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ria ° items. Thirty -five hours and money preparing for per month for Agreement negotiation. 1 t< In Principle negotiations The Main Table - lunch hours not in- will look at all three par- cluded - may take place ties' positions to see what, over five days, but not nec- if any, common interest essarily five days. the three parties share. As a pilot project, When the papers reveal the Main Table agreed to that there is a disagree- expand the mandate of the ment, then the Main Table Main Table Working will negotiate the issue.. r f`.S ....,.. r..,.a, ..... - :.. : group. The Working The Federal Gov- t1lU-AY-qHf ÓPETCHESAHT ... Group will now prepare ernment made a presenta- iicKUCxLEsAK1 TOOT material for the Main Ta- tion on Laws of General ble negotiations. The Main Application, which apply I Table Working Group's to every land owner and Huu- ay -aht Nation, through spokesman Robert Dennis Sr., voice their frustration expanded mandate in- level of government in the with the Provincial government regarding their interim measures proposal. Photo cludes the following: rec- country. They also pro- 1 courtesy of " The Record ". ommend issues and sub - vided detailed information issues that need to be ad- pertaining to types of ac- dressed on a given topic; cess, length of access and TREATY WEEK AT TSAXANA identify where more infor- compensation for dam- is required; suggest aged property. In the last Ha- Watts asked whether or land was chosen to raise Measures proposals mation Forests solutions or Federal Chief Ne- Shilth-Sa,( Sept.301'96) not the Ministry of our hair, it has. We are not (I.M.P.) at side tables, alternative for gotiator Wendy Porteus there was an article was under any instruction going to let you have that while the Main Table ne- approaches to issues Provincial Gov- the Main Table's consid- said that the Crown wants about the first day of the from the piece of land. It is as sim- gotiations focus on com- to negotiate Government Nuu -chah -nulth Treaty ernment, to take in to con- ple as that." pleting the Agreement In eration. access to NCN treaty negotiations at sideration that Tseshaht The Province said Principle (A.I.P.). The Main Table Nation may have an in the issue of ar- lands, for numerous rea- Tsaxana.The following First that they will look to the Tseshaht Chief Ne- discussed in land adjacent to ofjurisdiction in treaty sons. Some of the reasons report describes what interest matter and report back at gotiator, George Watts re- eas their reserve. The District session. lands and shared land, the Federal Government happened during the rest the October sponded to the Federal Manager's response was which the Federal and Pro- provided are: access for a of the week The Main Table Governments proposal that they are of the under- had much discussion of saying, "I know what you , vincial Governments are Public Welfare Emer- The second day of standing that treaty nego- the "5 Day Issue." The are up to," adding that, "in willing to vacate without gency (i.e., Toxic Spill), negotiations opened with tiations do not effect busi- Provincial and Federal the Nisga'a deal the Gov- negotiation. George Watts National Security and for

Ahousaht member Jack ness and to carry on as Governments said that ernments kept . the proposed that the three DFO to be able to send Little presenting a framed usual. they believe that the Main Nisga'a's up to five in the parties submit position their inspectors and ana- print, on behalf of Jimmy Watts then asked Table could do more. Both morning negotiating In- papers, to the Main Table lysts to carry out their du- Swan and the Ahousaht the Province's Chief Ne- levels of Government terim Measures (I.M.A.). Working group, that re- ties. Ha'wii, to Mowachaht gotiator, Murray Rankin if vented their frustrations Then you send in your flect their position on each Muchalaht First Nation. he was really acting in concerning the lack of horde of armies to the of the issues. CONTINUED Chief Ambrose Maquinna good faith. work produced by the Working Group meeting Watts said that PAGE 3 accepted the gift and gave "You are carrying Main Table. to persuade the Nisga'a's each party has to put his thanks. on business as usual when The Provincial and to accept your proposals. where they stand up front, Tseshaht Chief Ne- you know that First Na- Federal Governments said Whenever a issue hits the instead of wasting time gotiator George Watts tions may have an interest that they do not want make Main Table, that is to hard voiced his anger towards in land that is close to their this a 3, or, 5, day issue. too deal with, you send it POSTAGE PAID IN PORT ALBERNI,B.C. the Province, concerning reserves. We are not op- "We want to find ways to to the Working Group." RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED the woodcut license that is posed to the Government make the Main Table After lengthy de- If undeliverable please return to: adjacent to Tseshaht Re- carrying on with business. more efficient, and meet liberation, the three parties Ha- Shilth -Sa, P.O. Box 1383, serve. Watts said that the What concerns us is that our two year Agreement In agreed that future Main Port Alberni,B.C.,V9Y 7M2 license is a major award it is blatantly obvious that Principle (A.I.P.) Dead- Table agendas will con- for the company undertak- the land used for this line." centrate on Agreement In l ing the license. woodcut license is in our The Federal Gov- Principle Negotiations. Watts said that he traditional territory," said ernment tabled a proposal Interim Measures (I.M.A.) NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA NEWSPAPERS DIVI wrote a letter to Paul Watts. that will give the Working will be scheduled at the 395 WELLINGTON STREET Pashnik, District Manager Watts raised his Group more responsibili- end of the Main Table OTTAWA ONTARIO for the Port Alberni For- voice with these closing ties. The Working Group agendas, after the comple- K1A ON4 est District. In the letter remarks, "If this piece of would deal with Interim tion of all other agenda 2 H+SM1 th Ha-Shllm -Sec, omen 18le. I the number of kinds of towable HU PA CAS ALIT FIGHT B.C. HYDRO ompanies who are getting TREATY WEEK AT TSAXANA FROM PAGE 1 h ay-(W s)Tradi- HA-SHILTH-SA involved.dwill Although the tional Territory, except be The Federal Gov- shared lands for cultural ricultural Land Reserve Upon arriving at Published by the Nuu- chah -ninth Tribal Council for IN SUPREME COURT OF CANADA case will argued on Negotiator Murray Rankin politics. -chah -ninth October 28, 1996, the annul. said that they are and historical purposes. will not apply to treaty the meeting the Huu -ay- replied thesayuu The Government has not distribution to the members of the 14 Nuu groups that have -aht'a On October 28, for this permit without several hoping to include the no- The Provincial govern- lands. aht Government found First Nations and to other interested groups and indi- will reserve judge - The second issues out presentation saying that lived up to their commit- 1996, in Ottawa, Ontario, end, while B.C. Hydro has asked to be added as and I procedure re- ment the NCN First that Meet viduals. Information and original work contained in m assume will tification asked are Mat lands appropriate was there was no insult in- meet. The squirrels have our coun case challenging made millions of dollars ofBinshColu,the by NCN First Na- not may not be reproduced without tent- mkeupmsixmonthsmak- Nations to list the sectors for agricultural purposes, present Instead, the tended. Rankin insisted more land than us, and are this newspaper this power a Ihdan Chietish Columbia the validity of a permit from lieu lions the treaty. that are spiritual the Province chose send ten permission from the Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Cam- togsw,,, decision. Iwill doa of lad of including use of and to that the Province had sent continually getting more." granting B.C. Hydro a major taut Another prob- Indian Chiefs, B.C. Tel, 1383, Pon Alberni. B.C., V9Y 7M2, nowupm eieupon Tlao- qui-aht Chief significance. management of Bora and Daryl Rob, Regional Man- the right purple to deal Ahousaht Chief cil, P.O. Box B.C. Gas Utility Ltd., andd foliro- nght of way through our hem that we have with the Francis Frank fauna Phone (604)724-5757, Fax (604) 723 -0463. Printed coin of that judgment. Negotiator Tle -o- qui -aht re- in forested areas, agar of Vancouver Island with the Huu- ay -aht's is- Negotiator, Cliff Allen Kleeroot reserve will be power live is that it goes the Greater Vancouver $15.00 Once again, your support made a presentation con- sponded to request saying may be selected through and an assistant. sues, then made the point said that air. Government at the Alberni Valley Times. Subacnptions: Sewage Drainage Dis- head by the highest cone through the centre of our ad NCN Access In- per is apprdciated. inning that certain spiritual sites the land selection process. When the Huu -ay- that only the Chief For- is making decisions about year. in Canada, that is the Su- reserve and due to health t. The importance of we" Editor/Manager Bob Soarer. yers,CiebClucil terests in Shared Lands. require total privacy. The The Province said she Government brought ester can act on the AAC our Ha'wii Hahoolthee, preme Court of Canada risks of building by such the issue its evidenced by Office Manager'. Annie Watts Sayers. Chief Councillor The document reflected Government cannot ex- that they agree with the up the Annual Allowable without amendments to "This is very important to Our case is with re- tines, effectively renders the N.T..C. position onnu- second issue, but the first Central Region Reporter. Denise Ambrose pect First Nations to list Cut within the thew Há wii the Forestry Act. Rankin us. You cannot hide be- gard to a permit that was useless a large pan lima e and interest requires negotiation. Northern Region Reposer: John Swift sacred sites on a piece of issue Hahoolthee, the repro said that the Huu- ay-aht hind the AAC law, where granted in 1958 allowing reserve. As is true with issu essin shared lands. paper. Sacred and spiritual Provincial Chief Negotia- said that they Government does not re- we cannot touch that. You easement of 8.64 acres many other communities, The document's sites area very sensitive for Murray Rankin said have no authority to des- alive the natty mat the hereto with the Huu- subject to a of our lands are very limited. LETTERS payment guiding and overarching issue for Nuuchah-nulth that it would not be in our cuss. Allowable Annual Province has to deal with. ay -aht's issue, because Silt 0Kl acre. Apes. Our neat area to develop per principle states that "Af- First Nations, which the interest British Cut (AAC). Rankin went on to your Government is core - The HaShttth-Sa will reprint letters from mit was issued to B.C. for housing will have to be ter treaty, Nuuchah -nulth Main Table has to ap- Colombiansa to agree on Dennis said thin say that the Province is milted to the treaty proc- Ms All letters must be signed by the writs Hydro under s.28(2) of the Kleerot, and we will be readers. will enjoy the same rights preach with care. this. The Government the Province knew, milks committed to mining the ass. The laws that make and have the tamer's address or phone number on it. Indian Act for such period limited in where we can of access as all Canadians. The Province sag- does. know the signifi- advance, Mat the Noway. Huu -ay -chi First Nation in the AAC clearly under- Names will be withheld by request. of time as the said right of build due to these power The treaty will not limit gad then perhaps sacred tance of this issue for the aht Government's priority the restoration of the mine Huu- ay-eht's MIA." We reserve the right to edit letters for gram- way is required for the lines. our participation and en- lands could attain pram - people of BC, and must is the AAC within their streams and watersheds, In closing of the In the Supreme mal. reasons. clarity, brevity, and good taste. purpose of an electric joyment of all benefits en- Iron under the Heritage ensure that there is suffi- Ha'wii Hahoolthee. Still "We have practical pro- Huu- ay -aht presentation with tribal power transmission line. Court of British Columbia, We will not print letters dealing joyed by all citizens of Conservation Act. cient land available for the Province chose to send grams that will make this Chief Tom "Metals we won our case. B.C. or personal disputes. All opinions expressed in let- This power line is still in Canada In recognition of Francis Frank said agricultural purposes. representatives that have happen." Happynook said "Oa law Hydro of course appealed ters to the editor arc those of the writer and not nec- existence today, and due to the Hahoolthee of our that the Nuu -chah -nulth George Watts re- no authority to deal with Huu- ay-aht Chief is that we must take care fact this is one and won th the Court of mainly those of the Nuuchah -nulth Tribal Cowed the that of Ha'wii the Nuu -chah- First Nations are not try- sponded to the Province's the Huu- ay-aht's main is- Councillor, Robert Dennis of all the natural resources the main power lines Appeal of British Colum. 