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INTERESTING NEWS } "_ ra . . Above photo by Nora Martin Above photo by Danielle Sam Above photo by Nora Martin Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu- chah -nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product Vol. 42 - No. 12- December 17, 2015 haasilsa Sales Agreement No. 40047776 Trudeau receives Whaler's Hat from Nuu- chah -nulth By Debora Steel Trudeau. Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter Assembly of First Nations B.C. Region- al Chief Shane Gottfriedson welcomed i Gatineau- President Deb Foxcroft and the Nuu- chah -nulth delegation into the Vice President Ken Watts of the Nuu- room where the AFN executive and the chah -nulth Tribal Council presented Prime Minister were preparing for grand Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with a wo- entry into the AFN special assembly. ven cedar Whaler's Hat during a gather- Gottfriedson asked National Chief Perry ing of chiefs held Bellegarde 4.5 q if the in Gatineau, Que. , ;g Nuu- chah -nulth i Dec. 8. 4 l ' could present their

A Whaler's Hat ' gift to the Prime had also been } .y Minister. Foxcroft presented to i: and Watts were e '. Trudeau's father, then introduced. Pierre, in 1984 Foxcroft spoke when he was and explained the Prime Minister, significance of gifted by leaders the hat, woven by of the Nuu -chah- Now late Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau Mary Martin of nulth Nations, speaks with weaver Jessie Webster about Tla -o- qui -aht, and including Watts' his Nuu- chah -nulth Whaler's hat. how this was com- father George. 1.s. pleting a circle, as +R:. B irJ Archival photos, I George Watts had taken by former 'f^k w presented Trudeau's i, ry 1 Ha- Shilth -Sa t 1 father with such a s editor Bob j ¡ gift and now Ken Soderlund of that ?, Watts, George's presentation by son, was now a I, the Nuu -chah- +z` ,g ßyí) part of presenting nulth leaders a Whaler's Hat to during Constitu- Pierre Trudeau's z tional talks, were son Justin. Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council President Deb Foxcroft and Vice -President Ken also presented to Simon Lucas, and now late George Watts Watts present Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with a cedar Whaler's Hat at the the newly -elected present Whaler's hat behalf of the Continued on Assembly of First Nations special assembly in Gatineau, Que. Weaver is Mary Prime Minister Nuu- chah -nulth peoples. page 9. Martin of Tla -o- qui -aht. Hesquiaht man sent to gallows inspires concerto By Debora Steel v Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter

Port Alberni -A simple child grows to be a simple man, is sacrificed and hanged ï unjustly, leaving nothing of his life be- f 431rt., hind but a legacy of sorrow. Until now. Kahtkayna, a "simpleton of inferior , rank... so worthless that not one woman of his tribe would take him as a hus- band," is the unlikely inspiration of a concerto by composer Brent Straughan of Sooke, B.C. - I I Cradle Song for the Useless Man was Photos by Debora Steel performed by the DieMahler Quartet at The DieMahler Quartet performs Cradle Song for the Useless Man at the Alberni Valley United Church Nov. 27. the Alberni Valley United Church Nov. Last May, while Victor Amos was get- in my heart because he represents so Straughan said it was a privilege to look 27. The performance was hosted by Chief ting organized to open his floating café many children who didn't come home into the faces of people directly related Victor Amos and the Amos family of Coppermoon at Hot Springs Cove, he got or other stories on our coast," said Rick "to the stories I've imagined so many Hesquiaht. A family turkey dinner topped a phone call from a stranger out of the Lindholm, who was asked by the family times and tried to think of a way to reflect off the event. blue. "'Hi, my name is Brent Straughan', to say a prayer over the gathering. it back in music." Kahtkayna is forever tied to Amos fam- he says, `I've composed music to tell the "We felt bad about Kahtkayna," said He said the story of Kahtkayna was ily ancestor John Anietshachist and to the story about Kahtkayna, "' Victor told the Vic, "because I still can't see anybody biblical in scope, "sacrificed by his tribe fate of the John Bright, an English -reg- gathering. today who can say 'I'm related to that to stop the colonial officials from burn- istered trading ship that ran into a storm Many had stood and fought for Aniet- man'... So Brent, you come here to rep- ing villages and cannonading canoes." at Estevan Point off the West Coast of shachist's name over the years. In 2012, resent Kahtkayna today. Anietshachist was given up to the British Vancouver Island in February 1869. after a decade of concerted effort to clear You are going to tell a story that's im- by a tribal enemy. Passengers and crew were lost to the his name, the government of British Co- portant to us." Continued on page 3. waves and the rocks along that rugged lumbia finally acknowledged the injustice regret coastline. A deadly brew of rumour, lies of Anietshachist's demise, stating If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa for the trial and what the family was put and speculation would sweep the lives P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 by the colonial govern- of Kahtkayna and Anietshachist away in through, ordered COLLECTION CANADA NEWSPAPER the aftermath, charged and convicted of ment to watch as their relative was put to LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES the "willful murder" of the John Bright a gruesome death. (17) ST 'survivors,' killed as they struggled from But though the regret extends to Kaht- 395 WELLINGTON K1A ON4 the surf to the shore by "West Coast sav- kayna, he has not been represented. OTTAWA, ONTARIO

