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1 H a gm Shilth giaS a Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu- chah- nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product Vol. 32 - No. 11 - June 16, 2005 1 . . . "Interesting News" Sales Agreement No. 40047776 Ahousaht asks for help

By David Wiwchar : as health care professionals and Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter suicide specialists came from as far away Port Alberni, Nanaimo, and The remote community of Ahousaht is Victoria to address the problem and dealing with an epidemic, and is calling offer their support to the Ahousaht for professional help. Nation. An epidemic of suicides has devastated Reasons behind the epidemic are as the community over the past few unique and different as the people who months, and community and health attempt suicide. The effects of industry leaders from around Vancouver residential school abuses, poverty, Island gathered at the LightHouse unemployment, spiritual and cultural Centre last week to work towards disconnections, drugs and alcohol, solutions. mental illness, family problems, and a litany of other issues were discussed. An epidemic of suicides has Of the 1750 Ahousaht members, 850 devastated the community over people live in Ahousaht, and according to Circle of Healing program c 1 . the past few months, and Anne Atleo, only a small percentage are community and health industry fueling the epidemic. leaders from around Vancouver 11°A) of our community members are Island gathered at the drug and alcohol free, and only % of LightHouse Centre last week to our community members are really work towards solutions. addicted to drugs and alcohol, and they're the ones we're having problems "Ahousaht is on its knees right now and with right now," she said. when we're trying to stand up, but we need Most attempts happen. people are influence depressants such help," said Dave Frank Sr., Manager of under the of the Ahousaht Holistic Centre, as drugs and alcohol," said Frank. "I tried to hang himself only six weeks believe suicide is a spiritual malaise, and we have to do something real to address ago. "It has been a very difficult year this problem," he said. for us and we are in crisis," he said. Last year, there were suicide .r attempts in Ahousaht, and one suicide "90% of our community members are drug and alcohol 0 death on December 26th of 2004. Many people feel the Boxing Day suicide free, and only 5% of our George Watts speaks at the NTC A.I.P. signing in Vancouver in 00 opened the floodgates, and in only six community members are really months of 2005 there have already been addicted to drugs and alcohol, Inside this issue of / we pay tribute to the more than 40 suicide attempts and one and they're the ones we're having 1 . late George Watts (Sept. 6, 1945 May 31, 2005). suicide death in Ahousaht. Some people problems with right now." have attempted suicide more than a Leaders from across Canada and throughout. dozen times, which fuels the already The Ahousaht Holistic Centre offers Nuu- chah -nulth territories pay tribute 1 the life, staggering statistics. Most of the suicide and healing many traditional modern ! / 1 attempts in Ahousaht were attempted work, Watts (Wah -meesh -mis), programs, but it's not enough. "We need . . . overdoses :% resources for prevention and intervention and his relentless pursuit of a better future for programs because our meager resources all First Nations people. 1 suicide all Nuu-chah-nulth-aht, and Last year, there were are being totally exhausted dealing with attempts in Ahousaht, and one crisis management," said Frank. "Our how to properly care for them," he said. Walking down the rough, gravel roads suicide death. In only six months people here are crying out for help. How "We only have seven psychiatric care in Ahousaht, the picture of poverty is of there have already been can we work together and prevent these beds at West Coast General Hospital, everywhere. Abandoned fish boats, once more than 40 suicide attempts people from falling through the cracks ?" and those_ beds are consistently full," valuable tools used to bring home the and one suicide death. he asked. said Dr. Charles Whelton, head riches of the ocean, now lie derelict and According 1 Angus Campbell, the psychiatrist at WCGH. `It's an rotting beside the dock to which they " current health care system is failing the , . _ is everywhere, were once proudly tied to before Nuu - Throughout other Nuu -chah -nulth epidemic. people of Ahousaht, as those who and follow -up treatment is critical," he chah- nulth -aht were forced from the Nations, there were 32 suicide attempts attempt suicide are not given the care said. fishing industry. Houses and buildings in 114 and 3 completions. In the first they need. "Prevention is the key, and we need to suffer from neglect and disrepair as six months of 2005, there have been 7 "After a person attempts, they are taken bring in services that will create hope," people lack the resources to keep up suicide attempts in the 13 other Nuu -

_ by paramedics to Tofino, and often said newly-elected MLA Scott Fraser. with needed maintenance. chah -nulth Nations. There was also one shipped to Port Alberni, Nanaimo, to get "There are jobs in Ahousaht, and it's suicide completion outside Ahousaht, in "You have to be hopeless in order " Courtenay, or Victoria," said Campbell. to a place where you would consider almost impossible to hold down a in which an Ahousaht member living away "But they are released far too soon, and own and I want to work Tofino given the ferry schedules," said from home committed suicide. taking your life, when they come back to Ahousaht, we you to hope back to Julia Atleo, whose 1 -year old son More than 70 people jammed into the with bring don't know what to do with them, or Ahousaht," he said. LightHouse Centre on Wednesday, June continued I page 2

