Stó:lō Service Agency Performance Report

January – March 2019

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (FAD)

• Continued the transition of the Finance and Administration department (FAD) into two departments of FAD. • All FAD Supervisors attended a ‘Skills and Strategies for Living Well’ training session over February and March. • Met with the department Directors to review the financials in preparation for year-end auditing. • Began Budget preparation for 2019-20 fiscal year. • Purchased 4 new vehicles for the vehicle pool to replace some of the older (2007) vehicles.

EVENTS • The 16th Annual Aboriginal Employment and Career Fair, sponsored by SASET and Service Canada, was held March 5th, 2019 at and featured 35 exhibitors and about 130 people looking at career options.

(Left) Attendees and booths at the annual Sto:lo Employment and Career Fair held at Tzeachten Mar. 5. (Right) SASET’s Chris Monkman presenting one of the 3 main door prize winners with a Google Chrome Book.

CAPITAL& PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • Secured FAD sheds and compound gates after thieves broke in and caused damage. • Installed storm drain for the two gated compounds. • Removed several dangerous trees after wind storm. • Repaired a dozen electrically burnt panels that monitor and control building 10 temperatures. • Dismantled two large homeless multi-camps on the property. • Had a major leak in our water main between building 7 and 1 where building 1 suffered a flooded basement. The water had to be shut off for all of the Coqualeetza property until the water main was fixed.

(Right) The Sto:lo Welcome figures located in front of Building 10 recently received a good cleaning.

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HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 TOTAL Job Postings 4 6 8 10 Interviews 2 1 0 3 New Hires 7 3 0 10 Staff Releases 1 0 3 4 Staff Disciplinary Letters/PIPs 1 0 0 1 Staff consultations with Staff/Supervisor 3 11 0 14 Pension and Benefit Enrollment 1 6 0 7 WCB/Short Term Disability Applications 1 1 0 2 Criminal Record Check Applications 8 5 0 13 Community Postings/Consultations 3 0 0 3 Job Description Development/Registration 0 5 0 5

• Pension and Benefit information sessions were held each month for employees and members.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) • Extended the Coqualeetza site wireless network to include Stó:lō Elders Lodge which allows Lodge staff and guests to benefit from highspeed wireless Internet access throughout the entire building. • Assisted SRRMC’s GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping team with setup of new servers to house the Story Map project. Community members and consultants will be able to access mapping data linked to online multimedia presentations. • Tested failover of our Telus Internet lines to ensure smooth operation in event of a cable cut. There is one main fibreoptic line running Internet along with backup fibreoptic and wireless links in place • Assisted Paladin Technologies with setup of new security camera system at Elders Lodge. • Evaluated three quotes for bulk purchase of PC desktop and laptop systems running Windows 10 and awarded the bid to Sudden Technologies’ Dell proposal; there are around 250 systems needing replacement. This is to meet Microsoft’s January 2020 deadline for retirement of support for patching and security updates to Windows 7. The new systems will be standardized on Dell models and will run Office 365.

INDIAN REGISTRY (IR)

Certificate of Indian Death Adoption Misc. Data Births Marriages Divorces Transfers Status/Secure Certificate s s Amend Entry of Indian Status Jan 2019 8 0 1 0 3 0 0 28 33 Feb 2019 1 1 0 0 1 3 1 26 27 Mar 2019 3 0 0 0 10 0 0 2 2 TOTAL 12 1 1 0 14 3 1 56 62

• The Bridge Training for all Indian Registry Administrators and their back-ups to attend a 3-day training course in Vancouver has been a challenge either through the invitations or the travel expense claims. All sessions went well and the last bridge training will be March 25-27, 2019.

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EDUCATION Post-secondary for the 2018/19 Fall and Winter terms: UCEP (University and Certificate/ Bachelor Program Master’s PhD TOTAL College Entrance Prep) Diploma Matsqui FN 1 3 3 7 Skawahlook FN 2 3 1 6 Skowkale FN 1 4 8 2 15 Tzeachten FN 8 1 9 Yakweakwioose 1 1 FN TOTAL 2 9 23 4 38

NATIONS CREATIONS • UBC's Master's of Journalism students included Nations Creations (NC) as part of their studies on Reporting in Indigenous Communities. Their reporting was within the theme of "Innovation" (for potential publication through CBC Indigenous) within Stó:lō Nation and are doing a series of interviews including both verbal and video with NC on the training program, its success and the social enterprise working with artists. • NC was nominated for two awards this year for the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. The second consecutive year for the Aboriginal Business of the Year nomination and the first year for Manufacturing Excellence. Although we did not bring home the winners’ trophies this time, it was an honor to attend and be recognized within our community. • The University of the ’s Teachers Education dept. toured the facility and had a number of products manufactured at NC. Their giftshop placed an order of shirts for resale during the pink shirt campaign and they are going online with orders for their swag products. NC Artist Jared Deck developed their logo. UFV will pay the artist an ongoing Royalty for each product sold with this logo. • Swag sales were brisk throughout the early months of 2019. Putting out orders for both local businesses and also graduation hoodies for schools.

