all without you all I wouldn't ahead & In Loving Memory Hapy 4th Birthday Happy of Lanny Ross know what to do love your sister Carol And not knowing to y neph Benny 13th November 26, 1956 - February 25, 2002 Waley and Paul Smith. Mauendorfer. But I want you to know the, yoa'(1 day all the way over in Benson Happy 10th Birthday Feb. - happy birthday to cis He Is Gone! .,y.` Marino! loth Happy Valentines to my Special Father - have ono to my son vncent Chluiwack. Jessie E. Mack (Smith) from your George You can shed tears that he is Wishing you C John Sr It does. matter where I am or what I'M on Feb. 14th. Love i Curran on your brother Eddie, Irene, niece Dorianna, Will day always know dun prier Special doing gone sis Raven plenty more and hugs from Mom new baby and nephews Wes and Paul Smith. in ny heart... I will always take nine for you. or you can smile because he TSS success Carole and sister Tia and Grandpa Cyril ¡born Jan. 29. Big Feb. 11th happy 15th birthday Because iftt weren't for you dad You are a very special person to or has lived. and less & Grandma Gina, hugs & loam kisses to Louisa Charlie from the Smith family. /wouldn't he het And you have a place in my term. Von can close your eyes and sketchy landings. Happy Birthday to my sister Sherry on from auntie Molly Feb. 12th happy 14th birthday lam tour proud daughter because ofyort. That will always be them for you. pray that hill come back From mho mummy Feb. 23rd. From your sister Carole, and your cousins Chris and Dorian. to niece- pie/comìn Stacey C.L. Titian. You are mi. I want your to remember that you will or you can open your eyes and niece Tia, Mom & Dad. Also from Love you all and miss you so much! Wow 14 already enjoy your day Stacey! and alum, he M my heart never really be alone and see all he's left. Sharp. úr Auntie Annie, Dave & your cousins >From Auntie Irene, Uncle Eddie, and Even if troubles or trials and error Jeanne You'll Always Have Me to Care Your heart can be empty deserve the fun. Give my sugar plump a cousins: Nancy T., Dorianna, Wesley, I mill lam you unconditionally het You. because you can't see him huge hug n kiss for me, hurl of love from Crystal and your kids Daniel and Paul Smith, because I believe am God's gift Valentines Day Babe Happy 3rd birthday to Andrew l that hall or you can be full of the love you shared Miss Lynn Raquel & Alvin. Happy Birthday to Feb. 14th - Happy Valentines and mefn you. Love/ism your one and only (Lenny Mack in Seattle, on Feb ISt1904 Cheer J) You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Happy birthday on Feb 25th to Maggie Fred. Love cousins, auntie & Day to my husband Edward Smith. All Your frill of many surprise and gifts dad loud forme at the amuck, hockey game or you an be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. Alexis Lucas may over in Hot Springs uncle. my love, Irene. y lire err% my dad and sit friend To the Sweetest Valentine all Our Dads or better yet pick one up at Horse shoe hr of You can remember him and only that he's gone Cove. Hope you have a good day, think of Nappy Birthday to Sarah Edgar Feb. 23rd Happy birthday to my no one will replace n handsome goy (Mher.S. and Jack Johnson Sr) Bay, Love Jane & Shauntay. or you can cherish his memory and let n live on. you often. Hope you drop by next time on Feb. 5. From Hunan Sharon, Uncle nephew Brandon LaFortune (Moo) like you Ores. You are both the hat there is Feb 14th Happy Valentine's You can and close your mind, you're in town and maybe stay awhile. George.George, Clorissa and lance. from our auntie Irene and cousins Nancy Love from your daughter Carol (noes ye's. you both take every Prix for cry Day to all our family members from he empty and turn your back Give your sweetnesses a huge hug from Happy Birthday to T. Dorianna, Wesley and Paul Smith. M nesdorfe the Ahousaht and Hesquiaht, from Chris, or you can do what he'd want: all of us, from Chris, Regina and Kids. my son/brother Charles Ronald Thomas Feb. 27th - Happy 26th birthday I love you dad always know that ifl forget "Bert Fathers in the world' Regina and Kids. smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Happy birthday Sonny Charlie Jr.,. AKA Sonny, Chief, Junior, on Feb to my sister lane. M. Thomas. I know to tell you memories, the you've Happy birthday to the bestest Within oar ones abut on Feb 23rd. Have a blast on your day 16th, Have a good day Sonny. Take care. what your doing... kidding. Enjoy your given us auntie ever in Abram.. Auntie Ange. You're not forgotten, brother Nor neph. Call or drop by when you can, love Love Mom, Baby, and Sister. day sister and many more to Feb. 14. - I would like to wish my Are among the happiest und most father and dear nosed/ you be, She was born loam ing g ago on Feb uncle Chris, Regina and kids. Happy 8th Birthday to "Sweets" _Late sis Irene, bro Eddie and beautiful mother Shirley. D trmisured of ll - As long as life and memory last we shall remember ghee 26th. Have a gond day auntie, love from John I would like to say Happy 27th "Skylar lo" hope you enjoyed your day, nieces and nephews Nancy T, Dorianna, Mom, you are so /usable, kind, generous {Vitae our hearts, we bow that there will From Al (Joanne), Georgina Livingstone (Cyril), Gloria, Sherry, Annie Watts 1 atria.., Raelynn, and Hunter Man Birthday to my baby situ Shish and also Paul (Dave), Darrell (Lena), John (Kim), Jim, Carole, Sherry (Ernest), Melanie Jimmy. Love always Grandpa Larry, Gena Wesley and Smith. and heoutifi,l never be men Happy birthday 27th to my bro in -law - nee (Aaron), Rosa, Dawn, Dustin, David, Nathan, Jennifer, Ed (Jocelyn), Darrell, Happy birthday baby sister and Family. Feb. 20W to you know who. your offered so much in my life. We admire more than we admire al the "Jay" on the 21st ,dang you guys, and Happy 18th birthday to our Son, Are you really getting married today? your teachings are spread well, I thank things you both do Melissa, Erin, Nick, James, Tia, Vincent, Carlin,. Kristen, Destiny & Memphis. Angeline Frank, I miss you everyday. I happy body; to auntie lance on the 27th ,. Eugene I.PLW Swan 02- 11 -04, hire it From you know who. mom enjoy our yanking on the phone, almost you And all the ways you both arc. all the way in Canada have a wonderful seems like yesterday when you were Little boy loves water. To my You have a gift that no one can have, We cant begin to tell you both how Memory of my late Brother Barry Wayne McCarthy... every night we talk. Knowing I might be day also would like to say hello to my born, now you are a young adult who is baby "D" (Dorian Sutherland) Mommy You have a smile and laugh that people wonderful it Is expecting call from you any time February 24th, 1975 - Oct 122002 brothers and my dad in Canada , and w making chokes for yourself, son you to share with everyone, how proud To very own during thehe day is for me, wants knew hear and see have our hero exciting happy valentines to day everyone as are special in your own way, We love and I am of you! Lovely terrible twos You have beauty mom Uwe could find a way to show the extern because