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REAL MEN reserves—have their lives threatened can always be made, choices for safe, non- daily. The perpetrators can be Aboriginal threatening and respectful attitudes to DON’T ABUSE or non-Aboriginal. They are almost women and other men. he marches and walks that were always men. First Nations, other levels of govern- held across Canada in memory Violence against women is not just a ments, and many organizations and agen- of missing and murdered Indig- women’s or an Indigenous problem. It is cies, have a real role to play in all this. Tenous women in mid-February shone a a human issue. More importantly, it is a But nothing will really change until the matter for men from all cultures to begin light on a painful issue with some stag- attitudes of men towards women—their dealing with. Power and control through gering statistics. sisters—go through a transformation. Indigenous women are four times as violence has no place in our homes or We already have many good role mod- likely to be murdered in Canada than workplaces. None. els around us of what it means to be a true non-Indigenous women. They are also Whatever the cause of the anger, or three times as likely to be victims of the many other weaknesses behind the warrior…a real man. It is time to raise our violent abuse. violence, men have to stop enabling such hands to them. Our women—at every level, from every actions through their tacit approval of And it is time to stop looking the other social status and whether on or off misguided tough-guy images. Choices way when angry men lose control.

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Deadline for editorial and advertising COVER PHOTO: Kyle Joe, a 16-year-old star rugby player from Stz’uminus is on the is the 15th of every month. ball in this photo taken by The Sentinel’s Tricia Thomas.

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COUNCIL PUTS OFFER BEFORE COMMUNITY SNUNEYMUXW TO VOTE ON CLAIM

embers of Snuneymuxw First Nation will be voting in the near future on a proposed settlement of a long- Mstanding specific claim. Sometimes you think The nation’s council unanimously decided in early February to put an offer from the Government of Canada before community you’re so close to settle- members. It involves a 79-acre former village site near downtown ment on these things, Nanaimo that was lost in the early 1860s to what was then known as the Nanaimo Indian Band. and yet so far. Chief John Wesley said council’s decision followed a thorough review of the offer by council, staff and the nation’s lawyers as well as the supportive views expressed by Snuneymuxw members including elders. Chief John Wesley “We’ve been fighting for things like this for 30 years,” Wesley said of the specific claim that was made to Canada in 1993. “Deal- ing with things like this is very difficult, and not just from a First Nation’s perspective,” he said. “It’s government and bureaucracies. Sometimes you think you’re so close to settlement on these things, and yet so far. It’s like one step forward and ten steps back.” Chief Wesley said the nation has assembled a special team to carry out a community engagement plan over the next several months. “Council is committed to ensuring that members are fully informed and consulted in advance of any vote,” he said.

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REACHING ATHLETIC EXCELLECE THE RUGBY JOURNEY OF KYLE JOE

Kyle Joe

By Tricia Thomas

ixteen-year-old Kyle Joe is a auctions. His grandfather Sam Norris and hard-working student living at aunt Kristin Thomas held a loonie/toonie Stz’uminus First Nation. He has auction and poker night at Halalt. Sbeen a dedicated rugby league player for And in January, his mother Elaine several years and now has his sights set on started an online donation page called becoming a great player and traveling the Rugby Travel on the crowd-funding web- world through his sport. site, gofundme. Kyle is one of 28 young athletes chosen At the highest level of sport, perfor- for Western Canada’s under-17 selections mance and success require discipline, set- squad. Starting on Feb. 27, prospects gath- ting goals, strength and, of course, sup- ered for a one-week development camp at port from family and community. One Shawnigan Lake School, Rugby Canada’s youth is on his journey to athletic excel- centre of excellence. lence and he needs our support. Kyle’s dad Marvin Seymour, who knew To help Kyle make his dreams come team sports could bring many benefits for youth, introduced his sons to the game of true and read more about this young ath- rugby at an early age. A former all-star lete go to: http://bit.ly/1Dvuq1a Kyle kicking ball during match youth player, Seymour continues to par- ticipate with the Cowichan Rugby Foot- ball Club men’s league and helps coach youth teams. “When Kyle was in the U-14 BC team, they travelled to Ontario and it was a really good experience.” Seymour said. “I used to play rugby and it brought me around the world…so if they work hard to achieve their goals, there will be a bunch of open doors.” Kyle was recently invited to represent BC in the elite youth 7s at the Las Vegas Invitational, the largest rugby tourna- ment in North America. But such oppor- tunities come at a cost. Family and friends have stepped up to support Kyle’s quest for greatness. Steve and Kristy Hale, his first coaches, have helped him fundraise. His family have held bottle drives, 50/50 draws, raffles and

