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VOL. 26- NO. 20 - October 7, 1999 Canadian Publications Mail Product J]aaÇitsa "Interestingb News " Sales Agreement No. 467510 Province Approves Tenure Treaty Transfer to lisaak Planners

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n By Louise Amos Northern Region Reporter

Joe Campbell Larry Baird Sr. Linda Coady David Zirnhelt Dale Lovick John Charlie opened the session with prayer asking for guidance for the "This can be " [The "The forest industry "It will provide "Our biggest a peek leaders. challenge is at what treaties will environmental has made its mark on local control, and Mowachaht, Tyee Mike Maquinna ahead of us and look like and it's not battle in Clayoquot Clayoquot Sound employment welcomed everyone to the Mowachaht / that is to change such a scary thing. Sound] has given and will do it again. opportunities for the Muchalaht Territory. He announced region. housekeeping items and reminded the the way we did In this journey we birth to very Out of the conflict It's a delegates that the gravel road is an active things." ask that you walk important grew something sharing model, with us, side-by- children, like this different, something working together for logging road and to use caution enroute. Willie Sport introduced, Victor Williams, side." one today. better." the benefit of all our Klahwhanak, Ha'wiih from Huu- ay -aht . children." By Denise Ambrose Region Co- chair, Nelson Keitlah, Robert Dennis reiterated the role Victor Central Region Reporter thanked all parties involved in making together for the benefit of all our has and said he is quiet but he is the one the tenure transfer a reality; "We've children." who gives direction on behalf of their Tofino- Forests Minister, David made an agreement in this day of Linda Coady of MB described the 1993 Tyee Ha'wilth. Zirnhelt, announced on October 4, disagreements. Getting along may mean `war of the woods' in Clayoquot Sound Chairman, Archie Little and delegates that he has approved in principle not getting entirely what we want and as the Mother of all conflicts, "but this then got on with the agenda items and to the partial transfer of MacMillan we've learned that. We've achieved a mother has given birth to very important business at hand. The first issue to Bloedel's Tree Farm License #44 feeling of doing things together in a children, like this one today. It has been address was an outstanding item from to Iisaak Forest Resources Ltd. win/win situation. It's a great day for a long time since the five Central Region the September 8 -9 1999, TSC member's (IFR). us. We still have many things to work Chiefs first sat with Bill Cafferata (also report. A clause from the Nisga'a out but we can do it if we continue to of MB) and myself and said, `Don't you Agreement lead a discussion on the issue The approved transfer allows work together." think it's about time you changed the of "urban locals ". The NCN FN mem- the Central Region First Minister Zirnhelt spoke of the conflicts way you do things out here ?' bership living away from home want to remain current with the treaty issues. It Nations to have some form of in Clayoquot Sound forests in recent years. "The forest industry has made "We've made an agreement in this is important that the collective planning control in their traditional table continue to keep the NCN members its mark on Clayoquot Sound and will day of disagreements. Getting " territories for the first time in informed through the meetings in the do it again. Out of the conflict grew along may mean not getting over 100 years something different, something better." various centres. Most First Nations entirely what we want and we've Zirnhelt said that there is wide public members reside away from home IFR is a joint venture company support for the tenure transfer as learned that. We've achieved a territory and live in the "Urban Settings ". owned 51% by the five Central reported by Dan Johnson. Johnson feeling of doing things together in The issue is being addressed by resolu- tion in the decision segment of the Region First Nations and 49% by was hired to facilitate three public . a win/win situation. It's a great MacMillan Bloedel. Only the meetings and prepare a report to the day for us. We still have many planning meeting. The discussion continued with the Clayoquot Sound portion of TFL Minister about the tenure transfer. things to work out but we can do it #44 will be transferred to IFR. Nisga'a Agreement clause 11.14 : and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Dale if we continue to work together." The approved transfer allows the Lovick described the transfer as the the makeup of the Nuu -chah -nulth Nelson Keitlah Central Region First Nations to result of hard negotiations with the five Government. Once more, the issue will have some form of control in their Central Region First Nations. Of the be addressed by resolution. Be sure to Coady thanked the environmental traditional territories for the first transfer he said, "It will provide an see your treaty manager or treaty groups that took a chance and endorsed time in over 100 years -at least as element of local control and enhance representatives for more information on lisaak Forest Resources. Several these and any other treaty related issues. far as forestry is concerned. employment opportunities for all in the " In his opening comments, Central region. It is a sharing model, working continued on page 5 continued on page 8.

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Hydro arrives in Oclucje - Page 5 Students prepare to teach Teachers Page 6 4AATINTikh Northern Region meets in Kyuquot Page 7 Norman Taylor NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA NEWSPAPERS DIV. elected President of AFOABC Page 11 395 WELLINGTON ST. N.E.D.C. Officially Opens New Building . Page 20 OTTAWA, ON K1 A ON4 Ha- Shilth -Sa, October 7, 1999 - Page 3 Page 2 - Ha- Shllth -Sot - October 7, 1999 Human Services, Fisheries Dominate NTC Regular Meeting Agenda By Denise Ambrose on the strategic plan and II.- Sh(Itb -Sa newspaper is pub- LETTERS & KLECOS progress Healing Project Coordinator. The Central Region Reporter ontinues. Ile urged the table to press the dished by the Nuu- chah -nulth iiu. ln1M. u Mil include keen received from its readses All letters Healing Project is a one-year program Hupacasatb Chief, government for disaster relief o was Tribal for to must he signed by the writer and have the writees name, address number Judy Sayers, funded by the Aboriginal Healing Council distribution &phone Torino- A three Fund done with the day NTC Regular reminded the table of a past Atlantic Provinces. the members of the fourteen Nato- on it. Names can be withheld by request. motion that aimed at supporting those dealing with Meeting was held at W is gilled "They keep saying that they have We Tin on for zero tolerance of violence residential chah-nu /th First Nations as well reserve the right to edit submined material for clarity, brevity, gam- school issues. 5400 million September 28 - 30. Day one of the in our unities. She wondered (for disaster relief) but as other interested groups and in- mar and good taste. We will direly not publish letters dealing with tribal if Nine other people have been hired to agenda was dedicated solely to this s like talking about the Sasquaesh; table exhibits acceptable behavior. carry out the ividuals. or personal disputes or issues that are critical of Nunchah -nultb iadi- tasks of the healing often talked Community and Human Services "At this table we have put about, rarely seen and Information & original work con- Wduah or groups. downs, project. Each of the three regions will owes bullying, board had smell!" intimidation and name galling. be provided a fined in this newspaper is copy- All opinions expressed it letters to the editor are with facilitator and a Alexander purely those oldie Writer Community Human Services Board It is all verbal but said that we needed to it is still violence. 5 support worker. Working in right and may not be reproduced and mil not necessarily coin it t Ifs rkws ór poles ofd ejart rsah. (CHSB)Chair the Central gather all the energies that person, Helen Dick don't condone, accept, nor do I have we could without written from: nah.4 Region is Charlie Thompson and Agnes permission tribal Council at its m -minx F n 1 Nations. presented a report about the to live muster to push DIAND, DFO and the workings with violence. We need to Tan. In the Nun -chah -nubh Tribal Caul of the Southern Region are Verna Federal CHSB. She first thanked the respect everyone's position even Government to get the P.O. Paul and Julie Fontaine. Barney Williams Boa 1383, Port Alberni, Chiefs for breaking with tradition and though we disaster relief that was promised Iasi don't always agree. 1 Jr. and Mark Rush will serve the year. B.C. V9Y 7M2. allowing human services issues to be challenge the "We need direct help to save Co- chairs to step in and Northern Region. The urban Telephone: (250) 724 -5757 first on the outreach the fleet and to help the agenda- Dick reported that stop the lateral violence when is seen communities -44% it worker, Vina Robinson, will be working get Feat (250) 723 -0463 much of the work of the CHSB has at this table" their food, the federal government Southern Region Co- with clients in Nanaimo, Vancouver, Printed at the been on the back burner due to the chair, Richard has a responsibility to you," declared Watts accepted the Victoria and Seattle_ Alberni Valley Times limited time allotted them at past challenge. Alexander. n Ray Stitcher Sr. will be working out of meetings. Helen Dick There was lengthy discussion about Na-Shilth-Sa reminded the table Mat Pon Alberni as the Senior Facilitator and strategies that /la.Shikh :tire Newspaper, in conjunction with The CHSB is made up of fourteen each community has in its we may employ to SUBSCRIPTIONS Tsawayuus (Rainbow Gardens), nisi possession Barb Andes will serve as Administrative representatives each appointed by the ensure that needs are met. Due 125.00 per year in Canada & to celebrate the International Year of the Older Person, by their draft Social Development Docu- Assistant. highlighting to the sensitive nature respective NCN Nation. Tseshaht ment The document is to of the discus - 535.00/y r U.S.A. and foreign Nuu -club-nulth Elders, and the wonderful roles trey play in our lives. be reviewed Over the next year the team will be appointed Dick to the Board. The by ions, details will not be rcpond each Nation and doped at the next provide entries. Payable to Nuu -chah- If you would like to suggest a Feature Elder, call No-Sbikb -Sot at (250) 724 -5757 support to small groups and here For board members decided amongst Annual General Meeting more information about the mule, Tribal Council. International Year ,4 slider Penney in November. individuals, coordinate and facilitate themselves that Dick be appointed The discussions, NCN members should CHSB has yet to receive any healing circles, provide regional informa- contact leadership in their chairperson. The Board also includes feedback on the document from the respective tion sessions and hold a conference in Editor -Manager, Southern elder representation appointed by Nations. each communities. Spring 2000. Region Reporter Feature Elder: of the NCN Harvest Monitoring Mary Hayes Regions. TFN Chief Moses Program: Martin raised the Tom hopes that funding will be ex- One of the The Central lack Little has been hired to DavidWiwchar By Denise Ambrose saddest changes that Mary Region Elder position issue of his community's need for carry tended beyond one year if the need is (250) witnessed is the change in our diets. was left vacant this summer after out the NCN Harvest Monitoring 7245757 Central Region Reporter the elan water. He asked for and re- still there. "We've changed too fast! All we had passing of Jean Charlene. Dick ceived NTC Program. Ile collects catch data w/wcharOisland.net support in TFN's pursuit NTC Regular Meeting, Day for was reported that 2: Fisheries from each NCN Nation and Mary (Davis) Hayes was boot March garbage bones and those were the Central Region Chiefs of funding for a better water system. compiles Office Manager Southern Region Co-chair, Richard the 1917 in Kildonan to Johnny and Mary taken down to the beach. Now appointed Wade, elder, Mae Taylor to Education Manager information itto a collective Annie Wans Blain Thompson Watts reported good news from the (Bob) is the board and report. The report lets us know Davis of Tla- o-qui -aht. Raised everything store- bought and the _ that Hesquiaht elder, reported a budgetary need for post how hanitillheislartd.net Supreme Conn of British Columbia much by her parents in Opitsuh4 Mary garbage dump is filling. Our people Julia Lucas is to serve as alternate. secondary of each .species of fish we are students. Some students are regarding pilot sales. Non -Native Central Region Reporter attended Christie School have developed diabetes and other Dick reviewed proposed changes able to get. Residential to required to doe 'qualifying' year of fishermen protested the Aboriginal Pilot The Program's Denise Ambrose from 1925 to 1933. diseases by eating too much junk the CHSB's Terms -of- Reference. The studies in order to complete success is dependent their Fishery by holding their own illegal (250) 725.21]0- Faxc250T2S2110 A year after leaving school, Mary food" proposed changes were accepted with University on accurate and timely information degrees. Presently them fishery in the Somass River. DFO A change that the will received from the nations. SeaaMl0Island. net naiad Joe Hayes when she was made Mary happy was exception of the mandate section. no budget for this. A motion was proceed with all charges pending against NTC seventeen old. Their having water piped into wises. "As Tseshaht Chief George Watts passed AFSCOntribution Agreement: Non Fern Region Reporter years marriage F said that that a budget be created to fill thou caught fishing illegally. I Roger lasted almost filly years before Joe a young girl 1 used to go with my " the mandate section needed need Dunlop reported that earlier work ,.aria . - Louise Amos In his opening comments, Central mother deep into e w becaas' it mixed in setbacks with the Contribution passed away in the early 80's. To- the iota to get 4'^^' nlw.n. elements-suck as - - Thompson cemented a list of.aven - v (250) 283 -2012. Fa X: 250-283 -7339 Region Co-chair, Nelson Read.. thanked Agreement etcher they raised nine children. water. Man was scared of squirrels vision ants. Simon Red was other have now been resolved. recommendations relating to the many NCN nations that donated , directed fish Documents from Ottawa have been One of the most significant changes so us kids had to go with her. I was to prepare draft wording to Post- Graduate Studies and Summer and other things to help him and his present to the sent to the NTC this week for the years for Mary was the still packing water early in the morning because the Department of Indian table at a future meeting. Student Employment Program. The family during the Memorial Potlatch for signatures. The introduction of the boat motor, "I to wash my babies diapers. I would Affairs have The proposed Hama Child te Family Summer Student federal government never provided enough Program budget has the late Al Keitlah. Al was very Services active in will release about SNOW to the used to paddle in a canoe from have the diapers all washed and hung funding for an adequate water system. Strategic Plan was pre- been Increased. allowing for the hiring NCN DEADLINE fisheries issues before his sudden NTC upon receipt Opitsaht to Clayoquot for work every by lunchtime. sensed for review. Senior COS of more summer of the signed Please Mary lives alone in her small hone at students. All were passing. Of the donations, note that the iMAWR'E for Nelson said, documents. These funds are day. It never took more than 25 The first time we had water piped in Lumina She still for Manager, Florence Wylie, reminded the accepted by motion. utilized cares her "Your generosity and Shang is what submissions for our next issue is is we in the communities for fisheries minutes. Whenever it 1 was when Jimmy him, the uncle table that this only was foggy of remaining seven children by taming preliminary plan, NTC Disability Access Committee are all about, we still 4:30 pm on utilize these programs. Friday, October 15, would count my paddle strokes. I one of our chiefs, sold some trees fish for them. She is 'We realize that there are deficiencies Recommendations: Florence blessed with 26 Wylie resources for ceremonial purposes." 1999. from in the existing Hutt- ay -aht Proposal: After that date, material never got lost, l always made it to Deer Creek. Ile used the money grandchildren and 20 great grandchil- agreement that cause presented a list of seventeen recom- 1999 Salmon Season Reports Hutt- ay -aht Chief Councillor submitted & judgal to be appro- where 1 was going," said Mary. to pay for water line; this was dren. conflict between Mr First Nations and mendations that would make Robert life easier Each Nation provided a on CHS report Dennis said that his nation is in an She said that back then everyone was around the 1940's. Everyone was Because the is hard, says staff. We are working with for our disabled people. The prat:,ceanlbegsmmmNedplace- work Mary list Section 35 (Social :Ceremonial/ needs in real good happy because all they had to do was lawyer, Hugh Beaker, to almost barren state due to past peon shape. People started it is her last year to can fish. When enhance included: with respect fish. mtbut, ifstill relevant will be Most nations did not logging practices and DFO fisheries sing motors in the 60's and they got walk down to the beach where the asked if she has said that she chain pares of the agreement but we modification of our irrhded Ingle issue. before, administration get enough fah to meet the needs of follovring to tech water was must abide by management policies. His nation is destination faster but Mary pump to get fresh water." chuckled and said yes. provincial legislation." buildings to allow for easier access by their In an ideal world, submis- membership. Some were fortunate striving to insure their thinks people have became too Mary says that drinking water has me There is still much work to be done the and access to and Mary thanked for dropping by disabled elders enough to access fish sions would be through the exclusive management of aquatic typed, rather than dependent on them. always been a problem for fnoW ISta then went back restriction of use to preparing her fish. the of cell phones and surplus at Robertson Creek Fish Hatch- hand- written. pagers resources in specified sites within at meetings because of the ery. Others no at got fish all. Only two their traditional territories. He asked Submitted photographs danger they pose to people using nations fared reasonably well for and received the formal support should ( pacemakers and includes return address, electric wheel chairs The Chiefs were angry that other of the NTC by motion. a brief Enhanced training and awareness in description of subjects, fisheries continue while our Section 35 Shellfish Initiative, dealing with disabled people. needs go unmet. "We need to photocopies and faxes not appli- assert our BCA L (British Columbia Agriculture All recommendations were accepted cable. right to be first in line for these fisheries and by Lands) is offering Shellfish motion. George Watts moved that and everyone else is supposed to net in aquaculture tenure sites to eleven the NTC resolve with the assistance of line behind us!" said one delegate. NCN Nations in what they cell COVERAGE: The British Columbia Aboriginal Network Roy next NTC Alexander of the Fisherman's economic Ná=Shilth?Sá on opportunities. The tenure Disability Please note that although we Society to push for Survival Committee reported that the Always Remember: sites are to be held in reserve until the would funding that would allow each NCN sockeye certainly like to be able Annual General tan of the Fraser River is at its First Nation is prepared to develop Nation to make its buildings accessible to cover all stories and events, Ha- lowest since 1899. "It is a natural them as shell fish farms. Shilth -Sa is YOUR newspaper. to the disabled. its well as submitted Meeting Is N.T.C. Office disaster that has been confirmed by material, H.-smith-so h longs to every Nuu- NCN Healing continued on chah -ndth person including thosc who have Project: scientists, said Alexander. page l l we can only do to subject ion. pascal on and those who are not yet bran. Joe Tom Jr. has been hired as the Sufficient advance notice scheduled for: A community newspaper cannot eXist without unity involve Closure Reporter's of availability at If you have any Calendar Upcoming Meetings gnat pictures intent taken, stories or poems you written, or The Nuu -chah Tribal the time of the event -nulth artwork you have donc, please Ian us know so we can include it in ICumtka MEETING Editorial your n. pa- Council will be closed on DATE TIME PLACE space available in per November 25"', Advisory for Histories, Monday, I the paper October I, 1999 for Ala,, if you have any thoughts or concerns about Governance, and Constitu- making your newspaper better, 26'h 27th, the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Treaty Planning Oct, 12 -14 9a.m. Soteass Hall Editorial deadlines being Ice us know that too! & 1999 tions We will be re for (forming governments). Treaty Planning Oct. 19 9a.m. adhered to by contributors -open regular Tsaxana business hours on Tuesday. Treaty Update Oct. 20 -21 tb.c. Victoria This year is lia- Shilrh -Se's 25th contact Harry year of serving the Nuu- chah -nulth First Nations. October 12, 1999. Lucas Land Selection Oct. 20 -22 9a,m. Tsaxana We look rimier,' to your mntinucd Mahn Mahs Gym 724 -5807 or 724 input and support. Happy Thanhsg(vingl -5809 Treaty Planning Nov. 3 - 5 9 a.m. Tsaxana Ha-ShÌth-Sa Klee- !Klee,! David Wiwchar Port Alberni or lucas(a7cedar.albemi.net Editor /Manager 9:00 a.m. each day Page 4 - Ha- Shilth -So. October 7. 1999 Ina -SMIth Sa. October 7, 1999 - Page 5 Whaling Protesters Charged Central Region Chiefs Meet Long Beach Model Forest:

By David Il ouch. inside the crowded courtroom, but By Denise Ambrose Services Board. The sat has re- Central Region Happenings Southern Region Reporter outside the Tacoma courthouse they Central Region Reponer ined vacant since the passing of By Denise Amhrnse is to gain our perspective on wildlife said their only regret was they wish Hesquiaht elder, lean Charleson, in Central Region Reporter that has been inventoried in Clayoquot Seven anti- whaling protesters were they had done more to stop the hunt August. It was decided that Mae The Central Region Chiefs met in Pon Sound as well Tacoma Jw as species that are led into a U.S. courtroom in Protesters were noticably absent on Alberni on Taylor ofUcluelet would be appointed September 17 in order to Representatives of1.BMF and Central important to our people but have not last week, charged with negligent the day the Makah hunters beached to the position. Previously, Mae prepare for the upcoming IMA negotia- Region First Nations met in Ucluelet on been inventoried, motorized vessel. served alternate elder operation of their first gray whale in more than 70 tions with the u presentative. . provincial government. September 23. The group dealt with Two First Nations youth were years. The day before, Further, the Chiefs appointed hired to the Coast I The item lulu of business was an many issues around resource planning, conduct interviews with ten seized f Lucas of Hesquieh1 as Central Guard protest alternate The protesters, including Lisa boats. many of d JJ}rff^ issue brought to the table by Ministry elder youth, elders and protocols, Region elders, which are still locked in an impound s- representative. Distefano, wife of Sea Shepherd of Forests. Greg Bach, MoF, outlined The guar item of business wu the Beasley The Chiefs hopes to include exempt.' Society Paul Watson, were yard In Pon Angeles. the progress of the proposed tenure moved onto the business Traditional leader Ecological Knowledge the interviews for use in a report that is Alter pleading not -guilty, the seven T of preparing for their upcoming transfer TFL and charged after their repeated of to lira& Forest (TEK) Working Group meeting One to be sent to BC. She said Interim Measures Agreement that the protester were released without bail - Resources. Several steps have to be negotia- of the Science attempts to interupt the Makah I' Panel Recommendations information could he useful to the or any restrictions on further protest tions with BC. The current IMA has Alan Berner 0 The Seattle Times taken before the Minister can approve is that TEK be incorporated into Hall whale bunt. been Project. activities. Their trial resumes in the proposed transfer, one being extended to late October and time resource planning processes. The TEK Dan paresis was charged with the November, which according to The protest boat Bulletproof cuts off the Makah consultation with the is running out for negotiations. After affected First waking group is attempting to tackle task of developing the workplan for the The protesters, including Lisa lengthy discussions the Chiefs protesters is an attempt to keep them Nations Bach said that the Minister agreed the question of how? Distefano, wife of Sea Shepherd whaling canoe, left, and its yellow support boat HaHmlthee Project. He outlined his way from the next hunt, believed to has the responsibility on some items to take to the negati to ensure that the The TEK Working Group is attempting plan saying that youth interns will be Society leader Paul Watson, were begin once gray whales begin their a ing table. Talks with BC were sched- from nearby whale. tenure transfer will not infringe upon to develop methods and protocols for charged after their repeated attempts to hired to conduct interviews with southern migration past Neah Bay. Me aboriginal uled for September 21 -22. rights or title of the incorporating TEK into forest manage- Chiefs and elders about ecosystem 'tempt the Makah whale hunt. The Makah Whaling Bay for long periods of time like they did Government, the Makah can take five crew has been Central Region First Nations. He ment in Clayoqua Sound. A meeting Protesters ignored the U.S. Coast last year. whales per year. Only one gray whale management. The completed inter- practicing every night for the pan requested that the Negotiations Chiefs send a letter IMA Update to further develop the work will be held views ill then be compiled into Guard- enforced exclusion zone around few weeks, although no whaling "It was very expensive", said Lisa has been taken thus far; its mat, to the Minister indicating that aboriginal The Province and Central Region a[ Tin W é in Tofino on October 15. reports and used to the Makah Canoe as they tried to Distefano in an interview with the Seattle blubber and oil completely used by create multi -media permit has been requested yet rights and title will nabs infringed Chiefs were unable s, reach LBMF employee, Barb overturn with community agreement Beasley, learning tools such as maps and the small vessel the Protesters said they plan to continue Times. "We will be focussing more on members. The Makah are upon if the tenure transfer is success- during their latest round of negotia- provided se update on a research computer wakes from their boats issues this time." legally entitled to hunt four more programs Once approved, efforts to block the hunt again this international ful. The Chiefs tions. agreed to send the Central Region Co- Chair, project she has been working on called the work plan will be sent out to n whales this year The seven protesters pled not -guilty fall, but won't be anchoring in Neah Under the treaty of IBIS with the U.S. lithe) desire. letter. Nelson Kedah. said the parties ere still First Nations Perspective on Wildlife funding agencies. Work will begin. The next item of business was to deadlocked The next set of negotia- Inventory. The purpose of the project once funding is secured. appoint Central Region elder repre- bons is set for early October, Mother and Daughter complete Ha- Shi/th -Sa Reporter sentative to the Community and Human Esowista Water Correction their Walk for Choices By Denise Ambrose that a 'satisfactory' testing ten days sacrifices hairstyle Hydro arrives in Oclucje Central Region Reponer earlier does not necessarily mean that After four days of walking seventy - healthy and in good spirits. If she Ihe it f today. year-old Columba Frank strolled into was feeling any pain she wasn't By Leunee Amos material, delivery charges and labour In the Iau edition of Shilth-Sa it Williams said further that, "sans., day. us which are on par with tory results Port Alberni on a beautiful sunny showing it. for children's charity Northern Region Reporter play- reported that Ewistieo s latest may only mean borderline ground costs. The safety of the Columba, her daughter Dora and e Columba told wonderful stories; the young healtha reports for their domestic water satisfactory." Currently the water children is a high priority given the small group of walkers from Flaw- way elders do, as we strolled along The Nuchatlaht People living in that supply came back as 'very bad', tested for only a few contaminants 'qui -eh( Northern Region still has wildlife on such as fecal are walking from Tofino to the lake. She told me how I was Oclucje are finally going to receive a Since that time TIa- o-qul -aht Band coliform and magmase. the Surrey in order to raise funds to send related to her and her family. She regular service provided to most British doorstep. Bear and cougar are the Manager, Howard Tom, informed me More sophisticated testing would set some of their people to the Choices taught me the name of the fir cone Colombian, obvious animals to be aware of to keep that the weer reports for his commu- Identify a broader range of contami- seminar. Both Columba and Dom are She spoke of her love for her family, tbreMMrm safe. mks had been mixed up. Esowista nants that may be in the water, but, Nochmhl Chief and council are ' water i rays Williams, is very expensive. graduates of Choices. both the living and the ones that went The Nuchatlaht People living in had, fact, tested satisfactory striving to make Oclucje a healthy Councillor Ben said home. sometimes h words Id while Opitsaht water tested 'very bad'. Williams that Oclucje are finally going to community and are currently Council has Columba, her daughter Dora and drown in the roar of the passing helping TFN Councillor and Maintenance Man decided to purchase home receive a regular service pro- individuals reach their goals. filtration mall group of walkers from semidrailers and the lime elderly lady John Williams said that the water systems for each household in vided to most British Columbiana. The Ahousaht Canoe Quest experience on a Fsowista m a short -term solution. the are walking from would be blown aide from the windy supply is tested weekly basis and Tla..qui is ill very much a pert of the Council wake of the big tracks. Being the a commu- that is takes about Mn days for the continues to explore options Torino to Surrey in order to raise F v roily and its membership. In their own for the long -term. strong woman that she is, she just n !' The community has relied on genera. reports to come back. He confirmed funds to send some of their newsletter. loan Wells *role 9 page steps back onto the shoulder of the tors for their electricity supplies. This people to the report and two members submitted a one_ Of IFR he said, "This can be a Choices seminar. highway and continues walking. will soon change. Band Manager, ut ion page account of their experiences. Tenure Transfer peek at what treaties w ill look like and The Choices walkers were grated "There goes the hairstyle..." Caroline Michael has worked on the The seminar had such a profound The monthly .Va'l Blum Seas is a it's not such a scary Ming. In this by the songs and cheers of the Local Hairdresser Tanis puts the ^. project for more than three years and continued from page I. affect on Dom that she felt compelled 4 communication tool for its member- journey we ask that you walk with us, TseshehI upon arrival in Pon Alberni. shears to Louise Amos ' will be glad to see the community get to do whatever it takes to send more Ta Do ... Louise is in shock ship. side -by- side" Tseshaht member, Gail Gus, ex- BC Hydro services. The light really is people to Choices- She raised funds environmental groups along with MB IFR has prepared management plans pressed her admiration for what the both from the look of her new at the end of the tunnel and the hydro HaShWhSa Northern Region d the C t F' through bake sales and catering, IR g' Nations for its proposed unblocks. The walken are doing. Gail is also a Reporter Louise Amos, along with haircut, and from the feeling of project will be completed in mid joined to sign a Memorandum of company plans to harvest arcuate sometimes taking food from her own graduate of Choices. December 1999. goes The playground materials community member Vincent Smith, and cold air on bare scalp. If everything have Understanding earlier this year, pledg- cupboards. Being on a fixed income, mately 10,000 cubic meters of wood Zeballos Elementary School teacher according to their plans, an official arrived and Nuchatlahtwill ing support of Don could not continue to sacrifice for the children of Zeballos. IFR to begin forestry and operations should begin next year. Despite repeated hospital stays Terry Sutherland shaved their heads throwing ceremony is sched- provide the fencing her own grocery money. That's Louise raised more than 1200 material, operations in Clayoquol Sound. IFR must operate according to the for her had beck, Dora began recently as pan ofa Zeballos Volunteer uled at completion. when she decided to do the towards the cause. delivery charges and labour cosh Larry Baird Uclueles Chief Councillor, Forest Practices Code as well as the Fire Department fundraiser. The Aboriginal Head Stan, phase one fundraising walk. her grueling walk on Friday, Way to go Louise! which anon par with playground also described this day as an historic Scientific Panel Recommendations. The Fire Department is raising funding is approved. The start up date Choices is an expensive program, September 17. By Monday (photos submitted) costs. The safety of the young money fora Halloween Fireworks show Nis targeted for mid October to early costing almost 51000 per person. Dora had re- injured her back November. The initial intake will be 15 children is a high priority given Choices Leaders are committed to , and had to resort to using a children, age 3 - 5. This is a joint that the Northern Region still has M 'transforming lives...One heart at a walking stick and venture the Bank of Montreal sometimes with Ehatteseht First wildlife on the doorstep. Bear and time.' The seminar promises to even a wheel chair. But she Nation. Ehattesaht has the numbers cougar are the obvious animals to Taahaheh Branch provide people with the reels needed continues to per while Nuchatlaht has the facilities. 