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All letters MUST be By David Winchar negotiations have been going, delegates the members of the twelve NTC - signed by the writer and bare the writer's name, address and phone number on Ila -Shilth -Sa Reporter broke out into two groups to finish work By David if isobar EMBASSY Magazine for his on the Culture and Heritage, and "indigenous-to-indigenous ember First Nations as well as it. Names can he withheld by request. Anon) mom submissions will not be Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter cooperation" Provincial Parks chapters of the efforts. other interested groups and accepted. Tsahaheh - The second half of the Now We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity, shah -midi Tribal Council treaty- proposed NTC Agreement -in- principle Shawn Atleo satin the Nuu-chah -nulth From them it was on to Halifax to individuals. Information and (AIP). grammar and goad taste. We will definitely BM publish letters dealing with planning meeting began in the same Tribal Council lobby, surrounded by speak at the National Fisheries original work contained in this tribal or personal disputes or issues that are critical of Nuu -chap -ninth way the previous meeting ended, with Once the table reconvened, NTC Treaty people wanting to talk with him. Always Committee meeting, where Allen newspaper is copyright and may Manager Michelle Corfield read out the blasted Canada for individuals or groups. salutes to the late George Watts. quick with a smile, handshake, and a Meir Statement of proposed chapters as agreed to by the Defense in the Nuu- chah not be reproduced without written All opinions expressed in letters to the editor are purely those of the With the second day of the May 31 to willingness to listen, Atleo didn't appear -nulth fisheries June 2nd meeting working groups. the slightest Iris weary a litigation. Then to Ottawa to negotiate permission from: writer and will not necessarily coincide with the into or policies of the Nuu - called off because of after month of Corfield then advised the table that residential school settlement issues with Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council chah -nulth Tribal Council or its member first Nations. Watts' death, the table reconvened on travels around the globe. provincial negotiators have asked to the Government of Canada, and to P.O. Box 1383, Tuesday, June 7th in preparation for an "It's been ," Shawn mid with a postpone the TSC session for two weeks participate to the first joint federal Port Alberni, B.C. Ahousaht asks for help ' upcoming negotiations session with smile, obviously loving his role as a II until a new Minister Responsible for cabinet and AFN meeting, where he federal and provincial representatives. national political leader. V9Y 7M2. 1 continued from page Treaty Negotiations be appointed and Having just resumed from Geneva and National Chief Phil Fontaine 'telephone: (250) 724 -5757 recently attempted suicide for the second l With the second day of the May sworn in. Switzerland by way of New York City, represented all of Canada's 600 First Fax: (250) 723 -0463 "A new Minister and a supposed new Maims. tune. "He was discharged too quickly. 31 to June 2nd meeting called off Halifax,. and Ottawa, Atleo has found a mandate won't mean a thing, said Atleo led discussions on First Nations Web page: muse nuuchahnullh. cog Ile still had rope marks on his neck because of Watts' death, the table way to balance his role with the when he got out of the hospital," she Mowachaht/ Muchalaht Chief Assembly of First Nations with that of housing, education. health, and the hull reconvened on Tuesday, June 7th 2005 Subscription rates: cried. "There is no follow -up for these Negotiator Cliff Atleo Sr. "Alter two NTC Central Region Co-chair. recognition of inherent rights of self- in preparation for an upcoming weeks they'll ask for another government and self-determination. $35.00 per year in Canada and $40. people, and very little support for the negotiations session with federal postponement to bring the Minister up "We signed a governance accord and /year U.S.A. and $45. /year foreign families; and all the people affected." Having just returned from to speed, and more postponements after we'll oversee its implementation and countries. Payable to the Nuu -chah- Ahousaht Council Youth Representative and pros Maul representatives. Geneva Switzerland by way of that. They have their mandate and the eventual dissolving of INAC, and nulth Tribal Council. Marvin Honk rejects the notion of - New York City, Halifax, and suicides being lied hiding and alcohol More than 70 people jammed into the LIkhl Douse Centre on Ahousaht's Nelson Keitlah led the they're not going to change it just the elimination of policies of self- because there was an election and Ottawa, Allen has found a way to government extinguishment," said abuse, and says the reasons people Wednesday, opening prayer, asking de Creator for Manager / Editor, dune 8th as health care professionals and suicide specialists balance his role with the attempt suicide ores varied and unique guidance and strength during these they've got a new Minister," he said. Alleu. "In its place will be a First Southern Region Reporter came as away from far Port Alberni, Nanaimo, and Victoria to help "Their mandate is to give us nothing," Assembly of First Nations with Nations Auditor General, ombudsman, Whether as the individuals. difficult times, before Richard Watts David address the problem and offer their support to the Ahousaht Nation. said Nelson Keitlah. "I doubt a and a federal department Mat -Many youth share the same problems, welcomed delegates to Somass Hall and new that of NTC Central Region oversees (250) 724 -5757 and when one Arson commits suicide richer members of the Holistic Centre had Tseshaht territories. Minister is going to change that" Co-chair. treaties. The self-government Fax: (250) 723 -0463 it's seen v possible answer by others," When one person commits suicide, they posted brightly coloured shaft blaring Gwen David raised concerns about Northern Region Co-chair Archie Little agreement supports and faoilimtes full n,urlmraasis, 6ahnulrhorç said this was further indication the expression self-government and said Prank. "Them needs to be more leave behind network of people who positive messages "We are responsible 'hm -Inured Health Benefits on behalf of In Geneva, Allen spoke at the of comes with resources that engage recreational programs and jobs for the feel the loss of love and loneliness. The for the health and safety of our children of NCN living away from home in B.C. government's unwillingness to Permanent For on Indigenous Admirnstration Assistant negotiate, and shows how the Nmtchah- communities and help them shapel a dung people here. The fish farms close relational ties in Ahousaht leave ... We seek to ensure that they are Vancouver. Hesquiaht's Simon Lucas Peoples, which is a formal mechanism nulth have consistently patient new framework," he said. "This is a Mrs Annie Watts haven't come through with the jobs and the entire community in shock when a always protected ", read one sign `Please also spoke about how difficult it is for been and within the United Nations political willing watershed (250) 724 -5757 training they promised us," he said. person dies. help us, our kids deserve the best" read his people to get medications from to engage in negotiations. structure for First Peoples to have their policy." Negotiators voted to send a letter an BC As BC Regional Chief, Atleo is the For 1250) 723 -0463 I'Ite Ahousaht - PNA-Cennaq Protocol maim. -Life i rough. but I an Torino. and suggested a meeting with voices heard, and place to participate and saying Chair of the Constitutional and * ha,bibloathituuchuhnuldhorg Agreement calls fora 50% Ahousaht "When you we a 14 -year old kid tougher", and "Don't expect life to be pharmacists and thew overarching Canada them are many items in the drafting of international policies. Mat need to be discussed and TSC Legislative Affairs committee (which NEIL' EMAIL ADDRESS employment rate. by this year, and trying to commit suicide it just fair, but believe that you can make it ", organizations. In New York, Atleo made two negotiations should continue as includes Lands, Treaties, Parliamentary numerous Indus ry- ni g programs. tears your heart out," said Fred read others. After some discussions about how presentations at the United Nations, one scheduled. Liaison and Justice), and Co -Chair of Central Region Reporter Frank says the reality is far different, and Ahousaht Holistic Centre staff were calling on Canada ro recognize Adams, a former First Responder the International Relations and Denise August people are feeling angry and dejected as saluted for their work in dealing with the Aboriginal Rights and Titles, and a who was forced to take time off Cooperation committee. 250) 725 -2120 - Fax: (250) 725 -2110 result. crisis. and shady agency representatives second in support of the Indigenous from the volunteer position Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council After a new days home, Allen is off to * New.! * denlse(wrooc00haullh.org "It's hell having to be on welfare," said pledged their support. people of Indonesia and their fight for Ft Lauderdale Florida, where he will Ahousaht Justice Worker Made because he became burnt out. "We all lama bale to play and settlement support and aid in the Toll Free Number: be speaking at an OAS (Organization of Donahue. "It's a hand to mouth p n Mil' .. mere will be difficulties aftermath of last year's devastating Northern Region: for event American States) meeting, offering a ce. You can't Mean welfare, "Whoa I attempted suicide, I didn't as we move forward, but there will be tsunami. co monontact David Wiwehar at presentation on First Nations rights and she aid. think about all the pain I would have more difficulties if we don't. Let's move 1- 877 -677 -1131 Atleo lobbied the Indonesian the main office (250) 724-5757 - title for representatives from the 34 "When you see 14 -year old kid trying used if I had completed ìt," said to action,' said Ahousaht Hereditary goverment and others in support of Fax: (250) 723 -0463. member Nations of North, Central and to suicide him tears your heart Ahousaht Chief Councilor Keith Atleo, Chief A- in -chut (Shawn Ateo) "The First People affected by the disaster wiwchar(aü/ruuehahnalth,reg Nuu -chah leadership have now established a free South America and the Caribbean. out. aidsaid Fred Adams, forma First who admitted he'd attempted suicide ha'wiih want to thank you all for -nulth toll there, and was even featured in Responder who was forced to take time three times, the last time in 1997. "It bringing your expertise here, and your number to assist membership with any questions they may Audio / Video Technician off from the volunteer position because hurts to hear all the pain and suffering offers la work together fora brighter Mike Watts have regarding treaty related business. he became burnt out. our people arc going through. Our future for Ahousaht," he said. (250) 7245757 People also point to the loss of teachings are still strong, and it's time "Them is a lot of work being done to McIntosh, Norton, Williams, CGA's Fax: (250) 723 -0463 Ahousaht language and culture as a for us MAUI showing our love for one prevent this crisis from becoming an all- mwao, 0000chahnutlh.org reasona m behind the feelings of desperation another again," he said. `T have dream out disaster;" said NTC Mental Health NTC PRESIDENT/ many have. that we will become one again. I love Program Supervisor Louise Tatodsh. "Specializing in First "Mary'1M people I've talked to who've dream we will la to ant our jealousie s "Talking about the problems and VICE PRESIDENT DEADLINE: tried to commit suicide, talked to me aide 1 Irma dreamn that we will learn working towards solutions is a sign of a slay K. Norton. FOGA. CAA( Nations taxation, about Meir disconnection from their from our Elders, and I have dream that healthy community, and you should be 'leas a that the deadline for * Cory McIntosh. CGA culture, and as a result, their we will once again work together as congratulated for all the work you're auditing & strategic submissions for our next issue is Tune The Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council is seeking qualified CARA, UP disconnection from who they are as a Ahousaht" doing to make Ahousaht better," she 24, 200 belie Thai date, material applicants for the full time positions of President and Vice Mike K. Williams. CGA. said Mental Health Worker Ray Along the roadside in Ahousaht said. management submitted and judged appropriate,, post." Health Industry leaders vowed to sun President. Pipit cannot he guaranteed laouaroa but the process by working with Holistic planning." n ou i relevant, will be included in the drag i7.011111 Centre staff to develop a resource The President will oversee issues external to the NTC such as /mewing issue. rar aa9t arcu7a ant Boor, 4445 rwMka St manuall m address some issues, and roE OM mors n an ideal world, shbmisslous would he lobbying and negotiating with federal and provincial Po nolbxm, B.C. 891517 prevent people from felling through the .,Pell. rather than hand- written. governments. The Vice President will oversee issues internal to cocks. Articles can be sent by email to the NTC such as community liaison. We are starting on a long journey, and hashilthra a osuchahnulth.org (Windows PC). ai're just taking baby steps right now," said have Frank Sr. "Thank you all for Qualifications for both positions include the completion of a Submitted mains must include a brief Upcoming Treaty Há=Shilth Ming here to help us .land up proudly or degree in a related field, with experience specific -Sa diploma along description of subjeet(s) and a return I lo- Shilth -ha belongs to enemy Nuu- chah -nulth person including ns Ahousaht. once again.- address. homes with no return address to the positions, those who have passed on, and those who are not yet born. will remain on file. 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C ,.,.:a*,t.pynR Federal Government to settle Residential School claims 1 - a 29+ hlstone polthcal accord with the federal 411311=1311111= . By David tifwchar What is the most important pan of Although this is our recommendation, 41 government that recognizes the need for ;flkA Ha- Shilth-Sa Reporter the Political Agreement? the exact amount of the lump sum of Canada lawyers reconciliation and healing 'tout just Government The mast important Iran of the payment will Im set by the Federal compensation - to resolve the tragic and The federal government has set aside Agreement is Canada's willingness to Representative in the settlement s g profound harms caused by residential claim Nuu- chah -nulth don't exist close to $4 billion far the settlement of make a lump now payment, which package. schools. residential school claims, and the re- means that everybody Nuu -chah -ninth prove that we lived and . alive today who What about the sexual abuse claims? By David tPwchar "With this political accord, Canada has fished in our territories. Canada would .221 r. funding of the Aboriginal Healing attended an Indian Residential School Does a lump sum payment affect Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter recognized that the AFN must play a km Foundation. (IRS) will be entitled to receive them? rather drag out a long court fight than _. and central role in the resolution of the compensation. The lump sum payment will not affect Nuu -shah -aulih leaders were shocked deal honourably by settling Nuu -chah- r --'-...._ Indian residential school legacy," said What are the other key parts of the nulth Title and Rights," he said. The federal government has set any other claims for serious abuse. The to read the fedlfederal government's - Fontaine. "Canada has committed to an Agreement?' serious abuse claims can continue Canada has clearly put the onus on , aside close to 54 billion for the either statement of defense to the fisheries approach which will finally deal with the Troth and reconciliation, an apology, n the courts or in the ADR process_ litigation. claiming the letter was a Nuu -chah -nulth to explain every aspect settlement of residential school tragic legacy of the residential schools in l-2... haling and commemoration are other depending on the choice of the of their history, government structure, claims, and the re- funding of the a fair and just manner. This accord will clear insult to all Nuu -shah- nulth-aht. key elements which will be essential individual. In their statement of defense, lawyers diet, culture, and how they harvested Aboriginal Healing Foundation. not only result in a better, faster and parts of the settlement package. Am I eligible for the lump sum if I Canada every single species of fish, shellfish A reflection of the fishing industry, abandoned boats rot in Ahousaht. more count* claims p for for the Government of claim What is the role oldie AFN from now have already settled my claim, either and sea mammal. Earlier this month, residential school residential schools survivors who were Nuu -chah -nulth Nations have never ont7 in court, by negotiation or under the Meanwhile, Canada is also arguing that survivors and First Nations leaders were abused, it is a commitment for the entire owned, used, or occupied territories on Senate Report supports Nuu- chah -nulth The AFN has been guaranteed a key and ADR process? the same issues were argued during the a country to move forward through a the west coast of Vancouver Island, do awaiting central role in all aspects of the work of Yes By David If 'Umbra.. commitment to fund the West Coast not hold Aboriginal title to the area, NTC Smokehouse case, and therefore settlement fund after meetingstings between national dialogue on haling, the Federal Vancouver Island Aquatic Management Representative and will How do 1 apply for the lump sum and did not exist to contact. can't be argued before the courts again. Ha- Shilth -Sr Reporter the federal cabinet and Assembly of reconciliation, commemoration and prior Board (WCVIAMB) over the next five continue to represent the best interests of payment? "Canada's defense flies in the face First Nations (AFN) leaders. The troth- sharing. This a holistic way to of the 000'eori though. the Fonos will be provided once the Prime Minister Martin's commitment to A new report from the Senate of Canada announcement Mat eventually came was deal with this terrible, tragic legacy of In their statement of defense, The Senate Report involved the negotiations. settlement is reached. Those forma will improve the lives of Aboriginal people". confirms the Nuu -chah -ninth position announcement that former our shared past," he said lawyers for the Government of examination of numerous government Does this Agreement cause more be shoe, easy to obtain and fill out continued Allen. "If Canada is serious that Fisheries and Oceans Canada is Supreme Court Justice Frank lacobucci delay? Canada claim Nuu -chats -nulth reports and reports from non When can I apply? about this commitment they would be failing the west coast fisheries and the will lead study on settling residential "The Nuu -chats -aulth residential Agreement governmental organizations (NGOs) as The calls for the Federal Announcements will be made once the Nations have never owned, used, people who work in the fishing industry. school issues. But behind the scenes, an negotiating in good faith, not forcing school survivors were definitely a Representative to table a report no later settlement is reached as to when and the well as hearings involving or occupied territories on Nuu- chah -nulth to go to court to In their -Interim Report on Canada's initial settlement was reached. 31, this people such as Simon Lucas part of our discussions with the than March 2005. Before where applications can be made. New and Evolving Policy Framework and west coast of Vancouver Island, confirm our right to make a living from Ha. Shilth -w has learned that Ottawa was signed, Andrew Day from the WCVIAMB. federal government," said AFN Agreement it took any Who will administer the fund and for Managing Fisheries and Oceans" has agreed to sum do not hold Aboriginal title to our sea apparently lump years to settle a claim either through the oversee the distribution of the lump released last month, BC Regional Chief A -in -chat the Senate made 9 payments of $10,000 to residential court under the area, and did not exist prior When farina Komi of the Federal The Senate or the ADR process. Now sum7 recommendations to the Minister of Committee's final school survivors, plus an additional (Shawn Aden/. to contact. Treaty Negotiation Office was asked, the time frame is much shorter. The AFN is proposing that a First Fisheries and Oceans to repair the recommendation was for the 53,000 for each year they attended 'g' en C d' tat t defense Who is eligible for the lump sum Nations entity be set up to manage the beleaguered department Federal Government to -make a residential school. With more than According to Atleo, settlement funds that says Nuu -chah -nulth do not exist, payment? distribution. It will not be the AFN, { "Canada denies Nuu- chah -nulth could start flowing to some survivors The Senate room calls on DEO firm commitment to fund the 85,000 former residential school still Everybody who Aboriginal tide, rights, governance, how can Canada be involved in treaty has ever attended an however. Minister (riff Regan to abandon moves alive, and an average settlement within months. negotiations', she replied: can't West Coast Vancouver Island IRS and who is still alive is eligible. Will the lump sum payment affect us woes relatnnships, "I "In 1991 there were more than 107,000 towards "property -based fisheries believed to be 526.000, the total What about former students who social assistance, welfare or Lording to Canada wier that. We are negotiating a treaty Aquatic Management Board moonlit,. management" systems such as Individual settlement package could be worth close residential school survivors. Today there with Nuu -chah- ninth, and Nuu -chah- passed away? employment benefits? nothing existed until the European Transferable which (WCVIAMB) over the next five are 85,000. We'll be asking communities Quotas OTQs) leads to $2.5 billion. This is not including a Some former students who passed away The AFN's position is that the lump explorers arrived-. said Central Region nulth are litigating against Canada in a to identify sick and elderly survivors to "armchair fishermen" who buy possible settlement package for the may for the sum, but this sum must not be interfered or fisheries matter. These are separate qualify lump with Co -chair Shawn Allen. "About the Iwo licenses lease who need settlements immediately so we and them out to actual families of survivors who have died, issue is still being negotiated. clawed back by any government agency only thing Canada is willing to admit issues entirely. We al the Treaty fishers. Lucas and Day told the committee how can start things moving for them," said This restructuring of the fishing which is still to be negotiated. Will the sick and the elderly be able to from other benefits a former student is that our First Nations are Indian Negotiation Office don't have anything industry has the Nuwchah.nidrh Ile as gore from Ad -Lint the ADR (Alternative already led tom get their money - sooner? may be entitled to Several provinces 1, Bands created by Canada to do with the litigation," she said, and 200 commercial boats 50 years Dispute Resolution) process it would under the concentration of fishing licenses in fishing Ottawa has apparently agreed to The payment of lump sum to the sick have explicitly stated that they will not Indian Act" promised to refer our question to ago to only 16 boats today, and how take 53 years to settle claims. We're Vancouver and Victoria, and a sharp lump sum payments of $10,000 and the elderly is a top priority for the claw back settlement money from "Canada's defense is an insult to all officials within the Department of some coastal communities are faced saying 'that's not good enough' and decline of license holders in west coast to residential school survivors, AFN and the Federal Representative. former residential school students. The First Justice, who offered a similar whit 90ík unemployment, which has werewe' waking to have this fully resolved Nations", said Northern Region coastal communities.. The AFN and the Federal Representative AFN is continuing to seek these explanation. led rind plus an additional $3,000 for within the next few years," he said. Co-chair Archie Little. "Why has The report called on Minister Regan to loam, of social problems. are committed to assurances will provide The case management hearing "The committee heard testimony that each year they attended a The AFN is also seeking a national Canada been negotiating treaties with provide his department with adequate having this payment madras soon as informationnform iln this regard as nit comes years of federal policies had shifted residential school. With more apology; an improved compensation Nuu -chats -nulth for the last 10 years if scheduled for May 2,0 was postponed funding, take into consideration impacts possible once the settlement negotiations available. fishing licenses out of rural and process for serious abuse victims, and a they claim arse have no rights? to June 23rd when the judge will map on communities, and fully study impacts than 85,000 former residential get underway. Why do I have to wait fora year to Aboriginal coastal communities, the national forum fora comprehensive truth Canada's lawyers are demanding that out pracednral matters for the litigation. of ITO fisheries. school still alive, and an average Who will be included in the "sick and get my lump sum payment? cult being that few now see economic and reconciliation process. The The Senate Committee's final settlement believed to be $26,000, elderly' category? You will have to wait for a year benefits from the fisheries resources agreement also calls for an expedited recommendation as for the Federal the total settlement package The definition of who is included will because the negotiations may take that adjacent to their shore," said the report. process to resolve the claims of the sick Government to "make a fine be developed in consultation with First long. There are still a number of issues could be worth close to 52.5 and elderly. It is believed settlement Nations communities and with the to be decided. The commitment for the billion. packages will be non -taxable, not subject TSESHAHT MARKET -"SO $500 Bake Federal Representative. Government Representative to report to Grand Prize Bread -Off to any provincial claw -backs, and not When win the lump sum be payable? Cabinet on or before March 31, 2006 emi s `The Nuu- chah -nulth residential school dependant on the waiving of rights to at Port Alberni's 3rd Annual ForestFest The lump sum will be payable after the .signals that the government las orest were definitely a pan of our future litigation. settlement is finalized. The Federal determined to work quickly and t 1 Quality Foods $500 Grand Prize Gift Certificate for discussions with the federal The AFN will be working with Representative's deadline to report a effectively. The AFN will be pushing to government," said AFN BC Regional Iacobucci an his report, due to he ` the Beat White Bread, and $250 gift certificate prize for settlement package to Cabinet is March far a resolution as soon as possible. Chief A.in .chill (Shawn Aneo). "I completed in March, 2006. Quality Foods People's Choice Award In Open Category 31, 2006. The payments would start as What Is the AFN's mandate? relayed many of their stories and wishes "Mr. lacobucci is very credible, and is Tao you a winning received a unanimous p If have recipe, sign up for the Bread Rake -Off soon as possible after the Cabinet The AFN to the Prime Minister and Indian Affairs supported by all parties," said Allen. Contest happens on Saturday July 9th Mill approves the package. mandate from all the chiefs at the FULL SERVICE at the McLean Minister Andy Scott during our "Prim to this past week, there was no What amount of money will I get from special meeting in November 2004 to Taste -testing from I to 2 pm. meetings. and Scott recognized between government and GROCERIES, GAS BAR, HOT FOODS, SNACKS Minister agreement Ile do whatever it takes to implement the Bakers will need In be ready by noon the lump sum? the need to compensate victims and First Nations on how to settle residential AFN Report. AND SO MUCH MORE! Each contestant can bring up to 20 loaves any type The Agreement states that the lump sum of of fund healing programs," he said. school issues This is a big step, and payment be along the lines referred What will happen to the ADR I lours of operation - 7:00 am - 10:30 pm to be sold. will brad After Iwo days of discussions, AFN Nuu-chah-nulth voices and the AFN will fae to in the AFN Report. The AFN Report process? Phono: 724 -3044 For details and Entry Foins contact the Alberni Valley National Chief Phil Fontaine signed a play a strong role in Nis," he said. says that the lump sum payment should The ADR will continue. F, -mail: Moon-Lets sham La - Mott address: wwwtseshahtmarketa Museum at (250)720-2513, or visit us online at warren festsa process . be at least $10,000 per student plus $3,000 for every year in school. (AFN briefing papa /speaking notes) FREE Problem Gambling Counselling RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL and Educational Presentations IF YOU ATTENDED Indian Residential School Survivors Society BRAIDER and CO. ALBERNI INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL National Survivors Support Line Also providing Counselling Services for: - OR 1- 866- 925 -4419 Emotional Issues, Transition & Personal Growth oJ 1l Barristers and Solicitors CHRISTIE INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Academic & Employment Issues 5233 Hector Road YOU MAY WISH TO DISCUSS HEALING AND Are you a survivor of residential schools? Are THE NEW INCREASED COMPENSATION WITH P.O. Boo 1160, Port Alberni Íf you an intergenerational survivor? Do you need to talk? B.C. Call: 720.5306 v9Y 7M1 iKiya SCOTT HALL - LAWYER The Survivors Supped Line is available to all Aboriginal people affected by Meir Phone: 723.1993 Toll free 1. 8177. 7231993 Toll Frees 1.800.720.5306 residential school experience or the experience of others. We arc survivors of JJ VICTORIA Fate 723.1994 E -mail: klyeservices @show. ca residential schools too. We understand the issues and we have information that might ° wwwkiyaserwcas arm L 1- 800 -435 -6625 help Just saying hello is a goad place to start Personal injury litigation, including motor A urin Schuylik °J Give it try. You can take your time. We care and we promise to listen. vehicle Registered Funded by the Weal.,' arr(Aarr CALL FREE ANY TIME General Information Line: 1-800- 721 -0066 Webs.: wow lessens accident injury claims ('oscarttor PublicSafety d Solicitor General LT o' June 16, 2005 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 7 Page 6 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 16, 2005 Education - lilt -ho -pa Wood And Gill Happenings By Deb Arlen On his last visit he took his wife for Ha- Shilth -Sa Emerald to help with the dance pan The Full Day Kindergarten just did a visit to Things are winding down pretty fast and the Museum, I went along with therm G . I must say that it's been a school year and we went over some of the artifacts gone by like it just started yesterday. and how and what they were used for. , Some of the changes happening at both One of the children proudly declared schools are Gavin MacLeod leaving Gill that, "My grandma has some baskets ;i41 . eb School and moving onto 8th Avenue. here too." My name is Tla- ab- shuks. My English remony. I want to thank my uncle Ke They're very fortunate to be getting In that classroom we did, bannock . name is Eunice !able Marlene Joe. I am ke in (Ron Hamilton) for helping me Gavin and it's Gill's loss. However we making, had Ben David come in to talk the youngest daughter of Judy Joe of modify my (late) dad's design that I put lucked out by being able to keep a about an work and he even did a game Tseshaht and (late) Herbk Joe of Huu - on my dress and shawl. Thank you wonderful principal, Donna Ofstie will with them. to ay -aht. My grandparents were Wilson my I a sister Mama and brother -in -law be staying behind as AO.. David Mahar did presentation on cedar and they '., and Bella foe (nee Watts) and Thomas Richard for your help and patience who seems to be very enthusiastic and did a cedar project for Mother's Day. I and Veronica Dick (nee Guys,. through the long nights spent at your full of energy will be our new Vice- did the same in Dolly Chenard's class On Tuesday, June 7, 2005 !graduated house working on my Principal. but also added Nuu- chah -nulth foods. outfit and also for I I with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a providing movies, snacks and toys to At Wood School were losing lint Ansel! Willard Gallic will be coming into the Major in First Nations Studies from keep my kids occupied on those nights Huu- ay -aht Chief Councilor Robert Dennis speaks to to ADSS where he's going to take on school to do native art with as many Malaspina University- College. I would too Thank you to my auntie Gerry Joe A.W. Neill students at the Tseshaht longhouse. more of a challenge. Deb Stoutley will classes as he can do in 2 days. Ile 4 a.`n-l like to begin by thanking the Huu- ay -aht who surprised me with a beautiful stay on as Vice- Principal and the new wonderful with the children and the end First Nation and the Nuu -chair -nulth -cedar graduation cap. Thank one on board at Wood is Gio Selva. result is all the students come out with a Grade Seven's learn about Wickaninnish News Tribal Council for providing funding to you tomy mom for the beautiful Wood School did a Reader's Theatre finished piece of an work done with make this accomplishment possible. I moccasins and my sister Bella for the presentation at the Spring Festival on their own hands. The photo submitted is from the parents didn't have to worry about their must also express my heart -felt gratitude beaded necklace that you made Nuu- chah -nulth History May 19th. Deb Stoutley's class did At Gill School then was an graduation of the second of two youth getting home! to my mom, my sisters and extended especially for me. "How the Human People First One Fire" introduction to the language and Del leadership groups (part of CALL). This We had regular participation of 14 - 20 Wares studying cultures around the world. family members for their constant and Thank you to my auntie Gerry, and By Nick from the late George Clem( book, Son Venning'a class proudly displayed their time, 13 participants took pan in pre -recne (grades 5, 6, 7) in our Then, to finish the section on cultures, never-ending support. Words cannot cousin Perrin and her husband Jamie Ha Shilth Sa Reporter of Raven, Son of Deer. They also talents by doing a song and dance with our exciting six -week program for pre- Wednesday afternoon Pre -teen Drop in. the kids were immersed in Nuu -chah - express how grateful lam for all of your and their children for ravelling from displayed the masks that they made for a fun song and special thanks to teens. Participants spent Tuesdays and We played lots of basketball to fun nulth history ranging from self- help, whether it was watching my Suquamish, Washington to share this Port Alberni -A grade seven class at the presentation. Caroline Little who did the tape for us Thursdays at the Wickaninnish music and made healthy snacks at the governance, and the potlatch, to the children, proof-reading my papers, special day with me. Thank you to my A. W.Neill were sat in the Tseshaht long !went into the classroom and all the to team the song. Community School from 2:30 - 4:30. WCS. hereditary and their roles in the offering an objective opinion, auntie Angie, who came up from Santa house and given a history lesson. chief students helped in the preparation of the Willard Gallic was at the school in CALL is an interactive and dynamic We have a Pre -teen advisory Council community, and the role of oral history encouraging me or simply spending time and my mom, my sisters Mania and The Gr. Seven class has been studying cedar bark for a wrist -band that they mid -May for 2 days to do an work with program aimed at assisting pre-teens (PACT) consisting of 12 pre -teens who with Inc who I needed a break from the Patricia (Pepsi) who came over from different cultures around the world, and for our people. On Thursday, June yod, could take home. A smaller group from just about all the classes. The students gain valuable leadership and life skills. plan events and out nips. This year we books. Port Alberni and Stella Peters and James decided what better way to wrap up a the kids received their last lesson, in the that same class helped in making were quite excited and impressed with CALL educates yang people in what it had a Youth Dance, an elementary school To my children - Kathaleen, Jenne and Nookemus who came up from Pachena school year leaning about cultures than form of guest speaker Robert Dennis, headbands for the presentation. themselves over their work. Many of takes to be a great leaders to peers and Christmas Dance and are currently Harold, I want to say thank you for your to be with me. Having you all there to with the people whose culture is right in who taught the class out of the Tseshaht Ben David came into their classroom them were taken with Willard. in the community. CALL is designed planning an end of year... lose and patience through the many long support me on this day meant so much front of them. longhouse. lie lectured on government, and helped them get started on the Throughout the year we've looked at with fun in mind! CALL consists of MASQUERADE & COSTUME days and nights that I was busy reading, to me. To my sisters, aunts and cousins In collaboration with Sherri Cook, & and the structures of government within design for the masks. Over time the Full.- who are the Nuu -shah -nnith through doing interesting activities, having fun DANCE on June 20th from 4- 6 pm. doing homework or going to class. I who were unable to attend for various Dennis Bill, the grade sevens, who have Nuu -chah- nulth, differences between the Day Kindergarten did projects and the such things stab bannock- making, in the outdoors, playing games, The PACT are learning how to plan will always cherish the pictures, notes reasons thank you for your kind words covered everything from culture, Nuu- chah-nulth tribes, and lastly the end result was a mural that was also storytelling, some language, art, song participating in interactive workshops activities, prioritize, organize and and little scribbles that were left in my of congratulations. communications, protection and importance of oral histories to Nuu - displayed at the festival. and dance, cedar and foods. with cool guest speakers and snacking facilitate fundraisers (we've had two text books and notebooks that would Thank you to all for the beautiful gifts defense, and resources, came up with chah -nulls people. Kevin Titian has been coming into Online 2122 and 23 Gill's grade 4/5 during the afternoons- our group also bake and popcorn sales). We are going make me smile and remind me of the and kind words. This was such a their own thoughts on what constitutes a In the end, the students were pleasantly Wood for some song and dance with Deb classes of about 117 students will be went on en adventure indoor rock one trip to Nanaimo to see a movie and three most important people in my life memorable day and I was blessed to be "culture". The study took its base from surprised with the depth of Nuu -chah- Stoutley's class. going on a field trip to Bamfield where climbing in Nanaimo!! go shopping on Saturday, June 11th as a and the reason that I am continuing my surrounded by family and friends. If I a quote; the success of a civilization is nulth and had new The students were quite impressed we'll go to the Marine Station, do beach pan reward for all their hard work! people, with As of this funding umbrella from education. I lave you all very much. have forgotten anyone it was not based on the health of its weakest understanding of the people, and the the other schools that performed and forest studies and we get see a the CBT and VF we were also able to The Wickaninnish Community School at the Thank you to Malaspina First Nations intentional. I thank everyone who has member. This was used as a guide to land around them. Spring Festival and wanted to do performance by Huu- ay -aht First provide a Friday night "Tough City Society gratefully acknowledges the some Student Services and elders OW Shi Mut helped me how way or another on my themselves. Nations. Youth Drop -in' (now finished for the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust and the Delis hoping they can do (Ray Peter) and Kwulasulwut (Ellen educational journey. Without all of you something for year-end. He'll be doing It's been a good year and I'm looking season)... an alcohol and drag free place Vancouver Foundation for providing Nuu- White) for all of your swam and this accomplishment would not have chah -nulth Tribal Council an introduction of song and dance with forward to more mo rams for next to hang out for 13 - 18 year olds. We funding for this program. There was no g allowing a flexible work schedule while been possible. Kathy Kendrick's class of grade 1 -2. ten. played sports, did crafts, created healthy charge for participation in this program. I completed my degree requirements. Kleco Kleco. 2005 And we gratefully acknowledge the Tla- Graduation snacks. watched movies and did out There were many instructors that have

