Canada Day on July 1, 2021. Office will be closed. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, July 2, 2021.
P. 11 Latest COVID-19 Regulations
P. 14 Logo & Poster Contest
Cowichan Tribes 5760 Allenby Rd Duncan, BC Resource Directory 3 V9L 5J1 P: 250.748.3196 Coast Salish Mental Health Supports 4 Fax: 250.748.1233 Update from A/ Chief 5 Hours Mon - Fri Opioid Crisis Response 6-11 8:30 am to 12:00 pm 1:00 - 4:30 pm Ts’ewulhtun Health 12-25
Lulumexun - Lands & Governance 26-36 Advertising Half Page Black & White: Sustainable Housing & Capital Projects 37-42 $24.50 Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum - Culture & Education 43-51 Full Page Black & White: $49.00 Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem - Child & Family Services 52-63
Full Page with Color $263.00 Social Development 64-65
Community Content 66
Seaside Restaurant 67 Subscriptions Canadian & Business Deadline for August 2021 Newsletter Submission: $100.00 JULY 21, 2021 Please submit via Publisher or Word USA
$120.00 Send to: Sherri Norris, Communications Coordinator Off Reserve Cowichan Members in Administration Building OR $36.00 Email: [email protected]
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Resource Phone Directory
Cowichan Tribes—Regular Hours
E: [email protected] COVID-19 Navigators ……………………………………………………………. 250.715.3339 Administration Office……………………………………………………………. 250.748.3196 Cowichan Tribes Security ……………………………………………………… 250.732.1449 Social Development ……………………………………………………………... 778.422.2255 Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem …………………………………………………………. 250.746.1002
Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum—Culture & Education……………… 250.715.1022
Ya Thuy Thut ………………………………………………………………. 250.746.7170
Le’lumel Daycare ……………………………………………………….. 250.746.5966
Quw’utsun Smun’eem Elementary …………………………….. 250.748.1779 Lulumexun Lands & Governance……………………………………………. 236.800.4023 Si’em Lelum Gymnasium ………………………………………………………. 250.748.1831 Sustainable Housing Department …………………………………………. 250.715.3302
Ts’ewulhtun Health ………………………………………………………………. 250.746.6184
Dental Office ……………………………………………………………... 250.715.3305
Medical Taxi ………………………………………………………………. 250.746.6644
Slhexun Sun’ts’a Clinic (Doctor’s Office) ……………………... 250.715.3322 Youth Center ………………………………………………………………………… 250-746.0607 Cowichan Tribes—After Hours
Ts’ewulhtun Health (12:00-1:00pm & 4:30-7:00pm) ……………………………….. 250.252.0207 Cowichan Community Security …………………………………………….. 250.732.1449 Emergency Contacts Housing Emergency (24/7) 250.715.3302 Urgent Matters (Jodee Dick) 250.732.4962
Infrastructure Emergency (Rob Rice) 250.252.0453 Children’s Helpline (24/7) 310.1234
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Coast Salish Mental Health Supports
For Mental Health & Crisis Support Lines:
Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1 - 855-242-3310 If you or someone you know is struggling to maintain Offers 24 hour immediate mental mental wellness, reach out for support to a hotline, a health counseling and crisis interven- mental health counselor or clinician, a doctor, a tion to all Indigenous people across health and wellness provider or a nurse practitioner Canada in your area. If you do not have access to a provider, Indian Residential School 1-604-985-4464 or toll call the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day for a Survivors Society: free 1-800-721-0066 referral support at 1-855-344-3800. The service is
Provides essential services to Residen- available seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 tial School Survivors, their families and p.m. to those dealing with intergenerational traumas
KUU-US Crisis Line Society: 1-800-588-8717 For Child & Youth Supports: Provides a First Nations and Indigenous specific crisis line available 24 hours a 1-800-668-6868 day, 7 days a week , toll-free from any- Kids Help Phone: where in British Columbia 310-1234 (no area code Helpline for Children in BC: Tsow-tun Le Lum Society: 1-250-268-2463 needed)
24 hour support line for people strug- gling with addiction, substance misuse and trauma—including residential 1-250-723-2040 or school survivors KUU-US Crisis Line Society 1-800-588-8717 Child and Youth Crisis:
For Addictions & Substance Misuse Supports: For Domestic Violence or Abuse:
Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868 If you are in immediate 9-1-1
Adults Help Line: 1-800-663-1441 Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-800-563-0808
Health Link BC 8-1-1 KUU-US Crisis Line Society: 1-800-588-8717
Cowichan Valley Mental Health 250-709-3040 Victim Link BC: 1-800-563-0808
Nanaimo Mental Health Sub- 250-739-5710 Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
Victoria Mental Health & 250-519-3485
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Update from Cindy Daniels, A/ Chief Cindy Daniels, Acting Chief Update as of June 2021
Introduction of Cowichan Tribes, CAO June 12, 2021, I attended the Tsow Tun We would like to “Welcome Ron Minks” to Lelum ground breaking ceremony on Cowichan Tribes. Ron Minks was the Miller Road. Tentative opening is successful candidate of the Chief scheduled for September 2022. Administrative Officer position, and previous Chief and Council, along with Jodee Dick to this, he was the Chief Operating Officer for and Eamon Gaunt met with Honorable the Enoch Cree First Nation for six years; he Minister Rankin, Minister of Indigenous has an Executive Masters of Business Relations and Reconciliation. We Administration (Finance Specialization) and a discussed important outstanding issues. Bachelor of Science, Chemistry major. He is a I attended the Aboriginal Day celebrations First Nation from Enoch Cree Nation. He will held at the Cowichan Tribes soccer fields. I begin on July 19, 2021. would like to thank the organizers for Chief & Council would also like to thank hosting this event and keeping within Jodee Dick for stepping in as Acting General Covid-19 regulations. Manager for the last five months. Jodee will We will announce Chances Cowichan be returning to her full-time position as KDC opening in July, please watch for the CEO. announcements. We would like to acknowledge the 250 plus bikers for honouring the 215 children in Kamloops, this was held on Father’s Day. Cowichan Tribes is getting to the end of the vaccination clinics, please watch for the important information on our Facebook and website. Congratulation to all of the graduates of If you are swimming near the black bridge 2021: and white bridge, reports have been made that there are needles in the river. Please I want to acknowledge all of the graduates of be safe in these areas, especially for the 2021. Way to go! Through trying times children. dealing with this pandemic, our students, including our Post-Secondary students persevered.
Wishing all of our students a happy and safe summer.
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Opioid Crisis Response
Overdose Prevention & Safer Drug Use
Please don’t use drugs alone. Most overdose deaths happen when people use alone, and no one can call help. Use with a buddy or at the OPS.
Drug supply is poisonous & deadly. Very high risk of overdose and death.
Start with a small dose and go slow. Use at different times so someone is awake to call help.
If there’s an overdose, CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY, give Narcan (naloxone). When you call 9-1-1 to report an overdose, you WON’T be charged for simple drug possession.
Carry Narcan (naloxone) and know how to use it. Narcan nasal spray is free at pharma- cies with your Status Card and BC Services Card
Use at the Overdose Prevention Site (OPS).221 Trunk Rd. Open everyday, noon to 8:00pm. A safe, confidential space with zero judgment. Testing drugs takes 2 minutes, no questions asked.
Stay COVID-safe: get vaccinated and don’t share supplies
Use the Lifeguard App. If you use alone, the Lifeguard phone app can call 9-1-1 if you overdose. Free at the App Store or Google Play.
Safe supply is available. Doctor at OPS (221 Trunk Rd, 250-597-779) and Nurse Practi- tioner at PCN Clinic (71 Government St, 250-669-6542) can give safe supply of opioids. Or call your doctor, Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre (250-746-6184) or Healthlink BC (8-1-1).
Help and support are available. If you’re struggling with addiction, you’re NOT alone. Please reach out. Call Kwun’atsustul Counselling: 250-746-6184. More info at www.cowichantribes.com/opioid-response
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Opioid Crisis Response
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Opioid Crisis Response
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Opioid Crisis Response Where to Get Help
Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre 250-746-6184 | website | 5768 Allenby Rd, Duncan, B.C. | Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm (closed 12-1pm) We provide culturally safe healthcare and we give referrals for addiction treatment and recovery. We also provide Naloxone and training. If you have any questions— including how to how to start treatment and recovery, how to access safe supply of opioids — call the Health Centre and ask to speak with a nurse. Our support is free, confiden- tial, and culturally safe.Ni tsun hwule’lum’ut ch’ - I take notice of you (I care) Overdose Prevention & Safe Supply Primary Care Network Clinic 250-668-6542 | 71 Government St., Duncan Nurse practitioner specializes in treating opioid addiction and can prescribe safe supply of opioids. Also accepting new patients for primary healthcare. Call to make an appointment.
Duncan-Cowichan Valley Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) 221 Trunk Rd., Duncan (Entrance is through side door off of Ypres Street) Open seven days a week, noon to 8:00pm | 250-597-7779 The OPS is a safe, welcoming space with zero judgement. Services are free and confidential. You don’t have to give your name or answer any questions. COVID-19 safety measures including physical distancing are in place. The doctor and harm reduction team at the OPS, includingLex , are easy-going, friendly, and kind. The OPS provides free services and resources including:
safe supply of substances
Safe consumption, including injection and smoking
Testing drugs (takes 2 minutes)
Needle exchange services
Harm reduction supplies and education
Addiction treatment referrals
Onsite doctor also provides primary healthcare services and can answer any health questions you have
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Opioid Crisis Response
Where to Get Help: Addiction Treatment & Recovery
Phoenix Wellness Centre 604-260-7252 | Website | Email: [email protected] | 5873 York Rd., Duncan Specializes in opioid addiction treatment and recovery support. Also has a family physician.
