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By David Wiwchar, Southern Region Reporter

Victoria - As the canoe carrying Hesquiaht Ha'wiih was lifted onto the shoulders of two -dozen young men, the ' s r . , , ' sound of hundreds of drums echoed '737-34.-'.1,_^1 - across the legislature lawns and the sun - . ,# ` ._« soaked inner harbor. ...va ti, More than 2000 First Nations people =;`" . ' .p'. from around British Columbia marched + J -l .' .-3..i 1 upon the provincial legislature, .. -. i demanding Premier Gordon Campbell a..4 and his cabinet ministers recognize r' Aboriginal title and rights. / "Today were going to tell the province .a who the real owners of this land are," . said NTC Northern Region Co -chair , a. Little, who joined more than 200 s Archie 16:E ' " 5r -aht at the May 20th IY} i ! , Nuu -chah- nulth protest. "We own our land and water lock, stock, and barrel," added Jerry a Jack. "We never sold it or made an The canoe carrying Hesquiaht Ha'wiih was lifted onto the shoulders of two -dozen young men, the sound of agreement with anybody, and they [the hundreds of drums echoed across the legislature lawns and the sun -soaked inner harbour. BC Government] have to realize they Title and Rights Alliance is a new government and industry infringement of spoke to the hundreds of people don't own any part of Nuu -chah -nulth collective initiative among all major the resources that belong to our children gathered on the legislature lawn territories," he said. provincial and regional First Nations and grandchildren. Our people are throughout the early afternoon. The "Moving Forward in Unity" rally, organizations, "standing unified in the determined to stand together, to carry on Before the marchers had arrived, BC organized by the Title and Rights face of threats by the provincial Crown actions against the other governments' Forest Minister Mike deJong organized Alliance, brought together First Nations and resource industries to Aboriginal intent to ignore, submerge and a rare pre- emptive press conference for from as far away as Haida Gwaii and Title and Treaty Rights; using all extinguish our rights." legislative reporters before the start of northeastern BC, and involves formerly available means to achieve recognition "The junior governments have been the final day of the spring session in the divergent groups such as the Union of of Aboriginal Title and Rights; resisting negotiating in bad faith, and we're tired legislature. BC Indian Chiefs, BC First Nations divide -and -conquer tactics; and holding of our rights and titles being trampled Calling the Title and Rights Alliance Summit, Treaty 8 Tribal Association, the federal Crown accountable for its on," said Cliff Atleo Sr. "The Campbell supporters "misinformed" and Okanagan Nation Alliance, and the fiduciary obligations to Aboriginal government is a big fan of the economy, "malcontents ", deJong said his Council of the Haida Nation. Peoples." and they have to realize that we have the government is doing more to satisfy "We traveled for days to come here to ability to shut the province down and First Nations concerns than any previous own land and water "We our expose the deceit, deception, and lies of have a very detrimental impact on that government. lock, stock, and barrel," added this government," said Chief Stewart economy," he said. "To suggest, as some people are, that Jerry Jack. "We never sold it or Phillip, President, Union of BC Indian the government isn't interested in made an agreement with Chiefs. "Only Aboriginal Peoples can The "Moving Forward in Unity" affecting that economic involvement on anybody, and they [the BC provide the certainty that the provincial rally, organized by the Title and the part of First Nations and forestry is "If a First Nation Government] have to realize they Crown and resource industries are Rights Alliance, brought together just BS," said deJong. takes the approach that these agreements don't own any part of Nuu -chah- craving, and until the just First Nations from as far away as accommodation of our Aboriginal Title are insufficient or not to their liking, territories," he said. and northeastern nulth occurs, neither businesses nor their Haida Gwaii fine, I guess we'll go to court. But the investors will have the economic BC, and involves formerly criticism should be factual, not fanciful, in BC interior The caravan started the certainty they seek," he said. divergent groups such as the not based in rhetoric around accusations town of Westbank on May 17th, picking "It is time for true, honest, fair Union of BC Indian Chiefs, BC of bad faith. To do so, suggests that 50 support as it followed the up steam and negotiations with Aboriginal Peoples Nations Summit, Treaty 8 First Nations [who have signed 5 -year into Coast Salish territories First Fraser River about land and resources," said Justa forestry agreements with the BC Vancouver Island. Once in Tribal Association, Okanagan and onto Monk, Co- chair, Northwest Tribal Treaty Government] somehow don't have the gathered at the Nation Alliance, and the Council Victoria, hundreds Nation. "It is shameful for the intelligence to properly negotiate, and in Esquimalt to listen to Haida Nation. Pearkes Centre government of BC to take advantage of of the they do; they have negotiated hard," he of Aboriginal title and a legal review the poverty of Aboriginal communities said. "That, I think, is a much healthier and listen to updates on Nations leaders such as rights case law, with "take -it or leave -it" accommodation Numerous First attitude, than to simply say: it's all BC, before the title and rights cases currently deals that force us to give up the ability Stewart Phillip, BC First Nations and the government's trying to screw us Thousands then Grand Canadian courts. to exercise our rights for token economic Summit Task Group member again - which, unfortunately, is what reserve for a Haida Nations gathered at the Songhees benefits," she said. Chief Ed John, Council of you tend to hear from people who don't salmon barbeque, video presentation and numerous Nuu - "This is just a beginning," said NTC President Guujaaw, have, apparently, the interest or the including Cliff Atleo and campout. Southern Region co -chair David Dennis. chah -nulth leaders According to their press release, the Sr., Simon Lucas, and Darleen Watts Continued on page 15 "We cannot tolerate continuing lI If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa Treaty Planning, Ahousaht Page 3 P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 Luna Update Page 4 Page 5 Clayoquot fish farms restock Newsstand Page 6 NEWSPAPER COLLECTION (17) Haa -Huu -Payak hosts Union Lake First Nation NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA Price Thlaaktuuthla for Nuukmiis Page 7 395 WELLINGTON ST. $1 NEDC Business News Page 20 OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1A ON4 ij Page 2 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 3, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Ss - June 3, 2004 - Page 3 a a newspaper is LETTERS and KLECO'S published by the Naa

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Nuu- chah -nult Hea ing Project I r . Nuu chah nulth Healing Project wy- ``;1 Q,=,T' 5th Annual Conference Ca for rntertaínersy- NUU -C tI- H-NUIi1'IíNURSING PROGRAM Ilea waak nit" (We are one) We are looking for family oriented entertainers to sign Crystal Meth -The Drug of Nuu- chah -nulth Nursing Program Contact List up to offer their talents at the upcoming up- coming 22, 23, 24, 2004 Northern Region First Nation Contact Number June -chah -nulth Healing Project Conference Myth and Mystery Nuu Moira I10vlka- CI IN Mow achasVhluchalate Phone: 2250- 283- 2462nnon B. Maht Mahs, Port Alberni, C. Alberni. Phone: 250.283 -2012 June 22 -24, 2004 4r Maht Mahs in Port By Penny Cowan, lime that someone is after them, or that (mes/Ihunt Arts & Crafts Tables, Singing Photo: 250- 761 -42274 Dance Groups, performances, magicians, NTC Southern Region Nurse everyone is carrying a gun, hearing and student/theatre Donna Vernon/ Red Cross Kytiquot Phone: 250-332 -5289 and Dancing, What Mini - Being hallucinations Ora don't go away, are welcome to Bes Retrain Story .es and musicians of all styles! People sell workshops, Camping, .»'» r, I didn't think that I could be shacked and are very frightening. Young people Central Raglan telling, Cedar Bark Crafts, their crafts. and amazed any more army age. But are being tamed away from shelters In Mary Mc Knish UclucictMotsprings Phone. 250-726 -2993 Traditional Foods, Traditional Contact J'net August Ht 720 -1325 to register your talent this drug does that. I had read about Vancouver because they are so disruptive L jY 9 just Christine Curley [boo ion 115.1, '-i ni Plane: 250-725 -1232 or 726 crystal meth,- (or methamphetamine), in when on this drug. "I've seen the heroin Cleansing, Information -'- 2' rLL and add to the success of this cultural event! Or contact Barb HynnlCamoll Ahmtvtht Phone: 250. 670-9606 a Toronto newspaper and II wondered come n, I've seen the crack cocaine c- if Mary Rimmington HotSpnngs'Ahousaht Phone: 2250. 