1 or its member First Nations. nulth will enjoy, but will ing to rule out the Govern- position saying that the sue, responded saying "You within our Hahoolthee. bringing power into Pon bin We in turn have ap- not be limited to, the fal- ment's system. "Our Province has to let us go. Dennis went on at- are like your people in Come hell or high water Alberni B C tti pealed again. We have f lowing additional access Ha'wii Hahoolthee al- "You have to say that tacking the Provincial Maim,Maim you are tryiugto the Huu- ay-aht Ha'wii are be there forever. been fighting through will the rights: economic and work ready give Nuu -chah- these people are capable Government, saying that sell us programs. We still going Wrench their objec- KUU -US CRISIS LINE Our position nibs court system for four MIL related activities; cultural nulth these rights. Nuu - enough to take care of the Provincial Govern- want =mown from you. re. We are not leaving Indian Af- years, and now this will be the bantam of activities; transportation chah -nulth want to ensure themselves." ment'a failure to sendtheir Do not waste your time any options unavailable to fairs had no authority to the final determination of MASTERS OF EDUCATION ADULT LINE 723-4050 activities and recreational that these rights are re- British Columbia Chief Forester belittled talking about programs. us. It is not very often a issue a without end. our case, permit Carol Cluteei from the isesnaht Fun Naomi has ,- alivitiea7 used' said that the issue requires and insulted the Ha'wihof Can BC delegate a Chief Chief speaks- but when The Minister should have We as Hu pa Gas her Masters of Education Degree at Simon completed Francis Frank said- -- - The Main .fable further work on their be- the Nuuchah -nulth Na- Negotiator ordeal with our they do, they say what 723-2040 ensured that there was a alt would ask all Nuu - is of Margaret TEEN LINE Fraser University. Carol the daughter that the Nuuchah-nulth further discussed the ores- half, and BC will report lions and Barkley Sound. a ssu es.v' they mean and they mean time limit. On pure con- chah-nulth-aht to keep us Clutesi and the late Dr. George Clutesi. First Nations have aneco- citation, getting clarifca- back tonic Main Table on "This is supposed to be a The Province hot what they say." tract law, m order to have in their minds and prayers Her convocation took pace at the university on ie interest in shared lion on harvesting NCN this matter at the October Government to Govern- died this issue like hot po- Murray Rankinre- 24 binding agreement on October 28, 1996, as HOURS/DAY you October 4,1996. Another Fast Naim xmu,prcd Carl lands. The Main Table economic tenure Negotiation session. ment relationship, aid watt two. Not wanting to grab sponded saying that he is need to have a stan date our lawyers fight for our in receiving her MEd. on this day, Ruth Kock from s negotiate the issue of holders ad terests,parks issues. Day three opened chose to send one of your it, because they may be cumin that BCis not will- and =end due. This lands against a giant cor- per- Conchae. NCN retaining the right to The Province said that mis with elder Sam Johnson representmives." burned but notwmting to ing to erode the statutory 7 DAYS/ WEEK mit has no end date. amnion. Our coon case Carol is now teaching the Arts One-First Na - trap in shared lands. Frank is their Fustresponse to the saying a prayer and chant. Delis went on to drop it, because they m responsibility ofthe Chief The fact that we will impact other First tions Program at Malaspina College. This is a first year end that trapping is the document and that they A up date on the say that the Mousey. ant not want to deal with the Forester. received all of $1075.00 Nations. There have been academic credited program of three courses which con, only source of income for require more time to look Huu- ay -aht First Nation Government did not travel me ss After lengthy de- pare and contrast First Nations and Western Civilization. some NCN. at the specifics. Interim Measures Forestry to Nanaimo to talk about Tseshaht Chief Ne- liberation the Province She delivered her fuss lecture this year on the The document The Main Table di- proposal was the first item restoration programs. The gotimor Gorge Watts said agreed to arrange a meet - book 'Potlatch" which was authored by her father ,. Dr. clearly states that Nuu - reeled the Main Table of business. Huu- ay -aht Huuay-aht Government that the Government has ing involving appropnne George Clutesi. chah -nulth First Nations Working Group to re- Ha'wii and their Chief went to Nanaimo to des- the power to make Provincial representatives want to negotiate the right search the issue and pro- Councillor, Robert Dennis cuss minable harvest- changes to the Annual Al- to discuss the of fire refusal to acquire ìng practices that protects sustainability of the AAC, NUU- CHAH -NULTH A THANK YOU vide report to the Table made the presentation. towable Cut (AAC). "The existing leases and other ses- 13, their watersheds within the Chief Forester takes into within the traditional ter - Attention &location Department at the October,1996 On September tenures in shared areas, Both levels of Gov- 1996, the Huu -ay -chi Gov - Huu- ay- aht traditional ter- consideration the Govern- ritory of the Him-ay-alit Dear Blair, Kelly. Arlene, Vicky: w. either at the time that the =meat said that they will emment travelled to ritory. "Our days of beg - recommendations Fast Nation. TRIBAL COUNCIL Please accept this note as acknowledgment for lease or tenure comes up respond in detail at the Nana to meet with the grog for nickels and dimes when calculating the Tannin Ha'wii. the support you provided during my academic learning for renewal or in the event October session. The in- Chief Forester to negotiate are over. eminent.. AAC. Them effect is that Bert Mack made an oral experiences. !have completed my Masters in Education that the lease or tenure tendon of the parties is to their Interim Measures us off any longer." the Cabinet can lower the presentation to the Main at Simon Fraser University. And I am instructing at comes to the open market. reach sufficient agreement Forestry He went on to say AAC. Then you tell the Table. Mack's presenta- Annual General Assembly Metalline University -College in the multi- disciplinary proposal. The Province's re- on the issues, The matter The main issue mncuratt BC harvesting Huu- ay -aht that only the Lion focused on resource program Arts One- First Nations. There are three instruc- moms to the Tl ac- qui -echt will then he refend to the which Huu -ay-wt wished practices are devastating Chief Forester can make extraction, and history of tors for 90 students. Dates: October 17, 18, 19, 1996 presentation is that they Main Table Drafting to discus with the Chief their Ha'wii Hahoolthee. changes to the AAC, when the Toquaht First Nation. I dank the Tamahebt Band, & the Tartu Edam Bert Mack she aboriginal access to Group. Forester is the Annual Al- "We are not going to give Cabinet makes the neon' Chief tion Committee, Charlotte Rational.al. Cynthia Rayner, snared lands similar tc George Watts towable Cut(AAC)withm up restoring our water- mendations and gives stared his presentation by Place: Maht Mahs Gymnasium, and Kelly Johnsen. those expressed by Francis made a detailed presents- Huu- ay -eht's Traditional sheds or sustainable forest them tonic Chief Forester, mouldings detailed infer. I especially want to thank Warnish fa having Frank. That treaty will not imam Agricultural hater- territory. Dura within the practices. We are very die- who then makes the AAC emingthedu- the vision of a healthy community. Because of that vi- limit aboriginal panicle. cas in Treaty Lands and Huu- ay -aht's proposal appointed that McGovern. according to Cabinet rec- [tweed responsibilities of sion a cultural counsellor, Kelly John, was hued. And tion and enjoyment of all Shared Lands. shows thin the curent rate ant does not recognize ommendations." the Hanoi . these purple who work for their communities, doing sera Time: 9:00 start each day benefits enjoyed by citi- The document re- of cut proposed for their what is happening in our He went on to say vice work, led me to further my education. And here 1 zens of Canada Fleets the Nuuchah-nulth territory is 700,445m3, territory. All we are ask- that there is absolutely In the document Fast Nations' position on while Huu- ay -aht studies ing for is sustainable bar- nothing stopping the Pro- CONTINUED PAGES Host: Tseshaht First Thank you, Thank you Nation Nuuchah-nulth First Na- two issues. The first issue reveal that the sustainable vesting practices." vincial Government from Carol Clutesi lions ask for access to is that the Provincial Ag- rate of cut is 225,000n3. Provincial Chief lowering the Annual AI- 4 la-sn nn-sa. oLower Mainland Ifa -Shaw -Sa swam 161996 7 by and mutes of the He. eggs they said, okay, we all. Its going to be how people who were attend- B°hsSaEdito wditary Chiefs), and he can get our fish now." we Na- SJo'lth -Sa Editor/ Updated on Treaty Negotiations CONTINUED are gang to make it ing the mating , Julia Manager said that "them was no Willard Gallic wacky Eaton thanked the NTC After enjoying healthy self -sustaining way we could get into also spoke to the gather- "Were going negotiators and staff, Some or Nun there are Nuu -chah- claim w getting the gov- a lunch that Danny communities is the pos- another Ha'wii s Ha- ing. He said that it was to have to work even saying we enjoy these chah -nuhh treaty negotia- north people who are ernments to pop arch Howard had prepared niter that drives us, " he so oolthee, it resulted in important that the harder after the treaty," sessions and really ap- tors and staff met with now involved in melee. floe to Noe aMlnn- Co- chairs Lillian mid. proposal.: death ' Ili woh endorsed the he said. predate you coming Nuu -chah -ruled people ishing and rebuilding Pearson said. Howard and Richard He mentioned Some of the negotiations. On their Jerry lack hear and sharing with Watts provided us. living in Vancouver and their territories. Vic Person more in- that there are several boundary lines were discussions with the thanked all the people The next Nuu - the Lower Mainland on NTC Treaty summed up his formation about the court cases that support governments Aden. fought over in wars by on access, for coming to this mat- chah -nalth gathering in October 5th. Manager Vic Pearson tation by saying' some treaty proems. bray Jack their rights, such as the "the elders said ac- their ancestors, Jerry that ing and giving their hot- Vancouver will be on The purpose of distributed a " Treaty progress is being made also made a presentation Jack ,John, and John cess wasn't taken for said, but were not going put to the treaty. He December 15th at the meeting was to update Making Update Report" despite the problems and about the Ha- hoolthee of Case and the Meares Is- to fight panted. WIlLN rad,' over pagan. mentioned that there will 3:00pm at the the Nuu -chah -ninth mem- and bespoke arras the NTC will be making the Ha'wtih and shared land Case. it was a strict rule He also spoke that be a of life" Vancouver Aboriginal bership about the treaty of progress and lack of recommendations on some Nuu- chah -nulth Watts con- about the fishery, saying they had to go to the icing up in Tsaxana Center. This will be an- is progress at the Nuu - keeping the homey with the group. eluded by saying that " process which presently process . that" we used to sell fish iih and ask for per- and in Port Alberni, hah other treaty update meet- taking place. -nulth treaty table. moving." Lillian said that weve told the govern. between m s s on. vibes,, some which will be announced ing followed by Potluck About 30 people He said that Education Il was very Important tams that when were WAIN/ mid ils would trade sockeye for in the HaShilth-Sa Christmas Dinner. For attended the meeting at the there has been some Programme Manager that all Nuuchah -nulth negotiating, wens doing people that " Ike peaty is canoes. "When the On behalf of more information contact Vancouver Aboriginal progress made on what Blair Thompson spoke people are involved a n for all Nuu- chair -nulth, f rg?' run salmon not going to be the end- the Nuu- chah of came they -nulth Julia Eaton at 879á480. Centre. They heard from a is known as General Pro- about the various the treaty process. "We no matter where they re- imor;w had technicians to see number of speakers includ- vrsl which include programmes that the - Ah. L .