trips. . Participants were able to chat ui -abt First Nation for assisting on Attention: Nuu- chah -n u 1 th Tribes First Nations0 5 helpedp me throughoutBi m schooling. but On behalf of Huu -ay -alit I would with supportive, qualified youth workers with transportation. Education Support Workers CormCounselors, .,and NTC GRAD there are three in particular that stand like to acknowledge Eunice Joe on if they had any issues etc. Staff drove Hope all this info helps! Administrators. out: To Unmet (Dr. Richard Atleo), the completion of 4 years Post youth home in the 15 passenger Parks Thanks again for assisting us get the June 25, 2005 Sheldon Krasowski, and Joyce White I Secondary at Malaspina College. Nuu and Recreation van most Fridays so that word out on CALL! Tani -chah -nulth Graduation Ceremonies and Dinner will take place on June 25, offer my sincere gratitude for your Eunice has just received a Major in 2005. The Ditidaht neat Nation will be hosting the event in their community this guidance, encouragement, insight and pítidaht School Gym, 2:00 p.m. fib First Nation studies. 1 would like to year. The Nuu -chah-nulth Tribal Council Education department for students to be inspiration that gave me the recognize Eunice for all her hard eligible to participate in the Graduation Ceremony requires the following Kleco Kleco! determination to continue my education. I knew all work and commitment; information The convocation ceremony took place at along this day would cane for you, Name: Address: Theatre in Nanaimo. For this I 2005 NTC Elementary / The Wickaninnish Community School Society the Pon again we want to say how proud we Phone: School: made my own regalia rather than in are of you Way to go Eunice. School phone a School Contact person: Tofino would like to thank the Tla-o-qui-aht wearing the traditional cap & gown. The Sincerely, -cloth -ninth First Nations registered with: Secondary Scholarships for First Nations Studies Program has First Nation and the band office staff Stella Peters Graduation Confirmation: (Please check one) 'marled in me a sense of pride in who I Dogwood Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, guardians. The deadline for assisting with the Community Action Lifeskills HFN Councilnr-lid «anion Diploma Graduation m and where I come from. honied to complete 2005 2005 NTC Elementary Secondary (E/S) Scholarship applications Leaving Certificate Graduation and Leadership Program (CALL). reflect this in my regalia for the Adult Dogwood Graduation to be sent to the NTC is noon, Friday, July 8, 2005. The applications are available at NTC Confirmation Signature of school Administrator or Counselor all First Nations' offices and also can be downloaded from the Port Alberni Friendship Center Presents X NTC web page: EVERFRESH AUTO FINANCE Additional Information: www.nuuchahnulth.orgieducation. There will be a Please ensure that everything is included with the application. Been turned down grand entrance with escort s of grads choice. Need a CAR? Have Bad CREDIT? (/ There will be a sit down banquet Application packages can be mailed or faxed to the NTC. for a loan before? NOT A PROBLEM! The Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council will present each Faxed applications should be sent to 250 -723 -0463. Let JACK LITTLE & EVERFRESH AUTO FINANCE graduate with a certificate and gift. Festival Dress can either be Grad formal, or casual. get you a car and REBUILD your credit. First Annual Arts & Music There will be a door prize of $200.00 for a grad, however Nuu- All you need is a valid driver's license, a hank account photocopies of two you must be there to win. It will be drawn at the end the chah -nulth Scholarship Celebration of cent pay -stubs, and three references. Friday, June 17 - 9am to 9 pm evening. You can contact Jack at the following Phone Numbers; Saturday, June 18 -9 am to 4 pm Please submit 5 photos pan and present fora slide show Friday, July 22, 6:00 p.m. 723 1- -9541. Sunday, June 19 -9 am to 3 pm that will be prepared by Ditidaht Fin Nation. Please e-mail (Home) @ 1250)- -9541 or toll free 877 -723 Alberni Athletic Hall to [email protected]. or mail to P.O. Box 340, Port Maht Mahs Gym, Port Alberni his Cell dr 12501 720 -3 89 7 Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M8. Or Bob & Greg @ Office -(250) 740 -1005. Fax k (250) 740.1006. Admission $2.00 /Children under 12 free Snacks and refreshments will be served. 723 -8281 For further information please contact Angie Miller at 250 -723- The office location is 1585 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC For more information call For further information contact Eileen Haggard at the 724 -5757 6125 or e-mail amilleresd70.bc.w or Eileen Haggard 250-724- NTC or 5757 or mugiiahteonuuchahnulth.org Angie Miller, ADSS 723 -6251. r

Page 8 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 16, 2005 June 16, 2005 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 9 Forestry student extends thanks Tournaments Letter to the Editor: The Importance of Spoken Language My name is Natasha Marshall, K'a K-aa studies in high school science and math have the our language has been taught in Wilk. My parents are Josephine courses, and to ensure that they Maaqtusiis Lady Storm Hawaii Bound By Luke Aden school every one of them said "THEY ARE their living situation is exactly the option of entering into science based years now. Marshall Johnston, and Willard Gallic Jr. for many But many of those NOT INTERESTED AND WILL NOT same as ours here. Every home has like to thank the fields, Tike forestry" First Nations students who took those lessons, do I would publicly for 13th Annual Palama Settlement Classic 1 have always been a strong proponent still LISTEN!!" They all would rather one or mom TV's, computers, video Tseshaht and council, Tseshaht Initiatives). not speak chief Maagtusiis Lady Storm have submitted our Senior Girls School Team for a of Spoken Language!' But I have wonderment the language watch television, videos, and play their games. Some may say we have drug ii personal, Lisa Gallic (Wuulaas), Gail 1 had the pleasure to meet with the First tournament in Hawaii in December of 2005. frequently been rebuffed by people who when it is spoken by an elder or anyone video-games. They have no time for and alcohol problems they, too, Gus, and the Tseshaht community for Nations coordinator, Gordon Presto who - We will be fundraising to take 12 and 4 chaperones on this nip of a lifetime. strongly believe that the written who speaks the language Fluently yet. learning our language!! VERY SAD. have drug and alcohol problems. sponsoring and supporting the is an outstandingnding person I was also able players Some Our families have given us full support for this plan and we would like to Inform the language is more important! This I believe that language teaching RUT OH SO VERY TRUE!!!! opprituntty to volunteer with the to meet with the program director, - may say we have residential school has not flourished in schools because The newspaper University of British Columbia's second Pamela Perreault, who ìs one of my many community of our intent topic came up again to the last few article that problems -- they, too, have role models. She has spoken language has been stressed annual summer forestry campy in the First Nations If there is any way you can help us we would greatly appreciate it, whether it is days when I was chatting with Ben not appeared to the Sunday May 291h Times residential school problem --but recently completed her Ph. D in Forestry. as being important!! summer of 2004. last summer, I w financially or giving suggestions. David and Ray Samuel. Ray, especially, -Also because Colonist Monitor about Alban Michael they still speak their language I would like to send thaws to the camp You English is spoken and most hired as the 'Canis Research Project can contact Rebecca Atieo at the school;250 -670 -9589 or at home: 250 -670- spoke very strongly in favour of written for is shocking, but sadly, not surprising. Fluently!!! What's the difference??? along with Lillian Jensen. supervisors, a team that 1 was very proud the researcher 2390 Spoken Language- I agreed with of day. When the day is over, the I've seen it coming for many years. In The difference is, that in those The the Tseshaht elders of, Zane Young, Jeremy Boyd, Lee -Anna interviews with him just as strongly Ben David kids go home, tam the T.V. on, and hear Alberta Cree villages, Milkman. and Kerry Perrehult. - that article, Alban says that he is the all the parents helped me visualize how it was for our only English!! The parents and all Andrew David's 3rd Annual Pitch Tournament seemed to agree, and nodded his head other ONLY ONE NOW who speaks and grandparents all speak Cree all the people in the past I could not be more Lastly I would like to acknowledge and Slow in agreement. adults in there all speak English only!! time at home. This gives lots thankful to have had this opportunity, and thank the courageous, intelligent, and July 22 to 24 At Wickaniunish Field Nuchatlahe WHICH °FOUR NOD- of ambitious youth from the camp in 2004 I shared that many people have now There is virtually no support for spoken support for all young people, not only I hope to work close with the Tseshaht This will consist of 7 male and 3 female on field at all times. The entry fee is CHAH-NULTH nations will be the language in the homes. All the fancy I for making that experience memorable teamed how to write the language using to learn the language, but to keep it community, of which belong, again $300.00 per team and to secure a spot in the tournament please make deposit of next one to make that kind of mon and very unique: I would also like to take the International Phonetics some video games in English is no help strong!! $100.00 check or money order payable to Andrew David and mail to PO Box 18, - statement? the time to encourage all Nuu- chah-nulth either!! the computers in With the support of the Tseshaht First have been doing that for quite some All English is At the elders' luncheon on This little story tells as that people, not just youth, to continue with Torino. B.C. VOR -2Z0. There will be trophies and cash prizes. To register your team Nations, fora week, I was able to time now But, they still no help either!! there is hope for our language. It can for them ent please contact: Andrew David @725 -4495 or leave message with - IA= Tuesday, May 31st, at the one dreams and aspirations. I have a PAFC, of participate with the Summer Forestry their To this day, many people still Amos email ardavid @telus.nct sneak the language!! I personally know be done, just like up there in Camp's activities at the UBC campus. very strong belief that our youth can Vickie or our elders there said that he can name of several young people who know how do not believe that OUR LANGUAGE northeastern Alberta. We can all The Malcolm Knapp Research Center achieve anything that they put their only 15 people who can truthfully speak to write the language that way and still IS DYING!!! become fluent in our language again. connected .twenty-five ambitious youth minds m, and always believe in you our language fluently!! In the next Klan Kleco, don't speak the language!! I asked I've known this for many years now, But our attitude, focus, and vision has om all over BC TRIBAL JOURNEY 2005 generation, we will be lucky to have 2 K"aK`aaWiLk. - Natasha Gallic Marshall what good is knowing how to read and and I've tried to tell people about it, but to change first! When that changes, 'The goal of the camp is to encourage fluent speakers!! In that article about First Nations youth to continue their Tseshaht, Ditidaht, Keltsmaht, & Ltllooet write the language when you cannot nobody will listen!! Many years ago, I then every band council will enact by- Alban Michael, the writer says that a lot DESTINATION - LOWER ELWHA, WASHINGTON, USA (HOST) speak the language? Especially got my late uncle Roy Haiyupis laws stating that our language mast - of our languages will be non- existent- since almost all of our elders do not interested. So he started a language be spoken in every home!! With a by- WELCOMING CEREMONIES - AUGUST 1, 2005 - AUGUST 6, NON- EXISTENT KAPUT NO JUNE In solidarity on know how to write or read the language class in his own home out at the point in - - law like that, it would give our people MORE!! within the next 2 generations 2005 - LOWER ELWHA so how can you converse with an Ahousaht. It was free!! No fm to more of an incentive and purpose to 1 - This prediction unless something National Aboriginal __- pay!! But every night, - This is a drug an d alcohol freece - -- - elder if you do not speak the language? only one or two learn to speak our language again. In 2 journey. drastic is done very soon will come a I would come to the class. Sad to say, but - many households, it a nor In similar way, took several would be big Each person requires a life jacket true!! What that elder said at the years of French in high school. I one of those two was a challenge because many of today's Each canoe must have an escort boat. luncheon proves this prediction to be teamed how to read and write the MUMULTHNEE! /I! It seems that the parents do not speak our language Inver forms for minors must be signed before the journey begins. very true!! language quite well but, to this day, White People are more interested in fluently any more. Many changes For more information and forms - Several years ago, I taught 1 still do not speak the language, nor do teaming our language than our own would have to be made and strong contact Edgar Charlie by email honugc ail.conn. elementary school in a First Nations tort, I even think in French!! To effectively peopled guidance and supervision maintained school in north moon Alberta. There, beam French, you must take French Several years after Uncle Roy in every home. Progress will be very all the Native people are Cree. One very Immersion classes!! In these classes, passed away, I got elder Stanley Sam slow, but with dedication and a strong impressive and beautiful thing I teamed Aboriginal Sports and the only language spoken is French!! and Betty Kettlah interested, and we will, people of all ages will begin to very quickly there, was that every No English!! started a language class in Stanley's speak the language more and more - student. from pre -school age to grade In ages past, when many of us house -Gams What???? - nobody fluently. There would have to be Recreation ID Camp 12, spoke Cre *fluently came the only participants were - strong control over all televisions, were born, our parents spoke our - FLUENTLYII The Tseshaht First Nation in collaboration with Aboriginal Sports and Recreation language only at home that's all we Stanley, Betty and I Ell_ videos, video -games and computers. 4 - Some may say that their Association will once again be hosting the two following Region ID Camps. heard no English so we learned Another time, I got elder Peter Only then can our people someday 9, 2005 - situation is different than ours July Soccer ID Echo Field - Minor Camp - Webster interested, and we started a - become fluent speakers of our our language by language -immersion, August 13, 2005 Differed?? from what I could see, Basketball ID Camp -ADSS language class in his house but, - language again!! only it was not called that at that time. - you did not attend our ID If Camps last year, this is your chance to come out and test again. very few came sometimes My mom used to say that before I was - your skills this year. If you am interested in participating, either as a coach or a taken away and put into a residential none!! participant (Youth age 12 -19), please call Gina Pearson at the Tseshaht First Nation school far away, I did not know any In the last twenty year or so. Non -Insured Health Benefits Office. or call Karen Henry at the Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Association English, and I spoke our language I've talked to many an elder abut their (ASRA), (250) 544 1667. There are fees for registration, they am as follows; fluently!! sons and daughters and grandchildren ASRA Membership fee (I year) $25.00 Program -NIHB Further to all this, in Ahousaht, speaking and learning our language Registration fee $50.00 - Medical Supplies and Equipment Program Registration forms are available on line at www.asra.ca Specific Medical Supplies and Equipment an available to registered First Nations& Just so you know, the next Indigenous Games will be in 2006, in Colorado. Inuit for personal use when all of the following criteria are met: i Make sure you get your name in early, as you may qualify for the Provincial try- Our Homes Are Bleeding/ The item is on the NIHB Medical Supplies & Equipment List; outs. Gina Pearson, Tseshaht - Prior approval, if required, is granted by NIHB; Nos foyers saignent -"C> - The item is not available to clients through other federal, provincial or oil. . _ Fred Thomas & Robert "Robearrr Thomas Memorial third party plan; and ._ - The benefit is supplied by a recognized or medical supply & AHOUSAHT SPORTS DAYS.2005 pharmacy A new multi -media digital collection about caeca lands and equipment provider. !Corm Prior Approval is currently in place: MY ifNle Aboriginal Title and Rights. With online tools for teachers, The following process for obtaining - Client received prescription from authorized prescriber ntyrCD)ht1tify.:111esorkm- DAYS DAY/ DAY! researchers and students! - Client is assessed for medical equipment /supplies by health professional Friday, July fat Saturday, July and Monday, July 4th - Health professional prepares assessment results and recommends supplia , www,ubcic.bc.ca/Resources/ourhomesare equipment Opening Ceremonies 9 a.m. Track & Field 9 a.m. Slo Pitch /Kids Rebuilding - Client lakes assessment to provider and selects products Track & Field (all day Triathlon Swimming Races (outlim Strong . e - Medical Supplies & Equipment provider complain paperwork limn !1 We the support s through C....di...C.1w a< ofm.xe,u.aac.aaa..a long) I p.m. volley ball 1 p.m. -3 on 3 basketball Info, benefits requested a costs) & faxes request, assessment and prescription ..o!1111111In(ICW End the day with the Dance for all ages at the 0,1u.. 10 NIIIB for Prior Approval marathon Ahousaht Youth Centre DAYS - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. (FNIHB) reviews request and determineç 7 p.m. Cultural Night. Tuesday, July 5th INSURANCE REQUIREMENT guidelines Play Ball JJR Co -ed Slo -pitch Memorial DAY! eligibility based on program Tournament OUT OF PROVINCE AND COUNTRY - If necessary, NIHB refers request to Medical Consultant for professional Sunday, 3rd 510 -pitch castles on July 1 - 3, 2005 (Formerly the Okie Dokie Tournament) July Recent situations have been embarrassing to some people who Depart Canada opinion on medical requirements 3 on 3 basketball Playa: Port Alberni, B.C. Echo Minor Fields without acquiring any type of medical coverage insurance. Non -Insured Health - NIHB faxes letter confirming benefits approved to Medical Supplies and Traditional Day Format: 6 male, 4 female, 40 team tourney Feast and cultural night Benefits Program through Health Canada does not cover anyone who departs Fquipmenl provider 9 a.m. Quuas mile of Round Robin to Single Knockout Canada, nor does your BC Medical Plan unless you have written authority from - Client receives supplies'equipment and signs limn confirming receipt 10 a.m. Canoe Races Entry Fee: $300.00 payable by June 17, 2005 them stating that they will cover you, and what they will cover. (Remember the product Traditional Games to for Contact: Margaret Robinson, 723 -0789 evenings & weekends price is much higher in US than here - I suggest you check it out to protect yourself - Prouder completes claims form & mails claims payer payment 7 p.m. Cultural Night 724 -1225 weekdays. mrobiroon @Beshaht.com and your family). Ensure you get coverage by contacting your local travel agency - Questions or queries may be addressed through your community health comic Nations and Inuit Health Month Crystal Little, 731 -7998 cell they can and will help you! It is also understood that once you have departed (Comm.. Health Representative - CHR), First Prizes: Department @ 1- 888 -4F -1 - Trophies, 50/50, Daily draws, Beer Gardens, Dance Any questions you may call Travis Thomas Canada and you change your mind and decide you wish to have coverage - - it is a I- 800 -3174878. or NTC CHS NIHB Program Team 0o late...Travel policy insurance will not cover you outside the country if you try to locally @ 724-5757. do 250- 670 -9563 or Roberta Adams 250- 670 -9601 Co.. obtain insurance after you have left. Protect yourself and your family! Questions Any denials may he addressed by an appeal process, contact the above odic: for Phone./Email or Adrienne Thomas B 250 -670 -2311. on this matter are encouraged and welcomed through the Non -Insured Health further information by R. - NTC C HS NIHli Department Coordinator Final roster to be handed in before first game. Bring your songs, dances and regalia. Benefits Program Coordinator (Robert 1 loot 1- 888 -407 -4888 or 250 -724 -5757. Submitted Clunk (l) Page 10 - Ha- Shilth -Sat - June 16, 2005 Commemorative pull -out section June 16, 2005 - lin- Shilth -Sa - Page 11 Westcoast Native Health Care Society is holding our Inspirational People Annual General Meeting on June 30, 2005 at 1:00 pm At 6151 Russell Place Remembering Wah -meesh -eis (George Watts) The `Most Inspirational Person' through; acknowledges what I'm saying. Quu'as West Coast Trail Society will be holding the follow lag course. For me is Nora Martin I feel a lot better every time I talk to her. F_ás Date: July 13 and 14, 2005. If we were to submit a name for Oh, II on grateful, thankful and Place: 3038 Avenue, Port Alberni, B.C. 'Inspirational person' in our appreciative of what she does for its, I -2nd e! I Registration fees: $200.00 includes coarse fees, snacks, and lunch both days. unity. I would submit Notes consider her my sister and really enjoy name; for she has tremendous qualities her company. She is one person I Registration fees due July 11. 2005. e." 3 abut her. consider as my 'life -line, along with a Make cheques payable to Quires West Coast Trail Society I've known Nora to have worked as few other people; as some days I feel Please Its in registration ASAP to 250 -723 -4399. Kleco since a stroke our CHR for many years now.. She has way in the dumps Iliad ALBERNI FIRST AID- WCB OFA COURSE DESCRIPTIONS s taken mining to upgrade her skills. She aloe years ago. WCB OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID LEVEL 1 t a lot about our traditional The way I sex it, far too often our staff hour course w basic firm aid including adult CPR, choking, breathing has learned A7 A 1; medicines and traditional ways for (N.TC. and or community) face a interventions, shock, bleeding and minor wound carp Successful students will be personal -healing. She shares her thankless job: we may question what issued a WCB OFA t certificate. This will qualify the student to work as a First Aid

