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WE WAI KAI FIRST NATION NEWSLETTER We Wai Kai Nation | 690 Head Start Crescent | Campbell River, BC V9H 1P9 September 1st 2021 WHAT’S IN OUR LATEST ISSUE Membership Information CONTACT INFORMATION Language Books Available Gate Information Community BBQ Quinsam Band Office FNHA at Quinsam Hall WWK Logo Contest Phone: 250-914-1890 Archery Elk Tags Fax: 250-914-1891 Elk Draw 2021 Address: 690 Headstart Cres CR Golden Wings Soccer Tournament Schedules Campbell River, BC Orange Shirt Day Walk V9H 1P9 Land Committee - Looking for Youth Open Monday to Friday 8-4 The Witness Blanket Job Postings • WWK Casual Home Support Worker, Cape Mudge Band Office WWK Elder Worker, WWK Childcare Phone: 250-285-3316 and Education Centre, KDC Community Fax: 250-285-2400 Health Representative, LFLS Blade Runner Address: P.O. Box 220 Coordinator, Mosaic Forest Operations Quathiaski Cove, BC Administrator, Poll Worker V0P 1N0 Education & Training • Start-up Information for School Year Open Monday and Friday 8-12 • First Day of School Details • Return to School Letter • School Bus Service - First Day of School TO KEEP UPDATED • Bus #16 Pickup/Dropoff Times • Bus # 10 - Quadra Schedule • School District 72 2021/2022 Calendar Check out our website at: • Tutoring Information www.wewaikai.com • BC Hydro Apprenticeship Programs • Learn Kwak’wala/Liqwala Or at our new Facebook page • Lifeguarding Course @wewaikaifirstnation Youth Calendars Elder’s Weekly Bingo Health & Wellness • Kwakwaka;wakw Mental Health Supports We, the We Wai Kai embrace our language and culture to build a proud, healthy, safe and self sufficient community. We support and encourage each other to thrive through following the footsteps of our ancestral history, as stewards of our lands and waters, while balancing our role in modern day society. MEMBERSHIP GATE INFORMATION INFORMATION For all gate inquiries, please call Shaun Inrig at 250 202 6919 Due to Covid-19 I will ONLY be or email at processing status cards for We [email protected] Wai Kai Nation members Cape Mudge Office Pssst... By appointment only! Please call to schedule an appointment Are you a Child or Youth looking for extra spending cash? Quinsam Office If you are interested in delivering the September: weekly newsletter call Gail or Sara to Thursdays or Fridays put your name on the list. If you have any questions, please contact Gail at 250 914 1890 ext. 102 Occasionally we can’t find a youth to Or by email: deliver, so we will keep a list of adults [email protected] too! Phone: 250-9114-1890 LANGUAGE BOOKS AVAILABLE Have a special announcement to The Laich-Kwil-Tach Treaty Society has a set make? of language books available for We Wai Kai Members (1 set per household) Want to share a cool story? If you would like a set, please call or email the office and have your name added to the list. Need to wish a special someone a happy birthday? 250 287 9460 or [email protected] Email: [email protected] to see how to add your message to the newletter INTERESTED IN SELLING YOUR QUINSAM HOME? Call Patrick grey 250 682 4455 Interested in buying! COMMUNITY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER BBQ 11TH 2021 11-3 at the Quinsam Centre ALL BAND AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME BBQ Food Bounce-A-Rama Fun & Games Transportation will be provided for Cape Mudge Residents Stay tuned for pickup and drop off times. Friday September 3rd Milly Price will be at the Quinsam Hall to help you set up for the COVID-19 Vacination Mobile App. When you get the app, you can use it to access your health information including COVID-19 test results and immunization records. From 8:30am-12pm On Sept. 13, everyone over the age of 12 will be required to provide proof of at least one of dose of COVID-19 vaccine to access certain businesses and events. LANGUAGE BOOKS The Laich-Kwil-Tach Treaty Society has a set of language books available for We Wai Kai members (1 set per household). If you would like a set, please call or email the office and have your name added to the list. (250)287-9460 or [email protected] 3 Options to Access COVID-19 Vaccine Records OPTION 1 - NECESSARY FOR TRAVEL OUT OF PROVINCE For Official Travel Documentation, Health Gateway must be used and uploaded into the ArriveCan App at www.healthgateway.gov.bc.ca/ Access requires: • BC Service Card mobile app • Time to compleate a multi-step process • 2 electronic devices (one of which must be a smart phone or tablet) • Client must upload photo and video of themselves • The system may take up to three days before granting access For HELP, contact Health Gateway help desk: email: [email protected] Phone: 1 888 268 4319 Text: 1 604 630 0300 OPTION 2 - AS PROOF