--..?J. want to get an A.I.P. by side.' 6 how many eggs were in ing NTC Co-chairs Liman things s like putting in NTC and member First speaks about the Ha- haolthee of Tits-qab E quint (4 northern Nuu - the next provincial eta- Jetty Jack, who Jerry lack the bottom of the river. Howard, Nelson Keitlah place a procedure in the Nations chah -uulth tribes) during the treaty update meeting in Vancouver. lion and in order to do is one of the Hosed of KLECO KLECO provides fund- When there was enough and Richard Wats, NTC event of a dispute be- ing for. that we need a the n Mowachahs) Hello Nuu- chah -nun First Nations. Today I would like to send out my Treaty Manager Vic tween the parties and a In elementary/ where employment is west oast) the NTC Richard Watts commitment from the Modulate First Nano. most gracious Kleco Kleco to the following people who contributed and took the HAPPY BIRTHDAY pear.. Womb Protocol procedure for ranks- secondary schools. had. guaranteed the NTC and School District have mentioned that language Ha'wiih, the elders, and thanked the women who time to help meow in the 'Fun Nations Cultural Week ", which was held at Calgary School, in Pon Alberni, June -21, Worker Willard Gallic, tion of each of the agree- ing is available for may pay s living allow- hired Native Education on the list of things to the people living in the helped him intone when Happy lath birth- 17 1996. I apologize to you all for it coming to you so late, but 'thought a and Tits -gah E quink Land ants. ( Framework school supplies from Workers that do some negotiatei with the gov communities and else- he had a feast at the day to our girl NINA -BUG now would be good time to let people know that you as individuals have Claims Researcher Jerry Agreement has been rati- most First Nations for Applications work in this area. The emmenas. where.' Vancouver Aboriginal m0ct 6. love from Mom& maw .data and arc generous In coming out and sharing your time with our students Calgary Jack. Also present was fied by each of the 13 students from grades I- for OST funding should B.C. Teachers Fedora- Lillian Howard She expressed Centre. Dad. of school. Happy Individual bolo: NTC Education Manager First Nations and the 12, on or off reserve. be made directly to the Bon also has done some said Mat 'there's no rea- her appreciation for co- He also spoke 12th birth- day to my niece and cousin George L.S. Watts Opening prayer sang Blau Thompson, who pro- Agreement-in- Principle Each First Nation has its First Nations Mimeos. week at eliminating rte- son why we cant have eryone who was at this about IheNu a -chah- NINA -BEESH on October U. Christine Fred viand information about or A.I.P. and the Final own redly on this. Intro. urn in alt schools. An- Nun- -nulth ting and she sug- nulth language, Singing welcome/closingsung song vying From Haab, Dale. Stephanie, the NTC's education pro- The other suggestion was to emersion programs In gested that at next Amanda Fred Singing welcome song Agreement will also be There is also biggest the that "were in a serious and Ream. form parents our Camille Fred Dancing welcome/closing song/help during the week grams, NTC Executive Di- voted on by each First funding available some- education programme groups that communities."sat gathering in December situation" but he added Happy lath birth- Bella Gus Letting us use George's song rector Norman Taylor, a Nations membership, times for student allow - thisthe NTC administer; could have input to- ono -ee end o e everyone break Into that he has a. nephew day mom niece.NINA -BUG a. Iris Sanders Teaching bisory4Onghouse sessions delegation involved in the regardless of when they es for secondary is the Post Secondary' wards preventing rat- Tatrhie, who asked the small groups and offer who was determined to- on October nth. From Uncle Angie Miller Opening ceremonies/cedar treaty process from the live.) However, in order school. Again each First Programme which funds trio. original question about their input to the process. learn and who visited rat Aua Marge, Aura Eva, sessions Was, Gorilla San Teaching Nuuchahnulth language Da -o- qui -aht First Nation. to vote, the Nation has its own poll adults taking courts or NTC Co-chair Interim Measures said Richard Watts him every dentin six Uncle AwtDortm, and Uncle Ion. Eileen Haggard Teaching Nuuchah -nulth language Nelson Keitlah must be a Canadian cal- programs which lead to Lilian Howard said that that we are left to lean sad that was important months he was almost Nappy 12th birth- Sterling Watts Teaching students how to draw made some opening re- rat. o For both of the a university degree. " ¡Vs an ongoing issue our history and language for Nuu- chah -nolth to fluent Jerry said. day to our am NINAm onOn- Brian Tate Teaching students how to draw marks Vic above allowances par- that has to be raised on our own while the have in his Ahousal dia- said that Blair mocha. at a treaty so there He also spoke mòer 6. From Michak, Jon, eras Rick Tolima,. Cleaning/cooldng of salmon lect. He said that he spoke there has been some should apply to the sued that the deadline every meeting, every on- natives have educa- could be some certainty. about the Ha- hoolthee( bylaw. hail¢, lack Tom, Mac Demerse Cleaning/cookingsalmon/helping throughout the week in the Nuuchahnulth lan- progress dealing with First Nation on whose for applying for pat sec. month." lion systems in place to " Having which includes lands Cadence,ce, Dan, Dens, I. R. Merchants/Groups Help: guage "to remind ourselves lands, in the area of ac- land they are living. If ondary funding through " It (racism) is pass dors on. W Anna. P.A.C. Helping prepare for picnic what e are and what we cess by governments to they live off reserve they the Tribal Council is a factor that leads same- Shawn Alice Teachers Helping prepare food were ban with." treaty lands. should apply to the First January 31st each year. times expressed how difficult 7 r TA's Helping prepare food He said that What the treaty Nation that their children A complete NTC P/S away and violence," It was for Nuu -chah- TREATY PLANNING MEETINGS. AND MAIN TABLE NEGOTIATION Tsesbaht Market Donation of potatoes/onions there are many reasons settlement lands will ate members d. package must be submit- Lillian said. nalth people living away SESSIONS. OCTOBER 1996 -JUNE 1997 why Nuu- chah -nulth Tseshaht Baud Donation of fruit/fresh fish actuallybe, has not yet Blair also men- calm the First Nation or There was a from their homes to Name. Band Use of their beach for fresh clams people are here, in the been dealt with. tioned that the NTC pro- the NTC by that date. great deal of discussion learn their language, but Month and Year Dates and Place Tyre of Meeting Quality Foods Discount of groceries purchased cities, such as for educa- A major con- vides annual scholar- Blair said that abut an important issue he said it would be good and jobs. Nelson 7 - Buy Low Foods Donation of hot dogs/buns tion ic of the Nuu -chah- ships in the amount of the NTC will also fund to Nuu -chah -nulth for us toga together and October 1996 11, Tsaxana Treaty Planning IGA grocers Donation of cake said that "there's a great nulth negotiators has $200 to students in up to 8 months of college people- learning and learn our songs and October 1996 21 - 25, Temana Main Table Negotiations Interest shown among November 1996 12 - 15, Derry Queen Donation of ice cream been the slow meal the grades 1 -12. Applies. prep. "which is a good saving thew language. dances and languages. Tswana' Treaty Planning There is one special Mao kleco that/ would like send is our people to loam our November 1996 25 - 29, Tsaxana to out That to the process. Canada and bona should be made to idea for those who have A opmdon was " There's a Main Table Negotiations lady who was there to help me through my entire preparation for this week, and language, learn our December 1996 9 - 13, Tsaxana Main Table Negotiations' British Columbia have the NTC office. been out of school for. asked if there is any pos- number d us interested songs that is Ted, Tolliugton. Without your help Trash, I would not have had everything and dances and a made attempts to de- There is fund- number of years." sibility of getting an In- it may January 1997 13 - 17, Tin Wis Treaty Planning and be difficult done. Kieco Kleco for all your help in making this week a huge success. !could great resurgence of crease the number of ne. ing available through whit Measure to deal January 1997 27 - 31, Tin Wis Main Table Negotiations but we can dolt; Shawn not have done this alone and I wanted to say that you're a very helpful and special wanting to identify with gm ring hours. There theNTC for adult up- opened osques[questions with Impinge and col- February 1997 10 - Ion. Tin Wu Treaty Planning said. parent, and the world needs more caring and helping parents just like you. what we are." has also been a lot of dis- grading technical and about the treaty process twat retention. February 1997 24 - 28. Tin Wis Man Table Negotiations It was men I would also like to thank Calgary School for giving me the opportwity to We've sana appointment and frus- non-university paining. or the education Nelson Keitlah tioned Mach 1997 10- 14, Tin Wis Treaty Planning that the Fla-ho- bring some Nuuchah -nulth knowledge to your school. It a I lot of changes in - was challenge, and our tration expressed by These programs are Programmes. answered that at this payuk Pon Mach 1997 24 27, Tin Wis' Maw Table Negotiations School in enjoyed every minute of my time/ put into making this week a success. Thank you lifestyle, " Nelson told Nuuchah-nolth negotia- called Occupational One parent point there is no Interim April1997 7 -11, Tin Wis Treaty Planning Alberni published two teachers for being patient and cooperative throughout the week, you all helped to the people. - We have tors regarding Interim Skills Training (OST) asked if anyone in the Measure regarding tan- April 1997 21 - 25, Tin Wis Mao Table Negotiations basic language books make the week that much easier. places where our grand- and May 1997 12 - 16, Main Mahe Treaty Planning Protection Measures. include programs NTC education system page , but' but we are which they had for sale. Most 1 parents lived that are of all, would like to thank the Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council for A major Con- like carpentry, cooking, works on racism in the really very early in the Many the May 1997 26 - 30, Maht Maths Man Table Negotiations of Nuuchah- giving me the opportunity to put my education and knowledge to good use. It is quite copy now and we 9 - 13, Maht Maths n of the Nuu -chah- office training, and schools. stega dine press He nulth First Nations jour June 1997 Treaty Planning important to let you know that 1 appreciate and my new job an Native arc living with the after- 23 Maht Mains joy as nulth is that when the welding. OST funding, Although no added that many of the chased copies which lune 1997 -27, Main Table Negotiations math dominatingnshmg and Education Worker, and Foe always said that if you enjoy the job your'¢ doing, you treaty is completed most if approved, is restricted one specifically works elders are opening up may be available oath will give it your all and work that much harder at what do. Because 1 logging." Monday, 11 you joy of the valuable aces will to paying for tuition and on racism in the schools, more nOw and that no members. Four days only, as November is a statutory holiday working with youth, my is that much easier. and I to On the brighter there is no Treaty Planting December, job Klan Kleco will continue have been removed.' books only, except in in School District #70( one can really teach us Note that meeting in due to the side, he mentioned Mat work hard in my future years as an N.E.W. Them has been a diffi- some spec rial caseses Port Alberni and the Continued neat page closeness of the negotiation sessions other than our elders. Cato, Four days only, as Friday, Mach 28 is a statutory holiday L J Naa Naa si naA. Gina Watts, Native Education Wore,. He-Shllth-Sa October ta Irma 9

October 161996 S Ha- Snnthsa REVIVING OUR LANGUAGE Treaty Update Meeting It is no secret that Watts, and Bob Thomas develop a resource book are the Nuu -chap -oulth lan- Noli-cheh -nulth. Two about our grammar ,1 _0 guage is in danger of ex- of the instructors, Harold survey the defèrencdm !' T`yl r held in Seattle tinction. Government Vajykonny and Henry our dialects policies designed with the Kamler, are German. Vajykonny hopes Adelegadan foam and it's surrounding area intention of assimilating Vajykonny is a lin- that there will bemorelan- the Nuu -chah -midi Tribal an opportunity to ask ques- Koo -us to their own Euro- gum from Frankfurt, Ger- guage immersion pro- Council went to Seattle on lions and provide input to pean cultures played a many. His wife. Nadia is grams. He hopes that peo- September 14 & 15 to up- the henry making process. huge role in degrading our a native of animas, Si- pie will be encouraged by dare the members' across One Nuu -chab- language. The good news beria yeas ago the the knowledge that there is the border" about the treaty ninth member, Allan is that the language still couple were planning for a way to learn the Ian. negotiations and other is- Cootes, addressed the exists. a vacation. They wanted guage. He said that there sues. meeting and said that he The battle to save to choose a place where needs to be strong effort Among those was the" long lost Conies." our language has been the culture was similar to of the whole community to providing information at Allan who is " fought in all Nuuchah- that of Nuke'. commu- keep it alive. It requires . the meetings were South- from the Uchucklesaht nulth communities ova nity. They narrowed their on between Two linguists from Germany were hid farewell as they returned homy after spend. ere Region Co -chart Rich- First Nation but lives in the years and continua to choices down to youth and elder, Wend ing several months with the Ha -ho -payuk School and Nuu- chab -nulth people , and Watts, Northern Re- Whim Swan, Washington, this day. Haahuupayuk Stamina, Kwakiutl, and to document and record as helping them with their language programs. Henry Kamler on the left, and Harold gion Co -chair Lillian said that he