then I can talk to my best friend. well.. from Candace and kids... I miss you SO much that my heart aches of sadness that w ill never go away, in appreciate who your are... and many more successfully finishing your water babies Inside and out of our Thanks You spark a light my life like no other My past with you was so ohm that I walk only with my head down, Hello! I would like to say Happy years to come, swim lessons. Big boy, Enjoy your next You are very pm ions to mac you friend has ever before. I was T loth birthday to (shish) to my mom on Feb. To look up and see you never again, in my days here on earth. remembering how much you were so Love Dad, Mom, Warren, Kelli, Jr, and set of lessons, keep blowing those //I had to choose pot f gold over you.. We'd give you both the Moon and Sun and 18th, and also to my dad on the 21st, you your "lit brae" Nate. bubbles. Well I'd choose you every I cry in silence only to survive my loved ones standing beside, proud of the funky hair dos I used to do onto/ the Stars. guys have a good day, Love you both, Your sales sensual as the rainbow above that each and everyone points and for you when we were lit chicks. You Happy 18th birthday to my I would like to send Happy Became you are my world and I am yours I Love You." Dad (Jack) on Valentines Love Lil Wanya jay , and Happy miles and says look. were my lit bud, and always will be. honey Euge Swan, i love you and many birthday and a Happy Valentines day Always know that I low you and Day my dear bro that was my saying and that is why weave Valentines day to you bah as well, and new to come. love from your honeyy wish out to my Aunt / Granny Laura [f 1, /orget mom- from your Daughter Lenny You were 23 days younger When you get married, if EVER, I will also happy birthday to auntie "J" on the Rend! Sampson. McCarthy 14th Feb. You.. Happy Valentines 'I Love You Dad S) so close, you mom taken from all of us w miss you all the same, volunteer to do your hair, it will be just on the of From How you... ploy (3d 27th all the way in Canada a have a good Happy to my niece and 1 know one day one we meet again I will walk again with my head up high like yesterday. Have an awesome day birthday Bellrena,Dale Grandchildren thon one as well , and also to dad (Edgar) we husband fasten Larry Swan, you mean the Dean.Eddie and Justice. Love always To our Grand Forever rest in peace Bear and have fun for heavens lme sake, you are going to go and do what he has to ask world to as and we love and all that you Feb. 5, Happy 2nd birthday to your first daughter daughter on her Wolf-Pac Sister Bellrena Mckay you. and to be ready to go to Vegas , and do for us, you deserve to haw a great day, niece/cousin Rakailynn Charleson. May Carol Maaersdarfer 1st birthday stand up for me, lose you dad ... And I love you with my whole hear and many you have a wonderful time on your day! (Elizabeth Mary Written by Mary (Lo) Durocher happy Valentines Day to everyone ! more to come! love always your Wife and From Auntie Irene, uncle Eddie and Happy Valentines Day to my precious Lynn Cecelia On behalf of my brothers Dan & William, sisters Esther, Elizabeth Happy Birthday to my coz Paul lien a. Radio Warren, Kelli, Jr, and cousins Nancy Titian, Dorianna, Wesley girl Samantha Shirley Marie, Jessica nieces, nephews and - Sauey) on Feb 7 Marsha, my grandchildren Smith on Feb lute my coz Rakaylyn Nathaniel. and Paul Smith, Fawn, and baby Dawn Manersdorfer in the daughter of ('harken HSC -Feb 5th, Brandon W, To my sister Caroline Charleson, Feb. 14 - "Happy Valentine's Day to you Well my beautiful precious girls & Ruth Mathew Sauey "Flossy" our dear mom and grandma Grandma on Feb 7th,Auntie I ant you to know that ii think of you and my dery Husband" you mean the world to me... and Dawn Baton. It's been three years since you left Mena up in Klemm. Auntie Jeannine & the times you are going through right Donald Michael Matterudorfer You are all gifts from inside fine. Uncle Shawn on Feb 9th, Mack Tiny toes you cant help count January 1, 2001 at 7:23 a.m. Gina now. i have said prayers for you and your This message n to you my gorgeous You're in ray heart today and always (10th) Eugene Swan(llth) Stacey children especially "jaydiú". I wish a so much... Although you know there arc ten. A ray of sunlight that shone through r husband I lave you all r ion 12,hkShoilat lBh)Cik Rene) Ill no speedy and healthy recovery for him and I want to tell you that you mean so much Happy Valentines Day to you all Dimpled knees you to touch time The Creator reached down and said who r) I. Belated Birthday Wish for Jan. 14th, u Grandpa Rich (23rd) Daphne F all is well for you. Love you and your To me, I wane to thank you for been a Love your mom And time again. "I have room for you!" (24th) Grandpa Hudson (26th) Ange F Flory' A hand curled around your finger in You sighed and moaned, then you were gone my- grandson Nicholas Gus, tamed 18. children! Love always your Sister Gena. Special Husband in my heart Happy Birthday to: Our special (26th) Have great day! from Shauntay Love Grandma Liz and uncle Paul. For very Special people in our Today.. You mean the world to me niece Roberta Savey on Feb 6, to a say A tiny baby hug. II was then we knew, lie took you home. & fanny. 2. Birthday wish for my granddaughter, lives we would like to say Thank you, to When you give me a hug and a kiss special Grand Daughter Elisabeth Sauey A little smile so precious that it gives You know mother, it's been kinds rough Happy 1st Birthday to Jordan Autumn Tatoosh's Brenda Sue Campbell, Martha Taylor, and I always treasure that In my heart you on Feb 7, Our Special Son Mathew Sauey Your heart a Ng. We've managed, you taught us to be tough Mack in Ahousaht on Feb. 27th 2004. Nora Lucas in time read were Todd 1st birthday, Feb. our of you know on Feb 10, Our Special Grand Son These are priceless moments that you'll Now all we have arc the sweet memories Have a good day there lil buddy, enjoy all there for us, when we need from A- Nephews 5th. Love to go When you look smile Amos on Feb 14, Our Special treasure We've gone on in life, with little mom ease the chocolate cake there is. A special B and we really appreciate what you have You make me a very special wive. for you Jack & Thomas Johnson on Feb 16. May All life through. You lived with Love, Honor and respect Grandma Lie& Anniversary goes out to Danny & Leona done for us. I guess no more Pepsi "I Love you Donald" all your Birthday Wishes be as special as And with each year that passes, they'll We know now, you did your best Uncle Paul. John on Feb. 27th, 2004, Love from runs hey Martha "LOL" but Thank you Happy Valentine's Day you are! You are all special and a joy in Mean even mare. You loved to laugh, joke and have fun 3. Birthday wish Janet' Thomas. so much for being there for .! Thank Love your with Carol Maaeradorfer many ways, a of fun and Mom, you are awesome. for Feb. 25th, for Wishing you a happy 1st birthday grand Thanks so much Happy Valentine's Day to my you the Swans. Happy Anniversary to my lit' happiness, right from c your childhood my grandson Julian daughter Elizabeth daughter Shauntay Kadaijah, I love you Happy birthday to Janie Thomas Baby Brother Mr and Mn George C. days. Your all someone to be proud of and ß' Gamer_ he will be with all my heart. Love mommy. We love you, from Grandpa Mike and 02- 27 -04, Gina Mack 02 -10ä4. Hudson John Jr. on Feb. 14, Well bro, I sure to love a whole lot too, You are all of Happy 1st much brighter. 