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"It's difficult to crouch so low, and with . I . t By David Wiwchar C, 4- 4 1 II the heavy headdress on, it's hard. But I Southern Region Reporter love the Hinkeets Dance," he said. Ahousaht's Hutch Sam has been Victoria - An ancient Ahousaht story is employed throughout the production as coming to life through an all -star cast 4 the cultural advisor, and along with his over the next few weeks. son Thomas, taught Beach how to Johnny Tootall is a movie based on a perform the Hinkeets Dance, make story owned by A -in -chut (Shawn 4.04 Ahousaht gestures, and pronounce , a4.iço----oo- 1e Atleo), modernized for a television certain words. audience by Cree director Shirley r "We created a Hinkeets dance for the . Cheechoo (Path With No Moccasins, vision he has, and it's been great to be a The Rez), and Sto:lo writer Andrew part of this big production," said Hutch, Genaille. who also performs in the movie as a singer and an extra. He also carved all Tootall is a movie Johnny based the masks used in the film. "I'd really on a story owned by A -in -chut like to thank A -in -chut for getting this

(Shawn Atleo), modernized for a project going, and suggesting I be a part television audience by Cree of it," he said. director Shirley Cheechoo. Unable to work with the films' cast and crew due to his heavy schedule, Atleo The story tells of an Ahousaht Chief appointed Sam to the position as he is (Johnny Tootall) who fights as a soldier also the speaker for A -in -chut. t= á Atleo caught up with the cast and crew in Afghanistan and while there, has a _ vision of wolves and of his culture. He in Ahousaht over the Labour Day long returns to Ahousaht only to find his weekend, and was very encouraged after people are in conflict with a logging witnessing the effect Adam Beach and company. During his cultural other stars had on community members. Adam Beach poses with Stanley Sam and other young fans in Ahousaht rediscovery, the Chief finds a home and "It was awesome to see them shooting a family, as well as his identity. in Ahousaht," said Atleo. "Ahousaht has "I. am drawn to films that have a certain been very supportive of the project, and Hupacasath and Tseshaht honesty to them," said director Shirley people were very excited to have Adam Cheechoo. "Since my mom told me Beach there. I'm hoping that what the movie Whalerider did for the Maori stories as a young child I always wanted accept offer ... for now. people, this movie might do for to be a storyteller. I want to make films By sector, then came to us after those that tell a story about life itself," she Ahousaht," he said. David Wiwchar discussions were finished. They gave us said. After seeing the award -winning Southern Region Reporter Whalerider, Atleo approached a few film the leftovers," he said. Negotiations drifted well into the first "It's to be a part of, and people he knew, and the work began on Port Alberni - Tseshaht and Hupacasath great week of the four-week run, and as learn from various First Johnny Tootall. negotiators signed a chinook fishery Over the past two years, Atleo has agreement, but neither nation is happy negotiators worked feverishly to Nations," said Adam Beach. "I worked as a script writer and consultant. with it. hammer out an agreement, the price love working with the people As he approached the set in Ahousaht, The two Nations reached a last- minute buyers were paying for chinook was from Ahousaht, and to learn Atleo immediately recognized the scene agreement with Fisheries and Oceans dropping precipitously from an opening about their connection to whales, being shot as one he'd written. Canada (DFO) for 18,000 chinook of $1.65. Tseshaht and Hupacasath the sea, the land ... it's been "We wanted to make sure the story salmon, which they say is nowhere near leaders were also faced with the threat that DFO would reallocate their catch to amazing." would be authentic and substantial," said enough. Atleo, adding he has spent a significant other sectors if a deal wasn't signed amount of time educating writers and quickly, said Sam. Johnny Tootall is played by renowned Tseshaht and Hupacasath cast members about Ahousaht culture. DFO estimates the total Somass ú actor Adam Beach (Windtalkers, Joe negotiators signed a chinook "This movie will really showcase our chinook run to be 84,000 fish. They Dirt, Dance Me Outside, Squanto, fishery agreement, but neither west coast people and culture, and need 39,000 chinook to spawn, Smoke Signals, Mystery Alaska) who is nation is happy with it. The two should make everyone feel good about producing 59 million eggs. They set the a member of the Saulteaux Cree Nation their cultures," he said. "Both writers Nations reached a last- minute Total Allowable Catch (TAC) at 45,000 from Dog Creek in Central Manitoba. and many of the cast members are First agreement with Fisheries and fish. Of that, the sports fishery gets "Being an actor I've been lucky to be Nations. It's a piece of fiction but it will Oceans Canada (DFO) for 18,000 almost 23,000 chinook, First Nations able to see our peoples' lifestyles across still be a positive thing for our people," are allowed 18,000, and the commercial the country," said Beach. "It's great to chinook salmon, which they say is he said. sector receives 6,000 (5,400 for be a part of, and learn from various First nowhere near enough. The movie will be filmed in Ahousaht, gillnetters and 600 for trollers). Of the Nations," he said. "I love working with Jordan River, Saanich, and Victoria over 18,000 chinook allocated to the First the people from Ahousaht, and to learn "First Nations needs are supposed to be 16 weeks. "We wanted to film the whole Nations fishery, 16,000 are for selling to the second only to conservation, but instead about their connection whales, and the remaining 2,000 is for home movie in Ahousaht, but the logistics just we're almost an afterthought to DFO," sea, the land ... it's been amazing." use. didn't allow for it," said producer said Tseshaht Chief Councilor Les Sam. Part of Beach's challenge has been to Hours after the Somass Chinook Danielle Prohom Olson, whose company "They negotiated an allocation with the learn the Hinkeets Dance, which he will Agreement was signed, Hupacasath and recreational sector and the commercial perform numerous times in the film. continued on page 2 continued on page 3 r If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa War Council hosts salmon feast Page 3 P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 (17) First Nations make case for Fisheries Treaty Page 4 COLLECTION NEWSPAPER OF CANADA 1 Stewardship Plan in place for Tsuxiit Page 5 NATIONAL LIBRARY 395 WELLINGTON ST. NEC sponsors ecotourism project Page 6 K1A ON4 OTTAWA, ONTARIO CBT Programs benefit Clayoquot residents . Page 8 NEDC Business News Page 20 ISSN 0715

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Ha- Shilth -Sa newspaper is NCN War Council hosts free published by the Nut- chah -nulth LETTERS and KLECO'S Tribal Council for distribution lo Hashi /r/r-Sa will include Idlers received from its readers. All tellers MUST he salmon barbeque in Vancouver members the twelve NTC- signed by the writer and have the writer's name, address and phone number on the of everyone and acknowledge the work of it. Names can be withheld by request. Anonym., submissions will nor he Submitted by CUT aaeo Jr. ember First Nations as well as the War Council. People lined up until accented. NCN War other interested groups and Council all the food and water was distributed. We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity. Individuals. Information and Between 450 and 500 people were grammar and good taste. We will uh- inite(y a pt publish letters dealing with tribal original work contained in this Vancouver -The Nuu- chah -nulth War or personal diapason or issues that are critical of Nun- chah -ninth Individuals or Council hosted a free salmon barbaque served.Lots newspaper is copyright and may of Nmm.ahah-nulth -aht from groups. on a rainy Saturday afternoon, August Vancouver and Vancouver Island shared not be reproduced without written opinions expressed in letters to the editor are purely those of the All 28th at Oppenheimer Park in in the meal and enjoyed each other's permission from: and will not necessarily coincide with the views or policies of the Nnu- writer Vancouver. company despite the foul weather.. Nuu- chah- nulth'i tribal Council na/tlr Tribal Council or its member First Nations. ¡ chab- The min did not diminish the spirits of Uukwakum (Ahousaht rye¢. Corbett P.O. Box 1383, the volunteers nor did it George) also paid a visit moiler his I discourage the !. Port Alberni, B.C. Lau & Orden), Johnny Tootall also over 400 people who came to cal. support and encouragement. One 1 'I-.>:-,pg ° _ ... :, features Mowachaht's Duane Howard The War Council held this barbaque volunteer overheard a man say, "I'm V9Y 7M2. to - ' proud to be Nuu-chah -nulth" as he see Telephone: (250) 724 -5757 Ail 4, 774'0 playing an Elder, and twelve Ahousaht re-connect with Quu -as living away Erma Robinson and a team of volunteers prepare a feast for people as his runt. stark Fax: (250) -21 Oint ö. members singers, dancers, and from home as well as draw attention tu In contrast to the living away from home in Vancouver. .. extras. the many social issues impoverished neighbourhood, volunteers that plague Web page: ,eineerasehahnulth nog were Nuu- chah -ninth, mush of the Knowledgeable Aboriginal Youth Steve Lucas, Guy Louie, Hutch Sam, indigenous people in urban centres. could not help but feel humbled and t honoured donations and support came from other Association, Dolly Watts of Lilliget and Wally Thomas sing in the movie, to be doing something small to 2004 Subscription rates: nations and organizations. Feast House and many friends and and Thomas and Savannah Sam are The War Council held this help. $35.00 per year in Canada and 540. Emic Croy and Isaac Alec of the Simla relatives of War Council members. featured dancers. to "It's tough being down here. In barbaque re- connect with Nation donated fresh spring The War Council is now talking about year U.S.A. and 545. /year foreign "I've had a lot of fun spending the past country that is supposed to be all about salmon. Quu -as living1 vin g away from home hosting meals in other urban centres in countries. Payable to the Nuu .ahah - two days leaching Adam how to do the equity, fairness and compassion, its Leah George of the Tsleil- Waumth as well as draw attention to the the future. "I would like to go back in nulth Tribal Council. inkects," said Thomas Sam, who will tough to see our pimple. Indian people ranged for the donation of 50 cases of the winter, after the Christmas season be shown along with his sister many rial issues that plague living like this. We need to do more," tined salmon. Donations of froze dies down. It would be good to bring Manager / Editor, Savannah, dancing with Adam in the indigenous people in urban said Cliff Alice. Jr. smoked and canned salmon also came from Emily Recalma and Linda recently-hunted game meat," said Cliff Southern Region Reporter movie. "He's a really nice guy, always centres. Oppenheimer Park was chosen Thomas. Financial contributions came from the Atleo. Jr. "For future events we will David Who ob,r joking around. It was really exciting. spec fatly because 't wowed II the k/' Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the Western work dour with our Ha'wiih to ensure (250) 724-5757 One of the best experiences I've ever Originally, this event was planned for War Council to connect with thou Canada Wilderness Committee and the more NCN support. The Ili with have Fax: (250) 723 -0463 had," he said. last year but did not happen due to deepest in need of good, healthy, Shawn Atleo meets with producer Danielle Prohom -Olson i Summit Chief Negotiators Additional an ability to gather the people in ways aiurhartieoaechahnular. erg "This will rally put Ahousaht on the numerous logistical obstacles. traditional west coast food. The and Adam Beach on the set in Ahousaht donations and support came from we can only imagine; said 4 map, and good opportunity for us to hs year, with the organizing efforts of downtown eastsìdr (DIES), once a Kitchen Entertainment Canada on CHUM stations such as a barb. t Administration Assistant Sink Inc. is in develop name as Ahousaht singers," Wyanugsiiwe (Crystal Sutherland) and thriving urban is now for charge of the SI million movie budget 'scull and Bravo! in the Spring. said Wally Thomas, who being the poorest postal code in Canada. Mrs. Annie Walk recently cadre of Vancouver-based volunteers, Chinook agreement .. continued from page 1 Johnny Tootall is being funded by As well as stars Adam Beach and Sheila released a CD of Ahousaht songs. "It's the barbeque went off without a hitch. Government cutbacks since the 1970s (250)7_4 -5757 said. - Tushaht fishers were out on the waters CHUM television group, owners of the Toasty (Thunder heart, Dream Keeler. been rally nice to get to know Adam Volunteers started to set up at the park led to the release of many Fax: (250) 723 -0463 taking the first 8.000 fish from their 'The original TAC was 44,000 which NewVI television station in Victoria Skin ',biker, and a regular rota in TV's Beach. give him advice on how to about 10:30 AM with the serving of institutionalised psychiatric patients who hashltth (a)mmchohn ulrh. erg economic allocation in only five hours, we estimated be our who, as pan of their licensing hartsued salmon, salad, rice and flooded the DIES. Reductions in 51.10/16.. generating $209,000 needs. Because what happened with agreement. have to allocate funds to bannock at 12:30 PM. The Tkleil- affordable housing in other parts of ig of Coma] Region Reporter for the local economy. the sockeye, many of us don't have produce locally-made television Waututh Nation had previously given its Vancouver also contributed to the Denise August "We just felt that because we lost the enough salmon for thew said productions. blessing and Delbert Guerin of concentration of poverty in the DIES. ('_50)725 -2120 -Fax: (250) 725-2110 whole sockeye fishery this summer we Sayers. -The kind of numbers of fish Musqueam hand to welcome Although a majority of the volunteers was. we need has grown. Our population has *New!* dean -sr nuuehahnefiAotg "It has taken over two years of would make do with the agreement, but n y1 w- - we certainly weren't happy with the gotta bigger, and there are more feasts preparations and writing e'l`aL= Northern Region Reporter umbers," said Hupacasath Chief happening because of our cultural numerous draft scripts before we - a-:-a- reawakening but the allocation has Brian Tate a Councilor Judy Sayers. "But in light of started filming," said Olson, remained the same for the past 12 (250) 283 -2012 - Fax (250 283 -7330 the late how, we were willing to accept years," she said. hhtato ar::e:I:ohnulth.org adding the film was originally to k I'I"R*``t`+ what was there and make the opportunity Another wrinkle is the fact that the be about a Tlukx area journey, -_ available to our members," she said. DFO likes to du things on their own. recreational fishery does not have an Audio / Video Technician but due to cultural sensitivities mI.S I¡'I= "' Yfl They never to you and solicit actual allocation, but radio an Mike Watts was changed to its current d cone you opinion. They come to sou with a fait- r -expected catch-. said South Coast (250) 724 -5757 plotline. isa dP accompli. And say 'this is how it is'. Fisheries Manager Pd Lauchbeum. Pax: (250) 723 -0463 : r ì They never actually negotiate," said The sports sector can take more than mwalis(rg nimehSomass River seven days a Still, Towell urges people to confect Muchalaht Marina, Gold River Wharf and leave home fora few days and wouldn't negotiating an agreement for next year week like they were this year. Under the the SPCA if they are willing to give up other sites. he able to care for the dog. Charlie says building strong businesses, we "I really have to commend Tseshaht for old agreement the net would only be strays. "We will arrange to meet the lames and other Mowachaht / Muchalaht they wanted to send the pup somewhere we want your taking the lead on roadside sales and there two or three days a week. But I boat in Tofu. and fake the animals fisheries workers will make daily patrols where it would be checked over and proving it's a viable way for us to know the problem is with DFO," he from there," she says, "especially pups of Muchalat Inlet and Nootka Sound in help build stronger communities, cared for. Titian transported the pup to make money off our fishery without said. with no homes. the MMFN Fisheries Patrol vessel "We- DFO involvement," he said. Without an agreement in place, UFO Rut- Sub -Nap', canoes or other vessels, to business to and ultimately, a stronger "Although the roadside sales helped a Fisheries Managers and biologists are help provide protection for the whale few people make some money this sable to collect data needed for in- To all Ahousaht members living in Port Alberni from deliberate interactions by the public. to the British Columbia. summer, it's only 20 or 30 people out season nagem nt. According to some There is a community consultation meeting regarding the new According plan, MMFN guardians Intercept any vessels going ro or in of 1000," said Sam. "We want our biologistsaologist who didn't want to be named, proposed Ahousaht Election Code. will succeed. the area occupied by the killer whale, and entire communities to be Involved In the lack of catch dam from First Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 6 PM precisely at the Port Alberni request they alter course to avoid the area For more information or to request an the fishery, not not a few, and that's Nations has made their jobs incredibly Friendship Center currently occupied by the killer whale, or what a pilot sales agreement is all difficult as they try to determine current application guide please contact: Please inform your family, friends who are members of equest the vessel leave the immediate about," he said. and important data needed to Ahousaht. area if in the vicinity of the whale. They "One of these days we hope to forc,slfuture runs. BC Hydro Aboriginal Relations members encouraged will provide boaters with special boating negotiate a multi -year agreement that "If there's conservation issue, we're All to attend this very important meeting. 