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SALISH SEA SENTINEL 5 THE INDIAN IN THE CHILD Powerful carvings by Darren Blaney of Homalco will soon be installed at a Campbell River school as a lasting lesson about residential schools and their effect on the children in all of us.

Darren Blaney with the work in progress

By Patricia McDougall

he smell of free-cut cedar fills the air on the approach to In the centre is a transformation mask, the ‘Indian in the child, Darren Blaney’s workshop. Inside, cedar is everywhere, two masks in one. The outer mask of yellow cedar represents the Tfrom small key-chain size paddle carvings to 18-foot colonialism that attempted to assimilate First Nations people and planks one foot thick. Projects are in various stages of comple- the policy of government-funded residential schools. An inner tion. As with the ebb and flow of the tides, the pieces transform as mask is of darker red cedar. inspiration hits and creativity flows. Flanking the masks are carvings of a raven and a wolf. Raven, Lying on a workbench are carvings in progress of a raven danc- in traditional stories, always called the meetings, getting every- er, a wolf dancer and two masks. Renowned artist and leader, the one together. Raven was called upon to deal with any issues that councillor for the is working on a project arose, he said. “The wolf is where our people come from, part of that will reside in Southgate Middle School when completed. the creation story.” Darren’s inspiration began when he heard from his son about When complete, the carvings will be mounted on a cedar plank the naiveté of fellow classmates with regard to First Nation cul- and installed at the school, becoming a part of the teachings about tures and traditions. The art piece is comprised of carvings repre- the deep-rooted impacts of residential school. senting the impacts of the residential school system and Blaney’s Most cultures have creation stories. But all too often in Canada, telling of his own nation’s creation story. the dominant culture does not understand First Nation traditions

6 SALISH SEA SENTINEL A CARVING FOR AN ELDER

AT THE WORK BENCH, Darren crafts jewelry from gold and silver. He is surrounded by many tools as well as some of the first pieces he created as a reminder of the evolution of his art. A gold hummingbird pendant is prominent on the bench. If available for sale, it would be worth about His designs are also used by other Homalco carvers $3,200. But instead it is being raffled for a good purpose. “This is for a raffle to help an elder get some breath- ing room on her debts,” Darren said. He has sold al- most 200 of the 250 tickets at $10 each. When they are all sold, he will draw the win- ning ticket and pass along the money to the elder. “I am thinking of doing this annually to help elders out of debt,” he said. “Some- times the way elders get into debt is a form of elder abuse. But I won’t just give them the money to help out with their debts. They will also get some basic financial counseling so that it will not happen again.” On his Darren Blaney First Nation Carvings & Jew- elry Facebook page, he acknowledges each ticket sold with a personal message: “Best of Wishes and Luck in the opportunity to win”.

A ring is shown to a visitor

and culture. Even with the evolution of information technology and an openness to share history and stories, it is still mystifying to many why “Indians don't just get over it and move on”. Darren figured that his son’s experience of fellow students not knowing about the effects of residential school on generations of aboriginal peoples was a good place to start educating. The media and other forms of information often do not do justice to the facts around children being taken away from their parents or the horrific experiences many young children endured. This is Darren’s way of telling the story. “The mask symbolizes the loss and reclaiming of their culture.” Blaney wants the kids to understand residential school. His Darren (left) sold raffle tickets at the recent Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council annual general meeting. Among those purchasing tickets were, from hope in telling this story and the presence of the carving in the left: Chief James Thomas who is the NmTC chair; community planning school will remind the students of the impact of the residential advisor Bronwen Geddes; and Tsawwassen councillor Laura Cassidy. school system to his people.