Left and below, some of the swag and other products being produced at Nations Creations, the Sto:lo social enterprise business.

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• Working together with Stó:lō Health in their Kwelexw Project, NC produced the first of many drums that will be put around the city to draw attention to the information pamphlets on addiction help. The artwork for many of the projects posters and information pieces bares the hummingbird created by Jared Deck and licensed with NC.

The Kwelexw project is using drums and traditional art to reduce the stigma of addictions and reach out to people who may be hiding substance misuse to encourage safe use and harm reduction. PINK SHIRT DAY! Nations Creations was overwhelmed with the success of the design created by artist Chantelle Trainor-Mattie who brought focus onto the topic of not allowing bullying with her playful design.

Pink Shirt Day is an important fundraiser for Stó:lō Service Agency as Nations Creations – our on-site social enterprise – donates $5 from each shirt sold to the Mémiyelhtel (Youth Mentorship) program. This year’s design (top left) was by Chantelle Trainor-Matties, seen printing one the shirts, below left, and at an artist’s signing at the gift shop (below right). Among those wearing the shirts this year, Chilliwack City council members and staff (above centre) and staff at 98.5 The Drive radio station (top right).

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STÓ:LŌ RESEARCH AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CENTRE (SRRMC)

CULTURAL HERITAGE & ARCHAEOLOGY

FIELDWORK REPORTING SHIPs • H2018-16 63951 School Road AIA – • H2018-04 Semath Lot 29-2 CHIA • 269 issued for 2018 DiRi-122 • H2018-16 63951 School Road AIA • 27 issued for Jan/Feb 2019 • H2018-64 Dadswell AIA Phase II • H2018-20 Aitken Road (603631)

• H2018-06 BC Hydro FV-ABT-018 • H2018-41 CFLP Wahleach Blocks Poles Monitoring • H2018-48 Semath Lot 25 CHIA • H2018-82 Semath Lot 30 • H2018-49 45900 Sleepy Hollow • H2018-57 Thurston Meadows Road Recreation Site • H2018-53 Mount Lehman Road AIA • SHIP 2018-248 Silver Lake Blocks • H2018-54 Slesse Memorial Trail SL008, SL002, SL015 AIA • H2018-57 Thurston Meadows • H2018-04 Semath Lot 29-2 CHOA Recreation Site • H2019-04 Seabird Utility • H2018-61 Skowkale IR 10 Lot 3-4-3 Installations • H2018-62 Skowkale IR 10 Lot 8-1 • SHIP 2018-264 Blocks SK3, SK20, • H2018-64 Dadswell AIA Phase II SK21, SK22, SK23 AIA • H2018-65 Tzeachten Lot 13 • H2018-61 Skowkale IR 10 Lot 3-4-3 • H2018-71 Chilliwack Airport • H2019-007 Dadswell Proposed Diversion Ditch AIA Road AOA • H2018-73 Skowkale IR 10 lot 8-2 NW Corner AIA

• H2018-78 Enbridge Maintenance Work • H2018-80 Big Silver B281 BS298 BS300 • H2018-82 Semath Lot 30 • H2018-83 Cultus Lake WWTP AIA • H2018-84 Block B20A Road CHOA • H2018-87 Pattison Signs Semath • H2019-004 Seabird Utility Installations • H2019-007 Dadswell Proposed Road AOA

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OTHER • BC Family Day Event – Explore Archaeology through Treats, Candy and Chocolate • Repository • BCIT GIS Student Project • Job Ad to hire junior archaeologist

(Clockwise from top left) Artifact found near Hope, BC – Labret; In the field with SRRMC archaeologist Mariko Adams; An archaeology site near Hope; An archaeology site near Deroche.

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PLANNING PROJECT – CAP PROJECT Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe ((Aitchelitz, Shxwhá:y Village, Skowkale, Soowahlie, Squiala, Tzeachten, Yakweakwioose), Semá:th First Nation, and the SRRMC) received funding from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) First Nation ADAPT Program to carry out climate change adaptation planning. The OurCAP Project aims to increase community resilience so that community members are better prepared to deal with the impacts of climate change now and in the future.

