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E Sa Canada's Oldest Newspaper - Serving Nuu -chah- nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product Vol. 43 - No. 6 -June 16, 2016 haasitsa Sales Agreement No. 40047776 Earthquake exercise -/ts."'W'i ._. . so. - critically important Ir6b La-S P to Nuu- chah -nulth By Shayne. Morrow CI 4 Ha- Shilth -Sa Contributor

Port Alberni-At 7:45 a.m. Tuesday June 7, a Magnitude . 9.0 earthquake struck off the ti-oraqq` NIPC1 West Coast of Vancouver ,- ,.. t., t Island. Twenty minutes later, - ... '?- ' ...,. a 20 -metre tsunami surged up . Alberni Inlet causing cata- strophic damage all the way Paddle Days at Ditidaht Community School. See our coverage on pages 14 and 15. up to the City of . pit Don't feel bad if you missed II. f the shaking and flooding. It was all part of a virtual disas- ter called Exercise Coastal Response, which unfolded Hugh Braker across the city and beyond June 1 7 9. through June e `' The practice run disaster involved an unprecedented mobiliza- 1 r tion of federal, provincial, municipal, regional and First Nations a 'fir L resources. 4. While the "disaster" was virtual, the exercise itself was a real - J time deployment of the people and agencies that would be tasked with saving lives and restoring services if and when the Big One strikes. . Representatives from the various agencies met at a special reception on June 6 at Echo Centre, with seafood and hospitality provided by . They were welcomed by Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Chair and one -time Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council fisheries biologist Josie Osborne, who now serves as Mayor of Tofino. Welcoming out -of- towners to "the very cool 34.5 degrees Celsius yesterday," Tseshaht Councillor Hugh Braker said Exercise Coastal Response had the full support of Nuu -chah -nulth communities, and for good reason. "Since the beginning, when it was initiated, Tseshaht has been i .4 a strong supporter of this exercise. All of our reserves are located f- 12 and 13. along the sea. Of all the thousands of Nuu -chah -nulth people Northern Region School Potlatch in Zeballos. See our coverage on pages who live on the West Coast of , in our 14 mem- ber Tribes, the vast majority of them live less than three metres above sea level. For us, this exercise is critically important." Braker noted that currently, hundreds of Tseshaht and Hupa- casath members are fishing on the in small boats. "If there were an emergency right now, we would face difficul- ties that others don't." Even closer to the likely epicenter of the Big One, Tseshaht Beachkeepers work in partnership with Parks Canada in the Bro- ken Island Group, overseeing the activities of 14,000 kayakers that visit the marine park each year. "It was a very hard sell to tell our Beachkeepers that if a big earthquake hits, if there is a tsunami warning, you have less than 20 minutes to get more than 20 metres above sea level. You can- not worry about 14,000 tourists." Braker said with so much at stake, Tseshaht has been watching the development of the exercise since the beginning. "Our First Nation office will be setting up an emergency centre [on Thursday]. We ourselves are going to be an integral part of this exercise, because it is going to help us plan, because we know, some day there is going to be a giant earthquake and tsunami." on page 10. Braker said he has his own memories of the 1964 Good Friday A special exchange from the West Coast General Hospital. See our coverage Tsunami that devastated the low -lying regions of Port Alberni and caused long -term dislocation to many Nuu -chah -nulth people If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa and communities in its path. P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 LIBRARY AND "I was 11 at the time, and I remember the day vividly, as if ARCHIVES CANADA NEWSPAPER COLLECTION (17) it were yesterday," he said. "So we know it's going to happen 395 WELLINGTON again. And we know when it happens, it's going to be you relying ST OTTAWA, ONTARIO on me and me relying on you. It's going to be the Alberni Valley K1A ON4 that has to be on its own for a long, long time." See www.hashilthsa.com for more on the exercise. l I Page 2- Ha-Shilth-Sa -June 16, 2016 June 16, 2016- Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 3 The nuu6aañu1 - Sami Connection A t the beginning of February By haas9aluk (John Rampanen) 2016 my son Qwyatseek and I embarked on spinney of a lifetime. We departed from Vancouver Asal on Feb. 4 on ae eight day adventure into , the territory of the Sami People. (Sapmì ------encompasses the region of Northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland). Our mission, alongside wild salmon advocates Bonny Glambeck and Dan Lewis from Clayoquot Action, was to share our experiences and perspectives regarding preservation of wild salmon and impacts from fish farming with the people in the Alta, Norway area seek and John Rampanen with haul reindeer herder We also wished to engage with Sami Awe Mars, Anti, and elder d'ore Bongo. r4, people to develop a deeper understand- ing of their culture and language in the hopes that it would provide insight into 41 our efforts towards language revitaliza- I1 tion here at home. This trip overseas was the first for both my son and L After many hours .2 of airtime and finding our way through ,I - foreign environments we finally landed Mar in Horgan, and Jodie Wide' alter the in ce J 1 in Alta, Norway on Feb. 6. We had 7=m1 mc gingered ourselves to share our culture and language as a demonstration of our interconnectedness with our tertitpnes. i. ¿a T- a Ourbelief that our cultural practices John Horgan and the Official Opposition and language are the key to the protec- l , tion and preservation of our tendon., ^I mars ' Qwyatseek and John Rampanen with Semi leader - political and way of life guided us to the Semi - John Rampanen and son Qwyatseek reindeer herding. Beaska NtiOea. and elder Tore Bongo. People. Almost immediately upon our arrival . welcome MLA Melanie Mark, legs that denote each respective Sami Herding families. status of wild salmon within our reaps" in Alta, we fortunately crossed paths family. We learned about the birthing We also discovered that all Sami are tive regions. We shared our position with Sami Reindeer Herder Ana grounds of the reindeer (further to the connected to the Salmon. The number of through voice and song at a Salmon Mirages Anti. She generously invited us north along the Oceanside). wild salmon stocks have been severely Conference that was also attended by the first First Nations woman elected ._ to her house for a traditional Semi meal And, we learned of the cultural impor- jeopardized d to over harvesting, fish the King of Norway. an and extended invitation to join her on tance of the reindeer herd and how it farming, hydro-electric dams, mining We shako common belief that our cul- a reindeer herding expedition that only is interconnected with the Sarni People and other forms of resource extraction. erne, languages and connections to our takes once per year. place eme¢lvp AlhN learned while r The intake Semi familiestpaople the -. lands and waters is key to our ongoing to the B.C. Legislature. The next day my son and I travelled immersed in their calm and language we connected with have-taken on the survival as Indigenous people and that tune Wand to take Ian in this To see the northern lights Bicker upon ring industry directly as that was these values, beliefs and practices must cultural immersion. We found ourselves the (mien horizon, to hear the language identified as the largest threat to Sami be a pan....,. ongoing actions and surrounded by many new experiences, spoken throughout their land since the way of life. Fish Farming and dams also decisions that impact our territories. people, foods, practices and language. beginning of existence and to engage have any negative impacts but the There are many, many more details It also happened to be National Sarni with their cultural practices was an current reality focuses upon one battle that could be shared regarding this . Day, so there were many festivities and experience that will remain with us for a time experience We intend to return to Sami appy National Aboriginal 1 events taking Day! place more than a lifetime. atIn Alta, we had the pleasure of meeting territory with our whole family to fol- We arrived in Waldo, Northern My son, thirteen years old at the time, more Sarni People that have and contin- low up with the connections made and Finland late in the evening and nude was hawed and recognized for com- to champion their cultural identity. cultural exchange. We are grateful to our way up to the tundra plateau to pleting the rites of passage and entering u Tore Bongo, highly-respected elder the generous support provided through celebrating aboriginal participate in the reindeer herding. To into adulthood through Sami tradition. among the Sarni community, played an the Wild Salmon Delegation and to the culture, traditions and fights say it was cold would be an understate - He was gifted with a reindeer knife and instrumental role in the early 1980's wonderful family and friends that spon- mend The temperature was below -30 was told that he will always be welcome to halt the development of a dam that sored Qwyetseeks involvement in this Ç. The clothing that we brought along to back to the Sami territory. would see the destruction of traditional adventure. o6nbat the cold weather was laughable, We travelled back to Alta afterwards Sami village sites within the Alta area. Though it was disheartening in some bra we were fortunately taken care of by with a newfound understanding of Sami Known as the Alta Controversy, this ways to be cast with Indigenous token-- our Sami hosts. tradition and culture. We could relate action was the largest mobilized event Isms local non -Indigenous activists /Bundled up in warm clothing we made to the connections to the land and we in Norwegian history and helped to via octal media, that effectively used +r way to the traditional Sami herding discovered that the coastal Sarni people re -mite efforts in cultural pride and our evolvement to satisfy their own grounds. The cold air froze instantly athwart also connected to the mean resurgence. We spent much time with agenda, it was uplifting to be pan of with each breath. very similar to our people's practices. Tae Bongo and I did my best to learn this experience with Bonny and Dan and The experience of corralling and herd-- However, the coastal Sami communi- and speak to him in his language as to explore meaningful ways to approach ing well over a thousand reindeer was ties have been impacted by Norwegian means to show respect and to gain a environmental issues through a cross - surreal and nearly indescribable. settlement and influence much more uniquely Sami perspective of issues in cultural lens. We teamed about the special ear mark- significantly than the inland Reindeer their region The generous accommodations made 1ç:Mxr1> We also connected strongly with by our Sami hosts to welcome my son F fl13 : É: : Beaska Milks, a Sami political leader and 1 into their way of life will never be 1 from this generation that embodies forgotten. the cultural strength and power of his Indigenous Peoples throughout this conic, culture and land. world are men with very similar chat Pé1- Elementary Camp ($160) Beaska, Tore and Adjoined us (along lenses It is our ability to connect, share , Ages 9 -11 July 5 -9 with several Norwegian activists/advo- and collectively shategize that holds the cates) to voice our perspectives on the solution to these global issues. Jr. High Camp ($160) Ages 12 -14 July 12 -16 Young Women's Specialty Camp ($170) Ages 15 -18 July 19 -23 Scotiabank Young Men's Adventure Camp ($170) Together . S Ages 15 -18 July 26-30 Celebrating OFFICIAL 1 . 