7585 Sprott Lake Road to create personal success and be aware of to keep the children The Had Start program is in phase BC happiness. Most determined to finish the walk. safe. Port Alberni, people that have two and should be operational by early attended Choices absolutely gush January 2000. This combined effon about its benefits. Both Tseshaht and TFN sang songs. will benefit both communities and our We're changing Despise reamed hospital stays for The people of Tseshaht fed their children will be prepared with a strong Nuchatlaht Elders, Alban Michael, her bad back, Dora gruel- guests, presented them with cases of began her language and component. Rose Michael and Paul Smith will be our Hours of Service fruit, and bottled cultural ing walk on Friday, September 17. water for their Florence John has been hired as the featured in the elder's profile section of By journey. Gail Gus gave Dora money Monday Dora had re. injured her supervisor a future printing of the Ha- Shilth -Sa. Mat she had collated and Jennifer Evans as the Effective October 12'.1999 back and had to resort to using a amongst her assistant. Florence has a strong These three special people are imps people; a contribution to to sere better walking and sometimes even a the Choices -you nick tant to the Nuchatlaht People, - fund. background in the Nuu- chah -nulth Nun our new wheel chair. But she continues to chah -ninth and various other First full service hours will be_ 1 culture and language. Both Florence persevere, determined to finish the Dora and her group took a day of and Jennifer will upgrade their skills to Nations Communities. walk. rest in Pon Alberni before continuing diploma certification stares while on Tuesday Friday lamed Columba her walk the next leg of their trip to Senor. - for pan of the job. They are to 10 Worm - I :DOpm and 2,00pm - S:OOpm along Spina, Lake, just outside of scheduled arrive at their (1 -r) -Sat Northern /IaShilth Region Reporter Louise Amos, Zeballos The playground materials have arrived 'Saturday Pon Alberni. She appeared strong, destination during the first few days community member Vincent Smith, and Zeballos Elementary School and Nuchatlaht will 1 of October. provide the fencing O:00am - 2:00pm teacher Terry Sutherland shaved their heads for charity. r110110mmuil'

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Page 6 - Ha- SMlth -Sa, October 7, 1999 Ha- Shilth -Su, October 7, 1999 - Page 7 Northern Region Meets in Kyuquot 25 Years Ago in Ha- Shilth -Sa By Education Loom- Amos them He then got to business at data Vol. I. No, 12 October 4, 1974 Northern Region Reporter hand and the group agreed to an F The Kyuquot community held a pot luck agenda. J dinner in their c talon! hall. Alter filling The day began with a Day one the heavy ceiling of delegates addressed meal. Dennis and Annie John provided Haahuupayuk School prepares fog that stubbornly hung about the such issues as Aquaculture, IMA- drumming, singing and dancing to - - whole morning. Air Nootka would not Forestry, Local Education Danny Watts new director Agreement honour l hawse, Tyee Hamlin Mike By until safe to teach B.C. Teachers to do so. Around 1:30 Eric, (LEA), WFP -Fins Nations Liaison Sauey. the pilot. took a plane load of Northern Worker, Natural Resources Salvo on Mandate The youth from Kyuquot and Ehattesaht Vince Moves By Clutesï s play "They were a Happy, Region Nuu -shah -nulth David Wiwchar tepee ntat<,n Working Group (NRM WG) update were proud to display their traditional Region Singing People". and answer questions safety to Kyuquot. and a Southern Reporter brief overview of the First ways for the Hereditary Chief. Kelly from conference delegates. As we gm closer to Kyuquot, the Nations Summit resolution support- John explained each songs history and in Twelve Haahuupayuk Elementary "It's quite an honour to be involved as weather change seemed be announc- ing the West to Bank Indians. The particular acknowledged Kyle Harry on School are to this is quite a prestigious conference," ing the arrival of autumn. Mother delegates students preparing nature one reminded of due his ability to sing the lead in some of the attend said Principal Pauli. "Wé it bewitching quite often dictates to process and the 5a Annual Provincial our coning and procedures in place as it songs. Ile stated how proud he was groups of Conference on Aboriginal Education, of educators from all over B.C., going in the Northern Region. The NR relates to the treaty making process. ,et him and said maybe one days not too far Ehattesaht Tyne Hswath 0h Mike where they will teach teachers including high -level people Including the meeting went forward as scheduled. Healthy from discussions on all the topics away, he will be able to sit' the audi- Savvy and (r) Max Haney Deputy Minister of Education." Northern Region were around the province the value of using Co-Chair, Archie Little addressed by present delegates ence and enjoy the young man's singing The strength and courage. traditional songs and dances in their annual conference attracts more chaired and Ron Frank assisted with and some members from the ands Ile reminded 11 from the sidelines. m After hour and a the people children teaching curriculum. than 400 educators, and is being held in information. NCN protocol was adhered ence. the are constantly d IAN+ quaver, Kelly brought forward all the watching the popular resort town of Whistler. to lack Little sang the Direction the adults and learn from us e' Nuu -shah -nulth was given to all the issues young ladies to men their Tyee Ha'wilth "Its good public relations for us," said song and Elder, Patsy and the how to behave. Ile concluded with Twelve Haahuupayuk Nicolaye opened respective upcoming meet- who they represent at various cultural Pauli. "It broadens the number of with prayer. Kyuquot ings will have thankfulness to our creator and got to Elementary School students are Chief- Elect, John a Northern Region gatherings Max Savvy spoke on his the business people who know about as and know Vincent welcomed everyone to the perspective and of segment. preparing to attend the 5. evoke identified son's behalf to thank the young ladies. about what we do here. As a school, it territory. The next issue was the Residential Ile encouraged Them to keep up the good Annual Provincial Conference. helps us holistically, and shows how School Healing Project. Discussion Aboriginal Education. w here they we integrate traditional Nuu- shah -ninth and direction was given to address the will teach teachers from around teachings in the school curriculum" Northern Region concerns at the 4 the province the value of using Costs for the Haahuupayuk delegation - upcoming NTC Regular Meeting xennewuaeanaameae®w.vsaeesatv".mecertoria

fi 9 . Page 10 - Ha- Shllth -Sa, October 7. 1999 Ha- Shilth -Sa, October 7, 1999 - Page 11 Norman Taylor Ehattesaht Community News Holistic Forest Youth Conference elected President of AFOABC N.T.C. Meeting By Louise Amos EFN is looking forward to the food By Nadine Spence selected four programs from this list By David Winches AFOABC, which allows them the continued from page 3. Northern Region Reporter fisheries and will send the invitations to For Ba- ShmhSa that they felt were imperative for Southern Region Reponer opportunity to network with their the membership m come home and LBMFS to be involved in: I. Youth lone With files from Dvearws racer Osborne reported that steering food The contemporaries The Thanes. First Nation (EFN) has participate. the fishery. The Holistic Form Youth Council 2. Community Forest 3. committees have been established in The hired Florence John as the supervisor chum were arriving in the Esperanas Conference was hosted in Tofino by Educational / Aboriginal Financial Officers Mentorahip program 4. Nuu .ehah -nulth Tribal Council arclay and Cmyoquot Sounds. She Association exists for the Aboriginal Head Stan Program. Inlet and enure to Park River. the Long Beach Model forest Society Communication. Participants then to provide united urged the Northern Region Executive Director Norman Taylor has Nations to She is currently doing house to house Agatha John, fisheries field worker (LBMFS) mganieatin to represent Financial tam on Saturday September 25, discussed how they envisioned these been elected President of the Aboriginal Roger Dunlop to establish their visits with the future students said she was washed off the rocks Officers, 1999. This one day workshop projects being carried out. The youth Financial Officers Association of provide for the advancement own steering committee. These children will be between the while taking mussels for PSP (com- invited youth to formulate ideas on Council would represent a variety of British Columbia (AFOABC). of education, and the sharing of n West Coast Vancouver Island ages of 3 - 5. The enrollments will be only known as red -tide) monitoring. programs end projects for the interest groups the youth listed all the The AFOABC was established four knowledge and information to assist Clam Management Board: ready fora mid - October start up. The rough weather and the DFO society. Thirteen Youth and six guest groups that they would be interested in years ago to represent the interests of our embers in assuring their commu- Roger Dunlop reported that a letter has Ehattesaht is working in conjunction contract ending in September 1999 is a speakers participated in the day's going involved with (a network of youth First Nations in all areas of FWncal nities sound financial management. f, been sent to DFO stating NTC *poor- with the Nuchatlahl. concern to Agatha. The DFO - Ab- Six Management, providing continuing tion to the sale ache licenses. DFO The EFN children will events speakers representing involvement) and came up with 38 AFOABC was established to represent travel to original Fisheries contracts the mussel educe different interest groups and perspec- ion, networking and communi- replied on September 10, saying that Oslo je where the