725 Booths, Family Fun, Self -care, -2951 Irene Robinson *9724-3233. come n, but this is the worst I've seen in and much more..... we had that drug here in Pon Albemi, Southern Reel. and is it having the same effect on all my time here," said one of the Lia Nomen DilidahuPAFC/PA Phone: 250-723 -2385 NTC Peer Support Training worker people here as it is elsewhere? I have Annie Muller l'chucklesahuPA 16 been asking a Dr Macewan,le.l were psychiatrist who We hope to see you there!! Date: June 14 & few questions about it to Jody Vos l'scshaht people that I meet, treats meth users in Vancouver says "If Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pen Here is what I fund Penny Cowan Bread of Life lit. we do have crystal meth hoe you are going to use anything, don't use The NTC Huupiistulth (Helping Each Other) Program is offering the summer Peer Y All Reginpt For more information and to register, please contact: on the .reet in Pon Alberni. People are this, it can no your lift forever ". Support Training for Southern Region Community members. Lynne Weal Phone: 250-283-2639 Carol Clutesi, Coordinator, phone: (250)724 -3233 using it because it lasts longer than Some people here say, "It's hard to From Basic support & listening skills Ina Solicitor Wr GII Phone: 250-723-2135 ext 1109 Vina Urban Outreach Worker, phone: (250) 753- cocaine and ìs therefore cheaper to use. tell the difference between cocaine and Robinson, Explore problem solving NTC Office A of meth or a tenth of a gram crystal meth because they looks lot 8567 Discover wan to enhance life when people are downSummer Peer Support hosted point Jeannette Phone: 250-724 -5757 costs about ten dollars and lasts up to alike, how do you know what you are Watts Healing Project Staff Member working your region. by Tseshaht First Nation in their Treaty Office LisaI Sam 12 hours whereas a rock of cocaine Bing ?" To Register Contact: Melanie Maker costs the same but wears off in about 20 Crystal meth comes in two forms. not August Matilda Watts Beaistration Deadline: June 14 2004 minutes. Keep reading don't stop now. One is clear and crystal like, "ice" is one NTC Southern Region HuupiisNlth (Helping Each Other) Worker The main ingredient meth ìs of the names it ìs called. The other is a (for planning purposes) Phone: 250-720-1325 meal Central Region Nursing Updates /Schedules ephedrine which when taken in high white powder that can also be injected Email: janv:mrl?hmmchahnullh ory Mary McKeogh - I lm Springs Cove every Tuesday, otherwise at the Ucluelet Nuu-chah-nulth Healing Project doses creates a feeling euphoria, or into a vein. -Crank" is another name it is of Health Clinic. 51h Annual Conference feeling on a high. It is very addictive known as. Chris Curley - Tla- o- qui -aht plus one day per week focus on Sex Education and - We Are One" (more so than cocaine). Users go on Richard Leger from Port Albemi "Ca weak nis Nuu- chah -nulth Healing Project Contact List Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases for all Nuu- chah -nulth communities. June 22, 23, 24, 2004 sleenless binges on the drug then they Thug and Alcohol Counselling Service Barb Flynn is currently filling in for the Ahousaht nursing services. Barb will be in Main Office (Southern Region) Recalco Urban Once. fall into severe depression and can says, "We are not seeing many people Alinsatin on April 15 and 28th, and again on May 12th or 13th. 5120 Argyle Street, PO Box 1383 204 -96 Cavan St. become suicidal. Other ingredients who live locally coming in for help with Volunteer Registration Form Port Alberni, B.C. VOS' 7M2 Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2V I added can he highly toxic includingg crystal meth. What we are seeing is Southern Region Nursing Updates /Schedules Ph: (250) 724 -3233 Ph: (250) 753 -8567 ammonia, paint thinner, battery acid and people coming from bigger centers such Penny Cowen is moving into a nett office estcno,e at the Bread of Life. This will Fax: (250) 723 -6010 Fax: (250) 753 -8933 as Victoria, Vancouver and Nanaimo provide more nursing space for more nursing activities at the Bread Penny Name: yes, even Drams One article on the of Life. who have been. meth and are is at the Bread of Life on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Penny is at Contact Phone it Internet says, "They use substances that reaming to their families to try to get Hupacasath Tuesdays. First Nation: Torino Office (Central Region) Victoria Urban Office. can explode ". At first people take it to 151 First Street, PO Box 279 853 Fisgard St. give them energy and stamina. Some off it. 1 feel that the numbers arc small Anvil Muller Home Care Nurse for the Southern Region and Community Nurse I would like to volunteer June 22 O June 23 June 24 here insofar as meth being the drug of for Uchueklesaht will be making community visits as needed for client assessment Hours Available: 0:00 - 3:00 p.m.) Tofino B.C. VOR 2Z0 Victoria, B.C. V8W 181 young people are using it to stay awake help choice, but we expect that the number and service. Areas that lam interested in volunteering include: Ph: (250) 725 -3367 Ph: (250) 380 -9896 'New* at night and others to them lose will increase in the future" Jody Vos continues to provide services to Tseshaht and Huu- ay -aht (Thursdays). Cleanup: tables kitchen dishes Toll -free: 1- 866 -901 -3367 Ph: (250) 413 -7303 (Cell) weight. It dulls hunger and fatigue. Ile say that people are Liz Thomsen continues to services to Ditidaht and Knee -Was. Cooking: breakfast lunch dinner Fax: (250) 725 -2158 Fax: (250) 388 -5120 (Keep reading) provide also mixing cocaine and meth so the Serving: breakfast _lunch dinner At first it feels like a good thing. Northern Region Nursing Updates /Schedules However the longer people use the only way to really tell what a personperw is Decoratingthe hall Gold River Office (Northern Region) Vancouver Urban Office' Moira Havelka CHN Northern Region will be on leave from April 6, 2004 - June drug, mental illness can creep in and it on is by the symptoms. A person can Crafts: Assist OR Facilitate- specify 100 Ouwatin Road, PO Box 428 455 East Hastings Street 1st 2004 may not be fixable because the damage develop a psychosis as described above craft Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO Vancouver, B.C. V6A IP5 Dan Woodrow will be covering during that period. Please check his schedule for could be permanent There is increasing with cocaine as well as with meth, but O Elders attendant Ph: (250) 283 -2012 Ph: (604)254 -9972 availability, which will be posted in the NTC Northern Office and also at the Gold evidence that the drug changes the with meth the symptoms stay, whereas Entertainment Fax: (250) 283 -2122 Fax: (604)254 -7919 River Health Clinic. structure of the brain. with cocaine they go away. First Aid: Yes, I have a First Aid Certificate No, I1 am not Notice of cancellation of the Nobodies Perfect Parenting Course until further The meth craze has swept across the My hope in writing this article is certified notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. lower mainland of BC sounding a big that people will be aware of the effects Transportation: 1 have a class drivers' license Sincerely, Ruby Ambrose / Moir' H.:,clka NUU -CHAH -NULTH HEALTH PROJECT URBAN EVENTS alarm among police and youth workers of this drug. Because it is so addictive it - I can drive my own vehicle, transporting passengers with _ is to never try it It can have a huge heathens because it leads some to become bat information for Aboriginal People negative impact on anyone who does and Security EVENT DATE LOCATION paranoid and, or schizophrenic. on their loved ones. Set -up Symptoms include being afraid all the VANCOUVER: Are you or a family member a patient in the hospital? Fax oemeleted reaistration ferns to: Nuu-chah-nulth Healino Protest Tim Manson spreads message on two wheels If you would like to see one of us, remember you have to ask for us and we can Main Office: 12501 723 -6010 Women's Support Group 2nd Thursday of each Vancouver Office: By David Who/ran assist you with the follow ing- Meeting month. 6 -9pm aloe - 23 W. Ponder P waak nis" "We are One Southern Region Reporter ix,,"NP115Pa with the Nuu chah nulth Healing Project Potluck Dinner 3rd Thursday of each Vancouver Office: There is a First Nation Advocate Nurse who will visit you and assist you Tla- o-qui -aht's Tim Manson is following: 5th Annual Conference 6 - 9 per # 106 - 23 W. Ponder June 22, 23, 24, 2004 preparing to bicycle through all Nuu- Mahr Mahs, Port Albemi CAMPBEIJ. RIVER: chah -nulth to nest summer, Assisi with discharge planning sing awareness on Fetal Work with our community for clear cmmnunication & etas of discharge Vendor I Information Table Registration Form Alcohol Campbell Riser Support 2nd and last Tuesday of St. Peters Anglican Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Be an advocate on your behalf r - each Effects (FAE). Explain health care issues Group month -6 -9pm Church - 228 S. ninth territories, through each First - Name: Manson, who has lived with FAS Provide support to you and your family during your hospital may Dogwood Nation, raising awareness and fund,. for Phone Number throughout his 34 -year life, has been Access N.I.H. B. as needed FAS, coding his ride at the TIc-piich First Nation: traveling the province over the past few Available Monday- Friday lam - 3.30pin VICTORIA: Games. Articles for sale or information include: years discussing the challenges faced by "I'd like to raise $25,000 for FAS Support Group Meeting Last Monday each Victoria Office: people with similar conditions. Port Alberni. BC Vitoria, BC of awareness programs," said Manson, who I would like to set up a table Liaison Nut. month - 6 -9pm 853 Fisgard St. Recently, Manson bicycled from Merritt Ina Stitcher. First Nation Coco lacks. Aboriginal All originally planned todo the ride five 3 days June 22 June 23 June 24 in the BC Interior, down the Cognihaua Advocate Nurse Ph: (22 50) 170 -8847 Potluck Dinner Every 2nd Monday Victoria Office years ago, but postponed it after the 'Note: We are in the process of locating vendor tables but untilthis Is Highway back to Vancouver Island. Ile Ph: 723 -2135 ext1109 Pager: 413 -6124 of each month 853 Fisgard St, death of his brother Michael. confirmed vendors are responsible for bringing and setting up their own will also be featured on an upcoming Although an exact date for the bike ride tables and chairs and for keeping (heir area clean. poster publicizing the effects of drinking Campbell River, BC Vancouver, BC DUNCAN: hasn't been set, Tim can be contacted Fax completed registration forms to: Liaison Nurse David Clellamin First Nation Advocate while pregnant. -725 -3233) Sandy Miller, Aboriginal Nuu chah nulth Healing (250) through the TEN office (250 Project: 7234010 Support Group Last Thursday of Travel Lodge Silver Next summer, Manson plans to bicycle Ph:250- 830 -8865 Ph:16041875 -3440 For more information phone: for more information or to make each month - 6 - 8 per Bridge Inn - 140 Trans from the Northern parts of Nuu-chah- pager 8 286.7050 press 320 Nuu chah nulth Healing Project: donations. (250) 724 -3233 Canada Highway Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 3, 2004 - Page 15 Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 3, 2004 Congratulations Firefighter competition held in Moving Forward in Unity rally Chancellor Amos. Birthdays and Your entire family Port Alberni continued from page 1 (Smith. Johnson, By Heel Cook ML Currie, Fort SL James, Fountain - Amos & Claxton) 7. __ - : o Congratulations :50111 Fg re extremely Ila- Shillh.Sa Reporter Lake, Greenville and a Bella of you! Bella-Ahwsaht combined team. - proud would For June 6th. yi June 12th; I Port Alberni Mike George and Curtis Each year the Fire fighting competition Good Luck as Eke to wish my -J forward Happy Sweet "16" n Dick, Ahuusaht Firefighters, both took is hosted by different nations in their / you move BABY BOY A very happy 27th Anniversary to Birthday Victoria . -- in their first fire fighting home territoryerri ry B.C. in your life, doing part throughout This year - tale ( (Dorian Sutherland) my husband Dave Watts on June II,