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778.421.4883 l 250.720.1798 copperislandexperience @yahoo.com www.scotiabankcom Page 4- Ha- SIJiltlt -Sa -June 16, 2016 June 16, 2016- Ha- Sllilfh -Sri -Page 5 Dr. Richard Atlan of the was honoured for his New chief councillor youngest and first female 4683 Margaret Street 1.4" academic and environmental Mins. Port Alberni BC. leadership with an honorary doctor BY Shaine Morrow b "Cynthia for Council" btu( Ha- Shilth -Se Reponer Balloting took place from I a.m. to 6 V9Y 6H1 of education degree on June IS from Awards & Trollies p.m. on May 12, after which Tseshaht (250) 723-5239 the University of Sion Tseshaht First Nation has elected its first- members were invited to watch the ballot Custom Decorated Apparel Ile help ' -ao cre 11 . Y First Nations Studi nt ever female, and youngest, elected chief Promotional Products councillor. Dolt felt great to know I hid my coin. nTc and en- chaire: rl hike 141 Custom Designed Websites Dick, who turned 27 May 24, a enmity behind mein this decision," Dick s Panel for Susie rest Cynthia G erl- said. Direct to Garment TShirts Practices in C'1e-n Sound. was elected May 12 along with Corey >, Anderson, Ilugh Beaker, Melanie Fred, Dick declined to comment on the noun. Sublimation Jennifer Gallic, Luke George, John Go- nation process that mw her elected as J ' Complete Sign Shop ez, Eunice Joe and Tutor Little. She is J, ji, chief councillor in an internal ballot In We Engrave Wood, Leather, Metal and Granite one of four new councillors. On May 19, iy. r pan, she admitted, she was unsure of the Glass, i at the first meeting of the new Tseshaht ,ß:Y1)1 media protocol surrounding the proceed- www.EngrayingByLadybird.com council, Dick was chosen from among ings. But she will say she avoided "poli- Ladybird Engraving 8 Web Creations Ltd. the group to sit as elected chief, replacing ticking" with the other newly -elected Hugh Bmker who served in that position councillors to win thew favor. the last term. "My approach was to stay away from Happy Aboriginal Day Ha- Shilth -Sa sat down with the newly - Mat I wanted to make a fresh start when elected chief the day after the election. the nine of were elected, recognizing . - National Aboriginal Day- Dick, the daughter of Eileen Watts and that we would all work together from that 7 I Celebrating with you! Richard Dick Sr., mid she is conscious of point. A historic election for l'aeshaht, with the election of Cynthia Dick, first female the fact that she has assumed an elected "The first priority for me is to build chief and youngest ever chief. position that will at times put heron a those relationships and wade with the On this day, let's celebrate &share knowledge national stage. Island College, then transferred to Van. flowed from her term as Tseshaht office community to get where we wain to go.' about the Aboriginal peoples' vibrant culture, "I recognize the responsibilities that comer Island University in 2008, where manager. Dick said her experience in NTC Educa- come with this role, and 1 have full con- she completed her Bachelor of Arts in "I ;tuned attending the meetings and non reinforced her belief in the unpin. amazing traditions, b unique heritage! Metes loll have the ability to do what 2014, +Orbs Major in Sociology and recording the meetings.I became very tame of acknowledging and promoting needs to be done," she said. "And 1 know Minor in Psychology. passionate about everything that happens the value of Nuuchah -nulth culture, both I have the support of out council and the "I started as a summer student al (the with Tseshaht, and I decided I wanted to to students and to the general population 11 v rest of the community and the hereditary Nuuchah -nulth Tribal Council] in 2007, get more people involved.".04 d." as a whole. chiefs, and that we will all work together and !worked in a number of depart. When Dick returned to NTC, she con- This all goes hack to hishukish Unemployed? what we want as Tseshaht." she said. tented to participate in community coos u .walk - we are all one and intercon- towards Looking for work? Dick said she spent pan of her child- Those included Non -Insured Health and educmeat herself on the local, meted. That is the great thing about Nuu- INEO members and and provincial and issues Tseshaht is chah -we are so We can help! hood in the care of family and Benefits Social Development national -ninth culture all wel- Employment Services panty in foster care, `tin the system." Health Promotion, but her most compel- involved in on a daily basis. coming and, for the most part, everyone Despite those humps is the road, Dick ling role was in Education. "I am up to date- not completely, of can be pan of it," she said. t said she was able to stay connected with "I started as the Post -Secondary Coun- course, Inn 1 am definitely aware. And That understanding of culture has led PH 250.723.4875 FX 250.723.4655 her Nuu.chah -nulth culture as she at- sellor, but Then I won back to Tseshaht I will continue to educate myself," she Dick to recognize the value of gaining www.INEOemployment.com tended first Hanhrupayak school, then as Office Manager (October 2014). Then, said. fluency in other cultures. This fall, her clayoquot A. W Neill, and graduated from Alberni last rune. I wens back (to NTC) as the For her election campaign, Dick used four -year -old daughter will begin kinder- District Secondary School in 2007. Pathways to Student Success Supervisor." social mediamatter of coupe. gaup at Alberni Elementary, with the BIOSPHERE TRUST Dick started her post- secondary al North Dick said her decision to run for council "But 1 was really excited about running goal amending the French Immersion and about being accepted as candidate. program. Fora young multilingual and Job Posting so I went above and beyond, and ordered culmmlly- literate person, the horizons are Recreation Worker a bunch of lawn signs." almost endless. 41 Motorists on Ekooth Road and Old Log. "I do my best to make sure she has that hRhÿ:Ch ,oséJa nine Road could not miss the huge cam. attachment to our culture, and 1 Position: Full -Time Happy National omen signs created by family members. will definitely encourage both along the Application Deadline: July 8, 2016 Then there were those people wearing -.'she said. Location: Nttinaht, Malachan I.R all Career, in ForetryE? t 1 Job Summary: -- -e Aboriginal Day The Youth Worker will support the youth either individually or in a family a WisaiNg group. The primary responsibility is to handle social, emotional ardor financial problems as well as provide skilled intervention and treatment Because I love working services. The Youth Worker will provide counselling and integrated case with my office assistant ¢v¢ryoN¢ management planning. support youth In developing a healthy lifestyle and appropriate behaviour and to empower Individuals to take action on issues affecting their lives Including health, education, unemployment a Aappy and environment. A brief summary of duties and responsibilities include developing and NAtioNAe implementing programs for youth, families and children, coordinating community and cultural events and seeking available funding opportuni- ties. Morigítiaó Qualifications: Relevant education and or experience (BA, 6SW, or CYC degree Day with 2 years experience) Have proven experience and training in working with the youth Claire Trevena, colt Fraser, 7 General knowledge of youth and children programs; coordinating MLA North Island MLA Albern:- Pacific Rim community and cultural events claire.treueea.mlá@leg.bc fraser.mla @leg.baca Energetic and high motivator Ability to efficiently operate computer programs and software A self starter and ability to work on own initiative yet able to demon - e cultures and strate teamwork C [y T Flexible, adaptable, punctual and consistent a w.' Demonstrates effective communication diverse our First I 74e of Bdr.cation First Aid uesls n out lou lama 95 desk lob Board Must have a Valid B.0 Drivers Licence, preference to Class 4 or better Nations peoples. nests n EttN mamlTlt treats tar Idee rei Vancouver Jgeawd West and in support of a recent criminal record check dore challenging ant nntup' rotane Scsoo.T District 84 Send RESUMES to the Ditidaht First Nation Administration Office Hishcuk Ish Tsawalk OM mot Act p_c.htsdeata Attn: CSM Job Posting Pnow nbannan P.O Box 340, Port Albemi B.C. V9Y 7M8 Ihlnmreamok aaapkllllpaaf Fax: 250- 745 -3332 IC FOREST PROFESSIONALS Email - mary-ann @ditidaht.ca www.hashilthsa.com Only those shortlisted will be contacted. !ts3a L.iio a Ii 11 í+1 11 Ilia sel, Y Page 6- Ha- Shilth -Sa -June 16, 2016 NTC executive thank June 16, 2016 -Ha- Shilth -So -Page 7 Grand Chief Ed John for Be part of an exciting and rewarding profession. hard work over decades Qualify as a Human The Nuu-chah -nulth Tribal Council de work resulted in the United Nations Resources Professional executive, President Debra yoxcrcc and Declaration on the Rights of indigenous dice President Ken Watts, presented First Peoples, which is now an integral part ashtonsollege.ca1HR Nations Summit Task Force member Ed of the Canadian/Indigenous relationship ' Mr Full -time I Part -time I Online John with a traditional rattle in 'moat. moving forward. For more information, contact a program adviser at 604.628.5784 or tion of his hard work on behalf of Indig- Warts fell the rattle was appropriate, .111; people over the years. because it belonged to his late father 1.844.628.5784 or apply online. coeWatts took the opportunity to publicly George, who once occupied the same apologia to John for questioning the position as Ed John at the UN perrns- MlonrollNe.0 need for the navel he did over the years ent forum on Indigenous issues, North aw, ,mee. O Q 0 o take pan in dialogue and negoti - American representative. A refurbished totem pole carved and Oiled to the Caw khan people b ran. ned tions at the United Nations, saying that John accepted that apology. ® artist late Art Thompson of Ditidaht was rededicated May 31. Job Posting äi Social Developement/Family Care Worker Grand Chief Ed John of the First Nations Summit with Vice President Ken Watts Wildland Fire Suppression Art Thompson Ditidaht First Nation and President Debra Four.