6911 Southpoint Drive, 16th Floor guideline handouts, and offer advice on will meet our needs," said Hupacasath always the first to pull our nets," said See you there- Bring some chums. where to travel, where to not travel and Burnaby, B.C. V3N 4X8 Chief Councilor Judy Sayers. "The Sam- "We did it a few years ago with routes to to anomie their destination 1 -0161 kind of uncertainty we face every year Chinook, and we did it this year for the Toll-Free: 877 461 void the killer whale. is devastating. People want to gout sockeye: he said. "We want an Fax: 604 528 -2822 McIntosh, Norton, Williams, CGA's Mowachaht/Muchalaht Fisheries and buy boats and net, but how can agreementoe," we can boor two every year. Certified guardian will observe, record and report Email: john.emeryl8bchydro.com they take out a loan without long -range A set percentage of the ern. We need to violations of the Marine Mammal certainty. The numbers can change be certain we have something to General Regulations to the Mowachaht/ Visit our Web site for further information. every year, but the ability to fish omse' Accountants "Specializing in First Nations ` Muchalaht Council of Chiefs, DFO eligible applicants will be selected by an impartial shouldn't depend on these one -year `Well he waiting for the 2006 Nuu- ' Conservation & Protection staff, and the evaluation tear. agreements. It's really frustrating," she chah-nulth court case but that's a long l taxation, auditing & J RCMP. necessary. Any persons or said. "If we can't have a full treaty ways off," FCGA, CAFM said Sayers. "So in the lay R Norton, semis deliberately interacting with the then give us a fish treaty so our meantime we're willing to negotiate strategic management Cory McIntosh. CGA CAFM, CFP killer whale will be recorded by video community can do long -range agreements. DFO has never been able camera. Video recordings will be economic development Mike K. Williams, CGA, DipIT planning," in the fishery. to address our needs fully. We were provided to the Mowachabt/Muchalaht We certainly can't put any willing money into to accept this Chinook Council of Chiefs and to DFO C&P for BC hydro W Br:p60Br21 .024 2nd Floor, 4445 Gertrude St. unless we know we have the ability agreement to provide the economic enforcement Aoa.tlet rcpsqa4 -m1 to ell" opportunities to our members, but Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 617 MMFN rs will also be on call to /ard Mincing nt -11105 www.bchydro.com According to Tseehaht Chief Councilor we've got a huge battle ahead of us to assist boaters who come in contact with Page 6 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 September 9, 2004 - Ha- Shilth -Set - Page 7 PRIVATE SECONDARY Education - ha -ho -pa M TRAINING SCHOOLS Sports - ?ira- cap -mis Tournaments 4. I r there area growing number of private Post Secondary (P/S) Sr. Men's & Women's Ball Hockey Tournament NEC Sponsors Ecotourism Project training schools in BC. Any adults considering enrolling in - courses at one (these private schools should be aware of the Tseshaht big 10 Sports Extravaganza In Memory of Barry Thompson (Bear) & Arthur Thompson the host,. Development By Jack Little "complications" listed below: Corporation. Terry Hood also facilitated By Gina Pearson. for Ha- Shilth -Sa £nnÍn: Most of these schools do not qualify for provincial funding as public Introduction to Aboriginal Tourism. Recreation Coordinator Í the colleges and universities do. The tuition costs, therefore, are very much higher 4a3Y September 24, 25 & 26th Donna Hill who is one of the few Kuper Island: Participants from Nun - than at public schools. These schools arc private businesses. The tuition is also 3 Maid Slabs Gym - Port Alberni accredited Interpreters in BC and The Tseshaht First Nation held its first chap -nulth and Salish recently gathered high to provide a profit for the schools' owners.. Men's Entry Fee: jlai.t Canada facilitated the Interpreter ever big 10 Day Sports Event in the schools do not have transfer credit to a at Kuper Island at the Penelakut School. ¡SWAMI: The courses at these private $400 12 segment. Alberni Valley all last week. The (Maximum teams) p at therefore do net qualify ' This intensive three- week public university or college. The courses these schools 9 Y was scheduled to Valdes purpose of this event was to bring guests f Prize Payout: A field trip Post SecondarySecond P/S program with emcombination of both for NTC ) funding.Be Island, where protocol was witnessed into our Valley, and provide sports Is1 Place 1300 based on 12 classroom setting and actual field- First Nations: The First Nations' budgets to adult training are not very large. The $ teams) and implemented by NEC and the local act yd es of interest for any and all who work. First Nations therefore cannot provide much if any financial assistance to members Women's EntryY Fee: First Nation. Hereditary Chief Richard take a liking to sports. The decision to v Jack Little Sr. from Ahousaht and wishing to attend private training schools. ' * $350 Maximum 6 teams Thomas of the Lyackson First Nation carry out this event Iron, d William Jones from Pattinuhl were Student leaug: Many students attending private training schools must take out Prize Payout: ay traditionally welcomed the participants suggestion by Recreation Coordinator, student loans. The student loans are set up to mainly support students in public . was held from two of the participants. It Gina Pearson and the final decision to their traditional territory. Chief Shan Coleman is a cheque tan Ill Place 51000 (based on 6 teams) Pilot colleges where the tuition costs are much smaller. In many cases, the student loan presents August 8fu to the 20, 2004. The Thomas shared a brief history of the came from the Tseshaht Recreation Other individual cash prizes will barely cover tuition at the private training school and there is lisle, if any, of behalf of Weyerhaeuser Incorporated to will be awarded Project was designed to provide decimation his ancestral lands as their Committee. The decision of the sports Entry Fee must be paid before first of the loan left to cover living costs. As above, the First Nation and the NTC can Gina Pearson. Gina was fund raising game excellent hands -on opportunity for lands, home and longhose have been events that would take place were Tseshaht recreation cash or certified check only accepted usually not provide living support for these courses. Student loans arc LOANS. equipment those interested in developing and or vandalized. He then said he is looking chosen by the committee on what would forfor theIke gymnasium such as fitness and For rules. rasters and questions please contact The loan must be paid back, whether the student completes the course or not. starting their own tourism business. forward to the report and be of interest to any and all teams. "Our training equipment and fitness Colleen Thompson $V 250.618.1127 or email cdl [email protected] If you are considering enrolling in a private training school, first 'lease - recommendations the participants would choices for the sports were Ski-Pitch, workshops for all ages and for activities contact Kelly Johnsen. Vicky Watts or Blair Thompson at the NTC 1- 877 -677- Iris Lucas @ 250.726.7780 or email - lueassk, island net The students learned first hand you are welcome to Ball Hockey, Basketball and Sr. "C" within the Tseshaht community. be making and said or 250-724 -5757. J131 Division Tseshaht would a As a family our goal for this tournament is to bring awareness in a classroom and actual dig clams and access other resources Fast-Fitch." The committee like to send out very knowing gracious thank you to Weyerhaeuser for fieldwork setting the many should you want some of our food. how these events have taken and attention to both Speed Racing and Cancer. place frequently in the Valley are what the kind t'Is 11 and they look aspects on Aboriginal Cultural Other field trips included a visit to the ELEMENTARY SECONDARY ACTIVITY, helped to make the final decision. "This forward to building a new and healthy I lo'quntrourri Treaty Group, a visit to a Andrew David's All men's Ski-Pitch Tournament and Environmental Tourism is the first year for our Nation to hold environment for the Tseshaht couple of local artists who build canoes COURSE & MATERIAL FEES When: September 24, 25, & 26, 2004 opportunities, with an emphasis such an event and we hope to make it an community. Manny and Elmer Sampson and a trip to Where: Wickaninnish Field in the marine industry. schools annual Event each year." the Golf Island National Park Reserve A reminder to parents as the new school year begins, that the public from the Bccrwolves, which went to "1 began working on a proposal for this Entry Fee is $300.00 Prior to First Game (GINPR) office in Sydney BC.. Jim should not be asking you to pay for regular education activities. You have already Rudy from the Gold Hawks. The vent River There be a 15 Dennis Orr, President of the and sending it out to many will maximum of players for the roster Jackie - Morgan did a power point presentation paid for your children's education through the taxes you pay. most Sportsmanlike Team award went to businesses and companies in hopes to There will be cash and trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Native Education Centre and Frank and provided the an fee and a on the GINPR also Secondary schools usually charge activity fora scheduler the P. A. Kings and the Most Valuable provide low rate accommodations, good Based on 17 mime Brown were the instructors. Jackie is a Business Plan Study that had recently combination lock. It is optional to pay this fee. Based an 10 teams; prizes, and to this well known Player of the Slo-Pitch event went to member the Similkameen get event 1st place $1800.00 of lamer been completed. After the presentation Secondary schools may also want to charge students a textbook fee. A Denny of the Pon Alberni Steele, 1st place 51500.00 by all who would be interested. We 2nd place SI000.00 Indian Band, Okanogan Nation in the Jim and a few of his staff took the textbook fee or deposit can only be charged if a student did net return all the last 2nd place $1000.00 received great contributions from some In Junior Floor Hockey (16 years - Interior and Frank is from the Hieltsuk 3rd place S 500.00 S participants to a site in the GINPR. A year's textbooks. If the student returned all hooks last June, there should be no under), the Tla o qui aht #2 Team took 3rd place 500.00 merchants such as; Weyerhaeuser, 4th place $ 300.00 Nation (Bella Bella). Other instructors / day was also spent with Bud Bell and textbook charge. First Place, the Tla o qui aht Quality Foods, Port Alberni Parks and with special guests the For more information please contact Andrew David at 725 -4495 or leas, were Jim Smyth from staff at Sealegs Kayaking Adventures Schools and/or teachers may want to charge fees for course materials or ask Ravens taking Second and the Jr. Eagles Recreation and the Tseshaht Market. message with Vickie Amos 725 -3233 British Columbia Institute of and the participants were certified to students to bring materials from home. taking third Place. Top Scorer this @ Who I would like to take the time to say of Technology (BCIT), Donna Hill a operate a kayak. Only if a student wishes to make a project with better than basic materials thank you for your kind contributions. went to Dennis Blackbird of the specialist in Interpretation, Judy Baker a The second week Jim Smyth from can there he any material fees charged. The bast materials Raven and Top Goalie went to Knee Without your assistance, our event Softball /Basketball ID Camp marine Biologist, Bud Bell, Sealegs BCIT facilitated the business Plan should he provided by the school. frank Mate Tla o qui aht 02 Team. j. would not have been successful. I Kayaking Adventures, Anne Crocker, component. Jim is an expert in this field. There should also be no charges for activities that are part t In Junior Basketball (IS years - under), / would also like to thank Kaw T-Shins September 18, 2004 Traditional Ecological Knowledgee Ile stated that 67 to 68 % of their of a course such a field trips cstivi ies awe from the school i Coulson's took First Place, Deluder Y and design, and Magic Moments for each Specialist, Eric Malay. Hul'gtani'num students are successful small business such as swimming or gymnastics. I taking Second and the West Coast Registration can be done the day of the Camp, but providing great prizes towards this Treaty Group, Elders Manny and Elmer owners. Historically 50% of small you have any questions, please call Eileen Haggard or Challengers taking Third. Top Scorer of participant will be charged 310.00 more for registration. If event. I also sent our invitation out to Sampson and Sylvester. Athletic ID Camp deadline is September 17,2004 Augie business entrepreneurs fail. A crash at 1 -577 or this event went to Foster Coulson. Blair Thompson the NTC office, 677.1131 many different areas as far as Manitoba, Special acknowledgements for course was held for six days; Jim said 250.724.5757. In the Senor Men's Fast -Pitch event, ID Camp Date - October 2, 2004 Alberta. Saskatchewan, we received Youth welcoming and hosting the pilot project course is 12 although we had a battle with the The focus of these camps is to provide First Nation's (ages that this usually a -week replies from many and have been told go to Chief Richard Thomas of the Participants weather on Saturday, we managed to 11 - 19) the opportunity to participate in any Team BC events, and aline. teamed the basics of the we will see some of them next Lyackson First Nation and Chief Earl ADULT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION complete this event with the following focuses on the upcoming North American Indigenous Games how to do a business plan, who is your Sex' Jack of the Penelakut First Nation. NEC TNT ]rucking took First Place, (NAIG), hosted possibly in New Mexico (2006), and in the NAIL in target market, risks or SWOT analysis The Adult Graduation program is open to any adults who are over 19 when they flee are the results of our

. CBT Funded Programs Benefit Clayoquot Sound Residents Mushroom Season is Here 4 By Denise August, communities. President -Consequently we have had a Over the past ten years, the lack of By Denise August, Central Region Reporter ¡barite.' is safe, non -toxic, pretty low profile in all our communities meaningful, accessible and culturally Central Region Reporter biodegradable. renewable fuel that canca and we have about two to four hospice appropriate programming for youth Tofino- Clayoquot Biosphere frost be easily used in unmodified diesel clients a year," she said. has been consistently identified as a Uelnelet- The leaves are changing and and a a recently announced h approved funding engines. variety of other fuel The society recently we received concern 111 processes andd the kids are back in school; the berries

n $50,000 to six local applications. It is not a new fuel, when significant donation from Oceanside service.vi needs assessments in are gone but the mushrooms are back. ° in the amount of Dr Rudolf Diesel developed his diesel Hospice in l'mksv that has organizations for programs that ills Qualkvm our pities. This concern is Late summer is here) e ' J,la 'r 'bute to research, engine in 1912; he designed it to run on permitted them to hire Kim Hoag as our home out by socio-economic statistics The popularity of mushroom picking to !c.i ice] peanut oil. first coordinator. The Directors hope earn extra income has grown in leaps training/education and support that rank our communities among the Li 7 either as a a sustainable development, conservation Biodiesel can he used that Kim will help us with outreach and worst in the province for almost all and bounds over the past ten years. substitute for conventional diesel, or as public education, and also obtain more and social des elope.. indicators of children and youth al In the late 1980s and early 19905 a Strike continues at Pacific Rim an additive. In both its pure and blended stable funding. She was instrumental in handful of would scour the The following is a brief overview of risk. There is a strong and urgent need pickers forms, biodiesel reduces the emissions organizing the initial draft our CBT second growth three successful projects: of for programming that builds life forests filling. Once- gallon of air toxins, CO2 /greenhouse gases, grant proposal. The CBT grant will help pails with golden chanterelle National Park Reserve West Coast Biodiesel Collective skills, leadership capacity and pre- particulate matter, carbon monoxide, us fund advertising and will also help mushrooms. If they knew what they to offset the extra workload faced by the Project employment skills, that encourages By Denise August, hydrocarbons and black smoke from with travel costs to out -lying were doing and were familiar with the onagers. Tofino Long Beach Chamber of awareness and prevention of risky Central Region Reporter (TLBCC) with the support vehicles. communities. picking grounds, they could easily make Green Point Campground, the beaches Commerce behaviors, and that promotes cross- { is in of the fog-drenched coastal areas, yet most ofa number fregio l organizations Diesel currently being used all an extra few hundred dollars over a Long Beach and walking trails in the Long Beach cultural exchange. proposal aims -After three weeks of strike to a Our of the mushrooms have been picked. and businesses is initiating and the West Coast communities fuel Clayoquot Biosphere Trust weekend. sent., assented Parks employees rest and the Broken Group Islands unit to help address need. umber of uses such as vehicles (land this Today, Since early August pickers on the coast of the park remain open for the -sponsoring the first phase of the West recently announced it approved with fewer full -time jobs continue to walk the picket line ìn a Established in 1995, the have been busy filling their pails. Coast Biodiesel Collective (WCBC) and water) and generators for power available, more and more people are series of rotating strike actions with no enjoyment of visitors. There are some funding in the amount of 550,000 Wickaninnish Community School (back -up and primary). If processing turtling tt seasonal harvesting of the Commercial buyers, usually parked near impacts to services. with the Project. to six local organizations for end in sight. The Public Service Society (WCSS) is a non -profit the Tofino/Ucluelet junction were not cancellation TLBCC will facilitate the research and biodiesel locally is feasible we can renewable resources as a means of extra Alliance of Canada (PSAC) is of interpretive programs programs that contribute to society. WCSS provides affordable yet buying but that wasn't stopping authoring ofa feasibility study and begin to replace the standard diesel, income. From clam digging to berry demanding fair wages and benefits for and