Rapid Access Clinic - Duncan Mental Health and Substance Use 250-709-3040 | Website | 3088 Gibbins Rd., Duncan Provides a timely, single point of entry for all adult Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Cowichan Valley. In- take staff will connect individuals with the most appropriate service.
Warmland Shelter & Sobering Centre 250-715-1132 | Website | 2579 Lewis St., Duncan Offers supported, transitional, and emergency housing and shelter (for adults only), as well as for those coping with addiction and mental health challenges.
FNHA Virtual Substance Use and Psychiatry Service Provides access to specialists in addictions medicine and psychiatry. Appointments can happen on the same day of the call, or within a few days. Welcomes referrals from trusted health and wellness providers, Knowledge Keepers and Elders. Call Ts’ewulhtun (250-746-6184) to get connected for a referral.
Counselling & Mental Wellness Kwun’atsustul Counselling 250-746-6184 | Open 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), 8:30 am – 4:30 pm We provide counselling and addiction treatment. Our services are free, confidential, and culturally safe. We have- on call counselors available if you are experiencing a crisis or just want to talk. Contact Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre at 250-746-6184 to talk with an on-call counsellor. More info on our Facebook
Cowichan Tribes Youth Centre Connections are currently made through social media and outreach with youth. Connect with us on our Facebook page
Canadian Mental Health Association Counselling and other supports for youth and adults: 250- 746-5521
Help Lines (24 hours) Kuu-us Crisis Response: 1-800-588-8717 Child/Youth: 250-723-2040 Adult/Elder: 250-723-4050 Van. Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 | Children’s Helpline: 310-1234 | Suicide Helpline: 1-800-784-2433
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Opioid Crisis Response
Where to Get Narcan (naloxone) and Training What is Narcan (naloxone)? How does it save lives? Narcan (naloxone) can save the life of someone who has overdosed. It counteracts the effects of opioids and helps the person start breathing again. It is given through the nose as a spray, or injected into a muscle by syringe. Cowichan Tribes is urging all Members to keep Narcan in your household, especially if you have kids or live with others. In many overdose deaths, the family and friends of people who died did not know they were using drugs. And by having Naloxone, you can provide life-saving help if someone overdoses nearby. And if you can, carry Narcan with you at all times.Having Narcan and knowing how to use it supports the Quw’utsun Snuw’uy’ulh (Teachings): “Help one another and work together for the good of all.”
Where to Get Narcan Narcan (naloxone) is free at London Drugs and other pharmacies with a Status Card and BC Services Card (Care Card). We recommend you get a Naloxone kit with a breathing mask and gloves, along with at least two boxes (4 doses) of nasal spray in case someone needs more than one dose. Narcan is also available at Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre — Call Edward Joe 250-746-6184
Where to Get Training Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre offers Narcan (naloxone) training to individuals by appointment,and we are happy to come to your neighbourhood to provide training. Call Edward Joe at Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre to book a training or ask any questions you have about overdose prevention and harm reduction.250 -746-6184
Visit Cowichantribes.com/opioid-response
Online resources
These websites provide excellent instructions, videos and resources on how to respond to an overdose and how to give Narcan (naloxone): Quick Learn: Naloxone Administration: https://towardtheheart.com/naloxone-course Take Home Naloxone Training: http://www.naloxonetraining.com/training
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Ts’ewulhtun Health Latest June 15, 2021 COVID-19 Regulations As COVID restrictions continue to change, here is a brief summary of what’s allowed as of June 15, 2021. You can find the complete restart plan on the BC government’s website
Allowed
Funerals and weddings Recreational travel Up to 50 people seated indoors Travel allowed within BC Up to 50 people seated outdoors
Visiting family and friends Community checkpoints Up to 5 visitors or one household Transitioning from staff checkpoints to in your home increased foot patrols Up to 50 people outdoors Launching a Neighborhood Watch Play-dates allowed program in coming months
Working from home Sports and exercise Continued return to the workplace Outdoor sports with up to 50 spectators Small, in-person meetings allowed High-intensity indoor fitness classes Indoor and outdoor team sports for all ages Indoor faith gatherings Up to 50 people indoors or 10% At this point , the Province of BC anticipates easing capacity restrictions every two weeks. However, this is dependent on Participants must pre-register to the vaccination rate increasing the COVID case count attend remaining low. Please check back for updated restrictions.
Cowichan Tribes | COVID Restrictions | www.cowichantribes.com
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Ts’ewulhtun Health
Mass Vaccination Clinics Wrapping Up After six months and 21 clinics, Cowichan Tribes is nearing the end of its vaccination clinics for adults.
Our last mass vaccination clinic will be held on Wednesday, July 21 from 12 to 7 pm atTs’ewulhtun Health Center. We’ll be giving second doses to Cowichan households (living on and off reserve) who were vaccinated in June or earlier. We’ll also be giving first doses for anyone turning 12 this year or older.
Since January, nursing staff have given 3,894 first doses and 2,281 second doses of the COVID vac- cine. With many adults vaccinated, we’re now focusing on our efforts on vaccinating youth who are turning 12 this year or older.
“While it’s great to see so many youth coming to get vaccinated, we know there are many more who need a first dose,” says Marnie Elliott, Health Director. “We invite youth who are still needing a first dose to come to our July 21 clinic. To ensure youth are fully vaccinated before school starts again in September, they’ll get their second dose in August.”
Although the Cowichan Tribes mass vaccination clinics are almost over, members can still register with public health online or by calling 1-833-838-2323 to get their first or second dose.
“We are grateful to our staff and community members who have all stepped up to do their part in keeping our community safe,” says Fairlie Mendoza, Cowichan Tribes’ Pandemic Nurse Lead. “Your efforts have helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at Cowichan Tribes.”
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Ts’ewulhtun Health TS’EWULHTUN HEALTH CENTRE 5768 Allenby Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Telephone: (250) 746-6184 Fax: (250) 748-8815
COWICHAN TRIBES
Dear Cowichan Tribes Community Members,
Are you a Cowichan Male Youth (aged 16-24) interested in sharing your voice to promote health programs and services for our Community? If so, we invite you to join our Health Advisory Committee (HAC) by sending a letter describing why you would like to be a member of the committee.
The HAC provides guidance to the health centre and makes recommendations to the Cowichan Tribes Chief and Council regarding health-related services. The committee meets on the first Monday of each month (except August) during regular office hours.
Prior to serving on the HAC, members must complete a satisfactory criminal record check, take an Oath of Confiden- tiality and agree to follow the Code of Ethics. HAC members are appointed for a two-year term.
Please send your Letter of Intent to the attention of Marnie Elliott, Health Director, Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre, 5768 Allenby Road, V9L 5J1 or email [email protected] by August 20, 2021.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Marnie Elliott, Health Director Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre
Louie Johnnie, Male Youth Representative
“Being a member of the Health Advisory Committee for Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre has been one of the best opportunities in myife l and I had the honour of being a part of. Having the opportunity to be in a leadership role, being able to grow as an individual inside a leadership role had a tremendous impact. Meeting many of our leaders take great strides forward for Cowichan has been one of my biggestasp irations of why I choose to live a healthy life. Being able to witness all the effort that goes into TWT programs, groups, and as an rgao nization makes me feel safe health-wise, we are in safe hands. In Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre they truly come together cohesively and as a solid team to bring community members the safest programs culturally and medically. The Health Advisory Committee is a pillar of who I am odat y and I cherish all the leaders who I have met, all the laughs we shared, all the wisdom I have gathered.”
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Ts’ewulhtun Health
Do you have artistic skills? Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre invites you to participate in a Logo and Poster Contest!
We are looking for artists to create a logo and poster for our study on preterm (early) birth: Bringing Healthy Birth Back to Cowichan Tribes.
Best logo prize: $200 Best poster prize: $150 Deadline (extended): July 4, 2021 Send submissions and questions [email protected]
Creative Directions: Logo submissions: there are no requirements for the logo except that it should follow a theme of motherhood and/or healthy birth. File formats accepted: .jpeg or.png file. Poster submissions: poster submissions must include all text details in the example poster provid- ed. You are encouraged to add a visual element that follows the theme of motherhood and/or healthy birth. File formats accepted; .pdf and any digital file format that can be edited.
Contest Rules: All entries must be your own original work One entry per person for each competition (logo and poster) Winners consent to use of their artwork for all purposes related to the preterm birth study Winners may be asked to modify their design Participants must be Cowichan Tribes community members
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Ts’ewulhtun Health
Please include the text below in your poster submission:
Bringing Healthy Birth Back to Cowichan Tribes Did you have a baby between 2014 and 2020? Are you interested in sharing your story?
You are invited to join us in a private one-on-one interview about your experiences with having a term or preterm baby in Cowichan Tribes territory.
Your wellness is important to us. Our team has a safety plan for COVID-19.
Our team at Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre (TWT) is looking into the reasons why the rate of preterm birth is so high in the Cowichan Tribes territory.
To find out more about what we are doing in this study or to see if you can participate, email us at: [email protected] or call us at: 250-885-4307
An honoraria will be provided to you for sharing your important story.