* of the Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council. Permanent Position: Full time S100 & S185 Job Posting Posting closes: July 8, 2016 June 27 & 28, 2016 Salary: Based on Qualification pole re- dedicated Community Services Manager Hours: This position may be required to work non -standard hours and Port Alberni-Southern Region Ditidaht First Nation weekends. By Denise Titian usually, once a pole is ìn place, it is left by Partners at: Permanent Position: Full Time Delivered our Training Ha- Shilth -Sun Reporter to Mother Nature, who will eventually re- The onus is upon the successful applicant to seek housing or accommo- the pole after it rots and talk Posting closes: July 8, 2016 clan back dations if necessary. A significant totem pole given to to the cans Salary: Based on Qualifications Cow' ha Tribes decades ago has been He thanked the leaders of Cowichan Hours: This position may be required to work non -standard hours and Job Summary D çQg restored in an effort to preserve its Tribes for preserving the pole. "It was weekends The Social Development/Family Care Worker in conjunction with the Upon successful cam > Sees :rm.,. all beauty and extend its longevity. Carved important to my late cousin (Arthur ,Jaw keawksp or .ntamr suppression, This position is full time based at the Community Services Building in Community Services (CS) Department team. Reports directly to the by late Arthur Thompson of Ditidaht, a Thompson). leave something where his *'agi wildfire behavior ptUS atetv oromemm Nitinaht Lake B.C. The onus is upon the successful applicant to seek Community Services Manager and is responsible for managing social r renowned artist who was instrumental in late mom came from; he was proud to be Upon completion the S-15 comae, the participant wig assistant.. clients, and case load, making referrals, financial reporting the fight for justice for residential school half Cowichan," said Hamilton. housing or accommodations if necessary. be able to Sze up and urne potential fire survivors,rs, the pole h as special signifi- Derek Thompson stood by the pole in and developing and implementation of prevention /intervention strategies °ewer.t remove Inman/ w Welt, na potentially,isxy situation, aepier cance because Thompson has roots in place of his father, Boquilla (Charlie Qualifications to support families at risk. This position will liaise with USMA workers and the necessary resources using safe and efficient strategies and tactics to prevent M.&

Thompson),. who was Arthur Thompson's monitor services provided to Ditidaht Children and families identified. Cowichan Strong management and interpersonal skills ease: Monday lune 27 & Tuesday June 28, 2016 The totem pole, which stands in front brother. Demonstrates assertiveness with tact and maturity Recent Criminal record check, proven ability to work in a team setting of the Cowichan Tribes Administration "My late Uncle Art was the young- Location: 4090 8th Ave NETP, Port Alberni Effective oral and written Communication Skills building, was carved in 1996 by Thorp est brother in the family and he was e Responsibilities Proven ability to work in a team setting son, who was proud of his Cowichan residential school survivor," said Derek Thompson. Flexible, adaptable, punctual and consistent NOTE: The Responsibilities have been summarised for the purpose of Lunch provided. heritage. Thompson's mother Ida came Modesto Ile west on to tell how Art was at the Available in the community evenings and weekends this posting. Should you be interested in the lull descriptions you are from the family of Cowichan forefront of the move to give residential Computer literate; knowledge of windows based programs and soft- more than welcome to contact the Administrator to see the description. Tribes. ware If interested, please express interest with your Case Manager at NETP or According to Cowichan elder Violet school survivors Ile was deter- Ability to handle conflict using sound judgement Social Development: Contact Shan ROSY- Intake Coordinator. George, the pole was stinting to show its mined not to be sink.salen age and Cowichan member Doug August "Ile had a presence, a voice and he told Must be able to maintain confidentiality Must be 16 years or older Responsible for intake and assessment of social assistance applica- ** Prerequisites- the pole. us to never forget who we are," said Genuine interest in health, community development and services an was Hatted. testa tions from applicants, together with supplementary documentation Thompson, adding that hi late uncle Art asset Visit in Person: 4090 8th Avenue, Port Alberni On May 31, Cowichan Tribes spent the as outlined in the AANDC Income Assistance Policy- effective July 1, day celebrating the 50'" anniversary of always talked about the importance of Eager to build capacity toward responsible, accountable government 2013. Phone: (250)723 -1331 Email: [email protected] their tribal administration . According to self -determination. an asset Assess each application and the applicant's circumstances to estab- Cowichan Tribes, their first administra- And so, as it was important forts Budget and financial management experience an asset lish their needs, and identify available resources and possible alter- -. Canada _ tion office was a small A -frame building Thompson, it is also important for his Recent criminal record check - _- native means of support; opened in 1966 with two employees and loved ones that his work is kept alive. General overview of Role and Responsibilities: Complete Budget and Decision Sheets to verily /determine eligibility band manager. "It is an honor and privilege to be here for social assistance, on the basis of identified needs and resources; Today, there are far more offices with a on behalf of my family; I am proud of The Community Services Manager (CSM) is a staff member of the Diti- Issue financial assistance at rates set out in the AANDC Income As- THANK YOU for your support! large staff serving about 4,600 Cowichan my uncle and his continuing legacy," said debt Government and head of the Community Services Department. sistance Policy and Procedure manual or food vouchers to recipients members. Derek Thompson. In January 2016 the West Coast Transportation Working The CSM reports directly to the Administrator and is responsible for the (clients) who meet eligibility requirements; The 2015 Cowichan Princess, Shiloh The pole was blessed again according Group worked with the Wheels for Wellness Society to con- to Nuuchah -nulth tradition. Hamilton systematic, effective and efficient implementation of Community Services Verity ongoing eligibility by contacting appropriate sources to confirm Louie, age 9, took the microphone and for medical transportation services in the the hosts and praised their young programs and policies. information given on the monthly renewal slips; duct a pilot project welcomed the people to the 505 anni. thanked with program ridership dou- sentry celebration. She said Cowichan princess, Shiloh Louie, saying she was Assist clients in crisis by making appropriate referrals (i.e., NTC pro- region. The pilot was a success The CSM receives administrative direction from the Administrator and is Council support Co- raised well as shown by her strong public grams and services, mental health counseling, Alcohol 8 Drug coun- bling in the first two months. In order to sustain this program Tribes Chief & responsible for the day to day management of the Community Services wichan culture, which, she said, is the speaking skills. seling, family protection, and other outside services.) the working group came together to leverage $34 000 for the Department. The CSM directly supervises all employees within the Com- Ile went on to explain the differe tele- capital purchase of the Wheels for Wellness van for the re- backbone of iaii community. munity Services Department and is responsible for the annual evalua- Family Care: "R is important to keep it (culture) alive is of the pole, saying his late cousin gion. Thanks to our dedicated working group and donors we tions. so we can pass it on o the next genera- topped his pole with a sacred Cowichan Provide one -on-one counselling and group facilitation; in fundraising this amount in under 2 months, the maternal side of were successful tion," said Louie.Invited mask that reflected The Community Services Department includes Child 8 Family, Youth, Facilitate and implement prevention programs and events; this valuable medical transportation service will remain op- Invited guests were seated in front of the Thompson's family. Elders, Health, Social Development, Financial Assistance and cultural ini- Identify families at risk and bring forward to CS team for intervention erational in our community! totem pole on the morning of the celebra- According to Boquilla, the figure is wives: Adult Education, Post Secondary, Home -School liaison, Tutoring, plan. Team will collectively monitor and report to child welfare authori- tion. The refurbished pole had already called a SXweXwe, and some Salish Education Skills and Training and other responsibilities required. as ties such as USMA; THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS been raised but had blankets covering the families have rights muse the SXweXwe The CSM provides support to Ditidaht Band Council at the direction of Provide life skills counselling / program referral and provides job sacred SXweXwe mask at the top of the mask ceremony. He likened its level of the Administrator. District of Tofino Coastal Family Resource Coalition readiness and work experience counselling / program referral for pole. sacredness to that of the Hiinkiits'ini. Rim District of Ucluelet Pacific Hospice accord- The Modesto Family has rights to the The CSM may, at the specific request and on behalf of the Administrator, children / families involved with child /family services with routine fol- Dozens of guests were thanked, ACRD - Area C Remote Passages SXweXwe and so it is prominently undertake special or extraordinary Staff responsibilities. low up; ing to Cots iclan tradition, for bearing Prepare client for court proceedings, prepare and present evidence Clayoquot Biosphere Trust to the unveiling of in totem displayed on the pole holding a salmon, the Cowichan River. Send RESUMES to the Ditidaht First Nation Administration Office for family court and attend court as directed with the goal of getting Creative Salmon Peoples Drug Mart pole. which is plentiful in Art Thompson knew the Attn: CSM Job Posting the family back together, Cermaq Alberni Clayoquot Health Network Elected Chief William Seymour, his Hamilton said P.O Box 340, Port Alberni B.C. V9Y 7M8 council and other Cowichan members importance of the