SALISH SEA SENTINEL 7 SPRING AROUND THE SALISH SEA

Eggs were transplanted by Roger Elliott of Stz'uminus (right) and Kenny Thomas of Work continues repairing damage from the flood MANAGING SALMON EGGS, BROOD STOCK AND FLOODS By Tricia Thomas

any First Nations are work- Sliammon fisheries workers reported ing together to support a to have lost many of the adult salmon Mhealthy salmon population. to the flood. Where the hatchery nor- Salmon enhancement includes counting mally has about two million Chum eggs, and brood stock collection. In January, 250,000 Chinook eggs and 150,000 Coho Halalt, Penelakut, Stz’uminus and Ly- eggs, only a small amount survived the ackson nations took part in a salmon egg flood and incubated. transplant into the Chemainus River. Sliammon’s main focus now is to re- With funding from the Aboriginal pair all the damage from the flood and Fisheries Strategy (AFS), 80,000 eggs prepare the hatchery for the next cycle were transplanted into the side channel of salmon so they can start over again at of the river on the Halalt reserve. spawning time. Healthy male and female adult salmon, suitable for the annual propagation of Members from the nations are encour- aged to participate in the brood stock to brood stock, are collected at the channel Inspecting the flood survivors at Sliammon and the eggs are brought to the Nanaimo learn about the salmon enhancement River fish hatchery where they remain cycle all over again. programs. One fishery worker said, “It’s until the eggs “button up” or “eye up”. The Sentinel also recently visited the hard to get the kids interested in partici- That’s when eyes show through the egg. Sliammon salmon hatchery which is pating in the brood stock but they don’t They are then brought back to the one of the original AFS hatcheries that realize how much fun it really is.” channel and transplanted so they im- started in the mid-1970s. We wanted to The Sentinel will be providing future print on the river. The fry migrate to the see how they were doing after the major updates on the lifecycle of salmon from ocean and later come back to start the flood in October 2014. our nations.

8 SALISH SEA SENTINEL SPRING AROUND THE SALISH SEA SPRING BOUNTY FROM OUR PLANTS By Tricia Thomas Historically, winters were times of hunger Early shoots start to appear in late so new spring plants were very impor- January and the tiny buds provide a good tant nutrition boosters in the traditional snack. Young leaves are best to pick for coastal diet. Nettles, salmonberry shoots eating as a steamed vegetable. Harvest and other delicacies began to appear. while wearing gloves and using scissors Stinging nettle is a great traditional or pruners to avoid being stung. If you do spring plant. It grows in most lowland get exposed to the prickly hairs, mashed- forested areas, especially old fields and up yellow dock leaves will sooth the sting. damp ditches. Although it’s mostly Be sure to pick a location away from areas known as “a plant to avoid” because of sprayed with herbicides. the stiff hairs on its leaves that cause Nettle tea can be made from the dried blistering and stinging, nettles are also leaves, stems and used as a tonic or to a very nutritious plant to eat. It’s known help boost milk production in nursing as ‘Indian spinach’ because it contains mothers. Also, the juice from boiling net- iron, vitamins and minerals just like tle roots conditions hair and helps skin Popeye’s favourite food. ailments like eczema. Stinging nettle

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SALISH SEA SENTINEL 9 A SMALL NATION WITH BIG IDEAS By Patricia McDougall

A hydro work camp in the Toba Valley circa 2008 (Photo courtesy Plutonic Power Corp) Inset: Logs from Toba are milled at the Squirrel Cove reserve By Patricia McDougall