the closure of the Wickaninnish research, training education and education, cultural, recreation. resourceful pickers; they sold their is business plan that would establish a which will mean fewer CO2 emissions, picking and mushroom picking to salal its embers while Parks Canada says Interpretive Centre. It for this reason employment and social for product to the finer restaurants on the pickets regional bodiesel processing operation etc. For the more remote communities support sustainable development, programs picking, practical people find ways to PSAC's demands are excessive. Both have been encouraging visitors coast at around $2 /pound. to service all nine Wert Coast this will also mean safer transportation conservation and social children, youth, adults and families in make ends meet sides back their claims with meinen not to pay for parking paris. "They are Though the first crops of mushrooms Communities. In addition to of fuel. development. Tof o and outlying communities in There are more people out competing studies and reports. not getting all of the services the money arc comm. to diversifying our economy and creating Pacific Rim Hospice Society Clayoquot Sound. with each other, racing to the 'hot spots' ise intended to pay for." says Johansen. A charitable society on the West coast themselves over the season. They go a The West Coast Trail remains open to skilled 'green' jobs, the West Coast Its Nancy Reeves has agreed to come WCSS aims to provide local youth to clean them out before someone else gv After three weeks of strike action Pacific gets there. A drive little harder to find in abundance but the public. Although tmilhead staff are Biodiesel Project offers an since 1993 the Rim Hospice to our area to share her expertise with with new leadership and life skills, down some of the unionized Parks employees are there. are set environmentally responsible solution to Society provides a program of care for and to strengthen the resources logging roads in the Ucluelet area they Mushroom ekes not to give visitor orientations, the community on grief, lass, and continue to walk the picket line according to abundance and quality. trail availableinformation is being provided m a our local and worldwide dependence on individuals and their families facing bereavement. Dr. Reeves, available to youth at risk. We envision shows evidence of pickers everywhere. When they're plentiful they fetch in a series of rotating strike band out non-renewable Posed fuels. While the crisis of a life- tlrntning illness. psychotherapist at the University of a program with several distinct Pullouts along the side of the road are anywhere from $1 to S2 per pound. The actions with no end in sight As of Labour Day Monday, PSAC building this local capacity we can It also offers support for people who Victoria, will ensure that the workshop components including after -school littered with mushroom cuttings, food wrappers and beer price also drops after heavy rains Pest A t, Ly Ed anti p its parks showcase a working model of are experiencing grief due to the loss is expressly for our community and it's workshops, drop -in activities, the cans. because the mushrooms weigh more and Parks employee Silva Johanson says employees arc 'standing down' sustainable development to the million of a loved one. diverse population It will be open to nation ofa youth advisory council There are people become more abundant When they are they never know when they will be Revenue Canada will be M a legal strike plus visitors our region attracts offer local and everyone. and other volunteer committees, and a more out area, dry and clean the price can rise called to Me picket line until maybe the position on Wednesday, September 8. annually. aptspiritual support forthe patient and Sally Hodgens, a mired Registered poaTMsummer employment- training competing with each other, to $4 per pound.. night before. She says they average Edwards says if Revenue Canada were The vision for the West Coast family. Their approach is to focus on Nurse from Port Alberni, will facilitate program racing to the `hot spots' to clean Mushroom picking can he dangerous. about week few hours successful in securing a deal then Biodiesel Collective is to process the four times a for a quality of life rather than a cure for hospice Volunteer Training. Training of WCSS has divided the Life Skills and them out before someone else One must know their way around a each time. perhaps the door would be open for regions waste commercial- kitchen progressive and advanced disease. They new volunteers is scheduled for Leadership program into the three gets there. particular area; the risk of getting lost is Though the strike carried through the Parks employees to secure a similar grease into btdiesel to provide locally affirm each individual's tight to die with September 24, 25, 26 and October 1, 2, phases described below. high. Survival equipment and skills are Labour Day long weekend, campers and deal. Revenue Canada, who has beer in produced fuel to all West Coast dignity, free pain and to he informed 3. This 40 -hour training consists of of Phase I: a program design Chanterelle mushrooms are found also important. Autumn nights in the vacationers continued to enjoy their Conciliation, will return to the table commmities and visitors. In addition to and to participate in decision affecting understanding the stages of dying, phase (September - December, 2004) throughout North America and are forest can be wet and cold. West Coast wilderness experience with September 7. educating the public about alternatives their care. They have offered four companionship with the dying and during which WCSS will work with particularly abundant on the coast in Novice pickers should go out with little discomfort due to the sake. "We She explained Parks employees have to non-renewable fossil fuels and how training sessions to date.. working with families, identifying partner agencies and with young coniferous forests. Usually appearing experienced pickers or visit a mushroom know people spend a lot of time, been without a contract since August 4, local capacity can he built this project "Until recently ,have been a resources pertaining to death and grief. people to design the program and its in late August or early September, the buying station to see what they will be planning and money for their vacatio 2003, more than a year 'here are also has potential to export the WCBC completely volunteer orgnvatien with This training.. always, is open to delivery arrangements (CBT is cheddar-cheese coloured fungus is looking for and team proper harvesting and we don want to roin that," says n about 4,500 federal parks employees itself as a model of sustainable business no Vera paid staff," says Webb, members from all communities within considered choice among mushroom methods. Chanterelles can easily be Johansen across Canada." she said. "And there and community development to other funding this portion consisting of the Biosphere region. Canada employees considerable outreach with both youth fanciers. mistaken for poisonous look-alike She went on to say that while park are 26,000 Revenue There will also be a Self-Care (affecting such things as Food and program delivery agencies). This year the season started early on mushrooms. goers are not being inconvenienced, Workshop instructed by Cathy White Inspectors, Employment Insurance, etc.) Phase 2: program Park Mangers certainly do feel it. and Signy Cohen, local instructors and They are the ones putting in overtime to ready to walk out in two days...we're practitioners of therapeutic touch and implementation phase during which Elders retaining language make up for short staff as they work to passing the baton, wé ve had our kick at SmartWood healing touch. In 2003 Cathy and Sigay WCSS will deliver the program, that our language is the only keep the park attractions and the West the can and now wire waidng to see and Tate mean is gave a workshop in Hot Springs Cove as assess its results.. plan further By Brian way they can communicate some days," Coast Trail open to the public. She says what happens when the big guns are follow-op self-care after the Suicide work. Northern Region Reporter said Delores. "The Elders go really staff have been brought in from Victoria there Awareness and Prevention Workshop Phase two of the program includes happy when they hear our language, they Public Notice of Annual of offering an after-school leadership Showmen us The Elders in Rainbow Audit held in Torino. have communicated more and get really Wickaninnish Community School group twice a week for 10 young Gardens )Tsawaayuus) have had special happy when they remember something Jane Peter celebrates 85th Birthday lisaak's Forest Operations in Society's Life people including workshops on topics visits in the last few months from Skills and Leadership or someone," she said. "This makes me such as communication, Delores Keitlah. These special visits sister to lane. Program conflict feel good, it feels good on the slob I By Brian Tate Clayoquot Sound for FSC Certification with resolution, healthy relationships, include speaking traditional language After the passing of her husband 1956, The WCSS, in consultation treat the Elders the way I want to be Northern Region Reporter with Delores who is a fluent speaker. lane remarried Solomon Peter several community members and from recent nutrition, suicide prevention and treated," said Keitlah. 1 Delores has been volunteering now for years later and now resides on Ucluelet The Smart Wood Program of the Rainforest Alliance will conduct an annual audit of community needs assessments, realizes alcohol and drug awareness; Delores has been working with Emma Ucluelet - On Friday September 3 in the several months and works along side First Nations reserve out on what is lisaak's forestry operations in the Clayoquot Sound of Vancouver Island, British that there is a desperate need for leadership training; volunteering in McKay, Paul Touchie, Clifford (Pinky) Ucluelet First Nations hall Darlene Amos and Stella George and known as 'the point' with her son Columbia, in September of 2004. programs and services aimed at young the community, including a homework George of Ucluelet, Jim Knighton of approximately 60 family members and works everyday with the elders from Steven. Natisha McCarthy is the The forest managemen certification audit people in our communities. The buddy program where senior students Ditidaht, and Robert Thomas of friends celebrated lane Peters birthday, will be based on conditions and corrective various First Nations. daughter of Gina Gorge and celebrates action requests identified through SmartWood auditing of lisaak. Based on the WCSS is planning on offering youth a are empowered to share their About.[. She feels there is a morale who shares this day with daughter "Sometimes the Elders get lonely when her 22nd birthday with her great grand audit. SmaaWtttd will determine whether lisaak meets the tens of their FSC safe, drug and alcohol fee place to go, knowledge and mentor younger improvement with these individuals Evangeline and great grand daughter they have no one to speak to and what I mother and has two children of her own certificate. where caring staff are available to students; establishment ofa Youth through traditional speaking. Natisha McCarthy. Five generations of up to participate making the fifth generation of Jane's assist youth, life skills and leadership Advisory Council (VAC): an her family had shown Two assessors, including a forearm and a social / aboriginal specialist will conduct Tsswaayuas family. Evangeline was bom the tenth is opportunity to and celebrate the three birthdays. the audit between September [mining provided and youth are for youth voice their Elders Lvzy 20 and October 1, 2004. They will be on -site from from the Bob family child to lane and Henry Tate celebrates empowered to make positive choices in opinions and have their issues heard lane Peter comes September 20 through September 22. Happy in Pequachin. In 1938 she marled Henry 50th birthday with her mother on their lives. Through experiential by the community and the District of Emma her Tate and moved to Clo-ose where she had four boys with Interested individuals and organizations arc invited to: learning, youth will be taught social, Tofino's Council; and the creation of McKay, this day. Evangeline volunteer had eleven children. Hazel who married Gordon Glendale and they arc Bony, Provide comments about Bleak', educational and work place preparatory more drop -in activities on the operations to SmaOWood Chief Ronnie George, David and Fran and Christopher and Steven who is weekends Delores Billy Assessment Team member Tawney Lem, by e-mail to tawneylem O telus.net, skills throughout the program. With for at -risk youth ages I h - Keiah, Paul Tate, Steven Tate, Robin and Trudy Tate, now passed on. by fax to 250 -923 -0727, or by phone at 250 -723 -0708; OR the support of local agencies and IS years, including recreational Touchie, Jim Joan and Wojtek Monads Eileen The family of lane. Evangeline and program funding will be providing the opportunities, movie nights, dances Talk with the assessors during the audit period to Knighton Touchie, Evangeline Tate, and Barbara Natisha would like to say they very provide young people of Tofino, °pinata and and special trips. information. This can be arranged by contacting Tawney Lem at the numbers and Tate and she had two children pass on much and appreciate the work and Esowista more opportunities to thrive Phase It a summer above. Margaret Paul and Phyllis Tate. cooking of Brenda Jack and says Thank as responsible citizens We are aiming employment program during which Frieda Page and family traveled from You to her. The family would like to say Further information about FSC can he obtained at or by contacting Jim McCarthy to a youth participants of provide variety of pre-teen and will have an Duncan to help celebrate her aunt's thank you to Vicky Hayes for her FSC Canada at jmecarthy(,ff aada.org or by phone at 416 -778 -5568 ext 22. youth activities to commence in opportunity to put their new skills into birthday. Frieda is a niece to lane cooking and help as well. Information about SmartWOOd can be obtained at or by contacting Richard Donovan January, 2005 until August, 2005. practice. through her mother (Agnes) who was at 802 '434 -5491 or by e-mail at sd(rOsmamvood.org.

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Page 10 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 September 9, 2004 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 11 Memorial Potlatch for Tom Dick and Tyson Jack has large turnout WestEx drops Tofino /Vancouver Popular Ucluelet Mini Aquarium By Brian Tate floor Northern Region Reporter and whnow to performso 8s air passenger service Draws Thousands of Visitors and dances or come ay a few words on By Denise August, says, "As pan of the deal, we have Veronica Dick of how they have a connection to the By Denise August, - -V Dawns- Central Region Reporter agreed to honour all outstanding contract Memorial family. Central Region Reporter Mowachaht/Muchalaht held a rates,. tickets and free vouchers that Edwin and Trudy hank came forward Potlatch for her late husband Tom Dick WestEx has offered to their customers Louie Joseph Sr. speaking on their Tofino- WestEx Airlines announced Ucluelet- "...fun, and late grandson Tyson lack who was with and clients." interactive, behalf. Joseph George and Wally recently Mai it has withdrawn from educational. Good work, the son of Chuck lack and Michelle In their media well done!" scheduled Van...user joint release, Northern Johnson. Relatives and friends of the Thomas both sang prayer song before Iona, passenger These are the kinds of comments that o Hawk Aviation and WestEx ay. family came from near and far to Louie spoke to Veronica and her family. win ice n order to fern on the Ill an be fund in the guestbook of 'Passengers should not notice much of a by speaking to the family "The family would like to thank Air Ambulance operations and Ucluelet's newest attraction, the participate difference, the cheek. at both locations Ucluelet and or performing songs and dances. Veronica and her late husband for their xcls contract flights. Northern Mini Aquarium. Featuring more than will remain the same, Northern Hawk is Veronica's sister Julia Lucas and her generosity," said Louie. "Tom had Hawk Aviation, a company that offered 120 species of local ocean creatures and fish to feed 400 people implementing an online reservation husband Simon Lucas helped with the donated enough TofinVancouven air service on a plants, the Mini Aquarium hiss been that were searching for their daughter system, all vouchers and contract rows party by overseeing the cultural portions charter basis, took over the scheduled drawing large crowds since the day it (Connie Manuel) up in the Megan Aran;' and the regular rate of 5136 all inclusive for the evening. air service on June 2n after three weeks opened in May he said "The family would like to help me-way will still be honoured' With the gymnasium full of friends and of discussions with WestEx. The manager describes the aquarium as for dinner to be served, you out with woken of their I would like to thank the communities family wailing Julie Foster. Marketing for a pilot project. Diver Phil Bucker, security appreciation,- said Louie. of Tofino and Ucluelet, our passengers the doors were dosed and WestEx/Nonhem Hawk. says WestEx owner of Living Elementsis Research guard not laming anyone in or "this next issue I would like to tell you and all the friends we have made for Landing suffered financial problems and, in her based in Vancouver, earned his living the Simon Lucas starts to speak. about has to deal with history. I believe supporting us and continuing to support words, a handle takeover. She says past ten yeas collecting specimens for ^uasThis man the family is honouring it goes way back to the 1940's. My Northern Hawk Aviation. They will take passenger air service from Tofino is other aquariums and collectors. Ile tonight, he was in tune with his parents friend is sitting over there right now, so this service to an even higher level in w. active enough during the summer to wanted to open small operation to and their kachings. lie had two Can you help me sing happy birthday to customer and community make it a viable business but slows gauge the market," explains the songs and dances and you Cecilia Savoy," said Lucas. John Paul holds sideline of father Tom Dick, support Foot gwayac'iik daring the winter months. said one now," said Simon. In a very loud chorus the audience all Pal pictures of Tyson anger, `and