winter dances for the Poppy Fund end Fax: 250- 745 -3332 Send RESUMES to the Ditidaht First Nation Administration Office shook herds with special guests, thanking Cowichan people. The winter dances and this is Email - mary- ann @ditidaht.ce If you would like more information about the Wheels for them for showing up for this special day. when the frogs start singing of the Attn: SD /FC Job Posting Wellness program and volunteer opportunities, see their The hosts asked that all recording why he carved a frog at the bottom Only those shortlisted will be contacted. P.O. Box 340, Port Albemi, B.C. V9y 7M8 or the office at devices be put away as they called upon pole. website www.wheelsforwellness.com contact Co- Or fax to: 250- 745 -3332 sacred mask dancers to bless the pole as Hamilton thanked the people of 250- 338 -0196. have so much Or email to: mary- enn @ditidaht.ca female singers dummied. wichan again, saying they to be proud He asked them to allow I there to of Another big thank you to our dedicated working group of I Nuuchah -nulth people were hashilthsa.com Only (hose shortlisted will be contacted. stand as a mark of their sue. ocal leaders, staff and community organizations convened celebrate the restoration of the pole. the pole to Hamilton pointed out that cesses. by the Alberni Clayoquot Health Network. Speaker Ron Page Ha- Shilth -Sa 16, 2016 8- -June June 16, 2016- Hn- Shilth -Sa- Page 9 Ha-ShthhSa newspaper is LETTERS and KLECOS published by the ,- Trace the journey of fish N a.hah-nnith Tribal Council Ho- .Shilth -So will include letters received from its readers. lintels MUST he signed ß w ` fee "bution to the members of the by the enter and have the writer lull name, address and phone number on them. g .. ber Yaabnv as well 1 Fin( Names can he withheld by nattiest. Anonymous h a will not be accepted, from ocean to plate a. r interested groups Wereservetherigh W edit submitted inaterial tir clarity, brevity. grammar and groat and individuals. I a q Press Statement traded seafood from the cool need clean taste. We definitelyy publish letters darling with tribal or plural disputes or ^ I Information and original k rI a waters of tiffs Pacific (' Today our issues that are critical of N I h I h individuals or groups T ti unpaid +n this newspaper u This year, consumers will have the ex- fishers are during their skills need bounty All opinions expressed in letters the editor are purely Arose of the writer and will ± ' ' ^rota.' by copyrIght and may - ha ], elusive opportunity to purchase Rearm with a larger market through the T q not necessarily coincide with the views out policies of the Nuu chah ninth Tribal _ ,f â d without written ka Wild Seafood P ?I a halibut - avai1 -tiluk fisheries. T g wtluk Hawhb Council tir its member First Nations, Ha Shilth Sa includes paid advertising, but hon han able for the first time since inception have grn permission foe all Ili won this does not imply I la- Shilih -Sa or Nun- chah -nulth Tribal Council recommends of of the business in 2012. As pan of its Will Seafood products to be carefully endorses the content of the ask. Ube Council commitment to excellence, Ha'oom Wild harvested from their territories. For more 1

P.O. Box I lFl. Seafood will also be implementing the information, visit www..haoom.ca Photo supplied by Greg kala Albor,..Ii ThisFish traceability program to tag all About T'auq-wiìhak AW Neill Elementary celebrates Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Deb Foam. (second from right) and 7M Hi oom halibut destined for the market- Five Nmchah -ninth First Nations llama Director Kyra Mason (far left) at the BC First Nations Child and Telephone: (250) 724-5757 present place. located on West coast Vancouver Is- Family Gathering held in Vancouver May Wand May 31. Fa x:(2501773.0(63 Consumers will now have the m- land (Ahousaht. Ehancsohl- 1100115 air. ' Puv ..wwAuM4hv.,xxn Aboriginal Awareness Week oot-Miry to learn the origin of Hi oom Mowachahl/MUchalahl, and Tla- o-qui- lareMakNmhOdwNk halibut and its' journey from ocean to aht) have taken the federal go1cmment ey Denise Mien Nuu- chah -nulth leaders plate through the ThisF'tsh wcbaite ter to noun to prove their "aboriginal rights Ha-Shtltlt-Sa Reporter ing a unique and trackable identification to fish for any species of fish within their 2016 Subscription rates: number Fishing Tcniloees and to sell that fish. 435.00 per your ìo Canada $M $NI Port Alberni -Students of Port Albemï s demand commitment "Partnerships with First Nations are a with the exception of getduck" (DFO, per year bi the U.S.A. and 545 AW Neill Elementary School spent the Press Statement portantly our children's time. Our chiefs Per great step to reconciliation. By follow- 2016). Collectively the live plaintiff F from the West Coast week May 17 to May 20 learning + "1 didn't travel of year n foreign 0suntiim. Payable M of i ing the Nuu- chalruullh values orbi and Nation took on the name of the "T'aay - the about Nuuchah-nulth culture through May 30 and May 31 in Vancouver, more Vancouver Island to simply talk without 8. (respect) and hiish- uk- ish- Oowalk (every, airbag Nations. "which means fishing hands -on - 11_ than 400 First Nations leaders, front anion." Nuu -chah -ninth Tdhal activities, including projects ?_ thing is interconnected), Nuu -chah -men with permission of the eio rilh (heredi- that they've been throughout line workers and representatives from Shencalled upon the province of III to working. -p ' First Nations are able to utilize modem tary leadcrship). the 1 CCC ¡1 Aboriginal children and family again.- commit to the following: Manager /F.dtrorrRepmcr year. 7 technology, while looking after future About ThisFIsh Prior to Aboriginal Awareness Week t last gathered to meet with the Ministry Develop a BC First Nations Child and Debora Steel 243) , f4j generations," expressed Ken Watts, NTC Launched by rcotmst Canada in 2010, that the students, under the guidance their sy1 of Children and Family Development Family Action Plan and Strategy (in 4 -5757 of f Vice- Prestdent- ThisFish is a seafood traceability sys- m to address teachers and guests, took part in lessons n I (MCFD) at the BC First Nations Child partnership with First Nations) Fax: 501 723-0443 r` "Having consumers be able to trace their thon enables consumers to discover the number of and projects focused aboriginal culture. - and Family Gathering, the overrepresentation of ateeKa/ruueh- 4-.¡C t a halibut back to the T'aaq- wiihak fishery the story of their seafood by tracing its Meetings held this have shown Indigenous children in care and work These projects were on display in the \ 1 ' wok i not only distinguishes Ha'oom seafood journey from the ocean to their plate us- Ili school hallways. little progress and the Nuu -chap -ninth to prevent our children from going umi Rgwna prod.. .as unique in the marketplace, in amanphones, tablets and computers. Tribal Council (NTC) is frustrated with care in the first (with resources for During Aboriginal Awareness Week 8 ¡ place but mises awareness ofT 4-N wiihak and Consumers can discover who caught their Denise Titian That 2 I The plan would include, guest presenters were brought in, arce i'Fi k3ag I ` the lack of committed action from the implementation). seafood, when, where and how, and oven 24-5757 v the Nuuchah -nulth fisheries rights vase w. (230) dimmed by Nuu -shah -nulth Education Ministry and the province of BC. but not be limited to items such as -.¡.: as a whole," commented Alex Gagne, send message to their fish harvester. 0) 723-0463 -r // Fu' will call upon our partners and al- a. Increased funding for First Nations Worker Richard Samuel. In half -hour 1.1 l'es "We T'aaq- wiihak Fisheries Coordinator. Seafood is identified with uniquely coded Blia uchahtnb are segments, they guided the children lies to ensure that British Colombians arc in iamb of child and family services. a e rt1l About llama Wild Seafood tags and labels that can be used to trace a aware of the province's continued inac- b.A policy and legisadon review through Nuuchah -.Wilt language les- s Ha'oom is the T'aaq- wiihak Nation' product's journey online at flush:h into Andin /Video Technician of First Nations chil- in partnership with First Nations with s, art, singing, bnnak- making and tion for the benefit seafood brand. Generations of Non- For more information, visit wwwabisfish. His (Ext. 238) a recommendations for amendments for Mike they teamed how to play 10ha1 r."7! dren. Apron. who ran on Families chah -nulth fishers have lined, fished, and info. 4 -5757 Tim Sutherland sang Nuuchah -nulth Richard Samuel leads +ing at the AW Neil Aboriginal Awareness Week in May First platform has not put our children Fax: 0) 723-0463 songs for the children after fielding ' first, but last on the provinces' priorities," C. Develop an implementation working said Deb Foxcrof, NTC President. group in partnership with First Nations to Outer/grim questions from them about haw to make Principal Damn Olson. following Nuu when they were finished, local artist Ray "We call upon Minister Stephanie create an on plan for the implementa- a deer hide hand -held drum. Nilanis chah-nulth protocol, fist acknowledged Sim was contracted to bring the linage to Cadieux to meet with the First Nations tion of ALL The 'TIM Calls to Action in Client 'cesReprcsematiat Desj Wain shared edible plant knowledge and thanked Hopacasath and Tseshaht life through paint. Leadership Council as soon as possible terms Child Welfare. Holly ,.icing (Ext.702) with the students. First Nations for allowing the school in The design features a wolf framed by Elder and develop a joint actIon plan. It appears d Commitment to fund Aboriginal ( 5757 -Fâx;Q58172 ` Katie Fraser and Eva Farci their monitories. green mountains cradling the sun Sim that MCFD is only interested in investing Family Court Workers across BC OR v. hold} kfng(ytuuefraNaW .: aught the children how to say Nuuchah- The cedar box was built by Tim Law - said the wolf was chosen for the design . internally in their Ministry by may of the family court training for First Nations nulth words through interactive games on; the art work wuwas created by artist because they are not only strong pack and exercises. In another room Faith Plast Report and through the Ministry's people across BC. bosh Shaw. Shaw said that he was asked animals, but also strong individually- a - advisory council( while e Work with First Nations Leadership DEADLINE: Warts and Angeline Charleson taught to depict manses wen in and around sage they hope to impart to the stu- newly established ignoring almost all previous reports done Council on all future appointments of cedar weaving techniques. Port Alberni. With that in mind, his dents. i Please noie that Medetlline fm by Mary Ellen Turpel- Lafond [Represen- the Assistant Deputy Minister position t- The school home economics classroom design featured plenty of Sees, eagles, The logo was unveiled to a huge naiad r- ubm.