know ledge of what she learned from they are doing or ask 'where is so and Attendant on job locations when WCB regulations requires and OFA 1 on site. her late -dad who was also my uncle, so and we might say negative things COURSE PRICE; $80.00 + GST per student (all course materials included) and from various people she met along without first having straight facts or TRANSPORTATION ENDORSEMENT the way. thinking twice before we say anything. A 7 hour course on the application of hard collars, spine boards and straps, and She has sat on our N.T.C. CHS hoard. So, it is my hope that we do have our basket stretchers. The course also teaches the student how to recognize spinal Residential school committee, social fact injures Successful students will be issued a WCB TRANSPORTATION

committee straight before we say or assume ENDORSEMENT.° accompany the OFA II certificate. development and USMA 1ï 1t r..1r where she addressed any concerns of anything about any of our staff; for NOTE: All students taking this course lust hold a valid OFA I certificate. health or any issues for our community without them we wouldn't get goad COURSE PRICE; $ 90.00+ GST per student (all course materials included) (above) George Watts speaks at the 198? Meares Island and had input on the discussions the protest in Victoria. (right) George Watts at the beginning of committals) had to deal with. l see sMy grandparent's would has- burps. his political in the 1970's. Nora to be a very intelligent, "never say anything had about anyone or career compassionate, and caring person. do anything mean to anyone as one day For a long time now I've seen how it will come back to you if you do-. Remembering Wah -meesh -mis teachings I received hearts she truly cares for people who are Ido believe the work chronically ill or disabled; she'll go out from our elders and I'm proud I could By ,Nicholas Walls respect. understand our native language as a kid. of her way to make time to visit them Hiisteaak -iis Teech -Mao Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter George was an instrumental factor in in Pon Alberni, Nmaimo, Vancouver, It has so much meaning and is more Shilth establishing NTC. Ile helped create at expense. powerful in our language. or Victoria, often her own The Nuu -chah -nulth people are many departments within the Tribal So, once again it gives me great pride to (Coming from the Heart) She provides support to families when mourning the loss of one of their great Council, including Education, Treaty, Nora they- may have a member in a crisis. acknowledge my sister for her leaders. CHS, and USMA to name a few, not to She comes to visit me almost every kindness, compassion, understanding, Are you at risk for Heart Disease? mention helping instil a sense of On May 3150, George Watts (Wall. weekend or she phones me to see if I'm and caring, Risk Factors belonging and comfort in all programs. /mush, died suddenly in Nanaimo.. ok. She'll pick me up for meetings, I am so lucky to have you in my life and the people working within them. - Age Gender George dedicated his life to his family workshops, conferences or she takes me and I'll always cherish all Mat you have Ile also sat on various different boards, Family History High Blood Pressure and his people, and although he is gone, out when I need to do personal errands done forme. and committees including: chair of the High Blood Cholesterol Diabetes his relentless pursuit of justice for his like grocery shopping, or she invites we May our creator keep giving you the NEDC loon board, one of two delegates George Watts' contribution to Obesity and Overweight Smoking people will continue. to restaurants and sometimeset we just go courage and strength to keep up the good representing Canada on the recruiting of for s ride somewhere work you do for us. Physical Inactivity Stress George was born on September 63h, the International labour Convention on Nuu- Chah -Nulth Education 1945, and lived on reserve most of his She is one person who 1 can talk to Kleco, Kleco. Klow. Would you like to know if you are at risk? Want to get tested? Indigenous Rights, Canadian delegate to When the NTC first took over the new when I'm troubled or hate concerns Sincerely, life, except for when he went to UDC, the first Convention on Fighting Racism, By Blair Thompson Call your local Nuu-chah-nulth Community Health Nurse. in and Christie Student Residence at Tin Wis, with anything. Your sister, Agnes Martin (a.k.a. where he majored engineering, and was a delegate for a number of years former NTC Education Manager the previous church administration was She is a good support for me and I Archie) Choo!I!! education. to the UN Conference on Indigenous in place. George's always feel listened Those who knew George in the Throughout his career, as Tseshaht's still Again, to. She shows Tla- o- qui -aht 130 Nation Rights in Geneva FAMILY TIES HEALTHY BABIES PROGRAM evidence of mismanagement, billing understanding of what l may be going political arena, knew him to be a fierce onager, as the NTC's president and the NTC for personal dinners, assisted competitor who was focused, For all of this, George will he later as Tseshabt's acting chief, the Family Ties is a program that offers information and support to help you have the in placing NCN in senior management determined, someone who never lost improvement of education was a priority healthiest baby possible. Weekly drop-in sessions topics and guest speakers always be missed, but more provide sight of the prim. He was fiercely for George Was. positions. of interest to families. Everything from nutrition to childbirth to adjusting to importantly, always remembered. seemed N.T.C. Nursing Updates /Schedules: protective of his people and their rights, He saw very early that taking control of In the mid 1980's, the time parenthood to infant massage. We are open to your ideas too! 70. George CENTRAL RECTION: and unstaggering in his path towards a NCN education services and right to again approach SD In Uchida: On the home front, he sat as lead of a Mary McKeogh - Hot Springs Cove every Tuesday, otherwise at the Ucluelet brighter future, not just for First Nations program was essential to that anal in the planning Where? Family Ties, Davison's Plain, 04 -1620 Peninsula Road negotiator for 5 of the 14 First Nations Health Clinic. people, but for all of BC and Canada. improvement Below are some brief joint SD 70MTC Education When? Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at the NTC Treaty table, and moved on Chris Curley - Tla -o- qui -aht plus one day per week focus on Sex Education and George was a crusader of the just, an Conference. Out of that conference How? Drop in or call: to consultant on business and 70's Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases for all Nuu -chah -nulth communities. advocate for the unable, and a When it came clear in the 1970's that came the establishment of SD Lynne West is currently filling in for the Margaret Morrison, Outreach Counselor @726 -2224 or organizational development, and chief First Nations programmes and the Ahousaht nursing services. passionate voice for First Nations. the public school system was not willing Kelly Drabit, Public Health Nurse @ 725 -2172 negotiator for the Maa -Nulth treaty. funded Nuu -chah nulth SOUTHERN REGION: Those who were lucky enough to know to address First Nations' education jointly In Torino: Simon Lucas, council member for the positions. Penny Cowan - Penny is at the Bread of Life on Monday and Wednesday mornings. ;forge' knew him to he a great man needs, George and the Tseshaht Education Worker Where? Coastal Family Place, 265 First Street, Torino Hesquiaht First Nations and long time Tseshaht chief, George Penny is at Hupacasath Tuesdays. with a bean of gold. His dedication to community worked to establish their While acting When? Thursdays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm friend, had this to say about George; funding to build the hood Muller Home Care Nurse for the Southern Region and Community Nurse for his work was only exceeded by his own school, Ha Ho rook. secured the How? Drop in or call: Laurie Hannah, Outreach Counsellor, 725 -2172 Local 2 "When George Watts entered our lives, of Learning. where Ha Uchucklesaht will be making community visits as needed for client assessment and dedication to his family, this is not only As the NTC president, one of his first Shewish House he was a much educated man. Ile used Payuk now operate or se rare in this day and age, but something goals was the closing of the Alberni Ho Vos his intelligence to advance our people control over education Jody continues to provide services to Tseshaht and Huu- ay -aht (Thursdays). most could use o an example. Indian Residential School. The With growing Thomsen politically, and administratively. His need for improvements. Lin continues to provide services to Ditidaht and Knee -Was. Nuu -chah -nulth SE® Trauma Counselling discussions with DIA in Vancouver were came the Ina Seitcher - First Nation Advocate Muse- Hours: 7ü0am humbleness kept in one with our George saw that positive - 3:30pm @ West Coast All Beginner and Intermediate Nuu- chah -nulth SE® Trauma Trainees are On May 31st, George Watts long and frustrating. General Hospital. Phone: 723 -2135 ext. 1109 culture, and his Moolth Mumps (ruts) encouragement would lead to more invited to attend a two day refresher session being held in each region in It took George's gathering of evidence (Wah- meesh) died suddenly will always be remembered, especially success With that in mind, in the early NORTHERN REGION: The two day sessions will include case consultations, study sessions and of fraud by the school's administration, Moira nl Nanaimo. George dedicated his his quest for our people to get the recommended to the Its. eta - is providing nursing services in the community Iota, every funds were used to 1990's, George personal healing sessions. The two day session is intended to support the possible." that is, school Tuesday and Thursday, otherwise life to his family and his people, highest education a scholarship programme be she can be reached at the Gold River Clinic. This training in Nuu- chah -mdth and to continue to support team building and purchase building materials for personal Chiefs that is subject to change according to meetings, workshops John Watson, who is the new head of for elementary/secondary etc. worker wellness. and although he is gone, his homes to finally force the closing of the established the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, knew students Please ensure to register early so we can prepare. Travel expenses are the relentless pursuit of justice for school. George for almost 30 years, and in that Nuu -chah -nulth members interested in entering into the responsibility of the individual or their first nation. If travel expenses are an his people will continue. time he thought of George as not only a meetings or conferences. he didn't just only his intelligence and passion for his obstacle, please contact Louise Tatoosh. a In his time with Practical Nursing Program friend, but as mentor. focus on the "big- wigs ", but he stopped people to guide him, and the love from June 20th and 21st Tsaxana George was a caring soul, with a sense George, he taught John a lot of the to talk to everyone in the room, the his family to carry with him. To know starting in January 2006 Start time, 10:00 a.m. Meeting places to be determined. Personal Sessions of humour that made anyone in the world, having traveled, and even assistants, and secretaries, and the George at his work was sn honour, to will be available the morning after the two day session. room laugh from the bottom of your at the North Island College Port Alberni campus, vacationed with him and his family. Of support staff, even the caterers George know'Porge" at home was a blessing, Deadline for registration is Friday, April 1st, 2005. Please contact Louise belly. When you were in George's their time together, John had a few made everyone feel special. the warmth and courage George please contact Lynette Barbosa at 724-5757 Tatoosh, Teechnkd Supervisor, at 724-5757 or toll free at 1-88S-407-4808. presence, an automatic feeling of home memories that stood out. First and When John and the staff in the offices exhumed were unrivaled, and his or through e-mail filled your soul. at lbarbosa@nuuchahnulth,org. foremost, he remembers George always of INA( learned of the sudden passing passion in standing up for the rights of Among other things, children were of Pre-requisites for entry include: Upcoming Events in Nuu -chah -nulth Southern Region fighting for the underdog, he it issues of George, they were all stricken with First Nations people will never be priority. Be it working for the youth of Free Family Sign- Language Classes like Native Disabilities, it was always grief, for they knew that not just a great forgotten. For all of this, George will English 12, Tseshaht, helping them establish a youth Weekly @ Tseshaht Treaty Building 6,307:30pm (Form Ha- ho-payuk School) the issues that no one wanted anything leader, but a great man had been lost be always be missed, but more or being the voice of children in so Math 10, Weekly Hapacaaath Kuunite (Backbone) Women's Craft Circle @ new to do with that George was passionate George Warts was a highly regarded importantly, always remembered. Bolivia, George believed all children and Biology 12. Hupacasath House of Gathering, Wednesday's noon- 3:OOpm Everyone Welcome about Another thing that stood out to individual with many accomplishments Nick Warts is a nephew of the late deserve a chance in life, and should be (toys for kids) John was when George would attend under his belt; he was a man who needed George Warts. raised with love, compassion, and II

Commemorative pull -out section Commemorative pull -out section Page 12 - lia- Shilth -See - June 16, 2005 June 16, 2005 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 13 10 Submitted by M wachaht/ - I Mucha(aht t 4114;_ Daring his lifetime, - . (} s _ RükB iTa -" I¡B a:'!!i -`- George Watts was instrumental in working on our behalf with several issues. Ile assisted with 1 regarding the mill lease for was instrumental in negotiating monies families, kids, or scholarships. Deb Ahaminequus No. 12. oclearaway the old residential school remembers that he was very passionate He was a member of building and construct the new building about helping children and youth. One our negotiating team that houses the Tribal Council today. time the money collected went to for the acquisition of In 1970, the Government announced purchase a bus for children in remote Tsaxana with the George Watts and Reg David at the opening of the creation of Pacific Rim National areasas of Mexico so they could get to federal and provincial Wah -meesh Centre In Tsaxana When George Watts entered our lives, he was a much educated man. Park. The West Coast District Council school. governments. He also our Chief He will be forever in the hearts of the would 4.1113 Ile used his intelligence to advance our people politically, and then announced that they refuse to To Debbie Foxcroft, George was a Negotiator for the treaty process for Sloxd,hdht Slue listant recognize this entity until land claims leader, friend, a mentor, and a administratively. Ills humbleness kept in tone with our culture, and several yon We know at times, this work took him John Watson, who is the new head of the Aboriginal Affairs was resolved. This area is still a "park "brother ". She remembers that you his Moolth Mumps (roots) will always be remembered, especially his For his dedication and work, our way from his family. We would like to Secretariat, knew George for almost 30 years, and in that time he rererve". Contained in this area is isi could have disagreements with Gorge quest for our people to get the highest education possible." community chose to honour him and thank his family for sharing his life with thought of George as not only a friend, but as a mentor. In his time shad the birthplace of the Tseshaht and in the end, you were always his thank him by naming our s. We offer our deepest sympathy and with George, people, the place our creation story. friend knew how he taught John a lot of the world, having traveled, and of as he to separate recreational/education building, the prayers to Matilda and the rest of the Watts Every Tseshaht gather in the even vacationed with him and his family. Tseshaht Remembers George summer, politics from personalities. Another Wahmeesh Centre, his traditional name, family. early morning hours at the Paper Mill characteristic she admired was that he George meant many things to many needed somewhere to apprentice. By A- in -chut (Shawn Arfeo) Warta carried the NTC on his back for Dam to participate in a drag seine was very respectful of mu culture and people. You either agreed with him or Gorge formed the Tseshaht NTC Central Region Co-chair many years. He was one oldie pioneers fishery. One morning in the early you didn't Either way you cant deny Construction Company and offered them Elders. He consulted them and they AFN BC Regional Chief in First Nations politics, and broke all 1970's, Gary Watts approached George insulted hint. He worked with our the change that happened because of his that opportunity for apprenticeship by kinds of new ground, including the at fish day and presented him with a Elders and quoted their words in his transfer services . passion, vision, and work. Wendy hiring them to build the Cultural Centre.. Assembly of First Nations Regional of to NTC. watch with 4 diamonds in its face. Gary speeches. Another talent he possessed Gallia notes that he made a real big Later, when Tseshaht began to have a Chief Shawn Afire and the Chiefs of Having come to know George wanted to recognize George for all the as his humor. Even in serious difference for Tseshaht, initiating larger staff, George sent staff members British Columbia are deeply saddened by personally, I know he had a big heart for work he had done for our people. Ile negotiations he was able to break change people didn't even realize he to College and University courses to the sudden loss of long time visionary his work, but his first concern was recognized that George was for tensions through the injection of was a part of enhance both their learning and their wise leader Gorge Wens, who passed away always his family and he was always our people in land claims and the fishery. humour. history saga.. tour warriors and refuses services for our community. our May 31,2005. charitable, although many didn't know our heroe, lionge was Gorge worked with Simon Lucas, When Gary married Jeannette, George A friend confidante and mentor to his private side and only experienced stood up at their wedding, held his watch him his leadership side. both a mars and a hero for car Nelson Keitlah, and Roy Haiyupis to 'The thing that drove was Régional Chief Atleo, George will be up for to see, said "I people, locally nationally, and end the forced assimilation of First everyone and that he wanted the government remembered for his work and efforts on I certainly learned a lot from him over remember when you gave this to me". internationally_ Nations children at residential schools out of our lives and, in terms of behalf of his community. the years and was inspired to pursue This meant a lot to Gary. leadership by him as well. we _shared a 11 led - N chah math t 't the Indian Act, he wanted it "one- Deb Foxcroft remembers that Gorge drive to make things better for our 'Ile had a vision of our When the lands and the buildings were gone. Ile didn't want anyone window approach "and cubed the Nuu- had a brilliant mind in tens of chah-nulth people people. community being self- fumed back to their original owners, the George Watts al the signing of the Maa -nulth A.I.P. on his back," said remembering things. was a telling as how to run our lives ", band office moved into one of the old Ile "walking Adm. "His determination for advancing I have, after a few years as NTC Co- supportive" Les Sam By Charlie Cowes So but he taught us so well and had us so building, ilex building* th hosed ictionary" who could just read things 'Ile was a person who wanted to dime services to his people assisted chair and AFN Regional Chief, a sense Uchucklesaht Chief Councilor i prepared that it didn't take us long to and remember them. Doug Robinson help in terms of social and other of how tough it must have been for Many people see the beginning of the lot meeting of the World Council of move forward, to select an intern chief was impressed at meetings when George braes". First Nations in British Columbia in George In be a leader for our people for Indigenous Peoples in 1976. George justice negotiator, to earl a strategy session George's career as starting in 1969 would say "We made that decision last When I worked with Gorge Watts, it progressive relationships with so many years and during such trying when he became co-chair of the West played an integral pan in organizing this Deb Foxeroft was very satisfying because was how to move ahead and deal with our n year" and then he would open his folder Gorge governments.go His passion for his years, and I have a lot of appreciation event. outstanding issues in treaty. lie left us Coast District Council, or in 1970 when Mermen and bring out the one that a very fair person who liked to have people, family and culture was the very for his tremendous contribution. he became the chair, or in 1971 when Wendy Gallic states that, when she in things he did with our very well prepared and we learned lot supported his statement. Les Sam recalls balance the foundation that drove Gorge to his We will remember this and 1 w ill 'Ile was our voice, he spoke for first got involved she ...green". she from him to be self sufficient and able to he became the first Tseshaht Band this as a photographic memory. Les Mae nulth First Nations. hardline negotiations." continue to honour this legacy by doing Manager. Ken Watts generously shared didn't even Imam what politics were We chose as our chief move forward. us ". Gary Watts states that this never failed George and Gorge "I believe it's accent to say George my part for the future, and I know about. She teamed by working with George was never late for meetings and with us that his father, himself, saw this this helped us move forward as a negotiator because of all his good others feel the same way." and alongside George and from Ile had happening in 1958 when he was 12 As the West Coast District Council community qualities and his connections with he insisted that we sun on now watching him. "Not everyone very good sense of humor and kept us years old. At that time he helped his became more active, George, Si, and Les Sam recalls that when George Ottawa. He has an incredible memory understands". she says. "In polities. all good prior to the start of all of father organize an "Indian Games" to Nelson opened an office and began to practiced our aboriginal right to fish he and he has knowledge of political things feeling everything happens behind the scenes. celebrate the B. C. Centenary. During negotiate positions away from the included others with him. Les stated that at all levels. Gorge also really loved his our meetings and he would tell us about When it comes out to the public, it's a lot of the political adventures that he's this time George's father ignited his government. Gorge negotiated the first George would pick them up to go family because he talked about them a pretty well done" This was Gorge's had over the span of his life. He spoke of passion with stories about our peek. Alternative Block Funding Agreement fishing, it didn't matter if it was "fishing lot and he always spoke of the time he and his accomplishments stades that would influence the which led to ninth forte are spent with them and how he really liked some of his old friends and some of the local Nuu chah season" or not.. He recalled that when legend. A few examples are, in 1982 he had us direction of his life's work. governance. The WCDC was then they were fishing with George they had to be with them. George committed a lot things that they did and usually Gorge was involved in the phial-ion of laughing a lot. He had a really good given a separate seat at the Union of B. no fear because "he was our leader ". of his time to working with the Canadian Constitution and was "He always had such a drive. He C. Indian Chiefs table and George, They had witnessed him talk Fisheries Uchucklesaht Tribe; he spent a lot of sense of humour. instrumental in ensuring that section 35, always knew what he wanted working with George Manual, was down so they knew they would he okay time and a lot of weekends coming to existing aboriginal rights" was and did what he needed to do to introduced to the National and if George was with them. our community meetings. He was a very Hopefully we can fill his shoes included in the document and in 1990 dedicated person. Always there on time get there", Wendy Gallic International arena of First Nations George started the tradition of a and live up to his dream of politics starting with a mating with yearly camp out with his family. lie he negotiated the lar in B. C. Child and always had the extra work that we achieving a treaty, Trudeau around the infamous White Welfare and Health Transfer. needed finished, on our constitutions Deb Foxcroft recalls that one of bought all the food for this camp out and Paper policy. After the formation of the Tseshaht will miss George. We are He must have spent seven or eight ADSS students honour the memory of George Watts George's passions was to help youth. asked the others to make a donation. After George passed, our first meeting Nuu chah nulth Tribal Council, George richer for having had him in our Yves. Saturday mornings going through our for the fellow student, Robert Ile was not much more thaa a youth This donation was spent on helping with B.C. and Canada, they said a few The recent death of Gorge Watts support Uchuckleaaht constitution, which was son. himself when he first influenced words about George and a la of people affected a lot of students and staff at Watts - Gorge's based on some of the work that Gary Gallic, Deanna Samuel and Tseshaht youth. Richard and Les Sam from the two governments were in tears, ADSS and some students took the Victoria orly did with the Huu- ay-aht First about Bethany Watts made the design. remit George organizing 2 trucks to you know, talking about him, that is how responsibility of doing something N ation Bethany wrote the dedication on the pick them up and bring them to Sprout much Gorge meant to everyone. it. We are very thankful to be able to School to play hockey. Despite riding To people in Ottawa to Vancouver and mesura es got together to design and poster. access the work that was done. George the The Memorial Poster was presented to in the back of a pick up truck in winter, Victoria and to all our Nuu chap nulth make a Memorial Poster to honour brought it to us and adapted that to to show their Roba on Wednesday. they were happy, they were having fun. unities. memory of George Watts Uchucklesaht Tribe. In the 1960's alcohol was huge on the George was a great man and 1 think he P.' George was very good at refocusing our reserve. George was giving Tseshaht is up there watching us now and 1 don't treaty main table meetings with B.C. and youth an alternative. think warm going to disappoint him by Canada and their chief negotiators, if To George, education was an falling behind and not doing what we are they would try to pull the wool over our important way to effect change and he supposed to be doing in treaty. eyes or do any divide and conquer encouraged peopleople to get an education. Hopefully we can fill his shoes and live tactics He would address she issue The first Tseshaht band office was up to his dream of achieving a treaty. immediately and set things straight for located in the basement of Dolly and We are very glad that he came t to work us. He was very frank in his approach Tom Wart's house. George accessed for Maa nulth in order to bring us to and he didn't take any nonsense from money to build the Tseshaht Cultural where we are and hopefully we will the two governments Centre. Les Sam recalls that they had fulfill his dream and sign the treaty Gorges' passing left a huge gap and an just finished their carpentry course and within the next year or two. empty space in our treaty negotiations