was very (lie Ho Payuk) has been Nuuchah- nulth. In the many of the fluent elders Valjkonny were thanked and presented with gifts by the school and several fami- Howard, Northern Region grateful to everyone for `s p working to come up with end they came to TSeshaht while they are still here. lies that are involved in the Ha -ho -payuk language immersion program. Making a Land Claims Researcher being there. He reminded ways to promote the teach- to lean about Nuuchah- We also need to translate presentation of carved plaques on behalf of the school were Levi Martin and Ed- Jerry lack, Nina. Prato- the negotiators that the Allan Cootes, Agnes Coates, rata Arroyo (nee C totes) ins of our language both math culture. and transcribe what is cur- ward Tataash. col Worker Willard Gallic, treaty is very important holding baby Joel Arroyo Jr, Kelly Contes, Amanda to children and to adults. Vajykonny said rally available. NTC Treaty Manager Vic and they were am Mere for Arroyo, Alvin Cootes, (from Uchuridesabt let Na- Ha Ho Payuk School of- that the Nuuchah -nullh Vajykonny said saving the language. aspect is most important to space for the research ma- Pearsogandllaogw -ahl themselves but to prepare tion live in White Swan, Wa.), Richard Watts NTC CONGRATULATIONS fers language and culture language is one of the that in the past linguists Henry Kamler themselves such areado,& terials ad teaching aids First Nations Treaty Re- for the children beaux Ca -shalt and Dave Watts, Tseshaht Councillor at the ATHLETES!!!! clamant well as the regu- most popular in the lin- have been guilty of re- toes from Dresden, Ger- Ting teaching, and the The new school building marcher lean David. Nat's who the treaty was urban treaty update meeting in Seattle on Sept. 15, lar curriculum to students guistic community. A searching languages and many. He has been inter- healing powers of the lan- is scheduled for comple- News Flash!! Can - This was the sec- all about. Man. mw.say tank. wean. from Kindergarten to Swedish linguist, E. Sapir, leaving the community ested in North American guage. tion in summer 1997 and gratulations going out to and treaty update meeting The Nuu -chah- grade six, and an Adult published the Nootka tests with their work. He feels Native Languages for For some, leaning will address the need for Michelle Johnson, Salva- in SeNlesm earlier one nulth Tribal Council will I Upgrading Program. They in 1939 ad documented strongly that a linguist years. He feels that we Nuuchah -nulth language storage space. dor lames, lori Johnson, was held in May. - continue to hold update are proud to offer the new some of our language in should provide feedback have a responsibility pre- is frustrating because it is Chambers mid that and Mamma lames who The meeting was meetings in torten cm. the Haahuupauuk Language Tartars /elect. Sapir's to the community and not serve languages because full of mysteries. So much some of Ha Ho Payuk's qualified to participate in well attended and it gave tres as the treaty process Immersion Program which work is well known keep the research solely 'human kind gets poorer ground work still needs to recent activities in the 1997 North American theNoo.chah -nulth people progresses. is urently underway. amongst linguists and, for the scientific commu- each time a language be done in orders create the s ar a of preserving the Games at Victoria. Way to who are living in Seattle The new language therefore, so is our lan- nity. 'Hoarding research dies.' He is appalled at curriculum for the languagey includes writing go guys! From Barb "The immersion program is guage. not only does harm to the the cruel may the Cana- schools Kamler feels that a 3 year proposal called Elite Receptionist" Dick. geared toward who When Vajykonny host community, but also dian government sup- it is important that all "Keeping Nuu-chah -nulth , t -k ramie 4.4,444444.444 y y y.yr have dare to teach the arrived in Canada, hews to linguists.' He works pressed our language and communities age Language Aloe Fund- "I'm Free..,.Free al Last!" language. The students' astonished to leant that with many other end yet attempts to portray to the elders toget together mg was granted by First knowledge of the language there had been no inter. gated languages because, the world that it is one of to speak the language. Peoples Cultural Founda- ' I'm Fla.. Fnc at Last!" range from knowing only sive research done on our for bim, 'language is im- the best countries. 'How Provide rides to a comfort- tion. One of the goals that is with'??? I'm Floe ..Fie the past... a few words to speaking language since Sapir W the ported because it is a pro- can they treat a part of able place for the elders to has been achieved the My restless Welts finally free... Nuu -chah -oulth Fluently. 1920's. It was had to be- moms, unique pan of cul- their people that way?' gather together so that creation of primary alpha- As 1st and wonder why foe claimed my Spirit within myself not only learning hem because of the pogo- lion. It is a heritage of asks Kamler. they can talk. They need bet and number books I feel like to cry I've claimed my Coinage, Strength,my & Dignity now words but also com- laity of Nuuchah -nulih mankind that camera to Ile began working to feel good about their with accompanying tapes. The materials were cre- She left so sudden It seemed like forever to claim my Spirit plat phrases so that they amongst the linguists and the pyramids of Egypt and with our language in Feb - language and sometimes ated using mostly Nun - Francine Lopez, Shiela Aleck, Amanda Aleck and I can't figure out why For I dept, deep into my soul can have conversations in the Nuu -chah- nulth's the great paintings of the may 1996. He, too, says the elders feel that there is Remembering speak their chah-nulth artists, lin- baby James Lopez from harm il -ahi 1st Nation at- the past had so many tears of fear & their own language. They strong desire to keep the world. Your language is that he is not fluent in the no one left to anger guists, and narrators (on tended the urban treaty update meeting in Seattle on She meant so much to me are leaning the 'rules' of language. most unique because you language but he certainly language lo. soma OF I've found the tapes). The books and September 14, 1996. All were and raised the tMY I deep within my soul that my worst enemy our language so that they In October 1995 find things in this Ian- has a good working Both Kamler and born in DEARLY! sttyt mossier. as myself.... knowledge of it. He done Vajykonny are members tapes are being used in Ha USA. temer oy An* warm. ROMAN Wlunl And still don't understand can teach it to other. Vejykomy began actively guage that you don't find My crying Group Ho Payuk school and are s MOM* Why soul. searched and found The program was working on the Nuuchah- anywhere else in the of the teachers in the Im- of the Working for The great Spirit Malls mine... designed for 20 nulth language. He started world.' mgrs on program. He is along with Bette also available sale. It's hard to believe are. has originally I have faced & acknowledged me Mariner. They submitted The books are geared to- paused Ifs hard without her near participants but, due to the the process of teaming our Valykonny also i member of the It was such an Hone to claim my Spirit Group, which is a prepare to Germany for ward primary madam but Since you wets taken away When I cry in the dark overwhelming response at language and developed a teaches at the University Working I saga song- so soft funding that will provide, can be used by anybody Our twigk fyo room & sweet... registration, there are 33 draft of to lessons geared of Frankfurt and has many exploring ways in which to From the rich man who roll in his millions of wealth oat Pm Free....Free at Last!" as approved, 2 years of wanting to learn the Remind it only seam like I kept wondering students that represent 9 toward adults and teachers other projects going. He reach many people as if sounds the Nuu -chah- man - Those re. of Buts Wo' he's poor and in tags yesterday Why dreaded tears; turned to tears of joy! First Nations. lane Jones, of the language. He will has been promoting our possible for the purpose of concentrated linguistic We should never The anger reference nulth alphabet °reaming affect to despise: furious turned inside out... Haahuupayuk Language not go as far as saying that language amongst his lio' preserving the language. scorch. Aset of have you ninth. But think of the adage my friends, Where gone My angry tears, tamed to glorious laughter he speaks our language students in order to One of Kamler's objec- books will he developed to 100 in Nuuchah- Why did she have to go? Immersion Program Coor- gum That six feet of earth Since you left us lonely here This research in 2 For information about makes mall one size beautiful voice has claimed her Spirit dinator, said that the doors fluently, but what he does keep the work going. One tines is to look for ways to from the Today you amn m fm away Wink of her everyday Rich man can't take his gold and jewels to the world 4 I'm Free... Free Load" forms; scientific and buying copies of the book, Soda seems Me just a dream n e open to any elder that know is impressive. of his students, Henry teach the language while above. Who yesterday was near I've Research contact Ha Ile Payuk Fading awry claimed my song & sing to me... would like to participate in He said that our Kamler, took Harold's 10 n eating a dependence 'resalable'. ma Poor man beneath tuna true honest hear, My Great Spirit has given me linguists. terials will remain with Ha School 724 -5542. No moron Wet we may But why n fast the program on a drop -in language is highly endan- lessons on Nuuchah -nulth ov outside For on one fortune smiles while I Strong, Ho Payuk for the benefit Chambers hopes the other fails use. 1 dial get the chance to say an Contagious with dignity basis. gered and that there is an and was hooked. Kamler Kamler says that But time called them I have uulth. that funding will be ac- both to the grave in the end and your journey we cart voce Man wisdom, but best of all There re 6 formal gent need for work to expanded the 10 lessons the Language Immersion of Nuu -chah- Everyday a semis like a was quired to continue the lan- six fat of earn, makes m all one size, We only tow you. wahad 1 honestly & truly respect me instructors for the program done. Some of the things into more units that are program is not about Ellen Chambers, yesterday guage immersion pro- For the Crater made all mankind all of different col. your home I'm flee toms my song and remember my "Great Spirit" that need to be done are: easier o understand. teaching the participants principal of Ha Ho Payuk Hut and many informal in- And atom farm face the only question is go- gram. The interest is your has given Nato me... structors that drop in of fill education: trained, pro- Kamler became Involved the language but is an in- drool is enthusiastic We were partners Mai day and ing to be Why? Mere, unfortunately, the Red- White -Black -Yellow " I'm Free... Free At Last!" tan to the required about progress in language One day I will understand in for the instructors Na teanal. Nuuchah -ninth the Nuu -chah -nulth tan- troduction He created them all equal Now we have to go our own and teaching money is not. why orc enable attend. Four linguine gunge after hearing tools to [each the lan- research All in time all mankind In end up equal in six fat of each way' I love you Mom Friendship Hamil- develop a comprehen- Vajykonny express the gunge. From Mere the par- tool, Right now they are instructors, Jessie CONTINUED NEXT Makes all mandkind all one size and equal. Norma -Arm Webster stye and may choose what faced with lack ...rage Love you Moth ton, Carrie Little, Linda dictionary importance urgency of limps. Ahousat PAGE Kay -Lynn Polly Age Love from your daughter Band Kay -Lynn Polly Adeo B.G. ( McCarthy) Aug.7,J990 r 9MIth -S , Ormher 161996 ]0 Ha- IIa.ShiltM1-Sö,Dctober1619961t LANGUAGE Treaty Week at Tsaxana Nuu- chah-nulth Meet with Pacte -CONTINUED She says mere is -Photos by John .Stuff Salmon Revitalization Plan Panel unlimited potential for Review Nuuchah -nulth linguists. *;t by John Swift The meeting We had a fleet of 35 fish because of die Mifflin Plan reason the salmon industry They can choose whatever Nutere Region Reporter they want to do from ot _11w opened with the panel re- boats, now ifs down to 13 that is no longer possible. has been destroyed. For- teaching the language to On October questinginfomation about fish boats, and we are the Nuu- chah -nulth eery practices have devas- adults or children to writ- 7,1996,the Pacific Salmon the effects First Nation largest fleet on the west Co -chair Richard Watts tated the land. He added ing readers and other Revitalization Plan Re- communities have felt coast,' said Peters. said that aboriginal com- that " I work in the forest /- books. Ha Ho Payuk is 11 view Panel met with Nun- since the implementation Fluor.:: them- s have suffered industry and have seen the striving to increase Nuu- chap -ninth negotiators to of the Mifflin Plan. bar Earl Smith said that in due to fish corn.' We lire damage logging practices chah -nullh content in the hear their concerns in re- Huu -ayant Tyii his community only one Allowed Wish for coho did to the salmon streams."