I I , r ages," or so it was alleged. "The name of Kahtkayna really: soltil ekt 't It't't't'. Page 2- Ha- Shilth -Sa- December 17, 2015 December 17, 2015 - Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 3 Part of maritime history of Tatoosh family preserved Composer's work now represents Kahtkayna's life yT ay Shayne Morrow r Continued from page I. Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor _' ihis whole thing at a spiritual level,' rail T Shaughan said his was eight nation A ` Victor Amos. years in the making, from hearing the Port Alberni -MomMm of the Tatoosh Witness statements, ignored by the story of Anietshachist and Kahtkayea to family joined some long -tiro maritime O'er% fdn lawful inquest convened by the Anomcc tending at the United Church that day. history buffs to unravel the hihistory of the General, had put Kahtkayna in Nootka Two years were a particular struggle. little boom boat that bears their name. at the time of the John Bright shipwreck "I doubted my talent, I gut lost in my On Nov. 26, the Port Alberni Maritime raw_ and for two weeks afler.The Amos family ideas." But the wisdom of another would Heritage Society hosted a Maritime j( s says that while walking along the beach set him on the right path. 'Brent, it Heritage Night at the Hutcheson Gal- give / ' on his way boa gathering, Anietshachist a clear voice. You have a clear voice," he lery to introduce their latest display, the came upon the bodies nftwo victims of was tamed. Ile said the resulting work Tatoosh 11, which, according to the family the John Bright wreck. Ile drew the but. was now of the Amos family story. 42e ofe past owner, was named for the late part ies above the lidding. as was the practice Friday's performance began with the Hupa asath musician and cultural teacher to deal with after the community feast chant composed by Anietshachist on the Edward "Tat" Tatoosh. V der, The community had a tradition of bury- gallows in the moments Prior to the opening, Hupacasath elected before his death. ing shipwreck victims. In the church, holding aloft a crystal and Chief Councillor Steven Taiwan said he A surgeon who exhumed and examined shaking rattle- powerful Nuu- eager to hear from the presenters, hide those bodies testified he found no signs of chah-nulth symbols of the tofilla in some of the gaps in his family sacral -the foul play. His testimony was ignored. chant was sung by descen- knowledge. It now appears there were Anietshachist _ But a medal given to Anietshachist's son dent Lucas as the quartet as many as eight vessels bearing that Judy siring and .1 Aime Anutpato by the President of the audience looked on. Tatoosh name. Chief Victor Amos, a descendent of Sol.r.haehhl. was hast of the concert at the United States was part of the proof given _4ow. _ The chant professes Anietshachisl'o "I believe the Tatoosh I was named aller United Church. Ile congratulated composer Brent Strangbar tat front left.) to the government of British Columbia as TheHapaeasath singers performed the Southwest Wind Song and the Hupacasath Song at the my great -grandfather. William Tatoosh," Maritime Heritage Night innocence. It says he would always be they considered en apology for Kahtkay- hosted by the Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society on Not. 26. and Working with family members Hilda is he said. talked about that his family would kayna s final suffering certainly head and Anietshachist's deaths. grow in number while his beaver's fam- Nookemus and Vi George, the etas. in the music. William Tatoosh was born in 1896, and Guard Station. n On Oct 10, 1882, the U.S ship Mal - ily would be diminished and die out The est living descendent ofAnimshachist, The fourth movement is Anietshachist's became a tugboat pilot (and possibly a "We had a two- storey building on the 'critic wrecked near Hesquiaht Anutspa- chant survived over the generations and Btmughan was able to put Nua -chah- and Kahtkayna's spiritual journey, some- boom boat operator) in the early 209 cen- barge that we were taking over to the vil- o retrieved the bodies and buried diem. Anietshachist's family thrived and grew. nulth words into the work, he said. times uplifting and calming, but not an tury. Ile was followed into the trade by a lage of Kyuquot. We were going to drag Ile was given the medal loom the Alai. Shaughan said he knew Anietshachist "The moment of death comes and easy transition home. of sons and grandsons. it up onto the beach. dent and $2W for his humane services. had written a song, but had no idea that there's awing snap," and horrible violin The audience chose the salmon end- numberHeritage Society men' , Paul Mellon. "We got around the point of Sterling The medal had been lost to the family in it existed today. "What a remarkable sounds as the men are hanged. While ing (because we are salt-water people, gall recounted bow he first sported the Island, beading into the harbour when we 1964 when a tsunami lifted the home of Ming," said Shaughan, "n fellow coin. Anietshachist died almost immediately, said Vic Amos) and finished the concern Tatoosh, rusting and seemingly aban- got hit with one of those rogue waves, Aimss descendants and took it a kllornc poser who composed up until the moment the rope around Kahlkayna's neck did as such, but the Raven ending was also doned in a comer of the Pon Alberni like the one that hit the [Leviathan B]. Ile nut to sea. But 46 years latex a chance not draw tight. of his death." -Ile squirmed, gurgled, played at the request of Vi George. She at a Pon City Works yard. Because the vessel was The barge heeled over, and the only meeting Alberni grocery store The quartet- violinists Pablo Diem - and choked, dancing grotesquely in space was bmught up to sit before the quartet as coned by the city. the society was able thing we didn't lose was the Cat and the restored the medal to the family. ecke and Shims Takeda, cellist Larry until the executioner raced up the scaffold they honored her request. to obtain it for restoration and display at Tamosh, because they were tied down to "One day I was at the grocery store in Skaggs and, on viola, Elizabeth bless¡ and jammed his foot downwards against The cancan Nov. 27 was entitled Music the Maritime Heritage Centre at Harbour the barge.." Quality Foods, and I had a fellow by the performed four movements of the the knot, bringing an end to his suffer - and Reconciliation, and it may have Quay Pier. "Now she sits proudly as a Ta- Geo Montufet drove tugs and boom - name of Art Clarke, he grabbed me gen- "reads a I8ú9 report in the a toosh," includingan ending democrats. ing, July II, closed circle. "You almost feel that the Ily by the arm and he said to me want McDougall rod. they say you boats, including Tatoosh 11, before taking 'I selected by vote of the audience. British Colonist newcomer And Kale grandparents of the past are involved in cans make. silk purse out ofa soma ear the helm of the Lady Rose. Monmfet you to come to my place. l have some- ' -,gullyThere were three possible endings, titled She was news going to be a silk purl concedes he w as happy to move up 17.7 thing that belongs to your grandfather':' ,.Salmon, Raven and Kermode Bear. Vic but she's pretty cute now The speakers wo a larger vessel_sel_ -Mr said. can give you some of the history 5'Tbe boa moment is cradle songs, When he went over to his house. An of the "I'd like to sing the praises of the boom simple tuna, and that's Kahtkayna's out a gold medal and of an old working girl. And maybe we can find boat men who ran them," he said. "What pulled pan nut how she childhood," said Shaughan. Ile said when envelope with the note "This may belong actually wound up in the they do takes a great deal of skill and a he first heard the story about Kahtkayna Works Yard." good temperament" to Alec Amos" written on it. The medal he was haunted by cradle songs. "A had been noticed in the destntrtion left Prior to the presentations, Hupacasath Monrufet said he discovered that be- simple child, his mother must have sung behind by the tsunami, tucked away, it member Julianne lima.. who runs the sides having the right mechanical skills, to him,' he thought until the family required it as Maritime Heritage Centre, led the Hu- the many First Nations small -boat opera- In the second movement, the British proof of what they had been saying all pacasath Cultural Dancers in two songs tors he worked with over the years also Photos by Shayne anew arc coming. "turd they are coming up the along. The men were innocent. to welcome the gums. Tom Tatoosh had the patience and judgment required Tam Tatoosh and Serve Tatoosh Mad in front or the Boom Boat that bears the coast in the HMS Sparrowhawk with 50 In an email to Ha- Shilth -Sa after robe introduced the opening song, which he to w large floating objects with tiny family name, It is a part of the Maritime history on the West Coast. learned from the man for whom the Royal Mennen" There are rhythms of concert, &rougdhen said he was nervous boat boat on rough water in high winds. piece of his family's mari- the petering survived process of registering with swam engines and warrior calls and a big reflecting hack someone else's story. was named. "I did not have the right tempera- time heritage. the Canadian government. explained. lily uncle Tat had a lotto do with our ofjau, Shaughan The move- What if he had got it all wrong? Mohr ment," he admitted, in recounting an "I am one of the eldest Tatooshes that is fairly easy "It to pronounce and to ment R muscular and as the a be language and our culture and our singing incident angelic. said it was profound experience to h that ended with the frustrated are .chill hero - my dad is gone. So f am spell with English letters, although it is back hone. A la of our family members Sparrowhawk cuts through Went Coat welcomed by everyone and to share mu- pilot screaming and punching out a front very humbled to have a boat in your yard actually tooth, "he said. "Now, to investigate the John Bright sical were gal heart and new to singing window. waters experiences. that cannes our name - however that when you go down the Island, and you deans. "I found Justin's performance the and expressinging ourselves," he said. Gordon Blake, of who is a former co -own- name originated." see the Bills and the lees and the Bobs, Called the Southwest Wind Song, it The third movement combines Kaht- 'Amos chant' very moving...) had only er of Alberni Engineering and Shipyard, The Tatoosh name means "First Son of you don't see any names that reflect our kayo's and John Anietshachist's stories. heard chanting and drumming on record- originated through family members down said it ís the not go fortunate city did Thunderbird," and is a source of pride culture. But I applaud `Tatoosh' because They are at the gallows and Kahtkayna is iugs h real life with pr es the Inlet, he explained. forward before user with its original plan to donate for the family, he explained Unlike most that is what Canada puts on our birth -Vic learned it at our uncles house_ It's praying to Creator, represented by song wares from the drums vibrating in the Tatoosh H to the Industrial Heritage Nuts -ehalt -nulth family names, 1, mosh' certificates. where we learned to sung by Memo Soprano Hawaii Beach. my chest? What an experience. express ourselves as Society, of which he is a member. European -style expression what not a concert I can ever kids. Ile said it was kids song, through "The Its of "It's forgo." original plan was to take the boat Vi George (right) is the closest descendent to Anietshachist. She is seen with Hilda which the young ones mould learn to Hesquiaht man would be feeling and out to McLean Mill and half-bury the hull Nookemus. Both women helped the composer with some Nun