we now know there or will witness James and Roman Frank hold Jack, "When told Northern Hawk Aviation currently flies sang happy birthday to Cecilia as she that the Tofino service was definitely is interest" The plan he says As soon as he finished speaking the were on a daily schedule leaving Vancouver and Veronica's mother sisters but behalf of the family. going to be dropped our first concern is to build a large facility in two years to drums go and the song begins, out of roiled and tears of joy rolled down her South Terminal at 1:30 and arriving at also Noah Thous was Veronicas uncle "I have seen a young man go about was for our passengers. As such we h nowhere several high pitched whistle's face as she sat with her husband Max expand the business. A on our fathers side family," said helping over the past few days and he Tofino Airport at 2:15. Departure from of the approached Northern Hawk to take on The current facility is located on the start to blow signifying the wolves are Savoy. Tofino is at 2.45 with Vancouver arrival Larry. " We would like to singe healing has done so without a whimper or e in In our el in the building. Everyone is silent adand Next on the floor were John and the services its entirety. waterfront next to the government dock. song to Veronica, Chuck and Michelle," complaint. This young man has been at 3:30. Foster says if this schedule listening as the gwayac'iik slowly make Ramona Mark and standing with them opinion, they are the best air carrier In It draws salt water right from the inlet, he said. living with cancer for some time now deal work for a group the aircraft arc then way around the audience. were the Campbell family, Dick family Vancouver and excel in customer circulates it through its 28 tanks and After the healing song the Thomas and he has worked very hard to help also available for charter at an After the gwayac'iik have left the and Nan VI Johnson and Chris Jules of service and community sullen.' said turns the weer hack to the inlet. J11 family then performed several songs and his Mother out. This young man is an approximate cost of $1000 for a Nav to building Simon explains what has Kyuquot. Dave Frank, Director of Business Cover charge for a visit to the aquarium Visitors play in the anemone tide dances Mat Wally and Marshall Thomas aspiration to me tocontiscontinue to work between Tofino and Vancouver. happened. "Our people today probably "Uncle Tom would be proud of what we Development of West,. is $2 for e child, $4 for adults or $lo for pool at the Ucluelet Aquarium had composed. no matter what the situation the young For reservations call toll free at 1 -866- do not fully understand the power of the are doing, the reason we arc heree ism let Northern Hawk is a British Columbia - a family. Season's passes are available Kelley John and ferry lack were asked manI I speak of is Pat lames he has 221 -8181 or 604 -222 -8132. The Tofino pretty tough questions. In fact, the gwayac'iik. He has spoken to us and his the families hleknow John and Ramona arc based company that says it's committed at cost of $6 /child, $12/adult, and to come forward and sing while their helped his mother and the family out office at the airport is only staffed collection the aq.ritim is so diverse message to the family is to stop the legal parents of a child who is of to delivering safe, reliable and friendly families from Kyuquot, Ehattesaht, and immensely. $30 /family. Once in the door visitors then care prprobably a few plants m manning." said Lucas. Mowachaht/Muchalaht decent. Because shortly before and after arrival and Mowachaht/Muchalaht danced. Chuck and Michelle thanked various service at an affordable price. Northern may gaze into the tanks and view sea creatures that even long -time locals The picture of late Tom Dick was held addle hardship the mother faced she Hawk departure times. Ben lack Sr. spoke on behalf of Mark individuals for all their help when Aviation Owner Roland Kluge stars, jelly fish, octopus, the 80 year -old have never seen. by his son lohn Paul and the two could not take cam of this child, so our Jack and levy lack Sr. "Torn was they lost their son Tyson.""The young rockfish, the three-eyed crab and other While the aquarium opened May 15 of pictures of late Tyson lack were held by Uncle Tom being a family man and always the fuss on the water or in the family here thanks Angle Johnson for finfish and shellfish. this year, business didn't pick up until Pat lames and Roman Frank and were always took care ordure who needed river to help search, he had a good heart all his help when it was needed," said Included with each display pre data the summer months. It has been brought around the audience to view help. So he would be proud that the that way: said Ben. "Mark here is very Simon. "The young family also Rod sheers thar derv,. the contents Mlle desert. as very brisk in July and When the pictures were put away the family has stepped forward to take care close related to Chuck and his son Blair, and Caroline Allen for taking care of exhibit and other educational August. Several school grumps and hlowachaht/Muchalaht singers sang of another family member. We as a so he and my brother would like to give them and fading them." he said. sya. 4116!"r information. There are hands. summer amps have visited along with dinner songs while the ladies served the family hope that you as out. people ^4 him a name," he said. "That name is Ti- Margarita James and Arnold James T ZapF a _' displays where table -like tanks hold An estimated 4000 people guests. Several other First Nations such continue to look after family and not let b< m- chiilth, it means holding up the came forward and gave Chuck and anemones, sea cucumbers, have visited the ' aquarium with an as Hesquiabt and Ahousaht also sang anyone be taken by the mamulthnee and people of the house," aid Ben. Michelle a blanket to show their love lino and s othercreatures than can dinner songs. keep them in the mama..< system; average stay clone hour each. Nan VI Johnson and her family to them. Margarita and Arnold were tolerate handling Visitors are invited to After the dinner was over Veronica and said Alex Dick speaking on behalf of the cc Employee Pamela Fry, explained that performed their (Birkuita( headdress grandparents of Tyson. or stroke a sea star. her family acknowledged Frank August, families. tickle the anemones owner. Phil Bmeker, collected most of ng/dan a hen presented Veronica with They also gave blankets to Veronica The three staff members are trained in Mark lack, Simon John, Curtis Michael, The family then presented two cedar ) the specimens but some are donated by some money to do with how she to show appreciation for her late and Lena Jumbo all of whom had loan woven hats to Veronica in appreciation aquarium maintenance and animal care. local fishermen or divers. pleased. husband who always brought fish and loved one recently. for allowing them to conduct the They are also trained to greet the vishors Unfortunately, she ay,, the donated Flossy Atieo and family were next and elk when needed. Veronica also acknowledged Chief business on this night and showing that and answer questions about the displays. specimens don't usually to well doe to performed a song and dance with Veronica was then presented with a ÿ Norman George and Chief Mike they know how close they are related to WestEx Airlines has ',Wide. n from scheduled lofsno/Vancouver There is a large reference library on handling. Rebecca Atleo speaking on behalf of her paddle from Chuck and Michelle to Ma,tauinna each was presented with a each other. passenger air service but Northern Hawk Aviation has taken over, so those tough questions can be looked The aquarium will remain open until mother and aunt Trudy Frank after the show appreciation for all she has done silver ring. Simon Lucas and Veronica then came p right then and there. October when it will close for the performance. "Your late husband was for them. Rocky Titian and his family from forward and thanked the family for what Manager Jim Shinkewski says most winter. Opening day is planned to related to us through his Nan and it is The last performance of the night was AlamsaN were the first to perform on they have done by taking in the child as recognizes questions are relatively easy to answer coincide with the Whaler. in March that relationship that brings us here a hin- kiitsum performed by the Audrey Smith the floor with the Yaht -Yalta. After the their own, and before the family net but sometimes the locals come in with 2005. today," said Rebecca. "We have put 'lambda people, when this was over song and dance Roman Frank spoke on down the child was given a name (Wi- some things together for you to do as planation about who has the behalf of Rocky as he stood with his hut- sin -up) which means "Bringing in iuLr.Vi you please during your business," she r to this song and dance in daughters with a Dinner II Aunt Julia Lucas. "Rocky would like to the resources". said. Mowachaht/MUchelaht. 'This song jw show his appreciation to you and your Larry Thomas and his family were up By Brian Tole "i would like to thank the people of Maim. George the wife of Chief and dance that was just done Tom late husband by giving you this song next but before they performed several E spar.. for being a part of my ulth George) performed Dick had rights to, family N.M. Region Retainer and dance the -Yaht- Yahta'," said songs and dances he explained his at Billy and if the children and grand children's lives;" said one their hie- kiits-um before giving wants to keep it alive Roman. relationship to Veronica. "My mother of they have to Audrey. "It really helps to have God in money to help her Aunt Veronica out. learn it." said Lucas. "Because you ()clack - On the evening of August 18 our lives," she said. y Angus Campbell and family performed Veronica and your family have Me Audrey Smith held a dinner in Kelley John and other singers then recognition of her daughters lives and Lt.' their hie- kiuts-um next and explained right to use it, and 1 hope Ihe le performed several songs and while the their relationship to the family and also Mowacheht/Muchalaht singers learn it how they turned from drugs and alcohol ladies danced. gave money to Veronica and her family. for you," he said. to Christianity. daughter Julie has Mike Maquinna and family stood While the family prepared to Audrey Is daughters are Julie, Cheri, Audrey's j. after being there before Veronica and her family and distribute all the gifts Veronica thank Candace, Sarah and )rave and each returned from Chicago work explained that they are still in their the respected Elders and Chiefs for spoke ale.- dinner. for one year doing Miainnary with r a group called Mission Year. mourning process and were unable to being there. . Traditional names were Audrey and her family fed over 100 perform any of their songs and dances then given to Veronica Dick (Ns -hon- people in front of the Nuchatlaht Band Each of the daughters then took their until November 2005 when the ?uk -saw), Logan Wilson son of Office at Oclacje, after dinner everyone turn explaining how they changed their Maquir family has their Memorial Barbara Dick (Tern- kn- pnllhk moved inside to skinless singing and lives from drugs and alcohol to party for Late Ambrose Maquinna. They young lack Johnson (Nuns -wit -nos), dancing before each ofAudrey's Christianity and then gave gifts away to ...a understand what it is to lose aimed one Thomas Johnson (Kwa- yalc -shuk- Amine, talked about how their lives a special friend or relatives. who is close to the family and all the silth), Patrick Audrey explained who Julie and Cheri's haa a James (Choo- than -kwa- have changed. .1 `. rd relatives and Y then gave some money to see), and Corey Howard (KOO -uts- "Audrey welcomes you all on behalf of father is (Gary Robinson) and their Audrey Smith (far left) stands with her daughters and grandchildren Veronica and her family to help out. stlth- shiilih) her children especially her daughter family background. two girlsI and veryire proudd to hear how you you two my mains," said Brim. lack Johnson's family performed To end the potlatch Veronica gave the Brian Tate the Northern Region Julie who has just returned back from have changed your lives, ". "But more end the evening, Audrey's daughters several songs and dances led by picture her late husband to of Chief John is Reporter along with Kelley John stood Chicago: said Kelley "She importantly I am very happy to meet two proceeded to acknowledge individuals Michelle's father Rick Johnson. "The Norman George mother Louise Peters, before Julie and Cheri and explained _ proud for her daughters change in life more relatives from my mothers side of that are important in their lives with family felt it important and needed to and Chuck and Michelle gave the two how he is related to the girls father Gary and is very grateful they are here today," Me family, being your father's cousin I varies gifts and to say thank you for Chuck Jack, Michelle Johnson, Veronica Dick and Julia Lucas show the family, t have with pictures of their late son Tyson Jack to and said "I am very happy to meet you he said. I am your Uncle and happy to call there for men. participate in the flag dance from Ahousaht while Blair Jack leads. Veronica and family.- said Simon Lucas Rebecca Atleo and Bella Campbell. guess being Page 12 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 - Page 13 Reflection ", Knee will House (3435 4lt Ave). Meetings run to Friday September 17th, we hope this -Waas be holding an all day FAS workshop with PAFC News from 9 OOam - 4.00pm, with a break at does not cause any inconvenience Mark Sutherland and Delavina noon for lunch - which is provided to all The Knee Wads sta ff would oleo like to By HollyJoy Mown parncipp ents. extend a warm invitation to all those Lawrence on September 17th This for Ha Shilth Sa Forth who require transportation who wish to attend their Lest Elder's Tea revealing and insightful group will run ` _. . tc...... Brighter Futures / Knee -Waas can and Chum % party. This special from 9.00em- 4,00pm and lunch will be A21 oflt 2004 Annual General Meeting provide rides lo and from the group. afternoon is Wednesday September 15th, provided. Founded nearly thirty-nine years ago, meeting day more please call N.UU-CHAH-NU i a`l`}-1 .íi U RSfNG u Please arrange this prior to beginning at loom. For information GRAM the Port Alberni Friendship Centre has ' by calling (250) 723 -8281. As well, on- Please note that all Knee -Waas (210)723 -8251, served as resource New vaccine offered for Chickenpox site child minding is available for those programs are drop -in and are open to Upcoming Family Law Workshop September proclaimed FASD for everyone - regardless of cultural who are in need of it The is to atop Understanding the major issues everyone. public welcome By Jody Vos more on chickenpox was first origin. This year the PAFC would like Come and join the Brighter Futures involved with Family Law can be very membership, the by Kim -Woos house at 3435 4th Ave., acquired before t year of age, or if the Prevention, Support Month Ao invite the general doll For more information please call overwhelming. When a relationship Alberni Valley and surrounding areas to for more information on their programs WHAT IS CHICKENPDX? first infection was very mild (250) 723 -8281 and ask for Christine at ends, decisions have to be made in VICTORIA - The B.C. government has plan, making B.C. Canada's first attend the 2004 Annual General or call the PAFC at (250)723 -8281. Also known as Varicella; Chickenpox is Approximately 80% of adults who think Knee -Waas house. several areas including: children, officially proclaimed September as Fetal province to create a comprehensive Meeting (AGM). The meeting will take Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - Minute of a highly contagious disease caused by they have not had chickenpox are Fall Changes at Knee -Wags property and finance Alcohol Spectr m Disorder (PASO) provincial strategy aimed at reducing place at the Friendship Centre: Tuesday Reflection the vaned% zoster virus. It is spread by actually immune. For some people the There are a few changes to Knee -Waas The best way to reduce the fear, Prevention and Support Month, the incidence of FASD and providing The Pon Alberni Friendship Centre with persons with chickenpox virus can become active again later in September 28th 2004 with dinner at schedule this fall. The team has moved uncertainty and doubt that your may announced Linda Reid, Minister of State support to those affected. wishes to invite the community and all or 'shingles'. This can happen when a their life and cause a rash called 5:00pm and the meeting at 6:OOpm. programs around and is introducing feel al this time is to seek legal advice, painful for Early Childhood Development. those who have been, person breathes in the virus that is "shingles" The 2004 AGM consists of a free dinner several new drop-% programs that are to help you learn about your rights and Sept 9 has also been proclaimed FASD Whose baby is this? known someone or are affected by Fetal coughed or sneezed into the air by a WHAT IS SHINGLES? and door prizes, as well as many special open lO everyone. obligations through family law process. Prevention and Support Day in British Alcohol Syndrome to share with us in person who already has, or is just The chickenpox vino may not a guest speakers - making for an evening Mondays are jam- packed with activities. However, seeking legal advice is often Columbia and amines throughout the the National "Minute of Reflection". getting chickenpox. The fluid from the completely leave a persons body. It may of stimulating information. Along with Immunizations are available with Liz difficult. expensive and many people world. This magical moment takes place on chickenpox blisters is also highly go into a resting state in one or more the fun of food and prizes, the PAFC from 10,00am - 12,00pm. "Little Bear are are of where to even begin n "FASD remains the number one 9,09am - which A person with chickenpox nerves and remain there for a lifetime, Annual General Meeting also provides Legends" will be running from 1:00pm - September 9th at their quest for information. preventable birth defect in North is infection can spread the vino to usually without causing any problem. an excellent opportunity for members to 2:00pm, and from 2:OOpm- 3:OOpm Liz happens to be the ninth day of the ninth It is in light of these facts that the America," said Reid. "It is vitally others for 1 -2 days before the fever or Occasionally, years later the vino may catch up with old friends and further returns to lead prenatal classes. month