facility is located. testing on bi- monthly basis and the organizations. Participants enthusiasti- the interest of First Nations in all areas tives cation t between First Nations and with final decision will be made on by The playground material has arrived samples are important for marine and spoke to the youth in the canny envisioned a community forest of financial management. It will various government departments. January and than they will come back to and the EFN staff are looking forward bivalve information to the Nuu -chah- morning. Speakers included Eric and discussed all the activities and facilitate provision services and Taylor, of us to let Schroff who is also the president of us know how their derision is to the joint effort between the two nulth and the public at large. from heck Forest resources, programs that could be part of that expertise as may be required by First the Aboriginal Financial Officers going and to allow for more NTC input. Nuu- chah -nulth communities. Agatha says there is a good working who spoke about the local forest forest. The youth also recognized the Nations. Association of Canada (AFOAC), said Omer Business There is talk of a health clinic for relationship between the DFO Fisheries rodeos) and liseek's innovative need for more educational programs and there are many benefits to belonging to The Aboriginal Financial Officers 1998./99 NTC Audit: Ehnis. Tentative Health and Welfare Officer, Guy Chaisson and Ehattesaht. approaches to forestry. Moy local &monstrance. related to sustain- such Association Nuuchah-nuhh Tribal Council organizations. of B.C. and Canada exists The 98/99 NTC Audit was reviewed by funding for material and equipment is Ile works in cooperation with the EFN Sutherland from the Ministry of able forestry within the schools at all to provide led organization Executive Director Norman Jay Norton and the table being discussed. principles traditional so accepted the of territory as far Forests discussed his role as First levels. It was emphasized that for "As Financial Offers, we have represent financial officers, provide for Taylor has been elected President Audit by motion. The EFN administration hopes the as making ante fishers in the Zeballos Nations liaison officer with the MoF. elementary school children it is impor- many of the Aboriginal Norton advsed the table that our building will begin this fiscal year. EIN River have been cleared and granted issues common with the advancement of education, and the Financial Thomas Martin of the TIa- o-qui -aht tant to foster awareness of the different Constitutional by -laws are very out has band members who will do the permission by the EFN to fish. This other First Nationsa organizations sharing of knowledge and information Officers Association of British -of- First Nations (TFN) imparted cultures and values in our region. A date and should be updated Ile actual building of the structure. Given, makes it a better working relationship and Tribal Councils, "said to assist our members in ensuring their (Au.. (AFOABC). knowledge of his work on the Central second capacity suggested that the NTC and member this at the discussion level, keep an eye at the local level. building mechanism communities Norman. "Finding out how other sound financial manage. Nations Region Board, the Chyme. Sound among youth could be a Mntorship also working with Capilano Commu- would benefit from strategic out as the development unfolds Furthermore, Agatha said there was a moot. Planning Financial Officers deal with management planning in order to Maggie Miller has moved from the slide at Churn Creek Committee, TFN council program where youth have the occur. nary College in offering courses and statists to Positions within associations and situations with Revenue Canada, the are provide foam Norton said that it helps treaty support worker to the Youth WFP for a slide report have not been LBMFS Traditional Ecological nity to get involved with various local towards an Aboriginal Financial DIAND, GST, and companies on a voluntary basis, and are nom to plan where we want to be in three to Worker. She has already organised responded to as of September] 7, 1999. Knowledge (TEK) working group. organizations (this could be fostered Management Certificate Program poli4cal. five years his a Dan and corporations helps as all." and that company would and arranged couple of successful There is a question regarding the Panto of the Ma-Mock Devel- through the proposed youth council). which could then lead to a Certified "Ifs about improvements, increased be pleased to assist us in this area teen dances at the Zeballos Community impacts of the recent blasting, road opment Corporation addressed the The last initiative the youth would like to General Accountant Degree. Delegates hope to find ways to earn Halt building and actual logging m the Chum non-timber forest products As Financial Officers, we have many efficiencies, and attaining savings alterna- see pursued is strong communications "As an association we want to make issues in common with other First through financial more in interest on our dollars. A Long weekends seem the time to be Creek fives to tonally. Sergio Panne from network. Some ideas were management," said a web site, a sure that First Nations organizations motion was passed that the NTC the best time for sporting events for As an Interesting note, the Nations organizations and Tribal Vamp we last boat the Friends of Clayoquot Sound multi -community newsletter (to foster "If can save ten cots on Councils," said Norman "Finding out have the capacity to take on the Accounting Deponent bring options the youth. She plans on EFN youth Ind of illegal immigrants were off explained what every dollar, those savings mean more important cn community awareness). More sympo- finances," said Norman. for sting our moneys in asafe and participation at the Nnaimo Youth loaded in [spina._ At the mouth of how other Financial Officers deal with "What we are you must answer before logging and merry for programs and services." urns, youth melanges with other situations with Revenue Canada, talking about here is billions and billions conserunve w ay to the next NTC Conference in October 1999. Espinosa near, Otter Island, Prior to should occur. international Model the ideas The 104 members of AFOABC come Budget Meeting in March. Maggie also coordinates trips for the 8:00 a.m., the illegal vessel Fees. All DIIAND, GST, and companies and of dollars our financial officers will was towed from be Ile also expressed the importance of and recommendations of the day will be its across B.C. to attend regular On a positive note, there was a youth to view the Nuu -chap -nulih meson Eliza The locals figured there corporatorII helps all" responsible for. The association is the community forest marired *from a repon te the Long .N,T.C.Financiaf Controller Sharon workshops on issues such as Y2K I 5650,000 surplus in the last budget that Nuupwkkw anum -Tip. Exhibit in the were between 180 :190 illegal aliens goo 1oig'+tny(t(golulion td P first Nation management. After Styan, options, human resource issues, ' w will he divided up and sent to the Royal British Columbia Museum on board. The efficiency the speakers, Beach Model Forest Board of Directors Financial management Advisor financial of the Coast self-management as we make communities. Juliet Craig of the Rainforest Inter- and passed on to the Lou Vannier, and Accounting Supervi- taxation, salary scale development and (RBCM) ol Victoria. Guard and Federal Fisheries boats, Central Region our way into the next millenium." sor Twist Adams are Human Resources Manager: This exhibit its particularly special in helicopters and planes seemed like naive Centre had the youth brain- Board and the Central Region Chiefs. I all members of computer training. The association is Due to the fact that the NTC staff is the sense of the Old Buffalo's family well organized mission by the govern- am about the values of a forest would like to take that opportunity to growing, the Chiefs decided to hire a teachings passed along to his nephew. ment t the EFN people. There was and the different interest groups that thank all who participated in the days UNN Notice Human Resources Manager for atom Tim Paul. comment on how surprised the would represent all these different events and look to seeing you forward A.D.S.S. Calendar position of one year. The HR Manager There is a special piece the RBCM transfer operation of the illegal tam,, values. This prepared participants for involved in the future. a Due to unfortunate circumstances that This was great would deal with personnel issues in commissioned Tim to do and at the grants to Government vessels went. It the afternoon when each youth was start! Participants: had led to United Native Nations Staff David White, Jesse Friday, October 1 Professional Day partnership with the executive director opening he ceremonies, commemo- was quick and fast. There was further assigned a specific losing their paid positions. We would interest group that Jones, Nick Thorp, Victoria Morgan, Monday, October 11 Thanksgiving - Schools closed and management staff He would rated it to his Uncle, Moses Smith also comment on how little media coverage like to inform you until further they were to make sure was rage. Carlos Mack, Luke Rends. Marisa Friday, October 22 Professional Day ensure that the NTC goals and objec- fondly known as the" Old Buffalo". there was of this latest boatload in the send that we will try to keep the United ice Participants brainstormed a Bennett, Crystal Sutherland, Danielle Wednesday, November 10 Tenn 1 ends tives ac being met and that mocha. Tim recalled the Chinahkinraht family EFN Traditional Territory. There are Native Nation office open on volun- list of projects that they felt would be Edwards, Joanna McGarvie, Robyn Thursday, November 11 Remembrance Day- Schools closed nisms are being put in place to en sure teachings of his uncle and for the EFN questions EFN has about the illegal teer basis. As many of you are aware, important to achieve the LBMF goal Scott, Nicole Spence and Glen David. Thursday, November 25 Ripon Cads Issued effective management of staff. youth to see and understand the true aliens. Sometimes n takes the govern- Karen Webster has an ongoing raffle of ...noble forestry. The Friday, December 3 Curriculum Implementation Day interpretation ores work will make ment Ill of tone to respond to youth which consists of Label sticks - School closed the youth strong, as Ehanesahl people. straight forward questions. donated by Vernon Ross, a wall plaque, Mark your calendar now: Friday, December 17 Last Day of classes Family. Mainstream media has followed the donated by Matthew Fred, and a Thud., January 4 School re -opens Tine family spirit and guidance be can story and the information on the "illegal Tuesday, beaded belt donated by Rick Roberts. "Indian Residential Schools: February 1 Term 2 ends N.T.C. seen in Tim's work and in the relation- migrant" is one of human slave labor. The tickets are 81.00 each or 3 for 12. Wednesday, February 2 I Day ship he had with the Old Buffalo Canada BC, China and the US seem to The Nuu-chaMnuBh We will continue on with this nine. Thursday, February 3 Turn There is also around day youth fund raising pan of that human smuggling ring in a Do not hesitate to call me at the United Experience" Book Friday, February 4 Tam around day Annual vent happening. There is a grand prize variety of ways. It seems there is every Native Nations Office at (250) 723- Thursday, February 17 Report cards issued of a 4 day wise in the Caribbean with assurance that the illegals have their These books have been 8131 or fax me at (250) 723 -8132. Friday, February 18 L.B.A. Day - Schools closed S 500.00 US spending monies and it "rights" adhered to here to British We hope we will receive tined Assembly re- ordered and are once again Monday, March 6 Professional Day includes return air ticket between Columbia. Too bad, the governments support within our community. Thank Monday, March 20 -24 Scheel closed for Spring Break November 25 - 27, 1999 Vancouver and Florida. are not as quick to remedy identified our you for your time available from Friday, April 7 Term 3 ends The second prize is 52" TV and to problems with their own First Nations Sincerely, at Mall Mohs Also available chah -nulth and Monday, And 20 Report cards issued find out the third prize contact the Peoples and fellow Canadians at large Nuu- Community Karen Webster Friday, April 21 Good Friday- Schools closed In Port Alberni, B.C. EFN Band Office at 1. 