I - Page 4- Ha- Shilth -Sa - December 17, 2015 December 17, 2015 -Ha- Shilth -Sec -Page 5 fl o Space rocks just part of science visit for Haahuupayak ,--,Lo et By Shame Morro i F'<- ;filth -Sec Contrbumr Ratcliff &CompanyLLP Part Alberni -Students at Haahuupayak Lawyers School got a hands -on lesson on our solar l system thanks to a visiting scientist from Proudly serving First Nations since 1966 the National Research Council of Canada. The visit took place on Nov. 24, and hN..39y1 came through the Scientists and Inventors e in the Schools program, said mineipal May beautiful Gio Moran. "We had the Science World program ?." come by on their lour: Musa. re- a. n pained. "I wrote them a letter to thank moments and :-- Photo or Dana SSn them for coming, and they told me they Members of the Port Alberni Fire Department were among the volunteers v, ho had a program on the Solar System, I helped to fill sandbags for Tseshaht First Nation, hoping said, 'Come on over"' to ensure homes and property remained dry, unlike last year when On Nov. 25, Ha- Shilth-So dropped t on happy memories many were flooded out the first of three presentations, this one with Mrs. Frank's Grade 4 -5 class. Dr. Jim Hemet, who describes himself surround you this Tseshaht battles semi -mired: has been doing presen- n B.C. schools since the 1980's. 1t iss all pan of a lifelong love of the stars, he said. Christmas heavy rains again "I got interested In astronomy and space when I was in elementary school." ties- Denise Minn cy which empowered Tseshaht to take ser said. 91 oast really enjoy it and 1 feel By HaShilth-Sa a sense of responsibility, because I have Reporter memores to protect lives and property, been paid to do my hobby for my entire including closing roads and issuing so Think it's worth giving some- Pon Alberni Winter storms in Ile. evacuation orders if required. thing back." ember were keeping members of the "We slatted sandbagging at noon The session was pan slide presentation Iy Tseshaht Nation worried that mins would (Dec. 71, but had to stop because a Lo bring floods to last year when windstorm blew through similar and pan hands -nm demonstration using Photos shame (604) 988 -520 and some W. many homes trees simple models. Dr. }Lesser, a Suite 500. 221 Esplanade ; had to be evacuated and fell; one almost hit the people that physical Students were Jim scientist from the National Research Council of Canada. shied .. her students .t tlaahuupak School Ile North thousands of dollars in damage was were sandbagging," Chief Hugh Brakes also welcome to throw in questions. uses a globe and ' Sun" lamp to demonstrate how the angles of the carpi, rotation cause the far Ott Vancouver, B.C. / www,ratCliff.com done. said Some of the slide images were stunning, events have an effect on earth, Hesser The community caught a break, how- Sandbagging resumed on Monday and illustrated the capabilities of new explained. ever, as rainfall was only half of what morning and stopped at noon, then core technologies such as satellite telescopes "How many of you have ever seen the was expected. tinned et about 4:30 p.m. when more and enhanced imaging. But in many Northern Lights?" he asked. The Boman River however did break and was brought in. cas. it still comes down to one scientist About half the class raised their hands. its banks, but this year Tseshaht "With one storm after another, the and a telescope with a clear view file "In Ahousaht;" one boy exclaimed. people sky. were able to get a head start on sandbag- river never really has a chance to go ?We never sec on Victoria. Wishing you and a .arm ging low -lying propemes. hack within its banks; 0ce One slide showed the Milky Way, it lust shot too much light. Youcan se e them better s The nation declared a state ofemergen- have time to recede," Bakes added. from a new, high -tech telescope located when you're out of the city," I laser said. high in the mountains in northern Chile. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Mores- "This is a picture we couldn't take in lis, are the result of your peace energy released from family Canada," he explained. sunspots and mlar flares, which are then But he countered that with a slide of the captured by the earth's magnetic field. Plaskett II Telescope in Victoria, installed They are typically visible in Northern mating. from the m May 1918. are and Canada, but sometimes seen joy this funks "It's almost 100 years old, but it's still south. lth Daplagment in use and it still works," Hesser said. He "Are we talking about Princess Au- r5arainingroAram: later verified that with brilliant images of n " one girl quipped. No. the September lunar eclipse that ',vas vis- Hesser reminded the students that all holiday season from ible Vancouver Island. life on earth exists thanks to energy Agnes Brown, ltOr111ileyt(oorP. When Heuer flashed &slide of the plan- thrown off by to sun, ets and their relative sixes, the students "What would happen if the sun left u!" Crfastaliprest beam Watts, readily named them off, in order. one student asked. r. "Do Students hold out plastic "moons" towards the 'suss' to observe the different you have names for them in your "The sun's force of gravity holds us in. shadow patterns, or "moon phases." r`IU'e?Srr(ampson, language?" he asked. "I would really like . orbit," Hesser said, adding that the sm the sun creates to Team then the seasons. mall shiny rock, 'And I have. piece of y`clon yHrouser, " completes one orbit of the Milky Way in A For lunar phases, each rodent received the Banisher Meteorite fight here.." jean jf-glSa series of satellite shots of sunspots about 200 million years. "But we go with k,k)c" Hoot white plastic "moon" to observe the The Barringer fragment contains enough and solar eruptions drew "rah" and the sm. The sun is really big and it holds changing shadow patterns when lit from iron to holds magnet. Hesser produced a "able from the class. Rot those solar onto.. " xGndaGfnmez, l'etPr])QUhakìs, different angles. second, much larger weighing After a presenta- By popular request, &Mead up a several kilograms, that resembledr large tion on solar and Ban Mitchell. 13ubianSamuel sequence of satellite images showing chunk of coal. Students were invited to lunar eclipus, Jupiter and its famous Red Spot handle it and to examine both outer Heuer switched space "The Red Spot was filet observed by artifacts to wrap up the session. to some physical Galileo 400 years ago, with his crude Hesser agreed that the Haahuupayak 9Q1% peace be gour gift at Christmas anD gour models to demon - eN telescope," Hesser said. It's still visible, Glade 4 class really knew their stuff te the seasons but lately, it has been shrinking slightly." when it comes to the solar system. cis and moon phases. blessittggll gear through... A series of images of craters, first on "These kids are just so much more The 'sun" was the moon, then on Mars, set up the finale, exposed than we were, growing up in Claire Trevena, Scott Fraser, seriously low - which allowed the students to handle an the 194Os and '50s," he said. "Space and MLA North Island MLAAlbemi- Pacific Rim tP tech: a single -bulb actual piece of outer space. dinosaurs are really keen topics." claire trevena @leg.bc.ca Scott fraser @leg.bc,ca liappAholiDass eilertone , table lamp with the "How many people think we don't have Currently, the B.C. school curriculum Made removed, set iW craters on earth?" Hesser asked. requires that the solar system be taught in on a table in the - When half the students raised their Grade J. centre of the room. hinds, he flashed an image of. mind, "But now the curriculum is being a But fleece.. 100 lake in kilome re -wide Quebec, changed, and bow the is going to work Pw. darkened room, the taken by Space Shuttle astronauts. out in the furore is much less clear to light mare was , "Something mock the earth 200 million Ire." ho aid. * enough to Munn- years ago and made that crater," be said. But based n the continuing fascination sale .glebe in Hes- He followed that with a shot oldie Bar- with our solar system and omer space, Ir Lk ser's hands as he ringerìngn Craton in Arizona. Heuer said he is confident that B.C. stu- circled the students, tree "It's 1.6 kilometres in diameter and was dents will be learning about the stars for a www.hashilthsa.com explaining how the As the students pass meteor* around the room, they dis- a created when at meteor struck the meth , long time come. ch brag gle of Aws acs cover it weighs several kilograms. 50.000 years a ye ," to ssid, bidding up a sus,. rt

Page Ha- Shilth -Sa- December 17, 2015 6- December 17, 2015- Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 7 Business skills learned at Build My Business Together From the TiiOPagt (Mental Health) & Quu7asa Team

- explained. By Shuyne Morrow I Merry (Happy) A.. 1 caxtakuk "ic kwismis Christmas The business itself has yet to open, but Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor that will be coming soon, he added. The Pon Alberni Build My Business "At first, l wanted to rush into it Ini- tially, we took. workshop through Com- Together program wrapped upon Dec.. 1 munity Futures, and that led us to take the at the Nuu -chah -ninth Economic Doni. Joseph Tom opment Corporation office workshops through NODE" Palazzolo's partner Deb Masso said she The program offered a series of 12 Kim Rai Dr. David de Rosenroll workshops with instructor lay Silverberg, would provide support while the shop in partnership with the NEDC. A similar builds up a clientele. Richard Watts Lisa Watts Richard Lucas series entry wrapped up in Campbell "I won't be quitting my job," Masso Ruby Matthew Toor River. said. "He will be quitting his job when Ambrose *Stan Jasmin P' we get established I'll support him after - On Dec. 2, five attendees, representing Michael McCarthy Kirunn hours I have. lotto learn myself" Sharma Jolene Anker one existing business and two indevel- aa i t' Masso added that it is reassuring that opment, were on hand to receive their Photo hyy Shay. *Jeff Gallic Dave Zryd Donna Brown Justin Dorward Morro. Silverberg has committed to provide certificates. Class photo with certificates from the last day of Build My Business Together. "The focus of these workshops is aonng. Maureen Knighton Ina Dick Donna Lucas Ann Marshall teach people about business or for monk loaded onto a website for those who are The first plan included traditional canoe- For Vic Amos and partner Susan Har- who are already in business and want to unable to "attend" in real time. The only ing and weaving, traditional foods and ney, the goal of the workshops has been Chris Seitcher *Anita Charleson- Touchie Margaret Bird drawback is that they are not able to dance group. expand an existing business. grow their business," Silverberg said. Dennis John "It's very much Real World, hands -on. interact with the instructor and students, "ThroughoutsI the classes, while look- "We've opened up a floating café in Hot We do a lot of stuff they don't teach in Nicholson said. ing at all the different business areas, Springs Cove," Amos said. Rikki Nelson ;,t. g other business courses" Silverberg said the program has inspired we also thought about having cabins, The food is prepared on a boat, while Along with teaching conventional topics 35 new business start-ups in the Central because our property is on the river. So patrons sit on an adjacent float. The clien- Rick Lebeau fiNt * like creating business plans and market- Island region. we would have cabins on the river where tele consists of day -trippers from Tofino, ing plans, the Build My Business series 'The program works. And it dovetails the tourists could stay and experience our kayakers, campers and boaters. Vina Robinson also emphusues communi.tioreattfireach nicely with some of the programs and culture." "People are coming over for the hot caxtakukwic kwismis techniques such as "guerilla marketing" services that NEDC offers." Wise noted that her panne,, Rick springs already, and nobody is filling NTC Christmas Committee would like to thank the and social media. Silverberg said students While some business principles are uni- Seward, was not on hand that evening. that market right now," Amos said. "This following for the their generous donations to our Merry Christmas versal, Silverberg said the NEDGSpor- Frances Palazzolo already has a business winter we are going to look at raising our analyze case studies of successful busi- Staff Christmas luncheon; From all of us at nesses - aboriginal businesses -for the seed series includes elements specific to name and location, but he has decided to profile, so that when people get there, Indigenous business, such as tax law and take a more cautious approach as a result they know we're there." NEDC sessions. Chateau Victoria Al -Esso L(Ir-c\c y- f.llllll how it affects on- or off-reserve business of the workshops. Much of that effort involves teaming the "We also do motoring," he added. "We Jamie's Rainforest Inn Dairy Queen deal specifically with issues and grata. operators. "The name of the business is Wolf's may online resources that are available gnM5 55E os nines that each participant might have: The final session was titled Re- visiting Breath Vane Shop. It's an electronic ciga- for small tourism operator, from Ina.. Accent Inn Tseshaht Market Naomi Nicholson coordinates the ses- Entrepreneurship, and it focused on the rette store," Palazzolo said. "We're going gram to Trip Advisory, Amos said. Pacific Gateway Tom Harris Cellular process of starting and growing a busk to be located on Third Avenue" Silverberg noted that the Build My morn for NEDC Sandman Inn Canon "We also have people taking the course The market for ecigarettes is glowing, Business Together program includes and Staples Advantage online," Nicholson said. The Pon Al- On hand was Julie Wise from Nanaimo, but his also competitive the products online refresher courses based on each Delta - Burnaby Wishing you a happy holiday season berni session has attracted about 60 who told Ha- Shilth -Sa her business plan are already available in Port Alberni. workshop. Oceans Resort Ha- Shilth -Sa has evolved as result of the course. "I've been gating a lot of contacts The next series takes place in Nan participants, fromas far away as Victoria, Delta - Victoria Fisheries Ahousaht, Pon Hardy and Alert Bay. "My first thought was doing a cultural through Facebaott 1 actually have a staling on Jam 12. For more information, from M'akola Group of Societies "Some people log on just for one scs- program -a cultural centre for tourism Facebook page that's in alignment with log on to www.nedc.info,buildmybiz. Hampton Inn CHS /SD /NIHB "she added. -o provide hands-on experience with the business, that I have been operat- ugh na mara Admin s The sessions are recorded and down-own- ouro culture." Wise said. ing for over sis months now," Palazzolo Beach Club NTC Executive Marriott Inner Harbour Mental Health * Cedar wood Nursing Coast Harbourside Education * n Hotel Grand Pacific usma Residence Inn Air

