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5%3 , i t_ Ha-ShiIthSa , --- 'xqi * Y i- 1. J-_mYf.& . 163s.- Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu- chah- nulth -aht since 1974 i Vol. - 1 - Canadian Publications Mail Product 39 No. Jan. 12, 2012 haasitsa "Interesting News" Sales Agreement No. 40047776 Feds yet to appoint lead agency to deal with debris representation from Fisheries and Oceans descend on the West Coast for another "Nobody has gotten back to me yet. I i t By Shayne Morrow Canada, Environment Canada, Public year or more. haven't had any word from either the Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor Safety Canada and Health Canada. Last week, Curtis Dick, deputy chief federal or provincial government to start "A number of provincial ministries emergency services coordinator for planning for whatever is going to hap- have already stepped forward, including Ahousaht First Nation, summed up the pen," Mowachaht/Muchalaht fisheries ' The province has named a co -chair for Aboriginal Relations and feeling of many nations. manager Jamie James said. "That is sur- Reconciliation," the Provincial Tsunami Debris McCaffrey said, adding "Who is going to take charge and who prising, because I also serve as deputy Coordinating Committee tasked with that the list includes the Ministries of is going to coordinate the effort?" Dick emergency coordinator for the Village of - dealing with the enormous mass of float- Public Safety, Agriculture and Labour. said. Gold River." ing debris from the earthquake and The debris field, which is estimated to By its very nature, the Tseshaht chief councillor tsunami that devastated northeastern cover the surface area of the State of tsunami debris field touches Les Sam said his nation Japan on March 11, 2011. California, contains millions of tonnes of on a huge number of stake- has received "zero" infor- Jim Standen, assistant deputy minister wood, plastics and other materials that holders, McCaffrey said. mation. Tseshaht tradition- for the B.C. Ministry of the were dragged out to sea after the "This is a jurisdictionally r al territory includes the Environment, will represent the Magnitude 9.0 earthquake levelled whole complicated issue," she Broken Island Group, province, according to Emergency communities. Even more ominous, the said. which is the crown jewel Management B.C. spokeswoman double- disaster destroyed most of the -a.... Floating out on the open - [ t . of Pacific Rim National Julianne McCaffrey. Fukushima nuclear reactor complex, ocean, the debris field falls . Park. Sam believes Ottawa The federal co -chair has not been releasing radioactivity into the ocean. under federal jurisdictions has a vested interest in pro- named yet and the lead federal agency The first bits of debris may have like Fisheries and Oceans tecting one of its high -visi- has yet to be identified, McCaffrey said. already arrived on some B.C. beaches, 116.. Canada (DFO) and the Curtis Dick bility tourist destinations It is expected the committee will have but the main mass is not expected to Ministry of the and ecological preserves. Environment, not to mention Public "We are working with Parks Canada Safety Canada and Parks Canada, on a cooperative management strategy in McCaffrey said. When the flotsam and Pacific Rim National Park," Sam said. Record rainfall jetsam comes ashore and reaches the "That would include, I would think, the high -tide line, it enters another realm of cleanup." jurisdictions. The bigger question, Sam said, is who "Once it pushes past that, it falls under is going to pay for the effort, which will tests infrastructure 'local authorities, "" she said. be massive - well beyond the current That may be a municipality or a capacity and budget of any First Nation. located on Meares Island, across the regional district, in which case the juris- Hesquiaht band administrator Cecil inlet from Tofino. By Denise Titian diction is clear- cut -sort of. If the shore- Sabbas said his nation could take a Esowista's drainage system was Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter line is on a First Nations reserve, respon- major hit from the incoming mass. in 2005 upgraded with the installation sibility could remain in federal hands. "We're fully exposed, right on the Still, of storm drains and catch basins. "The only time it becomes a provincial open ocean," Sabbas said. "For that rea- the rain posed a challenge. Esowista Peninsula -Tofino rang in the matter is if there are hazardous sub- son, we don't have any fish farms or any New Year with a deluge of rain that "Mother Nature took her toll," said stances or human remains -and we aquaculture. We don't have any safe saw some residential roads close due to Williams. There was minimal flooding haven't seen any of those, yet," havens." where the up severe flooding. storm drains couldn't keep McCaffrey said. Sabbas said in discussions he has had According to Environment Canada, a at Esowista, but according to Williams, Dick said the number of agencies recently, one of the major concerns has record 180.6 mm of rain fell in over the worst flooding was on the Tofino involved could threaten any effective been that some of the debris might be Tofino in a 12 -hour period on Jan. 3. Highway. response. contaminated with radioactive materials That's more than seven inches of water. "We went to town (Port Alberni) that "You have to wonder, when the time from the Fukushima reactors. Damage from the downpour included day and there was flooding all over the comes, who are we going to be bounced Alberni -Clayoquot Regional District road flooding, property damage and place," said Williams. He said he was around to ?" he said. chief administrative officer Russell water turbidity that forced locals on a grateful he and his family drove during Based on Flores and Vargas Islands, Dyson said he has little more informa- boil water advisory. daylight hours so they could see the Ahousaht First Nation likely faces the tion than coastal First Nations. But recent upgrades to infrastructure ponds of water before hitting them. biggest threat, Dick said. "I do know the province is taking the in -o -qui Overall the three Tla- o-qui -aht corn - Tla -aht's neighboring commu- "It's not only our natural resources, but leading role, and I understand they are well. there nities of Tyhistanis and Esowista pre- munities fared Williams said also it affects our transportation," he setting up a working group," Dyson vented damage associated with heavy was some confusion about the boil said. "Everything has to come in by said. "We will be in contact with them to rainfall. water advisory. water taxi or by barge. If [the debris find out how we will be involved." John Williams, operations and main- The boil water advisory does not field] comes in, our boats will not be From an operational standpoint, tenance manager at Esowista explained include any of the Tla- o-qui -aht First able to move. Even our float planes Dyson said it is possible the province that Esowista and Tyhistanis have a Nation residential communities. won't be able to operate. That raises a could ask ACRD to landfill debris when Tin deep well water system and is not con- Wis Best Western Resort, owned whole range of emergency issues." it arrives. That, he said flatly, is not pos- nected to Tofino's municipal water sys- and operated by Tla- o-qui -aht First Dick said his community faces being sible. ACRD operates the West Coast tem. Nation, is connected to Tofino's water cut off for weeks or months, with only Landfill. The sheer volume - millions of "The well goes about 200 feet down system and therefore is included in the helicopters able to transport food, medi- tonnes of wood and plastic from demol- so it wasn't affected by the rain and boil water advisory. Also include are the cine or people. And no one can anticipate ished buildings, boats, etc. - would sim- Opitsaht has its own water system that adjacent Tla- o-qui -aht Treaty Office the health effects the debris may have on ply overwhelm the existing infrastruc- wasn't affected either," said Williams. building and the Tin Wis staff resi- people, especially those with compro- ture. Opitsaht is Tla- o-qui -aht community dences. mised health, he added.

If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa Inside this issue... P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 NTC Vice -president's report Page 2 f Ahousaht takes on post -secondary education Page 3 LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA NEWSPAPER COLLECTION Maquinna house posts find a new home Page 9 (17) 395 WELLINGTON ST. NTC celebrates holiday season Page 12 OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1A ON4 The wild women of TiiUagk Page 13 Page 2 - Hn -Still flt-Sa - Jan. 12, 2012 Jan. 12, 2012 - Ha -Shit th -So - 3

Aa- .ShilWSa newspaper is 1 KLECOS by the LETTERS and says goodbye to Published Request for Proposals Usma Nuuchah wank Tribal Cann, /lk-Shillh-,SB will include letters received from Its readers. Letters MUST be signed for distribute to then tubers of the by the writer and have the writers full nine, address and phone number on them. First NaIiorrs. as well will not he accepted. NTC- member Names can be withheld by request. Anonymous submissions Projects To Address HIV or Hepatitis C in director Larry Pond as other interested groups We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity. grammar and good s and individual. dealing with Lobo) or personal disputes or ` J I taste. We will definitely nog publish letters First Nation Communities By Shayne Morrow Information and original work issues that are critical of Nuu -chap -nnhh individuals or groups. S Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor in this newspaper is contained All opinions expressed in levers to [he editor are purely those of the writer and will f Health Directors, Community Health Nurses, other Health Care protected by copyright and may not not necessarily coincide with the views or policies °lithe Nuu -chah -ninth Tribal Workers and members of First Nation (FN) communities in British be reproduced without written Council u member First Nations. Ile- Shilth -Sa includes paid advertising, but Larry Pond has mired after five yews permission from. Columbia this does wt imply 04,414ilrh-.l or Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council recommends or at the helm of the Nuu- chah -nulth child endorses the content of the ad. welfare agency, Usma. Nuuchah -nnnth Tribal Council This is an invitation for BC FN communities to submit propos- For Pond it was the capstone of a 34- P.H. Box 1383. als requesting funding for projects that address HIV or year career in family and child services, Part Alberni, B.C. - a Hepatitis C issues in your community. and his term marked some significant l'9Y 7912. landmarks