250 as Nor char,-nunh Tribal Council -761 -4155. expeditiously as the illegals arriving Monday, Human Services Program Office. April 24 Easter Monday - Schools closed on our homelands. Beyond Survival Video. Friday, April 28 District Professional Day U These videos have been Q Monday, May 22 Victoria Day - Schools closed reordered and are once again Them is Saturday, tune 10 ^g _ KUU -US CRISIS LINE ADSS Graduation Ceremonies available from our Nuu -chah- discount mice Tuesday, June 20 last day of classes Barristers & Solicitors 24 hrs/day - - 7 days a week V nulth Community and Human available to all Wednesday, June 21 1 day and beginning of Provincial Exams - Port Alberni, BamBeld, the Thursday, lune 29 Report West Coast, etc. Services Program Office. First Nation cards issues and end of Pros. Exams 23riér 1I --- a members 411 Hello m P.O. Box 71.60 041 Teen Line - - 723 -2040 all the parents and students! Welcome back to school, just a friendly minder that I am up here at ADSS Arne any questions Bs(. V9V - v¡T Out w cot nerez pleas Adult Line - 723 -4050 Books are $20.00 Sena our orders to: give area call at 723 -6251 or Email me ea alalam3ta d7abe.ea. I think we will Phon i PAeam-aa nn Community end Ilene Sew. Toll free number 1- 800 -588 -8717 for long distance callers. Videos are $100.00 be having another hay rte are already planning on feldnips, and inviting Anaw guerts into the classrooms. .. I wish oar. het 250 -224 -3232 PO mg190a ihmywa mesa* ' Personal injury including motor Fate 250-224-6642 Pnalaemi, .C.V3Y7N2 Chao, April Titian, Nome School Counsellor, A.D.S.S. Port Alberni 11 Tele accident injury claims i Ir-a----

Page 12 - Ha- Shilth -Sa, October 7, 1999 Ha- Shilth -ha, October 7, 1999 - Page 13 Kleco's Positive Discipline Kamloopa Elders Conference By Wendy Am.em power, for revenge, or because they A Helping Hand Goes A Long Way In My Heart. Infant Development Worker. are discouraged and feel inadequate. By Ina Searcher, ice packs, bringing them to the rest area and making Klecol Klecol To My Mother -in -law Marie Jessie Donahue. Children, like all of us, want to belong. For Ha- Shilth -Sn sure that they had At some point, we came to believe that When we give children attention when to I The conference At this time of the year and month it that were there to support our father discipline and punishment were syn. they demand it, they will quickly loam The elders conference held in speakers spoke on was very difficult for us financially. throughout his fears of going through onymous. However, Nis is far from to be annoying when we are elbow- Kamloopa during the week of August issues such as treaty and health Issues. My darling wonderful mother -In -law this process. Especially thanks to my the truth. In fact, "discipline" comes deep inedifiicultproject, for example, 2 -4 was attended by elders from all There was entertainment she came to my rescue on Sept 19, Uncle Oye Francis John for billing us a from the Latin word "disciples' or when we are on the phone. It is far over the Province and many parts of provided by 1999 Marie she was nice mouth to room, thanks to the Band Council "Disciple.. It means a follower of better to give children attention when the USA. Then were over 3000 the most pan by the eiders. Both Moth, s principle, or venerated leader. were obviously enjoyed as there was bring her granddaughter Samantha too.) A father is very special in every oils eared theyr least expectPe i[. When your child delegates that attended this conference. hugegeer crowds attending.sp0 g -One - and I all the way to Victoria. My which way and I love my dad the may Discipline means to teach, not to is iegquies and ce giving you lots There stem also delegates from eve punish. rings there was a locos ow and fatherfather Chester John Sr. was hospital- he is to 1 and to wish Unfortunately. we also home to of spot. this oan. time to Tseshaht, Opetchesaht, Ditidehs and

another - ized for f days in Victoria and his sister Beverly and her family and It was think that m order toto make our children her mention to will learn that Ahousaht. evening an old time dance behave waa held.Hera. t health wasn't all the best, but fortu-a- the best feeling ever, especially on her better, we had to first make her quiet and undemanding behaviorbis I was able to attend as the Aboriginal in all, it was very relaxing newlynately he pulled through it Marie at 33' Birthday, she was so happy to see them feel worse. When we speak to a positive, that she doesn't need to be nurses of British Columbia had their All

and listen conference.. The king and queen time I Ilse to say my bean me and her niece. Thanks to my sister our children to them in a demanding or unruly to get attention. mating at the conference. The nurses of the conference welcomed everyone. goes out to you on this day. I will Greta and mom for cooking us a respectful manner we model positive If you become involved in a power also decided to provide blood pressure Often they were at the entrance never forget what you do for us on delicious breakfast But on a personal &Sideline. struggle with your child, nobody wins. screening. Although we were only the spur of the moment. Thanks to foot note... Thanks Ma for helping us Just as we do, children learn from their We only get more frustrated, and so scheduled for blood pressure screening greeting people. The next conference Pam. Frank for understanding the walk through this, you're the best and mistakes. When a child gm outside does the child. It is far better to there were opportunities for answering will be hosted in MUSH (BREASTFEEDING): Campbell River. Hope to see more facts of life and letting her off of you and Rick show us a lot that you on a cold day without a jacket she will withdraw from power struggle and MAA questions on several health issues. learn quickly that it was a mistake to Nuu -chap -ninth elders there. 1 am work. It was a nice mm out though; both care no matter what. I love you be to discuss the matter later ohm EDUCATION FOR LIFE There was first aid coverage provided sure you will enjoy it, I know 1 did my dad's surgery went exactly the both and until than take care of your- without warmer clothes. When she everyone is calm. Again, if we do this by St. John's ambulance but the and I plan on attending the next may I thought it would go, good self and each other. doesn't eat, she is hungry. These are we e modeling that we are not attendants were glad to have the nurses By Liz Thomsen, CLIN conference. Many thanks to my uncle and aunts From Carol R. John -Maverademfer naturalrol consequences. Parents do not in a fight. there If resource need to intervene. for Ha- Shill -Sa Ina Scathe, First Nations Name Children know what If you child is angry at you and This wasa the firs elder's conference I to do when they are hungry Luton Nurse Q WCGH and rarely seeking revenge, try to remember that vended and I was quite impressed. Kleco, Kleco, NTC Health does, child forget What do your children know or believe Board she doesn't First of all I was amazed at the number to eat. If we about hrcatfrtding7 What knowledge Nu pit ha Drop In really hate you of people that attended. There were all Brian Mack extends his thanks to repak, and his parentsts had to foot the do you have? Did you know that Pod Alberni flierMsli P Center allow natural m though she ages there. The Kamloopa people did a the NTC CHS Health Board for getting bill. The $3500.00 replacement can has healthier makes babies smarter, consequences to may yell at you wonderful job of providing food for him a golf cart. This will be helpful to been paid by his mom and dad. Ile feels secure? anyfeeland more emotionally PrenOalwom okra run their count, in a very the large number of people there. get him to the store and to the Doe- his parents have done a lot for him and secure? If you were unaware, you are Chad Health Infmmalion our child will convincing way. They kept in mind that Mere area large Mrs. Ile would also like to say a big appreciates the support his parents have not alone, Most North Americans Blood florae screening team. However, Try and reflect number of diabetics in First Nation thank you to Bernard Charlean and to him. Brian Diabetes Screening given sends a big thanks sve east resist the know little about breastfeeding; until her feelings and people and provided the appropriate HIV Testing Penny Cowan for helping . him and to his parents temptation to add to4k, they become parents. Bre the show Nat meals. feels they had a big pan you suualy Trettimend Disease in him getting Brian mentioned he is HIV positive the "I told you so" comment. This information and especially the benefits understand that she s very angry. I was impressed with the care that the Testing the golf can. and the golf can helps him to gel comment turn of breastfeeding are rarely taught at will the natural conse- Anger is d naturalto emotion, and we are elder's received from their "chaper- rep Ten Screening The repairs and cost of trading and He takes life one day at a time any educational level. For example, quence into a negative. In fact, in all entitled to feel it ones". The elders that came from each Deter. Health Information la the initial golf can have been a and trust think positive all the time. how many people know that merited how she reamed to man mush. many cases our children would be The discouraged child who refuses to ation had someone who was there to financial burden to his parents, Rhoda Brian wants to thank you for listening breastfeeding offers significant long- She stated that as a young girl she better off if we kept closed mouths. try and tie her shoes can be very assist them with their needs They A[the Port Alberti Dfendship Center and Sam Mack Brian felt the NTC fell to him. Brian appreciates his parents tem advantages to children by: watched her aunties maa mush and We do not have to express an opinion bothersome to parents. Sometimes it made sure that their elders were Most Monday afternoons I -repro short on helping him with the cost of and loves them amt. Enhancing optimal brain development