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PEOPLE OF THE RIVER REFERRALS OFFICE Other Referrals Measure SSEA Referrals Federal Referrals (Industry, Regional, Civic, etc.) Referrals Received 126 10 33 Final Response 58% n/a n/a Timelines Met • StoloConnect Major Projects Module review of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project continues. • Federal Engagement Protocol draft near completion. We will be seeking S’ólh Téméxw Stewardship Alliance (STSA) community Band Council Resolutions to endorse the agreement in Q4. • Negotiations of the Stó:lō Strategic Engagement Agreement (SSEA) for implementation of a second term (2019- 2024) continue. Progress is tracked on a detailed strategic topic table. • Collaborative Stewardship Forum (CSF) Enabling Agreement drafted and received STSA approval. • Fraser Basin Council (FBC) Flood Strategy planning continues. Engagement with Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance and Stó:lō Tribal Council to co-develop a Stó:lō Secretariat body that will play the central role in this long term FBC process and facilitating engagement on various Emergency (all-hazards) Management issues across S’ólh Téméxw. • Coordinated a Cultural Heritage Overview Assessment (CHOA) with the SRRMC’s Arch Dept for geo-borehole analysis of dike infrastructure throughout S’ólh Téméxw. • Continued engagement on Integrated Silviculture Strategy Project with MFLNRO (Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development) • This project is being added to the CRS initiative introduced below (bullet 14). Working group and terms of reference to be developed. • Engaged with Forestry Council (FNFC) on Draft BC First Nations Forestry Strategy • Provide ongoing support for Stó:lō signatory communities involved with the Matsqui Dyke Management Working Group and the Chilliwack Dike Selection Committee. Assisting Sema:th FN in current negotiations for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Abbotsford regarding the Matsqui Dike project. • STSA representative Chief Angie Bailey and PRRO Systems Manager met with Ministers Heyman and Donaldson in Victoria to speak to the need for Grizzly Bear Habitat Restoration, along with Chiefs from St’átimc and Penticton Indian Band. Meeting results in commitment from BC Government to develop Terms of Reference document outlining steps for grizzly bear habitat protection and restoration. • Provide ongoing support and input to the SSEA Forestry Task Team developing STUP Best Management Practices guidance tool for local forestry sector • Provided Mining 101 training workshop for PRRO staff and Stó:lō SEA and Non-SSEA community representatives • Recruited and trained new PRRO GIS Technician (Deanna Rach) • Recruited and trained new PRRO Referrals Officer (Carli Pierrot)

SXTA TREATY OUTREACH • How do you feel about Treaty Poll posted and distributed until Feb. 8. Final result: 66% voted Yes or Maybe Yes and less than 5 % voted No way. • Speakers Series planning: Let’s talk to our treaty neighbours (March 13) • Vancouver engagement planning and implementation (January 24, 2019) • SXTA Newsletter out in January/ Coordinating one for March. • Attended two Community Expert Tables on fishing and handed off coordination to Treaty Operations. • Family dinner for Sepass Family Feb. 11. • Coordination of Treaty team to attend chief and council; staff and/or membership meetings with Skowkale Council (Feb 13), Skawahlook membership (postponed from Feb. 16), Tzeachten staff (Feb. 26), membership 7 | Page

(April 3); Yakweakwioose Chief and Council (Jan. 31), Aitchelitz and Leq’a:mel Chief and Council/membership to come. • Non-treaty community meetings: Meetings held with Kwantlen. Planning for meetings with Ts’elxweyeqw, Yale, Soowahlie etc. • Planning for Youth conference in March 2019/ date changed to April 12, 13, 14. Including development and production of Youth Gathering promo video. • Held Youth craft night in Leqamel in January. • Online Treaty 101 presentation/course tested, revised and in design production. • Field trip to Leqamel for Reconciliation Land video and images. Feb 6. • Meetings/Workshops: Continue to attend various SXTA engagements: Workshops, Sub-committee meetings, Critical Path Working Group, and more. • Coordinated changes to Governance structure illustration. • Prepared Treaty Reference Booklet for distribution to leadership at January workshop/ revising. • Preliminary planning for materials for Constitution engagements including, Constitution booklet, factsheet, video, podcast and more. • Preparation of job description and postings in advance of hiring process for Multi-media coordinator and Community Liaison assistant. • Communications Strategy Planning: Arranged conference calls with consultants. • Post-production and distribution of short Q and A videos; MOU Signing video (Live premiere event held Jan. 29) and several videos set on treaty settlement lands. • Coordinated ongoing social media posts and website review and updates. • Master SXTA contact list development continues. Combining, updating. Adding E-mails & Phone numbers; gathering youth lists.