for Usma, which has deliv- Telephone: (2511) 724 -5757 The First Nations 8 Inuit Health (FNIH) - HIV /Sexually Transmitted ered child protection for Nuuchah -notch Fast (2511) 723 -0463 and Bloodbome Infections (HIV /STBBI) Program provides educa- families since Ian, Ili. page v. havarhte wan ni the Nuu -shah -nulth I FN The "At that time, f ecbook1 H,uhilllraa 3'34 tion, prevention and related health services to on- reserve. Tribal signed a three -way agree- overall goal is to work in partnership with First Nation communities Council ment with the federal and provincial gov- 'ea- ! HIV /STBBI transmission, and support the care of those 2012 Subscription rates: -. to prevent to is ernments assume delegated rayon,- aril Canada and 040 per I I affected by these infections. Larry Pond S1s.110 per year in a L bilities for child protection," Pond said. in and 045 per .twin / year the USA. ! "Usma was the first agency in the are that there Is a delicate balance countries. Payable tu cite J ti -, foreign ^^ A major objective of the HIV/STBBI Program is to increase aware- province to take on that responsibility." between ensuring the safely of 001000 - Tribal a ' h l' r Nunn- chah -nullh Council. first 24 years, had dele- ble children and following the dictates of Ir l all ness; reduce stigma within communities; promote testing, access For the liana a to prevention, education and support; and provide supportive social gated authority for on -reserve children, provincial guidelines that do not always /Editor /Reporter 1 A - T , Manager ^I ` and since 2004 responsibility for contin- mesh with aboriginal family culture. Steel (Ext. 243) a environments for those vulnerable to and living with HIV or Debora uing care (guardianship) cases in Port Pint Nations people refer to it as (250) 704 -5757- Fax: (250)72S-0463 I Hepatitis C. mewe Alberni. European law," he said. "heir goal is to dabnra..reee,(d uuchahnallkurg The planning committee that will organize the 2012 lo' Junior All Native Basketball Tournament coming up March 18 In the last year, NTC has taken on develop their own law under treaty, and is invit- to March 23 met on Jan. 7 in Nana... and the group received updates on what's been done to date, and had discus- In support of the above objective, the HIV /STBBI Program responsibility for investigations and fam- to creme their own child protection Administrative Assistant sion on what needs to done before 1,500 guests to nie Port Alberni area start arriving. Bruce Lucas, tournament ing proposals for projects addressing HIV or Hepatitis C issues in ily services for off -reserve children in codes and systems." Annie Ross -Watts (Ext. 2261 gel coordinator and coach of the host team, the current junior basketball champs, the Hauriss Wolves, said holds in the First There will be a maximum amount of up Pon Alberni, Pond said. For Pond, who was horn in New 1250)72224 -5757 . Fax: (250) 723-0463 Nation communities. haven't got accommodations worked out its time to make those arrange- goal is that Usma eventually Brunswick and spent much of his life in anniencansrhnnachahnoldkorB area art booking up quickly no if teams their to $15,000 (fifteen thousand dollars) available for successful appli- "Tile will mesa There is a need for many volunteers, from scorekeepers and timekeepers Io cooks and kitchen helpers, in the take responsibility for off-reserve chub Edmonton before graduating high school The volunteer cants. Reporter three anon -Ike Alberni Athletic Hall, Main Mahs gym and the Alberni District Secondary School gvm. drenin the traditional loml dks, meted. in Victoria, Dema represented a full cir- facebook Denise Titian (Ext. 240) form is on the Hashilthsa NTC facebook page under Announcements and will soon be on the tournament ing Ucluelet and Mafinn, Zeballos and cle for his career. get to the In response to feedback from FN communities, the process for dis- (250) '24-5757 - Fax: (2501721-0463 page 2012 JANT Planning Committee. Or email Lucas at brueoIoons(hshaw.ea. Volunteers free admission Tamis. They are all part of the traditional "I graduated from the University of event, the C and as a denive.Mi'ennonnurhehnulrh,arg o . so there's a bonus for your participation. And if you want to take pmt in the planning of the tributing funding to communities to address HIV and Hepatitis to rtilory of Nuuchah- nulth." Victoria started youth counsel- committee would be happy to see you come oral to their meetings. Coto the JANT facebook page for details. infections will change for 2012 -13 fiscal year. In previous years the Usma also has partnerships with five lor in 1974," he said. Audio Video Technician HIV /STBBI Program has supported communities' HIV prevention similar agencies on Vancouver Island Pond worked his way tip within the Mike want (Ext .2îs) all of the FN communi- that are empowered to care for Nuu- children's ministry through 2007, all on activities by distributing $200,000 amongst left 1251) 724 -5757 -341. (250) 723 -0463 for Africa J chah-ninth children. Vancouver Island. At the time he Ahousaht youth bound ties, based on their populations. For 2012 -2013 we will fund FN mikervenBeecmarhuhnu/iharg "In Victoria, we have a partner agency MCFD, he had served as manager of the submit applications for HIV or communities that successful called Surrounded by Cedar. There are Courtenay and Pon Alhemi offices since Ry Denim norm Client Services Representative Hepatitis C projects. about 25 Nuu -chah -nulth kids is care in 2004. Fla-SHIMSa Repone2 Holly Sleeking (7x0'+73) See www.hashilthsa.com under announcements for details. the Victor area. It's not a satellite "Over the years, I worked in Nanaimo. 5757- Fax :125111 _ EME.4 (2501724- 731-0463 agency, however a partnership," Port Hardy, Courtenay and Pon Alberni. r -n holtmeking(a'nuurhahnolrhnrg r. I was already in Pon Alberni when 1 .gypf'Jg-- Pond said. : la 1 Ahousaht -It's been her dream since her Of the six aboriginal authorities on started with Usma," Pond said, ®The Nuuchah -chah Tribal Council's Post-Secondary early teens; to travel the world and coon- who just succeeded me at deadline for applications Is: January 31, 2012 Vancouver Island, only Usma and the -Jeff kind. teer her services to help the less fortu- T - Department's job 2012 to August 2013. (n. khan Tribes are fully delegated to Usma, took over my management at nate. And now her dream is about to at 4 30p for funding from September DEADLINE: ' investigate cases of child abuse and neg- the Pon Alberni office." are available at our website: nuuchahnulth.org become a reality. 11 Applications career path, Please note that the deadline fa salt- lect. Pond said. The other agencies must (In another converging Courtenay Louie, 24, of Ahousaht has \ / who became the first nnaxmns for ont next issue is Hesquiaht, refer stigati ns to the Ministry for Deb Fox croft, e 7 Applications from the following nations. Ditidaht, Ehattesaht, been selected by VIDEA (Victoria works for Nuchatlaht, Hupacasath, Children eand Family Development Usma director in 1987, now Internationalnal Education Kyuquot/Cheklesaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, Jan. 20,2012. Development (MCFD). MCFD.) Association) a. an Aboriginal Youth n Huu- ay -aht, Tla -o- qui -aht, Toquaht, Tseshaht, Uchucklesaht, Ucluelet, After that date. material submitted and Pond said he is proud of the fact that Pond and his wife Nancy, who have Intern to wont for four months in Lusaka, judged appropriate ountabs.etiarans while apprehension rates for aboriginal four grown children, live on an acreage Zambia. _ RN Please send applications to: teed placement but if material is still children continue to rise in the province, in Coombs. It's not a farm, he says, "But VIDEA is a non -profit organization relevant. will be included in the wo_ Usina is bucking that trend with the we have a building on the property with whose goal is to "inspire thought and I Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council fella. ,issue umber of children in care damming. a hit of a theatre. We hosted a number of . In m ideal woad, submissions would anion Canadon global 'issues." They recruit PO Box 1383 n 'Our people have accomplished it by eeminuehy cocoons Mac' rather than hand-writien. ian youth interns to work in deal. Port Alberni. BC V9Y 7M2 be typed working with families and extended fam- In the past several years, however, he 1 Articles can he sent by emaile to oping countries like South Africa. I 1 Fax: 250- 724 -9682 ,, ily to come up with safe alternatives to and Nancy have -changed gears" and hashilthm mutchahnulthcag Louie, a former Common College sni- [email protected] 4 !1Qt. `' A Email: bringing children into care," he said. have acquired a 26-foot boat that they (Windows PC). dent received an application for the I h i Pond everyone involved is acutely moor in Black Creek during the sonar. said Submitted pictures must include a brief internship from a First Nations Advised at to: Family gathered in Ahousaht to sendoff Courtenay bate and wish her well Ahousaht members, please send applications description of subjapsl and a return the college. With her contract at her in Back row left to right: 10000,ay Louie, Ahousaht Education Authority address. during Zambia. from Maa is School coming end and qlm Rebecca Alleo, Louie, Gregory Charlie and Greg Louie. Middle row: General Delivery Pictures with no roan address will Cocoa CHILD DOING IN SCHOOL? uncertainty over whether r not The Louie Front: Flossie Ulan. BC VOR 1A0 HOW IS YOUR remain on file. Allow two - hoar weeks Juniper John,Handle and baby Ben. Ahousaht, Continued on page for return Fax: 250- 670 -9543 year. It is Photocopied or fuzed photographs Email: ahousatpostsecondary _vtlghobnail.com We are almost at the mid -point in the school Legal at cannot be accented.mod Contact: Vrvien Thomas PS Counsellor and Sandy Sam, PS Assistant important for you to check on the progress of your Information i 250 -670 -9589 or 1- 877 -670 -9555 child /children. The current labour dispute prevents teachers in the public system from producing report cards however COVERAGE: The advertiser agrees that the pub- For Ucluelet, please send applications to: call the school to ask for the name of H a-ShiIth -Sa lisher shall not be liable for damages Ucluelet First Nation you can drop by or arising our of errors n advertise. /teachers and their contact information. Although we would like to be able. PO Box 699 your child's teacher 01,4.0) )0): 44 belongs to every Nuu- chah -mdth pers m including those who have meats beyond the mmat paid cover , stories and events, we will f Ucluelet, BC VOR MO Set up an appointment to meet with the teacher or contact passed on and those whoa o1 yet bom. A community newspaper canna exist space actually occupied by the por- wO nly do no Mind lo. Fax: 250 -726 -7552 Email: educationcoom @ufn.ca by email. Ask how your child is doing academically, is without involvement. If you has any great pin yeti ve taken. lion of the advertisement in which them - Sufficient advance notice addressed l"'" Contact: Bernice Touches. ABE Instructor /Post -Secondary Advisor at are na nt poems Suu lo written. r artwork you have donc, please let ,, know so we the error is due to the negligence of their attendance good, are they doing their homework, specifically to flu ,Shilth -Say 250- 726 can include it in your newspaper. F, ,nail hashilthsalwnuuchahnulthyam. This year -7342 - Reporter availability at the time of the sana. or otherwise,cold there they handing in all their assignments, etc. Support your Noun- chah -adth First Nations. the event. i.y Ile- ,Shllrh -Soi 39th year of serving the shall be nn liability for nominscrtion their progress and The NTC Post -Secondary Department child /children to success by monitoring Editorial space available in the paper. 