Our team: Lydia Seymour (Elder) Doreen Peter (CHR) Liz Spry (Project Lead, Community Health Nurse) Jennifer Murray (Research Advisor) Joban Dhanoa ( Research Worker)
Please include the following logos in the poster submission:
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How this will benefit UPDATE you? Your Contact Ts’ewulhtun Health Information Centre may be trying to contact you for services and/or programs. It’s Ea sy! You won’t miss out on any great opportunities C al l Us: Receive early notice regarding any programs 250- 746- 6184 or services
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Ts’ewulhtun Health Couples Circle
Kwun’atsustul Counselling is offering a weekly ZOOM couples circle in the spirit of supporting connections. Many couples and families have been feeling additional pressure and stress this year. Couple relation- ships form the foundation of our family life and teaching our children about how to be in a relationship.
This couples circle will strengthen positive connection and provide peer support to work through challenges together (There are no taking sides or blaming one person! This is to support the couple relationship).
This circle is open to all Cowichan Tribes members and their families.
Couples Circle Is Every Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Online via ZOOM Meeting ID: 929 4566 1548. Passcode: connection Join Zoom Meeting:https://zoom.us/j/92945661548? pwd=RmtVOVViYVExbjRLVFhWUmx GWjhCZz09 Join by phone: 778-907-2071 Meeting ID: 929 4566 1548. Passcode: 9005725455 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adPiPy0Xy0 Find Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwunatsustul For More Info Contact: Nancy: 250-732-0608 or [email protected] Edward: 250-732-5372 or [email protected]
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Ts’ewulhtun Health
Supporting Connection Circle Every Monday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kwun’atsustul Counselling is offering a weekly Zoom circle to provide connection and support with a focus on uplifting our spirits, hearts, and honouring resili- ence during these challenging times. While we are unable to gather in person, this circle offers one way we can positively support each other.
This is open to all Cowichan Tribes members and their families.
For More Info Contact: Mellissa: 250-732-1602 or [email protected] Donna: 250-732-4496 or [email protected]
Topic: Kwun'atsustul Supporting Connection Circle
MONDAYS 11AM – 12:30PM
Meeting ID: 990 4823 4226 Passcode: community
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/99048234226?pwd=Ymt0My9LSEV3M2FqeVF4 RFQxdFBDQT09
Join by phone: 778-907-2071
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/actESnmPxW
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/kwunatsustul
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Ts’ewulhtun Health CHOOSE RESPECT GROUPS Sponsored by: Kwun’atsustul Counselling Men Choose Respect
Partnering with men to build
safety and respect within their
families. This is a 10-week Zoom
group for men.
Registrationfor the September
2021 session is now open! Call to
reserve your seat!
For more information or to
sign-up:
Call: 236-800-4022 A program for men who Open to all Cowichan Tribes men want to change their use and their families. Leave a confi- of abuse in their dential voicemail and a counselor intimate relationships or will contact you within 2 business in their family. days.
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Ts’ewulhtun Health
Clinic Hours
Mon-Wed 9:00am-8:30pm
Thurs-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
Clinic Phone 250-715-3322
Clinic Fax 250-715-3321
Clinic Text line 250-508-7119 We are on Facebook and can be found under “Health Coach Teamlet” or Slhexun sun’ts’a’ clinic”
Slhexun Sun’ts’a’ Clinic you to Jocelyn for her years of work with the community, all the best Jocelyn! Call us to see how we can Waitlist bers. Ann’s office hours at the still support or find resources to help Slhexun sun’ts’a’ clinic are Tuesday Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic is currently with OT-related needs taking a waiting list for new patients. and Fridays 9:00am – 12:00pm. The waitlist is open to Indigenous community members living in the ONLINE BOOKING New to our Team Cowichan Valley and who currently Our clinic does still have an online Please join us in welcoming Colleen do not have a family Dr. This is so we booking process for your conven- to our Slhexun sun’ts’a’ team! She can focus on caring for patients cur- ience. Please go to https:// has joined our team as one of our rently registered. onlineappointment.medikazam.com/ two MOA’s. Colleen comes with medical/#1016/clinicinformation to many years’ experience as a medical CHIROPRACTOR book your appointments. office assistant and will be working with our clinic on Wednesdays, Our Chiropractor Julian works in the Thursdays and Fridays office Mondays and Wednesdays NALOXONE 845am-5:00pm. This service is self- Our clinic has Naloxone kits available referring so if you would like to ac- for distribution. You do not need to cess our chiropractor please call 250- be a “user” to have this kit or take 715-3322 the training. If you are interested please contact the office and we can Respiratory Therapy set up a training time on how to use Ann, our Respiratory Therapist is also the kit and answer any other ques- a self-referring service and can be tions. booked at the clinic number. If you have any questions about who may OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY need to see her please call the clinic We said good-bye and a big thank to speak to one of our staff mem- Quw’utsun Newsletter | 21
Ts’ewulhtun Health
Clinic Evaluation Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic “Slhexun” meaning “Medicine” and “sun’ts’a’” meaning “a group of people doing something as one” in the context of journeying together in a canoe
In 2020-2021, Slhexun sun’ts’a’ Clinic completed an eval- ger space (went from 1 exam room to 6!), continued to uation of how the past 5 years have been. This wasn’t a onboard new patients throughout the pandemic, in- test, but rather a process that helped us learn how to creased capacity of our team members to provide wider better assess how we are doing, some of the impacts we range of services through training including, not limited are having, ways we can continue growing, make in- to immunizations, cognitive assessments, Covid-19 formed decisions and continue providing effective ser- testing & contact tracing. vices to our community. We raise our hands to thank Supported Integrative Model of Care by adding to our those who have or continue their journeys with us by team a Respiratory Therapist, Chiropractor, additional accessing health care services through our clinic, and to Medical Office Assistant (receptionist); our physician has those who provided feedback through our surveys dur- signed on for 5 years, retained many team members x ing the evaluation.Huy tseep q’u 5+ years, maintained long visit durations (20-30 minute time-slots allotted to address more concerns at once). Some of the Things we Learned: The number of people who have a family doctor or Some things we will do: Nurse Practitioner at the clinic has continued to increase Keep strengthening & building on our model of care and by 21% per year since 2016 continually communicate what we do, who we are & Having a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner and posi- how to access our services so that you will be up to date tive access to safe & appropriate care are key factors on what is offered at the clinic. More newsletter up- that impact whether an individual may be more or less dates coming your way, and stay tuned for a clinic pam- healthy phlet! Health concerns that have shown the highest need for Hire a Social Determinants of Health Worker (Social support by the clinic have been for management of Hy- Worker) as soon as possible pertension, Diabetes, Arthritis, Chronic Pain and Mental Seek ongoing feedback from you to help guide decisions Health; that may impact your services and care. We want to These are health conditions best treated with a team of know what is important to you with your health care. several disciplines – our clinics variety of team members Surveys! We aim to keep them short and sweet. As al- such as our Nurses, Registered Dietitian, Chiropractor, ways your concerns & compliments are welcome any- Family Doctor, Diabetes Educator and others makes up a time, you can call the clinic to speak with a team mem- model of care that encompasses the Community Mem- ber such as the manager. ber. Communication is key in any health care setting, espe- cially the clinic as part of Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre, with our many community partners and with community members. Social Determinants of Health worker (Social Worker) has been a missed role over the past year
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Ts’ewulhtun Health Calling parents and youth in BC! COVID-19 and Youth Mental Health
Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, many public health responses have been implemented in- cluding social distancing measures and school closures.
These measures may have an impact on the mental health of children and teens, and we need to adjust the type and amount of resources being offered our children.
The MyHEARTSMAP team needs your help to measure how much and in what ways the changes in our lives during the pandemic have affected the social and psychological wellness of our children and youth.
Using the MyHEARTSMAP online psychosocial self-screening tool, children, youth, and (or) their par- ents, can learn about which aspects of their mental health may be of concern and might benefit from support resources, and where to find them in BC.
Learning about our children’s needs will help guide our provincial mental health resource planning.
Who can participate in this study? Children and youth aged 10-17 in BC Parents with a child aged 6-17 in BC What is involved? Answer questions about how COVID-19 has affected you Complete the MyHEARTSMAP Self-Screening Tool after enrolling, and again in 3 months
If you are interested in learning more and participating, please visit our website at:
MyHEARTSMAP-Pandemic.bcchr.ca
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Ts’ewulhtun Health—Food Resources
Service Organization Address & Contact Info Current Service Provided Area
Chemainus Cowichan 9806 Willow St, Chemainus Food available Monday’s and Wednesday’s Neighbour- (250) 246-3203 1pm to 2:30pm, and Friday’s 11:30 to 1:30pm. hood House [email protected] Free clothing, tents and other needs are also https://www.cnha.ca/ available by request.
Chemainus Harvest 9814 Willow St, Chemainus Hosting weekly Food Banks in Crofton: & Crofton House 1586 Joan Ave, Crofton Monday 9:30 - 10:30am (250) 246-3455 Chemainus: [email protected] Thursday 9:30 - 11:30am https://chemainusharvesthouse.com/ Friday 11:30 – 1:00pm
Cowichan Nourish Nourish Cowichan: #19-6078 Truesdale Working with School District 79 to provide Valley Cowichan Rd, Duncan food packages to families; while schools are School Society, Star- (250) 709-2279 or (250) 701-3233 temporarily closed. Contact school principle District fish Pack [email protected] for more information. Families Program & https://nourishcowichan.ca/ School Dis- trict 79
Duncan Cowichan 5810 Garden St, Duncan Hot meals & bagged lunch served from back Valley Basket (250) 746-1566 loading dock Monday to Saturday 12:00 - Society [email protected] 2:00pm. Bread & vegetables available daily. https://www.cvbs.ca/ Hampers distributed Monday, Wednesday, Fri- day: 11:00 - 1:30pm. Registration by phone preferred or at food bank starting at 9:00am.