Gallic. We love the Host nation was the Tseshahl First n w - n whatever makes you happy (hopefully A VERY HAPPY 2004. It's been 27 happy years Competition on May 29th. Firefighters 4` ^.', post secondary, no though)! you Mom, Dad, from all over B.C. came to Port Alberni Nation. Next year the competition is r pressure - 3rd BIRTHDAY! already. Kim once again to an the N C - Ei tiF` 4 Love, Mom (Dawn), Dad (Chance), Allison, Kameron, singers, dancers & family that took for the 2004 BC Regional First Nations scheduled to be held in Prince George. .s ! 'S1 My "bear" enjoy r r -+a'a Bryden (brother) and Fran (sister). and Roman. ° Firefighter The Competition was held in the N.T.0 e f your day! We love pan in our wedding. All of you competition. From May25- '¡Kip W/ parking lot Alter many team races, the L you so-so much. made it a special day to remember! 29, the First Nations firefighters Ili. Id like to wish my winners of the competition was ream XOXO Mommy and participated in their Annual Training grandson Kobe Willis in Auburn Wa. a I jC am in the book, Love Mom, you sisters from Fountain lake. They are sick elder, each time you cheer them up, Chris. workshops that coincided with the )(Will Happy First Birthday ...on lam i and and nephews brothers going to the National Firefighters by kind words. One day when they find Annual General Meeting and the Annual 1811. Lam, day as my daughter Sugar Sis/Auntie Pearl D.S. Campbell, enjoy June 6th - Happy Birthday to Competition in Vancouver themselves doing the same caring acts Firefighting competition. in September Thompson and would also like send 2nd, Love you. my Cuz Barb Amos from Brenda, Sam 2004. that they have seen, so caring parents our special day June Five teams took pan in the competition. birthday greetings to my other grandson Jr. gift Gloria and Happy Birthday Grandpa /Uncle Angus and girls. F McLaughlin June 4th a like you. This special i I f g/.,J Doom u June 8th - Happy 22nd Italy - Gerry (Ji son) you have given our Campbell, have a great day June 12th, Ed John, David Watts Sr., Richard Happy I Ith Birthday ...Desean...l hope to my son Jake Johnsen, enjoy your day Watts and Cliff Alice Jr stand grandchildren. We could never thank you miss you. Happy Birthday Sophie both of you have 'GREAT day ...both on my day beside Darken Watts who spoke to the people gathered on the bah enough for giving us our most you day June 12th. From in the U.S.A_ love . ou .,our Grandma Hannah, enjoy Birthday Boy. God gave me special gift legislature lawn. precious gift you could give to us, our Ann. Sandy, Sun & Family. for my birthday on the same day. Love leadership required to sit down and gathered on the legislative steps and grandchildren. Someday soon when you on you I'd also like to wish Lana Congratulations you so much son. We miss you, baby negotiate. lawns. "We are at the Legislature today my eldest daughter a get, they to will give you the greatest Graduation of 2004 to, Tabitha Thomas Olsen(Thompson) and Nadine, Love Mom and Uncle Sam Yeah, I think for some First Nations it's to demonstrate our complete gift of loving, caring parent which will Renee Charlie, very proud of you Happy Birthday on June 14th-.Hope & Jr. and your Sisters. much easier just to fight and hurl words disappointment with the federal and always always be passed on. We love you both ladies, follow those dreams. Enjoy you have a great day lana lost June 8th - Happy birthday to of abuse. It's just an easier way to lead. provincial governments' continued very much (always) Mom and Dad. ladies your mom. Ann. walking down the stage, soh yeah our brother lake Johnson, we love you It's easier to pick an external enemy and denial of the existence of Aboriginal to sis and bro frightened". Enjoy On June 18th I'd like to wish Happy 24th Anniversary don't get stage Bro. have say. 'Those guys don't care about this; Peoples, Aboriginal Title and Aboriginal a Fred Jr. Happiness with you. From Sandy my daughter Sugar Thompson Happy Gloria and Gerry working an awesome day. Love your sisters when the evidence is very much to the Rights," he said. , to our daddy Birthday. Hope you have a great day always. Love you sis Angie, Sam Happy Fathers day Cindy, Samantha, & Mabel, your contrary. Yeah, I think there are some "We are sick and tired of the heads and the BEST, you t sun. up there in Bella Cools, Paula, and Kyra. Stanley Sam, dad you arc brothers Jimmy, Timmy, and all your First Nations and some First Nations .rink. and nickel and dime approach of wishes to for us, time to take care, and miss you guys. Love Special Anniversary always have time to spare nephews and nieces. leaders, unfortunately, who are mired in the Campbell government," said Phillip. your husband laugh. play, always there always your mom. Ann. my dear sister Natalie and make us smile. Congratulations to Hilary the old ways of confrontation," said 'West been trying to get successive will be One when rd also like to say Happy Bday Henry, on May 10Th. with many more to to tell us everything Sauey and Jimmy Johnson on the arrival ( &long. governments for over 150 years to deal to my brother Frank Charlie on June we need a cry, you're there to give m 'ill First Nation in an h bl come. From your hale sister Dee. of new Firefighters from all over B.C. came to Port Alberni for the 2004 BC 1 Huh hope you have a great dey....from that security, there to hold us and Happy 24th Anniversary to my you're born daughter Emma Johnson on May "We are sick and tired of the fashion but that has not happened. BIG HUG Daddy WE Regional First Nations Firefighter competition. your sisterer Ann Shears. give us that 8th and bibs 4oz, Love Mom and Uncle beads and trinkets and nickel and Today, solidarity is sweeping the Happy belated Mother's Day to cousin Gloria and Gerald on May 17th LOVE YODUP TO THE SKY. Love you Sam Jr. approach the Campbell province like we hair seen for 2004.1 wish you many more. From your wife of my Mom Maxine Little. My Mothers always and forever. Love your and girls. decades, and today is only the Love was always there. My Mothers cousin Dee. Sandy. governmentdime said Phillip. June 25th - Happy 11th beginning," he said. "If the Gordon sometimes we get, like too much, like reconnecting with our family over hoe. I only one who ever I would like to congratulate my Happy Fathers day to my Love, She was the Birthday to our baby girl Mabel Campbell government continues to workaholics. Just kidding. I know you have my sis colleen in our & Linda has a "They call us ignorant and malcontents," cared. My Mothers Love was the first whole family on our Completion of six Special Dad Joe Campbell Sr. Dad words pursue its policy of denial and delay as Johnson, have an will do a good job there Dave, also to whole community to reconnect with it is committee ember, and First Nations that ever cane. My Mothers Love is the week treatment at Kakawis. Thank you never speak how much I love you, opposed to recognition and awemme day babe, we love you no Darlene Dick, coagrats on new exciting to be over here. Of course for Summit Task Group member Grand one I'll newer shame. My Mothers Love especially for my children on coming to always remember I love you. You your accommodation, we shall be forced to much. Lots of love Mom and Dad. posting as A &D worker, you & Gail got everything there needs to be sacrifice. Chief 1,d John told the booing crowd never said, "Leave Mn" without daub. support mom and dad on our journey of daughter Sandy. close this province down June 25th - Happy I lth me homesick when you came. To Kathie, We have done that not without regret, it Without my Mothers Love I wouldn't be sobriety. Couldn't have done it without Happy fathers day to all our Birthday to our sister /auntie Mabel Darlene & Gail, & Roye john I hope to s a hard decision to make, to leave to say, a Mother I you kids. Love you slot, Kids! Thank Sam, here "What wonderful grandpa's/uncles, Edward Joe Johnson have a good again Ilene, Felix and home where 1 have resided for the past have today. Love you always Mom, you to the Tla- o- qui -aht Band Office for Angus Campbell, Hunter Sam, soon. Campbell, day. Love Cindy, Samantha, Jimmy, In Memoriam - tank "ap all your love and support you gave us. m; Delores I wish you guys would 30 years. My health just would not Love Elizabeth Little. Jeremy Sam, Joe Campbell Jr_, Richard Hilary and all Joe Timmy, Louie, Melissa, cone back again soon it was so good to permit me to stay home any longer. It is I would like to wish my Love & Friendship, Hazel and Thomas, Peter Williams, Charles Nan Nora Jack You just spend time with all of you. Darlene much easier to live here. I like it. I also handsome husband Alex Jules a very Curley Jr. Thomas, Eddie Little, Chris Williams, all nephews and nieces. is experienced and will also do a good liked living in Meagtmiis all those years. May 20th, 1923- April 28, 2004 on 3rd. 1 would like to wish my miracle to sit happy 26th birthday June Hope enjoy this special day, remember to Tim Happy Birthday job as A &D worker. I miss you Karen, Time moves on. We move on. Not all ya have an awesome day! Love always, boy "handsome' Lawrence Curley happy beck with those from up, remote in one Manson. Love from your son 7:J., Arlene, Barb, Pam, Louie F. Jr., Sal, choices we make satisfies all of us. In May 20, 2004 - today would have been your ',minim and I know your especially Leland. 