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The teal presented beside us on this very important day." Seattle, Nuuchah -nulth families WA- February 22 and February 23, 2016 to Pierre Trudeau was woven by Jessie Prime Moaner Irodeau addressed the living in Seattle got together Nov. 20 at House of Gathering, Port Alberni Webster of Ahousaht. .AFN gathering saying "It is time fora re the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Hupacasath Justin Tmdeau became emotional when newel. nation-to-nation relationship with Centre for a turkey feast and to celebrate 8:30AM seating of I la'wtih, 9:00AM meeting start /2 Folcroft and Watts said how proud Fiat Nations peoples one that under- Nuuchah -milth culture. Há wiih and Nations are encouraged to put forward their prior- Tmdeau's father must be and how the maids that the constitutionally guaran- The doors opened two lows before din- ity issues for this upcoming meeting. Please contact new Prime Minister would set his own teed rights of First Nations in Canada are ner allowing people to mingle and to take fisheries Don Hall at halt@ path not an inconvenienceveil ence but rather a meted in information from the Nun -shah -nulth ft#1,4- A Sally Hill at [email protected] or don Watts said he understood the position obligation." Tribal Council. nuuchahnulth.org or by phone at 250- 724-5757 with suggested Tmdeau was in, having to fill big shoes. Said Folcroft "I now believe we have Even though they live in the same city, agenda items for consideration of the Há wiih implementation Both fathers left behind substantial lega- hope for a better future for our rations, it as apparent that some Seattle Nuu - committee. cies. children and families. How proud and chah-nulth residents don't get to see each "It was amazing and an extremely honored I I felt to be a Nuuchah -nulth other often as elder Burma Morris gave DFO will attend day two of the meeting, Naar:by wM aal emotional experience;' said Foxcmft in leader as we stood in this place as did her friend Lillian Olebar a big hug when H Lorraine Williams of Tseshaht and her daughter Shirley are blanketed by Flortian Catering bids will be accepted by Sally Hill no later than January 25th. an email to Ha- Shilth -Sa. "Especially as our past strong leaders and ancestors." she walked io the door. ence Wylie and Deb Folcroft of the Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council. l we remember our leaders and elders The people were grateful for the oppor- pant really m reconnect Geraldine Torero! Dilidaht was there to knot by Nuu -char -nulth Tribal Council each people h to weave cedar bark, President Deb and Executive Hupacasath First Nation Members and catch up with ow Foul. Ruby Ambrose Notice to all one another. and several took urns sitting at Director Florence Wylie, along with people Hupacasath Members Only her table to make small baskets or cedar Quu'asa staff Justin Durward of Quu'asa had the audi- Per Distribution Sending our headbands. Shirley is also facing serious health is- ence spellbound as he shared the story of Capita person Qua'asa team members were there to es and the NTC team wished to show the eager-to- please raven who never lis- Distribution Amount: $200.00 per offer bushings and to led in the drum- their gratitude and to ogee prayers for renal adand the bear who got his revenge. In Person Pick up Dates: ming. the mother /daughter team who went to The people were invited to load up on December 15th 2015 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. warmest thoughts Lorraine Williams ofTaeshaht has lived great effort to provide delicious food and leftover food before making their jour- December 16th 2015 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in Seattle for decades.. She was there with hospitality. fiery. home. December 17th 2015 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. her family to cater the turkey dinner, even Drummers circled the women sing- for In Person Pick up Location: and best wishes though she was just released from the ing a prayer sung for them, while the House of Gathering hospital. She and her family provided the women danced. Drive. BC full dinner plus snack trays for the two 5500 Ahahswinis Port Alberni, days of the gathering. First wonderful Holiday You must be fully registered as a member of Hupacasath Following introductions Ann Marshall and Nation as of 4:00 p.m. on December 1st 2015 to be eligible for this LI ¡bn of the Quu'asa team, Amin Dorward. distribution. Loraine and her daugh- and a happy ter Shirley were blan- The per capita distribution will be identified as a "GIFT" and will not be Season considered as income for assistance benefits calculations. Cheques may only be picked up by Band members 19 years of age or New Year older. Parents or guardians must collect cheques on behalf of their children . r- if the children are under 19 years of age. Persons under the age of 19 will not be allowed to pick up cheques unless accompanied by their - guardian. 7 Guardians must show proof of guardianship to pick up cheques. S a^° Lr Band members or any other designated person cannot pick up cheques for any other eligible member 19 years of age or over. This procedure will be strictly enforced. X1ó i.. Members who cannot pick up cheques directly at the Hupacasath House of Gathering - Ahahswinis Reserve el - Port Alberni, BC must contact the Band to provide specific mailing instructions. Family . ,. . .. _. . ,.. ,...... ,.,,... »-. cannot pick up cheques on your behalf please pick -up your _ ... members . .. . ,...... _..-- -.asa+ r cheque in person or your cheque will be mailed to your last known ' _ ' . contact details. Any cheques designated for pick up by December 17, 2015 at 4 p.m. -town Merry ristvvl.as a Dawwa, Kell and not picked up will be mailed to members directly. Out-of member's cheques will be mailed on the 15th of December 2015, awd Ftapp!o Ftolkdaus etwthla, Deb, unless the band member directs that they will pick -up the cheque them I selves. MacD ermott's . Raln,d, Dí.AV1.e, Any cheques not cashed by March 15, 2015 will be cancelled and from -the NTC placed in the Hupacasath Membership Trust Account and no longer AGENCY LTD. ?1-% Charlewe, made available for distribution. INSURANCE EducatLow °° I. ' ' ' ' * 'd, K-evEw, Richard, Teavul A.1 , dg, 3!,. )asow, sheG.a, _ Port Authority ' - narlewe, fttn,gí.e, Port Alberni 4 -Jn S ,- oelúA,a, Margaret, r _.....4tit We wish everyone in our DALSd,)eaw, -a . jiaeLsja..! .- t.-t''76. 'Pad Sherri. awd community a safe and ' , Marsha! ' °* ' ., Merry Christmas, Holiday , 2016 , : , t-:+ and the best for .. _. ¡''':'e _.__ Season , www.alberniport ca ,O ta:t v x/ /aaco.5m +.. .lava...... +. ia.t.k .. ...- ..-- _...... _. ... _ ...... -.... r1; vii". %l /.e.:. Jet.....MT, :.n , ti.C.,.a u'tt'V.KI\'I.v.t4 ...... 'uy bal' /:,.,.'!i:/.:, h ß/"%noie 1 1.,, nL* lJ.n..JN.i Page 10- Ha- Shitth-Sec- December 17, 2015 p December 17, 2015- Ha- Shllth -5n -Page 11 r HaShlhhSa newspaper is LETTERS and KLECOS published by the Ì Feed the People lunch held in Port Alberni !lobs -nuhh Tribal Council Jill- Shitth -Sec will include letters received from itsits readers Letters MUST be signed Jack; Deb Melvin. Maria (IA) Gomez; for distribution to the members of the by the writer and have the writer's full tome, address and phone number on them. g The Nou- chah -oulth Tribal Council's ---41 ro i Clinton Fred; Matilda Atleo; Maureen NTC-memba First Native, as well Names can be withheld by request. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted. Teechnktl (mental health) and QueSasa tt' Knighton; Richard Lucas. other interested groups We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity. grammar and good Program hosted the Feed the People S .i a ce../ on Dec. 10 at Trinity Cooks: Chuck August, Clinton Fred, and Individuals. taste. We will definitely not publish letters dealing with tribal or personal disputes or Christmas lunch L 1,,1. m.11 n and original work in Port Alberni. It was the fifth Bruce Lucas, Ina Seitcher, Karen Adams, caeca that are critical of Nuu- chah -nulth individuals or groups. Church } contained in this newspaper is .' year the lunch was held in honor of late -- Pearl Dorward, Priscilla Antoine, All opinions expressed in letters to the editor ate purely those of the writer and will {, .r, tz,frd by copyright and may not be Ray Seitcher, who dedicated his life to }- Set up Al Sabbas, Bill Williams, Eric necessarily coincide with the views or panicle of the Nuu -chat -nulth Tribal / teed without written 1 helping people. The wainteam fed 136 people. ` Amos Councilor its member First Nations. He- Shillh -Ss includes paid advertising, but t -...--,---0-- permission from. Many Nuuchah -nulth and other people i` Servers: Mary Ann Fred, Leticia Estate, Mid not imply tea theta Sts a Nuwehah -ntdM TnMI Council m'annemWr a r k- v_ Nancy Antoine, Alexis Lucas, Lou Lou families live in Port Alberni and they i In endorses.bates the context ufiM ads. u-chah-nulth Tlibal Council look forward each year to come together Dick, ) meal. The lunch turkey ".: Clean up: Chuck August, AI tabors. P .Box1383. fora included Pun Alberni. B.C.B Putting a stop to cultural appropriation dinner and all the fixings. r ,-±. = James Star _ k Irene Robinson; Trinity Church Angli- V9Y 7M2 By Andrea Smith show how good looking The lees hokil (mental health) and r I - can & Lutheran BLCIC h,. (250) 774-5757 Ha Shilth Sa Contributor unfits can be -. If Quuvasa Program would like to thank i ', And a big thank you to all the Fns: rvo 723-0463 we re given the mate- everyone that help out by donating some -w e people Web Feed who donated something but wanted m pas: r.ha.shllthna. non Lemma -An Indigenous fashion colla - rial, the time, and the thing to help make the 5th annual remain anonymous. We apologue if Ia a l¡mhih*sa Nee tive called the Collective Creation Proj creative non so express the People event huge success They --,v a would like to thank: may have missed anyone. It is not a t omen dby member fth S t 1 " mid J'NJ t F / Quality Foods, No Frills; Buy Low - entendons!, 2015 Subscription rates:. Fashion Incubator, has garnered a unique "And the knock -offs r/ Photo way to address the issue of cultural ap- that come across as stye, .:w, Foods; Waimea Super Centre; Canadian 535.00 per year in Canada and 540 Filling hungry Milks takes e lot of hands working together, and a little gravy ou propriation. ¡red native art on the Tire, Budget Car and Track Rental; Pa- per year in the U.S.A. and 045 per top is always welcome. I The project will give artists a chance to runway is an insult to cific Rim Dental; be, Solon Family Dm year in foreign countries. Payable to Little; Richard Watts; lanice Jo- ate Wearable fashion art that expresses the heartbeats of Native { y". velopment Center; Smìtty'a Restaurant; Kimu Shama; Joe Tom; Lisa Watt Patricia the Vina Brad Starr, persan; Donna Lucas; Adrian Andrew& their own experiences with cultural ap- artists like myself, who a F' Ilene Meats Ltd; Justin DorwaM; Ray and Linda Seitcher; NTC Nuu- chah -nuhh Tribal Council. . 6 Region Office; Renee and Jerry - propriation. and bring awareness of that can do our own art," she Robinson'. Dave Zryd; Donna Brown; Nurses Department; 5 Star; Lynne West; Northern ` r experience a greater audience. said. -, Manager'EditorrReporter ILItIlyp`r1 t ( Nuu- chah -eulth artist J'net Ayay Qnaw l'Net's grandest vision Tar, a' -```ssr I1 (Ext. 243) Debora Steel Yak Sheelth is one of the artists excited to of all is to make an en- r a ..II' yf yy - 12501724 -5757 tackle the issue with her own design. ire fashion timeline of ! \ '1r' 1er} Fax: (2501723 -0463 --. "What I plan to do is Indigenize a tux- Indigenous clothing, but S - f ( 46°I0stee &meaehahn- edo jacket and make a formal outfit for a sticking with the guide- - , ¡: ' RV ,TI man that has West Coast art on it... Then lines for this project she - + - J.,__, Reporter I'm going to follow a pattern and make will be limited mime L'ft l r. v J y -. narIDi, a f Titian - a - Denise (Exr 240) an old-fashioned dress from 1884 for her few chosen ) >i p lb}B im me (2_50)724 -5757 said J'Net of the piece she will She also hopes were (..f [ n i q (22 a day 1 [ a Fax: 50)723 -0463 . name..mating. will come when .: 11 -`D