at the ninth minute of the ninth PAFC invites all those who are facing important that we work together to get rash begins and up to titre days after the become active again causing their professional knowledge regarding Brighter Furores is back for the fall, hour. The idea behind having such a a family law issue to attend a FREE painful the message out that for a pregnant mom, specific time is to increase peopk's blisters appear. It takes two the three rash of blisters called "shingles". Blisters the Centre. The AGM also serves as a sting every Tuesday from 9:00am - family law workshop on October 25th there really is no safe level of alcohol awareness that throughout the nine weeks from the time when the virus is form where the infected nerve supplies time for the general membership lo be 4:00pm. Free transportation, lunch and 2004 at 10,00am in the PAFC Cluteal consumption. As pan of a responsible, months of pregnancy, while breast - breathed in until the time when a person feeling to the skin; usually this results in updated on previous PAFC activities child minding are available, Hall. caring society, we need to ensure that feeding or planning to conceive, women gets sick. snarrow band of painful blisters on one throughout the year. Community Beginning Wednesday September Seating limited so please register people have the education, the awareness is disease begins side stomach, ember the membership should not drink alcohol. Chickenpox with a fever of the hack. face of scalp. and the support and general of let a "Young Mom's and Babes" early by phoning (250) 723 -8281 or needed to give our kids by small red bumps that Sometimes this occurs part the are encouraged to attend the In this run nm e we also want the everyone followed start on of an arm the best start in PAFC discussion group will run from 1:30pm - fazing (250) 723 -1877. life - and to help create to remember those millions of people on the face, stomach and hack and soon or leg. As with chickenpox the fluid AGM, and use it to gather information 3:30pm. This group will be meeting once Watch out for more detailed the brightest future possible for those el and the world who are living with spread over the body. Most cams will inside the blisters contain the chickenpox on the upcoming events, plans and month to address the issues that young information in the upcoming weeks. families affected by this disorder" goals the Centre. FAS disorders. have 300 -500 skin lesions. These virus. If the rash R well covered there is In Y of mother's face. The Pon Alberni Friendship Centre is 2002/03 the Province increased To observe this day the PAFC is hosting bumps become itchy and begin to look no need for a person with shingles to For those who wish to be involved in Another new group is the "Women's baseline funding for FASD by $990,000 located at 3555 4th Ave., phone (250) like blisters. Over the next 3 -5 days the stay away from woken activities if he voting for the board of directors - please a free breakfast open to the entire to $1.16 million and increased funding Support Group". Meeting once a month 723-8281 for more information on the be aware you must he a member community. Breakfast will begin at fluid toms cloudy and the blisters or she is feeling well. Baby with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome that to hum 10,30am - 11:30am, this group will for the Building Blocks program, a 8:OOam. Centre or any of the events mentioned break. A crust or scab forms The WHY IMMUNIZE? be eligible to vote. Memberships are focus directly on issues affecting women community-based support and mentoring This is Everybody's Baby! v *desire - Evrrvone iy bumps and blisters continue to form for A reduction in the rate of chickenpox available for $2.00 per person or $5.00 Also in conjunction with the "Minute of program for families dealing with FASD, in the community today. Welcome per family, and they are one 7 -l0 days. Chickenpox is molly a mild will reduce Me number of serious valid for On the last Wednesday of every month by $2.1 million to nearly $4.3 million. Medical coed S 1,496,000 year. To a member please disease, especially in children, although complications and death from the become drop Knee- WaastPAFC clients, as well as the As part of FASD Prevention and Support Psychiatric care 530,000 Nuu- chah -nulth Nursing Program Contact List some will have a high fever and feel disease, and less risk of developing by the PAFC at 3555 4th Ave. community at large are welcome Day, Minister Reid will be participating Foster care costs 354,000 se, tired. Other symptoms include, shingles late in life. The vaccine is Memberships will also be available at panic pate in the Mood Food Box" Northern Ration First Nation Contact Number in the Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise Orthodontia 12,000 sore throat, headache and abdominal reported to be more than 95% effective (FACE) Research Roundtable in the AGM - prior to the meeting. program. For $20 you can purchase a Then Hmclke, C'lIN MuwachahoMluchalulu Phone: 230 -283 -2462 (mot) Respite care 6,050 pain. It is unpleasant and potentially in protecting against severe disease. Saskatoon, an annual event bringing The Port Alberni Friendship Centre staff food box that contains items from all the Phone: 250-283 -2012 fluor Must Special education 240,000 250-7614274 serious. Even in a mild case of CHICKENPDX (VARIVAX) together leading researchers and policy and board of directors look forward to basic food groups and seasonal fruits and Nose: Supported employment 624,000 Donna Wan* Red Cross Kyuqum Phone: 250 -332 -5289 chickenpox it is important to prevent VACCINE makers from throughout Canada. B.C. is sing all members of the PAFC and of veggies. The boxes arc available for SSI 360,000 Ikon Robson serious complications. The chickenpox vaccine is provided free lead the community come together for this pick -up the following week at also this year- province in the In children. secondary infection in the to First Nations Children living on Residential placement 1,376,000 informative evening. Knee -Waas. For more information Central Revlon Canada Northwest FASD Partnership. lesions may occur, Vance!. increases and born on or before July 1, Total: $ 4,998,000 For more information please call (250) please call (250) 723 -8281. Mary tile Amish Ucluelet /Home, Phone' 2250-726 -2993 "The impact of FASD -e preventable the risk of serious infections by a large 2003.e 723 -8281 or fax (250) 723 -1877. Parent Circle will be meeting every week Christine Curley E wisua/pitsaht Phone: 250-725 -1232 or 7265240 disorder - lets a lifetime and each of a Barb Flynn(Casual) Phone: percentage. Vernal is given at the same time as Lifetime costs for one child: $5 Brighter Futures - New Session on Thursdays from 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Ahousahs 2250670-9608 has a pan to play in preventing it," said Measles Mumps and Rubella vaccine, million Starting May Rimmingtun Ile. Sprktge'Ahousaht Phone 250-725 -2951 In North America approximately 50"/0 Christy Clark. Minister of Children and Except for the 3rd Thursday of the of children by age 5 years have had and the Meningicoccal vaccine at 12 The PAFC and Knee -Waas would like Xoelhen Rael.. Family Development. "That's why month - that is Parent Talk a group chickenpox, and 90% of people have months of age. Who pays for the effects of prenatal to welcome Liz Thomsen Ditidaht/PAFC/PA Phone 25n-723-2385 FASD Prevention and Support Month is back the Brighter Futures facilitated by the Family Services Anent: Muller Uchucklesaht/PA had chickenpox by the age of 15 years. Varicella vaccine is very safe. Some so important." exposure to alcohol? Everybody Parenting Program. Program. Jody Vos -henna It is rare fora person to have swelling and redness can be expected at Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which does! This group focuses on addressing the Family Fun Time takes place every Penny Cowan Bread of Lilt chickenpox a second time If it does the injection site and very few children causes life -long brain damage, affects a Figures do not include lost salary of needs and issues facing parents today, Friday from 10,30am 12,00pm. This occur, the second illness is usually very vaccinated may get a mild rash or a mild operating under the that your SII Rcrlaal approximately five of every 1,000 mother and subsequent impact on the belief if group gives parents and children an Lynne West Phone: 250- 283 -2639 mild. Recurrences of chickenpox is fever. children horn in British Columbia. local economy. taught life skills - you will be a better opportunity to play, make crofts, learn Ina Souther WCGH Phone, 250.723 -2135 eat 1109 In 2003, Premier Gordon Campbell O 1999 Teresa Kellerman -FAS parent and spend time with other families. NTC ORiee released the Province's FASD strategic Community Resource Center The group meets every Tuesday, and The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome group will begin their fall Jeannette Watts Phone: 250-724 -5757 Are you or a family member a patient session on meets on the last Friday of every month. Lies Sun September 7th 2004 at Knee -Was We have moved this months FAS group Melanie canker in the hospital? Be Safe: Have an alcohol -free pregnancy hladla lean if you would tike to see one of us remember you have to ask for us and (NC)- One in 100 births in Canada is prenatal expos o alcohol can result Pacific Rim Hospice Society 15 offering Hospice Volunteer Training we can assist you with the following: affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol. in teaming disabil ties, hyperactivity, N.T.C. Disorder is the attention, difficulty for west coast resident. interested s'l /Gy Nursing Updates/Schedules: Assist with discharge planning Fetal Alcohol Spectrum difficulty paying in becoming Hospice Volunteers CENTRAL REGION: Work with our community for clear communication and ease of discharge umbrella term used to describe the range remembering, difficulty managing Mary MaKeogh - Hot Springs Cove every Tuesday, otherwise at the Ucluelet Be an advocate on your behalf of defects and disabilities that are caused anger, poor judgment and difficulties Sept. 24.26; Oct, 1 -3 Health Clinic. Chris Curley - Tla- by prenatal exposure to alcohol. with problem solving. Friday evenings 7- 9:30pm Saturdays & Sunday. gam- 4:30pm o- qui -aht plus one day per week focus on Sex Explain health care issues is the at the Holy Family Church Hall Education and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases for all Nuu- chah -moth Provide support to you and your family during your hospital stay Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can "Prenatal exposure to alcohol communities. Barb cause permanent birth defects and brain lading known cause of preventable Theo Peninsula. Ucluelet Flynn is currently filling in for the Ahousaht nursing services. Access N.I.H.B. as needed SOUTHFRN damage to a baby. Prenatal exposure to brain damage in Canada," says Wendy Fee $50 ( Scholarships are available upon request) REGION: Available Monday- Friday lam - 3:30pm Penny Cowan is moving into a new elficc extension at the Bread of Life. alcohol can also cause. Burgoyne, Health Promotion Pacific Rim Hospice Society has served the people of the west coast for 10 This will Port Alberni, BC Vancouver, BC provide more nursing space for more nursing Vision and hearing difficulties Consultant, Best Start. "We want to help years. Hospice Volunteers do the core work of hospice: to aid and assist activities at the Bread of Life. Penny Ina Stitcher, First Nation David Cldilamio is at the Bread of Life on Monday and Wednesday Bona, limbs and fingers that are not spread the word about the dangers of people and their families so they can die at home or in facilities near home. mornings Penny is at Advocate Nurse First Nation Advocate Hupecaath Tuesdays, Mimi Home Care Nurse the property formed drinking alcohol while pregnant" Volunteer training will brain new volunteers to support and work with Muller for Southern Region Ph: 723 -2135 ext 1109 Ph: (604) 875 -3440 and Community Nurse for Uchucklesaht Damage to heart, kidney, liver and To be completely safe. women who are people and thou families in our communities who require end of life cam. will be making community visits as needed Campbell River, BC Saunas BC for pregnant or planning to get pregnant, Facilitator, Sally Hodgson will cover the stages of dying, companioning with client assessment and service. Jody Vos continues to provide services to Sandy Miller, Santana Rose other organs Tkesheht and growth should abstain from drinking alcohol. dying, working with families, and identifying resources pertaining to death Huu- ay -aht (Thursdays). Liz Thomsen continues to provide services Aboriginal Liaison Nurse Aboriginal Liaison Nurse Slow and Brain damage caused as a result of -News Cmade and dying in the 6 day workshop. to Ditidaht Knee -Was. Ph:1250) 286 -7050 I -250 753 -6578 Ina Stile her- First Nation Advocate Nurse- Hours: 7:00am - 3,30pm @ West Please contact Kim Hoag, Administrative Coordinator for an application or Coast Voicemail: 830 -8865 pager á 716 4001 General Hospital. Phone: 723 -2135 ext. 1109 are information 250 725 2566 (Home Office), email, P.O. Box 589, Tbhno BC, Victoria, BC Port Hardy BC Find out if your heart is strong & healthy at the next VOR 2Z0 or Debbie Webb 726 -4273, evenings NORTHERN REGION: Coro Jacks, Beth Scow or k&dwobb(gcalue rot. Nuu- chah -nulth HeartsRwork session offered through the Northern Region : Moire Havelka - is providing nursing services in the community Thank you to the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Aboriginal Liaison Nurse Aboriginal Liaison Nurse of Taxa. every Tuesday and Thursday, otherwise she can be reached at the Gold NTC Nursing Program: Friday September 17, 2004 for supporting Ph: (250) 370 -8847 1 -250 949 3440 this workshop is River Clinic. This subject to change according to meetings, workshops etc. Pager. 413 -6124 cell 4 230 0335 Tin Wis - Wickaninnish Centre allannammlaw.

Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 - Page 15 Grade 7 Happy 27th Scholarship Birthdays and Congratulations Birthday to our son xe recipient Chachim hasinup poet's nook Un- earthing Culture Grandson: Who said Happy MI Birthday David Watts Ir on 1 congratulations you were allowed to \':5 to Joyce Lynne on Sept. 21. Hope Letting Go Does Not Mean to Stop are in -hm if we meet half - Meagan McKinley! dill Alberni Valley Museum opens new win grow up? Exhibit Sept Love Well Caring every now and then it makes this . is so IL you have a great It good that there's nothing we w,a By Tate with several other individuals," she world a Brian you were chosen always from your birthday! Love can do about that -. Northern Region Reporter said. I and cousins always from your Written By Norma Ann Webster more bearable place to strive together and awarded an now. So a very This is really great our history is in Canada. ff Dad, Nate elementary scholarship. It is such an I Mom & being shown," said Les Sam. "Thank 13th birthday Port Alberni -lie Alberni Valley happy Letting go does not mean 1 cannot do it It does not mean over- protecnveors honour foe you to be recognized for all & hen Wars, and from all your aunties you for all your work 14pí.9 -happy Museum now has a permanent Kelly," he said. to you - very very uncles from the Ross for anyone else over other exhibit your hard work aide Ditidaht ; and and cousins "It is a pleasure to be here tonight Dinnday Allison that has artifacts dating back 4000 to HAPPY & Livingstone's For me to let you go is not to cut you off but to let them know " I will always be years Community School. Thank you to all Chadmon. Love join us together in this exhibit. In is BIRTHDAY!!! You make us proud in from this world there no matter what happens and were found in archaeology sites the teachers at Ditidaht Community important to show the true history of duaram. the way you carry through life And Barclay Sound (Shoemaker ito> land on gave Meagan positive not cut myself off- especially from It means o allow my heartily felt School who Benson this valley," said Sayers. "Our people aces -your love for your family is obvious - you my treasure trcarures- Island. Other areas were carbon - guidance and support encouragement -`1 have always had an oral history here your decency and respect need to be This is just another step forward & to of family Mends and relatives is to dated back to 6,225 years old at Elsie and especially for your dedication to all Weiner, Queen and McClausky! and this exhibit corroborates it," she copied- and the way you handle the realize that north one Lake site and 6000 years old at the of the Ditidaht students. We all wish Happy 18th Anniversary to said. "It proves we struggles that come your way is i cannot control another- especially you mother to face the realities in life - To Josephine street site here in Pon Alberni. you the best for the next school year! our parents, Steve and Cindy Dennis the beginning of lime. v Wo arc oatefulce admirable. We love you Kyle William my treasure look at what you have before it is This exhibit is entitled Un- earthing Sincerely, Lisa Joe & foe McKinley & that Kelly has been apart Love the HP Tribe. Culture (Archaeology in Tseshaht and of this, so we George Gus and always will. Your Papa 1 care so deeply- I shall no longer enable gone.. family! congratulate her and her efforts Happy Birthday to bro Tlapism and Gramma Nalthwiiq. you to control me It means not to deny boon accept and Hupacasath Territory) and has been put Kelley has brought contemporary in undesirable ways- although this love does not mean in a negativeway together Kelly FoxcroO Poirier of Richard Dean on August 28th. From Hank Charlie on September 12! work to connect the past to the present is pure and true.. It means to take care of myself and my Tseshaht who has been at the museum sis Jessie, Claudine, Steve Jr., and future," said lean McIntosh- "We Hope you have a great day, dad. I can no longer enable you own for six months. Chelsea, Thomas and Samuel Mack. thank the local First Nations, Denis Hope you behave too, cause I love It is hard to watch you go and grow into outcomes before the failure The opening ceremonies had people 'Np Sinclair, Royal BC Museum, City Happy 9th Birthday to my ya! Love your daughter Melody, and what you desire of controlling feelings get the best of attend from Chief and Council of Council, and Cindy van Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations, Volsm for all . special daughter Chelsea Mary the "Touchie Man". my dear treasure of thy heart. J On Sept. 20, I would like to wish your onlributions and hard work," she Lillian