15, Love grandma Happy birthday to a special Grandma Lenny, Dad, Mom, Aunties, as cute as a bug. H Webster, Murray John 02- 26 -04. hope hope you have a good one. Always these things and more. Have a wonderful Birthday to Jocelyn baby, you're - Lie and uncle Paul. mother / grandmother, Ruth Sam on Feb. Uncles and cousins. be on a mug. you all have a good day. from Gens, ]mow that 1 Love You! Love your sister Birthday to you all on your Special Day. Jocelyn A.B.A. Your picture should 7th, 2004. We lose you for who you are, Larry . is as cute as a button and Family. Carol Mattersdorf We love you all very much. (Auntie, Tate on Feb. 25. Your nose and what you do for us. Have a great day, Happy Birthday to Mother) Lenny S. (Uncle, hee, hee will never be forg0nen. Happy Valentines Day to my Mother, Grand This poem is And Love Crystal & Shanille Sam. grandma/Mom Ruth Sam. have a great Special Sisters Greta John and Beverly Father, Grand Father) Mike S. Yes sirs. you chubby little cheeks too, Happy Birthday mom/grandma dedicated to the day on February 7th. We love you up to McEwan well sister always ]mow that Happy Belated Birthday to my As cute as a chipmunks t Lillian John on Feb. 23, Lots of love, we mien most the skyt Happy Binhday to my heart is still heating for you both and Daughter Melissa Williams who fumed And oh my gosh, the sweet little smile miss you and are thinking of you Love adurable, Grandpa/Dad Joe Campbell. Enjoy your your one of a kind both of you. You 21 man 25. Remember sweetheart That you could see for a mile. from Freda & Ti., Tim & Lorissa and beautiful day February 16th.. Love you so much. . sisters are special in my heart today. I you'll always be my little girl, Love Dad. granddaughtera So, thanks to Mom and Dad, ; Jonathan Manson. Love from Scottie, Kylee, tr., Stan & love you both ,day. Love your sister Happy Belated Birthday to my could Your 1st prize, in my eyes. Happy 12th Birthday Stephanie Sandy. Niece Ruby Williams in Ahousaht on Jan grandma on Love always March 5. We love you and miss you Feb. hat - Special happy 10th Happy 31. Love Uncle BillB WilliamsW and pone ever have. non0-ay rail _ow w aria lots and we arc thinking of you. From you for Grandma Anne Joseph birthday to our son/brother Paul Smith Valentines me some time att ( 250 -283 215] ) Chao. Auntie Freda and Uncle Tim and cousinsa ns aka Wall. Day .111... comingThank into this 4. Happy Birthday to my youngest sis, Son enjoy your day because Happy Birthday to Bonnie on Feb. 18 T 1. Jonathan and lam oft you deserve M And D - to Marvin! world sweetheart Channaine Gus, for Feb. 9th, love sis yes your wish will My Valentine Promise ta my Babe (Mike no n 51 and Judy on Feb. 21. From Laverne, I'd like to wish Wes Price a everything in this Liz and nephew come trey! Many more loco Love S) loc. You give Effie & Lillian. Paul Happy plappy big 1.0! You know who you arc . 36th Birthday on Feb. 5. Love cis Nancy Titian, Dad, Mom Dorianna, Pearl, you'll always have me to cars about you. world o lira for. e You make my life so Page 16 - Ha- Spittle -Sa - February 12, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 - Page 17 Nuu -chah -nullh Registry & Treaty Information... Ucluelet First Nation General Band Meeting Registering events are very important! Career Opportunities - "i- to Is scheduled for Monday, March I, 2004 poets nook a can- -mis Birth Registrations: It Is important to get baby registered as soon as passible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration /Statement of Band Affiliation 5 p.m. dinner - 6 p.m. meeting be A form aid provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these consent forms can See you Togetherness (ways & Forever The West Coast Native Health Society: obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC Office. Registration takes 6 - 8 Congratulations to our door prize Winners for February 2, 2004 meeting. Written By Norma -Ann Webster the states.. weeks. And to the West Coast, my gaud ouata Tsawaayuus Rainbow Gardens is currently seeking proposals Wanders: Are you wishing to awoken, another Band'! Write to the Band you want In the still of the night the stars fill the from Mutual from Once weed you need to complete a consent to transfer form, health cam service providers. The successful vendor to manta ioto. will Tla -o- qui -aht Tribe Members skies And family at port Alberni BC will be Band you am currently in and let them know your intentions, also, notify the As the moon shines with a blue awe... Sometimes when we are apart- I hold required to provide all direct personal cam services to the Please a appropriate certificates you are not receiving "Inside Tla +.qui -aht" newsletter please Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: If Have you ever wondered about the you all within my heart residents of Tswaayuus Rainbow Gardens, and for greater to up date the. Indian Registry Lists A consent arm rend. m be completed for any in ASAP. This mailing list is also used for call your address heavens? My mother and my children and nieces specificity, but not limited to, the services referred to in Appendix name changes. mahouts you may not want to miss. Angels.- . the skies do and important tribal Angels... of you nephews B. Services must be provided twenty four (24) - Are you turning n soon, If you would like your own gistmSion number Her you hours per day, Forward your address to: Carla Moss c/o Tla o-qui -aht First Are real treasures in life...? have to submit a letterer of request. Process also takes 6- 8 weeks (no longer seven (7) days per week, three hundred and sixty five (365) days To visit in the night... When we feel the angel's presence warm automatic,. Nations, Box 18, Tofino, B.C., VOR 2Z0 year. Angels Angels of the light to you visit in & comforting... per Registry Administrator at - All documents are to be submitted to Rode Little Indian Phone: 250- 725 -2765, email: cmoss @island.net the day? They let us know to remember that we The deadline for proposal submission is Friday February 27, 2003 the NTC once, with the exception of Uhi.LM. !lamina, Hun -ay -At and Tla- o-qui- Fax: 250 -725 -4233 arm: Carla Moss Or arc with me always and forever... have our @ 4:30 PM (pacific time). aht. Contact these riot Nation directly. To have a status curd issued through NTC you I think you are always by my side Treasures and let us know to be grateful For a full copy from rinse four Fire Nations please have your Indian Registry Administrator fax Chief and Council NOMINATIONS / ELECTIONS of the Request For Proposals, please contact For I feel the comfort and safety of your for what, approval and your information prim to coming