1st birthday on May 29th. Love you hand, "and have your wife cook for you" Lorissá and Jonathan Manson. Mane, Louie J., Dave, auntie Trudy, all fact we need to stay balanced enough to missed today. I can't stop thinking of you and how much my life has changed now Happy Father's day to the best son, Mom & Dad. this day is a day off. Love your of you had an impact in my life. Thank know we most make choices pertaining that you're gone. You were the greaten inspiration cue in my life. I will never forget dad in the world, Steve Charles We would like to wish our grandchildren/niece/nephews, Scottie, From the mainland, lower you for allowing me to have been a part to our good health. I left Ahousaht with your encouragement you always gave e. You believed ìo me, when no one else Thank you for everything you do for us. miracle brother Lawrence Curley happy Kylee & JR. Fraser valley, Kathie Reserve: Happy Ist birthday on May 29. Love you bro, Birthdays: to Daisy George, June 18 of your lives. All of you left më with a no regrets, no bad feelings towards could bother. You nurtured me with love. patience and respect. You always made me 1 love you dad! Love always, I clam, April 16 - Happy Belated today god feeling just knowing Iliad anyone, just a feeling of sadness but still feel extra special. and you were extra special to me ion. l love you Nan always. and Alex. big bro Joseph, sisters Tara -lynn, Dee - to our granddaughter Brooke Johnson, Grace George June 19 from Corby & interactions with all of yon, it truly left I call it home yet, that never changes. Even if tomorrow has found me without you. You're always in my heart and 1 will We would like to wish our Dee, Crystal and Carol. Love Ya Linda George - to bro Len Leon .June me lasting impression of good feelings Home is whore the heart is, its still home never fagot you. Your granddaughter Tanta Bob. daddy (Alexia very happy father's day. June 12. Happy birthday to me Baby! Love Grandma Brenda and 29. knowing I was in company when I to me that will nova change. Y Know! We love you real lots dad. bud 'Thomas Tannish" and on June 7th Grandpa Sam and your auntie's. good Congrats: to our new band worked with you. I know it's still a good If I was given another choice to change Love Wayne and liana my other bud Mercedes. From your April 29 - Happy Belated B -Day council, congrats to euz Keith Atleo, place to go always & all ways. anything in the past. I wouldn't have Danny Gus friend Dorian Sutherland. to my cousin and pal Wes Sauey, from Happy 24th Anniversary to new Chief Councilor for Ahousaht, way changed any of my friends or any of the 1 I lies I I On June 1 2 our family would Brenda would be telling if said May 17, 1923 - May 19, 2002 Gloria & Garry Fred Jr. on May 17th. to go Keith, wishing you and your new things we have done together the canoe like to wish Derek Peters (AKA Uncle - and family. did not miss Ahousaht I do miss all the roll, run, surge waves that broke our hearts he is The legacy we pass to our children is council a successful and happy tenure. monies with Sal, awry was my best Burst, crash, smash, ripple, godfather) a HAPPY IIAPPY Happy belated to my son Louie people. I miss just being home. But time song, but still live on in the hearts not through words, bra actions, they From Corby & Linda George time with you. Steve is a true gentleman, gone but his spirit dances on to the eternal BIRTHDAY. You're the greatest uncle in Johnson, Love you son, from Mom, moves on. We move on n was ion my Gloria, Gerry Fred Samantha each time you bong flowers to a it was all so much fun to one fishing at. of the family that loved him. Ever missed. Ir., the world. Lots of Hugs +Kisses your Uncle Sam and time to move on. I miss you Alphonse Cong ats: to Dave Frank, old Megan, my late uncle Fred, Murray sr., Gus and Girls, Angie, Bertha, and Cody Gus neph's Chris and Dorian and Molly. Richard(s), Sherry, FauN). Leona(s) Pat, "June 12" This msg. your sisters on April 30th. buddy, on your new posting as manager when we beat the fisheries by not Harold I 3, Harold, Kathie, so many of goes out to my baby June 17th. happy 10th Birthday May 2nd, 24 & 28 - Happy for the Ahousaht holistic Centre. I will allowing them to confiscate our sockeye. you I miss. Doreen Sam, rod Sam, Sid bro... Henry D. to Collin R.C. Hanson. "My Pane bud"! Belated lids to my cousins Linda and always fovea soft spot in my heart for Many years ago one of our supposedly Sr, Percy, Joey Benson, Agnes, miss TAYLORS FLOWER SHOP Williams "class of Wow "Il" already Collin, it seems like Mamie the Ahousaht holistic Centre, a very friends flew over us and then probably Karen, lit Wes, my good neighbors Greg, 2004 ". Oh my yesterday when you were just a baby Charles.. Happy Belated B -day to my cool place to work all good people hut for money flew back with the fisheries & Steve, Kim. I keep all of you in my good -ness. I am so boy. Many more to come! XOXO Molly Aunt Mamie, Love you all and take care, police- tried to take away our food fish 3020 3rd Avenue A/0 Kean, f k. VERY PROUD Sam Ir. I prayers. john john fjr., Johnny OF +comet Chris& Dorian! miss you lots from Brenda (Ida) would like to wish we stood strong and proud together and Port Alberni. B.C. 1 YOU! Enjoy your and girls -Cindy, Samantha and Mabel. my grandson Jacob o, Gloria, Dave, Virgil, ginger Stan; Special Happy 3M Birthday wouldn't let them take away tar fish. onP/ F Katie, ed, Ruth. so many, I would not be V9Y 2A5 graduation day - May 30th - Happy Belated B- k D. a very Happy 2nd That was my best times. My uncle was able to name all of you but I miss you all HiIIXKM Eoçsnss I I would like to wish you deserve it! Day to Hilary Sauey, from Brenda, Sam Birthday for May so strong he never let up & told them sSapamah Rumen Arien even explain level my Lee so much. tom Paul, I am the new uen can't the of daughter Jr. and girls. 7. I hope you have whose fish it belonged to including the Y1 3(aarn .Shnp.. td. i4 with you tom of course. I happiness I have for you. You did it!! Anne Billy a happy - wahousman Mosterctrd May 31st Happy Belated B- a good day fish in the water ours he said not yours www.portalbemitlowm.ra- email, yol snow( .. Your miss the john family, Johnny john, moo education will open many doors loth Birthday on Day to my baby son Abel Robert Joseph Grandson -I love to the fisheries. Those times have We deliver world wide! r mock, both Winnie, Roseanne, our for you. Keep working bard to achieve Johnson, you lots. Loads of changed, we got our own guys looking June 5th. I love you Maxine, your goals. All the bra to both you and remember son you are not forgotten and love Grandma Joanne and Papa Allan workers, Martha, carol, Freda, always my beautiful after it now. Way to go Larry, rocky, r Phone: 723 -6201 Hilda Garcia (Aunty Aunty Aunty) on we Love You lots and miss you so much. XXX000X0X0 so any of you we miss. SoedaySomeday we Sweet -Anger. Mme and visit but Darryl. Elmo for now. from Corby your graduation day. Big Hugs, we love Don't let any one tell you that you don't I would like to wish my brother lamb D. will come right now -9961 PIPI lof Love mom and George. 1- 800 -287 you both! You sister Molly + Nephs. have family, you have a big family up a happy birthday for May 27. Love your we are still busing settling in &. Dave Jacobson. Chris- Dorian. in Gold River. Please call some time I sister lo-Lynn XX00X0X0. Page 16 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 3, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - June 3, 2004 - Page 17 Mentor Program TSOW -TUN LE LUM SOCIETY Gold River Secondary School u Career Opportunities - q"i- cah- to -mis By Brian ]ate lie ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ')A"1- a The Nuu -Chap -Ninth Tribal Northern Region Reporter Council Education Department is accepting bids for the Scholarship celebration set up & clean up of the Maht Mahs The Tsow -Tun Le Lum Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Gym on Friday July 23,2004 Pon Alberni. During the past year Gold River Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 12:00 Noon at the Tsow -Tun Le Lum Treatment Please mark all bids `Scholarship Celebration.' Secondary School has once again had a Center beginning with lunch; at 669 Capilano Road, Lanteville. All arc 0 I and send it to the N.T.C. - Attention: E. Haggard 'Mentor Program in place. A mentor . . invited to attend. For more information, please call (250) 390-3123...... For further information please call B. Thompson or E. Haggard at 724 -5757. program is where a student works with Deadline for Bids -July 5, 2004 an individual from the community and Proposal Request works with them twice a month during Attention Ahousaht Community Members: A documentary film crew from France The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) is pleased to announce the third FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY the school year. is making a film about sea otters and their impacts. They plan to compare sea otter allocation of funds that will be used to fund projects in the Biosphere Cindy