EDUCATION & TOURISM • School District #33 grade four tours • School District #33 Steqo:ye in class programming • School District #34 Grade four tours • Legacy training for resource staff to learn Place Names tours

STÓLŌ SHXWELI UPDATE • The Language Initiative (BCLI) project is under way. This was a project grant from the First Peoples’ Culture Council (FPCC) for 95,000 to develop a Halq’emeylem Teachers Network and share the Elizabeth Herrling Collection to develop teaching resources. • New Staff for the project: Coordinator Ethel Gardner, Assistant Jenna Sepass, Resource Developer Sonja Thoma, Halq’emeylem Facilitator Mary Stewart, and Halq’emeylem Consultant Elizabeth Phillips. • A preliminary network of teachers has been created and called themselves the S’iwes ye Siwaleh Sq’ep. Teaching of our Ancestors Group. The first workshop for this group was held on November 24th and 25th. o The teachers were introduced to a wide variety of Halq’emeylem material they will use to develop their own teaching resources. S’iwes ye Siwaleh Sq’ep Facebook group was created as a place for the teachers to connect and share ideas. The teachers were also taught how to create a video introduction of themselves. This new skill can now be utilized with their own teaching methods. o Jan 12th - Multimedia On-line Materials Workshop, (Digital Story Telling) • Introduced to the Elizabeth Herrling Collection and the Doll story by Sonja Thoma

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• Were taught how to digitally document video and audio presentations in Halq’emeylem by Laura Buker th th o January 19 and 20 - Accelerative Integrated Methodology (AIM) • Workshops on the AIM Method of teaching for Halq’emeylem by Mary Stewart and Diana Kay th o January 26 - TPR (Total Physical Response) • Workshop on the TPR method of teaching by Jonny Williams th th o Feb 9 and 10 - Where are Your Keys (Wayk) with Evan Gardner • There have been a consistent 10 participants involved with this project attending the workshops and about 15 all together involved with the S’iwes ye Siwaleh Sq’ep. Teaching of our Ancestors Group. • Participants are now doing their pilot projects. 10 hours of Halq’emeylem teaching where they implement methods that they have learned from the workshops. • Planning for a showcase celebration of the S’iwes ye Siwaleh Sq’ep. Teaching of our Ancestors Group on March 30th at the Cheam Band Hall. We received an additional $15,000 from FPCC to for this celebration. • Illustration and lesson development have begun for Elizabeth Herrling’s Doll Story. • An application to the FPCC for $50,000 to continue this project has been submitted and is pending approval.

ADMINISTRATION • Preparing and assisting with audits and budget reconciliations • Coordinating all meetings and note-taking and record keeping for all meetings in the department • Completed and submitted all documentation for honoraria and travel payments • Monthly budget reviews and reports • Accounts receivable and payable for SRRMC, SXTA, PRRO, Fisheries accounts • Travel / Logistical arrangements • Maintained petty cash and visa reconciles • Job postings, short listing and hiring 2 SXTA positions and successor for Library/Archives as Tia Halstad is retiring

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES & GENEALOGY • Provided orientations to library and archives for UFV Education Department, Library Department, and History Department • Completed Rare Book Collection Catalogue • Archival material cataloguing – Field school interviews • Library collection cataloguing – new items • Updated SRRMC website • Transcription of archival materials • Provided technical support for PastPerfect users • Provided assistance and support to Yakweakwioose book project and access to library and archival materials • Provided support and administration for the SXTA Treaty Negotiations and House of Respect Caretaking Committee • Liaison with the Chilliwack Museum and Archives • Planning and administration for 2019 Ethnohistory Field School • Semá:th story mapping project • All aspects of library, archival and genealogical services and management • Responded to 76 requests for genealogical information and prepared 68 family tree charts

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• Responded to 99 requests for information from the library and archives.

Total Library Statistics 2019 Catalogued Library Jan - Feb Materials 53 Circulated Library Catalogued Library Materials 6 Reference Materials, 53 Researchers 29 Services, 70 Reference Services 70

FISHERIES Circulated Researchers, Library Genealogy Total 29 Materials, 6 Number of Names added to Family Tree Maker database 103 Number of Marriages added to PastPerfect Online Catalogue Search Report Family Tree Maker database 37 Jan - Feb 2019 Requests for genealogical services 1400 144 1200

• Provided support and guidance to Lower 1000 Fraser Fisheries Alliance (LFFA) working 800 Searches groups specifically Non-Salmon working 600 group. Users • Reviewing and analyzing DFO processes 400 on eulachon and sturgeon. 200 Pageviews • Participated in Tier 3 processes including (Records) 0 the Peacemakers gatherings to discuss Jan Feb Chinook and species at risk. • Collaborated with existing Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management organizations and processes including FRAFS’s FORUM. As a result, we gained general knowledge that the upcoming season with exception of the Chilton sockeye that the runs of Chinook and majority of sockeye will be weak. • Informed the SN fishers the status of the new LFFA organization and how it will function. • Supported several Fraser processes such as Fraser River Aboriginal Fisheries Secretariat (FRAFS), Fraser and Approach Area FORUM, and Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance. • Participated on Resident Killer Whale Recovery Team specifically on the Prey Abundance Committee. • Provide technical support to the Fishing Expert Table, SXTA.