into the office if possible. Lynette Barbosa @ 723 -8403. have Have at this moment, for when it is lost Does your First &anon have their membership code in place? If so, and you for Ka:'yu:k't'h' /Che:k'tles7eth' First Nations For further information regarding this request for proposals, would like the above events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP. then h is Al times I wonder if our angles miss us it is too late been scheduled as follows: please contact Tsawaayuus Administration @ 250- 724 -5655. EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as well. as much as we do To say what we rind to say especially to Advance Poll Thursday, March 11, 2004 Your First Nation nee s your current address and phone number so they can Miss them.. In the light they are happy our loved ones REMINDER contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. ELECTION Date Friday, March 19, 2004 In our nights we have each other down Relieve in creator (K w amen) for our First Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your convenience. A note to our people: If you have moved in the last while, please contact here on strength comes within NETB - Employment and Training us with your most current address... either by snail mail or the Toll Free Earth ... I am happy to have my family.. And expels with our universal power to Ahousaht My children who will always be my with Programs number I -888 -817 -8716 (250) 670-9563 - Fax: (250) 670 -9696 babies -. Oursellve and all the elements of life... This letter is to advise that the Nuu- chah -nulth ertiv My mother, my- extended family my Family is important - strength together is General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. VOR TAO ATTENTION UCHUCKLESAHT DESCENDANTS Employment and Training Board has set a date to receive proposal sister's and all about togetherness. Will all of those people, who are descendants of the Uchucklesaht First Nation, requests for review for the 2004/ 2005 fiscal year. Their children, my aunts all the way to Ditidaht First Nation PLEASE contact Tina Robinson at the Uchucklesaht Office. . As a part of our pre- The deadline date for proposals to be submitted and to be received at the 1-888- 745 -3366 - Fax: (250) 745 -3332 treat). process, we are contacting people who have a direct bloodline and seeking NTC/ NETS office is; their interest in transferring into the Uchucklesaht Tribe for the purpose of gaining w PO Box 340 Pon Alberni, B.C. VOY 7M8 High tide - Emotions lase to this day but now threes no way, February 20, 2004 Weary n nts. Phase- 250.724.1832 - Toll Free 3.888.724.1832 - muse. runs - there's a gate with a lock all We need names, addresses & phone numbers of all Uchucklesaht deuomdants.The Any applicatioNs received after the above noted date will not be cause I broke my clock, my light but Ehattesaht Tribe has now initialled an Agreement in Principle with BC Canada. Up and off she took me home, where we considered for funding at the next, (March 26. 2004) NETS meeting. there's still life just like a day has 1- 888 -761 -4155 - Fax: (250) 761 -4156 Now we need to hear from you! Please contact the office at: Phone: (250) 724 -1832 were alone or were we thinking I was another night, but at our this other night As a reminder, the programs and criteria is the same as the Human PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 Fax: (250) 724 -8106 Address: PO Box 1118, Pon Alberni, BC, V9Y 7L9 going to be stuck there forever, and of was it all right cause we held each other Resources Canada programs. A BCR is to be submitted with the what she did not to clever Hello Ucluelet First Nation Members! right. it's just I why I couldn't Fly you application,. If there is more than one application submitted, the BCR A night I flew to her window did 1 knock Hesquiaht First Nation home that night hey cause were at ^ HAVE YOU MOVED? through or maybe it was my foot of my you must indicate the priority of the applications. 1 -877-232 -1100 - Fax: (250) 670-1102 fright We need your phone number, address &email addresses. We are currently updating our shoe For proposals requesting funds under the Employment Insurance Program, PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. VOR 2Z0 In at a morning I guess love is forever AbYe`r member's list for - Distribution of Food Fish. Till I seen the blinds come up I had to you will be required to check the participants eligibility to participate on muse you had said those words again - Tribe Newsletters and flee; of where just on her roof to hang the El program. like I never heard, but now I'm nun ... Heepacasalh First Nation - Treaty Updates my feet no dreams can't wash away I'm sorry I Should you have any question me at 724 -5757. (250) 724 -4041 - Fax: (250) 724-1232 At moon night something .sail right brought our friendship the wrong way. Sincerely, lack Cook, Program Coordinator Does anyone recognize or know the whereabouts of the following members? cause there was this light beside us no PO Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Now I only have colours and no callers, Gordon Wpm, Roberta Charlie, Richard Feveile, Jeffrey Fnmmc, Alexandria bother it liked me as much as my lover cause I can fly from what) can see George, Mini Manson, Alice Peters, Norman Rivera, Ryan Rush, Saline Suprenant, did of NA -YII -II Huu- ay -eht First Nation Maybe in the night it will be up not so Michelle T chic, Kimberly Ronnie, Jackie Harman A Son, Adrian, Teresa Grieve On and off the beach again but this time (Echo of our grandparents) high waiting me to see, 1- 888 -644 -4555 - Fax: (250) 728 -1222 & Joshua Schcllenbetger. we weren't in her bed we were in head T Please you have information. YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED! That love does stay and can. SUPPORT - SUPPORT - SUPPORT PO Box 70 Bamfield, B.C. VOR IBO call if or as it time to be in my ... I told her

VI Mundy at (250) 726 -2414 or email: vmundy @island.net OR I and I am fund raising my son's trip to Portland, Oregon. CONTACT: I'm to find her ring one day; which I still am Josephine George for Leah Bill at email: 11000,1),,!,who no From Erica M. Tim Paul of Hesquiaht descendant who is a carver and his talent of artwork of Kat'yu:'k'Ph' /Che:k'tles7elh' carvings will be exhibited on March 3, 2004. We arc having a raffle draw which was (250) 332 -5259 Fax: 332 From Lenny and Mike S. to our Sons A Valentines Day Promise to my - (250) -5210 V' to be drawn on February 14, 2004. (Frank, Jeff, Jamie, and Daughters General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. VOP IJO To all Tseshaht membership: Matt, Jimmy) Contact me at 250 -724 -2976 to buy tickets for the draw. our nephews (Chance, John, Paul, Please remember when you register your child(ren) with NTC you must Notice the date for the draw is now February 25,2004 Sammy, Johnny, Jack, Ron jr., Louie, When you are happy, love you Mow netten, / Muchalaht still register your child(ren) to the Band. I do not have names that NTC has I'll Rudy, Tom, Richard, i members please contact me for Band membership