Johnson who is in grades 9 & 10 FOR FUNDRAISERS management methods in California and Vancouver Island's coast. Reserve region for the 2004 Fiscal year. If your organization is interested in and the daughter of Sam Johnson Jr. and has received a lot of praise from Inn They will arrive in Ahousaht on the afternoon alone 25th and wish to meet with submitting a proposal to be considered for funding, the proposal must be Brenda Johnson started her mentor instructors and from some of the other Bids are being accepted for the clean up of Maht Mans gym for days. community members who are interested in sharing their knowledge about Nuu -chah- consistent with the goals of the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust and meet the funding three program at a hair salon called `Little Off students at GRSS. Nuu chah nulth Healing Project Main Conference. nulth culture, all aspects of seafood (harvesting, cooking, changes since the ester cteria outlined below Projects will be funded up to a maximum $10,000. the Top' in September with the owner "Cindy has improved greatly from the came back). operator Renee Skinner. start of the year and has a keen interest," June 22 -events estimated finish time is 9:00/9:30 p.m. They plan to begin filming on July 1 and the following are examples of scenes they The goals of CBT are to promote During this interview, Cindy and her said Renee. June 23 -events estimated to he finished by midnight, following the family dance." would like to include: a traditional canoe being paddled, traditional hunting/fishing Modelling of ecosystem -based management and sustainable "A hot roller up is her specialty," said June 24 estimated to be finished Mentor Renee were very busy doing gear, an artist carving a sea otter, an elder speaking about sea otters, youth harvesting development; -teams by 3:00 p.m. for the graduating young student worker Desiree Maddocks. many hairstyles sea food, a re- enactment of *potlatch or an actual one with dancing and feasting. Research that gathers Information, organ es knowledge and achieves in Cindy is very quiet and shy and had very *note: breakfast ladies from GRSS and were the For more information please call Denise August at 725 -2120 and leave a message, wisdom for conservation and sustainable development; will be served starting at 7:30 on the 24 but the meeting will not process of the last persons hair do before few words to say like, "This is pretty Educational initiatives that benefit the region in achieving its goals. resume until 9:00 a.m. We will be in the kitchen by 6:00 a.m. If you wish, morning 5 good, I liked and it is tor, I have really clean up ins possibility and, would grad ceremonies at pm. AHOUSAHT Elections Code Training initiatives that benefit the community and the region in its of course, you be more than welcome to join us Cindy has caught on so well Net she enjoyed this program," pursuit of conservation, sustainable development and community health; for breakfast. Ahousaht has been actively engaged in the finalizing of the AsA Cultural initiatives that promote and support cross-cultural understanding Ahousaht Elections Regulations and Procedures. (Elections Code) to create strong vibrant cultures and united communities; . Please submit your bid by June 10: Huupiistulth Contacts: Within the next few weeks we will be mailing out a copy of the Code and holding Building capacity to work within the framework of the Man and 5120 Argyle Street or fax: 723 -6010 consultation meetings in the communities where large numbers of Alwmsahra reside. Biosphere programme. attention: Irene Robinson. Louise boorish Kim Rai (Pon Alberni, Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver and Tofino/Ucluelet) Also include the reason you are raising fords. Teechuktl Supervisor Central Region Prevention Worker In order for you to receive this information - you must ensure that Ahousaht Proposals must meet the following criteria to be considered Succeasftl applicant will be notified by June 14. 5001 Mission Road 151 First Street Administration has your most recent address and contact numbers. Please contact for funding: P.O. Box 1280 P.O. Box 278 Robert or Gena at Ahousaht Administration to update your information. 1- 800 -991- Research Projects should be based on scientific. socio- economic or Caterer Wanted Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2 Torero, BC VOR 220 1433 or email your updated information to ahousahttreaty ryii aline. net traditional knowledge principles. The Nuu- Chah -Nulth Tribal council will be hosting the Grad Ceremonies on Telephone: 250 -720 -2152 Telephone: 250- 725 -3367 Strong preference for locally based proponents. Saturday June 26, 2004 at the Malt Mahs Gym, Port Alberni beginning at 3:00

Toll Free: 1- 888407 -4888 Toll Free: 1 -866- 901 -3367 The MowachehtiMuchelaht First Nation now has a toll free phone number. Preference for projects that have matching resources (e.g., money Fax: 250- 723-0463 Cellular: 250 -726 -5370 and /or bead contributions). We are accepting bids for the following: If you wish to contact our office, you have to call long distance or Confidential Fax: 250- 724 -6678 Fax: 250- 725 -21588 dont Long -term benefits. A Nuu- Chah-nW[h contractor (with a Food Safe Certificate) to provide: collect any longer. The toll free number is: (8001 238 - 2933. Our Office E- mail: Itatooshanuochahnulth org E -mail: Respect local protocols and regulations. - Dinner including the serving of the meal (please provide a sample menu --based - 8:30 - hours are: Monday Friday am 9:30 pm Develop local capacity. on 400 and a variety of beverages( all dishes, napkins, cups, etc.) Consider both short- and long -term environmental impacts. 'net August Stan Matthew - set up according to N,T,C, requirement Effective local communication of results. Region Prevention Worker West Coast First Nations' Counsellor - clean up of kitchen and main hall as per Tseshaht guidelines, Santon Attention Tseshaht Membership Conform to the above goals of the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust 001 Mission Road (Casual) - Decorating tables and hall according to theme Re: Updating Address list for the up coming Election - on P.O. Box 1280 151 First Street Based 400 We are once again updating our mailing list and this list will also include The CBT does not fund: on Alberni, BC VOY 7M2 P.O. Box 278 mailing address's for membership who also live in Port Alberni. furniture, etc.) 2054 to Telephone: 250 -720 -2152 Tofino, BC VOR 220 Capital acquisitions (e.g., computers, scanners, office Please submit your bid by fax to the N.T.C. by June 15, addressed the Please send she your mailing address and those family members who live Core activities for the operation of organizations attention of B. Thompson or E. Haggard, Toll Free: 1- 8884074888 Telephone: 250 -725 -3367 out of town. So that we can send you information on this up coming election Individuals. Cellular: 250- 720 -1325 Toll Free: 1- 866- 901 -3367 and meetings on this election, Thank - You. Gloria Fred. Fax: 250.723 -0463 Cellular 250 -726 -5422 Attention Caterers please reply to: .tsmanyahoo corn or call 250 -723 -7134 or leave a message Two Application Process zonfidential Fax: 250 -724 -6678 Fax: 250 -725 -21588 Stage The Nuu- Chah -Nulth Tribal Council will once again be accepting bids from caterers at the Tseshaht Band Office 250.724 -1225 or toll free 1 -888- 724 -1225 on E -mail: [email protected] fete provide chic m. coffee, tea and juice for the N.T.C. Scholarship presentations Bella Joe Stage 1: Letter of Intent July 23,'04 beginning at 6:00 P.M., Maht Mahs Gym. Deadline: June 9, 2004 Caterers will be expected to provide the following: Andrew Kerr Non -Insured Health Benefits for TLA- O- QUI -AHT TRIBE MEMBERS The letter of Intent should be no more than 2 or 3 pages that outlines the Fresh Fruit, Etc.) Northern Region If you are not receiving "Inside Tla- o- qui -aht" newsletter please call your Chant,. (Cakes, Psychological Counselling and following information: NTC Northern Region Office Coffee, Tea, Juices (Cups, Sug/Cr., Stir S.) Substance Abuse Treatment address in ASAP This mailing list is also used for important tribal mahouts Introduction of organization 100 Contain Road you may not want to miss. Water 5001 Mission Road Statement of Issues, priorities or activities that the project will address or Napkins and Plates Tsaxana, BC P.O. Box 1280 Forward your address to: Carla Moss c/o Tla- o- qui -aht First Nations, Box 18, undertake Serving the above P.O. Box 428 Port Alberni, BC VOY Tofino, B.C., VOR 2Z0, Phone: 250-725-2765, email: mtosswisland.net 7M2 Start -up and completion dates Rental of the kitchen facility Gold Rimer, BC VOP Telephone: 250- 720 -2152 Fax: 250- 725 -4233 attn: Carla Moss Project budget indicating contribution in human capital or funding from - (Clean up as related to above) Telephone: 250-724-5757 1- other sources Toll Free: 888 -407 -4888 Please send your bid to the N.T.C. office care of Eileen Haggard. Fax 723 -0463 Toll Free: I- 888407 -4888 Fax: 250 -723 -0463 Amount requested from CBT Tel. 724 -5757. Based on 400... Deadline for bids - July 5, 2004 Cellular: 250 -720 -1325 Confidential Fax: 250 -724 -6678 ATTENTION UCHUCKLESAHT DESCENDANTS Fax: 250 -723 -0463 Will all of those people, who are descendants of the Uchucklesaht First Nation, Stage 2: Formal Application Summer Employment e -mail: asdiker@Ou,hahnoth org PLEASE contact Pam Watts at the Uchucklesaht Office. As a part our pre-treaty Deadline: July 14, 2004 Student process, we are contacting people who have a direct bloodline and seeking their Once the proposals have been reviewed, those which meet the criteria, goals Nuu -chah -nulth Teechuktl (mental health) Program interest in transferring into the Uchucklesaht Tribe for the purpose of gaining treaty and are appropriate for CBT to fund will be invited to submit a more detailed Ucluelet First Nation will be hiring students to assist