Duncan Cowichan 360 Duncan St, Duncan Refresh grocery store onsite with low cost Green Com- (250) 748-8506 fresh produce, pre-made frozen meals, and munity [email protected] seeds. Food coupons may be available. Grocery https://cowichangreencommunity.org/ delivery is available.
Duncan Hiiye’yu Le- 5462 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Food package delivery and meals are available lum Society— (250) 748-2242 depending on program delivery. Homelessness House of [email protected] breakfast program happening daily. Pre and Friendship [email protected] (Healthiest Ba- Post Natal support available through Healthi- bies Possible) est Babies Program. Contact for more infor- https://www.hofduncan.org/ mation.
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Meals on the Moved to the back of the United Dinner available Monday, Wednesday & Friday Duncan Ground Church on Jubilee Street at 4:30pm
Duncan Salvation Ar- 280 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan Services available Monday to Friday 9:30— my Family (250)746-8669 ext. 102 5:00pm. They provide food hampers and street Services [email protected] packs. Call in advance. https://salvationarmy.ca/
Duncan Sunday Sand- Outside of Bike Works—51 Trunk Rd, Sandwiches served between 1-2pm on Sundays wiches Duncan (250)709-7790 outside of Bike Works.
Duncan Seniors 135 Third St, Duncan Operates Meals on Wheels food delivery for Community (250)715-6481 seniors. Foundation https://www.cowichanseniors.ca/
Ladysmith Ladysmith 630 2nd Ave, Ladysmith Monday to Friday—snacks and deli items as Resource (250)245-3079 needed. Centre [email protected] Monday 4:30– 5:30pm - Food Bank Association https://www.lrca.ca/ Tuesday 9:00 - 11:45am - Food Bank Thursday 2:00 - 3:00pm - Soup Kitchen Sat & Sun 11:00 - 3:00pm - Take Out Meals
Ladysmith Ladysmith Text: (250)210-0870 Food & Gift Cards available as well as online Family and [email protected] support. Friends—LaFF http://www.familyandfriends.ca/ Private Message LaFF Facebook or LaFF instagram #ilovetolaFF
Lake Lake Cowi- #105 - 205 South Shore Rd, Lake Food Hampers and grocery cards available. Ap- Cowichan chan Food Cowichan (250)749-6822 ply at Community Services Tuesday and Thurs- Bank [email protected] day 10-2pm or send request to cowichanlake- https://www.facebook.com/ [email protected] to set up appointment LakeCowichanFoodBank/ for pick up.
South CMS Food 2740 Lashburn Rd, Mill Bay Hampers available by appointment only. Please Cowichan: Bank (250)743-5242 call or email, as they accept no drop-ins. Cobble Hill, [email protected] Mill Bay, http://cmsfoodbank.ca/ Shawnigan Lake
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Lulumexun - Lands & Governance / City of Duncan Update
WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR IDEAS, PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERIENCES
AS WE PLAN FOR A BETTER FUTURE TOGETHER.
THE SMALL TOWN, BRIGHT FUTURE., AND SMALL TOWN, GOING PLACES, PROJECTS WILL
UNDERTAKE A JOINT ENGAGEMENT PROCESS TO CHART A COURSE FOR GROWTH AND
HOW THE CITY WILL MOVE IN THE FUTURE WHILE BALANCING AND PROMOTING QUALITY
OF LIFE, SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH THIS ENGAGEMENT
PROCESS WE WILL UPDATE DUNCAN’S OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND CREATE A
TRANSPORTATION + MOBILITY STRATEGY.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
TAKE OUR SURVEYS AT: PLACESPEAK.COM/DUNCANOCP
AND PLACESPEAK.COM/DUNCANTRANSPORTATION
MICHELLE GENEAU, MANAGER OF PLANNING [email protected]
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Community Advisory Maintenance Dredge of Log Haul Channel – Cowichan Bay Estuary
DATE ISSUED: June 11, 2021
CONTACT: Jordan Long, Farlan Beck Cowichan Bay Sawmill Western Forest Products Inc. 250-748-3161
WHO: Project Initiated by: Western Forest Products Inc. (Western) Environmental Monitoring by: Aqua Terra Environmental Limited Work completed by: Heavy Metal Marine
WHAT: Maintenance dredge of log haul channel
WHERE: Cowichan Bay Mill - log haul channel (see Figure 1 for location map)
WHEN: July 5 to July 14, 2021
WHY: To remove sediment from within the log haul channel. Dredge is required to maintain access to the mill pond.
DETAILS:
The maintenance dredging of the Cowichan Bay sawmill log haul channel is scheduled during low/low tide win- dows in July 2021. The dredge is necessary to maintain the channel for transporting logs to the mill. The last dredge of the log haul channel occurred in 2013.
Activities will be conducted in accordance with Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s Interim Code of Practice for Routine Maintenance Dredging, and Western has submitted a notification to DFO for this work.
The project will have an environmental protection plan which will be reviewed with the dredging contractor and others onsite involved in the dredging. Environmental monitors will be onsite through all dredging activities to en- sure that works are conducted in accordance with the environmental protection plan, and regulatory approvals. Dredge materials will be stored onsite at the Cowichan Bay sawmill within their existing Licence of Occupation.
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An archaeological management plan, including a Chance Find Procedure will be implemented during dredging activities. Western will work with the Cowichan Tribes to support the implementation of this plan.
For the duration of the dredge, a portion of the Cowichan Bay estuary trail will be inaccessible, safety signage will be posted.
Temporary Bridge Installation
2021 Dredge Area
Figure 1. Map showing the log haul channel and proposed approximate dredging area in the Cowichan Bay Estuary
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Lulumexun—Lands and Governance
Traditional Knowledge of Herring
Q’ul-lhanumutsun Aquatic Resources Society (QARS) is facilitating research about herring to help bring indigenous knowledge into fisheries management decisions.
Are you from Lyackson First Nation, Stz’uminus First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Ts’uubaa-asatx Nation or Penelakut Tribe and have knowledge about herring?
Take our survey for a chance to win one of 76 prizes!
Survey and list of great prizes at: My.trailmarkapp.com/qars-survey
We also have paid opportunities for knowledge holders to be interviewed about herring and for individuals to assist with these interviews.
Sign up by emailing [email protected]
Herring logo by James Jimmy
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Conservation Corner: Humpback Whale Edition Qwunus (whale)| Megaptera novaeangliae
Life of Humpback Whales Heavy whaling, post colonization, meant a sharp decrease in humpback whales in our territory, but recent protective regulations have meant a new resurgence of local Humpbacks populations, with approximately 18,000 present in northern BC waters. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) lists humpback whales as a species Of Special Concern. As solitary creatures, Humpbacks can be hard to track, though many are well known through cataloguing unique features of individuals such as their tail colour and shape. These large whales (15m long & 40 tonnes) are ocean gardeners, playing an important role in our ecosystem, fertilizing phytoplankton with their excretions (poop) at the surface of the water. As a migratory species, humpback whales spend summers in cool and temperate waters feeding, and winters in warm and tropical waters for breeding and calving. Using baleen, instead of teeth, Humpbacks filter their food out of the seawater, items such as krill and herring. Humpback calves are prey for mammal- eating killer whales (transients), but humpback whales are known to fight back against predation using the power of their size, flippers and tail.
Cultural Significance to Quw’utsun Source: NOAA photo library at Flickr.com Qwunus is the general Hul’q’umi’num’ Migration Map of Humpback Whales: word for whale. Humpback whales have a https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/mihumpbacks- species of barnacles that grow on them, humpback-whales-mariana-islands and nowhere else. These barnacles have been found in our middens, showing the long Quw’utsun relationship to humpback whales. There are stories and teachings for Migration Map, courtesy of whaling, which would especially apply to DFO humpback whales, due to their size, strength and willingness to fight back. Whaling and whalers were highly revered, a person would need to be highly trained and maintain their worthiness in order to hunt whales. Whaling connection is also demonstrated by place names such as Whaler’s Bay on Galiano Island, and Blubber Bay on Texada Island.
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Conservation Corner: Humpback Edition Qwunus (whale)| Megaptera novaeangliae
Boating Safety Humpback whale movements can be unpredictable around boats due to no echo location abilities They rest just at the surface (hard to see), resurface after long dives (20 minutes), Source: mersociety.org and have highly acrobatic moves See a Blow? Go Slow (left)! Also, watch for the Keep 200m between your boat and a Whale Warning Flag (right), when out on the water! humpback whale (Marine Mammal Regulations) — prevent collision! A group of marine birds on the water, could mean whale feeding activity, avoid this to avoid a potential whale collision Humpbacks are now seen as nearby as just outside Cowichan Bay! To report incidents with whales to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Cana- da call:
victoriawhalewatching.com 1-800-465-4336 or VHF16 by radio
Answer a trivia questionto be entered to win a S-hwuhwa’us Thi’lut Kw’atl’kwa (Thunderbird Protecting the Ocean) mug & hat (5 sets to be won). Email: [email protected] or Text (250) 732-0862 you answer by July 31, 2021! 1) Why should you keep your boat at least 200m from humpback whales? 2) What is something humpback whales eat?