0f any advertisement beyond etc Manager, Kelly Johnsen, P/S Counsellor, them to always do their best, Churl - Editorial deadlines being We look forward to your continued input and support - Lynnette Lucas. Education encouraging adhered to amount paid i for such advedise- Assistant IA contributors Sacco! Klmd Linda Gomez, P/S Counsellor and Cindy Wasted, Education Tel 250 -724 -5757 or 1- 877 -677 -1131 Jan. 12, 2012 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 5 Page 4 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Jan. 12, 2012 Ahousaht woman off to Homes, jobs and independence in Ahousaht are made. all major inherent rights to marine resources for reeks. Once all repairs to All That is stand- Africa help widows trailer homes," roadways in Ahousaht will be paved. commercial purposes. By Denise Tinian "These are good quality fLA9UQUUT" Upgrades to the main wharf and Floats ing in the nay is the development of a Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter said Frank, adding that Aboriginal Frank reported. marine levaras management agree- Affairs would not apryose of them or began in early January, Flt between Nuu- ehah- nulth -aht and Board of Directors Meeting in Zambia m and orphans grants for tit if they were Ahousaht's fishery department reported provide Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the clam fishery went well. Larry Swan DFO. her,- New Year got off to a wonderful below a certain standard. Gardens Coni nual from page 1. and I'm really peed of said The Frank said a fisheries agreement is Clayoquot Field Station at the Tofino Botanical meet affairs) speed'- has been hired as the new Fisheries would be offered a new contract. Louie Rebecca. start for the peoplep of Ahousaht. "They /aboriginal 1084 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino Manager working under the guidance of close and he fully believes Ahousaht opportunity Bu Alleo mother and w to Chief Counsellor John cations and they will he ready to live in followed by decided to jump on the to fee According fishermen be the water as NTC Fisheries Biologist Katie Beach. will out on in her children i like any parent would. . local RCMP detachment 15 days after they arrive," said Frank. CBT Meeting - 7:00 to 1300 p.m. volunteer Africa. O. Frank, the 2012. Special p.m. jobs to pay for "Our people will be fishing again in early as spring It long before Courtenay "Aww, it's been really emotional nor sea pleased to report there were no But the people waster said Dozens of Ahousaht Frank said there has been some job we over the holiday season those homes and Frankan a time 2012," Fmk. The business of this meeting is to approve revised bylaws. Please contact the teamed she had been accepted into the me; I'm really close to my kids and police incidents community and is their inde- fishermen were edged out attic com- creation in the he proposed bylaws. program. always joke about the umbilical cord and jail cells remained empty. when his people will regain office rase our bog to obtain a copy of the f happy see his people have jobs to resources mercial fishing industry in the 1980s and to excited. I don't know what to not stretching that far and for her to pa -Its sign that people are feeling good pendence as the doors to Weir "I'm 90s due to Department of Fisheries poli- wake up to but he thinks the tales Frank said, adding, begin to ripen. Note: n you plan to attend please notify the of and we expect when I get there," she said. the far is...holy crap," laughed about themselves," needs to do more ies and the decline aria, stocks. Government of Canada is available. is preparing leave her home Alleo says she and her sister Anne for community Bogged in the media "Us Nuu -shah -nulth are wealthy peo- will ensure an information package Louie to to help his people become independent. resources right in our back But recent cram rulings have reef- We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. village of Ahousaht Jan. 12 to take part both share concerns about their helmet for suicides, addictions ad bootlegging ple with and guide- finned that Nutrehah -ninth uhI have in a orientation She girl going so far away. Rebecca found a the past few yeas, Ahousaht is yards; its government policy monthlong process. Jean Jackson. Office Manager 316 Maiy St.,. Tofino, BC VOR 2Z0 spend two weeks in learning comfort after speaking with two of her doing much better with more focus on lines that hold us hack" will smoke, Ph: 250 -725 -2219, Cell 250 726 8300 or Email [email protected] susminability and staff members at Maagtusiis School. human services and culture. "The last Wing we ant is taxpayers about conservation, INSURANCE REQUIREMENT Elementary School Principal Ahousaht leadership is preparing to looking after time for the rest of culture. Rebecca ofoeentalion and Timothy A0sdam arc Moth move forward with their new anti- intoxi. Canada to up with m and say During the first week loge our resources OF PROVINCE and her will receive from Cameroon. cant bylaw. The people of Ahousaht in a enough is enough. We need OUT Louie fellow interns Trust va "They say r one 2011 referendum voted in favor of mak- back." Clayoquot Biosphere Zambia considered getting probably six diOerem of the safest areas Nero ing Ahousaht's reserves dry places. The Ahousaht council continues to push AND COUNTRY -I will be (in Saab medications" she Africa); the govemine vi vote very close with slightly over forward with economic development 2012 Call for Projects shots and anti -malaria is . ttnat a said Aden. half of the voter opting for do nears es projects that will see Ahousaht members people who Depart said. Recent situations have caused financial hardship to some The ClayopaotabsphereTmsrlC0.Tlisexchedleanrauncetheremhalbcationeffunds the employed in infrastructure development, Lusaka will be whole new experience Allen, who works as Ahousaht s Wording policy and procedures for type of medical coverage insurance Non- edu- Canada without acquiring any m support nay projects in the amain( community development, culture, Moth her girl. of lawyers and an forestry and seafood harvesting. for Louie, both in terms of climate and Education Director, said new bylaw is in front insured Health Benefits Program through Health Canada does not cover any- available in this Call for ce., arine A aquatic and terrestrial. The CBT has SSO.000 of Ahousaht had dreams of going abroad to volun- Ahousaht committee and is near comple- Ahousaht's new high school is up and BC Medical Plan unless you have culture. Her isolated home one who departs Canada, nor does your Each project will be funded to a maximum of MOOR young peo- Protests a population et about 1,000. Lusaka, teer in other countries since they were tion. The documents will be presented at running with a new batch of written authority form them stating that they will cover you, and what they will has forward to grad 2012. Things the capital of Zambia, boasts a popula- in junior high. Her younger daughter General Meeting to ple looking in here - I suggest you Ahousaht's Annual cover. (Remember the price is much higher US than This Is only one stream of CBT funding. The CBT Ativlsory Committees now annuals. been running smoothly with by tion of million. There are several spo- anted to sign up to help medical Icon.. be held in February. Members will have have check a out to protect yourself and your family). Ensure you get coverage bnary budgets which arealsousedtosupportbcalprojects. Pleaseseeourwebsae If major but liar and Scott Maschuck at the helm. - can and will help It also ken languages there but the official lan- in Haiti Okra earthquake a chance m review the document Principal contacting your local Ravel agency they you, a or contact staff for more Information on applying fordieretionary funding. life changed course after she married vote on it. Plans to pave the roads in Ahousaht are understood that once you have departed Canada and you change your mind gouge is English. sewer - - it Is (flee Travel policy insurance Louie will arrive in Zambia during the and started a family. Once enacted, it will he illegal to have on hold until work is completed on and decide you wish to have coverage too All applicants must completethe Applied n for Funding form available atwww.ciayo- try to you se ends in April, but While Courtenay is still able to foil, drugs or alcohol on any of Ahousaht's line repairs and run-off drainage systems will not cover you In outside the country if you obtain insurance after qumblosphere.org underthe heading What We Do, subheading Grantsóhclrolarshlps. mint' which her dreams. she said one brace are in place. have left. Applications must be received by our office by epos January 26. 