L June 16, 2016 Shilth -So 11 Page 10- Ha- Shilth -Sa -Tune 16, 2016 -Ha- -Page Hospital returns painting to daughter of late artist By Denise Titian A I Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter

Port Alberni- Directors of West Coast General Hospital received an unusual request for the return of an oil painting gifted to the hospital during the 1970's. The request carte from a young Ditidaht woman, who said she Was the daughter fof Thomas Joseph Jr. and she had nothing to remember him by Dorothy Bum was a very young child when her father died hr an accident to 1981. The Thunderbird oil painting he Germa made for the old West Coast General Hospital was painted before her 1977 Serious about Sustainability birth, coincidentally, at West Coast Gen- eral Hospital. According to an old newspaper clipping supplied by Bum, Thomas Joseph Jr. was i -r . r . Y c-,rmaq.ca becoming a well-known artist with his t T paintings going as far as Denmark and Imfqey Sydney, Australia. He preferred painting eagles and thunderbirds and was quoted 7 Sow as saying, "I think 1 will bean eagle when I'm reincarnated" /{hi anyone remembers the old West Coast if iF 1 Clnl kr.la General Hospital that stood off of Red- ford Street between 8" and 9" Avenues, the painting was one of the first things CERTIFIED visitors sass as they entered the hospital foyer. It was placed on a wall facing the r: Boom.. wrote a heartfelt letter express- ing how much she wanted this work by her father. Directors at the hospital and Alberni /Clayaquot Regional Directors agreed that the painting should go back to family, on the condition that a dons is blank; I've never put anything there," as made to the hospital foundation. she shared, adding she wasn't sure why. with a Bum arrived at the hospital large "Much like my BR, which had a blank delegation from Ditidaht on May 30. She space without my father, the blank space was there to retrieve her painting and on my wall is reserved for something t, hospital directors were there to greet her. very special." The people from Ditidaht, including all 'Turk you for allowing me to have o the children from the community school, this, I will forever be grateful," she OSSE danced into the hospital foyer, leading the added. í 7 . way for Bum, and her family members.. Bum handed over S20 and, with tears 9'.'° h -1- This is so meaningful to me that I in her eyes, accepted the painting, to the <( needed to make a ceremony, said Bum. cheers and applause of her people. It was an emotional day for Bum and FARMED Bum presented carved paddles to Pam RESPONSIBLY she cried when caught a glimpse of the Reardon, Site Director, Alison Sund- Y .r " painting. With her husband and mother m, Assistant to Reardon, and Marie vaÓ holding her hand, she approached the r /Clayaquot asc Duperreault, Alberni Regional i dB wars ' P.'". -." CERTIFIED hospital directors and told them how Director. Each also received hugs or NNW' Af., wo. c special this painting was to her. handshakes from everyone from Ditidaht. 1p9111L 179.7i t _ LF- l a .._. "I have a large wall in my house that 'J^,":" P s S"' ' "Rwas.,- '- 51.6.4t 1óqibT 1 -ToN t NETP invites people to drop by, check out services .Ping. ; By Denise Mk. the work force, assist ha job gç Iy HaShilth -Sa Reporter earth and to support people in Æ«`-e w' 1 maintaining tan lobs. :Ttrnmamw + 6.3 Ìd7. Port Alberni - Staff of NETP (the Nuu - Ginny Webster stopped by the chah -nulth Employment and Training open house with her daughter. Program) opened the doors of thew Port She said she earned her Food - Alberni offices lune 13 to invite people Safe ticket through NETP and fora tour of their facility and to see what drops by for weekly visits. they have to offer. Most of the NETP staff were Operating since 2010, NETP offers at the open hose and they training and employment readiness introduced themselves dur- services to all Aboriginal, Meas and ing lunch hour. NTC President Inuit people residing hr Nuu- chah -nulth Debra FoxeroE said she was ffinitories. Besides the main office in Port honored to be there, adding Alberni, there are regional offices in Gold she's been hearing good news River and Beagle to serve people living and inspirational stories of suc- in coastal communities. cesses coming from NETP. Funded by ASETS (Aboriginal Skills ffi Following the arming of the Employment Training Strategy), NETP cake, people were invited to works with clients on an individual basis talk to NETP staff to learn as well as in group setting. They offer. re about services. They were =1 variety of training classes and programs offered refreshments and the a including drivers training, FoudSafe, chance to win gill baskets. adult upgrading, as well as cultural and NETP Case Manager Robyn life skills training to prepare people to Samuel invited people to drop enter the workforce. by anytime during work hours is NETP offers a wide array of amerema they want to know more in Port uu-chah -ninth Tribal Council President Debra Foacroft cuts the cake at the Nuu chah- -Sot 16, Page 12- Ha- Shilth -June 2016 June 16, 2016- Ha- Shiltll -Sot -Page 13 Zeballos School hosts annual regional potlatch Next year Kyuquot to host regional school potlatch Hy Denise Titian Continued from page 12. when they graduate Grade 7 and move the are happy to see that we're not their performances. While there are 14 Reporter dif- SNIPS L___ - Following lunch everyone gathered in on to other schools. It helps them ground the only ones doing what we're doing ferences in culture there was one strong the gym where the ceremonial curtain rhemsclres: she explained. in our school," said Nelson. He was similarity. The eagle down guttering from /balks Students and staff ofZeballos was on display. ZESS graduate Indite Haahuu -Payuk students performed sev- pleased to see the display of culture, their headdresses during dance, said Elementary Secondary School greeted Smith told Ha- Shilth -Se that the curtain eral dances that Included brilliant regalia alive and vibrant in the neighbor - ing Walden, represented peace and barmy. hundreds of guests the honoured then designs represented four schools in Gold and headdresses, to the delight of the Nuu- chah -nulth communities. - Dames and presentations continued invitation to take part in their school River, Zeballos and audience. Minis. Kama, and "It gives me great energy until dinner time. Principal Almp said potlatch. that all schools share the curtain, bringing The next group to take the floor came to set our children here were more performances that School buses began arriving in Zeballos it to their community when it's their turn from Port Hardy. The students of celebrating their ,ay they didn't get to simply because on the morning of May 36. Guests came to host the annual potlatch. Gwi sala- Nakwaxda'xw School did sev- culture; it was not they ran out of time. Students from Port Alberni, Gold River, Kyu- Principal Alsop welcomed everyone eral performances under the guidance of all that long ago and their teachers had long dis- quot, Coal Harbour and Port I lardy. The to the School District 84 potlatch and their cultural teachers Williamm Warden Ir. whengov the Cana- ` - o lances to navel and needed to schools they represented were Haahuu- acknowledged the Nuu -chah -ninth Tribal and K'iodi Nelson. dian government get home before it got too late. payuk, Ray Watkins Elementary School, Council, SD84 and NEW staff for their banned this," Ih\ Kyuquot Elementary Second- Gold River Secondary School, Quatsino support in making the potlatch happen. he said. are School will host the 2017 K'ak'ot'lats'1 School, and Gwa'sala- Dennis John and Jimmy Johnson guided Both S1384 potlatch. 'Nakwaxda'xw School, the students through an important first Wasden and See our photo gallery step of any potlatch, the cleansing or Nelson also The school potlatch is a regional event blessing of the floor. The hosts then of- carefully held every year bye school in Zeballos, fered ta'ilthma (support) to several guests explained the Gold River or Kyuquot on Vancouver who lost loved ones in their family. Each stones behind each of lay SS Island. The teachers, students and parents was lovingly wrapped in blankets. the begin preparing for potlatch usually The how performed two dances before before Christmas and that was true this guests were invited to perform. Haahuu- year, said ZESS principal Wayne Alsop, Payuk students were the first guest group with students working on potlatch gifts to perform. around Christmas time. "We're very honoured to be here; we've Drawing from resources in the comm.. heard what you've been doing for the artist Vince Smith helped nity, Alsop said .I. past few years and we are pleased: said by making designs for the students to Haahuu -Payuk cultural teacher Trevor pains Parents and other interested corn. Little. His first order of business was to members met weekly to help with airy shake hands with the Ha'wiih, because, the making gifts. of he said, it is important to hold up the ', "Florence John is our school elder and leaders of our land, for without them, we is bead she the of the potlatch commit- have no direction. tee," Alsop said. Margret Miller took Both culture teachers, Little and Lena charge making regalia and gifts while of Ross carefully explained where each of Nuu- chah -nulth Education Worker their songs came from and why they do (NEW), Celia Cherlemn, helped with err. The Prep. or prayer chant, Ross and Stacey are P Sheila John Miller also explained, ions newly composed for the NEWS who took pan in planning and students of Haahuu- Payuk. "The kids organizing the potlatch. use it when we're doing big business like Principal Alsop said the preparations for Hinkeets dances; they know it is impor- the potlatch school and the potlatch itself tant to talk to the Creator first -and it's Photos by Denise Titian oust toward the students' culture and also intended to help them prepare for language credits. contributed to the potlatch by providing funding for resource people and several limekiln Ì -f volunteered their time dung weekly - 1 arre meetings to make t gifts or to practise Family Service Worker Social Work Opportunity lure. I Everyone gathered at the school play- is ground for a soup and sandwich lunch. The Nuuchah -nulth Tribal Council Usma Family and Child Services (FCS) The Nuuchah -nu1M Tribal Council Usma Family and Child Services is seeking qualified person to fill Family Service Worker position. seeking qualified Guardianship Social Worker to fill a term halal Students from Hashuu -Payuk School Based out of the Usma FCS office (Port Alberni), this position will deliver position. Term social work activities can be in saner an urban or rural showed their gratitude by singing a din- professional support to at-risk Nuuchah -nulth children and families. setting and will involve travel. Our Usma Family and Child Services ner song and a prayer was said before program Waal.. in providing professional, ethical, culturally people ate lunch. Responsibilities include: nsitive, and responsible social work services to Nuuchah -nulth Continued on page 13 Maas support services to Nw