NEW 16, - I Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -Se - June 16, 2005 Commemorative Pullout section 2005 Ha-Shiflh-Sa - Page 5 ia- By Archie Little By Jan Broadland Reflection of George Watts ' NTC Northern Region Co -chair former Ha- Shilth -So Editor By Simon Read CHS After direction was given by NTC This is a heartfelt letter of condolence Northern Region Hawtih and to George Watts' family, friends, and all communities, George Watts became 1 originally applied for work with the the the Nuu- chah -nulth people. NTC partly because of comments made Chief Negotiator for the Northern As one of the two founding reporters inn the news by George. He headed the Region First Nation, George was a on the Ha- Shilth -Sa newspaper, I personnel committee that hired me to driving force when treaty negotiations worked with George for three years lots, started, and remained actively involved during the mid- 1970's. through his life. His impacts in areas I know his father and other leaders the During that time 1 came to admire and prepared George for his leadership role, of fisheries, resource management, respect George for his intelligence, tatting by recording Tseshaht Council government education, and jurisdiction sense of humor and loyalty to his negotiations will be a long -lasting minutes when he was still. teen, and people His mind was like no -one's 1 then at meetings of the West Coast legacy. have ever met- clear-thìnking, logical, District Council of Chiefs. Ile came George always encouraged First and far- seeing. back from University to take a íte-' Nations to table better ideas, and gave He was. visionary who understood the leadership role and remained through NCN delegates appeared as witnesses at the Parla en nary sub- commit! on Indian ',elf-f:ovcrnment full support to First Nations who moved past and saw what the future could the hard times of the 1970s, laying the onto negotiations n their own behalf hold. His passes a groat loss, not By John Clarkson Wow/ foundation on which the Nuu -chah- His smog government connections only to the West Coast people and his Z. Human Resources and Skills nulth Tribal Council is built. helped the NTC, and the NTC Treaty extended First Nations family across George Watts speaks at the Grand Opening of the Development Canada He had a unique ability to shape the Table to advance. Canada, but to those of us non -natives NTC offices at Tsahaheh in 1990 swirling currents of Nuu -chah -nulth Jr( The Northern Region Ha'with and who stood to lean,. great deal from many important By Charlotte Rampannen By Katherine Robinson politicspolitic imo and time George Watts made Muschum thank Wahmeesh for his him about truth and justice for contribufions to the development of the Usma Nuu -chah -nulth NEDC again also knew when consensus support, guidance, and leadership. We everyone. world not be achieved and to back off relationship between Human Resources are thankful for his upbringing that To those he loft behind, please continue and Skills Development Canada and It's difficult to quantify the Impact that until a better strategry could be taught him the importance of working carrying the torch. So much has been I have known George as co- Firs Nations in British Columbia and George and his vision have had on the developed. for all Nuu-chah- nulth -ahi and the accomplished, but there is still so much workers since 1976. At that time the establishment and development of NEDC, Ile also understood the bureaucracy of Canada. teachings he passed on to us. to do. Tribal Council was comprised of a George became involved in the Local the Nuu -shah -nulth owned Financial Canada and how to get results from it. very small staff. We tend. lot of Assistance Program Institution. From its inception and Ile was able to get support from Employment time talking and sharing contemn and through each stage of growth George was politicians and senior government staff Review Committee in 1980. Also other hopes and dreams about our programs including those to establish the communities.m there: lending his support, negotiating in Ottawa to modify national policies 1 NTC Smokehouse. Many lessons were the to with Ministers, lobbying officials and forl the benefit of NUU- chah- nulth. NTC George had ability encouraging Nuu -chah -nulth was frequently the first to pilot new learned though these endeavours. . recognize strengths in people that connections, George.saw entrepreneurs. advances in self-government and Though these r would be of benefit to themselves and more George Watts was a strong leader of remains ahead today in any areas the potential for a direct to our communities. He taught me to relationship with the department, and J economic development and his vision of bemuse of George's astute work in the I strive for the best and to never give up was e of the founders of the 'One i. Nuu shah -ninth self-sufficiency guided 1980s and 1990s. Sir on goals we felt were achievable and Window Strategy" for all of British a unachievable. To always challenge us its growth and expansion throughout his Columbia. George was responsible for Jf _ _ lifetime. Indeed, under his leadership the The NTC was frequently the l 1 to the fullest. Sr. Nuuchah -nulth model. NEDC, became. convincing the Department to carry George Wafts with Dan David and Ernest David yl -co d I remember how supportive first to pilot new advances in National Flagship representing a standard through with implementing this process. and generous he was during my time self-government and remains r of excellence. The One Window Strategy established - of getting a social work degree. When ahead today in many areas Incas through his tireless efforts and the District Advisory Boards, of which Kleco from family of Wah- meesh -mis I graduated in 1990 and male. choice because of George's astute work George was a member in the North to wank away from my home nation influence that NEDC became both a Thank you in any way that they can, to the many r / Nuu- area Community Futures Development in the 19805 and 1990s. Island shah-nulth We would like to lake this opportunity aspects of the healing, planning, he send me a letter to congratulate me within Corporation (1984) and an Aboriginal George was influential the to thank all of the people who came and organization, and arrangements of and to remind me to keep a focus n and the One Window Capital Corporation (1987} only one of 1 have never seen such a combination department supported us, and the rest of our family everything we couldn't have done it returning home someday. In 1991 he led to a National initiative, two In Canada. Ile realized early on how of political and bureaucratic savvy in Strategy with the loss of our dear husband, father, without you; Blair and Mary, Joe and again wrote me a letter and asked me valuable an asset this would be to Nuu - anyone else. Pathways to Success. This National if it was not time to come back home brother, and grandpa, George Watts. Marisa, Chris and Barry Coulson, Chief chah-nulth economic growth clearly I had the privilege of providing Strategy fit into George's goals of self who came and sat Bert Archie Thompson, A- in -chut and work for our people. He said to To all of those people Mack "C recognizing economic development as a technical support to negotiations led by determination by giving First Nations me on both a personal and come back and he would ensure that with the family and shared your kinds (Shawn Minn. and Lea Sam. By Florence till,,' professional cornerstone of Nation Building. George on several occasions, including control over decisions which affect their level. work would be there for me. Sol did words and condolences, thank you. To those who spoke and shared their NTC Executive Director One of the many valuable contributions Health Transfer, the 1987, 1992, and communities and peoples. Had it not Several years ago, a small group and he followed through with helping To those who brought food thank you so stories at the Celebration of Life thank George made to NEDC and Nuu -chah- 19971NAC agreements and treaty been for George's leadership and vision, It is difficult to lind ample were me get back into the Tribal Council. much. Your care and concern is truly you. The laughter that was shared by of disabled aboriginal people nulth was clarifying the important may not have appropriately pay tribute to made entrepreneurs negotiations. 1 witnessed his superb these changes for family; words. promoting education and awareness on George was a man who appreciated; the Robinson family, the all was great medicine our role of business deo,00en- making within negotiating skills and sense of timing, taken place. George Watts. He was a visionary, a disability issues. We George me laugh so many times and there Tseshaht Market, Deb Fovea.. Renee Gerald Wesley, John Watson, Dave approached an organization and/or community. Ile knowing when to push really hard, The National Aboriginal Human remarkable leader He had the ability to and invited him to become involved with were times he did and said some Rabin, loan Dick, Pam Watts, Julie Haggard, Simon Lucas, Doug fames. stressed the importance of business when to close the deal, when to walk Resources Development Strategy, a five make people listen, and to make things our efforts, without any hesitation he pretty off the wall things. I often told Fontaine and Sylvia, Charlie Ceoles, and and Hugh Brake,. viability as opposed to 'make -week' and away 1 have seen him win using year S1.5 billion dollar commitment by happen. wining), him that one day I was going to write Richard and Maria Sam. We would also We would also like to extend a thank and freely gave of his time and long-term success rather than short-term emotion, superior technical information the Federal Government to pros ide skills My memories of working with a fictional story about natives on the like to Mauls the Tseshaht First Nation you to everyone that helped on in expertise. gains. and sheer bluff. development and employment programs George go back to the early 1970's, the Through our friendship and our oast and he would be a chapter in my for all of their help and support in my Nanaimo on the evening of May 31 si. George's integrity was renowned from More than anything else George cared; to Aboriginal and First Nations peoples, There were many others who Tseshaht OFY Project. As long as I can talks that we shared, it was evident that book. He would laugh his unique fonts. The paramedics, Candy Orr, Jay his insistence for transparency, for his family, for his people, for can be tracked hack to the work of a remember, he has always been laugh and my' Why just a chapter do contributed food to the celebration of life Moshuk, Rick Mason, Don and Elaine he had much love for his family and that accountability and punctuality to his underdogs everywhere. He was harsh umber of First Nations leaders, of supportive and encouraging to the youth. a whole book!' And I would tell him and to the home, again thank you. McDonough, Andrew Callicum, he cared very much about the future steady adherence to conflict of interest sometimes, usually because of which George Watts was. respected He wanted the youth to pursue their that I definitely had enough material To Ashley Keitlah, Colleen Peters, and Amanda Mudry, Jeff Gallic, Jonathan well -being of the community. ethics - you could always count on frustration with organizations or people presence. education, to work hard, to succeed in for just that! Steven Peters we surd a huge KLECO Watts, and Hazel Cook. We have been incredibly George. that were too slow to respond to I have the privilege of knowing George achieving our goals. He wanted us to he George was not just a chapter for all of the food preparation and dean Many people travelled from very (art fortunate to have had his unprecedented NEDC was fortunate to have George's people's real needs, or blind to Watts since those early days. My prepared with the knowledge and skills conviction and in w lives,live as he just a story in up. The three of you were at the house come and celebrate George's life. Ross leadership, his foresight, continual leadership and guidance: as the opportunities that he saw clearly. colleagues and 1 remember George as to assume our responsibilities of our a book; e was. uniquely guiding from morning until night making sure Matthew compassion. Ile will continue to leach Vice -chair the Board Directors from in Cumberland from California, of of He managed to be everywhere, the dedicated, direr and also hot future. long into future - by the lessons he force for his people, an innovative that the kitchen stayed clean and CoonCome from Quebec, and John us the 1984 -89, the Chairman of the Loan West Coast, Pon Alberni, Vancouver, his dealing. with government When met Throughout the years, he was thinker who translated his thoughts organized. We are truly grateful for all from Ottawa. has left with us. As he knew me, Review Committee from its inception in later, he would recall and ask about Watson and encouraging to Victoria, Oca :a, New York, Geneva- the that you did. Also to Jocelyn Dick, always supportive Flossie into powerful words. We amee re 1 y ape 1 ogiz e if we have 1987 to his in 2005, as facilitator anywhere that he could advance the many individuals he had worked with, We were irony blessed and passing Margaret Eaton, Bev Sabbas, Pam Watts forgotten to mention anyone there is too in corporate planning, as a speaker at causes of Nuu- chah -nulth people. But often following with many stories of f o aurae to have known him and and Brad Starr, thank you. many to list all of them The unending numerous workshops and as an he was also at home, at the important times with those same people. shared, tf even a little portion of him. We have also been receiving an support that we have received is a ambassador both at home and abroad. In gatherings on the West Coast and George never put himself first and Thank you to Matilda and unending stem of faxes, cards, and testament to the respect that people had the next issue of Ha- Shilth -Sa NEDC will especially the gatherings and showed by his actions, concern for First George's children, and his whole flowers of condolence from all over for George while he walked with us in feature a full -page tribute to George celebrations of his own family and Nations people needing assistance to 3 family for sharing with us someone so including; Prime Minister Paul Martin, this life and the unending respect that Watts and his contributions to Nuu'hah- friends. achieve their potential. Particularly special. Premier Gordon Campbell, National people will carry for him now that his nulth economic development. In his less side he was a friend George would champion youth and public Chief Phil Fontaine of the Assembly of gone and mentor to many people. 1 learned a persons with disabilities issues. iP- First Nations, David Suzuki, the Union From George's Family; Wife, Matilda; lot just from watching him in action. George was listened to and recognized of BC Indian Chiefs the First Nations Children, Cecelia, Ken (Priscilla), But l am amazed at how many people as a leader. The contributions outlined in T.? Summit and the list goes on. All of your Robot Grandchild, Tristan; Sisters and say he took than aside at some time this tribute are only one pan of the total kind words give us strength and show us Brothers, Pauline (Twos), Hazel, Eileen and gave them advice that has shaped work he has done. how much everyone was touched by (Dave), Linda Millie, Rudy (Marilyn), their lives. Many of the neat generation Our condolences to George's family, .p /.R3- r, George, his work, his fiery spirit, and his Bob (Nerd.) and numerous nieces and of today's leaden have benefited from close friends and the Nuu -shah -nulth generous hear Nation at this time loss. nephews U his counsel of To our dear friends who have supported Page 16 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 16, 2005 Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 16, 2005 - Page 17 The story of the Tonquin and Tla -o- qui -aht il.#ktff cantankerous Captain Jonathan Thom . By Denise August, « at the helm, set sail for Clayoquot Ha- Shilth -Sec Reporter Sound to trade for furs. Thom was known for his violent nature and NUU-Ci-rAH®NUI.TÀVURSING PROGRAM Echachis (near T06no) -By 1800 the Vision Statement: fur trading vessels that plied the coast disregard for human life, having sent sailors to their deaths checking The Nuu- chah -nulth Nursing Program partners with Nuu- chah- nulth -aht to deliver professional, of Vancouver Island had established a eight ethical, culturally sensitive, and tenuous trading relationship with the the depth of the water. He was 'so responsible care. Nurses shall maintain discipline in self and profession, as well as balance in approach. violent a man as to be thought touched Natives. The following are the events filings you can do: in the head," said one former that led up to the Tla- o- qui -aht attack Values, Self Esteem and Choices Diabetes Dance 10 minute walk on the Tonquin. passenger. you trust, and lighten the load. Stairs instead of elevator Lamasee, and a An artist's sketch of the Tonquin surrounded by Native canoes. Submitted by Christine In 1803 Captain Slater aboard the half Chinook survivor Curley By Jody Vos CHN Go Gently - Don't be hard on yourself. Lift weights (food cans work well) into Nootka Sound to of the Tonquin said, "It had all been C.H.N. Tla- o-qui-aht First Nations. Boston sailed Be careful not to expect too much or Do some stretching even day trade with Chief Maquina and his Captain Thom's fault. But for Thom's Diabetes Tope 2 National Aboriginal Achievement v -lead to your mistakes. Moving your arms and legs during the people. The evening started off well arrogance, all would have gone well." When it comes to making important Diabetes Type 2 is most often caused by Be Tree You - Don't try to be commercials of your favourite program Thom sailed into Clayoquot Sound decisions in life, the way we feel about a long ten imbalance of food intake and with the captain inviting the Chief someone else. Be proud of who you are, Three types of Beneficial Activity near Echachis about lone 11, 1811 and Awards to return to west coast ourselves, and the values that we have, activity. If food is taken in and the aboard for dinner. The pair exchanged par attention w your own thoughts and Endurance- walking, swimming, was met by locals who paddled out to The NAAA last held in 2000 In was held in Vancouver, and wire truly will have a direct influence on the energy is not used by exercise, and gifts. feelings and do what seems right for dancing, cycling Later, according to the writings of bargain over the price of the sea otter Vancouver is delighted to be returning to excited to be returning, says Roman choices we make. activities, it is stored as fat. This extra fat Flexibility-stretching, dancing, According to 204. makes it difficult for the insulin in our pelts, without success. the West Coast! Bitturan, Executive Producer, NAAA. I Values such as honesty, responsibility, survivor John ludo. " Maquina came Control Self Talk - Listen to the voice gardening, yard work, bowling, yoga Lama.. Thom forced a principle Canada's premier Aboriginal event, the look forward to the process of working self -control, promise -keeping etc are bodies to work properly, this leads to out to the ship bearing a welcome gh inside your head. If you hear put -downs Strength and Balance- piling wood, Chief off orate ship throwing a roll of National Aboriginal Achievement with communities, the elders and important to embrace as they help us to high blood sugars which have a of wild ducks...at the same time he (I'm so stupid....I'm not worth it...I climbing stairs, wall push ups, carry furs at him and striking him in the Awards, is to Vancouver. The aboriginal artists and performers from develop good relationships and make damaging effects on the body. One way brought with him the gum" which had coming should be more like Grocery shopping face. Shortly after, the Tla -o-qui -alit Awards show will take place on Friday, across British Columbia as we develop good to decrease the blood sugar levels is to been a fooling piece presented to him him/her ")...STOPS tai t Take a deep But What if- returned and overwhelmed the crew Elisabeth the theme, look and stories for the 2006 There are many influences that increase physical activity. by Captain Slater One of the locks January 27 at the Queen breath, and change the tune to &Anti _- Consult the doctor. the killing all but and one other. Theatre where fourteen exceptional show. As in last year's show well be rued at us from telex s . C.D.'o In next easy ways to become was broken and Maquina told "the lama. "Everybody makes mistakes ". `T deserve Flexibility, and strength are very Aboriginal men and women, including celebrating the culture and history of the magazines, movies and of course our are of food intake will be covered. Captain that it was pashak, that Is it" "How I am is good enough for me" important goals to attain. a one youth recipient and one lifetime region as we honour the 2006 recipients. friends, that push or pressure us into Physical Activity Eg. bad; Capt Slater was very much Captain Thorn forced Take Time Out - Spend some time Walking, aqua fit, home stretching achiever, will be honoured as pan of a For more information, please contact making poor decisions. In the middle of Staying active may sound like a chore, offended at this observation, and principle Chief off of the ship alone enjoying your favourite music. Osteoporosis - Consult the Doctor. entertainment extravaganza featuring top Scott Cavan, Director of Media all of this confusion and pressure, it can or something you keep meaning to get Bones loose minerals and strength considering It as a mark of contempt throwing a roll of fun at him reading a book or magazine, or writing as Relations, NAM, 416 -926 -0775, sometimes be difficult to know what it o. The key is to recognize that it we for his present, he called the king a Aboriginal performers. in your journal. age. But walking activities help to and striking him in the face. have to be huge, It's been b years since the last NAAA ,cavan r naat ca is IKE wan doesn't organised our bone density. Ilan adding other opprobrious terms - Tla- o- -aht Stay Active - When you walk, tan, Shortly after, the qoi Below are t o few tips that can help us activity to be helpful. While 30.60 Eg. Aqua fitness, On March 22, 1803 Maquina and dance, or play hard, your body gets rid walking, dancing. returned and overwhelmed the get in touch with who we are as minutes each day is optimal, any activity his warriors returned to the ship where Upcoming Events in the Nuu -chah -nulth Southern Region: of nervous energy and tension. And Heart Concerns -Cavell the Doctor. crew killing all but one. individuals. Remember think for is better than none at all. Studies have 25 of the 27 erewmembers would die For more details call -'net August Huupiistnith Worker 720 -1325 when you feel fit and strong. you're Stan slow. shown that two l minute walks a day v twelf and do what is Dahl for Lg. Walking, dancing, cycling, for their Captain's show of disrespect It's not too late to join the Tuesday weekly free family sign -language class @ ready to meet life's challenges. In his account Lamaeee says the Sg_ have more benefit than one thirty minute swimming to their Chief. The sail maker, Edward Taeshaht Treaty Office 6:30.7:30 (Planed Parenthood of Canada 2002) injured crewmember lured the warriors How to be your Own Best Friend one, but whatever works with your tune'. every little bit helps Thompson and atmourer /osier were Beyond the Basics: A Sourcebook on Notnounh hack to the Tonquin then lit the ship's Life Management Workshop series beginning May Sm- June 301n, 2005. This ìs Know Yourself - Accept your strengths schedule is great. Fig. Move frequently, dance, vacuum, saved for their skills. Maquina Sexual and Reproductive Health weekly cultural to improve and weaknesses. Everyone has both. How to Get Started store of four and a half tan of a confidential, supportive and opportunity self/ Education, Planned Parenthood walk the stairs, stretch, clean some released them about two years later. - The more you move the better you feel. gunpowder setting off explosions and relationships. Child- minding is available. Call Gail K. Gus @ 724 -1225 to Accept Help - Some problem shelves, 10 minute walk wash the car, The Tonquin failed to learn the Federation of Canada, Ottawa, 2001. -Even people with physical limitations fire. The ship eventually burned to the register. big to solve lone. Confide in someoneo hang the laundry. lessons of the Boston, which was and chronic conditions can benefit by water line and sank. In all, Imam Weekly Hupaeasath Kuunita (Backbone) Women's Circle on Wednesday's @ If you arc moored in more made public when lewitt's journal being more active. sported 200 Tla -o -qui -ant dead along new Hupaeasath House of Gathering, Noon -3 pm. Everyone Welcome - toys for Upcoming Southern Region Events information about Diabetes, as published after his rescue. In i -Stan with easy activities, and build up assessment, and management please with 23 Tonquin crew members. kids. 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Victoria, BC pager k 716 4001 aup general helpers to .1262122.2127 WW2 1109 lapel.l'AC help with Atkins, Pon Hardy BC amm07.0912 V.,91 advertising and getting the information to the communities. Christine 2222122.217 7.5757 most Any and all donations offood, traditional ods, Aboriginal Liaison Nurse Beth Scow 5ou.mldr+aq f door prizes, or manpower from -rad 2asBawQ 07m4x7 aMA!>r c..10 n...., Corm 0... orwa communiy organizations or individual community members are gratefully t- d Ph: (250)370 -8847 Aboriginal Liaison Nurse W 91m2. Ars )244157 72s0963 Bm.a., au.g.Ya.sq accepted. Moses Martin at (250) 725 -2765 or Carol Martin (250) 725.3309 Pager: 413-6124 1- 2509493440 Pager o (250) 949-5219 ------. Page 18 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 16, 2005 June Happy ". To our handsome l5- Ha- Shilth -Sit - June 16, 2005 - Page 19 ' Birthdays and Congratulations Birthday aunty boy Raven Watts Bradley Elliott Vissia, a member of 11.0: oath First Nation, Happy father's day On June lath & th Clara Knighton, Happy 4 Birthday recently received his Master's Degreere in L.dership and 1 Happy to Happy 84 best wishes. Love dad - you're the June 20th we'd like from University on May 30. You're 12y .1 Admit' Gonna, in Spokane specia. -11x9 w wonderful mom Birthday to great- always ,our niece greatest! All our to wish our nephews growing up so fast Family members who traveled to Spokane to celebrate at a special ferry ,p on May 21st Linda great grondera Fry Lisa &family. Love Kelvin & &Shawn sonny. It has been dinner in Brad's honour were Cathy Vissia, Gloria & Tony l Shanny Canute Happy Wens We cherish Mamie on May girl. Dannyk, Sandra Vissia, the best 4 years of --t would like to Nita & Ed Elliott, Cheryl de Gerry Vissia, Birthday It seems - . every year of your We love you Danny Watts, our lives. We love 20. best and Sharon Van olsen. Brad is presently reaching like yesterday when we became your life. We love you hank ow grandma and Grade 5 at an Elementary School in Westbank, B.C. A bouquet of Godparents, you grew up be you so much. Love Mom & Dad, sister friends as well as Happy I nth m Mom. Love always think of m Corry and children, ANON 10,11? luny, Kadyn and respectable, Serenity and uncle Day.. my sisters and Birthday Moughtf d 'men adults. George, Adrienne, Raven, Serenity and you. Love grondkids Adrienne and X` 'money for their support and dedication while Brad attended Happy Birthday !Love always daughters for there Kelvin Charlie Aunty. Dayn on. George, great great gmndkids Raven, university. Kleco, Kleco, ye the Hupacasath First Nation for their Shuteye Uncle liar.. &yew cousins To all family and friends Laura support on being there forme well I Aka Serenity & Daytwon. assistance in the hart few yearn. Kleco, Kleco, to Blair Thompson Cory & Randì. Fraser and Douglas James Happy Birthday to was having my baby girl "STRESS" Abigail and his staff for their support throughout Brad's educational endeavours. on the prettiest leader Renee Patrick Love Always, Dad, Mom, & Sissy Dawson will be getting married Sr, Shako, Tentsha Asia CONGRATULATIONS BRAD, WE ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU - KEEP UP The family o July 9th, 2005 in Ahousaht, BC. of the pack, Miss A- Long and lasting lave, my dear husband she weighted 71b I lor-on May 7th. And THE GOOD WORK. (AD MAJOREM DE/ GLORIAM). Melissa ErinI Ross on lune Happy Anniversary to my parents Hoeft Please come and enjoy our day A- Always and forever you will be in my thanks to all my friends and family for 21st. From Annie ham, Mere support and gifts that they gave Happy Anniversary Happy Birthday Roman & Stow. Frank in Ahousaht on wishes to and let me know ifyou can come. June 12th. really congratulate y our I to Aaron and You are growing her for & Dave, and R- Ranting and raving about how much for Abigail. LOVE YOU ALL . From guys laaraarasena shuns. old together! Just You cousins love you, Abby, Cory, Jane, and our new addition + Melanie Hamilton Denise August kidding! tint that being accepted to or 250 -382 -8443. old! Enjoy your day, just as you did when Malaspina R- Remembering the day II said I do, how to our family Abigail Patrick. on lune 21. From on June 29. you got hitched, oops I mean married! I'm We miss you and hope to see you soon. much it meant to me and it always will, Annie & Dave. From Annie University, College Belated greetings.... glad you still know to act like newlyweds. Love from: Adrienne, Rudy, Dwight my dear husband I Love You, and dad. To all relatives you are invited to and in Duncan to take Happy Birthdy to my ntie sir Natasha, Richard, Brian & Warren. Y -You are my light of my life, forever and come celebrate in Dune. on Saturday Although sometimes you guys are so weird the 2yr program of child and youth First Janinaa on May d We hope That you have Dave Happy Birthday Jeremy but hey it's call love I guess! Thank you Nations !Monk JuneJu 25th. For more information call (250) Wafts. studies. We are very proud of a goad day and many mar. come. Introducing Eli for always lovingI me your own. (love Sam. Have an awesome de uncle. We Love always with my whole heart your, 381 -4250 or (250)746 -9954 and ask for a you Melissa is a member of the Hu. Take care Behave yourself now. of Iowa the sky. you're the best uncle. Peter Ross, a son and family. you both so much& miss you. From me you to Wife Genes Swan Jaclyn or Guy. We hope to see you there. ay-aht First Nations.. Love Mom, Dad yourself Love Now Adrienne. Rudy, for Edward Vernon your babe always Duch. P.S. Enjoy your day May 12. From Alonzo, Happy Birthday Delores Touchie on Happy birthday to my cumin Robyn Abigail & and siblings Dwight Natasha. Richard, Brian & Kylee. Sandy JR & Stan. Happy Father's Day to great Dad July b Love from Mom, Laverne and Ross a.k.a. Jimmy Frank for June 25th from Paula Lucas and Darter wish they're Papaman & Mama Warren. Sue. Lot's of fun& love, lots of hugs and Happy Birthday going out to our pal Dave Watts Sr. You've always bean Lillian. rl 1 Ross and lamina family. The family of Happy Mother's day to the greatest aj kisses too! well be home again soon. Terri Robinson, have a great time had fantastic understanding father, and great Happy Birthday Lyle Williams on July Charles. Eli was Congratulations to Pacheedaht First Handle Hoeft mother anyone could ever ask for Marge Belated Hap, Hap, Hap Happy Remember to take time out for yourself provider for the past 28 years. Thanks for 26th. Love from Mom, Laveme and bom on Nation Grads 2005 Grads! Deirdre Crane: wishes to Amos. We hope that you have a good day Birthday Tan Stewart. How many moon Enjoy saw day May I7M. From your everything like your car keys, letting us Lillian. Wednesday. June Deirdre lives in Vancouver with her mother congratulate heron We love you for who you are and for what young are friends sandy & Stan. borrow your socks and robins, for all the Belated Happy Birthday to my 8th, 2005 @ Sharon Jones and has received her diploma you. the graduating grade you do for us. I %mow thank youjrom Happy Birthday to Trades Training in Automotive Collision one would like to wish Victoria Gallic mama, Bodo money you gave us and lent us, for driving granddaughter Tiro Tamara Tate on June 9,24am at the ( on khan District of twelve from bottom of my heart for all the things that a Happy Birthday for June 6. Love from Campbell Have a great day May 17. us back and forth, cooking for us, etc. 8. From grandma Emma and Ian and Hospital, Duncan, B.C. he weighs gibs Refining at BC Institute of Technology. you have done for my family We greatly Sharleen Duncan Christian Enjoy all the chocolate cake on your dy Love from your three angels Dave Jr, Nate pretty boy Floyd. Congratulations to Arne Wells, Sid. & family. 7oz. A brother for lames Douglas and School. We are very proud of you appreciate it even though we dank let you We would like to wish Ron Dick Sr a From Sandy. Alamo. Kylee & JR. & ten. Happy Fathers Day to my honey We would like to ay Congratulations family. daughter of Stan Jones, who graduated know it enough but we do. We love you Happy Birthday for June 10. Love from Danielle is a member of the Huu- ay-aht Happy 5/al er's Day to Mane Julia bunch Dave. Dave if I were to find to Christine Prevost & Stars, Modesto on from ,q Hight School, Ann is the Adrienne. Rudy. Dwight, First Nations. Love mom, dad and lots. Lave always Sid Sharleen & family.. George. We low you somas Love magic lamp and if I were granted 3 wishes, the birth of their baby girl Antoinette t ions to my baby nephew parent of two children and has worked Natasha Richard. Brian & Warren. We would like to wish An Jr, stbitngs. always and have snot, day from I would wish for you 3 times! Thank you lay', Prevost. She was bom June 71.05 Ryon Michael Merida Graduating grade very hard to get where she is today. We Coo. Happy Mothers Day to our sisters Sunshine Corby & bunny Virgil Frank. me to proud Anne! Alec Coates Sr, Rick Mack my one and for walking with me on this Journey at 1:1 tan and weighed 'Ababa,. We wish twelve this year from doper senior high in III M - is for magnificent, surrounded with Juanita, Roberta, Teary We hope that you only Sid Dick Sr very special and Happy - Happy Mother's Day. a wonderful through life, it's been fun. Love from you all the best with your beautiful banns.. and best of luck in your future Locally, the bus from here to »Woke is lore are all treated special on this day as you Father's Day. Hope you day is special as WOM n. The one linspire and look up to Annie. daughter. Love Always the Prevost & college education. Love and miss you the journey our students did to graduate A- is for adorable, ajoy from above all deserve to be We hope that you all you are to u. Love you a whole bunch. the beat mom anyone could ever have You Congratulations to Virgil Frank, and Lithe families. lots. Love auntie Liz And Timothy and from Edward Milne Community School. A day Adrienne, R - is for rare, beauty beyond compare have a good law frog: on the bus From Sharleen, Sid, Sylvia, Brad, Mom. Alwyn and forever Thanks for Ilene George who will be tying the knot on We would like to send a very belated Uncle Sam. very long trek every day for is for stern. precious and rare. Rudy Dwight Natasha. Richard, Brian & Sabrina, Sheldon, Steven, Shawntaye, always being there for me and my family. June 18, 2005 to Victoria BC, Way to go birthday wish to Dennis Hctu. Hope you Happy anniversary to C. Gloria & three hours, but you did had we are ever A - is for Able, you always impress Warren Mackenzie. You're always their in a heart beat. Love there Ilene and Virgil. enjoyed your day Hon. Lots of Love Char Peter Joseph. From Paula Lucas. so proud of you! Candice Jack (Addle R -k for Responsible, you'll have much Happy Moak. Day to our auntie's This gosh out to a very very special Ilene, Virgil & grandson Corby. Larry, Genes Swan and Family and kids I would like to wish my wife, ,..nina Jack), Stephan Jack (Leona Canute), Barb, Lenora, Trudy. Laurie, April. We Angela Jones (Brenda loses), Tara Jones daughter on June 20th, Margaret: Happy Mother's Day,. Ginger Frank. Happy Birthday to my nephew Parker Also belated birthday wish to Ed and mother a happy 17th anniversary on E - is for exceptional, talented and smart hope that you all have a good dry We love Hope you have a good day Gina. Love Mack, and also to Francine Frank on June 17 Now holay. Hope you had fun neph. June 18th. Have great day honey. Lots (Andrea Jones). T -is for talented, right from the start you all. Lave from: Adrienne. Rudy, We would like to b gil, Corby and Happy Birthday on May 18, 2005. Enjoy your day Laity, Germ, Lotsa Love Auntie Char Dennis and kids. of hugs and kisses. Many many more for The Pacheedaht First Nation Chief and Margaret, Dear to Mommy's hear. A Dwight, Natasha, Richard, Brian d Wish our favourite 21st. Eugene, Jaidyn Swan, Larry Jr, Kell). and For June nth would like to wish my the yens,, come. From your 21 husband Council, Parents wish you the best for the very special Happy Birthday to you my Warren. cousin Jordan Happy Mother's Day gran Ilene Nate Swan. oldest daughter ErOm.C.t Curley .cry Larry Swan Sr. and Eugene, Warren, Kelli future. We look forward to see you reach special gal. My duchess, my babe gal, my Happy Birthday to our niece Touché very Thomas. Katie Sans. Julia George. Cheryl Happy Belated birthday to our Son, happy lath birthday. I hope you have a Mar, Larry Jr. and our new grandson your dreams! Donna Jones Education one and only. Many, many, many more. Cheyenne Amos on May r we hope that special and Happy Campbell. Bonnie Charlie. Alice John, Warren (Wasp. Man) Swan on May 13, really great time. I Love you very much Jaidyn Swan. Coordinator. Love you, more than I can say. Mom youhave a good day We hope to see you Happy Anniversary to Russ & Birthday for June Margaret Charlie. Patsy George. Dawn 2005 we love yes son, hope you enjoyed daughter and am very proud of you I Happy birthday to a wonderful father Mae, soon and many more to come. Love from: Frank Jolene Frank Marcia Mack, Mary y our day, and many, may more to hope you keep up all the great things you and husband Clifford Lucas for June 2nd. Christine on June 29. From loon. Richie, 3. Love ye whole Happy Father 801G (Is Day Daddy Auntie Adrienne, Uncle Rudy, coast John & all the other wonderfid mothers in come, Always Mom, Dad, your bro's n' have been doing. Lots of Love your Mom good one, don't work too hard Collin, Mirada and Daotce. bunch from Sid, Sharleen, Sid Jr, Sylvia, SB "v (I Who love their DaDa? Dwight, Natasha, Richard, Brian & Haw Ahousaht. your one and only Sinn Kelli Mar Swan and Dennis w. Have a great day. Love Paula, Happy Father's Day to my daddy Pete Rick, Sabrina, Brad, Sheldon, Steven, SRN (I I do Warren. Congratulations to our Son Warren Happy Father's Day to my Husband, We would like to wish our sin. Erika Clifford Jr, iah, Paula -lane and Andrew Hanson, my brother Russ and to my honey Shawntaye, Mackenzie. SRN (J What SING (Js you name] Happy Birthday sumo no/uncle Swan, (Wasi) who is Graduating on June Father of our Children Larry Swan, and a very Happy Birthday from your Brothers Lucas. We love you a whok bunch. Richie. Love from Jenn. Sirs (J Shan),! Yvonne Charlie Bryan Amos on Mall We hope that you 10th from Grade 12, Yahoo, son we lose Thank you for everything you do for your and .ion Cory, Mags, Branch, and Junior ..oxoxox Happy Father's Day to these very Happy 11th We would like to wish our son have a good day Boy oh boy are you ya and we are here and special men Reeky Titian, Leo Manson Sr, remember for you, family, hope you enjoy you day you We want to wish Michael Andrew I lappy birthday to oracle Ban, Auntie Birthday to our 0/ Dorian Sutherland, AKA Ill D' a VERY getting old eh an Well behave yourself You Roman Frank, Barrie Titian, Mike Titian you will make the right choices. deserve the best Love You Always Honey, (Hippie) A very Happy Birthday for June Marilyn Lucas for June 20d. Have a son Collin Russell HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY for rune 12th. . take care and hope to see you soon. make us so PROUD OF YOU! Always DAD!!!! Your Wife Genes, Son's Eugene, loth Lam Love Aunty Char Uncle Dennis wonderful day. Sr.,. Tim Manson Sr., William Manson, Leo We suit you so much! feels like yesterday Lore from: Adrienne.. Rudy, Dwight on June 17th. Dad, Mom, Eugene, Nephew Jaidyn Swan, Warren, Larry Jr, your Grandson Jaidyn We would like to wish our little Happy birthday to Grandpa Don Jonathan Manson. We love you more than when we held our Iii bear imam. big Natasha.. Richard. Broad Warren. With all our love Kelli, Larry Jr and your Lil Bro Nate Swan, Nate Swan and your one and only cousin a Happy Birthday from Cory Enka Sabbas June 8th. you'll ever know, have a great day. From hugs Tons of Kisses you loving parents; Happy Birthday to our unclelgrandpa Mom, Dad and Dogg Swan. Daughter Kalb Mar Swan. Meagan Brandi and Junior. Happy birthday to Grandpa Cec Man Margaret, Abigail and Darren. Daddy, Mum, and 15s. (Dean, Molly & Rocky Amos on Ahry 23. We hope that you your sisters Happy 17th Anniversary on June 18, [I would like to wish my handsome For June 20th A very Happy Birthday Lima) for June 9th from your favorite Happy Birthday to Ellen on June 3, Chris) have good day and many more to come. Paul. Have a Miranda & Danta. 2005 to my loving Husband Larry Swan husband, Alexander Jules, a very happy to my oldest brother John Watts "Forty Logs, (Troy), Paula - June 12 -Groom Arlene mankind.. Twigs would like to 27th birthday m June 3rd. I hope you have what "?? Hope you have a great day bro Jane and Andy Lucas. relaxing day. Love you From Margaret Hello Choc. Birth no happy Jon, Abigail & Darren. Nui t' e'1, Congratulations a weal year baby! Thank yyou for beingg an Lotsa Love Char Dennis and kids., HappyHa anno ersary to Mr. and Mrs. r) th Nulth my name is Birthday for June ]. awesomeme husband me and awonderful a 17 lane S.M.A. aka Baby Been to Gordon Dick Also for June 20th birthday wish to Larry r o! years std g Love fromborn Uncle YourYo almost legal neph, behave!have! From Mikyleigh Mickey. . father to our children. Happy Birthday. my cousin down in Seattle more to come. From your 'J 'Age!, Mfr. , many Yar!' SidSid, aunty Shade,' and Geraldine Jon I was bom March -Love always, delimit] Connie. W Charlie Hope you have a great favorite data Paula. Clifford, Clifford Jr., Duch, & babies. e 30, & family. Allen on your June 1Ath Happy I st Birthday 2005 @ 3:07 L- q Happy Fathers Day to Guy Louie III, day eta. Lotsa Love Char and family. tali, e-1.0 and Andy Ian Bo. - olb pm in Prat Albamt 3 wedding. e handsome Ashton V.D. Brown alo baby we very blessed, thank you for all that Happy birthday to my dearest Happy anniversary to Lola and Elmer t We would like to so fast, take it Hospital and May all the best you are enjoy your day our from your youngest sister Patricia Jean Burridge Ill for June 2nd. From Clifford, Paula and easy You are griming ,1 wish my favorite easy ion your moral) From Duch, Jon. Abi -J weighed in @ 7 lbs ?. k- in life be yours to wife Jaclyn and baby boy. We would also Nanaimo. June 26th. Miss and love you your grandchiuians. bro, Alec Grates Sr & Damn 12 My parents are Alexis Lucas and s¡' F a and like to wish our beloved son Philip IV a dear sis. With lots and lots of love . Your Happy belated birthday to our son tali our very special gip share. happy happy 1st birthday! on the 210 of sis 1!z and timothy. (Troy) Lucas. We love you son, Lots of June 28th- Greg Charlie 1.R, your Victor Mickey from Ilesquiaht First Happy Birthday for From David and still young enough to get your butt June 11. Love you June Wishing you all the best, love mom hugs and kisses. Love your mom, dad, Nation.. I1 have 2 brothers Trey qua. RRRiii spanked! Kidding son, have fun whatever a whole bunch. Sid, Sharleen, Sid Jr, Andrea WNW hair bras Clifford, Andrew and your one and and Creole and 1 sister laylynn. We would e to Sylvia, Rick Sabrina, Brad, Sheldon, only sister Paula -Jane Lucas. you do. Love Aunty Duch, Jon & babies. June 4 - 'happy congratulate ' Steven, Mackenzie, Shawntaye. I 5'5' Happy birthday Parker Mack for June June 30th - my Dad Roman Frank Sr Birthday Mom, Abby Patrick and Paula Lucas. remember yen pampa' Have fun, make We'd like to wish Anne Joseph,p, we lath From Auntie lid like to wish our Glenn Joseph David', miss you and love you lots. Happy birthday to Melvin Jr. in are you relax, our Awry Wilma mum Clam all love and cherish on there brand new 1 n Vancouver for June 21st from Paula Lucas Love Duch, Abi & Darren. ilk. y belated good times spent Knighton a happy June I8 -best May 10 -Happy baby girl Abigail bou` 11 June 29 - Darienne Titian, Happy Happy Birthday on with you. Enjoy Shawn birthday on June wishes on your Belated Birthday airase Happy Birthday to Birthday pretty girl. Have fun. June 9tor We will the beautiful 15th . You are a . irthday bro! Les wishes to our son Asia Renee Patrick on May 7th she o big sister June 30311- Mikey Titian Jr. Happy pen forget your JI beaches of the west mast Mom and have warm , erring, loan Have a good son Keen. You will weighted 71b, lloz. She is very Georgina Roseanne Birthday baby burger! Be good, have tun kindness, we aro a great day! Love always your children thoughtful , and loving person and weil ne. Love always be so happy to go to beautiful, most definitely ASTAR Nom ne lune Lave you from Aunty Duch, Jon & Babies. F to plig,L,ivgtoensa always remember you for that Happy your sin Lisa & school in September and grandchildren. P.S. you moan a lot heaven. Love from the Patrick and June low -Aunty Denise August. and he related m Love your rid. Love Annie you e you twin 1E5 io d Have a good one, love you. From Duch l Birthday Mom love always family. now that you are 5! Love Mom & Dad. Hanson family. & Dave. Niece Shirley Knighton, Daeiv, G'oiece Jon & Kiddies. daughters Shirley & Kathy sa Randi and G' nephew Cory. Page 20 - Ha- Shilth -Se - June 16, 2005 Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 16, 2005 - Page 21