Smith on Sept. 9. Your Any given path you choose I shall Letting go does not mean to regret the Pon Alberni Mayor McRae, Sept. 2, 2004 Special Happy said. c very Happy Birthday to one of my Conservative MLA Lunacy. and friends , special number is 9 because your 9 respect past PS3 Birthday to my hubby Alec, also to beautiful daughters, Jolene Cindy Joe. With all the speeches over it was time II l even though I may not agree with the but to move forward and cherish myself and family to witness this celebration of on the 9th day on the 9th month. granddaughter Ashley Thomas, Holy cow! Look at you, your 24 years to view the exhibit, the audience lad by one you have chosen... in this world today culture and historye of the Alberni Valley. Tseshaht Cool! To my special girl Chelsea, I Johnson Charles. and Kayliegh old already. And look how far you've The Hupacasath First entered singers and dancers entered Derrick Keenan Ulne Barney Admit the powerlessness of the word T love m e more and not Nor what the Nation the your day. come. You've got yourself a beautiful the museum where the artifacts were Congratulations in completing the Coast pledge my love to forever be true. Erin, hope you all enjoyed freedom future room performing a paddle dance led by little family. And I'm so proud of your displayed. Line Challenges Camp. We missed you I'll take care of you and treat you Dad. is nigh- love so natural with many has in store... to plant the seeds of life Chief Councilor Judith Sayers and accomplishments in life as being. Poirier is filling an Intern position with while you were away 26 days But we right. I'll feed you and clothe you Sept. 6th, Special Happy consequences that may follow behind within singers Buddy Hamilton and Ed Tat each assistant at the Ditidaht the museum and funded by the National . several know you learned a lot of skills; conflict and keep you warm. I'll hug you and Birthday to two special people: our This only means I can cherish you more my heart so that the unique treasures in haw. followed by more songs Comma., School. Always think Aboriginal Foundation and Worklynx. resolution, in order to function kiss you and say I love you always. daughter Larisha Campbell and than all the treasures in this world my life can see hoof Ikon, come and dances before all the dignitary positive sweetie. Hold your head high, speeches. -Kelley felt it important to link First appropriately within a tight knit grandson Alec Bob. Wishing you It means the outcome is no longer in my It is only a destructive world if we allow I'll give you shelter in the storm. I'll your nothing but the beat. Your strong. Nations history with contemporary is very exciting and 1 am community; canoeing; shelter building; both the best and take care love mom hands but if you believe it to be with every negative there is a -This certainly guide you and clear a path. 1 will said "She has worked on minded, nothing can bring you down. sec works," lean anger management; I know this was a & dad. that at the other end the journey positive.. glad to each and everyone of you because of the 1964 Tsunami never leave you I'm your Your pretty smile can brighten tonight," said lean McIntosh, AV exhibit, artifact good experience for you. Now you are Sept. 14: happy birthday to I shall wait for you and only if you Letting go does not have to be so only parent. You'll feel my love anybody's day. Don't forget my installation, cataloguing artifacts, and back ìn the real world your challenge our niece Christina Dick, enjoy your believe this yourself painful.. Museum Curator. "This exhibit tells us even if were apart. This goes out to daughter your family is most important. history has helped on other temporary exhibits now is dealing with everyday activity. I day girl. Sept. 9th to bro Francis No one can make you choose it is up to but can be so glorified with the new of our and the rich culture that your brothers and sister too. Love Enjoy your b -day. Lot Love from here at the museum." she said. "Kelley know your outlook has changed for the Louie in Victoria, hope you enjoy seeds for the future. thrives today here in the valley," she has finished her position here and we Mom Anne Joseph and Hank. said. are honer and I hope you are focused forever your morn Jessie E. Mack It is in your hands to choose what is It seems together is easier than "We fortunate to have Kelly your day take care. Darl. walking will miss her although she will be la,sitivcly. We are proud your (Smith). a rover. Poirier put this together along of : more important for you walking apart.. Sept. 18 happy birthday to On Sept. 5th, I around now and then,"said McIntosh. accomplishments son, keep it up Love Aug. 26 -Happy Birthday Letting go is not blaming nor is this The fear of loss has gone on far too another special grandson Gregory would like to wish 41111. 4111. you lots: Gram, Mom, sisters Janine & about changing long Granny Edith Joseph the great one! Dick, You're Just so handsome, hope the cutest most Mary. that a and (gray for our people to have no Have a good time! Love from all you enjoy your day, love grandma adorable grandson anyone else but yourself. is regrets your children, grandchildren and and grandpa Alec Sept. 19th: Happy Marlon (Waskeen) impossible task.. Happy birthday Sept 2 J C This is where you have to choose but have the bean to love the other no great grandchildren! Hugs & Kisses Birthday to Auntie Vi and Rebecca Mckinley a very watts, Sept 8 Jeremy price, Sept Ring goo not about not caring but matter how extreme it may seen. '9 Granny! Adeo ; Sept 20th: Special Happy 13 Doug W., happy birthday sis Happy 2nd about about Letting go is never an easy task but may Aug. 2004 - Happy Birthday Birthday to my sis Gail Hayes- ifs Birthday. Wow, Barbara, & Joe Sept 18. Hope you Not to fix things but to be supportive be to our cousin Dwayne Edgar, here's been awesome having your home -d - my little- big -guy is already two years all enjoyed your day, love brother from the heart someday we shall all understand and & spending all summer with you. Enjoy to keeping yourself and the youth old. Have lots of fun on our special except Marc, family. P.S. give me call guy Not because it feels like an obligation ,i vd day. active in conning, canoeing and your Sis Dad. day. Thinking of you over there at without any or Joe or write ok. letting go is not a judgment call but the journeys of one another Sept: 30(h:.to a special Anaham from over here in Ahousaht. everything else to do with sports! is allowing another to he fully human judgment We would like to wish grandson Joe Thomas Jr. see Miss you lots grandson, love from Way to keep it real west coast style! Riahio I This does not mean either of us have attached- for the judgment comes back Michelle "MOOCHIE" a very happy you play hard, having fun, also see Anne Joseph and Hank. c Love always you bros & sisters, to throe fold and reoccurs over and over I birthday on September 7. Luv ya you work hard with mom, grandpa your cousins Lisa, Les, Jolene & Reminder to clearly identify your fix everything and arrange things to agar... lots Sister -Love, Auntie. From the Squeak and your dad to get your pay Exhibit organizer Kelly Foxcroft-Porier (centre) stands with curator Mareina Joe! Have fun! birthday and congratulations ones desires HP Tribe. day. You're learning well and not Jean Macintosh, Mayor Ken McRae, and MP James Lunacy and his pictures so that they match each Our destines are all different and all Dedicated to all the readers afmy poetry Happy Birthday Sept 8 to - I would like to wish the most complaining about working only paths wife Helen. Jeremny Price, Sept 18 sis Barb greeting correctly. Include your wonderful DADDY, Louie Frank Sr. having fun!! Love you lots from mailing address and or phone 8. It wonderful black wants me even though Oh we were at school did I loose my Price ,brother Joe Price sent 18 love grandma Dart and Grandpa Alec. Lost 321 a happy birthday on September 20. Faxed photos are not accepted. black and the ocean are the same line. cool and mined the day with something Laura (Heather) Rachel Fraser Marvin Tutube & family. Happy Sept. Happy anniversary to a Luv ya Pops! Ook. You black can't come over me wrong to say. Did she want a keen but from Tla -o- qui -aht Ahousaht birthday 13 uncle Douglas Wilson A special Uncle and Aunt: Joe and Happy 36th Submitted by Jason McCarthy late Paul Sam We would like to wish our I only wash dreams away if so and I'm couldn't lids start. 1 said f love her Granddaughter of love all twice. & nephew from Anita Campbell in Birthday to my GRAPES a happy birthday on here to stay in your way. Love there's because I believed in hope that she will from Ahousaht and late Alice Curly Wilson, Joe.t Nanaimo- gee you haven't awesome, wild It was no allusion and no confusion but September 20. Love Yum Yum, no need to worry about me I'm 5'7 in say hi just like I had, yet turned bad. from Tla -o- qui -aht, Daughter of Happy to enough be gone long and we already seeesta eyeball. on it was your conclusion -arc you going to Birthday my dad height yetyes even though I couldn't Feeling glad. Chimes in my mind okay Katie Fraser from Tla -o- qui -aht miss you. Enjoy your day, keep in be okay** which got me saying most Sept. 20th. Love remember her love eyes. Sorry I loose don't cry she said she'll say hi we Ahousaht and late David Fraser touch!! days "just great." Am a strong person We would like to say congratulations to our ya! Johnny, I'm a wuss, weak, crazy from loving. planned it like a date great did I have to from Scotland and Douglas James because my love pierces the blue sky, son Kyle Clinton Harry on his grad in Sept 11 - Happy Birthday Beaver. So I go sleep not too easy because you be the bait kinds like you! Now what to Dawson from Musgamgw which helps too feel tine. Yet still why N Zeballos. We are so proud of you son. I Ashley and Charlie Gillis Sam. Love said you'll sham he with me. Wrong do go somewhere of the school. We N Tsawataineuk/Namgis Son of do cry maybe for life or darkness'' know you want to be a carpenter or a cop Auntie Luny. place, wrong time is it fine we only have could have had love days unlike my TeresatjvicDougall from Name. Sept 10 Till then colours got me on a dead -end sie but what ever you decide be proud weak. I .1 I'll of Sept. 14 - Happy Birthday a beginning. Icky problem times lover of time which is because and Dawson & Madeleine Kl b, Ron - Happy in tight I don't see colours on you you. We would like to thank my cousin Sky Finch, Barney. Love Luny, loo. dripping and my loves leaking. You was the dead star every time. Musgamgw Birthday maybe your something new or is love ' Kolar from vOv; Steve John for coming to pick we up, I saying you have lots to tell l say well Remember she said you don't like me! Mary & Derrick. telling there's no way through. I saw Tsawataineuk will be Married an sis Sam tn< ii know it was short notice but you left late don't get excited I only write about what Oh dark side, take me no why? I got Fred. the ocean and it saw me it didn't tempt S May 28th, 2005 in Ahousaht' BC e S from Zeballos to come pick me up in I love not like what I don't like is I had away I erased my memories its a new 1 a Family and Friends please let us I Love to get me then because it knows got Ucluelet would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know you were faith in you my lover and I lost hope on world I don't know anybody I we light Z.? you secret colour in my head. I can give 4.. know if you can attend... You can both really tired that day tuz but we made it to Kyles grad. It was so nice to be home On Sept. 12th,1 some other's hear. Great I didn't loose people it's pretty good. Hey look who Logy. you a dark world again just think of it as reach us at 14708 88th Ave, Surrey, on my birthday. I /^' had fun with my brothers and sisters. My son Kyle our birthdays would like to wish a la it with sister peace to? Not really we did cares they all have boyfriends I'm truly Happy a happy dead end. Why did! bang my BC, VIS 352, 604 -588 -9103 and are only three days apart. That dinner you had for Florence for bringing you up I very Happy Birthday have two kissing zones. She's pretty happy this world will never end. I'm head in the dark? Because I'm offmy is would like to say thank you Auntie Floss these 14 45th email address for bringing my boys up past years to my Hunka- pretty who cares she became my mercy. single 1 don't like people it's all then chains with a new tail down my legs dawsonb ®tolus.net. Thank you you're the best aunt, my mom the real Chooch would be so proud of you. My mom Buncha- Hanky, Birthday But I like to tell time readers of how son right to a end. I can tell all the monsters siting to see dogs bark. Love left at Auntie Vera for is probably looking down at us and smiling read hard saying that's my Chooch Jr and Hank Charlie Look! "back of not well friendship fell. My lover "I where the hot spot is and show the Auntie Marie and it's yikes what to do, but pounce on this my baby sister. So my son Kyle Clinton once again, I'm sorry my husband didn't after your health my er- weird feeling- she says blab, blah, she beasts the short cuts ,ovate get they all your support and making clowns like the big cats do The love is make your grad. I know your going to go far in life when you put your mind to it dear and have many, Beep on broke up with da! Ya dal lust to be say what you have it's some how ours, day for us. dripping, splashing to mind even though ya Well my Mexican (Kyle) you take care. Phone us whenever you get a chance. I love many more years down the road to Sept. 10 with you" big crowd, hah, hall, bah. do I know you. we told each other to take a hike. Isn't you my son. Love your Mom and step Dad Chooch -ma & Auxte. come. Lots ofluf from Anne. or is it 69? Love Johnny Beaver. The broken male urea! Waa, was.

.I' 2004 Page 16 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 - Page 17 Nuu -chah -nulth Registry and Treaty Information ... Career Opportunities - q "i- cab -tor -mis Registering events arc very important! s are o big part of my culture. ,. Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as The NTC Annual Assembly Unfortunately, so is diabetes." is scheduled for: possible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration/Statement Date: Wednesday, September 291h & Thursday, September 301h of Band Affiliation form and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these is-um roll Now.ewamah. & Friday, October consent forms can be obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC IN, 2004 Place: Maht Malls Gymnasium, Pon Alberni Office. Registration takes 6 - S weeks. FIP SOMEONE YOU KNOW. Cata rem sawnrv... Time: 9 :10am each day Transfers: Arc you wishing to transfer to another Band? Write to the hand Breakfast: Provided on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday you want to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent Oif-1.1F27 (100 persons) to transfer form, also, notify the Band you are currently in and let them know man ameMm Lunch: Provided on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday your mentions. (200 persons) Marriages. divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate Dinner Provided Wednesday (400 persons) & Indian Registry lists. A consent form needs to be TSESHAHT FIRST NATION CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE certificates to up date the Thursday (450 persons) Open to anyone interested in learning more about Tseshaht history. 5000 completed for any name changes. NTC IS LOOKING FOR CATERING SERVICES FOR THIS MEETING Mission Rd. - Chi- chu -aht House/ Tseshaht Treaty office. We have a toll free Are you turning 18 soon? If you would like your own registration number PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY FOOD number available for Tseshaht members (which also houses our membership and OF SAFE CERTIFICATES IS then you have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes 6 - 8 weeks (no REQUIRED FOR THOSE SUBMITTING BIDS. Natural Resourcesaces Office, If you want your addresses included for treaty updates longer automatic). Caterers will be expected to: and Tribal bulletins call us (email: capo. lteslWel.eon) with your address. 1 -866- Willard Gallic Jr. and Eunice Joe are busy All documents are to be submitted to Rosin Little - Indian Registry Prepare and serve above mentioned meals 724-4225. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (Except preparing the N.T.C. information booth Administrator at the NTC Office, with the exception of Ditidaht, Hesquiaht, Provide coffee, tea, unsweetened juice & water throughout each day holidays). For more information contact us at (250) 724 -4229. or toll free at 1 -866- Huu- ay -aht and Tla- o- qui -aht. Contact these First Nations directly. To have a (painted by Trevor Little) for the Alberni Provide healthy snack at each coffee break, i.e. 724 -4229. chum. and fruit for each day status card issued through NTC from these four First Nations please have your 1. WN District Fall Fair. NTC staff will be at the Caterers will also he expected to clean up after each meal. Indian Registry Administrator fax approval and your information prior to TO ALL UCLUELET FIRST NATION MEMBERSHIP IQ ) booth throughout the weekend, no drop by Please nose: - Coffer, tea and water at stmt of each day coming into the office if possible. We are updating our Membership List. We will be administering our own and check out our colourful display! Coffee, tea, juice, water and animas for approximately 175 twice Does your First Nation have their membership code in place? If so, and Membership, soon. Until then, the Membership Committee will be assisting the people would like the above events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP" then it d.