classroom by using linen - gard to the Pacific salmon Ha'wii Spencer Peters re- boat remains " A relative because it runs the same Earl went on to ng 000006 50 0h01 students revitalization plan. sponded by saying the of mine can make more time as chinook and we say that there are not suffi- can use the new hooks. It The government people of his community money with a $20 licence would incidently catch tmlesor regulations in ¡1 would be nice to include instructed the panel to chose to specialize in the than with a $500 licence. chinook.' adding that, place for spathes. "Ourab - Nuuchah -nulth readers on study the impacts of the industry (ie. shrimpers, This is a legitimate con- "sporties never ven have to original rights are only sec- the list of resource mate- Pacific salmon plan on clam digging). He went on cent.. adding," Fast the consider this, even though ond to conservation. We

rials. coastal communion. Ind. to say Nat the percentage government announces we know Nat there is a fa- are in lowa had situation with Right now efforts vidnals and corporate con- of people or families re- that it is a rational resource Wily rate with the catch low nth counts and there will be concentrated on centration. A final 'moon quiring social assistance and then they privatize the and release process.' is still mines out there," developing an archive in the govemment,oudining has risen since the imelc- industry. They have to stop He went on to say adding, We should have the new school. They will possible adjustment Inca. mention of the Mifflin that" that the suicide ram for ab- laws similar to the USA. continue to submit propos- ures and improvements to Plan. Smith went on to original communities is When fishing in a certain als for funding to keep the r' ,¡ the plan is scheduled for "We don't want say that children media% lo% higher than any other area they need to be with a momentumm going. We Young Moot WhrJSlu. blabs dancers (L -RI are completion before the end to be waiters. It is a whole able to go out with their ethnic group in Canada, resident of that area. We lire to offer more Keesha Johnson, Natasha Amos, and Hilary grey. of November 19%. different world out there. dad to loam the trade and and that the Mifflin Ilan wan stability for our com- Ehallesaht First Nation presents carved whale fins to MuwachahtbMuchalaht language immersion and only adds to the disaster.' mum Há wiih Jack and Ambrose Magnin. more teacher training. As Jerry Control and power is only The Mifflin Vajykonny and Ranter in a few hands, very pow- Plan does not address na- interest," said. say, time is mooing out. erful hands. This is a had tive Smith I Op Denise Ambrose. w situation only getting " Anything that under. Central Region Reporter e/ ) mines our way of life must The discussion be negotiated," he said. shifted as First Nations The industry is only inter- voiced then concerns re- ested in sunk, they do not grading the sports sector. care about the environ- sl Huu- ay -ahi Tyii Hé wii ment, ecosystem, or hali. Spencer Peters waned by tat, The Mifflin Plan must saying that the sports sec- include our [raditions,tak- tor is targeting Juvenile ing care of the environ- halibut and that there is no ment and making sure re- enforcement of regulations sources arcsuawkk. Ifs on sonnies. our way of life to protect," Spencer went on Smith told the panel. to say that sporties are to NTC Negotiator Mane for thedmtming rate Richard Watts said "them Charlie Lucas leads the IlevquiabI doter,. of fish returning to the is a lot of capital interest spawning grounds. ' We in this Mifflin Plan. We want to bring the spates had to kick and scream to mend from. Everyone is gain access to the meet- scared of them." ings, and when we did get wing the treaty negotiations Gold Riser Secondary School students Y The panel re- in we only received ob- sponded quickly saying server s. Aboriginal that information that they people attended the meet- have reflects that sports ing but they were not ex- fishermen only caught pressing the First Nations' 10% (3/d of a million of interests," Watts said. the fish. " You're saying Chief peters that First Nations issues asked " does that include were not represented in the red snappers, clams, oats. Mifflin Plan," responded fl 1 ters, and sea whim?" the panel. Nutt- chah -nuhh " Yes," replied Tribal Council Fisheries Watts adding that " the Manager Roger Dunlop buyback program is made pointed out that sporties for non- natives. They did caught 25 %of the chinook not want First Nations to ('ha -Sa -da dancers from Mmvachaht/Muchalahl First on the west coast. benefit from the process. Nation. E hatleshaht A- l's were not bought member Earl Smith at- back in the fast round Nuu -chah -nullh negotiators provide some entertainment during one of the eve- instruction Chief Provincial Negotiator Murray tacked the provincial {sass Joey Tom provides dance to the nines. CONTINUED NEXT Negotiation Gradate. cave= saying' the pro- Rankin and Treaty Chairman Deny PAGE areal government is the

4 la Hx- 9hethge. f)rtnber tú.1996

Williams him Idols% tT A Profile of Artist Rudy rei October School District Trustee on the ing sewage and water Rudy Williams is week depending an alopeningmopening the GRAND OPENING OF THE brought fun and excite - pipelines at Tsaxana. "his 29 year old Mow achaht amount of colors. "New" Bamfield Commu- pto the party with her really neat knowing artist who was born at With 580.00 a that nityty School was hell. The r.entation of books, and helped make Tower" BAMFIELD Yuquot in 1967. Rudy is month invested in to his new facility metres the COMMUNITY SCHOOL small fig tree. The tree says that When asked who the son of late lames and hobby Williams old Eric Godson Memorial lifejoined together to cel- the national anthem was Following the Chairman of the Schools will need a tremendous it is the best investment he or what motivates him to Lucille Williams. Rudy's School that was located :brace the occasion and and then a plaque speeches were given by Organization Committee, amount to tender loving mother, Lucille is origi- has ever made. Rudy's keep developing his skills as across the bay. commit themselves to sung veiled by ML.A. those who helped with the Dr. Andy Spence nine care and the tree grows Hesquiaht. shopping list includes art- Williams replied, "There nally from The gala event be- working together to ensure Gerard Janssen, Huu -ay- veiling as well n forma Marine Biology Station so will the students. On erasers, are three Wayne Yuquutis the origi- tat paper, pencils, people pan at 2:110 pm. The the success of the school. aht elected Chief Council. student, teacher end histo- and School District rats- her last visit to the school paints, brushes, and Lord, Shirley Andrews nal place of birth for paint crowd that gathered re- The afternoon be- for Room Dennis and 'an Val Hughes, Nun- tee Heather Maloney Heather had the mown. plenty and Allan Tweedie who Williams, but soon after- of patience. fleeted the went meaning Burt with the welcome by Chairperson to the School chah-nulth Tribal Council Val Hughes spoke nity to bake with a group what push me to keep develop - wards Rudy found himself When asked of the word community. principal Mr. Bruce District Board of Trances Donner Richard Watts, fondly of her memories of of students. To show her ing my skins." Williams relocating to Victoria to his thoughts are concern- People form all walks of Wallace. Following this Pam Craig. Denny Grisdale, former the community and her appreciation she brought a ing the relocation to said that at times his - live with foster parents. f excitement about being bag of dour to present to basebeq ily and friends ridiculed inWilliams said that living T Die invited to the gland open- them. a:1 7 baseball him for using designs that in Victoria was quite the "I like it.d. The ing. Val also produced the The elected Chief do not originate from the experience. "I liked it, but field and Wahmish Corn- old bell horn Eric Godson of the Huu -ay -alit. Robert Nuu -chap Nations. it was rowdy at times." miry Center allow us to -nulth Memorial that mysteri- Dennis invited the Huu - Rudy he believes At age 17 Williams dour "Igm unity," says that ously went missing many ay -ant Ha'wii Spencer Pe- there is beauty in moved to Ahaminaquus, dingshims that, "1 get nonemore that )errs ago. Although she tars and Ben Nookemus every nation's work, former home of the work completed living an was able to trace pan of along with the other Mowachaht /Muchalahl alone. Al the old reserve, and that he enjoys joining it slongjourney she could elected officials. Larry Nuu -chah -nulih artist Rudy Williams with a Kwaputl First Nation, to live with Ahaminaquus, the house l them together. Remember, not tell you with originally Johnson, Rick Nookemus style painting beauty the eye of the FFiHIYii1 MNi Francis and Barb Amos lioed in was severely over- is in 'borrowed" it. and Ben Clappis to join MHMiHMiHMM W moved since. beholder. and has not crowded." By the grins on the him in a presentation. The Sawn went onto doss REVIEW PANEL At age 13 Williams He went on navy What the fa- faces of the audience it tribe presented the school FISHERIES say that the government hold Rudy? developed a keen interest that he misses his old leer for was plain to are that with an intricately carved needs to request comma. Williams Earl Smith said for aboriginal an. Starting home, Ahaminaquus. "I said then heel. ple were pleased with the sun mask. Robert spoke Continued from page I1 cial fishermen to in that the legislation is the mouth with sketches his interests miss it because I had ales to move up north the bells return. You could about the tribes commit- the ate 5% to 10% to restore next couple years to only way totting back rapidly expanded moor- of good times attending of live almost sec a few lift their ment to working with all We susminability of the fish tine ing and woad cawing. In community Nations in with his cousin who can -es ear as if they could hear the people of Bamfield to " DFO does not jewellery. have benefited very little stocks. " Companies Mat Rudy's developing years the hall," adding -The for. Rudy's cousin the ringing. To the pleas- make the school a place want First Nations in- sucked. 1 succ.sfully completed an from this. The Mifflin Plan hold multiple licences prominent ratios such as ing conditions ure of every. a Sir. that everyone can be proud in the process even is another devastating tred to contribute to the valved Patrick Amos, George really did not care for that aboriginal at program that Wallace asked Stephen of The mask cawed try it is furore," blow for our communi- restoration like forestry though our Hunt Jr., Jim Gilbert, and pan of it. The house Mal gave him the skills re- Peters to accept the bell Ed Johnson of Me Huu -ay- have to look Huu -ay wkt Newell and Council members present awn mask, caved by Ed does with stumpage fees." adding, "we Frank Nelson taught Rudy lived in was firetrap and gored to carve jewellery. audio shakes. aht Nation, will hang in ties to new school. gvoitaf at the future of the fish, it sewage Williams said that he is Johnson, the The panel re- Observer Jerry the beauty and secrets of we had constant' The joyous sound echoed the main had of the new keeps alive. We need. 1 that his relative sponded saying "The sec- West , of the Record tit aboriginal at. backup problems. am optimistic throughout the building school. his have a decision making we will share his knowledge The Hot-ay -ant and round when A -l's Newspaper, voiced First Nation songs glad moved. Carom. creating a warm comfort- voice with DFO," said Say- strength- with him. and dancers ere included, a higher thoughts concerning the and their artists influence unity seems able glow as a valuable singers (with en. relocation" In closing Rudy The Students Write about the drummer Denny price was paid." problem. " Why doesn't Williams work. Rudy said coed by the piece of history took it's newest The panel said Tsaxana Williams offered this ad- shared n few The panel asked DFO licence individual that when he hears a First During place m a symbol of prom- Grisdale), that sport Rshemwn,com- construction Williams got vice for young and songs and dances giving what do First Nations see ple and give them quo- Nation song be ha ours Bamfield School Opening ise for the future. merci al fishermen, and job working with Sound upcoming artists, If you everyone a glimpse of the as being a possible solution etas, den there would be no on who his awn project Heather Maloney, First Nations all want a said that Contracting and Uplands like what your doing, do rich heritage of their