prevention program to plan for Enhancing Life grassroots skill development in the In Memoriam - tatakeap basics listening, solving and problem Bear 111 P1111 By J'net August resource options. All southern region Barry Patrick Thompson - QA2005 NTC Huupiismlth Worker community members 15 years v are May 23, 1983 - June 22, 2003 welcome to participate and top up their Today and Forevermore BABICHu@ What do you do when you have a ability to support people through a crisis We hold fast to our memories, to all of the cherished feeling until professional help can be friend tor family member who is laughter, 07 moments of the past, to the blessings and the lifeless and thinking about suicide? established. TWO HOUR the joys and the celebrations, the sorrow and the tears. WELCOME TO THE PLAITED Cents( support for your The NIL Huupiismlth Worker, hint ádvear+ Where do you turn for we ' wNEa utaeuv They all add up to a treasure of fond yesterdays that WEST COAST WEAVING- COURSE, I'LL DO A WHALING friends/ family and for yourself? Now August, offers peer support training each HARDIfs OA MAYBE shared and spent together, and we keep the one we A CEDAR DYéD SamP - WILL MAKE to you talk with someone and calm and winter to recruit TODAY WE SCENE INSTEAD. I'LL 8f ABLE loved close to us in spirit and thought. The special IItR6na0 6uqii OVTER thorn down and discuss ways to enhance Community Crisis Responders. The BRACELET LIKE THIS Of514U GpvERlzafi THAT moments and memories in your life will never change. \, TO FINISH TONIONT,RIGN7, heir lives? responders are volunteers who are They will always be in our hearts. today and These questions and many more will be willing to assist in a crisis until F @y forevermore. %\ '. at the upcoming southern professional support/referrals are in answered Remembering You Jul THAT WoULD'ah' Peer Support Training being place and makes immediate support region ME li during Your time on earth seemed all I0,Ih..l.cicaux CAN' MAKE A CEDAR \ TAKE WEEKS hosted by Hutt-ay-Mt Fin Nation. The possible in the evenings and ps' 71 j wanted you in our lives forever. And although we really `` TD coMpLETE. 1011 two evenings of :mining will happen in weekend. BASKET TODAY INSTEAD? miss you, in our beans we know that you are at peace. Pon Alberni June 27 & 28 from 6:00- Space is limited, to register leave II WOVEN ROPE a uiu' Still, countless dines throughout the day we find Love from Mom, W11H ,nilJl. 9 00 pm at the Huu- ay -aht Treaty Office message for trek August @ 724-5757. ourselves remembering you. Although we cannot we or HANDLES AND A PLAITED Details for child minding are still being Dad, Iris, Wendy, (across from Bingo Hall on 3rd Ave) are with us. We feel in NEkiv CEDAR ON ITS O.K. make hear you, we know that you sou LINING AND worked out Working together to Jack, Colleen, UE The training is linked to the NTC the warmth of the summer sun. We see you in the COVERED IN A THUNDER I citrciloN Each our communities stronger! Grandma Lu, Shirley BEFOaEJ Huupiismlth (Helping Other) brilliance of autumn leaves. You'll be beside us in the 81RD DESIGN OF DYED QUICKLY. peacefulness ofa gentle snowfall and rejoice with us at all your nieces and GRASS? (Submitted by NTC Teechuktl Program) /11111fuIt1\1\ \ \\ SWAMI' `\\ Youth Empowerment the emergence of the first flowers of spring. We are nephews - we miss thankful for the times we shared and the priceless you Bear (Big Guy).. Y I M N F S A W D R G U Q R A Suleaa naá)uucistehOin huuhtak"siih 7uusuuk"asatha memories tor; for those memories are a comfort now Nuu- chah -nulth Children Poster X A R R F C M T S D E O Q F when we lovingly - Remember You e Come and join us in learning to speak our own language I R A E C Q T N I E T H U E eJ I dwwi your father E N C N S E K J N Q T O U D I Jack Family Potlatch 'pond your mother K R D T G G T I A A S E O O E Ben lack Sr. and I !arena Newman will be hosting a Family Potlatch on October 8, nafni your grandparent potlatch name of Christopher lack. We E L E J O T I E C V I L G M M 2005 starting Moos sharp. The is in the m A your aunt, uncle for invite you to come and join us. We will be doing Cleansing Ceremonies older sibling E G N A G L T E I L C B O E tdaa/mi your numerous embers of the family. We will be giving Indian names to the newest >m/k'i your younger sibling I K C C L N M Y E D U Z J O members of the family. If you have any inquiries please call Claire Newman. 1 wi your step-. brother, sister, child etc. N F U C S D E Q G D R E A M R (250) 957 -2487 or Ben lack Sr. (250) 283 -7337 or email Claire Newman at your in -law [email protected]. Than you. Ben lack Sr and Claretta Newman tR q iini H S Z D Q W U D Y U E N U E 1yi your n -mw E K Y L T A N I G I R O B A For you information, Therese (Tessie) Smith has your brother -in -law for the D S C T T P T E A C H I N G S been elected as Chief Councilor r \ i k'aa//uuc your grandchild in kaa/yac'qum your great- grandchild J O A U I D O O W G O D N V U Ka:'yu:'k't'h' /Che:k:tles7et'h' First Nations the Kaacllmac/iq/su your grandchild's spouse U C J R N R Y H D N K M B G Q a by- election held yesterday. The rest of K E B Z X L Q R S council remains the same - Natalie Jack, Matthew T G Q N T waa/sih dWwi? where is your father? is w -k` Jack, Ella Nicolaye and Val Hanson. Tessie also lumrlr! cooking? Attention all Parents... The poster is ready! pith is your mother ABORIGINAL ELDERS ACHIEVEMENT FUN employed as Language Coordinator at the Band Office and so waflith noel is your grand -parent sleeping? CULTURE Please call Lisa (: the NTC office 724-5757 to arrange pick -up. COLLEGE GOAL -SETTING can be contacted there, or by c -mail at [email protected] ma/muukh oath? is your au a stele working, IDENTITY DEDICATION LEADER Inman .11 nlaahrii? is your older brother/sister going to school? DOGWOOD MENTOR DREAM 50 Annual Elders Raffle Prizes online to view horn eaaph ;WIC i? is your younger brother/sister playing? TEACHINGS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY To Fin+ Nations Communities and Friends, urk'inkk hoof? are you with your step- ? Vaq c Health) Contact Numbers www.hcelders.cono to view the prizes for the Tii (Mental Please check out the Elders Websire Whelk q III I are you traveling with your in -law? Louise Tatoosh Kim Rai Annual Raffle. The are 50 PRIZES TO WINS! na'Nagsh ?i/yi? did your sister-in -law come along? Raffle Draw Date is Sept. 15th 2005 and anyone interested in Tickets can email this l'eeebuktl (Mental Health) Supervisor Central Region Huupiistulth eiich Co trap, ' is your brother -in -law out fishing? office o you can call your local band office. TAYLORS FLOWER SHOP 5001 Mission Road (Prevention) Worker Unfamiliar letters in the phrases Thanks you to all of the Elders, Anises, Communities and specially to Elders R P.O. Box 1280 151 First Street as in cats Support People without whom this draw would not get off the ground each year. c -has a is sound Port Alberni. BC VOY 7M2 P.O. Box 278 Avenue A/ With everyone's help this year's Draw promises tote a very successful one. f - glottdized c has a ....and plus an uh sound 30203rd Telephone: 250- 724 -5757 Tofino, BC VOR 2Z0 Q t Gilakasla, Donna Stirling ...edged c hunch sound Port Alberni, B.C. Toll Free: 1- 888 -407 -4888 Telephone:: 250- 725 -3367 BC Elders Communication Center Society, Coordinator, Secretary, BC Elders e' - gloffalìzed wedged c has a ch plus an oh sound 10//4/ -0463 Toll Free: 1- 866 -901 -3367 VOR lA5 Fax: 250 -723 River, BC, VOW 2E3 Council, 1420 C 16th Avenue, Campbell h - back h has a sound of one breathing on glass to clean it Confidential Fax: 250- 724 -6678 Cellular: 250 -726 -5370 KOIIí mess elders): I- 877 -738 -7288 J/emwu ham Toll Free (for a k sound plus an uh Sogaawi E -mail: [email protected] Fax: 250 -725 -2158 I - glondized k has Phone: 250-286 -9977, Fax: 250- 286-4809, Email: beelderscommcenter@ telus.net u Rowe. Slop eht E-mail: kimnigtnimehahnuloc our k'- glottalized rounded k' sound of k plus w and an oh Wnp mend www.ponalbemitlowers.ca -email, taybrsflowersnshaw.ca J'net August TLA- O- QUI -AHT TRIBE MEMBERS t- barred I.- place your tongue behind front teeth and let air We world wide! Charleson flow out through side of tongue deliver Southern Region Huupiistulth Anita If you are not receiving "Inside Tla- o- qui -aht" newsletter please call your First National sunsellor ni -glonalized m has the sound of m plus an uh (Prevention) Worker Were Coast address in ASAP. This mailing list is also used for important tribal mailouts Phone: 723 -6201 151 Street d n has the sound of an n plus an uh 5001 Mission Road First you may not want to miss. -glonalized P.O. Box 278 P.O. Box 1280 Forward your address le Carla Moss c/o Tlaoyui -aht First Nations, Box 18, p - glottiized p has the sound of p plus an uh 1- 800 -287 -9961 Torino. RC VOR 2Z0 Port Alberti, BC V9Y 7M2 Tofino, B.C., VOR 2ZO. Phone: 230-725-2765, email: cmossoisland.net q - has the sound of k made deep in the throat -5757 Telephone: 250- 725 -4470 Telephone: 250- 724 - wedged. has a sh sound. Toll Free: 1- 888 -407 -4888 Cellular: 250 -726 -5422 i - glotfflized l has the sound oft plus an uh C Ilul .250 -720 -025 Fax: 250 -725 -2158 Celebration Of Culture w - glotlalized w has a w sound os in wow plus an uh Fax: 250- 723 -0463 E -mail: [email protected] PRE -NATAL DROP IN With Liz Thomsen x a sound of sews hiss Confidential Fax: 250 -7246670 Sunday, June 191h, 2005 @ 12 Noon -has Every Monday, 1:3Opm - 3:30pm. Immunization clinic every Monday from - x has a sound of clearing the throat of an object E -mail: jaugusi @nuuchahnulth.otg Fred (Rainbow Gardens) x back in 2,00 Bella Tsawaayuus 10 Mani to 12:00 pm. Prenatal drop every Monday from to 3:00 pm. ¢ - has a sound of as in yellow plus an uh NIDS Clerk 6151 Russell Place, Pon Alberni k . barred lambda has the sound oflla Andrew Kerr Non -Insured Health Benefits for Please come and join us for a traditional salmon meal. an uh to attend. k - glnttahzed barred lambda has the sound of tla plus NINYAKS-HA Northern Region Huupttsmith Psychological Counselling and We sill have singers and dancers to entertain, and welcome everyone 1 has of the slop in uh -uh (Prevention) Worker Substance Abuse Treatment -the glottal stop the sound A partnership between the Nuowhah -nulth Nursing Program and the Port Alberni e - pharynged has the sound of i made deep in the throat NTC Northern Region Office 5001 Mission Road Friendship Centre. For more info, please contact: Delavina @ 723 -8281 - "i- sah -to -this 100 Ouwadn Road P.O. Box 1280 Career Opportunities 9 as in the wordoiniik meaning dog Tsaxana, BC tune huuhtakkiih -sibs 'huff auk' asalha Pon Alberni, BC VOY 7M2 ACRD Representative HEALTH EDUCATION DROP -IN With Liz Thomsen P.O. Box 428 Telephone: III 724 Stan learning your own language. U'..l The Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council is seeking people interested in representing 0.K, Every Thursday, 2:30pm - 3:30pm Gold River, BC VOP Toll Free: 1- 888 -407 -4888 Nuu- chah -nulth First Nations on the Alberni- Clayoquot Regional District Board. Submitted by the Central language group in C'uumufaas. Knee waas House, 3435 4th Avenue, Pon Alberni Friendship Centre Telephone: 250 -283 -2012 Confidential Fax: 250 -724-6678 Those interested in the position should submit a letter of interest to the NTC We meet every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. For more info, please contact: Delavina @ 723 -8281 Fax: 250- 283 -2122 Email: balla @nuuchahmdth.org Directors, c/o NTC Executive Director Florence Wylie. hra 1 a dker@n h h Ith g Phone Carrie Little at 724:6500 for more information. a, wp.Npu. a9vrrtr.- -