athen Xwegus means ‘coming together’ in the belies its economic activity, particularly in the traditional language of Klahoose First Nation. It is also territory around Toba Inlet on the BC Mainland. the name of the nation’s economic develop- Qathen Xwagus has its corporate offices in Powell Qment corporation that is punching above its weight when River. It is an umbrella organization for three Klahoose it comes to the economic agenda for the small, semi- limited partnerships in forestry, shellfish and resorts. remote nation. Those partnerships involve a number of companies in- People numbers may be small for Klahoose, but the cluding the second phase of the hydro-electric project in nation thinks big when it comes to sustainable economic Toba at Jimmie Creek. development. It has formed partnerships on run-of-river Of particular note is the marina and resort project. hydro projects, silviculture, aquaculture and in other With newly approved permits completed through pro- areas that bode well for the long-term good. vincial and federal agencies, an intense planning event Chief James Delorme says partnerships, especially with other nations, are a big reason for the Klahoose success. with investors and consultants took place in late January. “If other nations are doing well, Klahoose is doing well. Benefits will include a boost to the Cortes Island economy We are all connected, we are all related and we all have and secondary tourism businesses. Coast Salish connections. We are neighbours.” Chief Delorme is a big proponent of good relation- Only about 60 live on the reserve in Squirrel Cove on ships with other nations, sharing knowledge, ideas and the eastern side of Cortes Island. It takes two ferries and support. He said he looks forward to sharing his knowl- almost half a day to get there from Campbell River. Total edge with other nations on the challenges and successes membership in the nation is about 300, but that number of Qathen Xwagus.

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Yoachim with drum group SNUNEYMUXW RAISES HANDS IN PRIDE

celebration was held at Snuney- thing amazing that will change kids lives." things to make it better for the community muxw First Nation longhouse Other speakers gave their praise and of Nanaimo at large.” recently to honour one of the appreciation. One Snuneymuxw person Yoachim spoke last. He said: “You are my A said: “The city is getting a man that is strength and my medicine as we make this community’s leaders. Tributes were paid to Sqwulutsutun Bill full of love, full of kindness and full of city and territory a better place for all the Yoachim in the blanketing ceremony not respect… He’s making a big stepping-stone years to come so our children won’t have only for his election last November to the for our people in Snuneymuxw to bridge to sacrifice like our grandparents had to, city council in Nanaimo, but for his inspir- the gap between our people. It’s showing but rather we can all create new strength ing leadership at the child and family ser- our children that we can get along and do together as one.” vices agency, Kwumut Lelum. In attendance were members of Snuney- muxw chief and council, Nanaimo’s mayor and councillors and representatives from Vancouver Island University, the regional district and other organizations. But it was perhaps foster children from the Kwumut Lelum canoe family and Snuneymuxw members who best displayed the nation’s pride and respect for Yoachim. “I really want to thank Bill for all that he’s done and showing us that we have a strong culture and we are beautiful in our own ways and that we can do anything that we set our minds to.” working together Aboriginal communities have always invested in planning Those were the words of 17-year-old Joc- for sustainable for future generations. We partner with communities to elyn Antoine who has been in foster care understand collective vision and build sustainability. We offer: communities • Land use and community planning since she was a toddler. Jocelyn said she Burnaby office: 604-293-1411 • Climate change adaptation services was angry at the world, hated school and www.summit-environmental.com • Facilitation and community engagement services lied about her ancestry. www.ae.ca • Environmental consulting services But then she met Yoachim a few years ago • Infrastructure, buildings, transportation, water, and was inspired. “Now, I’m proud to be na- wastewater, solid waste, and energy services tive! I’m going to go to college and do some-

SALISH SEA SENTINEL 11 NAUT'SA MAWT NEWS & EVENTS WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE I’M BACK! (AFTER 12 YEARS)

By Edith Moore I’m back! After working away from my community for 12 years, I am so happy and proud to be back working on the Halalt reserve as the finance assistant for Naut’sa Mawt Tribal Council. It is ironic that my new office is the -ex act same office that I sat in way back in Edith Moore (right) with NmTC finance director Lisa Scott 1988 when I worked as a receptionist for the Halalt band office. It’s a pleasure to be able to look out my office window and my English name is Edith Moore. My tra- from my past position working for the watch the future of our community play ditional name was handed down to me by provincial government at the Service BC in the garden of the Halalt daycare. my Granny Edith Norris. office in Duncan where I may have re- We have so much to be thankful for I am a Halalt band member and have newed your driver’s licence or helped you and this for me is a reminder of why we had a few jobs in my past working for with ordering your birth certificate. are uniting and working together for a neighbouring communities such as Co- I am very excited to be home again and brighter future for our children. wichan Tribes and the Hul’qumi’ num it is with enthusiasm that I embrace this My traditional name is Qut’ Qet and Treaty Group. You may recognize me new chapter in my life.

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