with Summer Camp for rights. Phone- 250.724.1832 - Toll Free - 1.888,724.1832 proposal which must contain the following: childreryouth ages 6 - 15yrs. Somatic Experience® Trauma Training 2004 - 2005 We need names, addresses and phone numbers of all Uchucklesaht descendants,The Concise description of activities to be undertaken Students most be returning to school full time in the fall, 2004. The Trauma Counselling Training being offered by Nuuchah -nulth Teechukd is Tribe has now initialled an Agreement in Principle with BC Canada. Community support for the project /program - letters of support Qualifications: Grade 11 / 12 ; College / University students. Experience working combination of Somatic EspedenteR and Nuu-chah -ninth traditional ways of Now we need to hear from you! Please contact the office at: Phone: (250) 724 -1832 Formalized budget itemizing all potential and confirmed expenditures with children/youth ages 6 -15yrs. First Aid/CPR, Driver's License an asset. healing which will enhance the skills of those providing culturally appropriate Fax: (250) 724 -8106 Address: PO Box 1118, Pon Alberni, BC, V9Y 7L9 and revenues Positions are 40 ms/wk, to begin June 28th, for eight weeks. healing. Hourly rate STARTS at $8.00/hr. All proposals submitted will be assessed on their merit. Approval of funding will Beginning Level NCN SE® Trauma Training -NEW DATES TO ALL TSESHAHT MEMBERSHIP: Resume and cover letter most be submitted by 4:00pm , Thursday, June 17th, 2004 be announced by July 26, 2004. We are now accepting calls of interest. Please remember when you register your child(ren) with NTC you must PO BOX 699, Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0, Attn: Gloria still register your child(ren) to the Band. 1 do not have names that NTC has Ucluelet First Nation, Module I Wednesday, June 2nd to Saturday June 5th, 2004 Proposals can be submitted to; so if you're one of these members please contact me for Band membership Valentine Module II Tuesday, October 26th to Friday the 20, 2004 Clayoquot Biosphere Trust If you have any questions, you may contact Gloria at : papers as we administer our own membership and only those people on Box 67 Module III Tuesday, November 30th to Saturday, December 4th, 2004 FAX: 250.726 -7396 our list is Tseshaht. I do not issue status cards is with Rosie Phone: 250 -726 -7343 this done only Tofino,. BC VOR 220 glonav @albemi.net OR Wednesday, March 2nd to Saturday, March 5th, 2005 (tentative) Little or Mel Braker. Feel free to contact me at Iisagallict shaw.ca or call me Or by e-mail email: All Beginning Modules will be at the Gyro Youth Centre, 3245 Seventh Avenue, at 1- 866 -724 -4229. Stan. Boychuk©clayoquotblosphere.org Pon Alberni, BC If you have any questions or wish to discuss your proposal, Please contact Louise Tatoosh at 250.724:5757 for further information. TSESHAHT FIRST NATION CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE call Crag Peskin, CBT Community Coordinator at 725 -2219 or 726 -2086 Volunteers needed for Healing Project Intermediate Level NCN SE ®Trauma Training Open to anyone interested in learning more about Tseshaht history. 5000 II Registration is now closed for the Intermediate Level. Mission Rd. -Chi chu -aht House/ Tseshaht Treaty office. Conference We have a free for Help Wanted & Module I Tuesday, May 11th to Friday the14th, 2004 toll number available Tseshaht members (which also houses our To do Arts Crafts membership and Natural Resources Office. If you want your addresses included for Ucluelet First Nation is looking for a certified Care -Aide to help our & the be available Module 11 Wednesday, September 8th to Saturday the 11th, 2004 Indicating the 22,23,24 time you'll treaty updates and Tribal bulletins call or (email: cap@tseshahteom) with your elders. Please send cover letter and resume to Ucluelet First Nation drawing, carving, beading, Module III Tuesday, November 16th to Friday the 10, 2004 address. 1- 866 -724 -4225. If anyone has any sewing, weaving, Personnel Committee, P.O. Box 699, Ucluelet B.C. VOR 3A0 or fax to Closing Ceremony Saturday, November Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (Except holidays) knitting, techniques and is willing to share you skills with 20th, 2004 Attention: Personnel Committee at (250) 726 -7552. Deadline for All Intermediate Modules will be at the Gyro Youth Centre, 3245 Seventh Avenue, For more information contact us at (250) 7244229 Mary Martin at 725 -3367. applications is Monday May 24, 2004. others. Please contact Part Alberni, BC or toll free at 1-1 866 -724.4229. - Page 18 - Ha- Shitth -Sa - June 3, 2004 Ha- Shitth -So - June 3, 2004 - Page 19 Community Events and Celebrations DFO to move Cuu'xiit next Klecko's - kekoo SIMPTEW SMOKED SALMON: I PUBLIC NOTICE: week Thanks so much for your hospitality and Continue from page 2 A Big Heartfelt Thank You On behalf of Veronica Dick, Michelle Combining Tradition With Modern Technology making me feel right at home. My time monitoring and stewardship, and I would like to say a very special thank James, Chuck Jack and their families, we meld whin you all was precious and Nanoose Indian Reserve, I.nlus ills BC implementation of the contingency plan you to my children for helping me since would like to invite you and your family j will always treasure those speciall [ w0les is hone to a brand new Nuu chah ninth if reintroduction fails-. Their plan calls the fire our house and for the time that I to join us as we CELEBRATE the 1,ta with you all salmon processing business. "We are for the "capture and captive placement, was sick. MEMORY of H. Thomas Dick (July 20, abf ' To Ginger and Dave Frank. Thank you t combining traditional salmon smoking o or other permanent means of dealing To Gloria Dennis. It meant old to me 1942 -Aug. 24, 2002 kind Tyson lack so much for everything that you've done techniques with modem technology," with L-98 ". that you came from New York to be with (June 3, 2000 -Ian. 26, 2002). for me ant Stanley- We have appreciated stated Edith Fred, owner and manager of `! With the Vancouver Aquarium heading 1 was I'm sure it was hard me when sick. SATURDAY AUGUST 281h, 2004 all that youve done to help us both. To Simptew Smoked Salmon. 'n up the reunification effort, there be away is some for plum from your family. orals be determined) ) Jake Duncan.. it meant a lotto me to Tsaxana, Gold River, -monk Gym (Time yet to Edith is a member of the Tseshaht First concern over conflict interest Please know that I appreciated all that of or have your company every rooming and Nation with roots Aline r. learned \ suspicion the aquarium might you did and your time with me meant in "I take throughout the day. I will miss and ADAM FRED MEMORIAL POTLATCH from my mother, aunts, and mother -in- f ownership of the whale for captivity. you aloe. 1 do miss you and love you lots. look forward to seeing you soon. As our son/brother focused a lot of his personal life to his culture, we feel that it is law how to cut and smoke fish," She In a letter from DFO to NMFS it was Tolima Sam and Nadine McGee, And finally, thanks to John and Mary, important to ay good -bye to his presence here on earth, but to also celebrate the spent many years perfecting her recipes suggested that if funds could not be Annie, Michael and Savannah. Thanks Ian, Natalie Duncan, Semi Sam, joining of him with ancestors. Knowing our son/brother would want us to feed our for both hot and cold smoked salmon. raised to remove Luna from Narks so much for your kindness and Adrienne Duncan and Mike Edison for people and thank all those who came and shared stories, hugs, oars during the time After several years favourable market Sound, DFO "may have no choice generosity. Your thoughtfulness and of but to our loss, we feel that it is important to set this special day as early as possible. making my birthday celebration a of testing she decided to apply to the Nuu seek a captive placement". wring was certainly appreciated Thank wonderful time. The ongoing celebration We therefore have decided to hold a feast for our family, friend and ask that each of chap nulth Economic Development Place of birth: -.a you for taking such great care of me and you join us to remember our young man for who we all knew him, On January 29, was great and the grand finale in Corporation for a loan. The American National Marine Dad. You all have a very special place in 2005 at the Mali blahs Gym, beginning at 10:00 a.m. We will close the doom to Cumberland being a guest of honour at As a resident of Nanaimo, the Nanoose Fisheries Service (NMFS) was quick to my heart. hold our opening ceremonies; we will then serve lunch at 12:00 noon. If you lave the luncheon was memorable. Reserve site is convenient location for claim L -98 as an American -bom orea, To John and Mary Duncan and my any further questions regarding this feast, please feel free to contact one of the rviffwJ . Kleco keco, ha. "The Nanoose people are related to k calling for an effortfI to return the whale grandchildren, Ian, Natalie and Sand. following family members: Gina Pearson (man) at 723 -4727, or hearken Watts Randy and Edith Fred Katie Sam (Morn and Grandma) no through the late Emma Fred, who to its "Washington home'. But not so, (grandma) 724 -0073. or Susie Watts (auntie) 7244987, or Alfred Fred (father) at 723- married Wilson Bob Sr. and through Salmon operates an extremely clean according to Ray and Terry Williams 2042, Marie Johnny (Duncan) 746 -8445 grandma, granny Honk (Alen Bay) 974- and Simptew uses natural ingredients and of Would like to thank everyone specially big thank you to auntie Julia Yuquot, 2485, or Deane Wadhams, aunt. 974 -5472. Fran Touchie (Ucluelet), who married sanitary processing plant. Health does not use any chemical preservatives . who claim to have witnessed the that was there for the lack/ and Debbie Atlas. to Anna Maggie, Wilson Bob Jr., the current hereditary inspections focused on the plant, or dyes. All