Page 22 - Ha- Shilth -See - June 16, 2005 Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 16 2005 - Page 23 Arts Community Events IMEZEMSIMP FOR SALE: Native designed jewellery; PRICED TO SE I.I . la 'ion Princeton GIIIMEEMICIDIEM All descendants of John Smith and Cecelia Thompson silver, copper, gold engraving, stone CLASSIFIED 1993 Mobile Hom, 2 Bedroom, rho THANK YOU setting. Contact Gordon Dick by phone 12518 R. addition, Located at Smolt Lake who helped to make the 2nd annual First ( )(keel Kino! To the following sponsors Smith Sternbeck) 723 -9401. Mobile Home Park Can be relocated. By huge success. Automotive ar41'JrF1 Nations Education Spring Festival a There will he a family reunion on July 23 &A in Neap Bay. Them are limited hotel WANTED. I am Woking for someone to ,ar SIMAanT,a neon only. NO AGENTS! Phone'. moms available; however, these need to he reserved ASAP. make Abalone button. Call 723 -7134. 724 -5290. Nuu- Chah -Nulth Economic DAM AUTOCLEAN: "We'll do your STOOD - Sodas Restaurant Please RSVP Josephine George @ 250 -724 -2976 or Aunt Clara @ 306 -645 -2096. FOR SALE: Carvings l'or sale: coffee BOARDROOMS FOR RENT At the And Co. dirty work" Automobile cleaning and SD 170 - The Flour Shoppe Development table tops. clocks, plaques. 6" totems, Tseshahl Administrative Buildings, Pon Tseshaht Market Café BC Teachers Federation renewal. CARS - TRUCKS - RV'S - canoes. leave message for Charlie 7-7..ittr. Alberni. For more information call the %memo ADAM FRED MEMORIAL POTLATCH BOATS. 7429 Pacific Rim Highway. Duality Foods Ralph's Mens Wear Mickey -8609 Nations A feast for our family, friends and ask that each of you join us to remember our young at 724 or do Box 40, Timbale Find Office at (250) . Barlow's Home Phone 720 -2211. Coulson Group Dairy Queen ,rebattus, B.C. VOP T S 1- TRUCKING SERV ICE: Moving 724 -1225 or toll free man for who we all knew him. On September 17th, 2005 at the Maht Malls Gym. 2A0 I- 888724 -1225, - Bank QI Montreal Odgers Jewelers Entertainment PROFESSIONAL BODYWORK: And Hauling, Reasonable Rates Tom Gus, beginning at 10:00 a.m. We will close the doors to hold our opening ceremonies; we FOR SALE: Gouine Authentic basket WANTED: M di -al Fqs p as mt such as Jeanne Java - Zellers Concise Computers Will do professional bodywork and 5231 Hector Road, Port Albemi, B.C. - saving wheelchair will then serve lunch at 12:00 non. If you have any further questions regarding this grass. Linda Edgar, phone 250 - etc. Can he dropped Wm the Liquidator World Sharper Cuts Hair Salon Write On Computers 741 -1622, painting, 14 years experience. Phone: (250)724 -3975. Tscshaht Band 011io. fees:, please feel free to contact one of the following family members: Gina Pearson 5110 Mission Thimblebemes Smalls Restaurant Fairway Market BASKET Experienced, certified welder FOR TURF:Pickup truck and driver. Need Road, Port Albemi. mum, at 723 -4727, or Darien Warts (grandma) 724-4873, or lone Warts (auntie) WEAVING FOR SALE: on site. Contact Gail K. Gus Alberni Heath Market Harbour Pissa Factory Shoppers Drug Mad Grad Hat Regalia, Baskets, something transported or lowed? at 724 -12225. 724 -0987, or Alfred Fred (father) al 723 -2042, Marie Johnny (Duncan) 746 -8445 Weaving Marcel Denver&. 723 -1033. Transport/move furniture, fridge, stoves, CAI F: Animal House Merritt Furniture Whom grandma, granny Morrie (Alen Bay) 974 -2485, or Deane Wadhams, aunt, 974 -5472. material. specializing in Maguinna Hat FOR SALE: 1989 Ford Erato! in., 17 FOR Beautiful Native Design outboard m rs, your boat,u canoe or Walk The Coal Fandanagles Kitchen And Buy Low Market Earrings. Available to each t passenger bus. Auto, runs great. $5500 Dress. New condition Size 5 -7. 724 -3149. navel trailer towed or moved. By the km SAI r: Custom Inspires GM Safeway conferences and workshops. Call Julie obo 723 -2308. FOR built food cart with and by the hour. Call 250-724-5290. Tom Hams Cellular Hobby Comer H. George Williams Rocky Kano-pit Titian Joseph (250)729 -98t9. grill, deep fryer. sink, water pump, and FOR SALE: 1990 Ford 2 wd 1 ton ,'.n.\ Advisory for Iliwories. House WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, a lots of storage. 1 owner. $6500, obo. 724- Choice Somass Drug Store Custom invites you to a feast on October 1st, 2005 at the Third Hall in Ahousaht. crow cab on propane. $2500. 735 -0833. mastodon ivory and Govemanis, and Constitutions (forming 4383. Cleo ok805Eeeess Gril Prelim Log Ltd. The Co-Op Following dinner Rocky will give names to the great grandchildren of his Russian blue cobalt FOR SALE: 1990 Acura Integra, body governments). contact Harry Lucas. at 7_'4- WASTED: Serge Sewing Mono Video Colyes Nursery Gul Gus late parents, Ambrose and Margaret Titian. trade beads. I.v. rang For Steve and Machine to kit, 17'Nms, air intake, headers & 2313. buy. Please call 724-4987 Flowers Unlimited Taylor's Flowers Elsie Ipphn at 604- 833-3645 or do 0141- 720 6t %.New Westminster BC more! $7,000 firm, 735 -2225. NUU-CHAH-NULTH NATIVE WOOD FOR SALE: 880 per cord. Thank you for your contribution. We hope that we have not overlooked anyone for Jack Family Potlatch V3L3C5. Willard. LANGUAGE: Transcribing !n phonetics - Leave a message for Ken @ 720 -3555. we are ven grateful for all the support we received Kleco! Kleeo! from the Neu - Has been rescheduled to October 8, 2005 FOR SAI F: Native painting Call Bruce FOR SAI t' - 1997 Ford Aerostat Van. for meetings, research projects, personal FOR SALE TREK 800 Unisex Mountain use Hourly rates. Phone Harry Lucas at chah -nulth Tribal Council Education Department and School District #70. at the (sauna Gym @ 10:00 a.m. Nokemn (250) 728.2397 Very good condition, has been cared Bike. brand new condition (used 3 times). WHOPULTHFFATUI{ - Sandra 724 -2313. Blue and Silver, kickstand and back see you all there. for and used sparingly. Call 1- 360 -645- We'll FREE I Avl.IIArF CLASSES: at Howard, Mowachaht Cedar Weaver. 2019 evenings after 6:30 pm. Elizabeth wheel -rack included. 5350.00. Call 724- poets nook Hupacasath Hall. Languor Instructor - 3420. Port Alberni Friendship Centre First Annual Flats, Caps. Pouches, Baskets, Mats, and Little Parker, Roses for Sale, Price Negotiable. Barter Tat Tatoosh. Monday and Wednesday FOR SALE, Ill' x 9' pool table, 2 direction FOR SALE: 1999 white GMC safari, Let's dance together All Peoples Music & Arts Festival or Trade. Ph: 250.283-7628. Nights. 7 pm to 9 pm. (Bring your own years old, $2(X10, 728-3537. The colours of the past used today 7- passenger Van. Sacrifice @ and paper). Parenting Come with me... June 17 - 19, 2005, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. morel, Pm Skills for FOR RENT: Equipment fir Mower point drum For honour the ancestors $8,000.00 please (250) of call 726 -6525. Parcels and Tots. Fridays from 3 - 4 pm. and END presentations, Projector and Written By Norma -Ann Webster Alberni Athletic Hall ROSE AMBROSE: Basket weaving The family crest used in dance EVERYONE IS WELCOME. cuu Skim. Celebrating our 40th Anniversary and National Aboriginal Day shawls, baskets, headbands, roses, etc. Semen. By the hour or day. Deposit Run with me, By with me, and listen to Marine Edward Tam. h. C'enified Linguist. Telephone: 250- 724 -5290. Contact Gordon Fuller, Bonnie Lease or Joanne Troche (250) 723 -8281 Also teach 723 -2106. remird. What did they say? me. TSAWMYUUS: SHARE YOUR antan NYM SALE.: 1992 - 25 foot Raider. WESTCOAST TRANSITION How come they are always' talking and TAI FNTS IR RI OURS: Family is never too tar Aluminum cabin, open fore and air deck, WITH YOI MOUS, EMFRGFNCY SHELTER: never listening? Attention Uchucklesaht Tribe Members NOOTKA ART COLD & SILVER: Volunteers for the following: Whether in spirit or soul adjustable outlier bracket, tandem moored For Abused Women and their Children on Trust is the the past why rings, bracele., t+, and stone connection of Our ancestor's blood runs through us aile Ofiive demonstrations nand/or tech basket call 24 hours toll free. i.enn. 726 -2020. and descendants setting, by Gideon Smith, Sales - this galvanized trailer. 519,900 without engine, can't it be in the present? .eving. carving, painting, etc. 6 We also PORT ALBERNI TRANSITION They hear our prayers they are here year till year -end spend $150 on silver 829.900 with 2001 - 225 Men Optima.. I hear you -now I can't see you need cultural entertainment. Cont. the Right inside_.. jewelry and get MIS off on next item, Call Roger Franerur 723 -4005 HOLLSE: Call 724-2223 or call Where arc you? Again We are for enrolment in the Darlene Erickson at 724 -5655, Look into my eyes and you could see currently accepting applications Orders over S1 S0 can he delivered a, far BOW FURGALE MV Repo - no license. crest local shelter or crisis center. Listen... FIRST AID TRAIN'S, Canadian Red HELP LINE FOR C'H11.DRF.N: them Maa -Nulth Treaty. as Port Alberni to \ area. and JW Ober, 111A9. Ex- freezer troller, Fully Just listen in a respectful way... Campbell River with a delivery Cross Cenilied First Aid Instructors Mvem 310-1234. Listen to me I just want you to hear_. SIS ...aimed Freezer system only 2 yews old. This notice is posted in our effort to ensure that applications and Hear me talk and I will listen charge. Phone 250 751 will. - Alex Dank are available to teach First NI'N women to my And see me,.. ' Untold Little 12501670 -2477. ...OLIN join for enrolment forms are available for every known person Aid to your group, office, or community. fantastic Mary Kay team. Perfect way to When you talk... A journey of strength and courage FOR SALE -40' Ex -troller and Spring nets Classes can have up to 24 students. Phone invest Ill a home based business. Come drum with me Is..... Family? who may be eligible to be enrolled as beneficiaries of the Maa- made to order. Call Robert Johnson Sr. }ion se of Wirer -cheer (2501724-4799. (250)725-3367 or (250) Y2ó2604 for Can one for more information goatee Let's dance together Dedicated to all the families across nulth final agreement alhoeigiwl Fmnhier, FOR SALE: Area "O" Al Troll License more information. Brown 4385 -9906 or email Hold hands ...connection The Nations at the -. SWEEPY'S CLEANING SERVICES: pride at last... For further information, please contact Tina Robinson 37.5 d. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250 mink. 61(ggdk.can Strength, self reliance, To all elders, babies and children, 670 -9573 or leave a ,sage at the Samantha Gus: Need some leaning FOR SALE: $50 and A journey of courage to unite Uchucklesaht Tribe Office. Phone - 250.724.1832 or Toll Free 9.0. ,8019 Crib. olio The mothers and fathers Mews Ahouwahl Administration Ofrce at 250- done? Don't have enough time? Good highchair $40 olio. both like new. The past with the present ma To all the aunts, uncles and cousins 1.888.724.1832. fa ca) x1,2-75 v FOr.nan Wse:m ea79 E70 -9563. rates. Call 723-7615 or leave ee,wp @ Phone 250- 723 -3257. Reclaim family, towage, wisdom and Together. "Families far from home" FOR SA1 r) New and Used Barclay Sound 724 -2763. Windows, dish., vacuuming, FOR SALE: lilt motodzed wheel chair, Sockeye Nets, (250) 923 -9864. laundry, walls, shelves, etc. Custodial/ with adjustable air scat Band new tottery Watts, Ha- - Annie Shilth-Sa Administration Assistant Classifieds continued WANTED: ire I V Fiberglass Deep V Janitorial certified. Commercial house alma. Oake 54501Odorb candy apple red Fishing Istat, Soll Top, (Double Eagle, keeping/ home making certified and rixd Value is 580110, want $3000 firm phone New Email Address, effective immediately Having a bole trouble keeping up to your lawn growth and yard maintenance? JY.9., d ! lount)n, etc) Call Dale or Barb @ 250 sate. Terry (, 250 741 -1622 Naná men B C Call Ozzie & Darts or leave a message at my home. Reasonable rates for mowing `.___: hashilthsa @nuuchahnulth.org 283 - 7149 ELEGANT ADVANTAGE FIR SALE: Seaside Adventures in and weed eating! I work until 2:00 p.m. every day and home by 2:30. Leave a To get the quality you want in your photos, graphics or ads CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, or DECORATING AND CATERING Torino 5595,1100.00 Serious Inquiries Call message at Darryl Watts 0730 -2880. mach how to build canoe. Call Harry Lucas SERVICES: Tracey Pole mn Or 725-3448 OR 725 -8319 ask for Steve or please submit them at a minimum of 175 d.p.i. (to 300 d.p,i.). LES SAM oust yq.W, James Swag AHOUSARF 724 -1494. home:723 -8571, Margaret Robinson l Cindy Dennis. Father's Day Loonier Townie and T Please call 724-5757 if you have any questions. CONSTRUCTION NATIVE ARTIST, Original paintings. FOR SAI F: 25' Bayliner powered by 350 home:723 -0789. We do all occasions: PROFESSIONAL available for Flea Market. Saturday, June 18, 2005. and carvings. (can c orders) Cher, with Volvo leg. F.acellenl condition. Weddings, Showers. Graduations, Workahups /Conferences. Healing loam to 4pm. Tseshaht Somass Hall. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS P.O.' 84 - Ahouseht s BC. - VOR -IA0 511,000. 735 -0833. Banquets, Brunches. 5Arecro. Super Circles/Relreant Canoe Journeys. 6200 Ekmth. Pon Alberni. BC (Past - 30 HP Yamaha. Any Salt of Desire: home (250)670 -2435 Sell (256)731- MISSINf Host and Fond Canned! Contract or full -lime 'onion. Holistic Narratives Finding Home Orange Bridge turn left on Mission Rd). sIlo. www,ahousnhtrativon.om information please contact Boyd or Josh A1, & JO- ANNE'S CLEANING massage and aromatherapy with tial A Clayoquot Sound Anthology Loonie Twronie grand prize is a BBQ MISSING: wihayedbemt.net Fred at 723 -5114 or 724 -6491, Reward! SERVICES: The most reasonable rates! oils by Raven Touch. Please contact n with Tank and BBQ Meat Pack, Try WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20' boat Call Call Al orlon- annc(2511)723 -7291. 72!- Calling all writers from Tla -o- qui -aha Ahousaht and Hesquieht nations... We arc One 18" x 18" clear, plexiglass display Then Touchie (x:250- 726 -7369 or YI your luck at winning some great gifts M,chae' @ 720-60226. UNDER NEW n51A,NAGEMFNT: 5505. arching for quality works which discuss the connection between nature and home. box with woven cedar basket (circa for dad for only a dollar or two. Table FOR SAI F Nets -Different Sires, Niesnaht Lake Motel. Now open year Black jacket at the Ahousaht The resulting anthology will contain selections from writers of various cultural and early 1900'e) was discovered missing FOUND: rentals 55 each. For more rota call Bell cDautd Dilt'ecnt prices, make an offer. Trolling round For reservations and other NYC treaty planning meeting Nov- 8 -9. class backgrounds. Not just as a settled place, home can be many things -a sate of from the Administration Office foyer of aAL`°,+.r.m N-.wm.er '4aSMuNh balm June 24th, for the issue that comes out on June 30th. wa-n Ion NY. MC mart writing & business development. ..y Celeste Julio. Ph: 604 -928 -2157 or ('anna% LAI 723 -2776 or 72341287. Randy Ired at 12501741 -0153. Email: ladybrave05@hotmail,com w..w.faemxbnaaa Call - ,.intlfzi- Alb