Jeni,riliton. mom 51 want to communicate how our artistic young Indigenous men - 9 ,a aesthetic would have blended right in, and women will wear g,r t1a Photo iN e 1 - Audio / Video T ` instead of being outlawed. dual know traditional clothing as l F_''k ¢/ a- spot een on '. a Ñby .I `at1 - w7 A girl finds quiet toreff Mike Wens (Ext. 20 what that would have looked like, but this often as the mom popes " f the Feed the is my chance to find out," she said, add- lar brand name clothing mousy rare.. he the generosity of others at (250) 724-5757 d,net Ayay Quaw Yak Sheelth is one artist tying to i r ,- in Port _ ` People lunch Alberni. ing that she has had the idea for long they wear nw' I drums n song. Fax: (250) 723-0463 tackle cultural appropriation in fashion. lien Sutherland lkerea 'naachahnal :' time, and has been patiently waiting to be I look forward to a able to act on it. future where our young people wear our together more unit even though were w )'Net, who was contacted directly by Client Services Representative Indigenous outfits unapologetically... creating our own individual pieces," she r the Sesame team, draws her inspiration - Holly Sleeking (Ext. 302) that they're just unbelievably proud. My said. r from her knowledge of the Potlatch Ban. daughter has gown up on the runway under. include the Canada Council for (250) 724- 5757 - F,8250 720 t ' nS a federal law that outlawed First Nations - A here in Toronto, and whenever she is up the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and !f`aFg hoilyarochin (cenaachahn ` 't `v} an from 1884 to 1951. She is ` r nankin therein one of she shines," the ()uteri° Indigenous Youth Partnership I a r ) I T..A 1555! .. ly t red by the memory a I 1 she said program, and the exhibit should be ready I Photo by ma John ~ L ó. uncle, who was himself an artist, but Other artists featured in the Creative and on display in Yorkville, Ontario for DEADLINE: Many hands worked mane to get the turkey dinner out to the many people who ¡ t could never completely fulfil his passion Collective are Jodi Lynn Mara.. leneen April 2016. to the holidays at Feed the People. e' , because the ban. came out celebrate e - Please: of \ nora that titre the deadline for Frei Njootlì, Lido Pimiento and Cecily And while theme is cultural ap- we ,I, lea, ;.. It left a creative imprint in my heart... looms for our next lour Is . Jack°, along with the three Somme team propriation, the ultimate goal for Paul at y So if you ever see me dress,) wear my art members who are also contributing a least, is to open doors for marginalized I , 1 51 January l(2016 on my clothes all the time. I involve dif- piece each to the project, Erika Iserhoff, women textile artists who often coot q After than dale. material submitted and fermi animal energy into my clothing. So Louise Soloman, and Sage Paul, up against challenges, tike being able to n j I7 appropriate if I need to be kind one day, then I wear iz judged lmd01 Paul, who reached out to l'Net directly, market themselves successfully, or find % ydI bra material is Placement if still hummingbird. III need to be objective, purposefully wanted to include women adequate to the 1. fa ltat ` of finances support time rekvanl, be included the will then I wear wolf," she said. wage, in order to create an inter- genera - and material it takes to launch their own {*r following issue. Through her "re-cultured" clothing (a artists, support system for all rift/., projects. I U - ( - In an " ideal world, ti submissions would' term died like to coin), shell be reclaim- - tonal"There was a committee who selected "My background is in fashion, and j'' _ ' 1- 100000 we, aher he typed rather than hand e l -written. ing years of potential fashion design that n , people based on their vision and made there are a lot of obstacles if you want. house lunch, which started at 11 a.m. and was finished by Articles can he sent by canatl to - It was a peeked for were never allowed to tom *ISIS. Being sure there was a good balance between break into it... especially for Indigenous 7// hashilthi about 1 p.m. with 136 fed in that short time. ec chahnulth.org as as she she Vllla Wonted is, is often this- women... but that they were a group who women. We wanted to take down barri- /_ r indowr PC). :y ,/` \.p r trated by the lack of support and respect could support each other in what their picture, inue tons, briet ers for women, and hopefully this project ¡'s /'/ '-` ` 'l li shown for Indigenous designs. vision is," she said. will open up communication between the [/[/// . v y 1 tl desolation ofsubjecnsl and a atom :. "l'ta thrilled to be accepted because I m f % + t address. There a flow anion. the artists community and the larger fashion arts ,s nr think one of the ways. address cultural gI Pictures with no mum addrev will were talking, so I imagine some of our world," said Paul. t 1 on the to to I, ' appropriation runway remain on file. Allow two - four waxy. lot ideas are going to evolve, and come ` f m enure Photocopied or faxed + photographs a . Pholo Thew. Smith Legal be accepted. suntan friends coming together for meat Information Feed the People is about family andT -,L, T COVERAGE: Ha-Sh i It h The advertiser ogres that the publisher iii' . -Sts shall not be liable for damages . Although we would be able to like. r e. r a arising out of errors in :Wirers s amens cover all ut ina and evrnLL we will IYI - Ha- Shillh -Se belongs to every Nuuchah -nult person including those who have era only do beyond the amount paid for ,e, so zuhicet passed Viand those who are not yet bons A community newspaper canna exist u space actually occupied by the portion -.Sufficient advance rnoree addressed without community involvement If you have any great pictures you've taken, - Ina was serving up . alibi edvenisemeot in which s specifically to ltu Shilth -Sa. stones or poems - , the chum, (some- { . / youSe written. or artwork you have de.on please let as know so we the error is due to the negligence of l ,,Per availability at the nine of can it in newspaper. _ - a thing sweet) at the include your E-mail heshildun(gnuuchahnulth.org. This year the servants or otherwise. and there! the event. ' ; is Ila- Shiloh -Se's of serving the . 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Many people pan. through the Nuu- chah -nuith Em- seeing each other after long periods at together, Left: Linda ployment and Training Program. laugh together, and wear Chris suealen kr Seitcher The workshop, entitled Eyes and Ears was held at together. As in past years, the event and Victoria on the Ground, brought together 10 the Barclay hotel in Port Alberni, this year on Dec. Watts share learners and five instructors, with the in- and the fixings 11. A traditional meal of turkey E O a laugh at the tent of teaching basic photography skills e6" no always make people smile, and many showed Nuu -ahah- in a news coverage style. The hope from ready to show off their Christmas sweaters and nullh Tribal Ha- Shilth -Sa is that the learners will in front the new or crazy outfits and lake photos of Council take the skills they learned hack to heir Christmas trees. holiday lunch, +and become freeSers.freelancers. or held Dec. Minuets in the communities. bringing 11 to Port more news roll -Scn Saa readers Alberni. The four days were along, Photo by beginning each morning Art rural and Nicole Watts having assignments that needed to be Ji covered. The learners documented two Left: Participants from left to right: Therese Smith, Sheila Seitcher, Nora Martin, Dents in the community. The Feed the to by Georgina 9atnenand Wendy Lee Nicole Watts, Georgina Sutherland, Pearl Campbell, Theresa Tate and Rene People Lunch at Trinity Church in Port Moy Sutherland vane dinner song. and Linda Little. Missing from the photo are Ida John and Alberni, and the Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Thomas. Danielle Sam. Council's staff party. Their work can be Photo by Wawmeesh Hamilton, formerly ofAl- Pearl seen in the pages previous to this article. On day aye, the workshop started with nome Valley News and currently working Is Campbell on his masters in a grounding in the culture, with cedar journalism, and work- Below: weaving, taught by artist and workshop ing as a casual for CBC Radio. He too showed his news Jacket, coordinator lass Green of Culture on the photography and gave Seitcher and Coast. In the afternoon, I:dDU Manager numerous tips that would help build skills nutter learner Sonia Deb Steel talked about us Shilth -Sa, Again, the had to Somerville and shared what happens in a news room learners half and how Photo by when big stories happen, and gave some get their shots on assignment, and than armed to the classroom to I Sheila basic tips for news photography and an evaluate their choosing Seitcher overview off the cameras the learners shots, two or three from among them, and then discussing would be using. the work. Then there was a pane! discussion about On each evening after the day's work, learners and gathered for what news is, and how to prepare for insuottars din- assignments, and each of the instructors ner to a movie about photographers and discuss that work briefly afterwards, philosophy for making news photos. Da- a favorite part the four vid Watts from NETP came in to round of days. On the final day the workshop, Deb out the day for paperwork and discussion of about what NETP offers. Steel discussed the business of freelanc- ing, and how the learners could con- Day two of the workshop saw a pre- was sentation from Bert Crowfoot, publisher tribute to Ha- Shilth Sa Tinge also discussion about what other careers and Above: John and CEO of the Aboriginal Multi-Media training d, Gomez, Diane Society of Alberta. Crowfoot talked would be 'íl Gallic and about the history of the organization and by 5mn available to pare Dave Watts. his 38 years in the business of news. He Above: Bert Crowfoot, Publisher and -' learners If Photo by Ida also showed a number of photos from his aTP1,f \tutti di.i v they wished CEO of the Aboriginal +r John collection. In the past six years, Crow. Society of Alberta, was among the to pursue fl }?r.a foot has concentrated more on his an y ]áo' assn. A guest instructors at the Eyes and Ears photography and work in the studio. !M Left í\ on the Ground Photography Workshop : That day was the first assignment for hosted by Ha- Shilth -Se. Darlene Frank the class. They each had half-an -how to and Marg p R take pictures at Feed the People. They At left: Instructors were Amos. then chose two photos to shown the Shayne Morrow, Jon Green, Deb Steel Pearl : w Photo by class, which discussed that work. and Wawmeesh Hamilton. y Campbell Day three included two presentations: the first from former daily news reporter Photo by Georgina Sutherland and current Ha- Shilth-Sa freelancer Shayne Morrow, who showed some of his favorite photos over his career. and Rene Little takes photos al gave tips on news coverage, and then the NTC Christmas Party as e of her assignments rival r- the photography workshop. Photo!, Daniel. Sam f