what she bebier, mu mush about our child does. seems that our children are too had her, comfortable by bringing them water, ,r Protecting babies Wail illness Nat can mural no her h 'Logical mmequ et are also effective". helpless. The child Who refuses to try IA_ faN1Ny@Orer103 cause learning and hearing problems personal communication, Nov. 19, nß ample of the elder's input in the in teaching our children, but they differ and do tasks needs our encourage- Treaty Planning Ensuring frequent Inneraction and 1997). She remembers at the age of mothers to breastfeed at the workplace For parentis and their young children NCN documents to reassure them of from natural consequences in that they ment. not our help. When we do too exposing babies to language, and encourage them to take time out CFWd minding provided the important role they have. require parental intervention. To be positive fifteen after watching my Auntie continued from page 8. Other much for a child, we are sending a from work to breastfeed. behavior and significant stimuli breastfeed and 1 am so much love in aides provided representatives stated their appreciation effective, logical consequences must be message that we don't believe in her Libraries have a good selection of acknowledged NCN delegates, MN Enabling better visual development her face, I knew that is I wanted Snxhspwvdcd of the elders and in particular were respectful, related and reasonable. For capabilities. We want to help our child cooks and spoke to several issues and eye focus leading to reading and to do!" information books on breastfeeding Videos and topics chosen by you appreciative df hearing the ample, if your 3 year old has just take on new challenges. NCN and storybooks for children that show Where? At the Fort Alberni friend. about the treaty planning table. He learning readiness We can make breastfeeding a normal language being spoken. crayoned on the wall, a parent has to It is not our job. life to punish then offered a prayer asking for Our attitudes are shaped early in life. pan life babies breastfeeding. For World slip Cerner Intervene. If you say to Nis child in a of by educating our children After 45 minutes, the table resumed the children. We are not in competition When? Thursday afternoons 1:30 - strength and guidance for the leader- So it is important to start breast feeding about mare mush starting within the Breastfeding Week, the local library in review of the Naga'. Agreement, calm voice, 'you need to clean the wall our with child, and we do not need to Pon Alberni is displaying some of epn ship. where education right from the beginning. home Talk to your children about how Lands Chapter 3. The process to deal you crayoned; I'll get you a sun. Nor do we need to make her Half dozen elders addressed the World Breasifeeding Week is nurse these books. Books to look for include with the clauses went along rag ", are being respectful (calm), suffer. October mammals their young then relate it as the you Both parents as well as Commonsense Breasfeeding, by K delegates and stressed the importance 1 -7. The theme Breoapding: Educa- to how human babies are mammals and previous days work. The Chair allowed and the consequence is reasonable and teachers need to let go of the concept for leadership to remember the treaty tion for Life challenges everyone to we also nurse our young. Reukauf, The Breast feeding Answer delegates a three minute coffee break related to the deed. You have not yelled that the child has to pay for her Book, by N Mohrbacher, and for began to be negotiated under the support breastfeeding by education Don't give a baby bottle with a doll, and back to task at hand. The table or urged your child to wash the entire misdeeds It is our responsibility, declaration of the Ha'wiih. For half an children, children, Happy Binh Day. concluded wall, and you have created a conse- students and the community shower gift, or as pan of a decoration in the review at 1270 and the however, to mach children. By being program hour they reminded the table of the about the profound benefits of breast - Rowers or on cards. Mothers, sisters, The Nuu -chah -nulth nursing document will be dealt with by a quence that is directly related to the respectful and demonstrating our faith sl historic uses of NCN Traditional feeding. and friends need to be openly supportive encourages communities to support resolution in the decision segment misdeed. You have not used put - in of their decision -making abilities, we and educate the importance Territories and the resources within Traditionally, ma mush was a norm to and talk about breastfeeding. Let your of the meeting. downs or made your child suffer. In are teaching them that we believe they the territory. They want to be part of the Nuu- cheh -nulth people. Women, children hear you say that breasts are for breastfeeding. Your community health After lunch, the delegates addressed the fact, you have modeled cooperation and are capable. When they know we have the treaty planning table and raised children and men all viewed the iin maa feeding babies. nurse can help you with any concerns motions and resolutions on the issues good feelings. faith in them, they will grow to have concerns about feeling excluded from or questions about breast-fading. Liz Nuu.Chah-Nunh Children misbehave to get attention, for as the best and only way to feed a Schools can integrate breastfeeding into faith in themselves. Thomsen, community health nurse, is the curent process.. Delegates cited continued on page 15 baby. A Nuuchah -north woman their health, sciences, social studies and Community h Human Services Counsellor described how shy she was when she home economic curriculum. A pre- a Certified Breasffeeding Figbliug NIV @INS who also can be of assistance. Please TSESHAHTT MARKET maa mush her first baby and did not school to grade 2 package with activities free to contact her at 724 -3232. Names of the months In Nuu -chah -nulth want to feed in public. The midwife and information about nursing babies is feel told her, "don't be shy, your tin man available from your community healed By the Port Alberni Breastfeeding January. m`aam`iigsu "Older sibling" person Detone Q are not mimeo.. they are to feed nurse. Have your Health Nurse talk to subcommittee, contact Thomsen, February Citimt "False spawning moon" your baby" and that "only women who the teachers or students about Abercrombie and by Liz March Caayagimt "Spawning moon" GAS BAR did not mate mush should be shy breast-fading. Have posters of CON ED because people would think what kind breastfeeding in the Health Room. Think April huyaagimt "Flying geese moon" - of woman is she" D. Lucas, personal of your own creative ways to promote FAMILY CARE HOMES WANTED May paawaacimt "Nesting moon" Open for groceries, full communication, Nov. 23, 1997) breastfeeding in your communities. The Nuu -chah -ninth Community and Human Services Program is looking for June gawasimt "Berry moon" service gas, Mas Mush was learned mostly through Colleges and Universities can have Nuuchah -nulth First Nations Family Care Homes for children in care. The observation. July Vaasacimt "Bee moon" Chester Chicken, hot snacks, tobacco Because it was natural for brochures and pamphlets around the home would be expected to: en to feed thew babies this way, campus. Have an area for moms to provide a physically and emotionally safe, nurturing family environment August sacupimt "Spring salmon moon" a pumping room. products and so much more. children grew up watching women breastfeed. Provide to encourage and support the child's relationship with the natural family September hinkuu ?asimt "Dog salmon moon" maa mush Very few women had Tina have a day -care facility on to work with the child's Social Worker and other care plan team members difficulties to ma mush when they had campus that will work with unique to October Ñiyaagimt "Cutting fish moon" to provide clear, reasonable and behavioral expectations child's their own babies. This way of learning breastfeeding moms. Have November needs yaxsìtimt "Sweeping moon" still exists today. A mother will talk to breastfeeding as pan of the curriculum Located onHglxuay4by for and to be willing to participate in training in family care. December her daughter to her daughter of the li.e, economics, biology, social work, The applicants will be requested to complete a Police Records Check and y`uk "üksu "Younger sibling moon" Rank ofMorWeaJ. lard gel before importance of man mush and to not be history, anthropology, law, and medi- provide references.. Submitted by Dave the Wist Cane Watts, di Saa ?ath wirrM shy feeding in public O. Lucas, cine). If you are interested contact Charlotte Rampanen at (250) 724- support moms to personal communication, Nov. 23, Communities can 3232. 1997). Another young woman com- nurse anytime and anywhere Support

1 , >: Page 14 - Ha- Shllth -Sa. October 7, 1999 Ha- Shllth -Sa, October 7, 1999 - Page 15 , !``.1\\ -e poet's nook 5' 2 __Art=_ G)n Cl%ernoriarn - HIGH ON LIFE -NATURAL HIGH IS- "Eileen Charleson" . Poetry By Maureen Attest Dated August 29 ", 1999! Thanksgiving Faille in Love, Laughing so hard your Face Hurts. Complete August 309 1999 A (lot Shower, A Special Glance, Taking a Drive with Someone is a Special, or Your Favorite song on the Radio! Everyone who came to pay their respects to you Is Remember in our hearts! This is true time Izv. Lying in Bed listening to the Rain, Walking in the Rain; Leaving us here, I'm able to see in my heart where you went. A Good Conversation, Running through the Sprinklers, Laughing Especially that you are Happy and at peace and very content. o Shari for no Reason, Having Someone tell you, you're Beautiful, & Everyday I wonder if you're watching over me. Now and then I see an eagle, Mom is that my Key Having True Friends! Cherishing each thought that you are guiding me still. I laving much gratitude for you and compassion for the ill Making New Friends, or spending time with old ones, Late Night Accepting people for who they are not by how they look walks with that Special Person, Having Sweet Dreams, Watch a Reality check that yes this lesson from you I took good movie cuddled up with Someone You Love, or Holding hands Letting you go I find I'm living what you have taught while taking a stroll! Expecting what I've dished out, making mends without a second Nought Birthday - Sept 18 9 To our uncle & Christopher Frank of Anus. who will Speaking with Dignity and Grace not being to straight forward Grandpa Ben Thomas Sr. - Sept 20 ^, be a big 15 on Oct. 16 ". I love you nephew Opening my heart to others, not expecting anything in reward Happy End is Happy 219 Birthday to our brother Dickie keep up the good work in Birthday on Oct 9 to Discovering that Love Unconditional and Stronger than ever. ui/sy.r school and enjoy Now I'm here in RLTC mom! I know your smiling down on me.. °yar f John - Sept 23 9 Yo our auntie & your birthday. Love Auntie Karen, Andrew our adorable baby girl Melody (lugging those You Love, Watching the Sunrise and the SuaSet. Happy 19th Birthday to len Watts on ()Miss Antoine Grandma Cathy Thomas Sept 25 ", from and your moils Mercediese Dakota. dahlias} Lots of A High is the Best High you can Have in Life! Oct 8th. Love always from your and Natural (Love you mom Jill let you go 171 set you free) Marilyn