2012. Approval of she willill miss the hottest season, which oldie and your in September. curing the her sea- things she will miss is her nephew an excellent new year with lots of -Mars pan of the mold problem. Protect yourself family, funding will be announced by April f 5.2012. starts son tempera as high as 4110' Bois first birthday, which falls on April delightful p jeers coming along," said Water is ponding in the community," aid can rise Questions on this matter are encouraged and welcomed through the Non- want ln the application Please address all or 104F in Lusaka. But even in the rainy IS. She said she would also miss Chief Frank_ Ile said the people are Frank. CBT staff n re adable:0 pnpolvnl, process. insured Health Benefits Program Coordinator (Robed ClueS) 1-888-4074888 in the high seafood and mimed beef hash. cited about becoming proud new Years of dumping grease and cooking questions and completed applications for funding to: season temperatures hover or 250- 724 -5757. .. Rebecca wonders what her daughter homeowners; many have already moved all down the drains of the community of ieb aHumlt g,Managn Director 20s Celsius. tb ereorg 12. Louie and her fellow will be eating in Africa, but says into houses that they will pay for them- nearly 1,000 has led to problems with rebecu@d On Feb. bravest her IS7 Street O H CV0H 270 t l A 1 O Q a O 1- interns will By out of Victoria to South Courtenay is the of children. selves. Ahousaht's sewer system Chief Frank 31.ein 250 725 2219(Tofino once) 250-7258925 Kell) Africa to begin their four-month -long "She's always willing to try new The first batch anew housing is said years of soap scum combined with dings." laughed Allele being constructed on Ahousaht's newly cooking fat have muse a waxy buildup Introducing Canada's. adventure Zambia Louie will work for an Before leaving -i Zambia Comae developed subdivision with more limn- in the sewer systm In called Justice for Women hops e gather upuneemd but nark. ing starts expected in the coming weeks There Ismachinery n place - blades organization Orphans (I WOE) whose mandate is ing laptop comprnns to bring with her. "Six new houses are gong up at the that chop up solids, but the buildup was MBA in Aboriginal and Executive I. Child U Youth Support Worker and safeguard the human She pleat to give the laptops as gals new subdivision right now and two more too overwhelming, homing out some of to advocate tiaras of Zambian widows and orphans. the people she's waking Its because are starting this week. Chief Frank the machinery . The problem has been YuutuJitJath Second Posting Leadership ' . 1WOP is a non- profit, non-government they are sn poor and few can afford reported. In addition, two Aboriginal resolved but Franks asks the community Business and .0.- iw mt mans cambia, m bring such luxuries. be to refrain from disposing of cook fats organizer established aware. Affairs approved trailer homes will my* Seams ALI yaws widow and orphans of their While Court.. 6 looking forward coming in within the next couple of down the drain. SFU's EM BA in Aboriginal Business ness to pox basic human rights. to helping and lemming ohm Afinan and Leadefship cohort responds to the [Laic well represent the organization as culture. she is also look im frward to growing demand by Aboriginal managers she advocates for legal reform and pro- down time in Zambia - Professional, Reliable i, e Understanding, and entrepreneurs. as well as individuals ten, promote and safeguard the rights of -We get a week -long break and to anywhere:" said Louie. She and organizations collaborating with the widows and orphans in Zambia. gm go key Louie's job will be to said she might gone safari or to Specializing in comprehensive Aboriginal' communities, for senior -level A pan of assist IWOP In areas related to commu- Victoria Falls just to explore and to for this management education. Classes will have fun. Band benefit programs 1, nications and information. I la job MBA commence in the in touch w ion her Inspired Executive be to support stall in enhancing SWOP, Louie will keep fall of 2012 at our Segal Graduate School through things like increasing family and the rest of the world through since 1993 m profile cell phone and social media. campus in downtowli Vancouver. their social media and online presence. her blot. hosted a ,r.Yawra.am....rewaw She has already started a blog to docu- The Alleo and Louie families on ment her African adventure. Subscribers going away dinner for Courtenay flormation, visit members Apply nay! For more can go to http: / /thekon.wordpresacom/ Jan. 10. Extended family & how Extended Healthcare to follow Courtenay's journey. made speeches, telling Courtenay beedie.sfu.ca /AboriginalEMBA proud they are of her and urging her to Dental Plans, Pension Plans & In Zambia she will teach clients about basic computer and social media skills open her heart to learn from the people teaches them what she Benefits Administration a:r-a.r-w and conduct arch for the organiza- of Zambia as she tion. She will assist with communise. knows. Louie talked Boos including writing reports, articles Courtenay's father Greg for his daugh- and document the activities of the mini- about his love and pride 411111b her civic -mindedness. He Call or email for a confidential assessment of your anion ter; he praised I Oak. wl.:rnaa,.l.rerlr.lma I from individu- wa Both Courtenay and her mother also asked for donations unwanted current group benefits plan Rebecca Alice are thrilled about the ate. well as businesses for -w.....- ..e.-...-. donated internship. laptop computers that could be BEEBIE SCHOOL "I'm really excited for her; she's to the people of Zambia. OF BUSINESS always wonted to do something to help Allan Plausteiner SIMON FRASER 1550 -1100 Melville Street ® UNIVERSITY Vancouver, BC V6E 4A6 1 Telephone: (604) 568 -806o k ' To advertise in Ha- shilth -Sa RP into.. 1 at 250 - 724 -5757 Benefits Inc. www.rppbenefits.com call Holly Des, And Onset Jan. 12, 2012 - I Ill - Page 7 Page 6- Ha-Shilth-Sa - Jan. 12, 2012 2012 a Cootes Sr. re-elected to lead Uchucklesaht Brrr.... was aka bada boat come up today from the vil- lane [Ehthlateare] with about if par- By Unman. (polar) bear on Anne plc.- HroShilth-Sa Contributor The Uchucklesaht Tribe has 169 eligi- , ble voters, of whom 18 cast ballots in an Port Alberni- Members of New Year's Day 14)-;,..,14`, 71:74,11F1 advance poll, in both the chief council- wri oar' Uchucklesaht no-elected Charlie Coot, r 1 I family in a cool dip lor and Cootes I family elation. A fur- Port Skein. Fred joined her Sr. as chief councillor in an election that a Ito a ' 2- -c- the 47 members voted at the Lawn in the Somass River on New Year's day, dancing on her sis- .!g ', leader against his 4 pitted the long-time -0 the People's ter Christine's tradition of a polar bear swim at the sandbar '10° o, r gp: Bowling Club during our son, Charlie Jr, and Warren - Assembly. across from Tscshaht's administration building. r.e i`' Robinson. a II At 6 p.m., Spence, along with assis- Christine couldn't make it this year, but the family took y y Despite what he called the "family tant electoral officer Tara White of the plunge for her, including four-year-old Dominic drama" of running against Charlie 1r., Snuneynnarw First Nation. and deputy (an man. and three- yeaold (actin Ouvmm. . c .R -.rat k Comes Sr. said he was pleased to be able electoral officer Nigelse Mein. set up a They gathered at I p.m. New Year's day dressed in their *'' to lead his nation forward into a new counting table in the dining area of the bathing suitsi s while people watched from the nearby 'orange cra. club Melding and were toted by the bridge'. With gone. two. three, got'. Ihe polar bears "Wears now a true government, not hl five candidates who witnessed and veri- splashed their way into the cold water - -g an Indian Act government," he said x Morrow fied the counts. Amanda said standing in the cold - M The election took place Dec. 29 at the / Proms by Shay. opens the ballot box to count the votes In the As part of the process, Spence cut sand waiting to rush into the river was / fir Uchucklesaht Tribe's People's Assembly Chief Electoral Officer Kit Spence ..d ' 29, open and emptied the sealed box that the worst part; then changed her mind held at the Port Alberni Lawn Bowling Uchucklesaht election on Dec. üf contained the advance ballots. with laugh. The worst part was tG- - yy 'r - - Club. ing to get warm. i r Halvorsen, who also serves as In the Cartes I family election, 4hn.\ - D^e New Year, Polar Bear swim at the sandbar The vote count, which took place at 6 cialist hired by Uchucklesaht to conduct % Another mother She said it took all the rest of the -\ election marks one Uchucklesaht executive and legislative Wilfred Cootes lr. defeated Roben ° / S on the Somass New Years day. Top photo starting at front p.m.. was the culmination of an agenda the election, said the sm- secretary, said the council would now be Kenneth Comes by a count of 18 to 15, day to feel the warmth return to her Walls, Catherine Fred and Amanda Fred. that included the annual financial audit, of the transitions to local government row: Mande three seats smaller than in the past. with the candidates scrutinizing each body. Middle row: Cody Gus and his brother Hank Gus, and In the introduction of an Official tau. Me new Besides the unfilled Rush and Sam fami- ballot as it was recorded. Amanda not only jumped in once, the hack ground is Samantha Fred. /Es all smiles Wore the Community Land Use Plan and Land "This is the first election under It seats, there is no longer an at-large There was a sense of amicable tension but twice. It left her feeling refreshed group rushed into the freezing water, but 11011) It was Code and discussion of proposed amend- reaty. The [Treaty] Act says elections are winter, she council seat, Halvorsen explained. during the vote count for chief council- and revived, said. to the systenr during the plunge. Catherine to Uchucklesaht constitution. to be held in May, except for the first .n S .hock !Manila morn the The family gathered for lunch after- one," Spence said. -This creates a coun- "The at-large sear was for members who Mr, with father and son, each keeping a and Amanda were no worse for the experience however. For Uchucklesaht citizens, there was a 7'(a1a4 main families. tally es Spence inspected each ballot and wards. definite sense they were taking part in a oil under the treaty. The current council were not pan of the five Now, everyone belongs to either the showed them to the five candidates. day that would go down in history, as is still under the Indian Act" I or 2, Robinson, Rush or Sam Oarasionally, a ballot was slightly the nation voted to elect the council that The Uchucklesaht Council is composed Comes one families," Me said. - m is-marked, and Spence would either will take them forward into a new form of an elected chief councillor, plus smaller council would proclaim he was satisfied that the mark of governance under the Maa-nulth elected councillor from each of the five Halvorsen said the families branches of the Comes have no effect on operations or on Out' was accurate.. declare it a spoiled bal- Treaty. -boo Four-year-old I lot. Each decision required the mail- on thought in family (referred toan Coot. and 2), ing. ilk.' Steve Rush reflected Mat Dominic was a 'Atli plus the Robinson, Rush and Sam fami- Halvorsen said gathering Uchucklesaht man agreement of the candidates. his opening prayer. gung-ht partici- a assembly is a total Mare spoiled ballots lees - along with the four ha oolite. members into people's With of "We ask the Creator to give us the pant in the New Pamela Watts had already been always an exercise in logistics. The 256 and including the advance ballots, the wisdom to make the decisions that will Year's Bay Polar acclaimed to the Comes 2 seat, and Carla members are scattered far and wide. final tally was 26 votes for Charlie make our nation