Keith, Jack, with ajoyful heart. a (250)283 -2015 - Fax: (250) 283 -2335 so if you're one of these Your Invited to Michael, Dorian, Wayne), Our When you are sad, love you with PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO papers as we administer our own membership and only those people on I'll Brothers (Ron, Rick, Brian, Tony, LOONIE TOONIE AUCTION! our list is Tseshaht. I do not issue status cards this is done only with Rosie a heart made a little heavier. Nuchatiaht First Nation WHEN: MARCH 3, 2004 Wayne, Terry, Bill, Preston, Wes, 111 love you Little or Mel Brake... Feel free to contact me at lisagalóoDahaw.ca or call When you am right, (250) 332-5908 - Fax: (250) 332 -5907 TIME: 5:30pm Hudson, Danny) our Cousins (Bill, a filled with pride. me at 1- 866 -7244229. with heart WHERE: Neill Middle School Gymnasium PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 Peter, Kino. Steve, Be, Bough, When you are wrong, I'll love you FOR WHAT. Neill Middle School Field 'Trips and Firm Nation Presentations Tseshaht First Nation Cultural Resource Centre Marilyn, Marlene) with a heart that has learned now Does It Work? Tla qui -aht First Nations Open to anyone interested in learning more about Tseshaht history. acceptance. Items are displayed, students/parents /staff/family members purchase a ticket for a (250) 725 -3233 - Fax: (250) 725 -4233 5000 Mission Rd. -aht House/ Tseshaht Treaty office. Sometimes we all need reminders in VA) - Chi- When you succeed, I'll love you with "LOONIE or a TOONIE" and then thew inning ticket ,.drawn right away. PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. VOR We have a toll free number available for Tseshaht members (which also houses our our lives of how much people care. 2Z0 a cheering heart. What Can I Win? membership and Natural Resources Once. If you want your addresses included for If you all Boer get that feeling, we Photo When you fail, I'll love you with a - Staffed Toys - Clothing - Blankets - AVON Cosmetics - Picture Frames - treaty updates and Tribal bulletins call us (email: cap@tseshah corn) with your warn to remember this Toward Nation hcan that rewards you with the Albums - Household Items - Once Supplies - Arts & Crafts - Towels -Tools- address. 1- 866 -724-4225. Beyond words that can even begin to Bulldogs Jersey - Autographed Bulldogs Hockey Stick - First (250) 726 -4230 - Fax (250) 726-4403 efforts you've made. Lamps -Autographed Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 8:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (Except holidays) tell you all how much We Love You.. Nations Artwork. PO Box 759 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 When you dream, I'll love you with For more information contact us at (250) 724 -4229 III. hold you all and all your happiness PLUS MORE! 50/50 Draws - Concession Too! or toll free at 1-866 -724 -4229. within our hearts each and everyday. an encouraging heart. Tseshaht First Nation When you give up, I'll love you with We are so proud of you all and no I look at my life, And how !should do as you say. Toll Free: 1-888-724-1225 - Fax: (250) 724 -4385 thankful to the years that have given a heart that is strong enough for us I thank you for bringing me into this From the bottom of my heart, PO Box 1218 Pon Alberni. B.C. VOY 7M7 all. us so to be thankful for. WORLD!! To the moon and hack a million times, a chance to be When you are simply you, in LOVE. "TraANent ao a blç pad of my culture. If we sere given Without you 1 wouldn't have known For you, your unconditional Uchucklesaht Tribe i anything we wanted to become; whatever mood or phase of your life, anything, I can say proudly "Thank You!" Unfcrtunallsly. so Is cla0efes," (250) 724 -1832 - Fax: (250) 724 -1806 There is nothing more we would rather I will love you with all my heart and Or experienced anything like 1 have. Now I shall do my best to live life, LOVE life, PO Box 1118 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 4100 Menu lee laOhWn tort., be than your Mother /Father, more than you will ever know. When I say `I Love You!" LOVE YOU!! Auntie :Uncle, Sister/Brother & 1 mean it! And especially so much for bringing me into Cousins Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day I am glad to have parents like you. Thank you Ucluelet First Nation YcU !MOW KIND- rater HOP 0OnliLnlE CAM 1 world, 1 And there is no one we would rather my Daughters know I have made mistakes here and the (250)726-7342 - For making me who I am. have as our Sons, Nephews, Brothers, (Yvonne, Dione, Hillary, Samantha, there. Fax: (250) 726 -7552 But now I know how much it hurt you, I love you both with all my HEART!! & Cousins. & Dawn) PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 aa.ml.r Isuli \ i And also hurt me too!! )1 With Love to you All! On Valentines From Mom & Dad (Lenny & Mike) atoll I do that Love from your daughter, /IAMIau Day I have learned that shouldn't Juanita Marie John Mike & Lenny anymore Page 18 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - February 12, 2004 - Page 19 Community Events and Celebrations Ays Miscellancous Klecko's - 9Cekoo FOR SALE: Native designed jewellery; BOISE FOR SALE: 3 Bedroom with silver, copper, gold engraving, stone Kleco Kleco stayed with me all week long with her HAWITHLWINIS (Robert Martin) CLASSIFIED basement. Recently renovated Serious setting. Contact Gordon Dick by phone two boys, to and from hospital. mqul es only. Reasonable offers Kleco coo all relatives and friends, who has announced a THLAAK -TUUTHLA 723 -9401. considered - cash only. Call To all who came to hospital, he was Aulonloils e Lmp!oylee11 Il awed Allan H( sent beautiful Bowers, brought food and WANTED: I am looking for someone to happy to see you all. for his father, ROBERT MARTIN SR -mit. 724 -3215 (Home) or 7244041 (Work). were there for the family in our time of make Abalone buttons. Call 723 -7134. Services Offered Also those who came by with D&M AUTOCLEAN Tseshaht members only. The ceremony will be held on: March 20th, 2004 at FOR SALE' Carvings for sale. If you condolences later, thoughtful cards of "WE'LL DO YOUR DIRTY WORK" COWES CASH - Need Cash between HOUSE FOR SALE to TFN member on The sons and daughters of Saiyatchapis Wickanninish Elementary School, Torino. BC, Starting at 10:00 a.m. are interested in native carvings such as: Automobile cleaning renewal. mmlort. and CARS paydays. We loan $100, 5200, up to $500 Esowista Reserve. Newly added 1 bdrm are to be commended for delivering the Hawithlwiers is extending an open invitation to relatives and friends. His brothers coffee table tops, clocks, plaques, 6" It was uplifting to see my mother Edith - TRUCKS - RV'S - BOATS. 7429 dollars. 