Simptew's products, except whale's birth in the Spring of 2000 near Allen family in the time my Gertrude for cooking and fading the of Chieftainship Seating of the Rush Family on November 27, 2004 chief "The smokehouse plant is situate equipment, processing procedures, the traditional half-smoked salmon, are their Fnendly Cove home. grandmother's passing: Nora Mary lack. entire family all week that she was in the at 11:00 a.m. at the Alberni Athletic Hall on Wilson and Fran's son, Brian Bob's ingredients, and storage. Laboratory tests ready to eat so can he considered as Firs The southern resident killer whales of to and A thank you to the staff of Victoria hospital. Thank you Vi Charlie property. "We are grateful to Wilson and were conducted on smoked salmon and Nations fast food. Nevertheless, some 1, K and L pod spend their summer General Hospital 6th floor, north wing. Helena Sam, for helping my mother Memorial Potlatch - The House of the late Saiyatchapis (Chuck his elected Chief & Council for allowing the vacuum packaging. Approvals by the tan -Filar Nations people have been chasing salmon in the Strait of Georgia Amber" who, although the clean and pack up Nan house. To the Especially - Sam), Invite you to the Maht Mahs Gym, Saturday, February 5, us to conduct business in their territory BC Centre for Disease Control resulted observed enjoying the half-smoked (Canada), San Juan Island ILL S.1, and staff was on strike, and overloaded, and Ahousaht Nation for the help and we the shared waters Juan de Fuca Strait. 2005 10:00 a.m. To honour the lives of family: Saiyatchapis, Harry and are grateful to Brian for in a license being issued to Simp a-. salmon without cooking it first. This is of under staffed...... showed so much concern support you gave to the family and my Sam, Phyllis Sam, Stephanie Sam, Dakkota Rain McFarlane. encouraging aboriginal business." Edith's 12-month Chef's Training safe at by health regulations, Simptew Scientists don't know where they go in and To one come respect for my granny, while taking grand mother, every that Arrangements have been made to park a course at Malaspina College taught her must freeze its fish for cold smoking the winter, as sightings have been care of her. It really meant slot to see and visited or came to show their last concession cart at Naesgaard's Farm & much about the proper handling and minimum of seven days. reported from Baja California north to respects, she was a Loonie Toonie nurses that care enough about the well love woman, Auction Market. on River Road in Pat Alberni. serving of food. She score high in her Combining the old with the new does Haida Gwaii and Alaska. comfort of their patients, and the family who loved everyone of you .ad she will Tseshaht Determination Crew Simptew will have a booth Friday marks with the course winning several have advantages- Simptew's According to Paul Spong of Orca Lab, and going through grief of sickness be greatly missed. Last but not Where: Cultural Centre on Sproat Lake Road, Port Alberni mornings at the Nanaimo Downtown. medals at a Food Olympics, at the Four temperature and humidity controlled there are only three mature males in L- death. To the family pulling together. To leant- ..thank you to my hubby Casey When: June 26, 2004 ® 12:00 noon Fanners Market. Saturdays they will Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. The course stainless steel commercial smoker can pod capable of breeding. Cuu'iit will be pick up other family members, who had Shona, for being there for me. It has Fundraising for the Tseshaht Cemetery have booth at the Farmers Market in and competition aught her the process half-smoked salmon in only four desperately needed if L -pod ism recover no nsportattm.. making sure everyone been a rough road, used to not geeing Door Prizes -Concession - 50/50 & lots of fun! Duncan. importance of food presentation. She hours instead of the twelve it takes in a from a decreasing population. to visit. To my uncle having her around every day. For your got to the hospital Donations needed. Katie Johnson is retailing for Simptew worked as cook at Tsow tun le bum traditional smokehouse. Upskwee takes RCMP: Bishop for making the arrangements, to'' patience, your support and never ending Contact the Tseshaht Band office 724 -1225 in Vancouver. For now she is focusing Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centre and only twelve hours instead of the usual DFO has confirmed that RCMP recently the Esquimau Nation for the use of their love.And to- anyone else I may have her efforts on First Nations organized many banquets. As a foster three days. The mate is excellent even offered local nurses a special course on big house. To Rick Lindholm (hope I forgotten, it was not intentional, thank organizations. She is available to bring mother, she cooked for many children without the hint of cedar from sticks. how to deal with pepper spray and user National Aboriginal Day - spelled that correct) for your services, you! From Tanta Bob and family. to taste and product to sell. over the past twenty years. However, because the fish is laid flat on injuries, and extra officers have been

: Avenue.... and support to the entire family. A Where: Port Alberni Friendship Centre,3$$5458 samplesSimptew Smoked Salmon was officially Simptew Smoked Salmon handles only stainless steel racks there is no rancid or called in from Campbell River, some of Time: 1000 4:00 PM launched at BC Place for the Eat! wild Pacific salmon. Some of Simplex's smelly pieces from fish being covered whom were on scheduled days off. With name is Lynnette Lucas - To my woke Matthew and auntie Genf ' Activities: Traditional food Dancers and Singers, Fashion Show by Joyce Little, Vancouver, The Everything Food & specialty products Include: gourmet by cedar sticks. But the biggest no groups except Mowachaht / Barbosa and 1 am a member of for always asking me "what( lame" in Native Swil Kanim -Aerar /Musician, 50/50 tickets, Local Artists Kitchen Show, April 23 -25. Despite sockeye or sprang; 'upskwee', or advantage is Simptew does all its Muchalaht speaking out against the 1VIythe Hesquiaht First Nation. On school. To my aside Claudette for there being several other booths traditional cold smoked done processing in a sanitary environment. move, people are left to wonder who the June 1, 2004,1 will be graduating with always taking me into her house with offering jerky plain, smoked salmon, lightly salted, lightly salted with sugar, customers custom RCMP are anticipating will protest my M Ed in Counselling from the open aims and giving me company while Loonie Toonie Auction - Snnptew's products Simptew's of half- were highly praised. Some people or in a variety of other Flavours, smoked and upskwee have been very violently? University of Victoria. I would just like . I was away from home To my June 5, 2004 - 12:00 p.m. claimed were traditional (cold smoked) product Relations with UFO: to take this time to thank the many grandparents Simon and Julia Lucas for Simptew's products the half smoke happy with their Cultural Centre - Pacific Rim Highway - Port Alberni best at the show; salmon, Scotch lox, 'Indian candy', a 'Simplex,' is a Nuu chah ninth word for Mike Maquinna has asked DFO to pele who have made it possible for me always giving me endless love and others claimed Doreen Charles.) will be helping her daughter, Natasha, fundmise for Basketball Simptew's produce were the best they lightly sweetened hot smoked salmon; the old traditional means of smoking for leave Cuu'xiit alone, at least until after to make it as far as I have in my support. Thank you to Nuu -chap -nulth camps this caning summer,.. a Ambrose Megaton's potlatch in the Education. Thank you to my mother and Chief and Council for making had ever tasted. One person claiming to hot smoked salmon with novelty winter preservation The salmon would S.F.U. Summer Camp June 21 - 5260,00 flavours Autumn of 2005. DFO has continued step -father (eyed, and Landy Stevens for Educational support priority for their - -25 be an expert on lox stated Simptew's lox such as lemon pepper, tropical, be cut and cleaned from the back so it U.B:C. Summer Camp - July 19 - 25 - $195.00 maple in planning for reunification regardless of [sing me to believe that I could do ;umbers. ball but not least, thank you is the best anywhere Jalapeno, honey & garlic & chili could he spread and hung the Trinity Shooting Camper July 29 - 30 - 590.00 Edith's gourmet hot sockeye pepper; barbecued salmon; and raspberry smokehouse. The majority of flesh Mowachaht / Muchalaht concerns. anything i put my mind to. To my father to Blair Thompson, Vicky Warts and smoked the Malaspina Summer Camp -Augur 3 -6- $95.00 has been very well received, especially or lightly salted treaties (bellies, fins & would be cut off for 'upskwee', leaving anc uinea, along with most Native and and step -mother Linos and Donna Lucas Kelly Johnston who were always then to Concession by Nancy and Cal, they will be selling smoked fish plates with prawns, -Native community members, am for always being there to assist me with provide endless support for their students by tourists The sockeye is brined in cheeks). Simptew will also retail fresh a thin layer of flesh on the skin. The etc to Andraise baseball costs for Hams. & Robin McCarthy. white wine, spices, and honey, then it is and frozen saloon either whole or cut skins would be hung and smoked for suggesting that Cuu'xiit be left alone, my children while I was going to school. and always advocate on our behalf. Items donated to date and many more to be collmoedlll Door prizes toot hot smoked using several kinds of wood into filets. three days. As there was little moisture and instead of spending a half-million Mink wolf blanket, cedar hummingbird box, prints, silver earring, feather printed dollars on moving the whale, that money lack holding sea urchins for since the sea once wiped out all chips. The wine ,events