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"It is our as obstacles be held at the Hupacasalh House of Gathering at Ahahswinis on Dec. 19 ask Holly Harrison to put your name. and grandchildren the TRC's work, obstacles that continue -Ono thoughts and prayers are with the the Nus -ehah -ninth Tribal Council: hope that our children Beaver Creek Road in Port Alberni on Saturday, the 16th day of Oclucje the list to attend this workshop. that moth. survivors during this difficult time as old The Truth and Reconciliation Coca will never have to go through such a 0 obscure January 2016, between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. experience of hurt and pain, t It is our great hope that Canada's shame wounds are reopened," said NTC Vice- Suicide Peer Support Group mission has released its final report after horrendous Any registered member of the Hesquiaht First Nation who will be Chief Walter Michael ol'Nuchatlaht the residential school era is now in President Ken Watts, 'but the healing will is of ex intensive and and that we can move forward out of the of ix years will continue on the 18 years old as of that date is eligible to nominate candidates for hosting a dinner for his parents' Alban First Thursday, Monthly darkness and into the light to a better the time of the past. The TRC report too continue, and we coal documentation of the reside. and Row Michael's 70th Wedding An- Port a beginning of true reconcili- path of reconciliation for future genera- Chief and Council. Alberni tial school experiences of thousands of pray, is just tions." niversary. It will be held in Oclucje at the We are mindful that we must continue ation in Canada. How Canada chooses to Please in note that we need your mailing address order to ensure Governance building starting at 5:30 p.m. The KUU-RS Crisis Line Society hold to of learn to five up to our obligations to those Note res left us-all us-to you receive election notices, candidates' campaign information He is calling all his siblings, children, a Suicide Peer Support Group Meeting to the Commission's survivors. The TRC report is a matter of from and respond and mailed -out ballot packages. Please contact Lisa Sabbas in grandchildren, great and great grand on the first Thursday °teach month at the of the Nuu- the public record and survivor experi- Inyvli:f` ri fits fwnm findings, said the President the Hesquiaht Administration Office to give her your contact infor- children, friends and relatives to attend. KUU -US Office location. 4589 Adelaide Deb Foxerofl. ences can never be denied, now or in the chah -ninth Tribal Council PIN Please RSVP to the Nuchallaht Band Of- Street in 6 mation, and periodically check the Unity for Hesquiaht Facebook Pon Alberni. Time -a pm light The TRC heard 6,750 survivor state - years to arc for future generations Our munsu neco(e Julio eva page for important the fice: (250) 332 -5908. Cathy is the contact refreshments served. Please insert this from obligation is to ensure the TRC's work r,N saa.dra Kellu announcements about election. ents, including many hundreds 'a person. information into your newspaper. Thank survivors and other First remains top of mind, and that the 94 Calls f, Null- chah -nulth For more information, please contact the electoral officer at You. If you have any questions please call residential m Action are implemented in the spirit of Nations people who attended 250 -723.8802 in Port Alberni, or toll free 1- 855 -586 -8683 if long- the crisis line at 250-723 -4050 in Nation tenito- the TRC's intention. This is our Workshop on Advance Directives schools operated our distance, or by e-mail at maggieyaquet @telus.net as soon as tes. NTC acknowledges the courage of ment going forward. Jan. 18 the TRC, the mm possible. 4e hose survivors in sharing Mein stories. NTC congratulates Port Alberni witnesses for In Memory Their pain was our pain as they recalled ' .trt . . and all of the The election will be held on Saturday, 27 February 2016. 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December 17, 2015- Ha- Shilth -Sec -Page 19 Page 18- Ha- Shilth -Sec- December 17, 2015 Unemployment and low incomes Nuu- chah -nulth speak out on poverty: Part Two By Shayne Morrow Bleak picture in Alberni Valley: Part One HaShilthS, Contributor Port Alberni-- Nuu- chah -nulth members By Shayne Morrow spoke up and they spoke loudly when the Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor presenters opened up for floor for discus- sion at the Poverty Forum held Nov. 24 at Port Alberni -The experts delivered the the Port Alberni Friendship Centre, nee sage with satisfies and Nuu -chah- Hazel Jack was unable to hide her anger, noun members stood up to confirm it blasting a government system she said "Yes. Poverty is debilitating and dewed. has withhold benefits and ing and it causes long -term health effects. marina. destroy her health. Citing the many statis- And we are the living proof." tics provided by the presenters, lack said The two-way dialogue took place at the those numbers can be misused. Community Forum on Poverty on Nov. "You point to the government and say, 24 at the Pon Alberni Friendship Centre. 'Data. Data Data.' But sometimes the The event was hosted by Alberni- Pacific Data. Data. Data. is going the other ray.' Rim MLA Scott Purser, in partnership Jack said that, despite being well- with the Alberni Valley Community and able to fill out the endless Foundation and the Alberni Valley Health Ward bureaucratic forma, she has routinely Network. a been disentitled for medical benefits. Fraser said the forum was organized "t am gird of being sick, and being in following the release of the Alberni Val- poverty, and having the government tak- ley Vital Signs Report, which delivers a Photos by Shayne Marrow ing money out obey pocket. I am is debt bleak picture of numerous social condi- Dr. Paul Hesselback, Chief Medical Officer for A song opens up the presentations for the poverty forum held because of government workers. at Port Alberni Friendship Centre. From left to right: Ruben resulting from high unemployment Island Health, speaks about the Determinants of Thomas, Ray and Marie Samuel, Jason Titian and Trevor Charlie "Who is 'The Poor'? We are. Who is and low incomes. Health, which he says should be called, Determi- stealing from the poor? The government 'Our office has been dealing with issues nants of Living. to Victoria and becoming homeless," of poverty fora long time,' Fraser said. nano. Thomas said. 'There area lot of people Tlau- qui -aht member Louise Martin The MLA noted that, earlier that day, the Minnie Hornidge, United Church minister and from here, living on the streets. unable to said she was surprised at the composition B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy issued president of the Bread of Life Society. find ajob that pays living wage" of the crowd which had fewer aboriginal a damning report, First Call, on child Those people fall off the ledger and participants than she expected. Mar- poverty rates in the province. According become the invisible poor unless they ere tin said she hoped to impress on non- to First Call, one out of five B.C. children able to maintain a connection with their aboriginal people die entrenched racism lives in poverty - arguably the highest community, he said. dui continues to cause First Nations rate in Canada. "So thank you for sharing those figures. people difficulties in finding housing and "It's" a stark reminder that we have That's some scary shit," Thomas told the employment. problem. And we have a problem right presenters, before turning his attention to "Right tow, I'm talking about the condi- here in the Valley. So it's time to find the politicians. "I would like to encour- tions First Nations people face," she said. solutions," Fraser said. 'These reports age you leaders, who are gating paid to 7 Martin said the generation of aboriginal should not be collecting dust. They do this, to sharpen your skills up, because people just moving into the workforce should be calls to action. we need to find some solutions" face all the same issues ..f Verde rempls- On that point, than was wide agree. Ray Samuel touched on a number of is- and low -wage jobs as cited by Dr. ment. Along with the MLA. the event ment sues rued presentations. Paul Haselback, Chief Medical Officer drew newly -elected NDP Member of Samuel id he emend the oal forest for Island Health, whose tro n was Parliament Gordon Johns, Port Alberni pruenta industry workforce in the prosperous called of Health." Mayor Mike Rattan, Alberni- CIayoquot "Determinants 1960s. The work was demanding, the But there is another social Regional District ('hair Isle Osborne barrier faced employer was demanding as were the by aboriginal people. That of racism. and host of community leaders. Stacey Manson, with School District 70, runs the working conditions, but the pay and ben- "It makes me sad because this is our Tla-r- qui -ahl cousins Alice George and Louise Martin talk about the systemic The fast presentation came from Dr. Y Strong Start program for parents and preschoolers. efits were good. Hr7.N ancestral home, and a lot of our intrinsic racism faced by aboriginal people living in poverty. Paul Hasselback, Chief Medical Officer Newly elected Alberni is Gord Johns. Ile Is call- That did not guarantee that family MP for Courtenay- rights, like hunting and fishing were for Island Health, who opened with a Poverty Reduction Task for the Valley. could afford all the necessities of life, ing for a Fora away." she said. "I an asking right diagram of Determinants of Health. taken however. we "This wally should be catled 'Determi- Wes Hewitt said that, on the surface, the that deficiency. Supports are good and necessary, but the now that you understand - have a "A lot of us were not living in poverty, poverty right to speak out about our living condi- nants of Living," he suggested. "Number Alberni Valley's low housing prices and Stacey Manson, among her many duties only permanent solution to child but we decided we needed something jobs that pay enough to pro- on this lists 'Economic Status. low vacancy sae look pretty good com- at School District 70, mm the Strong is to provide more. he said. 