chil- for their . c am will be. Williams the The panel it." NTC Negotiator The panel re- piece of pie. he completes a average Contracting who w SUN MASK den. dendvectedtwo questions John Swift. Northam A gin The school also re- Richard Wails responded spaded saying that they sited print (I6" by gales rock remitting and install- huge liabil- at the Nuu -chah -nulth. " Region Reporter ceived a framed Art saying Implement the have created ' r. What would you do to 14 4.11. rnatar(..J woad tle 04.k Thompson print from the AFS program that we TRY.' We have created a iiaawaauaia/aaaFa# were filled. handle the fish better? As the people danced our heart Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal signed four yeas ago. The value related to licences. t4 a.wa4. Tk 74 ft./Lei 04 ,leu deci- ... "-eh soulful heat, Watts, plan would have eased at We would have to pay out Who makes the final Their feet moved to the Council. Richard Awwy ..G j TG un,;.i 1 t 1:. y lA n I1 ww. Co -chair, into bury negotiations and property lights, which we sion? how much I wished to dance this day, NTC congratu- re- the community on would give us something to a Judith Sayers .,torr lo lated calculate one close .wr,a...aGl coat lia sial rl. newts [erat 4.4 A I wished to share their ways. " how much opening of the new to build on." billion dollars We ere not plied saying that have the xa loll x l'.. )( d day dat«.td t4. ,e... «.,t The school sits Archie Little saying this could not be representatives for all sec- .l4 ^lG school. traditional ter - tors and implement local ! S with gleaming rays, within the from Nacho Wu said that done, the politicians are Grand Opening Xn atr-h tadad. I !qt tk «w4 welt 1 cagsy.T;e., Ta The sun will glow Official ritory of the Nuu- ay -aht, a management has to returnm scared. do it" namgement. - She added it watches us and cleans our revs. ,ata nadas[.. :.t+a.t:..d.t w<.ar dati...). It'a .:

aa.SS new 4 1 U- 19.1221 Nuu- chah -nulth Youth es STEROID USE " TO BEEF UP OR NOT TO BEEF UP" VANCOUVER CANUCKS- VANCOUVER GRIZZLIES Leadership Project Prepared by Chris andfimess clubs, in school penance. Open letter to Nuu- chab -nulth Tribal Council: I have been hired nun history - Treaty nee within and between Null- Crabtree, PLAN, Nanaino corridors and on the street Steroids are often al Date Changed ! Some users take made in countries where on contract to coordinate gotiatione. And the recent chah- nullh -aht youth Firstly, on behalf of the Ditidaht Tribe we would like to dunk the NTC for Why do people, steroids by mouth, in pill to quality controls exist, the Nuuchah nulth Youth changes in legislation are groups. the two (2) seasons tickets for the Vancouver Grizzlies from last year. The particularly young men, form -which causes liver so the user doesn't know Edward $r Connie Samuel Leadership Project such that community and I am working on following students benefited from those tickets: Betty J.Knighton (Elemen- use drugs that can cause damage very quickly. what they are "cut" or (NYLP). This project is human services organize- designing a project that tam). leafier llamas (Ir.- High) live problems, difficulty Others inject them into mixed, with. Were marrie6ontDecem6er31, 1995, and suyireóeveryone. the nault of the many con- bons all over are needing will assess the neNs of the School). Congratulations to all that received tickets, and it was mooned cans that have been raised to evaluate moron, de- youth using the know 1. in achieving erections, their muscles, often slur- Some, but not all, Our Eait3eb 'wont(/' be honored that each enjoyed their rust live NBA game! shrinking testicles, high mg nea0a with other seer- side effects are reversible and discussions that have velop and implement new edge, expertise and words blood pressure, heart dis- old users, which may ex- when the steroid use is to have your presence at a been had by Nuu -chah- Youth, programs and serv- of the youth, as well as Once again, we would like to thank the NTC for the four (4 ) season ease, depression, acne and pose them to Hepatitis B, stopped, but it is not ca- nulth -aht Youth, comet- ices. The NYLP is the build on existing skills, passes to the Cannel. game ( Ditidaht received 3 games), this year our W'atility, and can even C, and HIV. Sharing a min which ones. Deform- pity members and work- Nuu- chah -nulth Comma. with the end result being tribe will be doing the same as last year. The first game will go to two raga t their being shorter vial is another way of ac- nattily, some uses become CuCturaCCeCeóration ers, community and tribal arty and Human Services an organized - formalized Elementary Students, the second will go to two Junior High Students, as adults? quiring Hepatitis B.C... almost addicted -they feel leadership - both social and the Nuu- chah -nulth Youth Council. I will be and the last game will go to possible 4 High School students. Also Despite these and HIV. When a they nee- so let down when they stop and political. There have Tribal Council's response available to travel to the thanks for the Grizzlies tickets that we have recently received for this is into vial, been many concerns raised to these concerns and di- communities m conduct other potentially serious die inserted a using them that they start x year's games. side effects thousands of the vial will almost car- using them again just to about the escalated loci. missions workshops that will not young men and a wailer, tainly get contaminated, maintain their sense' of dents of violence :nvoly- The long term goal only gather the informs Finally we would like to thank the Nuu -chah -ndth political representatives but still significant, One-third of steroid users self-esteem. ing Nuu- chah -nulth of the project is to noun. tion required for program 4 season tickets for all Youth, particularly in the ally formalize a Nuuth.. development but will also for voting to purchase 4 Canucks and Grizzlies number of young women who had used needles had For further infer - We will' 6e having Nuu -chah -nufth the Nuu ch.h.nult Tribes. We cannot express how much these tickets are sing steroids. shared needles with other motion you can talk with schools. Gang violence ninth Youth Council. The use these workshops as an involving Nuuchah -nulth project is multi -faceted, opportunity to provide mean moor youth. students, -Elects ,Elan. u It is difficult mold steroid users. your Doctor, gym insane- Naming and'Marriage Ceremonies. out how many people use The most common tor or coach on how to to Nuu -chah -norm and meaning that we are at- education to the youth m anabolic steroids to im- reason among male stu- achieve muscle mass with- Nuu -chah -nulo to non - tempting to meet several human and community LES SAM CONSTRUCTION THUNDER prove their athletic per- dents for using steroids out risking the destruction >OmENLNVI7ArtoN< Naive confrontations are objectives. These rota development principles also an issue. Both Youth live objectives are: and practises, building. SR. MEN'S ALL NATIVE Misname and/or their rep- was to do hater in sports, of the rest of your body. and adults have reached an to provide forums and Leadership skills. HOCKEY TOURNAMENT paean c. because selling and the second most cons- Other sources of informa- . BALL are Health Sat. Feb. 1/97 awareness that there are informative workshops in If you would like November 8, 9, 10, and 1L 1996 steroids for those purposes mon reason was to im- tion the Unit is illegal. The selling of prove their appearance. 741 -5449 or the Canadian needs that are not being die communities and in the more information on this Maht Mahs Gym - Tseshaht Reserve, Pon Alberni, BC project, Idea steroids becomes part of Among yang women the Centre for Drug Free Sport Athletic Hall, P.A. met, especially with re- five maim urban centres have some , I Entry Fee: 5300.00 (three hundred dollars) A $100.10 dollar deposit will se- the secretive, underground majority of steroid users at 1- 800-672 -7775. garde to youth services and for youth to discuss youth and would like to make arc your team's entry. Make cheques payable to, Les Sam Construction Thun- economy. They can be mooned to they bade. programs. The Leadership issues some suggestions or der. bought and sold in health them to improve their ap- media there is to do a needs assessment would like to volunteer Prize Moan: lo Place $1200.00 - 2nd Place: $600.00 - 3rd Place: $300.00 00 formalized Youth -(nom a you. perspective some time organizing ei- Prize money depends ova full slate of twelve tams. If l2 teams are not aH;*± Council involved in to- organize a collative ther the community work. entered the amounts full be pen -reed a to Methe number of teams participating. 7TT'/ I sr! WANTED day's political processes youth mom for all Nuu- shops or the Youth Con- Trophies will also be given out to 1st, 2nd, 3rd alinees, mvp, top +s m especially during this criti- chah- nulth-aht youth feresce please contact place, goalie, Letter, Poems, Essays, Short Stories, Art, Songs, .... etc. cal time in Nun -chah- to build community laconic Adams at NCHS Four on four double ut.(this means four players plus the goalie). There all expressions that can be printed. (604) 724 -3232. will be no "off'- sides ". Proof of aeestry upon request. .Y Cartage: Les Sam (604)723 -8950 or Richard Sam (604) 723 -8503 (evenings) Topic and Theme Ideas or (604)724-5757 (work) The qualities that a good leader/role model possesses are.... CELEBRATION FOR O The changes that [would make in my community that would enhance the lives +lwwsaswa>.anaa of Youth are .... 0 The life goals that I have, that would enhance life for all Nuuchah -nulth are... SOBRIETY THE LB.'WAT LADIES O If I were a good leader, I would _ MENS & LADIES BALL HOCKEY 0 The points that I like about being Nuuchah -ninth are .... Addictions Awareness Week TOURNAMENT 0 What are the major issues which Nuuchah -nulth-alit Youth are facing? 0 What are the 10 most important qualities required for good leadership? O IfI was designing/organizing a Youth Conference, it would have all ilex...? NOVEMBER 2 & 3,1996 November 17- 23,1996 ENTRY FEE:$250 0 Other ideas...... Happy belate Please include &else & Community Name. The entry fee is $250 per team , payable to the Birthday to my mom Lil'wm Ladies prim m first game. All entry money your Donna Samuel for Qy. . Please mail your submissions to saccade Adams,. fax them to (604) 724 -6642. Celebration at Maht Mahs Gym win be out to 1st, 2nd, 3rd teams. given place Happy Anniversary t Works may be published in either Ha- Shilth -Sr or a separate document. Trophies to be given our are: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place & most Ruby and Lance Ambrose 22,23, sponsmenlike teams, on Oct. late, Happy Birth- on November &24,1996 day to Howard Samuel on BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ALLSTAR HOODED PULLOVERS Oct. 12, Happy Birthday WANTED at. BEST GOALIE BEST DEFENCE HIGHEST SCORER to Crystal Sam on Nov. DECEMBER 13TH- 15TH,1996 Open Invitation MVP ALLSTARS MOST INSPIRATIONAL PLAYER 6th. Love Robyn and (Above awards for ladies and mens) Shyanne. LOGO Happy 28th Birth ALL NATIVE We are looking for e minimum of 8- meat teams and our m my broths Wally For more information phone 6 -8 ladies teams in order to proceed with the touramenL MEN'S & WOMEN'S FOR NUU- CHAH -NULTH YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT Lone Jr. on Qt.20tre DIVISIONS : The draw will be held .October 30,1996 thus giving us Nuu- chah -nulth Human Services Love your little sister liner to let the teams know when their firs Preference will be given made by Youth. egameis. Aobyv and Shyarme. 