1110% owned and operated by suite. Views of ocean & forest. Info: awesome eulogy so bravely, and and Uncle Levi will be making special trips throughout the Nuuchahnulth totems, canoes, leave message for Charlie Joseph, sisters Bernice Touchie, Clara Pacific Rim Highway. Phone 720 -2211. First Nations. Phone (2501 390 -9226 Or (250) 725 -3482. arranging the business at hand so communities to extend formal invitations. Mickey at 724 -8609 or c/o Box 40, Knighton, Julie Joseph and brother FOR SALE 1 1999 Safari Van -7 (250) 741 -6070 eel. 401 Harvey Road, PRICED TO SELL. 14 ft. X 70 ft. precisely- I could nit have done it Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 Robert Joseph plus numerous nieces and passenger, excellent condition - $12,000 Namur Bay, B.C. Princeton 1993 Mobile Home. 2 without you. TO ALL THE AHOUSAHT YOUTH FOR SALE' Genuine Authentic basket Ill nephews' cousins and grandchildren. li Contact (250) 726x7144 or fax T.S.0 TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving Bedroom, plus 12 ft. X 18 ft. addition, Kleco to nieces June 111115 and Connie coin grass. Linda Edgar, phone 250- For compiling and music, (25O)721í2488. And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tam Located at Sproat Lake Mobile Home Sam for your part in the preparation. pictures The youth ofAhousat are planning to have a Wellness Youth Conference on Mary 741-1622. Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Aninni. B.C. Park. Can be moved, relocated. By excellent work Reggie. 13 -16, 2004. We welcome all the youth. We will be sending more information, FOR SAI ,F: MotoMaster Cartop To sister Maggie Gus for all your BASKET WEAVING FOR SAE(: appointment To the Lahal participants who had a Carrie, Good Condition. Offers, call Phone: (250) 7243975. only. NO AGENTS! Phone: support and help. for more info please contact, Rebecca Allen. Connie Manuel, or Nancy Titian at Grad Hat Regalia, Baskets, Weaving collection for us, Lahal part of 724 -5290. for the prayer ...ship Maagtusiis School 250- 670 -9589, or 250- 670 -2560. 723 -3880 Ihuntlta Advisory for Histories, Kleco to Ron Hamilton material, specializing in Maquina Hat WANTED Medical Equipment such as Chuck's life. Will da professional bodywork and Governance, and Constitutions (forming song at graveside. Earrings. Available to at wheelchairs etc. Can be dropped off at God bless you all. painting. Over 10 years experience. To my daughter Maureen Knighton who conferences and workshops ?eachCall Julie governments). contact (tarry Lucas, at the Tseshaht Band Office. 5000 Mission Betty Knighton Marcel Durward (250) 720 -0155 724 -1494. PUBLIC NOTICE: Joseph (250) 729 -9819. Road, Port Alberni. Contact Gail K. FOR SALE: carved whale teeth, whale FREE LANGUAGE CLASSES. a The family of the late On behalf of Veronica Dick, Michelle James, Chuck Jack & their families, we would FOR SALE: 1989 Ford Econoline 17 Gus at 724 -1225. bones and bear teeth. Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor I like to invite you & your family to join as passenger bus. Auto, tans great. $5500 FOR SALE: Beautiful Native Design Saiyatchapis (Chuck Sam) whale Meth, whalebones, Tat Tatoosh. Monday and Wednesday as we CELEBRATE the MEMORY of H. WANTED: oho 723 -2308 Dress. New condition. Size 67. 724- Nights. 7 to 9 pm. (Bring your own would like to extend our thanks ball the Thomas Dick (July 20, 1942 -Aug. 24, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt pm 3049. FOR SAI E, - 1997 Ford F350, I ton, pen & paper). Parenting Skills for Parents following people for their rapport and 21102)& Tyson lack (June 3, 2000 -Jan. 26, trade beads.. Le. msg. For Steve & Elsie FOR SALE' Custom built food can with crew cab with duallies and a/c. 55,000 Or Tots. Fridays from 3 assistance during Dads last days: 2002). John at 604 -833 -3645 or c/o #141 -720 6" - 4 pm. grill, deep fryer, sink, water pump, and km. 735 Nurses of the care unit for your. St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. $13,900. -0833 EVERYONE IS WELCOME. coo kleco. palliative 1 lots of storage! owner. $6500, oho. 724- SATURDAY AUGUST 28th, 2004 FOR SALE: 1990 Ford 2 wd 1 ton crew compassion,«lost. pati e andd caring Doctors ' FOR MAI F: Native painting. Call Bruce Edward Tatoosh, Certified Linguist. 4383. Tsaxaoa, Gold River, Wah -meesh Gym cab on propane. 52500. 735 -0833 Myers and White. Nookemus (250) 728 -2397 TSAWAAYUUS: SHARE YOUR FOR RENT: A nonprofit organization (Time yet to be determined) TALENTS All those who came to visit at the W hooultheeatek - Sandra Howard, For Sale: 1995 Honda Accord V6 WITH YOUR FI PERS. has rooms to rent, by the day, week or Mowachaht Cedar Weaver. Hats, Caps, Volunteers required for following: hospital, who brought food and sat with (Green) 4 door sedan. Fully loaded; the month. Very reasonable rates for Room & ADAM FRED MEMORIAL POTLATCH Pouches, Baskets, Mats, and Roses for us during those days. sunroof, leather seats, A/C, and high /Give demonstrations landes teach Board. Also, there is a Boardroom As our soMbrother focused allot of his personal life to his culture, we feel that it is Sale. Price Negotiable. Barter or Trade. All those who called from out of town mileage (highway mostly) Second basket weaving. carving, painting, et. available for rent For more information ímponant to say good -bye to his presence here on earth, but to also celebrate the Ph: 250283 -7628. showing care and concern. e-mail:oolnekrahottnail eons owner. Must sell $8900 firm. Call /We also a need adrenal entertainment. phone 723 -6511. joining of him with ancestors. Knowing our son/brother would want us to feed our Yates funeral home for assistance in lance or Man at (250) 8847575. Contact Darlene Erickson at 724 -5655. FOR RENT: At the people and thank all those who came and shared cones, hugs tears during the time BOARDROOMS arrangements. WANTED: Nuuchah -nulth women that Tseshaht Administrative Buildings, Port of our loss, we feel that it is important to set this special day as early as possible. For all the visitors to the house for your would like to join my exciting team of Alberni. For more information call the We therefore have decided coo hold a feast for our family, friends and ask that each of not love and support.. IIMINDOSSIMMI Mary Kay Independent Sales, Tseshaht First Nations Office at (250) you join its to remember our young man for who we all knew him. BOAT FORSME: 1992 - 25 foot Raider. Those who brought food to the house. pyramid. For more information please 724 -1225. Lloyd Warm and Elton Wars for snow On January 29, 2005 at the Mall Mahs Gym, beginning at 10:00 p.m. We will Aluminum cabin, open fore and aft deck, Those who sent flowers. phone me, Roma. Brown @ (250) 385- removal. close the doors to hold our opening ceremonies; we will then serve lunch at 12:00 adjustable outboat bracket, tandem WANTED: Sexger Sewing Machine to Tseshaht Band Office for support and 9906. Connie Sam and June Billy for all your raven. If you wish to help us or have any questions regarding this we ask that you galvanized trailer. $19,900 without buy Please call 724 -4987 donations. FIRST Am TRAINING: Canadian Red FOR RENT: 3 bdne Bacot Suite, heat, support and special assistance. contact Gina Pearson (mom) at 723 -4727, or lark. Watts (grandma) 724 -4873, or engine, $29,900 with 2001 - 225 Mere Tseshaht Treaty Office for assistance Cross Certified First Aid Instructors hotwater, hydro, blinds, o/d hookup, Ls, Margaret Eaton for support and losie Watts (auntie) 724-4987. wrbayaq,ah, ones Swan (*limas. Call Roger France. 