'That's where we could for parents and preschool- vide the necessities of life, according to Martin's cousin, Alice George. Masked In short, how much you make has ma- pared to provincial averages. But those Stan program fall into it Deanna Ogle, campaign foe the Fraser for organizing the even. and for jor effect on your health, Hasselback said. statistics are misleading, he said. organizer If that new car or that bigger house For Families campaign. MP lobos, Mayor Mike Ronan All diseases are exacerbated by poverty, "flouring is directly s "Poverty does not play favorites. We Living Wage (lord salted in an unsustainable debt load, it Ogle pointed out that in B.C., the and Alberni- Clayequm Regional District whether it is the result of poor housing, Hewitt explained. If you are on know poverty is in every one of our created a form of poverty all its own, he for First is for attending the poor nutrition. poor working conditions Old Age Canada Pension, on income schools in our district; Manson said. poverty rate Nations children Chair lose Osborne explained. assistance or not to mention The challenge for educators is to pro- actually 48 per cent. To properly support foam. disability, - or any number of related issues. "Now 1 feel sorry for any young person a low -wage vide supports and early interventions a family of four, both parents need to "I'm glad that you guys arc listening to o "Heal disuse, stroke, you name it The working job, you are virtu- trying to find full -time job like 1 had," earn at least an .hour She called us.. I know it's hard." she acknowledged. more you arc economically challenged, ally guaranteed to be spending more than for families and children in those criti- $17.22 he said. "Now it's all contract employ - she was continuously em- the more likely you will have these dis- 30 per teal of your inane on housing. cal early years when the child's brain is on participants to challenge government George said mew, low..agc..' all levels to make that living wage ployed up to 2006, but was then forced to eases," he said. Statistically, the rates are That pots you in me hole right from the developing rapidly at Samuel also echoed Jack's concerns start. Poor children may be malnourished and matter of public policy. goon disability. 15I to two times higher than for middle- about -enthusiastic bureaucrats. jobs, but no helps people on to high. roman persons. "The poverty rate [in the Alberni Valley] They are more likely to have hymnal. "What we need is not only "It seems like one "When we applied for [supported] difficulties, good jobs," Ogle said. "Each one of us disability. We are treated like were. Above all the many statistics, Hassel - is about 18.5 per cent. That's about 26 per ity disorder or emotional senior's housing, we were told our our com- It is hard to live like that," she back had one consistent message: "If we cent higher than the national average," Manson said. has a role in ending poverty. welfare. combined income was $38 over the limit. address poverty, everybody will be better Hewitt said "Twenty six per can of our Children who bring vulnerabilities to ity" said. They olds that even if we were one people who lived communitywiry spends more than 30 per cent school, if they do not receive the appro- That was a message emphasized by It is especially hard for dollar were min- Tellingly, he said B.C. is the only one of of their income for housing. priate interventions, can be expected to Minnie Hornidge, United Church through "the residential school honor," lawn Titian encouraged the politicians Life accepting kindness 10 provinces that does not have a child "According to the statistics, we have a perform poorly. They may fall victim to ister and president of the Bread of George noted. Even and community leaders to listen and to Duel Jack Is unable to hold back her anger at government policies and bureau- poverty plan in place. critical shortage of affordable housing." addict criminal behavior m sexual Society. from outsiders is stressful, she explained. take anion. cracy that she says harm picked her pocket and ruined her heath. into Unfortunately, Hasselback said, the gen- Much of the housing that is available was abuse' As they grow older, t they are more "We are about to enter creative Living on-reserve poses challenges; liv- "Them arc a lot of people here who have we eration of people who arc just entering built in the 1960s and has been poorly likely to develop obesity and/or heart engagement," she began "Maybe if ing off-reserve is even worse. the same aspirations and the same goals," ing part of this community, Ilan." have a Living Wage, as well as support- and the workforce are often saddled with high maintained.tain, he added. disease. can come up with a Poverty Reduction Pan Alberni resident Dan Cebuliak he said. Titian said the sheer volume of Prior to the opening. Johns said he pot ing mental health supports for youth student debt, high rents and low -wage Noting the federal, provincial and local "Their life trajectory can be affected be- Strategy, we can bring it to the province." agreed that the statistics arc deceptive. information he had received was daunt- special emphasis on poverty during his closing the gap for aboriginal funding." 10.4 per rate Gov- employment with few benefits, if any. government politicians in the house, fore they even come to school," Manson Homidge said her two main concerns '"that cent unemployment ing, but manageable. election campaign and he is currently John pointed out that the Hamer at said. Providing emotional support at an are food and housing, noting that the is just whose on [Employment !moo Nations eremites advertised "budget surplus" The effect is to create systemic poverty. Hewitt said it will take political action `There are a lot of things I do not meeting with mayors and First than Bread Life lot mots," One ance]," Cebuliak told Ha- Shilth -Sa. "That based on withholding $1 billion The solution, he said, is to take action, all levels to improve the housing picture early age is actually more important of swim', of understand. But I am here to loan" he leaders in the riding in order to bring lo- was doesn't include people who are on First Nations politically and as a community, in the Albemì Valley. academic support. days a week. figure concluded. cal concerns to Ottawa this week. in promised spending kitchens, there nearly on income assistance or dis- and another billion promised "What I would like you to recognize To reinforce the point, he put up a slide Hungry children don't learn well. Valley "There's community Of the elected officials, MP Gard lobos "Nationally, one out of seven children programs Sl was is that you can actually do something. outlining every social housing project schools provide a number of bleak last food banks, there's community gardens. ability." appeared especially energies., lives in poverty. That goes up to one out to veterans. While his party I the -people arc federal he Poverty is 1s a massive problem that built by the B.C., Housing Corporation and lunch programs. At ADSS, as many What is the next step? believe them Even figures' demon "We have to he political. if we stand of three in the Alberni Valley. That is not casful in de recall election, to into a new one of wean address- he concluded, over the past five years. Not one proj- as 200 students per day grab a quick should be a community garden in every who, it comes aboriginal people, together, they will hates." he said. a cmptable," he said. believes Canada is heading advised. between urging paniciranu to join together, to ect has been built in the Alberni Valley, breakfast or snack to get them through neighbourhood. Holies, people could Ruben Thomas lobos suggested immediately striking up "We [the NDP] man on plat from of (and bean) era for relations not for many people from our and government. form action groups and to become pan of although Port Alberni Mayor Mike Rat- the day. The high school also offers emer- donate properly they are using, "We have a Poverty Reduction Task Fora, adding, early childhood education and affordable First Nations in that end up drifting down a community solution. tan advised that the city has made strong clothing, food and school supplies unity garden their neighbour- communities "And l'm to I'm really excited about be- housing, and to increase wages so that we Port Alberni &letter Society President representations to the province to address o n cy a needed bais hood that builds relationships" ss r