Click these links for more info: The SARA recovery strategy for the humpback whale. seeablowgoslow.org Marine Education & Research Society: Humpback News story: Return of the Giants! Quw’utsun Newsletter | 36
Sustainable Housing & Capital Projects Tum’qw’i’lus tun’a xew’s lhqelts’ The new month is July
PROJECT UPDATE 2809 Statlou Crescent
It’s been a busy month over in Statlou Crescent! The Fourplex home package was delivered and assembled on site. After the wall assembly was complete, the roof trusses and roofing were installed and completed. For more information visithttps://cowichantribes.com/Statlou -Fourplex
Contact Us BY PHONE (250-715-3302) Call us Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:30 PM. BY EMAIL Send us a message at [email protected]. LEAVE US A MESSAGE ON OUR WEBSITE Visit us at www.cowichantribes.com/housing to leave us a message or to report a concern.
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Modular Housing Let’s talk about 32 Units Washing Machines
Overloading your washing machine not only damages the machine but Lot 400 (Boys Rd) also prevents your clothes from being cleaned properly. The Cowichan Tribes 32-unit Modular Housing Project is progressing well. Site A few extra shirts or towel may not seem preparation has begun and the project is well like a big deal, but the weight of each underway. The site was cleared and grubbed garment varies when wet and strains the by Porlier Pass Contractors. The demolition of motor which will ultimately lead to a the two homes on Boys Road was completed broken washer. by Matt Thomas Excavation. The Prime Contractor for this project is Nexus Modular How do you know if you are Solutions. overloading your machine? The project was originally scheduled for Load capacities depend on the size and construction on this site as well as 2815 Thiek model of your machine. A good rule of Road. The project scope has now shifted and thumb is to provide 6” between the top all 32 units will be located off Boys Road near of the drum and your clothes to ensure Daniels Crescent. that there is space for the water and For more information visit detergent to move freely and to ensure you are not straining the motor. www.cowichantribes.com/modular-housing
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Sustainable Housing & Capital Projects Fire Safety and Prevention
The very best fire safety is prevention… keep your stovetop and oven clean.
Keep your stove top and oven clean. Drip pans can also fuel grease fires, it is important to clean these regularly. Ensure you are lifting your stove top and cleaning each area regularly.
Stay in the kitchen when cooking with oil or food items that release a lot of grease when cooking such as bacon or hamburgers.
Use a heavy pot with a lid when cooking with grease. Keep the handle of pans turned inward to avoid accidents.
Allow enough space in your pot or pan to prevent grease or water from boiling over.
Did you know Smoke is an indication that the oil temperature is at its peak, turn the stove off immediately if you see smoke. Different oils catch fire at different temperatures: 450°F – most vegetable oils 375°F – most animal fats/lard
Ensure the area around the stove is free and clear of items that could catch fire. Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Contact Us if you require support with your Fire Extinguishers or Smoke Detectors (250) 715-3302
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Sustainable Housing & Capital Projects Are you bothered by Pests?
If there are any signs of pests in your home, the Housing Department needs to know about it. Please pass this along to your loved ones, and if they are unable to call, please contact us on their behalf.
250-715-3302
PROTECT YOURSELF AND LET US KNOW YOUR FAMILY AGAINST Common signs of BEDBUGS PESTS Clusters of small, red bites typically on the face, neck, hands and arms; bumps may be raised or flat Maintain a clean Fecal stains, egg cases and shed skins in and sanitary crevices and cracks on or near beds and mattresses environment
Common signs of COCKROACHES
A visual identification: seeing one anywhere Report all pest in your home (if you see one, there’s at least issues to the 800 out of sight) Housing Department Fecal matteris black specks on the walls
Common signs of RODENTS Keep up with Gnaw or bite marks in wires or insulation scheduled Fecal matter found in home treatments
For more information visit: https://cowichantribes.com/pest -control
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Anyone can be affected by cockroaches. Cockroach Control Everyone can stop their spread.
Cockroaches cause problems for humans. Their body pats and droppings can make you sick. Follow these three simple steps to rid your home of cockroaches: 1. Starve them out - Cockroaches only stay
if there’s food. If they can't find it, they
leave.
2. Dry them out - Cockroaches can't live
without water. If you get rid of standing
water, they leave.
3. Keep them out - Stop cockroaches from
becoming a problem. Keep them out of
your house. The Facts What are cockroaches?
Adult cockroaches average between 1.4” to 1.6” (35-41mm) in length, but they can grow to exceed 2”. They are reddish brown in color with a yellow band that outlines the area behind their head. Both males and females have wings and can fly short distances. Cockroaches have the ability to bite, although they rarely do. If a bite occurs, it should not be problematic unless it gets infected.
Cowichan Tribes | Sustainable Housing Department | 5742 Allenby Road | Duncan, BC | 250.715.3302
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Anyone can be affected by cockroaches. Cockroach Control Everyone can stop their spread.
Cowichan Tribes | Sustainable Housing Department | 5742 Allenby Road | Duncan, BC | 250.715.3302
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Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum - Culture & Education
Yuthuy’thut Training Program Quw’utsun Hu-Yi’xwule’
SEPTEMBER 2021 RETURN TO IN-CLASS LEARNING
MISS YOUR FRIENDS? COME TO SCHOOL SAFELY TIRED OF MESSAGING ON SOCIAL MEDIA? COME SEE YOUR FRIENDS IN PERSON
WE HAVE SCHEDULED HAND SANITIZING TIMES
STUDENTS ARE TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THEIR OWN LEARNING
SANITIZING OWN TABLE/DESK
ONE PERSON SHOPS AND PREPS FOR LUNCH AND BREAKFAST.
MAINTAINING 3 METRES DISTANCE IN CLASS.
EVERYONE WEARS A MASK; INSTRUCTORS AND LEARNERS.
JANITORS SANITIZE EVERY EVENING. PACK UP YOUR COMPUTER, COME BACK TO SCHOOL, WE MISS YOU! YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO SEE NEW STUDENTS AT SCHOOL. JOIN TARA THORNE-MORRIS AND S’ILU IN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND HUL’Q’UMI’NUM MISSED OUT ON TSHIRTS/HOODIES AND FIELDTRIPS? COME ENJOY THESE OUTINGS WITH STAFF AND CLASSMATES. We look forward to welcoming you back in September 2021, Be sure to Register at Early Registration Day on July 15, 2021 11am—6pm at Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum Culture and Education Department located at 5744 Allenby Road, Duncan B.C.
Fran Johnny, Principal
Site: 5594 River Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6V9 Mailing: 5744 Allenby Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Ph: 250-746-7170 Fax: 250-746-9283 E: [email protected]
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Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum - Culture & Education Register your child(ren) for the 2021-2022 School Year Thursday July 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. QSL Culture and Education Department 5744 Allenby Road, Duncan B.C.
Our Schools and Centres:
Quw'utsun Smun'eem Elementary School (QSES) Kindergarten to Grade 4
Quw'utsun Hi-yixwule Middle School (QHS)
Yathuy'thut Adult Learning Centre (YTT)
Lelum'uy'lh Daycare Centre (LLE) Transportation Department: You can also register your child(ren) for the school bus Forms are available on our website or by request via email if you cannot attend this event For School Registration: Audrey Best, K—12 Advisor Email: [email protected] Chris Modeste, K—12 Advisor Email: [email protected] Sophia Elliott, Educational Counsellor Email: [email protected] For Transportation Registration: Cheryl Sylvester, Transportation Assistant Email: [email protected] Darin George, Transportation Supervisor Email: [email protected] Office Phone Number: 250-715-1022
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Reminder and Deadlines for Quw’utsun Students Thursday July 15, 2021 Deadlines: -Math and Science Scholarship & English Language Arts Scholarship -Post-Secondary Incentive Award Application Please Submit to [email protected]
Friday July 30, 2021 2021 Graduate Recognition (Details to be announced) *Arrangements are contingent upon provincial restrictions*
If you haven’t yet be sure to connect with our K-12 Advisors Audrey Best or Chris Modeste regarding highschool graduation details, for post-secondary students please connect with Post-Secondary Advisor, Holly Charlie or Post-Secondary Administrative Clerk, Sarah Camp- bell
August 01, 2021 Indspire Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards for Post-Secondary Education Programs
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Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum - Culture & Education
Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum’ 5744 Allenby Road Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Telephone (250) 715-1022 Fax (250) 715-1023 Email to: [email protected] or [email protected]
SCHOOL BUS REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR September 2021 – June 2022
| | | | LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME OR INITIALS
Band Name: Band Number:
Date of Birth August Day: Year: Sex: (circle) Female Male
Medical Alert: Yes No If, Yes, please describe: E.g. allergic to penicillin/bee stings
Parent(s)’ and/or Guardian(s)’ Name(s): Street Address: City: Duncan Province: BC Postal Code Email Address: Home # Work # Cellular # Alternate # : Note F Caregiver’s information is required only if your child (ren) are cared for before and/or after school. Caregiver’s Name: Telephone # Caregiver’s Street Address:
Emergency Contact: Telephone # (other than Parent/Guardian) Name of School: ______Grade: ______Start date for riding the school bus: Day: ______Month:______Year: ______
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Bus Stop Location address: Bus______Driver ______A.M. ______
Bus Stop Location address: Bus______Driver ______P.M. ______
Attached is a copy of the TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS for students riding Cowichan Tribes school buses. Please read carefully and keep this copy for yourself. Your signature indicates that you and your child are aware of and will abide by the rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in the loss of riding privileges on the school buses.