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Profile: Naomi Horbatch, Life Style Consultant and Owner/ operator of Secluded Fitness Celebrating 3 years in business

Eleven years ago a 14 year old, Naomi Naomi likes to share what she's learned Horbatch, just voted the most promising r and often speaks at conferences, hockey official in BC, would never have workshops and schools. Her best believed that within ten years she'd own business advice is, 'plan, plan, plan and her business. Her life dream at that own I I then plan some more, things are time was to work in the mill. 'I thought . p A constantly changing and you have to that was as good as it could get,' she OMPlrC' D EVE .LOP 4A'iE Ni T COR Q'R adapt.' says. But fate conspired to change her 'I'm very proud that I've made it for life. 1 w." 4-Nero 1 three years,' she says, 'but that doesn't Naomi was involved in a car accident lte mean the business has always supported when she was fourteen; through itself. I have had to supplement my iME. 1 rehabilitation and training she recovered income with part-time work; at first I È pretty well. But then at seventeen she thought this meant I was a failure, but was in two more accidents - these is now I know better. I'm here to stay.' changed her life by limiting her career to ate- Seclude Fitness continues increase options. So much so that ICBC sent her it's product line. `I'm a sceptic,' Naomi for extensive testing to determine what says, research everything thoroughly 1 'I she could and could not do physically - before I add it to my services. I am for example she can't sit and work at a constantly learning and I won't ever desk for eight hours a day, nor can she .coNfJTRUCT stop that.' The current product line ice hockey 6 ref or ump softball. 4,,4 includes: After each accident there was a trainer, , 1. a full facility private gym therapy and lots of exercise, so Naomi ^ -,,..rs 2. a personal trainer and life style became familiar with the Port Alberni consultant - each program is gym facilities. And it was from these developed for the individual experiences that her business idea took . 3. a rehabilitation program option for shape. 'I remember feeling and looking injury victims rotten, not being able to move properly 4. an infra red sauna and I would still have to go into a public 5. iridology facility with a lot of strangers,' she says, 6. supplements

'it was not a good feeling.' Y, 7. seminars, info session and A private fitness centre, a place where - ItzS consulting as a life style people could feel comfortable all the . professional time, an on -site trainer and good L 'I know my gym isn't for everyone,' she equipment - but where to start? 'I didn't tr says, 'but if you're ready to make the talk about the idea at first,' she says, 'I commitment to better health and fitness, thought people would think I was stupid I'm here.' either about having the idea or thinking I could pull it off and I wondered if Naomi Horbatch speaking at the NEDC 2003 Youth Conference You can contact Secluded Fitness: anyone would take me seriously.' + in person at 4914 Elizabeth Alberni and 'I started slowly, first by going to the terms of support and program raised in both Port Street Career Centre and Skill Centre, then I knowledge.' Naomi was one of the first Ahousaht; her mother is Lee (from the (250) 724 -6999 took some courses in bookkeeping and to take advantage of the NEDC Ahousaht First Nation) and her two + by phone at business planning and finally I wrote my Mentorship Program and continually siblings are her sister Kaile and brother + or on line at business plan - it took me a month to do upgrades her skills by accessing Cole. secluded fitness @shaw.ca. a first draft.' program- training dollars. She states Naomi's defining moment came at a ;JO sr Naomi then went to Alberni /Clayoquot very emphatically, 'I wouldn't be where National Aboriginal Youth Conference. 1=' Community Futures and was lucky I am today without NEDC!' 'That was the first time I'd been around enough to be eligible for their self- Naomi opened Secluded Fitness on June people like me,' she says, 'young, employment program - this allows you 1, 2002. 'I think my greatest strength,' successful, First Nation entrepreneurs. It to both run your business and collect she says, 'is that I have actually had to was great to know that I wasn't alone U.I. for a year. 'It was a god send,' she do the training and go through the and even more that we all had similar says, 'because when you first start you processes so now as a trainer myself, doubts, fears and experiences.' don't always know what you're doing - I'm coming from real experience.' 'Sometimes the hardest thing to do is so this financial cushion made a big Naomi says her biggest support is her , believe in yourself and to believe you difference.' father, Peter; 'he's always been behind can do it - it's about getting past Naomi's next stop was NEDC. 'My us 150 %,' she says. 'Dad and I did most stereotypes; your own as well everyone ICBC settlement allowed me to buy the of the renovations ourselves so he's been else's,' she says. 'I try to remember that house but I still had renovations and my head contractor, emotional support every day's a new choice and a new equipment to consider, so I needed a and of course the bank of Dad.' opportunity and that growing is not loan. The NEDC staff was great both in Naomi was born in Port Alberni and easy.'

Y .. h Economic Dé odic meal tion (250) 724 -3131 www.nedc.info to promote and assist the development, establishment and expansion of the business enterprises of Nuu-chah-nulth Tribes and Tribal members 20 ,,,.. . -- t914- 2X'l