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Page 14- Ha- Shilth -Sa -June 16, 2016 June 16, 2016- Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 15 r Paddle Days strong and growing at Ditidaht School: 5 schools, 160 kids and a whole lot of paddle fun morning Nitinar Lake is a dance people in the eve- way to acknowledge the Inc Debere while calm. for the young amazing cultural Continued Wain page Id. (heir culture. They started S'wel with four ca. in the community that keep the paddlers being out on the water watching up in the and rung. was the that Ditidaht and the -chah- over the Shilth -Sa R (The winds pick afternoon Then ring longer activities Nuu Ditidaht school principal Lauratme Hut - and it took oB Ha- Toner coot from there." motivated. Peter Amos began as an as- fun, sometimes having to the area has canoe the nnith participate in. pull canors become renowned for kite races. testing endurance of the peoples The goal of on has continued the paddling tradition, nesReconciliation and reviMlization is the sistant oated. and is now head oath. He out of the water aller a the afternoon on Day paddler Puddle Days is to and tip (this year there Matadi:1m -Ditidaht First Nation hosted surfing.) During revitalize canoeing but although it is a school initiative, Pad- underlying tone of the days, she said. And hopes to build upon the success of the were three on fie first day) and helping to Ono the kids shared cultural dances and In the early days, Lune I I was set aside bring the younger generations back to dle Days Is indeed a the fifth annual TRC Paddle Days June community effort.. the event grows each year. sport in the community and is working set up tables and move chairs and songs, loyal. a Traditional each year Paddle Days by Canoe that the gent, ft and Ihne 9 at their home ì r Mahwhan played sowing for activity At beginning, Clarke said, the Ditidaht has becoming quite accom- to take his competitors to nationals this ally work with others to the keep the days' from about IMI sum game of bones and sticks. got their feces Kayak B('. and it would be only races She was involved in Paddle Days school wanted to find a sport that a small plished in their paddling with participation skills, taking year to a if they ea win nnplaces on events on track. painted, made bracelets and ruses. held on this date. This year that date fell right the beginning. as a at dents from kindergarten to Code 12 from cedar from teacher community that didn't have ou for many medals in canoeing and kayaking Team B.C. for competition mis fall at this Our photos from lane g (see link above) five B.C. schools (Ditidaht. Haahuupay- or nature on a weekend, so the event in 2016 was Ditidaht school. And now that she has a m sport, like basketball or soccer. at the North Indigenous Carnes America year's SAIL in Ontario. lies genius) show a lot of smiling hen mere moved to for the moved faces and students ak, Pacheedaht. Windsor House. a school adinner of salmon the week days schools' to teach at other schools, inched. could participate in. in 20ld. They practise and Vain, setting a few moths to rwdraise for entrance having fun, a testament to the from north Vancouver. and Edu- and Dungeness crab (the unity is participation. ing Pacheedaht, she remains connected to It seemed like a logical choice to do aside part of each morning Sawn. to be out on fees, and has a long list on his to-do list piteliiy shown by the community toltheir grown for the runty crab it harvests) or Originally it started as a nod to truth the amt. canoeing because it's so .h. part of cational Centre` a school on Sammy). the water. leading up to this event guests. tacos for those who preferred, and then and reenneiliation. said , Clarke. as C'nnt i ni,i l on page 18. their and heritage. thee The days included paddle rates in the hstury tongs, nests au strong lenders and coaches But on Paddle Days, he was enjoying Pholos by Deb Steel

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June 16, 2016 -Ha- Shilth -Sec -Page 17 Page 16- Ha- Shilth -Sec -June 16, 2016 NTC wants more action, less talk on our children's future 45 Continued from page 16. _ This report's top 5 recommendations all addressed child welfare and the immedi- 201 T. The NETP will work with the new ale need for change in Canada. These Federal government an ensuring that this recommendations have given us a solid program continues on and evolves to sup- r framework to move forward and advocate port our people in the hest way. more directly with the government of T'aaq- wiihak Fisheries Canada and urge change now. Over the past several months we have combined Abousaht, In the year sit its release, govern- to support Mane. ments have taken steps to implement i aaM' Hesquiaht, Mowachaht/Muchal i ll these recommendations, including the and Tla-oqui-aht with Aboriginal rlghr. launch of the first phase of the inquiry te fish and sell their catch by lobbying into sing and murdered aboriginal and advocating on behalf of these five women in Canada. Ontario Premier Kath- Nations. leen Wynne publicly apologized for the Nuttchah -ninth Vice- President Ken brutalities suffered at residential schools. Watts had the opportunity to testify on Canadian Human Rights Tribunal or- We have continued to support Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Mowachahli behalf of the five Nations on Feb. 17 in ders the Immediate implementation Muchalaht and lla- o- quit -ahi with Aboriginal rights to fish and sell the 'justification' trial. r- of Jnnlan'. Principle their catch by lobbying and advocating on behalf of these five Nation, We will continue to push fora meet- in April, the Tribunal released an order ing between these five Nations, Minister to Indigenous and Northern Affairs to waste our time, and more importantly people across BC. Dominic LeBlanc (new Minister of Fish- Canada for immediate remedial relief of our chtldrens time. Our chiefs didn't e. Work with First Nations Leadership and Oceans) and Minora Wilson - discriminatory funding against First Na- travel from the West Coast of Vancouver Council on all future appointments of Raylmuld and encourage the government tions children for child welfare services. Island to simply talk without action. So, the Assistant Deputy Minister position of Canada :o quit wasting taxpayers dol- lars This is an updated order from January's we called upon the province of BC to 'n MCFD who is responsible for the Ab- fighting First Nations in court. We have received direction from the ruling on Firm Nation child and family commit to the following:- original Child and Family Services. Ha'wiih and to ensure the services due to the department's lack of I. Develop a BC First Nations Child f Develop an `aging out' strategy (in Nattons com- fisheries ... ._. .: immediate response. The updated order and Family Action Plan and Strategy (in partnership with First Nations) for First inertial roe heating remain also mandated the immediate implemen- partnership with First Nations) to address Nations children in vanes* that they are clewed on West Coast Vancouver Island \tau- tation oflordan'a Principle which calls the overrepresentation of Indigenous provided with the proper supports, pro- until .halm Nations agree that P for all levels of government to provide children in care and work to prevent our grams and services before they age out its honing stocks are sufficient to allow children from going into care in the first g. Develop ajoint action plan on imple- commercial herring opening. The seine itlh tinder the liberal Party of Canada. equal and fair support to First Nations The Nun-chah-nn11h THbal mood rmitmui littrm ..in ini rd relulimtshilr,s the Federal Government and gillnet commercial herring fisheries children, free of discrimination. place (with resources for implements- menting Jordan's Principle to the Pray- .. -.---- were -ninth .---.------From radon over lack of committed don). The plat would include, but not be ce of BC. not open is Nuuchah terri- action from the Ministry of Children limited to item such as, IhCreateaworkinggroup,inparmer- tories this last spring, in pan trough an between Nuuchah - Message from Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council and Family Development a. Increased funding for First Nations ship with First Nations, to begin juidk. agreement reached nulth Nations and the commercial herring Over 400 First Nations leaders, front in terms of child and family services.. tion preliminary discussions with BC, industry. line workers and representatives from b. A policy and legislation review Canada and BC First Nation. Canada publicly announces Deb and Vice President Ken Watts Aboriginal children and family organisa- in partnership with Firm Nations with Nuu -chap -numb Employment President Foxcroft full tions gathered to meet with the Ministry recommendations for amendments for and Training Program (NETP) support of UNDRIP m Canada's of Children Family Development action. We look and to the Government The renewed commitment 2016 and the Nuu -chah -ninth Tribal Council, we would Plans for f Indigenous was confirmed at On behalf of (MCFD) at the BC First Nations Child 4. Develop an implementation working of Canada looking to extend the Dinar. peoples and An invitation has been sent out to the Ministry of Aboriginal the 15th Session of the United Nations like to first extend our sincere condolences, thoughts and Family Gathering. group to partnership with First Nations to the Education Framework Agreement lost loved Relations and Reconciliation to explore and educate our Na- Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issue, prayers to the families and communities who have Meetings held have shown little prog- w action plan for the implementa- (TEFA) which supports First Nations months. lions on the potential Reconciliation Agreement. This will help (UNPFII) when the Honourable Cao- ones over the past several ress and we were frustrated with the lack tion of ALL The TRC Calls to Action in operated schools. The NTC would like to c. making, consultation. - thank each and every one set ndaa precedence with decision lye Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and We would Ike to acknowledge and of committed action from the Ministry coons Child Welfare. remind our people that this was supposed Administrators. tion, consent and other Provincial matters. These agreements Northam Affairs, declared full support of our Ha'wtih, elected Chiefs and Councils, and the province of BC. d. Commitment to fund Aboriginal to be a temporary step into achieving full for all that you do to help create are optional and are only being explored as a possibility dorm of the UNDRIP. We are excited to hear community sniff and NTC staff We as Nuuchah -nulth did not go to the Family Court Workers across BC OR jurisdiction of our students' education for attng a new relationship between our application First Nations Minister Bennett's recent statements for a better life for our muschim. gathering to simply talk. We do not want family cram trainingg for First Nations "hand "operated schools. Much has happened since our last update to the communities. and the Province of BC. y The Nuupchah -nulth Employment and the adoption of UNDRIP. However, the of governments is the key to our We both attended the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) meeting Reconciliation with all levels Training Program N ETP will continue NTC is cautiously there is Nuuchah -ninth Tribal Council has taken to Gatineau, Que. from Dec. 8 eo 10, 2015, and had the opportu- success in 2016. The to do collaborative work with our people trendy an immediateimmNiate need for change as requested by our member Nations and have orga- and :tenon. nity to gift the Honourable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with initiative and hope to not new funding for 2016- e. nized the first (which hasn't occurred for many years) Central e traditional whaler's hat. mating with applicable First Nations, District of As you may recall in the early 1980s, a delegation of Nuu- Ir Region the Clayaquot Regional District, chah-nulth