a bitter taste Custom smoking of salmon is an content remaining, they kept quite well placenta, certificates,. silver bracelet, smoked fish, beaded feather, first nations vest, and the honey gives it a mild sweetness. important pan of the business. when stored in cedar boxes before be used to employ people to keep Terfirn time. The Ahousahfs our ea food. Most people in Kynpa jarred fish, prawns, first nations photo album, lawn chair, first nations coffee mug boaters away flow the whale. to haven't had sea urchin's for about She conducted a small survey where she Simptew's rates for custom smoking are refrigeration was available. has and ceramic eagle. asked customers to comment on her hot competitive. For $2 per pound plus a A favourite way of preparing simptew Maquinna sated publicly that his Kyugoot for Cathy Jules dinner and they 15 years and it sure a nice treat are all Nation does not trust DFO and questions brought us sea urchin's. Most of our thank the Ahousaht's very much. rooked sockeye and the responses were nominal charge for vacuum packaging, for eating was to hold the skin over an To he their motives given the contradictory kids have never seen a sea urchin before, Submitted by Leo lack. All Tribes all positive. People would have one tow Simptew will smoke a customer's open fire so the simptew would To anyone who has borrowed any medical equipment from Tseshaht First Nation and they would have to buy some. This salmon to their liking. Vacuum scorched. As the skin would be oily yet, messages they have made around the return packaging is available as another service it would catch on fire immediately. The Luna issue. I'd like to thank a very special person kindness will always be d Loan cupboard please the equipment if you are finished with it was the case even when customers told Maquinna did however successfully in my life My Loving Auntie Bertha. You're always in y thoughts and Remember this medical equipment is on a short team loan basis and there am many her they already had then own supply of at a reasonable cost simptew would be allowed to bum for people in need. Thank you for your to this matter. hot salmon. recalled, Simptew Smoked Salmon is small in only a few seconds then it would be negotiate for an independent monitor / I appreciate all that you've doe for prayers With love. always your Niece, ...ion smoked She "I Tseshaht First Nation Medical Equipment Loan Cupboard: used to sell strawberries in Parks, ilk comparison to other commercial eaten. It was crunchy and tasty. "My photographer, and videogmpher to me, and all that you are. And thank you Dee. - document the operation, reporting for just being you. Your love and - Wheel Chairs next to Tony, a Ukranian man,. who sold smokers. Thus, it can afford to put more late father used to heat his simptew up in the / - Walkers his smoked salmon out of his van. care into wing its products are of the our toaster," said Edith "but we don't directly to Mowachaht Muchalaht 'want to thank all the people that from Clotilda 1 would lire you to firs. - Canes & machos Slowly he shared his recipe and highest quality. An advantage of being recommend this." Simptew could be ha'wiih. helped Maggie Jackson and her sister come see me or call me (e.), 723- 9894 As press -time, all indications were - Commodes technique with me. That's how I got small is the ability lobe flexible in heated the same way as any fresh fish - of Betty Nicola,. From auntie Clotilda Thank you. and Vancouver Aquarium staff - Raised toilet seats started with hot smoking." She has spent satisfying the tastes (customer. boiling, frying, baking etc. that IWO Gus. To William Swan this is to you be to Cunxiit - Bath boards & chairs the past couple Edith Fred can be would attempting capture FOR SALE: - Hospital beds decades improving the contacted at Simptew on Tuesday, June 9th. To anyone who wishes to donate any medical equipment to Tseshaht First recipe and deciding on Smoked Salmon, 109 -13 Although DFO and the Vancouver Hand Weaved Shopping baskets. 4- Nation loan cupboard would greatly be appreciated you can bring any equipment to the tuns combination Sooty -nane -as Road, Aquarium will be providing information L tzvìlle BC VOR Ho- Skilth- Huu- ay -aht Irene M. Williams. ii ' 67 our band office. Located at 5000 Mission Rd. Pon Alberni BC call 724-1225. of wood for the to most media organizations, 210, Tel: 250 -741- ha will be the only media outlet Phone 723-8450 Iverson Fire Service Inc is offering the S -100or Slob Basic Fire smoking.Food safety is an nisi. Fax: 250 -753- reporting independently gathered or cell 720 -7494. ems- - ce Suppression & Safety to First Nations Cost $140.00 per person. For further IMPTE -r- " important issue today. 2382;e -mail: information, in the non issue inquiries and registration contact at Warren Robinson at (250) 715 -1037. Shammy Smoked Smoked Salmon randyfred(dshaw.ca. ll

20 Ha- Shilth -Sa June 3, 2004 N.E.D.C. (41" USINESS NEWS NEDC TAXATION WORKSHOP On May 28, 2004 NEDC hosted a any Act of the legislature of a one -day taxation workshop at the province, but subject to section 83. Hupacasath House of Gathering. the following property is exempt NEDC's chair, Darleen Watts opened from taxation, namely: the workshop and emceed the day's (a) the interest of an Indian or a program while Judith Sayers; elected band in reserve or surrendered Chief of the Hupacasath was on hand lands: and to welcome the participants and wish (b) the personal property of an them well. Indian or band situated on a tEl The five workshop sessions were reserve. facilitated by: Nuu -chah -nulth (2) Idem - No Indian or band is lawyer, Hugh Braker, QC and an subject to taxation in respect of the Associate from his firm, Debra ownership, occupation, possession or Hanuse; Peter Ranson, B.A., C.A of use of any property mentioned in KPMG and Randy Swanson, B.A. of paragraph (1)(a) or (b) or is otherwise Workshop facilitators L -R: Randy Swanson, MNP, Hugh Braker, Myers Norris Penny (MNP). subject to taxation in respect of any QC, Braker's Assoc., Peter Ranson, KPMG NEDC was very pleased to be able to such property. narrowing scope available to § Excise Taxes = $ 75 bring this group of facilitators (3) Idem - No succession duty, - 100 Aboriginals is becoming more evident Million together as they are widely inheritance tax or estate duty is in light of recent caselaw examples § GST = $ 250 275 recognized as some of the most payable on the death of any Indian In - Million and the emerging impact associated § knowledgeable practitioners in respect of any such property Provincial Fuel Taxes = $ 50 with modern treaties. Million Aboriginal taxation. mentioned in paragraphs (1)(a) or (b) Peter emphasized that, 'taxation is not § Provincial The underlying message from all or the succession thereto if the Tobacco Taxes = $ 100 a matter of fairness and the appetite of Million facilitators is that there is a steady property passes to an Indian, nor shall the tax authorities for increasing tax § Provincial Sales Taxes = $ deteriorization of First Nation tax any such property be taken into 225 revenues appears insatiable. Million exemptions. account in determining the duty Randy Swanson shared some Debra Hanuse Hugh Braker, QC explained that payable under the Dominion wrapped up the day statistics that his firm, MNP has with an overview of Provincial Aboriginal tax exemptions arose out Succession Duty Act, chapter 89 of complied concerning First Nations, the taxation including what it is, what is of historical factors and the Canadian the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1952, myth that they do not pay taxes and exempt and who is eligible for tax authority (CCRA) has departed or the tax payable under the Estate the amount of taxes they pay: exemptions. from a strict application of Section 87 Tax Act, chapter E-9 of the Revised § 52% of all First Nations People NEDC would like to thank the (of the Indian Act) in their Statutes of Canada, 1970, on or in Live off Reserve facilitators, the participants and the interpretations. respect of other property passing to § Average income = $ 19,132.00 caterers who provided a wonderful Aboriginal tax exemptions arose out an Indian. (2001) lunch. of historical factors and the Canadian Historically Aboriginal taxation § Income Tax =$ 650,000,000.00 tax authority (CCRA) has departed issues were linked directly to the from a strict application of Section 87 Indian Act, however more recently (of the Indian Act) in their courts have been applying other CONGRATULATIONS interpretations. Canadian Acts to Aboriginal taxation Section 87 of the Indian Act reads: and making decisions based on these. CALEDONIA FRED 87. (1) Property exempt from Also the application of Aboriginal NEDC Youth Business Coordinator taxation - Notwithstanding any other income and transaction tax Act of the Parliament of Canada or exemptions are subject to constant review by tax authorities and the L ,,- - r chah_n_111111111u--chah-n I - 1.! ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONTlON , t Mandate c.. DC i I r. r : crolurackal v ~ A I/

NEDC Board of Directors and staff would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Caledonia on completing the BMO C- 100 Financial Analysis course at the Institute for Learning. L -R: Lawyer Debra Hanuse, NEDC Chair Darleen Watts Caledonia received a certificate and a 'pass with distinction' in and Hugh Braker, QC completing this challenging program.

-sr Nuu- chah -nulth Economic Development Corporation 7563 Pacific Rim Highway, (next door to Tseshaht Market) Office Hours: MON - FRI: 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, SAT, SUN, and HOLIDAYS: CLOSED The purpose of NEDC is to promote and assist the development, establishment and expansion of the business T enterprises of the Tribes and Tribal members of the Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council.

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