723 -4005 with picture presentation, Darrell Ross Lavern and Alex Frank are available to phone tel.. Port Alberni old hospital AHOUSAHT NATIVE ARTIST Frantic M V Rope license. for your time and help. Will -no teach First Aid to your group, office, or area. S15Rfmonth. Available Sept. 1st Bob Thomas, Ben Nookemis and Ron REEL ABORIGINAL FILM FESTIVAL: Original paintings, and carvings. (em 40' fiberglass. Ex- freezer troller. Fully Mike Watts for audio assistance and m orders) community. Classes can have up to 24 Phone 723 -0308. Hamilton for your prayers at the service. First Nation artists are invited to participate - equipped. Freezer system only 2 years students Phone (250) 725 -3367 or (250) MISSING: White, toddler size Cnccks additional help. P.O. 84 - Ahousaht BC. - VOR -IA0 Pall Bearers: Lw Manson, Charlie old. Harold Little (250)670-2477. Neil Thomas for all the hours of work in a First Nation Film Festival March 2004. Hosted by Pacific Rim Arts home (250) 670.243f cell (250) 731- 726 -2604 for more information. jersey with "C. Little, 599" on back. Coates Jr, Boyd Gallic, Manin Watts, Ed FOR SALE - 40' Ex- roller and Spring and the crew that assisted him. Society. If you would like to have your art on display. please contact 5304. www.ahousaheealivean.com NW- CHAH -NULTH NATIVE Jersey of sentimental value taken from a Ross, Perry Pointe. nets made to order. Call Robert Johnson Those who cleaned up afterward. Leah Bill, by February 15, 2004. Contact by email leahbill @telusnet or wihay$albemi.cet LANGUAGE: Transcribing in phonetics Pon Alberni home. Call 724 -6434 or Honorary Pall Bearers: Reg David, Sr (250)724- 4799.. Jeff Thomas, Kathy and Margaret - for meetings, research projects, personal 724 -2935 with information. Richard Watts, Hugh Watts, Ben call at 250- 726 -4446. Looking forward to hearing from you! FOR SALE: Area "G" Al Troll License Robinson and family for preparing se. Hourly rates. Phone I lorry Lucas at FOR RENT: Shared office space for Nookemis, Doug Robinson, Earl George, 37.5 ft. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250- lunch Ben cDautd 724-5809. rent on Sorghum Reserve, Victoria. 670 -9573 or leave a message at the George Watts, Gary Albany, Nelson ,Alus- eia -aaJH Uchucklesaht Band for donation of Ahousaht Administration Office at 250- SWFEPY'S CLEANING SERVICES: CalI Tom at (250)885 -9070. Keitlah, Tenor Brake, Clayton Brown, t,tlaMwacf Court c.Uetva rAalisl halibut.. CLASSIFIED CONTINUED Samantha Gus: Need some Cleaning WOOD FOR SALE.' SIR per cord Dave McLellan. 670 -9563. The Frank family of Tla -o- qui -aht. IXaA4ew Pinks FOR SALE: 38 I/2 R "C" license for done? Don't have enough Arne? Good Leave a message @ 723 -1129. Special heartfelt thanks to Pauline and Florae. of Wirt-Ghee Y Les Minn, Josh Dick, Fred Dick, Bead Employment Wanted / 510,000. Donald Mundy (250) 720- rates. Call 723 -7645 or leave a message FOR SAI Er TREK 800 Unisex Tenus, Reg David, Miss Bun, Marlene r..Beds...,s..Nonm Star, Nick Watts, ("Missy Fred and Grant Aboriginal Fmialear Soil. @ 7242763. Windows, dishes, Mountain Bike, brand new condition and Ron for all the hours spent with Dad Services Offered u Watts -ushers. FOR SALE.: New & Used Barclay vacuuming, laundry. walls, shelves, etc. (used 3 limes). Blue and Silver, and us at the hospital. 9.0.13exaaTn Darwin Webber, John Pearson, Ben Fred TRADITIONAL DUGOUT CANOES Sound Sockeye Nets. (250) 923 -9864. Custodial/ Janitorial certified. kickstand and back wheel -rack Your love and caring for him will alway and Graham Richards for help with the resitasm sae 7S7. v(usol s82-7975 rcararairmr WANTED. 18' - 19' Fiberglass Deep V Commercial house keeping/ home making included. 5350.00. Call 724 -3420. be remembered. E.nil..:.H,..Pr",.ii.a.w.w parking. Fishing Boat, Soft Top, (Double Eagle, certified & Food safe. ROOM & BOARD (OPPORTIfNITYJ. The Sam Family !EMU ',WM ream .. THE CIRCLE CALL: Elegant Advantage Decorating Hourstm, etc). Call Dale or Barb® GROWING Looking for Adult tenants for August I Video Memorial Potlatch RENEE NNNNAN and Catering Services 250 - 283 - 7149. COMMUNICATIONS GROUP: and September I, (3 available), Sm- canoe, / music / CD -Rom or DVD production, vending &non-drinking Home. Located The House of the late Saiyatchapis (Chuck Sam) 16011723-2843 Tracey Robinson @ home 721-1,71. CANOE BUR DING- Will build website design o enhancement, book in Port Alberni (south), close to bus stop. Invite you to the Maht Mahs Gym roll LIERSIII Margaret Robinson @ home:723 -0789. or each how to build canoe. Call Harry We do all occasions: Weddings, Lucas 724 -1494. publishing, public r relations, marketing, Clean private room. Tenants must be Saturday, February 5, 20115 10 00 a.m. George C. John Jr. clean & responsible $350 /month - Shaw n G d ti n B q ts FOR SA LE: 25' [byline, powered by and training. Top quality professional To honour the lives of family. Saiyatchapis, I larry Sam, Phyllis w..... very reasonable rates Hydro, cable and Internet access Brunches, Dinners, Super Host & Food ,...e.ma a. 350 Chev with Volvo leg. Excellent productions at LES SAM r included. (References Required) . c Call Sam, Stephanie Sam, Dakkota Rain McFarlane Fred, 530 Cadogan Siren. Safe Ceniheda ^ "e+at ire ass condition. $11,100. 735 -0833. Contact Randy CONSTRL l CT ION awl Nanaimo BC VOS ITS: Tel. 250 -741- 250723 -5503 for info. PROFESSIONAL FOR SALE: 471 Motor, low hours, calls- I do it and available for DRAFTING TABLE FOR SALE' Big Million thanks to really appreciate uncle ww.u.v Can be seen 0153, a -mail: tandvfrdllishaw.oa. Chou! Workshops/ ú.w.. excellent running condition. for 59" wide. $200.00 aunt you all were so supportive for me. Conferences. Healing TOOUART DAY CONVENIENCE Suitable artists! these people, wing. 7241105. -Sa @ 724 -5757. To the Holistic Staff especially to MS. Circles /Retreats/ Canoe Journeys. Jerk, Çmyhku Open Year owed! Located m o.b.o.. Call Hs- Shill o with STORE: Hi, my name ìs Carol Mattersdorfer I am FOR SALE: 30' Fart Hull Gillnetter 2 Barb Atleo for guiding me through this Contract or full -time position. Holistic First Nations Graphics. Specializing Reserve. Status rigs available. FOR SALE. 4 1/2' x 9' pool table, a proud mother five 2 nets (1 sockeye & 1 dog salmon). 724- Macoah for my gifted and place for six weeks. & with of happiness To my massage aromatherapy essential in Native Vinyl Decals. (Custom Shirley Mack Proprietor. years old, $2000. 