(em & pm) you person, who has been hired on a shortWm basis, to bring our list up-t0 -date. Are Events Community are interested please submit your bid and sample menu is EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as well you and/or Your Children registered? Remember when you registered with the try. to Hand Deliver to NTC Office:: Attention: Arlene Bill Your First Nation Beets your current address and phone number so they NTC office, you have to register with the Band Office, as well. Please call the Band Memorial Reminder for Hazel and George Patterson At 5001 Mission Road can you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. Office Toll -Free t I- 888 -726.7342 and leave a message, where you can be reached September 18, 2004 - 12:110 noon, Maht Malts Gym, Port Alberni Port Alberni, BC First Nation phone numbers and addresses arc ruled below for your and I will return your call. TO ALL MEMBERS: PLEASE keep [ho office updated Or by fax: (250) 723 -0463 with addresses, telephone, cell & fax numbers ALSO email addresses. You are invited to Indian Name Giving party for Corby Frank on THE DEADLINE FOR ALL CATERING BIDS IS NO LATER THAN 4:30PM, Email anon to: vmundy 1,1.11111 net tnf October 9, 2004 in Ahousaht, B.C. Everyone welcome to have a good Ahousaht Friday, September 17th, 2004, TLA- O- QUI -AHT TRIBE MEMBERS time witnessing Corby's first Indian name. (250) 670 -9563 - Fax: (250) 670.9696 your Job Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. VOR IAO If you are not receiving "Inside Tla- o- qui -ahf' newsletter please call Announcement General ff# MEMORIAL POTLATCH FOR LATE BARRY WAYNE address in ASAP This mailing list is also used for important tribal mai louts Community Traditional Knowledge and Biological í your may not to miss. MCCARTHY (BEAR) Ditidaht First Nation want Researchers Forward your address to: Carla Moss c/o Tla- o-qui -aht First Nations, Box 18, 1- -745 -3366 - Fax: (250) 745 -3332 October 30th, 2004, Alberni Athletic Hall, Noon 888 Torino, B.C., VOR 220. Phone: 250-725-2765, email: tulo..,I.land net 2 people 8 month positions (approx 20 hours /week) We would like to acknowledge the people that came close to us in the time ..at PO Box 340 Pon Alberti, B.C. V9Y 7M8 Fax: 250-725 -4233 alto: Carla Moss The Uchuckleéaht First Nation requires two general researchers to assist pan -lime need.. Welcome of Everyone (20 hours/week) with various tasks related to the study of traditional knowledge and Hosts: Johnny McCarthy Sr, and Laura Ann McCarthy Ehattesaht TO ALL TSESHAHT MEMBERSHIP: biology of m s. This work involves jobs, which include but are no t limited to: reading, writing, historical research, mapping, interviewing, field 1- 888 -761 -4155 - Fax: (250) 761 -4156 PT" Please remember when you register your child(ren) with NTC you must still register your rhild(ren) to the Band. I do not have names that NTC has Chieftainship Seating of the Rush Family on November 27, 2004 at research, data entry. Much of the work will take place in the Uchnekleseht Band PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 y' no if you're one of these members please contact me for Band membership 11:00 a.m. at the Alberni Athletic Hall Office as we membership and only those people on Dates: Sept 15, 2004 - March 31,2005 Hesquiaht First Nation papers administer our own our list is Tseshaht I do not issue status cards this is done only with Rente MEMORIAL POTLATCH Qualifications: Some general office and computer skills. Basic research skills, 1- 877 -232 -1100 (250) 670-002 NEW DATE -ADAM FRED archival reading, note taking, filing, mapping, and map reading. General -Fax: Little or Mel Broker. Feel free to contact me at lieagallìcr9ehaw.ra or me including call son brother focused a lot of his personal life to his culture, we feel that it is PO Box 2000 Tofioo, B.C. VOR 2Z0 As our knowledge of our traditional territory: interest in Uchucklesaht culture, and at 1- 866 -724 -4229. say his important to good -bye to presence here on earth, but to also celebrate the knowledge of marine resources are considered an asset Drivers license and boat Important Notice to all Nuu -chah -ninth First Nations members, joining of him with ancestors. Knowing our Sm brother would want us to feed our operator's license also preferred. Hupacasath First Nation the time Band Managers, CHR's, Health Clerks and Band Membership Clerks: people and thank all those who came and shared stories, hugs, tears during of Specific training and project direction will he provided. (250) 724-4041 - Fax: (250) 724 -1232 our lass, feel that it is iMpOrtant to set this special day as early as possible. MEDICAL COVERAGE NOT AUTOMATIC we Closing date for applications Sept 10, 2004 PO Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 We therefore have decided to hold a feast for our family, friends and ask that each of Contact: Chuck Poschenrieder Band Manager cik Reference: Recently, many bills were received at the NTC (Non- Insured Health you join on to remember our young man for who we all knew him. On July 16, 2005 Ka.'yu:'k'rh' /Che:k'tlenlerh' Benefits Section) (NIHB) from parents requesting payment under this plan. at the Maid Maim Gym, beginning at 10:00 a.m. We will close the doors to hold Ucluelet First Nation - Job Posting If a child is not registered with Indian Affairs and the province there is no medical r opening ceremonies; we will then serve lunch at 12:00 noon. If you have any f (250) 332 -5259 - Fax: (250) 332 -5210 coverage. Therefore, FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF MEDICAL further questions regarding this feast, please feel free to contact one of the following Home School Coordinator General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. VOP 130 °, VISITS, X -RAYS, ETC. WILL FALL ON THE PARENTS! family members: Gina Pearson (mom) at 723 -4727, or thirteen Watts (grandma) 724- Position Summary Indian Affairs cannot and WILL NOT PAY any bills without full coverage. 4873, or ionic Watts (auntie) 724 -4987, or Alfred Fred (father) at 723 -2042, Mane The Home School Coordinator is responsible for fulfilling the Ucluelet First Nation's Non .'hohl / Much alohl Remember, unless a child is REGISTERED with both Indian Affairs (Status Card) Johnny (Duncan) 7468445 grandma, granny (hone (Alert Bay) 974 -2485, or Deane goal of providing a quality education for all students Part of the Home School (250) 283 -2015 - Fax: (250) 283 -2335 and the provincial medical plan (MSP Card) two very important medical factors apply: Walloon. aunt, 974 -5472. Coordinators role is to actively promote Ucluelet First Nation students to succeed a. The child is covered under the parent medically, for only three months; Toll free - (800) 238 - 2933 responsible, successful and MEMORIAL POTLATCH academically, socially, personally, to become independent, PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO students. 4 b. Once the child reaches I year of age then they are no longer covered The House of the late Saìyatchapis (Chuck Sam), invite you to the Maht Mahs Gym, of Responsibilities under the NIHB program for: equipment, supplies; drugs; dental; and Saturday, February 5, 2005 10:00 n.m, Summary Nuchaaaht First Nation Closely monitor the academic activities of all Ucluelet First Nation students. optical. To honour the lives of family: Saiyatchapis, Harry Sam, Phyllis Sam, Stephanie Sam, (250) Fax: 332-5908 - (250) 332 -5907 Normally, a child reaching 19 years of age requires (her or his) own medical care card. Dakkot Rain McFarlane. Keep in close contact with parents guardians PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 A child can maintain medical coverage up to age 25 when in full -time attendance at Monitor the grades and attendance of each Ucluelet First Nation students visit schools. a post secondary institution, that is approved by the provincial medical commission. MAILING HA- SHILTH -SA Encourage Ucluelet First Nation pangs to Tla- o-qui -aht First Nations It takes 6 -8 weeks to obtain these coverage cards! Start the process immediately! Watch for special needs of children, child neglect or child abuse Do not assume it is done! Follow up with this until you have both cards! Questions TO NUU- CHAH -NULTH MEMBERS To encourage the Ucluelet Community and families to he involved in education (250) 725 -3233 - Fax: 725 -4233 (250) members are to be directed to the Band Membership Clerks, or the NTC Registry Office 724 -5757. Ha- Shilih -Sa is looking for addresses of NUUchah-nulth (NCN) who NOT Arrange activities related to UFN culture and language PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. VOR 2Z0 s=is Robert Gloat, CD - NTC NIHB Program Supervisor receiving the paper. Ha- nhiltnSU is flee for Nuu -chah -ninth members. If you want to Network with local services and provide counselling to students in relation to their receive Ha- 9M1IIM -5a please send name (including your middle name or initials) to: courses Ha- Shilth -Sa, P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y 7M2 Tseshaht First Nation INSURANCE REQUIREMENT Attend education related meetings as directed First Name: Initial: Last Name: reports Toll Free: 1 -888- 724-1225 - Fax: (250) 724 -4385 OUT OF PROVINCE AND COUNTRY Provide monthly PO Box 1218 V9Y Apt. 0: Mailing Address: Proposal writing to access grant. funding for education Pon Alberni, B.C. 7M1 Recent situations have been embarrassing to some who Depart Canada people City: Postal Code: Participate in planning UFN education needs without acquiring any type of medical coverage insurance. Non -Insured Health Other related duties S Benefits Program through health Canada does not cover anyone who demo * In order to quality fora free subscription you must fill in N a shah -aunt First Uchucklesaht Tribe Canada. nor does your BC Medical Plan unless you have written authority form Nation i.e. Ahousaht, Ditidaht, etc: (Excluding Toquaht) Qualifications Grade 12 graduate (250) 724 -1832 - Fax: (250) 724 -1806 them stating that they will cover you, and what they will covet (Remember the Support and advocacy skills are a necessity PO Box 1118 Port Alberni, B.C. 7M7 price is much higher in US than here - I suggest you check it out to protect yourself V9Y Phone Number: and and your family). Ensure you get coverage by contacting your local travel agency - Drivers licence own vehicle required /Secondary students they can and will help you! It is also understood that once you have departed Experience working with Elementary Change of Address (Include your previous address) asset Ucluelet First Nation Canadaand you change your mind and decide you wish to have coverage -- it is tin Q _ Knowledge of UFN culture and language an (250) 726 -7342 - late .Tavel policy insurance will not cover you in outside the country if you try to Good interpersonal skills New Subscriber? and education Fax: (250) 726.7552 obtain insurance after you have left. Protect yourself and your family! Questions on O Salary is negotiable depending on experience Submit resumes o: Executivet Director, Ucluelet First Nation, P.O. Box 699, PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C.. VOR 3A0 this matter are encouraged and welcomed through the Non -Insured Health Benefits Reminder - Returned papers are automatically deleted from the mailing list. Program Coordinator (Robert Clues) 1- 888 -407 -4888 or 250- 724 -3232. Ucluelet, BC VOR 3A0. Fax: (250) 7267552 Email: [email protected] B's uóto von to keen us informed of your address! Page 18 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - September 9, 2004 - Page 19 Klecko's - kekoo Ans Miscellaneous - FOR SALE' Native designed helped Dawn and 1 get really inspired The Northern Region Summer being here, to help keep our games safe HOUSE FOR SAI k to TEN member Kleco from Kelly work ahead! jewellery; silver, copper, gold for the on . Games were hosted by Nuchatlaht for all. CLASSIFIED Erosion Reserve. Newly added 1 engraving, stone setting. Contact Extending my thanks to all of those Kleco, Kleco! To my mentor and Band at Online Village August Kleco Kleco to the B.C. Mission Boat bdrm suite. Views of ocean and forest. 723 Gordon Dick by phone -9401. Info: (250) who supported me through the design friend Cindy Vanvolsem, Museum 19th -21st. Team for helping with the little ones, Aulomollle Employment Wanted/ 725 -3482. WANTED: 1 am kinking for someone and creation of the "Un- earthing Curator, who helped all of my ideas playing games and doing crafts with PRICED TO SELL.. 14 R. X 70 ft. The theme of the games was "Rejoice to make Abalone buttons. Call 723- 'IAN AUTOCLEAN: -welt do your Services-Offered Culture: Archaeology in Tseshaht and come to fruition. She has been an them. Princeton 1993 Mobile Home. 2 with all your heart" and rejoice we did. 7134 dirty work" Automobile cleaning and Hupacasath permanent teacher, and guide, I cannot Big Kleco to a special lady Teresa Bird, Bedroom. plus 12 R. X 18 B. addition, Territory' incredible First 1 would like to thank the games FOR SALE: Carvings for sale: coffee renewal. CARS - TRUCKS - RV'S - DAVE WATTS FORESTRY exhibit at Alberni Valley Museum: say enough about how much she has who came and took time out to help us Located at Snow Lake Mobile Home nonunion" from each village for their table tops, clocks, 6" totems, BOATS. 7429 Pacific Rim Highway. make the Nuchatlaht plaques, ADVISORY SERVICES Park. Can be moved, relocated. By I thank the Tseshaht and Hupacasath helped me, been patient, and genuinely input and help to make these games vests and shawls. I Phone 720 -2211. canoes, leave message for Charlie appointment only. Fire Nations who have been cared about my work, about Tseshaht really enjoyed working with you on PROFESSIONAL BODYWORK: Specializing in set up and NO AGENTS! Mickey at 724 -8609 or c/o Box 40, Phone: 724 and and people, and about the also them. -5290. supportive, informative, Hupacasath Thank you to those who donated Zeballoe, B.C. VOP 2A0 Will to professional bodywork and management of Tribal Forestry FOR SAI 3 bedrooms, the is wards the games A very special Kleco goes to a hard HOUSE F accommodating in process of artifacts. Alberni Valley Museum in time, gifts for fund FOR SALE: Genuine Authentic basket painting. 14 years experience. operations. working man named John Vincent. with 3 bedroom basement suite, fruit gathering information, designing and lucky to have you and your skills. raising, and money donations. To those weaving grass. Linda Edgar, Experienced, certified welder on-site. Phone 250 731 6222 Thank you for all the fish, coning and phone trees, berry bushes and Rower beds. the acquiring of archaeological artifacts Also Kleco to Shelly Harding and who volunteered their time and to our 250 -741 -1622. Marcel Dorward. 723 -1033. Or 250 723 9706. m chopping wood and for participating in Newer carpets and lino. 4 appliances. for the Museum archaeology exhibit. Kirstn Smith Education Curator, and elders for attending the gapes, Kleco FOR SALE: 1 1999 Safari Van - 7 T.S.0 TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving BASKET WEAVING FOR SALE: Saar too Call 723 Kleco. the games meetings. And Hauling, -8979. Darrell Ross, Les Sam and Tseshaht Curatorial Assistant at the Alberni Grad Hat Regalia, Baskets, Weaving passenger, excellent condition - 512,000 Reasonable Rate, Tom Klee+ to all the summer workers who BOARDROOMS FOR RENT: At the Chief and Council, Brandy Lauder, Valley Museum. You have always been K leco to my niece Vera and her husband material, specializing in Maquiana Hat (000). Contact (250) 726-2446 or fax Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Pon Alberni, came and helped out with the success of Tseshaht Administrative Buildings, Port Judith Sayers and Hupacasath Chief great co- workers, and have become Emery Gabriel for picking up fresh fruit Earrings. Available to teach at (250) 726-2488. B.C. Phone: (250) 7243975. the games. Alberni. For more information call the worked for and coming to attend and help with the FOR SAI F.: 1989 Fard Econoline 17 FOR HIRF:Pickup luck and driver. and Council to ensure that the great friends too. Kleco, always conferences and workshops. Call Julie Tseshaht First Nations Office security the games during the wee The list could go on forever.... 5o Kleco at (250) information provided was accurate, as being interested, and attritive to the of Joseph (250) 729 -9819. passenger bus. Auto, runs great. 55500 Need something transposed or towed? who 724 -1225 or toll free 1- 888 -724 -1225. hours of the morning. to all helped or participated to make obo 723 Transport well as to ensure that I had all the details to help make. my exhibit, and WANTED: whale Meth, whalebones, -2308. Mae furniture, fridge, stoves, these games such a success. FOR RENT: A non -profit organization To those who helped with security and 1990 into 1 outboard motors, your artifacts and information that I needed the opening night special and run mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt FOR SALE: Fond 2 ton crew boat, canoe or Jessie Mack (Smith) has rooms to rent, by the day, week or firm we thank you . was You listened aide also. trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and cab on propane. $2500.735 -0833. travel trailer towed or moved. By the km to meet my deadlines. It a smoothly. always while I Nuchatlaht Youth Coordinator month. Very reasonable rates for Room A big Kleco to the Pon Hardy and Pon Elsie John a,604ß33 -3645 or c/o FOR SAI F. 1971 Chen le ton pick up and by the hour. Call 250 -724 -5290. privilege to get the opportunity to work was working out a problem. or just Coordinator and Board. Also, them is a Boardroom McNeill R.C.M. P. Detachments for N.R.S.ii rack wino motor, also 1971 automatic together on this project with all of you needed to he distracted for a little bit #141 -7206f St, New Westminster BC %DWtEL Advisory for Histories, available for rent For more information V3L3C5. motor (needs ta be installed). 728 -3519 I hope that you are all proud of the from the huge amount of work that I would like to say congratulations to you're in my prayer all the time. Love Governance, and Constitutions (forming phone 723 -6511. FOR new addition made to our local had to do. Kleco for your support and my sister Karen and Richard for their from Jessie E. Mack (Smith) and SALE: Native painting. Call governments). contact Harry Lucas, at WANTED. Medical Equipment such as Bruce (250) -2397 Marine museum, that tells visitors ala more genuine caring - and I look forward to baby girl Jo -Anne Summer Dean Claudine, Steve, Chelsea, Thomas and Necker.. 728 724 -2313. wheelchairs etc. Can be dropped offal W Sandra about who we are and where we come working with you both again in the horn on July 24, 2004. lice weight was Samuel Mack. HOPULTHEEATUK - BOATIrORSALE. 1992 - 25 foot Raider. NUU- ('HAH -NULTH NATIVE the Tseshaht Band Office. 5000 Mission Howard, Mowechaht Cedar Weaver. bona, and our long, long history in this future! 1.5. I hope you guys can come home I would like to say Kleco (thanks) to the Aluminum cabin, open fore and aft deck, I ANGIIAGE: Transcribing in phonetics Road, Port Alberni. Contact Gail K. Gus Hats, Caps, Pouches, Baskets, Mats. region Kleco to Museum Director Jean soon with your bundle of joy. I would Nuchatlaht Tribe for hiring me to be the adjustable outboat bracket, tandem - for meetings, research projects, personal at 724 -1225. and Roses for Sale. Price Negotiable. galvanized trailer- $19,900 without e. rates. Phone FOR SAID: Beautiful Native Design I thank Denis Si Claire. and Alan McIntosh. for taking a risk on me and like to thank all those who donated youth worker and for putting me in to Hourly Harry Lucas at Ph: Barter or Trade. 