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STÓ:LŌ SERVICE AGENCY HEALTH SERVICES (SSAHS)

ADMINISTRATION • Organized Skills for Living Well with Dr. Martin Phillip-Hing: st th th o 1 Session: Jan 8th, 9th & 15 , 16 with 15 people nd th th th th o 2 Session: Feb. 5 , 6 & 26 , 27 with 17 people rd th th th th o 3 Session: Mar. 5 , 6 & 12 , 13 with 17 people • Implementation Reviews: th o Jan 15 with o Jan 16th with Skowkale First Nation • Staff First Aid Training was held Jan 23rd with 17 people • Krista Smith moved to the Aboriginal Supported Child Development Team • Heather Walker moved from Reception to Administrative Assistant • Tiffany Silver moved to Qwí:qwelstóm Wellness Worker • Dr. Megan Mackenzie is now working at the As part of ongoing team building activities, staff enjoyed a Valentine’s Primary Health Clinic 3 half days a week. Day potluck organized by the health department. • Mustimuhw Site Visit with Solutions Trainer Adena Ballegeer, Feb. 25th – Mar. 1st, 2019.

Stó:lō Nation was a sea of pink on February 27 as staff participated in promoting anti-bullying efforts.

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MÉMIYELHTEL (YOUTH MENTORSHIP) Winter Wellness Grant 2019 In February, staff implemented and completed a Winter Wellness Grant from FNHA. The grant included a number of components: a traditional hunt, canning and preservation, two feasts, and a distribution of the wild meat to the families we support. Mémiyelhtel staff, community partners, and youth collaborated for each component of the grant.

The Mémiyelhtel program not only works to keep youth in school, it focuses on building relationships and activities that encourage participants to explore new opportunities. This winter, the program received an FNHA Winter Wellness Grant that allowed for preparing and canning meat and hosting two feasts. The meat was distributed to families who have supported the program.

Cyrus Centre Youth Homeless Shelter The Mémiyelhtel staff prepared and served monthly dinners at the Cyrus Centre in January, February and March. Pink Shirt Day The Mémiyelhtel program was the recipient of funds raised by Nations Creations through sales of the annual Pink Shirt Day T-shirts.

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New Hire In March, the Mémiyelhtel program hired an addition Intensive Support & Resource Worker (ISRW)/Intensive Support Supervision Program (ISSP) worker.

COMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDRAISING TEAM The Communications and Fundraising team completed grant applications for the following:

• Social Determinants of Health (Physician’s Education) • Not Just Naloxone (Opioid Crisis Action Team) • Giving Voice (Minister's Advisory Council on Indigenous Women), • Law Foundation (Law Foundation) • Care Committees (Xyolhemeylh) • Opioid Prevention Education Network (OPEN) (in process)

Grants Received

• Renewal of Luma Native Housing Program (Contingent on proposal submission) • Approval from BC Housing for Cyrus Centre Letter of Intent • Care Committees (MCFD)

Ongoing Activities • Worked with Housing Hub on opening cold weather portal, reporting, funding, performance • Assisted in Urban Aboriginal Indian Registration • Liased with Mayor • Discussed downtown security strategy with Brian Goldstone • Operated a booth at Winter Wellness for FNHA and Samaqham • Participated in Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser

Overdose Community Action Team (OCAT) • Stigma Awareness Workshop at University of Fraser Valley (UFV) with 40 people • New Matrix Meal with 8 people • Salvation Army Tour with 8 people • Monthly meeting with Mayor Ken Popove (Task Team) • Nations Creations Drum Campaign MeetingOCAT Meeting with 40 people Communications and • Attended Chilliwack Home Show to speak with Fundraising Team members Samantha people about the opioid crisis and other men’s Kaji (left) and Jade health issues. Distributed 15 Naloxone kits Black (right) at a through OCAT and Overdose Prevention meeting explaining Education Network (OPEN teams proposed changes to the Indian Act hosted • OPEN Focus Group at Stó:lō. • Addiction Task Team with 7 people • Stigma Awareness Workshop UFV with 40 people 13 | Page

• OCAT Meeting with • Ken Popove Task Team meeting • Salvation Army clinic meeting with 7 people • Matrix Meal Interviews for video showing the work being done • Hosting dinner for youth at Ruth and Naomi’s • Anti Stigma Presentation at Stó:lō • Nursing Students tour Stó:lō • OCAT Meeting with 30 people

On April 3, OCAT will host a Physician Education session at Stó:lō (building 10) where physicians and nurses will receive information about alternatives to using opioids for chronic pain management. As many as 70 physicians and nurses are expected to attend.