728 -3537. beautiful children - I have to 1105. (250) 7268306. nephew Shawn lack for helping me too oil. by Raven Touch. Please contact Made All Sizes). All types of Native WESTCOAST TRANSITION HOUSE acknowledge the nice, thoughtful people -E C CR9ATIONS MISSING - 30 HP Yamaha. Any NITINAHT I SKF MOTET: New - the bus, out that rainy day, thanks my Eileen Touchie @2507267369 or 726- Graphics. Call Nowt Celeste lack°. EMERGENCY SHELTER: For that made a big difference for me. First information please contact Boyd or Josh Manager is Lucy Edgar. I can be reached at dear friend you made a difference for Irskwr+Waraaad aauamasbumm 5505. - 5 Techniques combined into one www.decalmakers.homestead.com or Abused Women and their Children on call of all to Molina Dick and Michelle Fred at 723 -5114 or 724 -6491. Reward! Office N- 250-745 -3844, Home # 250 -745- me. This is especially! to my most HOW full health experience. - Balance 1-877- -2020. Frank for helping me to get Ma Email: [email protected] 24 hours toll free 726 things ready rc,at'[aaa'x FOR SAIF: SMOKED FISH, vacuum 6610, Fax # 250745 -3295. PO Box 160, gorgeous husband Donald Mattersdorfer. piYLaraa Ibt4bM,Be lymphatic syste (relieve tired and tense PORT ALBERNI TRANSITION and prepare myself to attend Sigmas -IaBatraalm packed bags Upsgwee. Alberni, V9Y 7M8. my beautiful mother and my mother -in- (by the sides), of Pon Ill'. the Treatment Center in Alert Bay. B.C. tam uteles. - Pressure point care for overall HOUSE: Call 724 -2223 or call lass for supporting my husband and been orrxres. Call 250-724-6341. FOR HIRE: Pickup truck and driver. proud niece for all my uncles, health. - Facial cleansing and facial nearest local shelter or crisis center. by my kids side. I really appreciated in IbunrC,- Need something transported or towed? especially to my uncle Roye Francis sage. - Elders age bah, age focus Rissa Rae HELP I INE FOR CHILDREN: my heart. Alen Bay was an awesome - ser War .Paton furniture fridge, stoves, John for giving me help too, thanks onn the age group to ddress their 310 -1234. feeling. Thanks to you all for been there COUGAR Moo- outboard motors your boat, canoe or uncle you allays make a difference for individual needs. for me. 9 "aa."anh.,ar"ax."ant,w/ travel [miler towed.. moved. By the km me. I can sure say that you care for me. ti -IF PAINTING FOR RENT: Equipment for power wAmOaetea Sincerely yours, V /m & by the horn. Call 250- 724 -5290 To another uncle Murray ham Sr. and Carol Mattersdorfer, point and DVD presentations. Projector Aunt Sara, for accepting my collect and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit Ahousaht First Nation Y wa OwVamánsame wumarraam. required. Telephone: 250- 724 -5290 M:1m7.0.7rA a..d"1ia4a4w.n p i l l 1 i, ,,,

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Call for U111111111 v1111111111 1 Nuu- chah -nulth SOARING To NEW HEIGHTS - MARCH 27TH -28TH, 2004 Language & Culture NEDC's 5th Annual Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Conference Proposals Application Deadline: Results and /or Impacts: March 15th, 2004 Projects will result and /or assist in the transfer and preservation NEDC in partnership with the of Nuu- chah -nulth language and Primates World Relief culture. Community impacts Development Fund is pleased to may include enhanced access to be able to offer the Nuu -chah- language and culture resources. Barclay Best Western, Port Alberni nulth Language & Culture Come learn about starting your own business! Program. This program is The deadline for faxed, designed to assist in the transfer ONLY $20 Prepaid, $40 at the door mailed, couriered, e- and preservation of the Nuu - mailed, Nuu -chah -nulth Economic I Includes: and hand Building the chah -nulth language and culture delivered Development Corporation - -Light Breakfasts, Business Spirit as follows: proposals will be March PO Box 1384, 7563 Pacific Rim Snacks s.. Highway Objectives: 15th, 2004. Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2 Lunches, & a Dinner Phone: (250) 7243131 To support short-term projects Toll Free: 1.866.444 -6332 -Conference kit Fax: (250) 7249967 { , www.nedc.info/events.php aimed at revitalizing and 1t Timeline: nedcyacevhotmail.com Maximum maintaining the Nuu -chah -nulth All projects approved for funding 25 Participants so Register Early! language and culture. must be completed by March 31, Take control of your dreams, your life and your future! Eligibility: 2005. Submit proposals to: This fund is available to all Nuu - chah -nulth tribes, individuals and Nuu -chah -nulth Economic '1nuii1u1uu1u1nI! companies owned by Nuu -chah- Development Corporation SOARING To NEW HEIGHTS nulth. P.O. Box 1384, WAIN azirift-zovh, Criteria: 7563 Pacific Rim Highway, nNTA't,.tlVIL AGENDA Port Alberni, B.C. + The projects must V9Y 7M3 NEDC's 5th Annual Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Conference demonstrate strategies that 1sstrtarElar March 27th, 2004 _ , _ E -mail: nedc @island.net 8:00 - 8:30 am Doors Open & Registration promote intergenerational 8:30 - 9:00 am Opening Ceremonies (Welcome, Introductions, & Prayer) Phone (250) 724 -3131 9:00 - 9:30 am Ice Breaker & Idea Generation transmission of language Fax: (250) 724 -9967 9:30 - 10:30 am Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? - David an/or build upon previous Projects Previously 10:30 - 10:45 am Nutrition Break / Networking 10:45 - 1 1 :30 am What are the ingredients for a successful business? - language and culture Approved for Contributions: initiatives. 11:30-12:00 What are you really selling? - David Stevenson Language Workbooks I 12:00 - 12:45 am Lunch Each project will be required 12:45-2:00pm Is there a market for your product or service? - David Nuu -chah -nulth Phrase Book to demonstrate that a - Barkley Sound Dialect 2:00 - 2:30 pm Who are your customers? - David Stevenson minimum of 25% of the total 2:30 - 2:45 pm Nutrition Break / Networking Phonetics CD- ROM's, 2:45 - 3:00 pm Is the market big enough to meet your financial needs? - project funding will be workbooks, posters and 3:00 - 3:45 pm Developing a marketing plan - David Stevenson secured from sources other 3:45 - 4:00 pm Next steps to starting a successful business - David flashcards than the Nuu -chah -nulth 4:00 - 5:00 pm Networking/ One -on -one/ Set -up for dinner Language website - Language and Culture Fund. 5:00 ? pm Dinner /Keynote Speaker Traditional Medicinal Plants (Sunday March 28th, 2004 Priority will be given to workshop and booklets 8:30 - 9:00 am Networking & One -on -one question period projects that demonstrate a 9:00 - 10:30 am NEDC Youth Business Program - Caledonia Fred Digital video that will teach 10:30 - 10:45 am Nutrition Break / Networking reasonable potential for 10:45 - 12:00 pm Credit - TBD various subjects surrounding achieving tangible results. 12:00 - 12:45 pm Lunch / Closing Ceremonies land, land use, traditions, etc. 12:45 - 2:00 pm Business Panel - Various Business Owners 2:00 - 2:45 pm Dream Board - Naomi Horbatch 2:45 - 3:00 pm Nutrition Break / Networking ' I 3:00 - 4:00 pm Soaring To New Heights- George Watts & Closing Nuu- chah -nulth Economic Development Corporation 7563 Pacific Rim Highway, (next door to Tseshaht Market)

Office Hours: MON - FRI: 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, SAT, SUN, & HOLIDAYS: CLOSED r The purpose of NEDC is to promote and assist the development, establishment and expansion of the business enterprises of the Tribes and Tribal members of the Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council.

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