Page 20- Ha- Shilth -Sa- December 17, 2015 December 17, 2015 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 21 `Ps Kelsmaht chieftainship transferred to son By Dense Dann 2018 t0 celebrate his life. Tate says lhey Ha- ShilthSa Reporter have any connections to Kelsmaht and Ahousaht. Victoria -Guests of Ahousaht s Charlie "My family and I stand here today with family gathered at the Esquire alt Cong- a little hit of help for your celebration:" house on Nov. 28 to witness an historic said Tate before handing gifts over to the event) the transfer of a chieftainship from hosts. father. Chief Hanuquii Edgar Charlie, to lsobelle Clutch said she comes from son, Nate Charlie. Tseshaht and Ahousahh "Edgar and my Chief Edgar Charlie said he has serious mother Marion are siblings so that makes health issues and would normally have Nate my brother, according to our teach - hosted his potlatch in home territory at ings,"she explained. Her family stood

Ahousaht, but his failing health requires with her a, she congratulated. the new that he achy in Victoria The Chief of chief. Esquìmalt, Sinopun (Andy Thomas) was A group ofNisqually people travelled allowed the Charlies to conduct their very from south of the border to honour important business in his nation's long Hanuquiï s invitation. may talked about house. their love for canoe journeys and met la The day started with lunch served by the many Canadian friends that way. At front from left to right: N iekaninnish CIiffAllen, Hudson Webster, Nate Charlie family as Ahousaht singers sang a "We cherish our traditional ways. Our Charlie and Dave Frank, using dinner song. Wickaninnish (Cliff young people continue to fight to carryon Atleo) welcomed the people. He said it our traditions," they said before present- was an honour to be there speaking on ing each of the Nuu -ohah-nmlth chiefs NTC Post -Secondary Funding behalf on Hanuquii and his family. with gifts. "My father always said we need to Hesquiaht Tyce Ili wihh Kathleen hang on to the hereditary chief system Andrews stood with her children, grand- because it is from the Creator. It is not children and with Chief Andrew Thomas. made. said Adeo. He went on to They said they were one family and wore welcome the people to the land of the thankful for the invitation and grateful to Lekwungen, "who have been gracious witness such an historic event. enough to let us do this very sacred event Ed Mack stood with his family and fellow Chief John Tumbe. He told the The guests were invited to move to people that his sister Gina was very sick the long house to witness the ceremony, and his family hosted a celebration of life speeches and festivities. Outside the party for her which the Charlies mended, temperature was below zero; inside the "It uplifted her spirits and, well, it wooden amen, was warmed by two worked," said Mack, adding that his sister large, open fires. Guests bundled in heard some good news from her doctor blankets on benches that lined the walls. last week. "We believe good things hap- Upholstered chairs were provided for the pen through prayers and positive energy," At centre: Chief Edgar Charlie with his family after the transfer of his title. most senior elders. he said. The Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council's Education Department is The first of business was the Following dinner break, dancers came Christian was named Ciih -meek. cleansing of the floor Singers drummed O signalling the beginning of the trans- and chanted as dancers dusted the four fer of chieftainship from father m son. Edgar Charlie said now accepting applications for the 2016 -2017 funding year! corners of the floor withte eagle down. r The room was smoky and the air filled Hanuquii and family Alleo said this was done in order to with dust a, the dancers shuffled barefoot will have to go home protect all that were taking part in the across the dirt floor. When the chant- to let the ...him If you are interested in attending Post -Secondary please be moray that they may stay safe while ing stopped, Nate Charlie was escorted know what happened there and on their may home. oss the dance floor by two men who in Victoria. There Tá amnia was offered to guests who werere representing Thunderbird. They will be important and sure to submit an application before the following deadline: Eenay suffered losses in their families. delivered him to his father who removed sacred ceremonies Out assn only be don ach was wrapped in blankets from the his chief's hen and placed it on his son's hosts followed by hugs from Charlie fain. head. He went on to remove his vests and at their terri- ily members. wrapped them around Nate, 'dressing' as tory. The floor was then open for visitors the new Chief. He went on to say Mat he thinks some January 31, 2016 wishing to address the Charlie family. \1 ,,lean announced the new names Brian Tate of Ditidaht stood with his of family members, which usually hap- people thing being a is fun. "But mother and sisters to talk about their pens at such significant events. chief all connection to the Charlie family. "Edgar Edgar gave his Chief name, Hanuquii, when you're a chief called my grandfather, Henry uncle and to Nate; and Edgar himself was renamed you don't think for yourself; you have a any the so the Charlies are our family," he said. Kwat-tsok. Nate's wife Raymona isms Who can apply: If you are registered member of of io The Totes are mourning the loss of their the Kelsmaht hakuum (queen) and her think about your and yon luve father but promise they will stand up in name is1 Omaha. Their 13- year -old son ho. r. peedo or your people;' howl ATaerbaba following Nuu- chah -nulth Nations: Ditidaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, He went an to advise his son to be strong of mind. "Always try to 1 Tla -aht or think positive," he told Hanuquii. Hupacasath, Mowachaht /Muchalaht, Nuchatlaht, -o- qui The new chief will host a cel- I Mean. in Ahousaht to complete the transfer business. It will take Tseshaht. place in early 2016, the date to be announced. (If you do not see your Nation listed please contact your Nation's education worker on how to apply.) From the family: Thank you to the chiefs and elders that came to support and hahoopa (teach) what it is that a For more information please contact NTC Post -Secondary Counsellor, Charlene Miller: chief has to do for his people. We thank all who came from near and farm witness and to snare your NUU- CHAH -NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL POST SECONDARY EDUCATION wisdom. Thank you to the speak- aDs, men, singers, dancers 5001 Mission Road - PO Box 1383, Port Alberni BC., V9Y 7M2 andcooks. From Hanuquii (Nate Charlie), 1- Phone: (250) 724 -5757 / 877 -677 -1131 Fax: (250) 724 -9682 Quee -ea (Raymnna Charlie) and (Edgar Charlie). Email: psinfo @nuuchahnulth.org . www.nuuchahnulth.org Bottom left and right: + The Nisqually guests ì1`S111. :ïff.. I

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It luik Drawing on Marine Traditional r .. TAKING CARE OF Knowledge to Manage Nuu- chah -nutlh Territories

Eel To help manage the complex about the area. The connection to these places and the history ecological relationships of the Nations that rely on them are essential to developing between humans and nature, comprehensive MTK maps. Uu- a -thluk is working on the "I'm mining for `data diamonds, "' he said, adding that Marine Traditional Knowledge the what, where, when, and how questions help build a detailed 01 (MTK) Mapping project with picture of how community members have used the territory Nuu -chah -nulth Nations. historically and how they're using it today. These hard copies Funded by Fisheries and will then be digitized and compiled with any previous data Oceans Canada the goal of the that the Nation provides. Although the project was proposed project is to establish data - as a way for the Nations to communicate and help protect sharing protocols between important areas in the event of a marine incident, it has the the Nations and emergency potential to act as a broader tool. response agencies to allow Some Nations are recognizing the potential of the data the responder to have quick being used for future consultation with the tourism industry, access to the locations of in resource planning, and to help transmit knowledge to the , crucial marine habitat areas. next generation. Recording Nuu -chah -nulth place names and "With protocols in place, stories associated with culturally significant sites are information federal agencies responding that can increase the value of the MTK Mapping project to the Espinosa Inlet, N lliatlaht Ha- romItiu` to a major catastrophe, such Nations. For Nations that may already have done their own as an oil spill, will have quick mapping, this project can complement that work.

kiL access to the data provided by each Nation to protect "As our Nation is close to passing down its chieftainship critical marine habitat while also preventing any for the next generation to take over, it's important to teach our

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L, project," said Luc Bibeau, MTK Mapping Project ecosystems that sustain us," said Archie Little, Nuchatlaht First r

ti Coordinator. He added that Marine Traditional Nation, speaking on behalf of Tyee Ha'wilth Walter Michael. 11 11 ` \` Knowledge data and maps will remain with - _ u_ '', L, and be under the control and management ti of -each Nuu -chah -nulth Nation. ares impart-aka to teach. our kids- t7VG value ti Through workshops and meetings with YBspoftíSib' to elders, fishers, other knowledge holders, qKaM4je1fen/ta.t4 our ti and Nuu -chah -nulth youth, Luc is working five Et%ílvé1wT fiLti/t ~hag tlís.» with Nations to collect data through a map review, in this case primarily with marine -Archie LUtte, 1 ilu.ckeptC,akt Pint Na/tidnt charts. Community members mark down areas that they use or have knowledge Nuu- chah -nulth Nations can contact Luc at Luc.Bibeau@ about by drawing or writing on the hard nuuchahnulth.org or (250) 725-3899 to take advantage of this copy of the map. This is done either in a opportunity to document and map critical marine habitat in 4 5 group or individually, depending on what their territories. each person feels most comfortable doing. For each area marked down, Luc asks questions to get more information

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