OVERDOSE PREVENTION ENGAGEMENT NETWORK (OPEN) January 2019 • Peer Mentorship with Impact Abbotsford for Peer Engagement Training, Drug War Survivors (DWS) and Business Engagement Ambassador Program (BEAP) Steering Committee • OCAT Learning Circle Project/Neighbourhood Learning Centre networking for OPEN and updates for SPARCBC and Community Action Initiative • Better Beginnings Life Skills Workshop- 40 attendees, 60% Indigenous women • TEDx Speaker Showcase, TOPIC: Overdose Crisis in Community, OPEN Work, 100 in attendance • Kwéléxw (Found) Project, Focus Group at SSA, 4 participants present, OPEN funder CAI present • Indian Registry Collaborative Process Information Session held for Women, Children and Families, 40 attendees • Indian Registry Collaborative Process Information Session held for Urban Aboriginals, 56 in attendance • Indian Registry Collaborative Process Information Session held with LGBTQ support group, 15 people in attendance.

QWÍ:QWELSTÓM (WELLNESS SERVICES) • The Qwí:qwelstóm Wellness team would like to introduce two Wellness workers, Justin Campbell and Tiffany Silver, to SSA • The Qwí:qwelstóm Wellness team hosted a three-day strategic planning session for the Indigenous Justice Association including members from across British Columbia • There was an Aboriginal Justice Liaison Committee (AJLC) meeting in January, where 27 Aboriginal Justice Liaison members attended. The AJLC members consist of Provincial and Federal agency members from around the Fraser Valley, in addition to the Qwí:qwelstóm staff and Elders • The Qwí:qwelstóm Wellness team has been working with the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre regarding the development of a Land Code Dispute Resolution mechanism. There have been five Land Code working group meetings and three Land Code workshops facilitated by Qwí:qwelstóm.

The Qwí:qwelstóm program hosted a 3-day strategic planning session Feb. 20-23 for the Indigenous Justice Association people attending from across BC.

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• The Qwí:qwelstóm Wellness department has been consistently busy improving the flow and function of their programs, which include: o Completing the new draft Qwí:qwelstóm Employee Orientation. This package includes references to Stó:lō Nation policies and procedures for new employees to review. It also includes procedures specific to Qwí:qwelstóm Justice to ensure they are consistent with Stó:lō Nation's governance. o Facilitating in the weekly delivery of the Sacred Tree AA Support Group o Attending the Annual Justice Summit gathering. o Progressing in the development and operations of the Indigenous Justice Association. o Hosting a movie night and community forum in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority for National Addictions Awareness Week. o Facilitating the Respectful Relationships program, with seven participants. o Hosting Care Committee meetings ongoing, providing multiple Wellness programs and other supports from SSA. The collaboration meetings including coordinating with an external agency to continue work with Care Committees, providing supports and navigation. o Hosting the National Care Committee meeting hosted for Care Committee members and community Delegated Band Representatives on the recent updates in Child and Family Community Service Act (CFCSA) Legislation

ECD DEPARTMENT Head Start Preschool • Once a month, we offer family nights to preschool participants and their immediate families. This allows families to be able to connect with their child’s preschool teacher and enjoy a meal together. • Our morning & afternoon preschool programs are both currently full. • We currently have 5 children on the waitlist program for 2018/19 preschool school year. • We have started a waitlist for September 2019 preschool year. The morning program has 6 children. Afternoon program has 2 children.

The Head Start Program children in action

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Family Program • The families took part in the 10-week session of Mother Goose workshop, facilitated by our very own team member-Jemma Bowen. It is a fun way to discover new and fun rhymes, songs and stories and to show parents a way to interact at any time of the day with their children without the use of screens. • Our programs often visit the Stó:lō Elders Lodge monthly. Some of the activities include sharing a meal, crafting and light snacks. • Stó:lō health, Chelan Charlie attends our programs quarterly for fluoride/varnish and screening for all children enrolled in the Childs Oral Health Initiative. • Gearing up for kindergarten information session was well attended. We collaborated with School District #33, Aboriginal Department to share Information to families who have children entering kindergarten this coming fall. • We continue to offer family night within the head start program the last Thursday of every month. Our families enjoyed a movie at the Cottonwood 4 Cinema in February. • In March, we welcomed two guest speakers from IRIS Vision to share resources and discussion about the importance of getting your children’s eyes checked.

Playing and learning with family program participants

Daycare • The Daycare waitlist is at approximately 16 children over the age of 3 years old and approximately 40 children under the age of 3 years old. • There has been many cold adventures and the children enjoyed our first snowfall. They were able to do some sledding and build snowmen in the Stó:lō field. • During indoor time, the children busily created robots from a variety of materials. The children still highly enjoy visiting the ducks through the winter season. • Our renovations have come to an end. We are so excited about our new space downstairs and lovely playground. • On going collaboration with SSA Health Department to have children’s Oral Health visit for varnish/screening. • Our outdoor adventures continue for our littles with many nature walks, treasure hunts, exploring at the secret path and visits to ‘Mr. Cedar’.