people presented T,edenn's father, Prime Minister In the next several months we Tam and Uchida, the Alberni MP and MLA, to look at ways of working together. Pierre Elliott Trudeau with a similar hale Its a symbol of good will continue to visit communi- the local Family and Child Services faith and to acknowledge the beginning of *new relationship ties and Chief and Councils from them wins for our chil- with the Gov t of Canada. Prim, Minister Trudeau was cur respective 14 member Nuu- First Nations people have had tremendous provincial and national levels moved by our gesture. -nulth First Nations. We will dren and families at the local, months. At this meeting we also presented gifts to Minister of Justice be providing updates on previ- over the last avl Nuu -chah -ninth level, an Usma Forum was held on and the Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Jody ous work and plans for the future. AlAt the least 200 individuals in at- Wilson- Raybould, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Our intent is to work and engage Sept. 29 and 30, 2015 with at including youth, elected chiefs and council Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Hunter Tootoo, and our Nations to determine ongo- tendance, elders, NTC Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, the lion. ing support needed in the future. embers, hereditary chiefs, Cama staff and managers m front fine champions . ,arable Carolyn Bennett. and community support workers champions. we The Nuuchah -ninth Tribal Cowed was once again recognized EngagmEngagement was at the forefront of this open where was crafted into recommen- as being at the forefront of First Nations gatherings. It appears were able to gather Input that then . families. that we now have strengthened our relationships with the new d,mens to support and care for children, youth and meeting on Federal government Ilea report was approved at our board of directors com- Earlier this year, we met with representatives of the Canadian Feb. 24 and is available for distribution at Usura to our m. Kyra Mason, Director Mona Family and Child Sep Coast Guard to help lobby and advocate to have a greater pres- ' of has already begun these recommendations. ~ ence for the Ahousaht First Nation and other Nuttchah -ninth vices. implementing First Nations. Once we can identify and secure Reding, we will plan to com- gf - An exciting presentation recently occurred from representa- plete the remaining rttvmmendattoas. tives of the First Nations Land Management Board where the In the next several months we visit .ramons. NTC Directors were fortunate enough to hear of the huge op- Des end Chief and Councils from our respective 14 member have by entering Nuu -chah -ninth First Nations. We will be providing updates on 25 pommies that First Nations across Canada Celebrating Mime. to work into Land Code/First Nations land Management whereby sec- In April, the Canadian Human previous work and plans for de Our intent is needed in tions of the Indian Act no longer apply to (hose Nations under Rights Tribunal released an order and engage our Nations to determine ongoing support this regime. to Indigenous and Northern Af- the furore. years of service! Sloe the new Federal government was formed, the Nnnchah- fairs Canada for Immediate reme- Child welfare changes at the national level nulth Tribal Council has sent numerous Ice to Ministers ad- dial relief of discriminatory fund- The firer anniversary oflheTruth end Reconciliation summary to address welfare. dressing the over $8 billion in the neat 5 years that thee current ing against First Nations children report and is icy 5 recommendations child government has committed to io Budget 2016. for child and welfare services. June 2 marked one year since the Truth and Reconciliation As set eat ín the NTC strategic plan as adopted and developed The order mandated the immedi- summary report was released to the public. The Commission e-ye? SffleWeh (( CAMOtSUN over 6,000 Indigenous COLLEGE by our member First Nations, communications and capacity ale implementation of Jordan's behind the report (TRC) documented 94 calls building have been at the forefront. The Nuuchah -nulth Tribal Principle which calls for all levels residential school survivor testimonies and included From work with the Nuu -chah -ninth Nattons m the work with political urge- Council will support the majority of communities in those areas, to action which recommended ways to mend the relationship The Centre for Indigenous Education O outwit executive has been working hard of government to provide equal oamnaun.ca /indigermua nizat cost the Nuu-c hah -ninth T'rtbal between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. Connections by request. and fair support to First Nations g Community for a bolter future for the Nuuchah -ninth peoples. Yrsripfincrsvro..artdbc-b.. -_ ...... , Coutimted.on oasis 17.: June 16, 2016 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 19 Page 18- Fla- Shilth -Set -June 16, 2016 a - - Ttí' erni Friend sh-7i School sports day blast in Ahousaht es o to Celëbiáté Be ilfilu Link a nal T;uesdaÿ,iJune +lst, , Ha-Shilth-Sa Contributor 6 Ahousaht's Maagtusis Schools' Sports U m - 2^3ÓpmYJORm_i. r. Day was held lune S. The day started out 3c Albcmi.Frie sdship,Center,Port vous souhaite la hienv nue. with the 50m race, and went through the nallonalc utnchwne:,.lc márdi, 100, 200 and 400 metre races. pour cÑcIRPBláfburne Relays and spin and run games and e 21e Juin.iLpi,bo h_4ures 30-14h311 marathon race were also held. The school Ii a saved the fun games -the Spoon and Ball and the Hokey Pokey - until last. ry National J The community came out to watch the `ÿ - kids and teaching.staff compete. It was a Pon day for tell Aboriginal p DayYj'}rT/jr]'k ' m Oillt Valley Vision npeonrtry Y' i 1¡r^.' 4009 Redford Sr w h Nun -chap -ninth Nations take on the rannen' business at St. Jean's in Nanaimo. port Alberni, BC V9r 109 swot. amass. r

P2501240933 1 Snorts Nuu- chah -nulth Nations VA_LEV/ VISION www.valkyti celebrate new step in fisheries revitalization APort C6erni (Port Authority By Denise Mon ties that we could enter into and this was Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter ," she aid. o Larry Johnsen, Nuu -shah -nulth Cart f Naaaimo-A celebration was held at the new Hoard Chairman, said purchasing The Port Authority is proud Andrew and Caleb in a heated lotto on Nauru, Day Nanaimo St. lean's Cannery and Smoke St. Jean's will provide jobs and generate

3 the venne. -- I louse on June to commemorate @f our shared comm'uWi'ty Nuu 'nhah -nulth Seafood Development re'SL Jean's aligns with our vision: they Corporation's purchase of majority shares have a great reputation, there is growth hhipiTy lWUlll21 LNIMII1lS future ofa familowned island -based cannery. potential and Gerard (St leant and family St lean's Cannery and Smokehouse bas have shown leadership in seafood su - together! V n liLlf@ operated their stores and facilities in Port nobility that iss in line with our values. Alberni, Nanaimo, Campbell River and said Johnson_ Mo lJ 1y111 Canada °@ Richmond, B.C. since 1961. Gerard St. Gerard &.lean said his father started obl oo lean said his family has a long- standing the business and he's been involved for working relationship with Nuu -chah- 54 years. HadOnd Abodand DDayn mild communities. "I was looking for an exit strategy," be "We started with Nitinaht crab and we told Ha- Shilth -Set, adding he would stay www. alóerrri port. ta bought butter clams from first nations," on for another five years to help transition said St Jean. the new owners. He thanked everyone There were others interested in parches- for sharing in the celebration. "Together ing the thriving business, but it was the we an go forward to build this company Nuu .ohh -nut& that understood SL lean i even bigger and better," said St Jean. Congratulations SWIM really excited about where we' re Respect and "They have the communities and the going with this new economic develop- I commitment required lobe successful in ment opportunity for our people," said to the Nuu- chah -nulth -aht this industry;' said CEO Steve Hughes. Hurray -aht Tyne Ile wilth Derek Peters. Elementary teacher Daisy Sutherland with mom Ilene Thomas, Top lehr Nosh Green Clharhe watches the 50 metre race. Ditidaht, Hw-ay -aht, KyuquoUCheckle- `Wire bringing fisheries back and this recognizing that today Frank with the spoon and ball race. saht, UchuckleeaM and Ucluelst Nations is another exciting opportunity in the negotiated the deal with St lean 's in fishing industry,' said Trevor Copes. is your special day. November 2015, said Kathy Happynnok, Gifts were exchanged and guests were Addictions & the seafood contention's administrator. invited to barbecue lunch while singers uchaacldesaht Tribe Government "We researched business opportuni- from each of the nations drummed. Aboriginal Day of Wellness 2016 at the Mental Health Alberni Athletic Hall, from 10am to 3pm -t Counseling Services tb on June 21, 2016. Everyone an www.acrd. bc. ca a Are designed to guide Celebrate `National h .a-. and aid you toward goals v reflect your desire to Ann(, emery WIN, yap, that M live healthier a life. Day' J Aboriginal Vie:" Counseling and Therapy 4 _ ,,' iE programs address the Happy National' proudly! u a 4 m individual's health, Including the following F . tk1 . 4'rwl e Aboriginal Day to areas of concern: Mental Health Ik sw ierm co-dependency wn. our First Nation Adult children of fed.a,yeav g Alcoholics, communities. Relationships Macermoll's Other Issues ..,.-a.n+m. Ph: 250 723 -8281 3008 5th Ave Port Alberni. BC phone: 250.720.2700 I nun on INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. 'are. ,....wm>la. . w_. y/IP r 0,7 18.32 Sirs, Notror+s HaoltFn Autb,oraiy te,ti1 I Alberni I I: 4907 Argyle Street i Port (250)724-3241 I. Island health hashilthsa.com Always on Argyle"! Since 10.013 ii Ir" Page 20- Ha- Shilth -Sa -June 16, 2016 June 16, 2016- Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 21 Students net skills to help them fish commercially . Communitaeyond Hurray -and First deckhand, said Larry Johnson, pest. A lunch was held for the graduates ofa chit fish boat. ship between Un-athluk, Charles Watts Memorial Potlatch On behalf of her sister Marie Nookemus dent, Nun- chah -nulth Seafood Develop- new national initiative that pair experts The Aboriginal Fisheries Apprenticeship Nation, Nuu- chah -nulth Seafood Devel- an May's children and grandchildren, was a national pilot opulent (NSDC), Tseshahli ment Corporation. Ile was proud today to , Sept. 17 in the field of aquatic resources s with program three -month Corporation join them Oct 1st at Alberni Athletic Hall mem- Hupacasath Commercial Fishing Enter- help train new blood for the industry and Pon Alberni those interested in a career n the fishing program giving Nuu -chah -nulth I.., 2016. The Family of the late May McCar- prise (CFE), today hand each graduate items that they unapt industry. bers four Transport Canada certifications thy Damon invite you rejoin us begin- on the The family of late Charles Watts will be The learners received their certificates and a Stability certificate from Fish Safe School District 70, and the Nuu- chahn- will need boats, including personal oing at 10 a.m. a hosting the remainder of their memorial on May 13 at the TseshahtAdminisna- µan organization that provides on -the- u th Employment and Training Program floatation devices, rain gear, and knife, .ata potlatch at Maht Malls Gym on Sept. 17. on building, with the exception of one, water safety Mining in B.C.), as well as (NET). as well hats and sweatshirts, along with Suicide Peer Support Croup 2016 starting at 2 p.m. who couldn't be with his class because he practical skills. such as tying knots, rope 'The average age ofa sea captain is 65 the certificates they earned. The faintly hosted celebration of life potlatch on Apr. 2, First was already working out on a comma - splicing, and net mending. years old and 55 years fora commercial Thursday, Monthly The cause was presented in panne, -' 2016. Partway through the festivities the Pon Alberni u c LPL 1' N TRIBAL CouraClL'a hosts learned of the passing ofa conk mangy elder and postponed the potlatch The KUU US Crisis Line Society hold AA School District 70 (Alberni) SWING FOPE TLU PIICH out of respect. They invite people back a Suicide Peer Support Group Minting GAMES to Malt Malls in the fall to complete on the first Thursday of each month at the "Always Learning" the celebration of life feast for the late KUU US Office location 4589 Adelaide Charles Watt. Street in Pon Alberni. Time 6-8 pm light Date: Thursday July 21. 