OF VACCINATION ONLY For vaccination status only This information is NOT sufficient for travel and is very easy to use Go to: www.immunizebc.com Access to this website requires only: • Client’s personal health number (Care Card) • Client’s date of birth OPTION 3 - NO ACCESS TO A COMPUTER Phone Service BC at 1 888 268 4319 (7:30am-8:00pm) If the caller has a smart phone, Service BC will direct the client to Health Gateway If the caller doesn’t have a smart phone, Service BC can mail COVID vaccine record by Canada Post (takes 10 days) Reminder: On Sept. 13, everyone over the age of 12 will be required to provide proof of at least one of dose of COVID-19 vaccine to access certain businesses and events. We Wai Kai Logo Contest Chance to win $1,500 WWK NATION LOGO CONTEST Eligibility The contest is open to all band members and descendants of the We Wai Kai Nation. Please read the rules and guidelines carefully. Submission Guidelines and How to Enter 1. It starts on September 1st, 2021 and closes on October 31st, 2021. Late submissions will not be considered. 2. All entries must be submitted electronically to communications at [email protected]. Submissions must include the full name of the person who designed the logo, name, email address, postal address, and telephone number. 3. Contestants may submit ONE original entry. 4. Each entry should be submitted in TWO formats; one in colour and one in black and white/greyscale. 5. The logo should not carry the name of the artist. The design of the logo must be original. Logo Design and Guidelines and Parameters This contest aims to design a logo to be used by the We Wai Kai Nation (Cape Mudge Band) for all promotional purposes in the future. The logo’s design should reflect the values and rich history of the We Wai Kai Nation. It should deliver an immediate and honest impression of who we are as a Nation while connoting feelings of honour, trust, pride, excellence and integrity. This logo will be our mark of our long-term success moving into the future. The logo must be appropriate for a professional business setting and include “We Wai Kai Nation” in its design. Entries must be submitted as JPEG files. The winning entry must later be submitted in scalable vector graphic format for quality reproduction purposes. The colour must be CMYK, though the logo may also be produced in black and white. Contestants are advised to avoid gradients and half-tones. The logo must be easy to use, handle, resize, and manipulate for all reproduction purposes. In addition, it should be visually appealing on both small (as small as 2 cm x 2 cm) and large scales. Continued on Next Page Intellectual Property 1. The designer is responsible for proving its authenticity, should any complaints arise due to similarities, likeness, or comparison. 2. WWK reserves the right to disqualify any entry based on perceived violations of intellectual property rights 3. WWK Nation reserves the right to use the winning submission for promotional purposes in the future, including, but not limited to, display on websites, business cards, letterhead, posters, and other materials 4. If the winner is determined to have violated any rules, they will be required to forfeit or return the prize, even if the determination is made after the prize has been awarded. Determination of Winner and Prize 1. The winning entry will be selected by the Chief and Council. Their decision will be final, and no further correspondence shall be entered into 2. Entries will be judged on their visual appeal, adherence to the concept prompting the contest, quality of design, and ease of reproduction for the purposes stated above. 3. The prize for the winning entry is $1,500 4. The winner will be notified via email and announced on the WWK Nation Website and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/wewaikaifirstnation/). If you have any questions about the rules and guidelines, please email Sara at [email protected] GOOD LUCK! Remember, this logo represents We Wai Kai as a whole, so put some thought and love into it and have fun! ARCHERY ELK TAGS The Cape Mudge Band (We Wai Kai Nation) is now accepting applications for this year’s archery elk hunt. • The archery tags CANNOT be designated; the tag holder must hunt the elk. (If you enter the draw you MUST do the hunting) • All hunters must be status Cape Mudge Band Members • All designated hunters MUST have valid FAC or Aboriginal FAC permit • All applicants MUST apply in person • All application fees ($40.00 per applicant) are NON-REFUNDABLE • The Cape Mudge Band is NOT responsible for any hunting violations • The successful applicant may be required to prove that they’re able to hunt with a bow You can enter at the Cape Mudge or Quinsam Band Offices.