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STÓ:LŌ ABORIGINAL SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING (SASET)

Employment and training counseling and supports through employment assessments, skills development, career decision making counseling, are delivered in four full time and 24 part-time sites throughout a catchment area that extends from Surrey to Boston Bar and three Lower Stl’atl’imx Tribal Council communities. (please note these stats are as of February 28th, 2019) • In the first quarter SASET served a total of 825 clients (with 3,300 interventions) averaging approximately 4 appointments per client. There were 425 male and 400 female clients, • 4 clients were under 15 years of age; 265 clients were between the ages of 15 and 24; 332 were between the ages of 25 and 39; 156 were between the ages of 40 and 54; and 68 clients were over the age of 55 • Unspecified balance either did not disclose their age information or were “drop-in” clients utilizing resource room. • Of the 825 clients: 275 individuals found employment and 145 individuals returned to school or further training. • 14 individuals received Transition to Work supports: Assistance with clothing, work gear, transportation/food allowances to assist individuals making the transition into employment. • 2 individuals applied for and received Short Term Training Supports (2 to 30 days of training) that included sponsorship for 2 individuals in Warehouse Training and the other Construction Labourer Training • 4 individuals are currently being assisted with Long Term Training Supports for Hairdressing, Foundation to Social Work, Full program Warehousing at Riverside College, and Health Care Aide. • Please note that short- and long- (left) Anita B., a recent graduate of a SASET program on her experience: term application numbers also “I just wanted to let you know that I graduated the Education Assistant program and have been employed by decrease with the Surrey school district as of January 16th. My family and regionalized I want to thank you and everyone at SASET for funding my training programs schooling. I am so excited to be finally employed after many as their needs are years with a career that has the perfect work/life balance for my family. The future definitely looks promising for us!” often addressed through certified training programs.

SASET SPONSORED TRAINING PROGRAMS • Getting Your “L’ Workshop: 10 participants in Sts’ailes (2 groups); 30 participants at SASET Chilliwack (3 groups); 10 participants in Chawathil (1 group); 5 participants in Shxw’owhamel; 1 participant in Seabird, 18 participants in (2 groups); 10 participants in Spuzzum involved in the program. • Basic Computer Skills Training Chilliwack: Every Friday from 9-12 pm at the Stó:lō site for SASET Employment Resource Centre training sessions are conducted for those needing the basic start up skills in Word, Email, Internet use, etc.: 20 participants participated in this training at the Chilliwack Employment Resource Centre. This workshop can also be offered in community by request. • Resume and Cover letter Workshop 10 participated at . • Seven Generations partnered with SASET to facilitate OFA Level 3 Certification that 12 individuals successfully completed.

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• Resume and Cover Letter Workshop was completed by 8 participants at the SASET Chilliwack Employment Resource Centre, 10 participants at Sts’ailes, 4 participants in Katzie and 8 participants at the SASET Culinary Arts Program. • SASET Culinary Arts also hosted 12 participants in the following employability workshops: Employer Expectation, Budgeting and Realistic Expectations, Dress for Success, Interview process, Resume, and Cover letter. • SASET participated in the following career fairs: Mission School District Transition Fair; Stó:lō Career Fair, Seabird Island Career Fair, Shxw’owhamel Open House.

Training Certifications Programs: For all training programs, a SASET Employment Counsellor facilitates the following employability workshops during the program: Accountability in the Workplace, True Colors, Resume and cover letter, job search, and interview skills.

Basic Security Training with Safety Certification. The certifications includes: First Aid, WHMIS, Back Aware, Superhost, Heat Stress, and Basic Security Training. The successful participants who complete the program, SASET will provide funding supports to finance their 2-year Basic Security Licencing. • Chilliwack location February 4th – February 15th, 2019 16 individuals participated. • Surrey location March 4th – March 15th, 2019 have 12 participants enrolled.

Employment Preparation Certification Program. The certificate includes : First Aid, WHMIS, Fall Protection, Foodsafe, Traffic Control, and Forklift. • Chilliwack Location February 25th – March 8th, 2019 has 18 participants enrolled. • Surrey Location February 11th -February 22, 2019, 12 participants enrolled and completed training.

Forest Fire Fighting Training with Safety Certification. The certifications include : First Aid, Transportation Endorsement, WHMIS, Chainsaw Training, Skidsteer, S-100 Basic Fire Suppression, S-232 Pump and Water Delivery, S-185 Fire Entrapment, S-230 Crew Leader, S-235 Burn off and Backfiring, and SPP-115 Structure Protection and Site Preparation. • Training conducted at Chawathil First Nation February 11th – March 1st, 2019 with 15 participants.