strong and safe,' Rush Bear swim, inking Halvorsen to the Robinson family seat. "A lot of the people here today trav- Cootes Sr., 22 for Charlie Cartes 1r. and said. part with his faint- Spence scar the Rush and Sam families died from Victoria. Nanaimo and the 14 for Warren Robinson. Chief electoral officer Kit Spence, ly during their did not nominate a candid. for council. Lower Mainland," Halvorsen said "We Continued on page 7. T who 6V -lased governance spe- splash at the sand- bar on the Somass. Constitutional amendments unlikely to pass Leh a,. audited financial statements from 90 By Show Morrow days to 150 days. Uchucklesaht election Da-Shilth-Sa Contributor The amendments must be approved separately by majority (50 per cent Continued from page O. benefit of our young people, to re-estab- This is the plus one) of eligible voters. To that end "Thank you to everybody. lish respect in our proceedings- he said, first time we have had so many candi- adding that he plans to make inform Pon Alberni 11110111,11 Uchucklesaht the band is holding a referendum at the lan. dates.. this mane our nation is from council meetings and from the day- have been sicked to approve five amend- Lawn Bowling Club on Saturday, strong," the newly elected chief council- to-day business, such an planning and menu to the nation's constitution, but 28, with balloon from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. lor told the wailing audience. "It sends a zoning applications, more readily avail- 'The Nuu-chahmulth Tuttaqk tuarstuts., the task may be close to impossible An advance poll will be held at the message that we have M do a lot of hard able electronically, for a new generation Quo7asa Office has a NEW Toll Free Number because of the current requirement that Uchucklesaht Tribe administrative office work for our community.- of media-savvy Uchucklesaht members. all balloting must be done in person. on Jan 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Speaking after the vote count, Cartes As the meeting broke up and attendees I -1M8-624-3939 The Uchucklesaht Tribe People's After introducing the package, howev- Sr., who except for one three-year break. filed out of the hall, Cartes Sr. thanked Assembly and Election Day took place er. Spence advised that under the current has served the Uchucklesaht Tribe gov- members for taking the time out of their on Dec. 29 gibe Pon Alberni Lawn Referendum Act, which requires all bal- ernment since 1967, said the dare elec- lives mooned the assembly, and bid Bowling Club. Chief electoral officer being to be conducted in person, it is tion means he will have to be extra-dilh them safe return home to the many Kit Spence introduced the proposed con- unlikely that the amendments will pass, gem in all his dealings, knowing there communities, some of them distant, notational changes for discunsion as pan due to difficulty in getting the necessary was active opposition to the status quo, where they live. of the day's agenda. Kit Spence, chief electoral officer. Uchucklesaht citizen Steve Rush, number of voters to turn out. "I am determined, especially for the The first proposed amendment would At the People's Assembly, which drew tighten eligibility for Uchucklesaht citi- Spence explained that the main effect pose!, the elected chief councillor, rather members from Port Alberni, the home zenship under the Mffi-nulth Treaty. of the amendment would be to prevent than the full Uchucklesaht council, village of Ehthlatarse, Nanaimo, Victoria T'DE Currently, five criteria define entitle- citizens who are not of Uchucklesaht would provide ultimate direction to and the Lower Mainland, just 47 voters IANSTATUS.(r ment for Uchucklesaht citizenship. To descent from panning their citizenship members of the executive within the mined up for the election of councilI IND h OF eamgr he a citizen ow must be a. enrolled down to the next generation. areas of their portfolios when represent- members. Eighteen others cast ballots in rtqTIF1CATE ease of the ele.e- F under the Maa-nulth Treaty andror b. The second proposed amendment ing the Uchucklesaht government in the ads atte poll. In the ---- t-`- registered under the Uchucklesaht would dispense with the current stag; imago, commute' meetings, particularly tion. however, only a simple majority That includes was required, Spence explained. ' \ Indian Band List prior to the effective cared election system, with half of the in decision -making forums. date of Maa-nulth. Those criteria remain council being elected every hvo years. meetings between First Nations. "Uchucklesaht has 169 eligible voters. 1 !-' 17vá um hanged Spence noted that with the current small- Steve Rush said the proposed amend- That means they need 87 people to vote rfWre required - 1 ~~ Criterion c. affects adoption. er council, it makes sane to make a full ment would, In effect, confer dictatorial to make up the 50 per cent plus i one," he said, adding Mat the electorate ¡ Currently, one is eligible for citizenship change every four yeas. powers contrary to the democratic if one has been adopted as a child by "a Amendment three seeks to clarify the process. 'That are of rattles my brain, can resolve to change the system. J(?' -/aT. ljyg:NawrA^a ..ti .:1 when has the author, "The new council can review the Til BLACKS Uchucklesaht citizen under Canadian roles of administration and council, the chief councillor L . law, the Maa]nulth Treaty or in accor- Spence explained. The move would rein- ty to make &cartons on the tly without Election Act and the Referendum Act," dance with Numchahroulth consultation,- Rush said. "I feel that is Spence said. "They can't change the YJ WEDNESDAYS custom." force the required barrier between the ET/MT The proposed amendment would replace two levels of authority. giving excessive authority to one person, requirement for 50 per cent plus one, but . 9 PM the r "a Uchucklesaht citizen' with "an indi- -The people who are elected have a because that person is representing us." they can change process to allow vidual of Uchucklesaht descent." role to oversee the administration, but the -It's not granting absolute power," mail-in voting or online voting. ry '.II m ,]t Criterion d. currently reads: -is a administration people perform the day -am Spence said. -There is a balance, but The current council decided not to 'arAh, rsl Ill +Ot descendent of a Uchucklesaht citiarn." day work." he said. somebody has to have the final ssy." address that issue. They felt it would be ( .; - Mat requirement would he replaced by The fourth amendment generated some Amendment five would extend the proper for the new 'treaty' council to W n eat "of Uchucklesaht descent." discussion from the floor. Under the pro- deadline to hold a review of the tribe's deal with it."

I. Page 8 -1 ta- Shilth -Sec - Jan. 12, 2012 Jan. 12, 2012 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 9 The top 10 healthy Coininuni ty,sateyond Keep mind, body and spirit in balance benefits of the amino prat Lonnie Monk/ Silent Auction °'i ?atis /? iinax ?ins AGM Moving By Shamir! Lewis "I Beyond stand noticing other changes," she Jan. 20 Ha-Shilth-Sa Contributor said. "My mind became more focused 2012 18 and, I for Feb. Maned to notice a shift in living tips myself Victoria It really helped me as an a 1- Reduce the amount of sodium your friends to a walk. If you're at home with /Aran Hall athlete and Vancouver -By merging East and West human being," Brown family eats. We all need some sodium, kids, get active by doing jumping jacks, To be held at in the family room at the explained. cultures, a Nuu- chah -nulth woman is Brown enrolled in an intensive 200- but most of us eat about 3,400 mg per playing tag or dancing around the house, Milian Family and Community Services Ehattesaht will be hoding their annual offering people the gift of holistic health hourmonth-long intensive yoga north- day. That is more than double the or pick a healthy recipe and get the Society at 902A Caledonia Ave. 4 p.m. AGM on Feb. 18 2012 at `him. kpm and wellness with a First Nation flavor. min program in Vancouver, and since amount of sodium we need. Eating too whole family involved in learning how to to moil 7 p.m. Proceeds to a family go For more inforamtion call the band Vina Brown is the creator of `First completing that, she offered classes to much sodium can cause high blood pres- make it. who has found themselves over the office. Spiro' Yoga and Wellness, an independ- the tenants living in her Vancouver sure, stroke. heap disease and kidney 6. Moderate alcohol intake. Many of us Christmas Holidays in financial hard- ent healthy lifestyle venture offering apartment building. disease. Experiment with herbs and enjoy a drink when socializing, relaxing ship It is our goal that we can help Sayachapis Potlatch unique approach to the ancient practice Last Spring, Brown branched out and spices instead of salt to flavour your and celebrating, but chronic heavy relieve is yoga alco- some of the burden this family May 19 of through incorporating the tradi- offered two 'First Spirit' Yoga and food. Use fewer processed and packaged hol use, as well as occasional excessive facing and support them in their time of tional and spiritual values of First Wellness workshops to young people foods and substitute fresh fruits and veg- e of alcohol, can harm your health. need. Part Alberni Nations culture. attending the `Gathering Our Voices' etables, unsalted popcorn or unsalted Drink slowly. Have no more than too -As First Nations people we recognize youth conference and gained the panel nuts for salty snacks. Small changes can drinks in any three hours. Eat before and NTC Post Secondary Education Sayachapis will be hosting a potlatch to our connection with all living things. pinion of nearly 100 youth. Through our mind, body and spirit we Brown hopes her workshops make big difference. while you are drinking. For every drink Application Deadline publicly acknowledge and thank the gain are one with the living world," said mainstream attention, adding that 2. Limn consumption of sugary drinks. of alcohol, have one non -alcoholic drink. medical professionals that helped him in Brown. she r Fin Nation band health rep - Did you know that some sugary drinks 7. Control your portions and eat his extensive recovery since the grizzly Jan 31, 2012 "In order to live a more harm sidentatives across the country will con - can have as many calories as meal? healthier. Reducing portion sixes can bear attack in fall of 2009. The potlatch Port Alberni and abundant life, iris essential to keep r her These extra calories can lead to obesity help us not back on needed sugar, fat will be held on May 190h, 2012, at Maht mind, body and spirit in perfect balance Vyna Brown wants to share the henefB of yoga through her workshops at First "It [yoga] teaches people to be in the and other health risks. Sugary drinks and calories. Look at o a's to incorporate Mahs in Port Alberni - start time 10 and "First Spirit" workshops approach Spirit Yoga and Wellness. moment and to appreciate being in the have re The Nuu -chah-nulth Tribal Council's link or no nutrition and often take fruits and vegetables into your a.m. For further info contact: Walter this challenge in a holistic manner," she moment,"m " she said Post -Secondary Department's deadline the place of healthier beverages such as meals and snacks. Eating a wide variety Thomas @ 250- 731 -4256. explained. er, the now late Elsie Robinson, about explained. real) realize how powerful your is: January milk. Make water your first choice to of vegetables and fruit has been shown to for applications 31, 2012 al Brown, 25, who is a model and ath- her developing aches and pains from the With that, Brown decided to change body is. You can train your body to heal satisfy thirst and keep you hydrated. reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, 4:30pm for funding from September Sewing Circle lete, said she began her quest for better sport. her life through yoga rather than combat itself." 