724 -3232 ask for Marie Rush (fax 724 -6642) PORT to Jacquie Adams at the NCHS office, P.O. Box Happy "25th" ALBERNI-ALBERNI ATHLETIC HALL Please forward your submission 1280, Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y 7M2 ( 723 -9156) For more information contact Birthday to my sines Ruby 723 -2798 for Danny Watts fax 894 -6115 to be by N.Y.L. Conference Planning Committee. Gayle Andrew (604) Ambrose on Nov. 6. Love FOR MOREINFORMATION CALL ED AT 7234697 pegs) determined Renee Wells ( 604) 894 -5636 your younger sister Robyn Lucinda loner ( 604) 894 -2300 and niece Shyanne. Ia Ha-Ghlltb -see October 11.1998 Two Cowichan Valley Women Ba-Shine-Sa October 16 Y996 17 "TRADITIONS OF NON -VIOLENCE" CONFERENCE Nominated for Canadian Woman October 9, 1996 -'Pro Nations Traditions of Non -Violence", a conference for Entrepreneur of the Year Fim Nations youths organized by the Assembly of First Nations, was officially opened today with a speech by he Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Romeo Leblanc. DUNCAN, SEPTEMBER Since the program's incep- importance of small busi- The three-day conference is aimed at getting First Nations youth to examine other 30,1996 -Two Cowichan tion in 1992, there have ness to the community," alternatives to violence to resolve conflicts with variousanihorities. First Nations Valley women have been been three national win - said Piollinger. "Programs political leaders from the communities of Ipperwash, Ousters= and Oka will be nominated for the Cana- era from British Colum- which recognize and sup- leading discussions on the circumstances that lead to the confrontations. Repre- dien Woman Entrepreneur bia pon women in business entztives from various state authorities such as the First Nations Chiefs of Police of the Year award. Small Regional finalists development and which Association, the Association of Chiefs of Police and the RCMP will be present to Business Minister tan will be announced Nov.2. create new opportunities explain their perspective and offer insight into their respective roles. The Cana- Pulling," announced to- Winners in the six catego- for women to share their dian Armed Forces were to be represented by General Jean Boyle. However, in day. ries will be amounted in expertise and build new light of current difficulties in the Canadian Army no representative has yet been Sarah Modesto, Toronto Nov. at the business contacts are es- determined. president of Modeste In- annual awards dinner and sential. I wish all the The woof violence by the state, violence by First Nations in response to provo- dian Sweeten and Crafts conference. nominees from British f cation and violence within First Nations communities are the three main themes of in Duncan, has been nomi- national awards Columbia success in the this conference. ated in the lifetime program recognizes the wards program and in "I want First Nations youth to look at issues from all aspects and by to determine achievement category. extraordinary effort mark their business ventures." other than violence to resolve conflicts between our nations ad the Cana- Modeste's business pro- by businemsomen and 'i kï Jack Jr., Colleen Jack, Beverly Ann Jones. dian State" said the Assembly of Fist Nations Chief Ovide duces Cowichan Indian Jerry Mere., To that end, distinguished representatives from the Gandhi Smile and Dorshan sweaters, ponchos, vests, My family and I, would like to say Happy Birthday to my children, Jerry lack Jr. who Saudi (Institute of Non-Violence) will be in attendance to look at other measures toques, tams, mittens, ATTENTION was at Esperanza hospital on July 22, 1962. My daughter Colleen lack who was born of civil disobedience which do not include violent action. socks, slippers, scarves Mowa;haht, Nuchathbf,Ehattesaht, and Kyuquot at Friendly Cove on August 9, 1963, and my daughter Beverly Ann Jones who was and blankets. Bond Members bun at Gold River logging camp on October 2, 1964. Love Dad and family. Nona Rundown. of the Sa-Cinn Na- Contact your Band Office to update your mailing RIVER tive Enterprises gallery in address and phone numbers. ASZO R.D. Dick Degruchy, GG.A. Nuu- chah -nulth Chemainue has been AIR SERVICE nominated under the im- Mowachaht First Nation (604) 283 -2015 Jay R. Norton, C.G.A. Tribal Council pact on local economy cat- * NW MOM, First Nation (604) 724-8609 fia` P.O. Box 1383 gory. She retails native Ehauesaht First Nation (604)287 -4353 eW: Impówosas DE(:RUCBV, NORTON &CO. I "' Pon Alberni, B.C. designed products such as Kyuquot First Nation (604)332 -5259 nu 130r6.m. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS V9Y 7M2 T-shirts, scarves, mocca- (6m)72ß10. _- 16m167a.9s3a Fanal ufsty - Phone: sins, cards and es: (250) 724-5757 jewellery, 2nd Floor, 4445 prints. Gertrude St. Bus. 724-0185 Fax: (250)723 -0463 Port Alberni, B.C. Res. 752-6569 Thank you from Luke & Melinda Swan "Women business AUDRk70011EOWMIDAOBEa BASE MAM,Gg( Office Hours: ROO an 4130 pm 1E0 scmiosEa RIDT V9Y 617 owners v, the Cowichan New area code -> 250 ->in effect October19. 1996 On August 1719 of 1996. decided to makes major change in our lives. We Valley are increasingly couldn't have had such a great time doing it without your help. I'm honoured to let significant meninges to MATILDA Nuu ehah -ninth you know Mat we dedicated our special day to others who played major role models the success of o A =VAC SHOP Nuuchah -north economy," said PWlingerr. 051 3rd Comm., .NI1 m,. in our lift. late Pater and Jessie Webster and James Swan Sr A . WATTS ECono.c I e Box nt.,onann P.O. 1280 There is a numerous amount ofpeople we want to acknowledge jar helpings. hope that the hard Port Alberni. B.C. Táx,-, Box eoe . CATERING port prepare for our wedding First of all our mothers Rosie Swan and Ld Webster. Fam- work and entrepreneurial Alberni, P.C. Porc .Box1280 V9Y 7M2 ily andfriends who contrzbutedin so manyways, Role andHddaJohr John Campbell drive recognized by to- PHONE V9Y 7M2 Sales "5 ice -RI3 t all makes Willie & Janes Mack, Valerie, Marla Combo & Amy Jack, Gerry Frank James & day'snominees help to en of ]:cams. Vio> availablees. large line 0 f 124 -4026 Phone: 250) 244-9671 Phone: 24 Cathy Surin, Vera Little, Mabel Adams, Marie Donahue, Ted & Audrey Whitmore, courage more women in 1 (50) -66422 our community toco- (mill -in Vacmums. liE Fax: (250) ]24 -996] Fax: (250) ]246642 Brenda & Angus. Atiek & Sheryl Williams, Allah (1TL.). Darlene Dick Mona Tho- mas. %larrot anJtorah John. Ravens basketball. Jean Frank, Comm &Katherine. sider beginning their own 6521 Sonar Pan neon. 6 C. ono 7,82 John K Carol & Alfred Felix & Bene. Nora Lucas, Clam Thomas, Bernice S, Peter small business." 724 -3251 P.O. Box 132% & Rose Frank, Francis Campbell. Jason Johnson, Darold Link. Harvey R, Grandma 'The recent report Sarah & MJ. Eddie & Annie. Bubba M Louie & Eva Frank, Maureen F, Dawn & that women led businesses John Swift Denise Ambrose Kathy Laws. Claim C. Mathilda Lynne. Gana & Claude. Lawrence& Spike &Bonnie are increasing at double Jack Woodward Ses N Hot Springs Lodge \\ Tom. Margo Frank, Erica Mack. Carla Webster. Diane S. Greta, Charlie, Leona J, the national average and Ha- -Sa Barrister & Solicitor ti corn and enjoy tbeco Ha- Shilth -Sa Shilth Lori Campbell, Preston Aaron C. are creating jobs at four We would fort C. Gail H, August D IIL Corby & Linda George, like to announce that on Friday Native Law AP, 'í> Northern Region Reporter Central Region Reponer 1 and Joe & Anita Selina F, Molina D. Martha S. Maxine G, Michelle F. Caroline, Iris times the average rate re- Sept.30, 96 up at Radar Hill, John Tom Jr. & Laverne load. Frank. inforoes the wisdom of our . 4V I - bar inure tour and Shelly Fran Swan, Dave Sutherland. Wes Thomas Sr. Joseph George, Dick did join hands in holy matrimony. 4' P.O. Box 459 General Delivery Hudson Webster, John & Gloria Jean Frank, Tern Robinson. government's commit- A special 957 Fon SL apes year mad - thank you to Clarence & Colleen for 4 - Gold River, B.C. ToOnq B.C. meet to supporting busi- DVENt Special Mania to Rev. Frank Salmon. Rick Lindholm, Uncle "Rope "Franc. standing up as our witness. Victoria, B.C. Box 2000 VOP IGO AIR _1. 11 e John thanks for pulling Sour sloes, aside and walking beside me, you sure made my vim' Also thank you to Johnny for sending us all our VBW 3K3 B.C. VOR Phone: (250) 283-2015 Phone: (250) 725 -2120 day extra Dove you uncle. so I owe time. to Twenty -nine CECILIA TOM TTno, ]24A570 0 Special omit great you big Thanks for dinner, sorry you couldn't make it. Fax: (250)283 -]339 Fax: (250)]25 -2110 4 molar Hilda for being Mere for me. love ya! women from B.C. have Thanks Clarence for taking care of do dinner Phone: (250)383 -2356 Fax:(250)380 -6560 There win so many people and endless lists of helpers, vase loom anyone it been ated for the reservau

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Yv ü HwSblhhSa Dabber 161996 WSmtth -9a, October 16.1996 19 .1 A very Happy Birthday to our precious ALL NUU- CHAH- .NULTH PEOPLE Our Dad & Grandfather Mom, Rode Roas, on Oc- CLASSIFIED ADS wl tober 31st. Happy 21st ARE INVITED TO A FEAST HUGH M. G. BRAKER Birthday to my nephew FOR BALE FOR SALE These two articles were atAhouroht fun Roman October 17th. Canvps.rewellery from 33 ft. unlicensed fish and Natasha and jr Barrister Solicitor wúiwriter by Happy Birthday to my sis mammoth g mastodon boat, with hydraulic November 2. 1996 ,about ardcalliclll Annie on November 1st. tusks, whale teeth and winch and ginner drum. 5pm their lathe and gram{*- 5233 Hector Rd. Love from your daughter, elaws,elc. looking for P.O. ther. Their mother lase 1.4.- Tof¡na The Box 1178 sister, A Auntie Gloria. mammoth B mastodon 20 ft. Bayliner - cuddy Boats leaving front 3 pm - 4 pm. lam' nos Port Alberni, B.C. Johnston enrolled in p. Special Birthday tusks, also blue cobalt cabin, fun canvas and a hosted by Fr. Frank Salmon and Ahmrsaht m NTC last year's Core greetings to our Mom, trade beads at a rea- trailer. celebrate our elders who are in the spirit world V9Y 7M1 Training Program, where Grandmother, Great - sonable price. Also ot- Phone : 723 -1993 the students did a project grandmother, Rose Ross ter spiritual healing- - Would consider trade. Fax : 723 -1994 family trees. and Annual onf Asaresidt l on October 31st. With all workshops or home vr- Phone 1- 604 -724 -3953 she encouraged her chil- our love from your daugh- its. NUU- CHAH -NULTH Personal Injury mammon Including dren learn more about to ter Georgina & Cyril, Contact Base Elsie John FOR SALE CHRISTMAS POTLUCK FEAST motor vehicle accident Injury claims their family tree through N141 -lea Sixth St New MR.MARTIN THE MAGICIAN granddaughters Carole, 37.5 ZN ROCKFISH 1 l interviews and writing ntnbare0 B.C. Vai Sherry, Mel, gees -grad- LICENSE DATE: DECEMBER 15,1996, starts 3:00 PM Ice Ph. (ROM Se9-1i5Ò6 there ankles. children Tia, Vincent, Leave message a FUN FOR ALL OCCASIONS Carbon Curleybes. 723 -6695 PLACE: VANCOUVER ABORIGINAL FRIEND Birthday greetings SHIP CENTRE, 1607 gist }lasting SL H.L. ROPO & SONS n) Willard Gallic Jr. SPECIALIZING IN: to Port Alberni queen EMAIL WANTED TO BUY An update on the Nuu- chabnulth Treaty Willard David WEDDINGS Annie Watts from the For solemn made -border OR LEASE Negotiations will take place before dinner. ILAHAL TOURNAMENT 1\1 Gallic was Iron in Pon BIRTHDAYS Lake Cowichan queen on silver rings, bracelets, AI Galnet or Troll aM a Alberni West Coast Gen. GRADUATIONS November la. Gooch Va! pendancs,hsaoches, ear- License Donations will be accepted. October 25, 26, 27, 1996 li CONFERENCES 4 eral Hospital in 1958. He Ha -Ha!! rings, and bolo ties. Leave message at For more information contact: eye (Fun Games Friday Night) is a member of the SCHOOL EVENTS Happy Birthday to Tim Taylor Sr. 723-6695 Julia Eaton at 579.6480 Somas Hall, Pon Alberni E\] Tseshaht Band. His par- FUNDRAISERS our Mom Ramie Ross on 1034 Ecoole Place, Ruth Oct. 31st and to my Port Alberni,B.C. R\)i ents are Sam and 2 -8 Players per team OM. 8 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND STILL nephew hm Ross on Oct. Willard Gallic Sr. He was V9Y 7L7 Cash Jackets the first child in the fam- LEARNING. RECENTLY UPGRADED 17th. Best wishes for PA 723-8170 INVITATION aaau ncs oo Stand ily and his father named mmakea book with all his reserve. Willard was car, AND EXPANDED STAGE PRODUCTION- many more! Love from OA. him Willard Gallic Ir. In poems in it. ing for four years and still NEW PROPS MEANS MORE LAUGHS! Some &faintly. Chief Hanagrd Edgar Charlie ) Kelthamaht First Vet Nuu-chah -nulth Native ( of Nations For more information contact 1964 his mother, Ruth In 1981 Willard intends to continue Native BRAND NEW LIGHTING AND SOUND asMw 13 Language transcribing in and Chief Ronnie George of Quabwilaht request your honour Harold Little at (604) 7245763. Sam passed on. was hared to work as an and carving. Willard SYSTEM! photon.. for meetings, to share and witness the seating of main seats of the * -so- Willard attended longshoreman. He co:un spent time teaching in + i # re hpmjects,personal Tielthsmaht First Nations. River Bend and Gill EI- ued to longshore and Public Schools, such as GRAND OPENING, TOUR SPECIALS use. Hourly rates.Ph. ementary. For hmïmìngh ended in 1991. Neill School and Hahn Hurry Lucas at 724 -5807. he went to school at Neill. RThe coming payuk School. RATES NOW LOWER THAN EVER Dated for December 28,1996 at the Ahousat School Gym com- JOB POSTING year in 1992 Willard Willard BEFDRE,TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW - NEEDS TEACHER He completed his educa- Gal- Gallic mencing at 12 noon until 888 AM. CERTIFIED SPECIAL tion until grade 10. lic Ir. gal more interested inn goal in life is to build & BOOK YOUR HALLOWEEN, SEW AND SEW (Jima Squilxw Cultural School Willard went off to in his culture. He started a Native Mina Golf BIRTHDAY, WEDDING OR WHATEVER FABRICS now accepting applications. Malaspina College for by drawing native an and Course, Go Can Track THE OCCASION, A.S.A.P.! NO PARTY Confirmed guests to date are the Quinault ( Tahola ) people, Closing Date: October 18. 