250- 283 -7628. engine, 529,900 2001 - 225 Bien Dress. New 5 McMillan for their willingness to visit my proposal to go ahead with a new may towards my sister and them. coordinate the Northern Region Games with 7242313. condition Size -7. 724- They say thanks to you all. To those for this year. [email protected]. Optimax. Call Roger Fraoceur 723.4005 FREE LANGUAGE CI ASSES: at 3049. with me, and talk with me about the exhibit. 1 appreciate your support, and ROSE AMBROSE: Basket weaving, who tried to win in my silent auction, I JI ($)OTFT)RSALE MV Ropo -no license. Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor - FOR SAI F. Custom built food cart exhibit. In addition to offering advice, for challenging me. I admire you, and Jessie E. Mack (Smith) would like to shawls, buskers, headbands, roses, em. 40' fiberglass. Ex -freezer troller Fully Tat Tatoosh. Monday with grill, deep fryer, sink, wafer pump, support and answers to any technical respect your willingness to he raised about $250 and that went to Karen extend my appreciation to the Nuchatlaht and Wednesday Also teach 723 -2106. and Richard for their say in Vancouver. staff for the opportunity to do the equipped- Freezer system only 2 years Nights. 7 pin to 9 pm. (Bring your own and lots of storage. 1 owner. $6500, information I might need I at any time. challenged and create dialogue, in gold Karen and Richard are very tired and organizing for the games and for JEWELRY: with silver or just old. Harold Little (250)670-2477. per and Parenting Skills for obo. 724 -4383. look forward to working with you in of as paper). between the two and the silver or gold. Earrings, pendants, dogs like to see family I FOR SALE - 40' Ea -troller and Spring Parents and Tots. Fridays from Marne. WANTED: Serge]: Sewing Machine to future, and seeing some and friend to working along with you all. really 3- Mc more and more community in general. You work very and bracelets. Call Gideon @ cheer them up. So I would like to thank enjoyed working along side with the Smith nets made to order. Call Robert Johnson EVERYONE IS WELCOME_ cue kleco. buy. Please call 724 -4987 of what you Un -earth over the coming hard to make our museum professional 390 my sisters Audrey and Velina for driving summer youth workers. Thanks for all -2355 or 754 -9413 Sr. (250) 7244799. Edward Taloosh, Certified Linguist. WOOD FOR SALE: 580 per cord. years. Thank you for your passion for and ensure that the standards are high - Area License me over. To my brother Tom and Janice the help, Tracy, Candace and Claudine. FOR SALE: "G" Al Troll TSAWAAYUUS' SHARE YOUR Leave a message @ 723 -1129. Nuuchah -ninth culture, history and and the exhibit, or museum would not 37.5 R. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250- thanks for being there for them too. I Have fun in school this year. From TALENTS WITH YOUR ELDERS. FOR SAI F. TREK 800 Unisex people over the many, many years you be the same without you. Thank you 670.95]3 or leave a message at the love you sister Karen, Richard and baby Jessie E. Mack (Smith) Wormers required for the following. Mountain Bike, brand new condition have been working in our for really giving me a great number of Ahousaht Administration Office at 250- to -Anne. Take care and just know that 'Give demonstrations 'endlos teach lased 3 times). Blue and Silver, 670 -9563. communities. you are both assets to opportunities to lean, to grow, to be }'louse. of Wal -Ghee basket weaving, kickstand and back wheel -rack included. SALE' 38 I/2 R "C" license for our people - Kleco. challenged, to meet other members of FOR 5350.00. 724 -3420. ,ttlwaigirwl Fashion We also need cultural entertainment.t Call 50/50 draw Winner Announcement 510,000. Donald Mundy (250) 720- Thank you to Eric and Jackie Forgeng this field and to move forward. This Contact Darlene Erickson at 724-5655. FOR SALE' 4 1/2' x B' pool mole, 2 The winner the 50/50 draw the Rosalee Ross fundraiser was 5841. and the Papemtill Dam Archaeological experience has been an incredible of for P.O Bw. 30-19 AID TRAINING: Canadian Red years old, 52005 728 -3537. Caledonia Fred. The FOR SALE: New and Used Barclay flaw Field School members for their stepping stone, and I am really looking (95850) lucky ticket was drawn by Sharon BG txwsra Cross Certified First Aid Instructors FOR RENT: Equipment for power Reyes at the NEDC office. rw, (ssolteaes P.a.% 125o1 3ee -7375 Sound Sockeye Nets. (250) 923 -9864. support, and letting me poke around forward to all the many, many Lavern and Alex Frank are available to point and DVD presentations. Projector Thank you to all who supported her in her fundraising efforts. - Iwwr...hv...... WANTED: 18' - 19' Fiberglass Deep V their dig and lab f inspiration and possibilities before me. Most of all I teach First Aid to your group, office, or and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit Bom Tseshaht,Rosalee who is now 26 years old. took it upon Fishing Boat, Soft Top, (Double Eagle, ideas, your passion for the links to our have enjoyed the experience, learned a community. Classes can have up to 24 requited. Telephone: 250- 7245290. herself to fund raise because she tely to go to the Houston, etc). Call Dale or Barb @ history is truly inspirational. Keep up tremendous amount, and had alot of fun named t students. Phone (250) 725 -3367 or (250) WANTED: An old spanking strap P.N.E. and needed some travel dollars. In the 1980's Rosalee's 250 - 283 -7149. the good work, all of you! with you and the museum staff. All the 726 -2604 for more information. from the Residential era and any specialist said that because of her handicap, she would never ride a CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, Big klecos to the people at Parks beet for the future!. la SWEEPY'S CLEANING SERVICES' pictures from CT Hilton in Pon Alberni bike, swim, skate or even change her own clothes. Rosa has defied her doctor and or teach how to build canoe. Call Harry Canada - Nadine Samantha Gus: Need some Cleaning in the years 1964/65/66. Later known Crookes, Arlene Finally, a big thank you to my husband Lucas 724 -1494. those that know Rosa, know that she swims like a fish, can be seen riding her hike as Hilton Elementary and is now Saki. and Ian Sumpter, who were Mike, my parents Deb and Mike done? Don't have enough time? Good and skates very well and has indeed come a long way, but she requires FOR SALE: 25' Baylner powered by mill rates. Call 721-7645 or leave a message privatized. Leave mesoge for August essential in completing the loans Foxcroft, my in -laws Norm and Linda 350 with Volvo leg. Excellent assistance to maintain a regular lifestyle. Chen Johnson @ 283 -2015 the agreements and receiving the Benson Pokier. and my siblings, Dawn, Kern. @724 -2763. Windows, dishes, this awareness that lace w&ryaMe. James Swan condition. $11,000. 735 -0833. Hopefully will bring people like Roast really to need vacuuming, laundry, walls shelves, eta. Mowacheht/Muchalaht Band Office. Island Artifacts very quickly and and Shawn, they support me and put up AHOUSAHT NATIVE ARTIST MISSING - 30 HP Yamaha. Any recreational programs. Custodial, Janitorial certified. WFSTCOAST TRANSITION efficiently. You were all great to meet with my stress, and ensure that I stay Original paintings, and carvings. elan information please contact Boyd or Josh Kleco kleco- Haych qe Siam Commercial house keeping/ home HOUSE EMERGENCY SHELTER: and great to work with. A good portion fairly calm and collected. Also to my customize orders) Fred at 723 -5114 or 724 -6491. Reward! - making certified and Food safe. For Abused Women and their Children of this exhibit would not be possible Aunties Lisa and Wendy and Carl and Shelley Edgar and children P.O. 84 - Ahousaht, BC. VOR-1A0 TRADE: Hot or cold smoked salmon home (250) 670.243g cell (250) 731- GROWING THE CIRCI.F on call 24 hours toil free. 1- 877 -726- without your support. Uncle Jason, Nan and Grandpa, all of On May I, 2004,1 was invited to a luncheon at Ditidaht Can. Hall. Carl, you (vacuum packed) for a 9.9 outboard 5304. www.ahousahtnetiveartcom COMMUNICATIONS GROUP: Video 2020. Kleco to Brian Seymour, Buddy my many cousins and extended family wanted to apologize, and did so, to Shelley's family and relatives for the huo and motor or W.H.Y. Call John @ (250) wiheybalberninel /musk / CD -Rom or DVD production FORT ALBERNI TRANSITION Williams, and George Field of Royal - you are everything to me, my pain you previously caused on your wife, Shelley. You also apologized to Shelley 723 -3276. website design or enhancement, book HOUSE: Call 724 -2223 or call the British Columbia Museum -who met inspiration, and the thing that keeps m and your children. I want to say, "I'm very proud and happy to have witnessed this WANTED: Boat Traitor for 20' boat. e publishing, public relations, marketing, crest local shelter or crisis center. gesture and huge step you took that day,' want to shake Call Micheal @ 720 with me early on to provide advice, striving to excel and be the best that 1 your hand and welcome you -6026. Beul sol aci.d and training. Top quality professional HELD LINE FOR CHILDREN: technical information, and a wealth of can be. My family is who I am, who I back into Shelley's family. I will also remember you promise to be a better man to -sry FOR SALE. Nets -Different Sizes, Jd - uNk productions at very reasonable rates. 310 -1234. ideas on to own self, your wife Shelley and your children. One day at time, Carl. I wish you the Different prices, make an offer. Trolling how proceed with this am proud to be. I am proud to come cNoet6 et(`,rwataAflme/Aanat Contact Randy Fred, 530 Cadogan Street, WANTED: Traditional Stories for very best on your new path in Please exhibit, ..sell as future projects and a life." forgive me for not saying any words at gear -offers. View -5010 Mission Rd. from family of loving and proud .laadkm-aatle Nanaimo BC VOS IT4; Tel. 250 -]41- project Call Caroline Thompson ät724- endeavors. It was great to meet the time this took place. I have problem speaking in a large group of people. Phone - 723 -9894. you all, people and am honored to always have 9atusksab 0153; e-mail: randvfrednvshawca. Chua! 5757. Thank you for the good meal. Thank you to all who helped and gat to exchange great information your love and support unconditionally. you prepare for this day. PROFESSIONAL available for Congratulations Shelley and Carl on your renewal vows. NITINAHT LAKE MOTET New and ideas with museum professionals. It never fails to surprise me that you Workshops/ Conferences. Healing Sincerely, Dona Knighton Moro. Manager is Lucy Edgar. I can be reached Your warmth, and passion les Circles /Retreats/ Canoe Journeys. for your ALL always come out to support us at DUGOUT CANOES Turtle Island Plants at -745 # P .S. Remember no one is perfect. Keep rho faith. fONAL Office #- 250 -3844, Home 250- field came across in our visit, and Contract or full -time position. Holistic events and awards. that you are always, .fis siens. Courses in 745 -6610, Fax # 250- 745 -3295. PO Box massage and aromatherapy with always there. Thank you for keeping 3 Horticulture 160, Port Alban, BC, VOY 7M8 rac,Y..laSkenÑ essential oils by Raven Touch. Please Happy Btnhday to Kurt John me grounded, rooted in my identity and d1..4a...0uwa FOR SALE: Seaside Adventures in proud. Kleco! and Eileen Touchie @250 -726 -7369 on Sept 16, From Glenda and Family. e gardens Torino 5695,000.00 Serious Inquiries Thank you to everyone orr 726 -5505. Happy Birthday to Sheila Tom in the Tseshaht e landscapingping courses Call 725 -3448 OR 725 -8329 out for FI GANT ADVANTAGE. on Sept 3. From Glenda and family. and Hupacasath Community - I am ' native plants Steve or Cindy Dennis e ITCORATING AND CATERING Happy Birthday to Aunty Cathy honored and humbled to have the upgrade your gardening skills s inn is offering the George C. John Jr. Iverson Fire Service SERVICES: Tract Robinson @ on Sept 25. Love your Niece Glenda opportunity to learn so much more Courses available In all aspects of or SIOA Basic Fire Supervision Azie fro.. 5 -100 home 721 -N571, Margaret Robinson@ Happy Birthday to Susan J. about the rich history and beautiful horticulture. rtra.n.a.atio.wrrti. and Safety to First Nations. Cost occasions: .+.Y-a++ Phone 250-752 -6132, or e-mail home:723 -0789. We do all Lave your family. culture of our people. v+r - $140.00 per person. For further Weddings, Showers, Graduations, Kleco! Kelly Faxcrofl- Poirier edu @turtleislndpints.coro to talk inquiries and registration contact Warren iY to our instructor Banquets, Brunches, Dinners,' Super Robinson at (250) 715 -1037. Host and Food Safe Certified' a r N. -

20 Ha- Shilth -Sa September 9, 2004 N.E.D.C. BUSINESS NEWS Loans to Support Youth Entrepreneurial Growth & Development THE NEDC YOUTH LOAN FUND

In 1996 Western Diversification Aboriginal Capital Corporation young businessperson. have been established to add to (WD) and Aboriginal Business Association (NACCA) developed a To date we have increased the youth these in -house initiatives. Canada (ABC) - two of NEDC's Youth Business fund. participation in the NEDC Youth Loan main partners - recognized the Fund to 13 youth loans totalling NEDC has and or continues to work development of Aboriginal youth NACCA is responsible for disbursing approximately $266,000 - see table with Junior Achievement, Junior and entrepreneurship as a priority area. the Youth Funds to participating below. The total number of youth Senior Secondary Schools, Adult Aboriginal Capital Corporations loans is approximately three times Education Centers, individual tribes, What would this mean for NEDC and (ACC's) such as NEDC. The that, as youth entrepreneurs take youth groups and the Nuu -chah- the Aboriginal youth in our region? NACCA Youth Fund allowed NEDC advantage of other NEDC loan nulth Tribal Council. to expand the services of the existing funds. It would mean that by late 1996 we Youth Fund. The following services 2003/2004 1996/1997 were able to develop - in were added in 1998: # $ # $ partnership with ABC and WD -a Loans 13 $265,505 5 $37,180 $500,000 loan fund that included a YOUTH LOAN FUND Average $20.4K $7.4K $100,000 (or 25 %) forgivable loan Leverage $301,477 $51,602 portion. equity matching: the fund can provide matching equity funds of There has also been considerable These partnerships bring valuable The Youth Loan Fund offered some up to $1,500 per eligible client growth and expansion in the youth dialogue, community support and unique opportunities in comparison mentoring: funds provided to program as well. To promote youth additional programming to enhance with the standard NEDC loan funds. develop a youth mentoring entrepreneurship and capacity the NEDC Youth Program. For program building, the Youth Business Co- example, NEDC worked YOUTH LOAN FUND youth business workshops ordinator can visit a community or collaboratively with the Junior eligible to all Nuu -chah -nulth and school and offer a variety of different Achievement program to bring in available to youth between the Aboriginal people living within the workshops, such as: initiatives like the Junior ages of 19 and 35 years Nuu -chah -nulth region between Achievement Staying In School inclusive the ages of 15 and 29 years You're the Boss - What NEDC Program and the Junior a relaxed equity requirement of inclusive can do for you & NEDC's Achievement Business Game. 10% an additional $100,000 to the Millionaire Game Furthermore, the NEDC has worked a lower interest rate then the existing loan fund Business Planning with junior and senior secondary NEDC standard Education & Goal Setting schools to assist in the preparation maximum loans of $15,000 - The challenge for NEDC was to get Budgeting of the students to participate in the under this program only (please the information to the communities Community Economic Junior and Senior E- Spirit note that the maximum loan and community organizations so that Development & Entrepreneurship competitions available to all our individual our youth could take advantage of Myths About Entrepreneurship clients is $600,000, however the the opportunity presented by the Proposal Writing For more information about the youth fund only extends to Youth Loan Fund. Resume Writing NEDC Youth Loan Fund or any of $15,000) the other loan funds or programs the business may be part-time, The most effective vehicle for getting In addition, partnerships with other please contact our office at (250) seasonal or full -time (standard the information to our communities youth business -program providers 724 -3131.

NEDC loan fund programs has been Ha- Shilth -Sa. . But, word of require the business to be year mouth is also important and our round, full -time) Board of Directors and staff took NEDC Summer Student, Jack Little Jr. every opportunity to share the Applicants to the NEDC Youth Loan information. I would like to thank the NEDC Board 1 t Fund are still required to meet of Directors, Staff, and Loan Review- standard eligibility criteria. For In 2000 NEDC began hosting an Committee for giving me the example: annual youth business conference. opportunity to work with them. It has There have been five conferences to been a great and enjoyable learning the business must be viable, date, each focused on a specific area experience for me. however there will be some of youth entrepreneurship. NEDC is I consider my time with NEDC a flexibility offered to the applicant currently planning and developing a fantastic opportunity as I have met in the area of related experience sixth conference scheduled for many excellent individuals and they will have to pass a standard Spring 2005. organizations and had the opportunity credit check to develop my networks in the they must be Nuu- chah -nulth or In 2001, under the direction of the communities connecting with our people. I will be able to take these Aboriginal living and intending to Youth Business Co- ordinator the experiences and transfer them to further my career, education, and personal do business within the Nuu - mentoring program began to solidify. goals in life. ,. chah -nulth region Matching community business I will miss this job and look forward to remaining in contact with all the people with youth entrepreneurs, this great people that I've have had the privilege of getting to know. Kleco, In 1998 the Department of Indian program provides a valuable Kleco. Affairs (DIA) and the National component to the success mix for the 8 Nuu -chah- nulth, Economic Development Corporation (250) 724 -3131 www.nedc.info to promote and assist the development, establishment and expansion of the ; business enterprises of Nuu -chah -nulth Tribes and Tribal members 1/ 20 g 4, - t914- ""T