3. Fit to (mess. It's not always easy to high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes. 2012 to August 2013. Applications Each Monday Evening physical health nearly five years ago ailments through western medicine. For more information on workshops squeeze in a workout, but men small 8. Wak life balance for less stress. and inforamtion are available at our when she realized her love of playing "She told me 'You're only 20 years -Fame it !yoga) started as a physical contact Brown at Port Alberni amounts of physical activity can help Working to achieve more of a balance Web site: auuchahnulth.org or in the basketball was taking a toll ong her body. old. You shouldn't have these problems thing. It was my medicine," she said. brown.vina@gmailcom She recalled talking to her gmndmoth- Later Brown realized the many other improve your health. Try taking the stairs between our work and personal lives can NTC Post -Secondary Department: when you're this young; Brown SEEDS hosts a sewing circle every instead of the elevator, getting off ulc leave us feeling more rested and ores. Lynne, Lucas, Education Manager, Monday evening at b:00 p.m. at the bus a few stops ahead of your destination aired, help improve our relationships Kelly Johnsen, PIS Counsellor, Linda Birthdays & SEEDS building 5001 Mission Rd. My journey in Fisheries, and what's next or make walking the dog a family outing with family and friends, and leave us Gomez, P/S Counsellor and Cindy 4. Quit smoking. The health benefits of time for physical and mental well - Wishart, My name is Tina Halvorsen. I'd like to Congratulations Education Assistant Adult Graduation quitting smoking start to occur se share with the youth something ahem my almost It's not always easy, but try to Tel: 250 -724 -5757 or 1477 -677 -1131 immediately. Alter 20 minutes, blood experience working in fisheries and how schedule time for quick breaks through- Ongoing I would like to pressure and pulse rate decrease and by a out the day. When you I made it to where lam now. get home, put Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Port Alberni with my brother year, the risk of a smoking -related heart aside unnecessary chorea and take some My fin. encounter with fisheries began Feb. 14 11. Wes Robinson a attack is out in half For helpful tools and time for you. SEEDS has ongoing registration for in 2009 when I was hired as a fisheries Happy Birthday tips, visit: British can Port Alberni technician for the Uchucklesaht Tribe. I Colombians also 9. Get your flu shot. Getting sick with adults who want to graduate. For more d9Ne= on Jan 27th access the had applied for this job because I enjoy 1 Smoking Cessation Program the can serious infuriation call Ken Watts at 778 -421- - Love you have a by I The Port calling & -1 for free nicotine replace- health consequences for you and your Alberni Friendship Center's 2450. working outdoors, and caring for our great day and a ment gum or patches. Prescription mat. loved ones. By protecting yourself, you Outreach Legal Advocacy Program is nation's resources sounded like some- great year Love ing cessation hosting drugs are covered as bene- also help protect others. an Elder Abuse Awareness and Alberni Athletic Badminton thing I would be interested in. Ellen,Ethan and fits under PharmaCare. 10. Get enough sleep. Getting enough Prevention workshop from noon till 3 Mon. and Thurs. I greatly enjoyed my experience work- Bruce. 5. Spend more time with family and slap can have an important impact on pm. in the PAIL' Gran- Clutesi Hall. ing as technician because I was able to Port Alberni fends. There's nothing like connecting our overall health and mental well -being. Speakers will be representatives from team a lot of valuable skills which asso- Tracey Thomas wants to say Happy with friends and family. Think about Maintaining regular bedtime routine, Mental Health and Addictions and the ciate biologist Sabrina Crowley and biol- Birthday to my Bro Hudson Webster Jr. Adult Drop -in from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ways you can mitt it up for a healthier voiding caffeine before Iced. and being RCMP. There will also be traditional ogist Jim Lane helped guide me through. on January 28th With lots of love from Alberni Athletic Hall. Everyone 012. Put your coffee in a to -go cup and physically active during the day can all presentations. Come learn about what wel- These skills included biological sam- Tracey, nephs /niece and Duke. Wishing come. For Info call Marg 723 change your weekly coffee date with help make geeing to sleep easier. elder abuse is, what the symptoms of please piing. catch monitoring, boat and gear you all the best for year, Bro. You can do 8990. Located 6 km West bust are, how to prevent it and how to of Pon count, and crab surveys. it. Go for it. report is A light lunch will he provided. Alberni al 7666 Pacific Rim Highway. It was a fun and new experience forme Tina Halvorsen ha. completed her internship with Un- a -thluk and is on to excit Birthday wishes to Eva and Willard lust look for the Rig Pumpkin. To register, contact the Pon Alberni and I gained a great understanding of the Gallic Sr Ian. 12. 3 1 F ing new things, like college and the Bold Eagle program. Friendship +999 Center at 250-723 -8281. visit activities related to how we manage our Sending birthday greetings to Kim Gus Diabetes Education Centre the front desk or fax your name and resources. in England an Jan. 19. The week is spent in camp number to 250- 723 -1277. Contact Jeff Tuesday, Wednesday, By the summer of2010, I applied with Uua -thluk fisheries on a variety of first culture Also on Ian. 19, birthday wishes to Jeffries. lance Amos or Margaret again with Uchucklesaht and was accept- projects. In June of last year, we re- where traditional values and customs are cousin x" Deloras Baker in Thursdays taught by elders. The remainder of the Madgen for more information. Email . ed, along with Chris Baader, as a fish- installed the Henderson River counting Groomer. Limited West Coast General Hospital, fence and also collected biological sam- five weeks are spent with Canadian waling. eries technician. The same responsibili- 1 would like to send birthday wishes to

Port Alberni from 8 a.m. I learn -2 p.m. Call ties from the previous year were in place, ples from sockeye in the river. I also had Forces instructors. Candidates rink Allen and Oceannah. First of all to my 250 -724 -8824 for information. as as hors knowledge, weapons handling, navi- ,ai well work related to new counting the experience of conducting swim sur- handsome son, whom 1 love with all my map and compass, aid, fence in the Henderson River. veys in Clemens Creek, as well as in the gation with first heart. I hope you have an day We helped maintain and monitor the 'Omaha River, adipose fin clipping at drill, outdoor field craft, and survival and may all your wishes come true and fence to account for the Henderson sock- Nitiant Hatchery, and calibrating the fish skills. that 2012 will be a great year for you Jasmine Charles, Grade 5, and Art Stewart, Grade 6, accepted a donation to eye escaping into the lake. Around this moult,. Sprout and Great Central I also found a connection to our son. Love you always and forever. From Haahunpayak school from the Tsahaheh Branch of POYNER BAXTER LLP the BMO Bank of time I received an email from Lakes. I am still exploring and feel mom and Dad and family Montreal just before school broke for Christmas holidays. Sharon a Wutke, Lawyers Uchucklesaht regarding some courses Thanks to Utra- Ihluk, I also completed that it's es.import.t to try variety of Continued on page III. branch assistant manager, said the money, $340.70, was raised through cheer, that would be coming up. I was very a First Aid Level I course and a SRT things to see where I really want to be in e almond sales from October to November last year. Haahunpayak interested and decided to take a small (Swift Water Rescue Training) course. life. Prieipal Kailee Carr said the dollars go will toward pros inns, food for stu- vessel operating course (SVOP) and a I'm currently enrolled at North Island Overall, the opportunities excel are dents who show op Residential School - without lunch or snack, and to a books program. There Claims Marine Emergency Duties (MED) course College to complete my upgrading. My available as long as you are willing to Klecko's kekoo *wish lut of books displayed in the school office. Included on the wish list provided by the Nuu- chah -nulth Seafood goal is to complete my General take them. Living in an solaced area is the Twilight saga, Diary a of W himpy Kid, and other popular book series. If You Have Questions About, Development Corporation (NSDC) with Education Diploma (GED) by next year such as hackman has limited job gum. Care provided the help of Kathy Happy nook. I also took so I can continue my education in col- tunities and a lot of the training that I to a Fisheries Observer course thanks to lege. I plan ...siding college in the have taken advantage of required me KLECKO Common Experience Payments KLECKO!! and fall 2012 to enroll in a resource man- expand off the reserve. I wanted to let Individual Claims Uva- thluk. With enough dedication of appreciated The following generous the that if you put your mind community members a time. 1 successfully completed the sours. agement program. youth know businesses made The National Residential Schools Settlement We would like to express our grautu, our community Christmas.rid l party a es. My jemmy has just begun and I am to it, and with enough dedication, you all in nurses and staff at West Haven succeSS, and