1996. FOR ITS hl seven months to get his his drawings became with an M Gallery, where TOO BIG OR SMALL, ONCE ha 4544 Adelaide St. the Quleluete ( Wash) Chiefs and people, Noah Bay, people Salary to be negotiated. paintings. Ile also became hecould display his native YOUR TURN TO LAUGH ALL THE WAY w 724 -4366 Date: November 4, 1996. welding Starting ticket. Happy 1st Birthday to from At Bay- Chief Adam Dick and Chid Frank Nelson, and The year 1978, a well known carver. an. One of the reasons be TO THE BANK. LIMITED TIME OFFER. (behind the One & Only) Will start Amender into full time position. Hugh Michael Clint Warts also some Relish people. part Willard became perm. Willard Jr. got recognized would like to build it is, We now have black Jr. on Oct. 14th. Love for his an by the Bank of melon wool for button Resumes to: He had a son, named Willard is family oriented. Evans Mule Phone 9 Auntie Lena, Uncle Send Willard Luke Gallic 111. Montreal. He was asked to He likes to spend time Protesdona Maeda. Fax 995 -2a00 blankets. Also have other We invite you all to bring your songs atme Squilxw Cultural School Darrell and kids. mare year 1983, he hale make a design to display with his family. SNIP.* st ours. and dances and celebrate a good time. AR.02, S -75, C-17 Clew. Happy 1st Birthday daughter named Natasha in the Bank on Tseshaht by Natasha Gallic W.C. Poltroon, B.C. to Hugh Michael Clint Christine Sunshine Gallic. V2A 617 Watts Jr. on Oct. 14th. T.S.G. TRUCKING Meals will be provided , be prepared to stay overnight Willard was an Willard Gallic Sr. cagy. won the all Native Cham- Love Gramma Linda, SERVICES athlete and he still is. The Taking a leave of pionship. Winning many Attention: Kathy Phillip or Rachel, Myra & George. MOM 490-3081 she sports he enjoys W Illyd was ban abstente in 1993 to work trophies, approximately Moving, hauling, truck. Fax most is soccer, basketball in Pon Alberni in 1940. for theN.T.C. doing treaty 136150 all from MVP to Happy Birthday to ing. Reasonable rates. West Coast Healthy Baby Program and softball and a lot of He moved to Clhooha negotiations for the most sportsmanlike Lit Webster. Have ageat Phone 721 -3975. Ask for day. Love always other sports he enjoys par- which is on an Island on Tseshaht Band. player. your Tom. Healthy Babies, Healthy Children, Healthy Futures Attention Residents of the West Coast of Vancouver Island ticipating in. For panics. the Broken Group. When Sports for Mr. Mr.Gallicshob- kids(good) and grandchil- Begins with you Mom at Dad pating in Nose sports he he was six he moved back Gallic was good to him, ties are pool, kathercraft, dren. As part of a provincial review of the Salmon Aquaculture Industry, the Nuu- Happy Birthday to mort won numerous trophies. to Pon Alberni. ter. Gal. smiling softball at 10 years bowling, and pastes* For information attend: chah -ninth Tribal Council is collecting information about salmon farming prac- Cobum Webster. From WANTED At times he enjoys to lee attended school until old, playing mans at 13 like lanai. Willard's mile- rice on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Information provided may be used your relatives in Mexico. coach Tseshaht youths. grade 10 when he lamed years old for and stones were never bank or A native fishing W earn. Healthy Baby Dropin in the NTC submission to the provincial review. If you have specific observa- )0 Sam* Happy Birthday to is in the ToMO Legion: Wednesdays Ilea -1:00 Mans r By the age of 21, he was in the hosptial for two Eagles. When he was 23 smoked, VP. for B.C. area corporation silo information regarding: asked to play on emotes. years. his team was B.C. Cham- longshoremen, all Native Chanty Mack on Oct. 31. market to purchase 1 chalet: St. Aldan Church Thursdays fins - 3:00 atonal softball team, the In 1954 he went pions. Also winning 1st 1st aims. travelling the Have fun. From your restricted native escaped farm fish For Pregnant women, moms. with children 3 Alberni Budgets. fishing doing table min- altar at the all Native In- world, still active in sports Aunties, Uncles, cousins honing gillnet yearn disease./parasite transfer and in and under. Willard has ing. After that in 1958 teenational in Calgary and ). and working still tithe age grandparents licenses. If you are waste discharge many other interests, such Willard started also participating in New of 56, receiving longest Almon (Spouses, friends also welcome) salmon farm siting ready to negotiate, Snacks provided. as cooking, fishing and longshaing as a Mexico. Happy Birthday to interactions with salmon, herring marine mammals or other species; casual. In consecutive years okaying please call Earl camping. Another side we 1962 he Many accepted a Also playing love championship. Get- at Rec Park, with 9 kids long Sarah -Lee Webster. Rides can be arranged. First Nation employment in the salmon aquaculture industry Smith at 7264313 Inc of Willard is the way foreman job. Becoming soccer for 20 years, ice ing invited to the gold and 12 grandchildren. From Mom, Dad and all call Tuesdays your relatives in Ahousat. (604) 337 -8734 or Opium John Tom please contact the Nuu-chah -nulth Tribal Council, attention Gail Gus, by phone he writes his thoughts and Vice President for three hockey for 10 years and love but became very ill. by Willard Gallic III feelings to create poems. years and voted in to be- boxing for 6 years win- n 1955 he played basket. fax information to Ucluelet: Rita Marshall 724 -5757, by fax 724-2172, or by mail at PO Box 1383, Port Alberni, BC V9Y Later m life he would like ing PrósiMm in 197810- ping bronze and silver', had for But Eagles which (604)337 -8234. Esowist: Bev Martin 7M2.

W 20 Ha- Shllth -Sa. October 16,1996 Congratulations to New Board Elected Port Alberni a very special young lady K._ at on your engagement. Cynthia Vincent. I wish Friendship Center Annual General Meeting you and Bruce only the best. From Jenn. The Port Alberni the dedication of the staff Thank you! Ann Friendship Center Society and the Board of Directors, Barker, Seitcher, held their Annual General saying that it wasn't always Chris Patricia George & Vienna Meeting on the evening of an easy job. He mentioned that two staff members, 77.16.1 Lamb. All help with the October 8th. ` , f, About 200 Irma Bos and Cheri elder's luncheon is greatly people were present for the Newberry, have been em- appreciated! Thank you! turkey dinner that was ployed with and serving for coming down and help- served. Approximately 50 the people at the Friend- ing me prepare lunch for people stayed for the busi- ship Center for 16 years. our elders. In friendship ness meeting that fol- Ben emphasized Tim George. lowed. the need for more volun- Everyone was teers as the financial re- welcomed to the A.G.M. sources aren't enough to by the Chairperson of the meet the needs of the Board Darleen Watts. She people. He concluded by spoke about the late Vir- thanking the people of is2 ginia Summers who was Port Alberni for their sup- very involved with the port, thanking the mem- . Friendship Center as a vol- bership, the Board and the i - R. unteer and a board mem- Executive Director (Cindy I. ber for about 20 years. Be- Stevens). sides giving a lot of her Each of the Board time to the Friendship Cen- Members also had the op- Past and present board members of the Port Alberni Friendship Center. Front ter , Virginia also made a portunity to make com- row (1 -r) Simon Dennis, George Clutesi, Edward Tatoosh, Vi Wishart, Maureen major contribution at the ments. Sager. Back Row (I -r) Debbie Lamb, Tim George, Marilyn Peter, Robyn Samuel, time of her passing , by The Youth Rep- Marvin Samuel, Susan Wale, Darleen Watts, and Ed Samuel. 1') donating all her furnishing resentative to the Board, We would like to s= to the facility. Tim George,spoke about Marilyn Peter, Ed Samuel, the new Board met and HI:Y wish a Happy 69th Birth- Virginia, who what the Friendship Cen- and Marvin Samuel. elected their executive. day to Samson Robinson was originally from Six ter means to him. It said Elected as the Youth Rep- Darleen Watts will con- QIQnTfly on October 18th. Nations in that the Center has been resentative was Robyn tinue on as Chairperson for We would like to Ontario, served Happy 13th Birth- the Port Alberni Friendship very important to his own Samuel. another term. The secre- wish a Happy belated day Mark Michael Jr. to Donald Center community faith- development as a person. Several board tary is Susan Wale, 1st Birthday Love always Mom & Robinson on Sept. 28th. fully and she will be sin- He learned a lot from be- members from '95 were on Vice Chair is George Bros, sister Shirley, Eliza, To Maria Robinson a be- cerely missed. This year's ing on the Board and was a two year term and will Clutesi, 2nd Vice Chair is etc. Shirley. lated Happy Birthday on Annual Meeting was dedi- very grateful for the ser- continue to sit on the Board Simon Dennis, and 3rd Happy Birthday to Sept. 30th. Sonia's 3rd cated to the memory of vices that were being made of Directors for another Vice Chair is Ed Samuel. my son Patrick Dick on Birthday on Oct. 1st. Otto Virginia Summers. available. year. They are Simon Den- Several door Oct. 5th. From Mom Mathiassen on Oct. 2nd. Darleen , as Nominations nis, Sharon Ruel, Darleen prizes were drawn at the Marie. Vicky Robinson a Happy Chairperson, also made a were made for the follow- Watts, and Vi Wishart. end of the meeting. Win- Happy 20th Anni- Birthday on Oct. 12th. report on the past year's ing positions- one 2 year Finishing their ners were Ian Samuel, versary to Mom and Dad Oct. 15th to Theresa activities at the board member, five 1 year terms and not seeking re- Jackie Webster, Susan Verna & Pete Hanson on Mathiassen a Happy Birth- 1 Wale, Tannis Center.Some of the ser- and Youth Rep. election were Tim Tanya Sim, October 2nd. Happy Elected Gray and Donna Brett was day. Oct. 18th to Susan vices that were provided to the 2 George,Terry Horrocks, Birthday to mom Verna year term was the grand prize winner of Lauder another Happy during the year included Susan Wale. Charlotte Rampanen, Daisy on Oct. 3rd. From Birthday. ---- -... Oct. alcohol and drugc Elected to fill the 1 year Maureen Sager and Ed- 5200. your children Jennifer, 29th to Vincent Robinson ounselling, parenting pro- positions were George ward Tatoosh. by Bob Soderlund Russell, Irene, Shawn & a Happy Birthday. grams, student workshops Clutesi, Debbie Lamb, After the election Collin. Thinking of you all. The and work experience. Ai. - Mr. & Mrs. Suther- Robinson family. Darleen said that one of the land just married!!! Con- Friend- William and objectives of the , gratulations to Kevin and Debbie Little and Agnes ship Center was to support la Vivian Sutherland on your Morgan would like to wish students and young fami- marriage that took place three wonderful people lies so they could reach the on September 28, 1996 at birthday wishes; our goal of being self reliant. Welb the Thunderbird Hall. It cousin, Peter Clarence A financial report is a day that will never be Wilson a belated 30th was given by Hubert forgotten. Welcome to the birthday for Oct. 2; and VanderLee from the family Viv. % two birthday wishes for Ceritified General Ac- Happy Birthday to Oct. 4, our precious countant firm of Evanic some good friends Laurie nephew Philip Mack, Perreault Robertson. Mr. Smith on Sept. 19, Happy 11th Birthday and VanderLee told the assem- Anthony Oscar on Oct. 1, our beloved little sister, bly that the Society had a William Cox on Oct. 8, Betsy Mack. Love always favourable audit for the Cynthia Vincent on Oct. J 9 f Debbie, William and year. 24, Vivian Sutherland on Agnes. Special guest Nov 8, Michelle Hansen Chairperson of the Port Alberni Firendship Center's Board of Directors, Darleen speaker for the evening on Oct. 26. I hope you all Watts, speaks about the late Virginia Summers. This year's A.G.M. was dedicated was Ben David, a former enjoy your day. From a supporter of the Friendship Center. Hold- 4004ar-K member of the Board of to the memory of Viriginia, long time Executive Director. Jenn. Directors. Ben spoke about ing Viginia's picture is Cindy Stevens, the Center's

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