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Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum - Culture & Education TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 2021-2022 DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES
Cowichan Tribes Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum’ has a Student Behavior Policy to follow when students misbehave. The disciplinary guidelines are as follows:
OFFENCES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS SECONDARY STUDENTS
FIRST Verbal warning by Bus Driver. Verbal warning by Bus Driver.
SECOND Written warning. Written warning.
THIRD Suspension of privileges for 2 Suspension for privileges for 5 school days. school days.
FOURTH Suspension of privileges for 5 Suspension of privileges for school days. 15 school days.
FIFTH Suspension of privileges for 15 Suspension of privileges for school days. the remainder of the school year.
SIXTH Suspension of privileges for the remainder of the school year.
Vandalism – Suspension involving vandalism will not be lifted until restitution has been made and payment in full of a minimum repair cost $90.00 payable by Parent or guardian.
Please note, in serious instances that disciplinary action may include suspension from school or permanent suspension of bus riding privileges.
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Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum’ Transportation Regulations
1. Transportation to and from school by bus is provided by Cowichan Tribes only as outlined herein, except when specifically approved by the resolution of the Chief and Council. 2. Transportation of students is based on provincially established eligibility walk limits. Students who live outside these walk limits are funded for transportation by the provincial government and are defined as “bona fide riders” by Cowichan Tribes. Students who live within the walk limits are not funded for transportation and are defined as “optional riders.” 3. In addition, students who have beendirected by the Cowichan Valley School District Board of Trustees to attend a school/program other than their home school are considered bona fide riders. Students who choose to attend a school other than their home school are considered optional riders. 4. Optional riders may be transported to and from school only if there are spare seats on a route established for bona fide riders. 5. When requests for transportation by optional riders exceed the space available, priority will be given based on the student’s grade placement and distance from the school. Preference will be given to children in Kindergarten to Grade 3. 6. All students who plan to ride the bus must register with the transportation departmenteach year.
What can I carry on the bus?
Cowichan Tribes for safety reasons. Must limit what students can carry on the bus. Please note that:
Any item of a size or nature that is considered hazardous to other passengers or may cause damage to the vehi- cle shall not be carried on the bus. This includes sports equipment, such as hockey sticks and skateboards. The decision as to what is hazardous is at the discretion of the bus driver.
Musical instruments will be carried on Cowichan Tribe’s school buses only if the size does not exceed that of an alto-saxophone. Oversized instruments, such as guitars and trombones, will not be carried.
Personal belongings are to be held in the student’s lap and may not extend into the aisle.
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The Rules The responsibility of operating a bus in city traffic and on the highway is tremendous. In addition to observ- ing the traffic and driving regulations, bus drivers supervise as many as 84 active youngsters. For the safety of your child, please review the following bus rules and encourage your child to do the same. Our common goal is to transport students to and from school in the safest possible manner. Your assistance as a parent/ guardian in ensuring the following guidelines are followed is appreciated.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
1. Students will show care, courtesy, common sense and respect for one another, as well as the school bus driver at all times 2. The driver shall be in complete charge of the school bus. Directions must be followed promptly and respected. In the event of an emergency student are to remain on the bus, unless instructed other- wise. 3. Students are to remain properly seated at all times, and stay seated until the bus comes to complete stop. Students will not extend any part of their body out of the windows. 4. Students are to avoid behaviour which may divert the driver’s attention from the road. Horseplay and objectionable language will not be tolerated. 5. Personal belongings are to be held in the student’s lap and may not extend into the aisle. Any item of a size which is considered hazardous, shall not be carried onto the bus 6. When crossing the roadway, students must always cross in front of the bus. 7. Consumption of food/beverage is not permitted. Students are to assist in keeping the bus clean at all times.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILTY
1. Ensure students are ready to board the bus on time. At least 5 minutes before scheduled arrival of the bus. 2. Instruct students in proper behaviour while waiting for the bus. 3. Parents/Guardians of young children (K-3) or children with disabilities must be at the designated bus stops waiting for their child/children 5 minutes prior to scheduled drop off time. 4. If parents/guardians is not at the bus stop when the child arrives, bus riding privileges will result in sus- pension for one (1) day. 5. If this becomes an ongoing issue, the child may lose privileges for a longer period. 6. Any item of a size that is considered hazardous to the other passenger or may cause damage to the vehicle will not be carried onto the bus. Musical instruments will be carried on the Cowichan Tribes buses only if the size does not exceed that of an alto saxophone. Oversized musical instruments such as guitars and trombones will not be accepted on the bus. 7. Familiarize yourself and the students with the code of conduct while travelling on the bus. Failure to abide by the rules of good conduct may result in loss of riding privileges 8. Instruct the students that they are to ride only the bus they have been registered. Students will ride to and from the designated bus stop.
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QUW’UTSUN SYUW’ENST LELUM TRANSPORTATION WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT THERE IS A NEW ADDITION WELCOME BUS 103 TO THE TRANSPORTATION FAMILY for September 2021/2022 A NEW BUS & SCHOOL ROUTE, REGISTER TODAY , DON’T WAIT FOR AUGUST OR FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL LET’S ALL GET ORGANIZED FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!
Do you know anyone who will be attending the following schools? School Start School Out
TANSOR 8:25 - 2:20
BENCH 8:30 - 2:15
DRINKWATER 8:30 - 2:15
Early Registration day is July 15, 2021 Or see below for other ways to connect with our Transportation Team
EARLY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE CALL 250-715-1022 OR EMAIL Darin George, Transportation Supervisor [email protected] Cheryl Sylvester, Transportation Assistant [email protected] EXT. 7014 OR CALL IN & WE CAN FILL IN THE REGISTRATION FORM.
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Quw’utsun Syuw’entst Lelum - Culture & Education
Quw’utsun Syuw’enst Lelum Culture and Education Department and the Transportation Team would like to thank the bus monitors who assisted the bus driver’s with COVID cleaning and ensuring our children’s health and safety on the bus is what our goal was to keep everyone safe.
Huy steep q’u Everest Tommy – Lucille Joe — Amanda Joe – & Rylan Alphonse Wish you the best in your future endeavors and hope you all have a great Summer! Wishing all the Bus Driver’s and Students a Safe and Stellar summer!
Bus 101 – Bill Thorne Bus 108 – Lisa Peter Bus 102 – Herbert Mawbey Bus 109 – Richard Jimmy Bus 103 - TBA
Bus 103 Trip 1 Tansor/Drinkwater/Bench AM Route New Driver AM Bus Compound 7:07 Cairnsmore St/Bus Stop 7:12 5421 Miller Road 7:19 3115 Glenora Road 7:22 5465 Indian Road 7:65 2014 Cowichan Bay Road 7:38 Tommy Road 7:49
Arrive Bench School 8:20 Tansor 8:25 Drinkwater 8:30
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LUM-STAM’SH Prevention Programs JULY 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 STAT HOLIDAY
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Journey of Strength Journey of Strength Journey of Strength Women’s Healing Family Wellness Hul’qumi’num’ Program Hul’qumi’num’ Cultural Program Paint Session Drumming for Medi- cine
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Journey of Strength Journey of Strength Journey of Strength Women’s Healing Family Wellness Hul’qumi’num’ Program Hul’qumi’num’ Cultural Program Paint Session Drumming for Medi- cine
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Journey of Strength Journey of Strength Journey of Strength Women’s Healing Family Wellness Hul’qumi’num’ Program Hul’qumi’num’ Cultural Program Paint Session Drumming for Medi- cine
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Journey of Strength Journey of Strength Journey of Strength Women’s Healing Family Wellness Hul’qumi’num’ Program Hul’qumi’num’ Cultural Program Paint Session Drumming for Medi- cine
Programs are per COVID Guidelines Journey of Strength: register with Molly Peter ~ bring your own lunch ~ contact Molly for more info Traditional Paint Session: register with Molly Peter
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LUM-STAM’SH - Prevention Programs July 2021
Journey of Strength ~ Mon, Tues, Wed Bring your own lunch Youth Canoe Paddling at Cowichan Bay Registration with Angela Underwood Ages: 10-18 yrs. (groups of 10) PH: 250-250-732-2723 Time: 10 am—3 pm
Family Wellness ~ Tuesdays Register with Angela Underwood Support for Families PH: 250-732-2723 This is one to one support for families Virtual Sessions
Hul’qumi’num’ (Facebook Live) Cultural Program ~ Wednesdays Mena Pagaduan & Rae Ann Claxton Cedar weaving bracelets, roses, basket Tuesdays & Wednesdays Time: 2:30 - 5 pm Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Webex ~ Virtual Sessions Join in the virtual session on Register with Angela Underwood Facebook weekly PH: 250-732-2723
Women’s Healing Program ~ Thursdays Register with Angela Underwood Thursdays ~ with Lyla Harman & Stella Johnny PH: 250-732-2723 10 am ~ 2 pm Zoom Virtual Sessions
Drumming for Medicine ~ Thursdays Facilitator Walter Clarke and Jacob Clarke Time: 5-7 pm
Traditional Paint Session ~ Thursdays Register with Molly Peter Facilitator Stuart Pagaduan PH: 250-732-8645 Sessions begin July 8, 2021
Program will be as per COVID GUIDELINES: 10 people per group
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Women’s Healing Group Lum-stam’sh Community Safety Workshop ~ AUGUST 2021
Facilitated by: earl lambert (warrior spirit productions) Elder support Provided Date: august 5th, august 12th, august 19th, 2021 Time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm Virtual: Zoom Session
The workshop sessions are focused on: “Living into Confidence” The group will meet for 3 sessions to strengthening personal skills, self confidence, and self healing for women. Join us for virtual sessions on Zoom.