3016 refreshments served. Please insert this information into your M. Mn at 12 -oo PM Shot 100 PM. Dinner t630 PM Memorial newspaper. Thank Alba,. Golf Club Creek You. 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Ucluelet -Students and Nuu- chah -nulth Education Worker Jason Sam celebrated g f the end of the Ucluelet Secondary School classes by thanking all the people that came into teach them throughout the e -4? Happy National ar . On June 8, Sam invited guest teach- ers to the school garden to enjoy some flop -rhos (a traditional salmon barbecue). Aboriginal Day k neck and fresh vegetables. Joe Martin of flaoqul -aht demon- strated step-by-step how to cut a whole .111 Chief Charlie Contes and Sergeant Bave Paddock sign the Latter of Expectation. salmon to prepare it for cooking by an June 21 open lire. Ile brought with him a flu, i chus he made from a salmon berry Uchucklesaht and RCMP stalk. Ile also had some red cedar sticks _ and string to hold the salmon splayed : open as if cooked. "g sign Letter of Expectation _ salmon was cooking, some While the On May 17, the Uchucklesaht Tribe and on -First Nations communities, strips of Bannock dough i people roasted the RCMP signed off on the updated an compatibility and sensitivity to First the fire. Others continued working over ' n nord Letter of Expectation at the Uchuck- Nations culture .and beliefs; and for the Ucluelet on n art project destined lesaht Tribe Government Office in Port flexibility to accommodate local varia- Aquarium. Alberni. The letter aek out policing tions in policing needs. A organiNtion called Sur- volunteer service Prior Under the FNPP, the RCMP FNCPS is frider, Pacific Rim Chapter, has been -// 1Pir aw/Jis,}fr?¡4r''j ':) The Fins Nations Policing Prmgram. govemed by two separate agreements: working with the students on a program (FNPP) gives First Nations commwTies a Framework Agreement between the It isa they call G d f the Land. the pportunity to participate with the pros mac and the federal govern- to teach people aboutong. program designed tmar federal and provincial governments in ment outlining funding and other manage- pollution and the risks that things / v tripartite agreements for the provision of rial arrangements: and like plasticstics and other toxins bane on the c dedicated policing services in their com- a Community Tripartite Agreement rnanne munities. (CTA) between the First Nation mmu- O Part of the learning experience was o The RCMP currently provides policing nity, the provincial government and the and bringing the students out to beaches ENTERPRISES LTD. services to umber of First Nation com- federal government, outlining the specific spokesperson nTltse reeks for a clean -up. A for through a contingent of First deals of the community policing service. Surfrider said a volunteer clean-up crew, Nations police officers working within Uchucklesaht Tribe also invites the Road Constr uction I Excavating I I Land Clearing Drilling Blasting including students, went to Mercantile I the RCMP. RCMP to Uchucklesaht Tribe events Creek on June 1. The creek was selected Sa ne The RCMP First Nations Community throughout the year to introduce the been :lie the water source for Ucluelet www.roc -star.ca Policing Service (FNCPS) incorporates officers working with the nation and to and Hitltcu. the principles and objectives of the FNPP, continue building a positive working Over the course ofa few hours the 3213 Kingsway Ave, Port Alberni (250) 724 -3351 including: relationship. work crew pulled out two truckloads of service levels equivalent to those of trash, including mattreffies, box springs and a 250 litre drum partially filled with pry name ran kerosene. TSESHAHT MARKET On mother day they went out to Wya item. Some chose plastic shopping hags. BMO Bank of Montreal and beverage containers. GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC RIM Beach and picked up 466 pieces of trash drinking straws, ®w mostly plastic. The most dangerous Sam thanked everyone that came to the his Nuu -chah -000th class Making money make sense - for thew ant is Styrofoam, which school to teach were invited Hours of operation - 7:00 am - 10:30 pm breaks into mallet pieces and is con- over the past year. Guests Tsahaheh Branch like Nuu- chali-nuhh Us" seamed by marine life. to teach things Phone: 724 -3944 harvesting cedar bark, 7585 Pacific Rim Highway Port Albemi, BC V9Y 8Y5 Some of the collected plastics went language, culture, amnia, the Visit us on Facebook to the school where Tofino artist Peter preparing salmon, stewardship of Phone # 250- 720 -5037 Fax # 250- 724 -0707 ocean and much more. Clarkson guided the students in the cre- Above: Students worked an the mural they made from the plastic trash collect- He thanked Joe Martin, Rose Wilson, ation of mural ed from creeks and beaches. Above right: Joe Martin teaches a lesson in cooking Brian Wilson, Carlos Mack, Dr. Bernice Using plastic they collected on salmon beside fire, and below right Rose Wilson enjoys some salmon for lunch. Touchie, Peter Clarkson, Surfrider. David the beach, some paint, glue and nails, the their students made images of bull kelp, jelly Next to it will be a story board they cre- tam The- is to keep plastic out of the ocean. Hurowim and all that came to share fish, star fish and little blue fish made out and showing what they've learned over The sticks will be used at future beach knowledge with the Nuu -drab -nulth We will be celebrating National of paint brush handles found washed up the year about the problems plastics in clean -ups so the volunteersa enjoy a class to see cm the beach. the ocean cause. barbecue salmon while they're' hard at Go online at ithu.com During the picnic the students put me The students presented two cedar dory work. Joe Martin's step by step instruction for Over lunch the students each promised Tlup -chus salmon. Look ruder the tab: 18 by having a chus sticks to the Surfrider organization, Aboriginal Day trash Saturday June finishing touches on their beach use of at Icon one plastic Photos. mural. thanking them for showing how mire- to eliminate the hot dog barbecue, with drinks and cake. Please

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JARED DICK joins Uu -a -thluk for another term, this time for a six -month term as an associate biologist, after successfully completing his Bachelor of Science with a major in marine biology and environmental studies minor from the University of Victoria. For his final year Jared took courses in freshwater ecosystems, biological oceanography and advanced aquatic ecology, and is looking forward to applying some of what he learned.

"I'm especially interested in exploring the role of 'primary productivity' in an aquatic ecosystem," he said. Jared explained that in aquatic systems, most primary production is performed by organisms called phytoplankton which provides energy and nutrients to other species. "When these microscopic organisms are affected by logging or fertilizer runoff it can have a negative impact on all species in the food web." Jared's interest in how aquatic species interact and influence one another also reflects his fascination with issues arising from the introduction of non -indigenous species into an ecosystem. He uses the example of purposely introduced non -native shrimp in the Flathead River -Lake ecosystem in Montana and the Canadian Rockies that directly compete with juvenile Jared Dick, Uu -a -thluk Associate endangered salmon for important food resources. Jared refers to the famous phrase, Biologist, Candace Picco, "We have known knowns, known unknowns and unknown unknowns" to describe Central Region Biologist in how the 'unknown unknowns' are cause for concern as we're not yet aware of their Bedwell Sound to measure consequences. Though he adds that no matter what science -based question he's asking, juvenile salmon. he always views it from a Nuu -chah -nulth perspective. "Nuu -chah -nulth First Nations have individual traditions, knowledge and protocols that inform how we manage and care for aquatic resources," he said. "In Nuu -chah- nulth, the phrase hishuk ish tsawalk means 'everything is one' and expresses the belief that humans, plants, and animals form part of a whole that is kept in the balance through cooperation and mutual respect." Jared is Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations through his mother Tracey Watts and his father Jason Dick. His Qu -us name is Uu- xwinn- mutts, which means, "shares the ground with dancing birds."

COLETON (COLE) GOMEZ- LEISHMAN joins Uu -a -thluk for his second year as a fisheries intern, during his last internship, Cole explored -with Uu -a -thluk r staff and the NTC Education Department-post- secondary education ) opportunities related to resource management. His experiences during r the internship led him to change his education focus from criminology to resource management. "My experiences last summer at Uu -a -thluk doing field work, r

j observing fisheries, and shadowing fisheries guardians, managers, and DFO fisheries officers made me realize that resource management It provides many opportunities, and it's something I'm drawn to," he F said. Uu -a -thluk Intern Cole Gomez - This past year Cole took courses at North Island College in math, Leishman GPS mapping for English, criminal law, and criminology to qualify for enrollment in mud T'aaq -wiihak fishery on gooseneck Resource Management Officer Technology (RMOT), a two -year barnacle beds outside Tofino. program offered by Vancouver Island University (VIU). This program is designed to prepare students for careers related to the protection and management of Canada's fisheries, wildlife, and parks resources. While going to school, Cole worked as a program assistant employed by Parks, Recreation & Heritage with the City of Port Alberni. "I spent lots of time helping kids of all ages at the Multiplex," he said, adding that this experience will benefit him when he assists at Uu -a -thluk science camps, this summer. 1 A focus of this internship, Cole added, is to deepen his learning about the many aspects of resource management as it relates to fisheries, and to observe Nuu -chah -nulth resource management principals in salmon, J action. "I'd like to see how the various fisheries use Nuu -chah -nulth principals and methods to manage shellfish and groundfish in Nuu -chah -nulth territories," he explained. Cole traces his ancestors through the Tseshaht First Nation, and was born in Yellowknife and raised in Port Alberni.

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