brought many smiles, and a delicious Finally, by 2011,1 decoded to apply to not sure where this path in fisheries will can accomplish whatever you want in to meal to all our community members. we for lovingly caring for our late sister. e appreciate CALL US...WE'LL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council as a bring me. I plan on taking the Bold Eagle life. I would like to thank Uu -a -tuck for your token of kindness, and we wish alt a very Cecilia Mabel Sport, who passed peace- you fisheries intern. I'd heard about the imam training, which is a five -week Amy this memorable experience and I hope to Healthy & Prosperous 2012, Thanks Again. early morning of December 6, position from the biologists assisting us Reserv Basic Military Qualification see you in the future. fully in the Toll Free 1- 866 -988 -6321 2011. Ina o nu, ant First Nations with our duties in Uchucklesaht the year (BMQ) program located in Wainwright. Tina Halvorsen Sincerely, Sister Fran Men ook, broth- before, and knew that they hired for these Alberta, in the summer because it sounds Tina Halvorsen completed bee term as w wlfo mI w.aa +cow w rim wart /.,sow naxroa er Phil Lucas, brother 1.G Lucas, sister u / era/ ry /w.sow. sel/ PERSONAL SERVICE...GUARANTEED positions every year. exciting and like something I might be an Ua-a -thluk fisheries intern in early Moss and husband Ray Moss. As successful applicant, I worked interested in. December Goad lock Tina( Rita Lucas Jan. 12, 2012 - fin- Shilth-So - Page 11 Page 10 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Jan. 12, 2012 Birthdays & Congratulations Services Offered Young girl makes a CEDAR WEAVER/ TEACHER' CLASSIFIED ADS r - - Earrings for regalia, elders, etc. available Born on Dec. to teach at workshops, confer, For Purchase Artists 17,1992: schools, etc (Material inch. Hats bas- Tattoos TOR SALE CEDAR WEAVER: Bluebell caps, bridal Jeffery Kyle kets, headbands. Phone to order or can big holiday impact I by Rick -linage Watts - floral bowler, for sale. Traditional hats, at the BC barter for what have you (fish). 250- Creat headdresses. bracelets for trade. Email: Hello. I would like to thank all (hose deliver them personally to their homes Women's 591 -8199 t Call i reataehnes . 'books: sandrahsam(álivc.ca. Katherine Little, and to get a with them as they Hospital. In Mat helped 11- year -old picture DELIVERY SERVICE: Serving coastal $!II each. All sales AUTHENTIC BASKET WEAVINGMo Ambrose, received their gift. 1 (250) daughter to Dwayne and Stacy attendance First Nations point A to point B delivery p+nwcrds go to GRASS: picked and processed by Linda Ahousaht" Thank you to Katherine's grandpa s my mom in her "Spirit of Giving service from Pan Alberni with delivery 1724-4931 drags Vans Edgar of Nitinahl 3 comer, sharp and Katherine and I had a conversation at the (Mani. Sam and grandma Ruth Sam Arlene an. Call Charles at 250 -723 -3555 or Scholarship rund. swamp grass and cedar hark. Please cell beginning of December. She mentioned and their friends from UWC who con- tanks (nee email kaanuwish(r?shew.ca. lall Caledonia 741 -4192 in Nanaimo. .w great it would be to help sate of tributed a large amount of toys towards Howard) CUSTOM ART FRAMING SERVICES' NUR 250- ]24`3131 FOR SALE' Drums mode to order. Pleas

Om families here in our own community. the toy run. All that was donated went to Mary Howard, Maud Moms, the now Four Directions Photo and Framing. Call t all Eft 1250 723 8369 or 250-730-19 1 fi Congratulations to my daughter and Dam FOR SALE: 40' Breckenridge railer. So together xtt 14 families in total for late Simone Dawson and Irene Jim at 250 -723 -7578. u e, Dylan on their newborn baby girl Leak I in. 1 bath. kit hengiving roam, elect, c rote messages Christmas. Thank you Howard (Great, Great Grandma) TS C TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving m ,:tVig LES ban on Christmas Ere! Such a special l' propane ...micro man. Good SAM through Fatah ok. all so much for your Wow, it's been 19 years. I cannot And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tan Gus, ( 'ONSl'Rt I("f ION gift! Love you! OMG I'm a grandma! Alt111.1C condition, 3 scars old. $301010 o.ors. Good In a short time we help. it's been that long already. 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Love mom. Salvador and Dessa! believe for single Paton. coupe Looted al with the food Phone; (250) 724 -3975. had a great Along Some days it seems like you were just (suss ism, can be mused. Call 250.725- MEETING FACILITATOR( response. hampers, clothes and a six or seven year old little boy coo-us Catering :x40 or 2511.26622J3 for more inlñrum- NFC.OTIATtIR: Are Katherine's idea toys, Katherine also telling me that you were going to do you tired of meet- Happy 47th birthday to r Smell events tion of viewing. bought Christmas plat- ings going all night long, never finishing was to gather food Valentine Dome, for my dishes every day for me. And Food CREATOR'S OWN SEAL OIL your the agenda, going around in circles'! 20 ë` clothing ters and made a list of cheering the lady Braves on running Decorating W source of OMEGAS, Both Omega 3 and Ian. 12. We love you. t s, cReH years experience and proven track record. "Serving the people in a ciDavi.d ande toys to help L- -,{ elders and families art side. Awe my boy, time has Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA's) Tina and the boys. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Oren., hat Ft respectful WaY Ameba-walk families through - sit who have lost a loved flown by. You and I have come a long with affordable rates. (the good fatal. Available from Faith and rJflorauaa Uxmt Annie rA)hd Watts, Wealth -tsah @ 8501724 -2603 or out the holiday one. So for two days way sonshine. The things you have 4.16. we moan.. Richard Watts (u) 85017242603 Mete (cal) 731 -5795. Available any time. alo season. She had my mom. my stun, arcomplished has made me proud to 250-731-4639 or [email protected] 731 -5795. gob Rapos Happy 26th birth - SPEAKER AB - : I'll be available Katherine and myselfr, FOR SAI E; Noes at 399 F'sowista. In ewsttsavaa,aonuexal.az.varssePSalrzaurr the support of !J day to Nicholas Gus your minima. When I hear people for Workshops and public speaking for P 8 quiet location with ocean and forest views. were busy baking I Maa 9tusiis school g n J Cambia) for Jan. compliment me on the job have people who live with F.A.S.e. (2 315- FIRST NATION WIoDCRAFTERS aso tot pasmes. ( Includes bad and breakfast business with offing out boxes 14. Love you.o mom, done, it makes me even more proud, 218& I was born with this Sept. 26. 1969. Katherine Little 11 wore an airs hat specialising in cultural resources grooms and self containol apartment. the Elevenplan were dad. Julian and because it is the way you carry your- Tim Manson. to deliver her gifts in Ahousahl. and other value added latest 5275,000. (250) 725-3482.P. echo for food filled and specially girls. self. Very respectful, cultural, and ODD JOBS NANTEO A anyhomeless 0000ee0 products and FOR SAI I Inquahl Place of Learning nations and at the Christmas concert delivered right after dinner. intelligent young non I have raised. woman t looking for any sal jobs, Anne Robinson has some new tablesruble echoes available for Dec. 15. The best part of seeing our daughter giv- 1 C. on Continued from page 9. Thank you myy wahine for being wiling to do anything. Please call 250- 700 APacific Run Hwy sale. Shipping charges will apply. The 1:1.t.F.m.7.r772,7'sx.""rere=7 On Dec. ill. Katherine had a clothing ing these gifts was the joy she brought to Happy birthday to Oceannah. I hope who you are. I love you forever. And ]20 -9800. Poet Alberni, BC tables are length X 3e wide X 2e. high: rive that took place at Me Lighthouse so many people. To see their smiles, their be think- CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, you have a wonderful day. Will always remember who your favorite ph:200.720.8907 8235 each. The desks are adjustable.I llaClry all day. great appreciation for what this Floral for There were tables and tables of love and ing of you on your special day. Love you Indian Is... is your momma :P Love bridal bouquets, sale. AM fir: sal .72089e1 85335 each. Call 250 -fi]0 -1191 Crystal House ofr hen -Cher donations of clothes, from baby clothes young girl was offering them from her Traditional hats, headdresses bracelets always, from Auntie Strawb, and Uncle Mom, David, Brianaa, Shauntelle, finmadon,wYdaaneral(jahaw.ca Tool Principal. Aboriginal Fashion o teens and adults. Also there was a heart, Beaky and kids. and Alyana. for trade, email FA0P1OYMpra WANTED Heavy Denise Wlliams. Resigner generous donation of toys to help out Randy. Katherine, with the help of whupeRn weaverfashaw,ca; to Ceder Cal crank Opemmt looking IMaInrk- laws., AC hat day. her uncle, sponsored a child through Weaves, baseball caps, bridal floral bou- Call Frank August at 250- ]351Jri5. At the end of the day there was only a World Vision. By doing this she inspired quets, for sale Traditional hats, head - Phone. OSIO 382,374 couple of bags Inn of all that was archer young girl to do the RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL d esse traditional bracelets for trade. Accommodations your1 wincheensmiliermotna brought down, which she wanted to drop same. Katherine has always been a lov- [email protected]. email: FOR RENT: A non -profit organization Rat the salvation army. It was great to ing , caring, respectful person. Always COMPENSATION AND HEALING 74144 y^'n:,.QZáryPat.ff Marine has rooms to none the day, week or ere all the families come down and leave putting others before herself. ' a Shzwn: Moxnenn month. Very reasonable rates for Room 1 with bags tilled of clothing. We give thanks to Ahousaht chief and FOR SALE' 150 HP Yamaha 2 stroke out- Also, there is a Boardroom M+zsarilawll ' [L.?Süi3lF Ive and Board. Cí On Dec. 23, Katherine spent close to council, Toll. Coop, Maagtusiis TIME IS LIMITED TO APPLY! board motor with 720 hours. Excellent run- available for rent. Phone 723-6511. Fiwtilt 300 on groceries for the six families School, Simon and Irene Joseph, Bonnie ping condition. Complete with controls and NITINAHT L KE MOTEL: Open year that she had chosen to give these food Thomas, Sacheeo, Paul and Michelle gauges. $5000. Mso have custom built *rafting a,oanywwunamnpa4cwaa.r rssaaam world-class round, Coastal rainforest and 7934147 m 719-11wIX miners to. She purchased six turkeys Robinson, (Mali. and Ruth Sam, Ohio. THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA powder coated pod that had been mounted toy bowl recreation endat your doorstep! For fern, long with belie material items for a Crystal Sam, Sherri Little, Ina Campbell on an 18 and , foot Double Eagle. Good no...tees.