General Labour Program : The certification includes : First Aid, WHMIS, Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Scaffolding and Ladder Safety, Respiratory Protection, Heat Stress, Lockout Procedures, WCB awareness, Forklift, Scissor Lift, Genie Boom, and Traffic Control. • Program was held at Scowlitz First Nation Location from February 11th – March 1, 2019 with 18 participants enrolled in the training.

Spring Break Customer Service Program: This is a get ready for summer employment program for secondary students. Certificates include: First Aid, Workplace Ethics and Communication, Foodsafe, WHMIS, WCB Awareness, and Superhost, followed by resume development and interview skills. Each group will have 15 youth participants.

• Katzie First Nation location March 18th- March 22nd, 2019 • Scowlitz First Nation Location March 25th-March 29th, 2019 • Chilliwack Location March 25th- March 29th, 2019 Warehouse Program. The certification include : First Aid, WHMIS, Confined Spaces, WCB Awareness, Heat Stress, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Back Awareness, Forklift, Power Pallet Jack, Scissor Life, and Genie Boom Lift.

• Chilliwack Location March 25th- April 5th, 2019

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INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM • Chilliwack Campus March 25th- April 26th, 2019, application process is still open, under/unemployed individuals who are interested in this program need to make an appointment with a SASET employment counselor to complete appllication process.

Is being facilitated in partnership with University of the Fraser Valley. The certification includes : First Aid, WHMIS, Transportation Endorsement, Confined Spaces, Back Awareness, Fall Protection, Back Awareness, Skidsteer, Forklift, Ariel Boom, and Scissor Lift. This program will also include and is still open for application individuals will also add the following skills for the much in demand construction field of employment :

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE Objectives • Provide learners with an orientation to construction safety and basic theoretical trade knowledge • Apply carpentry techniques and safe practices to practical projects • Enhance learners existing knowledge of construction and safety • Provide learners with a team focussed work environment Course outline • Part A – Use safe work practices • Part B – Interpret drawing and Specifications • Part C – Use hand tools • Part D – Use portable power tools • Part E – Use stationary power tools • Part F – Identify materials • Part G – Use residential framing techniques Learning Outcomes: • Demonstrate competencies in job safety skills and awareness of workplace hazards • Acquire practical hands-on experience with a variety of hand, stationary and portable power tools • Acquire practical hands-on experience with basic building procedures in both shop and construction site • Complete the theory • Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical concepts to the carpentry field PROJECT PLANNING The participant will be engaged in the planning and construction of one or more projects. These projects will be determined by the availability and budget for of materials. Projects such as garden type sheds or chicken coops are a typical example. The project will be built using proven construction theory and techniques. Components will be planned, constructed and assembled in the shop and / or on site. Roof trusses, if required, will be fabricated using a jig and installed on site.

Project goal and objectives: All participants will work together in the building project and be involved in:

• Using a Safety Mindset • Planning the layout • Cutting the components • Assembling the structure • Inspecting the finished project

BLADERUNNER PROGRAM

• Warehousing Certification was held in January at our Surrey location, • Introduction to Landscaping: March 11th to 29th at the Chilliwack Employment Resource Centre

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SASET CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM • The Chilliwack culinary intake had 11 students • Once they are on practicums we will follow up with the employers and the students to fill any kitchen skills gaps they might have so they are ready to accept employment. • This is the last intake for the Culinary Program due to lack of teaching kitchen facilities. The prior UFV Campus from where we have taught for the last 7 years has been sold to School District 33. We are currently exploring options with the UFV campus on Keith Wilson Road for facilities, SASET has secured funding for the program for 2019/20 FROM THE MINISTRY OF ADVANCED EDUCATION.

(Top) Participants in the SASET Culinary Arts Program with some of their dishes. (Below) Prepping and cooking.

SASET COMMUNITY PROPOSAL CALL SASET received 63 community-based proposals totaling $3,096,087. 60 to support Targeted Wage Supports and Summer Student Employment and Youth Initiative funding. With a budget of 1.5 million dollars, SASET with the assistance of the SASET Advisory Committee were able to fund 56 projects ensuring that the catchment area and community-based needs were distributed equitably: • 28 Summer Student Employment proposals which will provide 129 youth with work experience • 28 Targeted Wage Subsidy Proposals providing 49 individuals with employment experience, TWS are in place for individuals whose last barrier to employment may be having work experience.

DAY CARE AGREEMENTS • SASET continues to administer 3-day care agreements at Stó:lō Service Agency, Seabird Island and Sts’ailes, where “grandfathered” funding provides seat allocated supports.

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