For further information and to Register Contact:
Community Safety Coordinator
Angela Underwood
PH: 250-732-2723
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Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem—Child & Family Services
It takes a community to raise a child
Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem and our Cowichan Children need your help.
We are seeking Foster Care Homes as well as relief care & babysitters. Relief care is providing a break to other foster caregivers.
We would be happy to walk you through the Application Process. Foster families have entire teams of support. We will guide you through a process to ensure the best possible match between your family and potential foster child. A case manager will visit your home and is always available by phone, text or email. Your team will also include respite support and more.
Plus, variety of training opportunities will enhance your skills and teach you everything you need to give children everything they need.
For more information contact: Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem Child & Family Services @ 250-746-1002 or email [email protected]
"Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story."
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Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem—Child & Family Services Cowichan Tribes Child & Family Wellness Legislation Project
“Spotlight on Legal Sub-Committee” We’re pleased to introduce a new series called Spotlight where we speak with some of the experts and community members who are working “behind the scenes” to develop our new law governing child and family services. This month, we interviewed three members of the Legal Sub-Committee: Joe Thorne (community member), Stephanie Atleo (Councillor) and Sarah Morales (project member and Co-Chair of the Legal Sub-Committee).
Interviewer: Tell me about your background and how you became involved in this important project?
Stephanie Atleo: My name is Stephanie—Suniimtunaat. I am on Chief and Council and serving my 4th term. I have been a project manager for 16 years working in many different areas. Currently, I am the Acting Director of Education for Cowichan Tribes. I have a BA in First Nations Studies and History and my Master’s degree, which is in progress, focuses on Governance and Leadership. Governance is my interest, as is legal. I enjoy the discussions and understanding and developing the legal framework for our governance structures that we are putting into place for our Nation. “I believe that our culture is needed to help a Joe Thorne: My involvement in this project came as a family through whatever foster parent over many years and being a single dad may have caused a social raising children. I understand what foster care does or worker to get involved.” could do to a child. This has always been in the forefront in my heart. I got involved because I care for all children. – Joe Thorne
Sarah Morales: My name is Sarah - Su-taxwiye. I’m Coast Salish and a Cowichan Tribe member. While attending law school, I worked as a summer student for the Hul’q’umi’num Treaty Group. During my time there, I had opportunities to sit in on tripartite negotiations. Through watching and listening to those negotiations, I realized how important it is for our communities to articulate our laws according to our traditional teachings and practices. I decided to pursue graduate work in the United States to learn how Native American tribes are articulating and applying their own laws and legal traditions. I later returned home to complete my PhD focusing on our Hul’qumi’num laws and legal traditions. About 10 years ago, I was asked to participate in the Research Working Group on the Cowichan Tribes Nation-Based Child and Family Wellness project because of my research interests. I’ve had the privilege to be involved in this work ever since.
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Interviewer: What do you think are the main challenges with the current child welfare system?
Stephanie: The challenge with the current law and care system is that it does not allow us to practice our traditional ways of dealing with child About the Sub-Committees welfare issues. Traditionally, it was afamily first approach that protected the child by surrounding the child and family. Today, there are more Five sub-committees have been established to support the project attempts to defer to the family intervention approach first. But legislation team by providing technical does not always align with the traditional way of practicing child welfare. expertise and insights to inform Sarah: I think the biggest problem with the current care system is that it the development of Cowichan does not reflect indigenous legal principles, practices and decision-making Tribes jurisdiction/governance, processes. Our community believes that families are at the core of legal service delivery and fiscal institutions. They are often responsible for resolving disputes, applying relationship with Canada and BC. corrective measures when needed and taking a collective approach. We had our own systems in place before colonization but now our ways of Sub-committee members include relating and working through issues are not reflected into the current laws, representatives from Chief & which can be characterized as individualistic, and does not take into Council; technical project leads; account systemic racism and the impact of colonization. This project is a community members; Lalum’utul way forward for our community. Smun’eem (LS); the General Manager and other departmental offices (ad hoc as required); and Interviewer: What are your hopes for the new law? the provincial and federal Joe: My hope is that we, as a people, can make changes that won’t governments. damage a child’s innocence. As parents, I believe in xe xe smuneem (our Legal Sub-Committee’s Mandate: sacred children). I believe that our culture is needed to help a family Responsible for drafting the through whatever may have caused a social worker to get involved. Coordination Agreement with the federal government (Indigenous Sarah: I agree with Joe’s comments. I also believe that the new law will be Services Canada and Crown a steppingstone to transforming the health and well-being of our Indigenous Relations) and the community. Our law will be measured as successful by the overall health province (BC Ministry for Child of our community. This means having safe and happy children, prosperous and Family Development), communities, higher rates of employment, and more people graduating outlining how the transition of from secondary and post-secondary education etc. responsibility for child and family Stephanie: My hope is that we bring back our traditional ways of services to the Cowichan managing child and family situations. We want to practice prevention- not community will occur. protection. So, the goal of this work is to create legislation that supports this.
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Interview: Last question and ending on a more personal note… what brings you comfort and joy during the pandemic?
Stephanie: My kids [bring me comfort and joy] and knowing that they are safe and healthy. It was a tough year, but our community really pulled together to support and take care of each other. I am glad it is almost over - that’s for sure.
Sarah: I feel the same way. My kids have given me strength, happiness and comfort during this period. Being able to be home with them, to spend more time with them, and to witness their growth and resiliency has been an unforeseen blessing of this pandemic.
“I believe that the new law will be a steppingstone to transforming the health and well-being of our community.”
- Sarah Morales, project member and Co-Chair of the Legal Sub-Committee
Huy tseep q’u for reviewing our July 2021 newsletter submission! We look forward to sharing more updates as we develop this historic legislation for our community!
If you have any questions, please contactRosanne Daniels: [email protected]
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Skw’ami’lhum “Watching Over, Caring for another person’s child”
July — Tum’qw’i’lus The hottest time of the year We offer as a reminder
Training opportunities If you are trying to reach your social work- Hul’qumi’num Language classes (On facebook!) er, please call the front desk at; Runs every Wednesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm via “Face Book Live” You are also able to watch anytime, at your leisure. “Cowichan Tribes Preven- Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem Child and Family tion” FaceBook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/cowichan.tribes/ contact Services 250-746-1002 and ask to be con- Kim George ~ 250-746.1002 or [email protected]. nected.
Webinar - Making sense of Trauma: Practical Tools for Responding to Chil- dren and Youth. Anyone can register to take this free on-line training at any In case of any emergency time, the link is: http://makingsenseoftrauma.com/ After regular office hours, Caregivers call Giving and Receiving Healing A seven part series with zoom supports is being offered through July from the Emergency “Centralized Screening” Du- 9:30am-11:00am. Previewing videos will be required before each class. If ty Worker (MCFD): you are interested, please register with facilitator Ros Pringle: riprin- 1.800.663.9122 [email protected] or Laura Morris: [email protected]. Register quickly as seats are limited. For non-emergencies, please leave a voice mail message: 250.746.1002. World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference 2021 August 23-26, 2021 – Online https://wispc2021.ca/ Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem The First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Mani- 5766 Allenby Road, Duncan, BC toba (FNHSSM) is host to the World Indigenous Suicide V9L 5J1 Prevention Conference. Phone: 250.746.1002 Fax: 250.746.7745 The theme is "Strengths in our Communities" and will focus on: Protective Website: www.cowichantribes.com factors through building identity, resilience and culture; Ways of preventing suicide reducing risks; and Showcasing wise practices on the spectrum forum of prevention and intervention encompassed by culture and Indigenous knowledge. Please go here to Register.