% lions and other information can 250Á45- amity. and Harold and Kathy Little, Richard HAS IMPOSED A TIME LIMIT ON Condition. $1000 Contact: 250 670 1131 or Gum. Cirania, 3g44. REPRF7ENTDFSIGI($: First Orovesstrec Thank you Ahousaht chief and council Little, Kenny Little for your money and 250 730 2231 FOR SALE O R RENT Great commeo Natrons Graphics, Specializing in Native Pm bra. Inc your generous donation toward toy donation and anyone else that con- WHEN YOU CAN FILE A CLAIM FOR FOR SAI.F-: Custom made nets cal opportunity. Great location by Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sins). Katherine's give away. Katherine had urban! to helping Katherine. 8501923 -9864. Tseshaht Market on Pacific Rim Highway. All types of Native Graphics. Celeste HEALING AND COMPENSATION FOR FOR SALE: 18 R Double Eagle highliner for office, etc. Asking $80,000 for quotes and poked to the meager at Toino Coop Sorry if I missed anyone. It was not Daniel Blackstone Also ideal Howard. Email prices. withal.° hp Johnson and new yamaha or ant for 51,000 a month. Call Richard desigusatpnallsom 1 which he donated $100 for her to intentional. Without your support this Community Development& 'crania SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE 9.9 kicker, New canvas top, new radio.. or 250 -731 -5795. top. She also received a box filled with would not have been possible. Every lit- Mental Health: Watts, 250 -724-2603 Comes with trailer. Numerous extras. For 3- bedroom upper house for Wanted food from Simon and Irene Joseph from tle bit helped and in the end made a huge Rswanw FOR RENT' THAT WAS DONE TO YOU AT RESI- $13,500. Call 736 -1176. wools., rent near Nnaimo College -VIE and Pon Alberni. difference in making someone's WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, FOR SALE: High end 16' double eagle Meetings. Formal or Informal amenities such as school, Nanatmo Ice December 24, Katherine sorted out the Christmas very special! mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt DENTIAL SCHOOL. boat, with 85hp mere, johnson kicker, 18' Cultural Awareness Rink and malls. Beautiful quiet location. rood boxes and was able to fill enough Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and 916552 or trade beads. Le msg. For Steve and Elsa tailor and lots more, $3900. Conte Bill Has 1.5 baths, big fenced yard with fruit saran families, each containing bag Happy New Year. bkckstoridlshew.ea John a 604 -833 -3645 or c/o 6141 -720 6 Moore at 250 -723.8249. trees and patio, f/s and dlw. Shared old f r prawns donated my St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. by dad (Harold Much love from Dwayne and Stacy FOR SAI,F; 16 ft. runabout boat, 50 hp waking kites tenant N/p and hydro with DELP WANTED; Need work experi- Little) and brother (Richard Little). With Ambrose, Katherine Little. her brother FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Mercury motor, and trailer, needs some with lid. CEDAR WEAVING and Ns. References required ence? The Port Alberni Friendship Center er little green elf hat on she went house Dwayne, and little sisters Marissa and work. Moving. Rice is right. $950.00 oho. Small pet nego with ad. Suite long -term by wii-nuk is seeking interested applicants for to house, knocked ore the door to offer a Monica. For more info call 724-3049 tenants. Please call 250-585 -6065. Volunteer positrons including: Reception Pi to these families She wanted to Mary Martin. SCOTT HALL, LAWYER 250- 918 -0316 and Youth Workers. We are seeking indi- R..1.17114 mauls that are reliable, committed, firs: hopping baskets, whalers hats, skins, . ) i 't ble and of good character. Hours per capes & more. Classes available week may vary. If you are interested, please contact Jeff at 723 -8251 to pick up McIntosh I Norton I Williams a Volunteer Application Form. Certified General Accountants DIABETES Employment Wanted: Heavy Equipment Operator looking for work Call Prank WATTSH INN 5201 Hector Native Basket -Weaving BEAR August at 250 -735 -3485. (250)724 -2601 "Specializing in First Nations taxation, X -mats ornaments, EDUCATION Road, Pon Alberni, B.C. or cal 731-5795. One Bedroom rooms Lost and Found auditing & strategic management planning" Easter baskets, etc. 1 P available, own shower and toilet facili- Mal; A drum contained in a blue drum -800 -435 -6625 Please -order CENTRE Jay R Norton, FCGA, CAFM u pre ties Nuu -chah -ninth rate available. bag wither Killer Whale design cola ba.... Cory McIntosh, CGA, CAFM, CFP VICTORIA - TOFINO - UCLUELET Kathy Edgar (250) 715 -8013 West Coast www.bearwanshrnn.com It was left under the elders' canopy at lio`- Daly Stadium during Tluu -piieh Games. Mike K Williams, CGA, DipR - - General Hospital Contact Cliff Oleo at 256704 -5757. Jason S Moore, BA, CGA PORT ALBERNI NANAIMO - unlcer All About Art Tuesday, Wednesday, LOST' Evan's drum,last had on April 2. 204 loon, 4445 Gertrude SI.. Port Alberni, BC V9Y 617 DUNCAN - PORT HARDY TSAWAAYUIIs ELDERS: Are requesting Seeking 2011 (Man nulth Treaty Celebration) It I Bus: 25n- 724 -0185 Fax: 250 -724 -1774 Tan Free 800 -724 'H185 volunteers to came and share your time Thursdays Native Arts and Craft. his name & phone number inside, would dancing, aloe to us to have it returned. Was with us. Singing and drumming, 8 AM -2 PM Traditional A non -Traditional mean storytelling, crafts of any kind players. Contact a very spectral gift from his grandfather. To advertise in Ha- Shilth -Sa call (250) 724 -5757. Next deadline for submissions is Jan. 20. Come and share some special times with 250 724 -8824 Melody & Evan 250 266 2507 or melody .. Please call Bunt at 724 -5655. [email protected] Charlie @me.com. 8

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Ever since conducting a review [than some Western methods]." of its operations in zoto, Uu -a- Making time for these cultural demonstrations is one way Uu -a- thluk, the NTC's fisheries management thluk can help nations taking part in the forum build relationships. organization, has been working to improve This includes allowing time for songs, dances, and gift -giving. how it takes care of business. Leading these "Our way is to do things publicly," says Dennis. "This is how we do improvements are four Nuu -chah -nulth Ha'wiih business... My personal goal as a committee member and speaker is and their supporters, collectively known as the Uu -a- to bring to life more of these practices." thluk Implementation Committee. Trained as a speaker since childhood, Dennis sees the value Back in 2010, Nuu -chah -nulth Ha'wiih tasked this in an organization that recognizes Ha'wiih and other traditional committee with implementing a set of 18 recommendations. management roles. "These are not just roles and responsibilities These recommendations included finding ways to incorporate from loo years ago. They're relevant today and we need to remember traditional practices into meetings and programs, improving that," he says. administrative accountability, and He is especially honored to take focusing on the cultural aspects of part in the upcoming daylong forum - resource management. scheduled for February 6, 2012 -as the As an organization with ' person responsible for seating. and ac- responsibilities for fisheries harvest knowledging. Ha'wiih and other partici-

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ti of communities. Uu -a -thluk is of recognizing family position, rank, directly supported by a Council of and authority. Ha'wiih, their representatives, and "It's an exciting time," says Dennis. Nuu -chah First "We [the Implementation Committee] staff from -nulth Members of the Uu -a -thluk Implementation relearn some Nations who meet to discuss Committee watch as Ca slits (Stanley Sam) explains have to go- out and

ç fisheries practices. Others we are just bringing The Uu- a -thluk and advise on various his painting of Ahousaht's traditional government. the year. forward. We want to demonstrate Implementation issues throughout Through the recommendations, Council participants what we as individuals can do to improve and support who Committee includes directed Uu -a -thluk staff to improve Council of Ha'wiih represents our people in a good way." Wii-tsuts-koom (Anne meetings and program delivery. To date the Uu -a- Together committee members are bringing forward a number Mack), Natch -qu -a thluk Implementation Committee has spearheaded of changes requested by Council of Ha'wiih participants. They will (Derek Peters), Thla- changes in communications and administration. continue to improve Council operations under the guidance of quas (Georgina Amos), Now they are planning a forum where Council of Ha'wiih and Nation representatives. H'ayuupinut (Bill Keitlah), Ha'wiih participants can design processes for "Just as the meaning of Uu -a -thluk is "taking care of," a core NCN decision -making, conflict resolution, and best principle, we can be helpful and take care of one another. That is the and Kee- kee- kah -yah practices based on Nuu -chah -nulth traditional goal of this entire process," says Dennis. (Willard Gallic). Committee governance. For more information about the Uu- include Ca slits supporters For Wit -qii (Robert Dennis Jr.), official speak- a-thluk Implementation Committee (Stanley Sam), Poot -lash er for Huu- ay -aht Tyee Ha'wilth and commit- or the February 6 forum, contact

(Harold Amos) and Wig -qii I tee member Natch -qu -a (Derek Peters), these Norine Messer at 250-735-4111 or (Robert Dennis Jr.). changes are an important reflection of how [email protected]. Nuu -chah -nulth people are moving forward in a modern world. On left, Dawn Foxcroft and "We should remember our cultural teach- Norine Messer of Uu -a -thluk ,, Uu -a -thluk Vision ings and let them flow into the present," he assist during an implementation kti- Statement says. "Our culture is often stronger in address- committee meeting. Pictured -.s- "id ing the needs of people. Demonstrations of far right is Tyee Ha'wilth Our Ha- ha- houlthee are ) culture go farther and have more substance Wii -tsuts -koom (Anne Mack). `^rT - / managed sustainably for z.__,.. future generations, consistent with Nuu -chah- nulth knowledge and values. oar, VimA%Cosimreirians Our healthy, abundant ../ Retati+aenWps ,nariy».3 '4° Llsltei nk resources help us meet our tiracnnit food, ceremonial and "4143 societal needs, including providing an economic base to our communities. Gwierrol te. \NMa 41,i74)04 viq OA' gQq:)e.ck y+ 4 pint-,.. C. ale Uu-a-thluk I . 4S4:41. ,t4 i'.t Box 1383 CulitQ L Port Alberni. B.C. onso9e Lita- . V9Y 7M2 -tP e-11i

4.inete 1/444 Ph: 250.724.5757 Wise tgrsl: Fax: ! eg 4r>! S 250.724.2172 irt info . At - Set are N y-- '-- Lhm sOts1 ~ ts+c.,ckìan www.uuathli.ak.ca Artist Kelly Poirier created this illustration to represent -r '!j{ettartisbi Q the goals of the Implementation Committee. - .t9.4.6+v,t (DAL n`'/._r JAI' ,,Nt - r 40- ,t+41 i