Caregiver Standard A1 Rights of children and youth in care The guarantee of special rights to children and youth in care is one way of ensuring that children and youth in care are empowered as active partners of parents, social workers and caregivers in planning their future. This active participation encourages them to become self-determining adults in future years. Furthermore, it is important that children and youth in care get help Patricia Thomas—Manager with any problems they are experiencing in care before the situation deteri- Lori Guerin—Social Worker orates to the point where a formal complaint is registered. This is more likely Jacquie Adams – Social Worker to occur in an environment where children's rights are clearly honoured and Jennifer Kidd—Social Worker fulfilled. Quw’utsun Newsletter | 59
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Skw’ami’lhum “Watching Over, Caring for another person’s child”
July — Tum’qw’i’lus The hottest time of the year Reminders about COVID 19 Guidelines Our agency is currently following Dr. Bonnie Henry’s We offer as a reminder direction around the COVID guidelines and restrictions. Relief/Respite forms: Please submit child(s) name, age, days that Babysitting and relief request have to go to your social were approved by the child’s social worker, resource SW. Requests worker and support service social worker has to be for relief have to be approved by social Worker and upper manage- notified. ment prior to arranging with other caregivers. Face to face visits: Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem is encourag- Monthly reports: to be completed for each child in your care at ing zoom and telephone visits, with the exception of the end of every month. Please submit to the child’s social worker court ordered visits. Each case is individual. and your resource SW. Please also ensure that each month is a separate report and that receipts are attached. Caregiver expense forms: Each month is to be separate. Expense In case of any emergency forms must reflect each receipt, while also including information about which child the receipt is for. Any purchase requests need to After regular office hours, Caregivers call the Emer- be passed by the child’s social worker. Please ensure you submit gency “Centralized Screening” Duty Worker your expense forms by the end of the month to ensure you will get (MCFD): paid on time. Cut off day is the first Tuesday, if we miss this date, payments won’t be processed until the following week. 1.800.663.9122 Submitting expenses for kilometers: Please include each child you For non-emergencies, please leave a voice mail are claiming for including which days, the address starting from message: 250.746.1002. and to, each day, as well as the child’s Social workers name. Submitting Receipts:All receipts that are submitted must have an Lalum’utul’ Smun’eem expense form filled and attached. 5766 Allenby Road, Duncan, BC Monthly Payments: These are processed and sent out the Second V9L 5J1 Friday of every month. Phone: 250.746.1002 Babysitting forms: Please insert the child’s name, the day required Fax: 250.746.7745 and the description of why you are having a babysitter. Please en- Website: www.cowichantribes.com sure that the Resource and child’s social worker is aware you are using a babysitter due to COVID we want to ensure everyone is safe. Needing additional forms: If you need expense forms, monthly reports, or if you have any questions, please reach out to your sup- port worker and we can send you what you need! There are steps that we have to ensure we take to your request. Each case will be viewed carefully by our management and COVID team. We want to ensure everyone is staying within their bubble and keeping safe. Information: ‘Purple crying’ The acronym PURPLE is used to describe specific characteristics of Patricia Thomas—Manager an infant's crying during a normal phase in development. For more Lori Guerin—Social Worker information please seehttp://purplecrying.info/ Jacquie Adams – Social Worker Jennifer Kidd—Social Worker Quw’utsun Newsletter | 60
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Skw’ami’lhum “Watching Over, Caring for another person’s child”
The Youth Recreation committee This Committee provides financial assistance to youth band members who have met prescribed financial needs criteria in order to participate in a team sport or individual competitions. Please see Huy ch q’u! your child’s Social Worker to understand if your youth may be eligible. In order to find full details for the program please see here. https://cowichantribes.com/member-services/health/youth- We value our caregiver services and want to let you know Remember to reach out to your supports: that without you, our chil- Provincial After-hours line, call 1-888—495-4440. Weekdays: 4:00pm to 12:45am, Statutory Holi- dren and youth would not days and weekends: 8:00am to 12:45am. Foster Parent Support Service Society: (FPSSS) Toll Free: 1-888-922-8437. Monday to Thursday have the opportunity to 9:00-4:00pm, Friday 9:00 to 1:00pm. thrive and succeed! We KUU-US services are for First Nations, by First Nations. Call 1-800-KUU-US17 (588-8717) Youth want to thank you for all Line/250-723-2040 or Adult Line/250-723-4050. For teen on line support: The Foundry for young people ages 12-24. the great work that you all are doing, for all your For Post-secondary students access to mental health support. Here2Talk. continued care, love and Hope for Wellness Helpline provides immediate, culturally safe, telephone crisis intervention, 24 hours a day, Phone: 1-855-242-3310. support for our children
Kids Help Phone is supporting Indigenous youth 24/7 through text, phone and linking with youth during this trying time. programs. Phone: 1-800-668-6868 · Text: 686868.
The BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations 1-800-663-9999.
Kwun'atsustal counseling: Ts'ewulhtun Health Center: 250-746-6168.
Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 24/7: 1888-494-3888/Crisis Line Text: 250-800-3806 (6 pm to 10 pm).
The Crisis Line Association of BC: 310-6789. Call after4:30pm, tell them you are a caregiver with our agency and they will get the message to us.
Zoom Foster Parent Coffee/Support Mornings with the FPSSS Meetings start with a short video relevant to fostering. Grab your favourite morning beverage and join with other Foster Parents who understand the unique experiences fostering can bring. Contact Sandra Beagley at [email protected] or 250-618-8327 for more information. Watch your email for your invitation and Zoom link. Should you suspect that you, or anyone in your family, may be effected by COVID 19, please contact your health care provider or call 811, or 711 if you are deaf/or hard of hearing. Please call toll free Patricia Thomas—Manager at 1-833-784-4397. Lori Guerin—Social Worker We offer as a reminder - Don’t forget to look out for the Monthly newsletter from the Foster Jacquie Adams—Social Worker Parent Support Services Society for upcoming training, links, mentoring and support information. Jennifer Kidd—Social Worker Click below to get to the Monthly newsletter Quw’utsun Newsletter | 61
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EMBRACING LIFE INFORMS YOU OF: 24 HOUR KUU-US CRISIS SERVICES
Contact Information: REASONS FOR CALLING: Employment or Educational Adult/Elder Line: 250-723-4050 Residential School
Child/Youth Line: 250-723-2040 Child Welfare
Addiction BC Toll Free Line: 1-800-588-8717 Health Concerns
Divorce/ Separation Service Areas: Crisis phone line workers assist with problem Suicide Ideation / Survivorship solving, establishing support services, Mental Health developing safety plans, conducting suicide Grief / Loss risk assessments, offering referrals and safety Crime monitoring at risk individuals. Abuse
Peer Pressure These services are 24 hours a day for Aboriginal people throughout the province of Finance Distress and many British Columbia. more…
KUU-US Crisis Line is a First Nations and Aboriginal Specific Crisis line available 24/7. This is a crisis line done by Frist Nations and all crisis responders are certified and trained in Indigenous cultural safety and understanding of First Nations history and trauma.
Please check out Embracing Life & Community Safety Facebook Page. We post daily on who and how to get extra support.
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ACCESS YOUR SCHOOL OR FAMILY COUNSELOR AND RECEIVE A $15 SUBWAY GIFTCARD AFTER COMPLETING
3 SESSIONS
NEED SUPPORT GETTING CONNECTED TO A COUNSELOR? EMBRACING LIFE CAN HELP SET UP SERVICES.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Michelle Louie [email protected] OR 250-732-2168
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Social Development
Cowichan Tribes Quw’utsun Employment and Training Social Development Department 5760 Allenby Road Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Telephone (778) 422-2255 Fax (778) 422-1303
QET provides help with: BC Driver’s License (For Education/Employment only) Certificate courses under one year Employment Assisted Services Employment Insurance (EI) Top Up Post-Secondary courses Transportation supports (Bus pass) Work Gear
General Eligibility: 15 years and Older of Age at time of application Cowichan Tribes Status Possess Current Identification Possess a current and updated marketable resume Seeking Full-time Employment which is at least 30 (thirty) hours per week as per the Canada Labour Code, or working towards full-time post-secondary education; Have a valid Social Insurance Number Permanently live in the area of East Central Vancouver Island to South Vancouver Island (Qualicum to Victo- ria), including Sooke, Port Renfrew and Lake Cowichan.
All applications are reviewed and subject to approval as per policy and guidelines Approved by Chief and Council on October 8, 2019.
For individuals looking for sponsorship contact: Lucy Shaw, QET Intake Worker [email protected] Work Cell: 250-732-1317
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Cowichan Tribes SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 5760 Allenby Road • Duncan, BC V9L 5J1 Telephone 778-422-2255 Fax: 778-422-1303 Website: www.cowichantribes.com
JULY 27, 2021 IS CHEQUE DAY FOR AUGUST 2021
Individual Opportunities Program (IOP)—for family units with youth 15—18 years of age, please check in with Selina Javier for upcoming programs. [email protected] or (250) 732-0020.
Pre-Employment Supports Program (PES)—please connect with Ramona Allen if you have been referred to PES by your Band Social Development Worker. Ramona can be reached at [email protected] or (250) 732-3826.
Canada Child Benefit Statements—for those collecting child tax, please present a copy to your Band Social De- velopment Worker, it is a requirement for your Social Development file. The CCB Statements will be mailed out in July 2021.
2020 Notice of Assessment—you will have received a “Notice of Assessment” from Canada Revenue Agency after you completed your tax returns; a copy is required for your Social Development file, please submit to your Band Social Development Worker upon receipt.
July 1—10, 2021: Please submit your Monthly Renewal Declarations to your Band Social Development Worker by the July 10, 2021. Email works the best for submitting your stub.
SUMMER LITERACY AND CULTURAL CAMP (SLCC): Social Development is hosting this program and it will be scaled down with limited number of students up to age 13. Please email or connect with [email protected].
Social Development has a new team member, please welcome Lennora Sawyer; she is working in Social Develop- ment until June 24, 2022 as a Clerk/Receptionist.
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Community Content
Au siiem nu siiye’yu ‘Eenthu Sum’thaat (My friends and Relatives I am Sum’thaat). I’d like to take this time to thank each and everyone who helped financially for the loss of my son Thomas Samuel Percy Jimmy (Thaw’thit’stin AKA Tum Tum). For all the sup- port in general during this hard time. I would also like to thank Cowichan Tribes. I truly appreciate each and everyone.
Huy’tseep’qu Siiem (Thank you all)
Donna Jack (Sum’thaat)
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Seaside Restaurant Food Server - 2 vacancies
Location: 795 Vesuvius Bay, Salt Spring Island
Permanent, Full time (35-40 hours/week), Salary $16/hour plus tips
Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Duties:Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs; Provide customer service; Present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, traveller’s cheque or room billings; Describe menu items including daily specials for customers; Advise on menu selections
Job Requirements: Fluent in English; No certificate necessary, but MUST be of legal age to mix and serve alcoholic beverages. Experience is a asset but on-the-job training will be provided
Apply in Person: Apply at the Restaurant with resume or at [email protected]
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. Seaside particularly welcomes applications from: Students, Youth, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous People, Newcomers to Canada.
Updated May 2021
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