Rose Monica& Shaylynn. Happy Thanksgiving to all love from Mom & Daddy. Mom, Dad, David, Nate our friends and By Chariot Wing I'd like to congratulate Mr. & Mrs. tarty family in Delude, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, &the Russ Moth. Late Eileen's Sobriety Birthday Was October 7", She'd have been 14 years. Many Swan for a well job done for the youth Nrtindtt from Karen Tate and Andrew Mack. Another baby girl to Richard Thomas Thanks to Everyone who were therefor an Lisa Greg, Maureen, and Marj and ball Hockey Tournament -Sept 10 -Ir. Thank you to my wonderful parents and Birdie (her Happy Birthday to some very specie Dave nick name) Frank, Navigable Waters Protection Act Grandchildæn! people: Mellon kiln Aug 3 belated Happy daughter for Mrs. Karen Adams and Mr. Birthday also to our son Gibb! Happy Birth Irvin Frank Sr. of Anus. they had a the October 3-1 1999 day son miss you all. More Birthda baby bouncing talon Sept 01, 1999 . meetings and J Application Treaty Planning session ill have a written report at the wishes going out to Kevin John (Son o Congratulations Richard and Birdie and Gilbert John h.) Happy Birthday to Wend take care of yourselves and each continued from page 12. next planning session. John (Daughter of Len J. Belated Birth. other.. Love from your cousin always The Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council, on behalf of the Mowachaht/ The NCN delegates and reps offered M hen / day wish to Billy John (son of Rob 1 Carol John. Muchalaht First Nations hereby give notice that an application has been made discussed. It is suggested the delegates their thanks to the Happy Birthday Bill. Billy Boy, Billy Boy Girls are all over seems like it... but an- to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans under the Navigable Waters Protection keep a copy of the AIP Rolling Draft Muchalaht for their hospitality. Every- . Billy Boy where have you been m other Congratulations to Bobby Dick Act for approval of the plans and site of the work described herein. Under on hand for easy reference when one was satisfied with the way they are Charm. Billy you answer that Bill. Now and his honey bunch Pauline Charlie had Section 9 of the said Act the Mowachahil Muchalaht First Nation has depos- needed. The table discussed the Bated while up here in the Northern to my 3 sons, Just because we are fa the girl that their oldest daughter dreamt ited with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, at Vancouver B.C. and in the proposed amendments to the schedule Region. People said they will let their are dußnt mean we don't care. Maybe some of, she was born in Sept. 07, 1999. office of the District Registrar of the Land Title Office at Victoria, B.C., under for 2000 and accepted certain changes can people know how well they in time between now and the new year PI Congratulation From fried always, deposit number I:NOg702 a desmipdbn ofth&stteën(Fpñns of an eeriàé6Íí by resolution. The minutes and isolated treated here romans. one home for a visit We lave all 3 of Carol R.lohn Mattersdarfer and family. over the Gold River, to suspend a juvenile salmon trap unsurveyed crown motions of the August 30 -31, 1999 The delegates then broughta

boys & Happy l planning meeting were accepted by doh pa took and Val Den. Please take care we S Birthday to my Aunt Eunice. I land near the gunge station al Gold River, British Columbia, approximately closure to the Hen don't want anything to happen to any o hope you enjoy your special day! From km upstream from Minnie! Inlet motion Nuuchah- minis -abt Treaty you. Len, Gibb & Rob. To All Nuu -chah Breda& Richard@ family. Planning Meeting at the nuhh Here's hoping you all Happy Birthday to to the The NCN delegates and reps heda nice sum Birthday Gloria! my Godmother. And take notice that the project will be subject to review pursuant W ahmeesh Cultural Cottrell, mer and the best of the coming winter happy Have for on your special day! Your Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Written objections based on the offered their thank to the happy Birthday Jim! Happy birthday sis/auntie on Tsaxana. The nest planning (Kates (Morn John). Hello to All My fate goddaughter Mabel. effect of the work on navigation or the environment should be directed not Slow echo III/ Muchalaht for their Happy Birthday nephew /Cuz on Oct October ION. Love from the Ross session is scheduled for October ily in Kerr 'krh'.CT.. t'Iles7ef9 Happy Birthday to my wife Eunice I later than one month from the date of this notice to: Director General, Fisheries family O: )Nice hospitality. 17th. Love from the Ross family.. ter' in Port Congratulations to my cousin laney Tho- love you very much, you are the world and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard, Operational Programs, Navigable Waters 12 -14 al the Somass Hall mas, for the birth f her d Ole A hl t . H wonderful birthday. Protection Division, Suite 350 -555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B Alberni and then it is back to The Treaty Manager's followup Thomas ", To my other cousin Richard love your husband Bruce Mark. slit on 18- 19,1999. reports of July 26 - 30, August 30 -31 Tsaxana October Thomas& Madeline Frank to the birth of The purpose was. have fun, which was and Frances Tate of Nnuuht Lake. Than Happy Birthday io Cecelia Titian on Oct. The treaty has a heavy schedule, It and September 13.14 1999 were also your daughter: Birthday wishes Our sie done. was to play and have fun, not you bah from the bottom of my heart fo I. From Eunice, Bruce & family. of October, 1999. Oab3iatlotoRáoa13.55hColmbbotn4 "day accepted by motion. Willard Gallic so it is important that we all do our ter Sheila Tom, Sept 39, to my Best friend whether you won or not It was good your help, guidance, love, understanding Happy 30^ Birthday to Aaron Dean a on the July 30 - keep informed tutu out, nice to see a lot of the parent gave quick report respective parts to & "Buddy Daisy Andrea Rose Johnson" andespecially yourpatience. 1 love you both Watts on Oct 12 ^, Wendy All. Oct On behalf of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation, out to August I, 1999 Seattle NTC update during this accelerated Nuuchah- Happy 19 ^, Birthday the best to you, sure watch their children play, it mean very, very much. Love from your "baby" 4 ^, Teoni Fred Oct. 14 ^, Maria Jimmy a lot .0 hope you enjoyed your special day with to the kids, Looking forward to see Karen. XOXOX. Oct. 15 ^, Deice lames Watts on Oct. ROGER DUNLOP, nulth Treaty process. your family and friends ...thinking you all there for the future: Ball Hockey Oct 04, 1999 Happy Thaty -Sene- 9" and Happy Anniversary to Bill & Regional Biologist. Tournament... .about yon, Chao Always of lend and bud _From the Thomas La- thing Birthday to a friend A Wo Tom Titian Witch Paul for Oct. 12 ". Thinking of Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council STATUS CARD dies Marilyn Rose, Monica, Shay. 1 hope you had a terrific day, because in you all. Love Luny & family. MEMORIAL FOR Our Niece Natisha Happy Birthday Honey 'way on Oct 3" my eyes I sera Anne John "Happy I ° very friendly and out gain Birthday wishes to our sister Donna Love you always. From Lardy `Rufus-. person. Your personality haves wonder Samuel -Oct. 6 ", loon Uncle Ken Lithe RENEWAL happy Birthday lee JULIA SMITH en Oct. 8^ happy tut one. Kcep sm ding and many more candles Oct. 7 ^, and our dad Harold Little - Want a career In Registered Nursing? Birthday to G Iona "Glo" Ross on Oct. 10^ to blow out. From a friend always Carol R. Oct 9", Thinking of you on your spe. Nuu -chah -nulth members and to Jimmy Are you Interested In becoming a Registered Nurse? The Com- JOHN/JACK) "Jammer Rowan Oct John- Mattersdorfer. ial day and wishing you much happi- Victoria, (Ni 17", Happy oo living in Vancouver, Bethby Norman "Boogie' Oct 07,199911m m 7^, Birthday to nephew ness! Love lack Sr, Rorie & lack munity Ik Human Services office Is seeking names of those Watson Oct 13 ^. From Hummer, Anne, Ervin. Frank proud son for my darling little Interested In Nursing. If you are Interested, please contact and Campbell River. If you HIS CHUU -AH Crake) & Chops. baby sister, Greta John and a friend of mine, Jeanette Watts H 724 -3232 for more Information. have not yet renewed your March 25, 2000 Happy Birthday Auntie Bonnie Mack in Irvin Frank Sr. I hope that on this day my status card, 1 am planning Wameesh Cultural Centre Nanaimo on Oct 19 to Roberta Canute handsome nephew that you had a good one, Tsaxana - Gold River, BC on Oct 19"; Auntie Shirley Mack more. because trips for these areas some- you deserve it. We lose you al- Breakfast 8:00 -I0: 00 a.m. 229; Leonard Mack, a.k.a. Loaf, Nappy ways Ervin. wee and we always will. don't time this month (October). Ceremonies to begin right after Birthday on Oct 219 From Andrew and load that Taylors Flower Shop Love always from your auntie For appointments please the meal. Karen. Carol, uncle Don and cousins, Son. Nick, 3020 3rd Avenue The Immediate family le Happy Birthday to my s istenin-law Sheol Fred and Jessica Maoersdorfer. leave your name, First Na- Port Alberni, B.C. requested to keep close contact Mckay on Oct. 12 9 From Karen, Cedies Belated Congratulations to laney Thomas, 4 tion and your phone num- and Rode. proud daughter V9Y 2A5 and forward current phone for my uncle Wesley Tho- Erlxess - Happy %atom Edam ber: Victoria - Pam 381- numbers and addresses, Birthday to any cousin Charles mas Sr. and Ms. Lil Webster. Laney delis. Vera Personalized Weddings Plush Animals IJludduddo Julia 879- the memorial gets Tate on Oct. 14th, from your cousin reed a healthy baby girl on Sept. 02, 1999 4250, Vancouver - especially as Karen. Nustmtord Silk Trees Flowers dAhey closer. in Nanaimo she weighted 71bs son odd oz. o 6480 and Campbell River - Happy Loti ofgbywear Birthday to my Auntie Hazel on Be the best mom you can be cousin lams For more Information, contact: Happy Birthday to a very special Happy Birthday Mom Eunice Maggie - 830 -0677. Oct. 15th, from your niece Karen. and love her always. Love from your cousin Velum H (250) 332 - 5305 or lady Martha Fred for Oct.... Jack on Oct. dth. Love Jamie ( 723 A special birthday wish to my nephew Carol. John- Mattersdorfèr. Phone: -6201 Thank you, Rosie Little, Janice N (250) 332 - 5227 Love Larry & family. Jerk, Marcy Jack, Bruce Jr. & TO 1 -800- 287 -9961 Indian Registry Administrator. P7ii 7rr ///A^V - r.' Page 16 Ha- Shilth -Sa, October 7, 1999 Ha- Shill-Sa, October 7, 1999 - Page I I Announcements Career s To All Nuu- chah -nulth First Opportunities Nations Members, Band Managers, Attention CHR's, Health Clerks and Band Membership Clerks: Ahousaht Band Members If you have any events that happen in your life such as marriage, divorce, Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council TASHWIN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD. birth, death, name change and especially "transfers" MEDICAL COVERAGE NOT AUTOMATIC please notify the Ahousaht Band. Position: Office Administrator When you submit your documents Accounting Clerk Location: Pon Alberni, B.C. to the NUUChah-nulth Tribal Council ® Term Position Ending Aug 31/00 Tashwin Reference: Recently, many bills were received at office it is just 54r Resource Management Ltd. is receiving resumes an the NTC (Non-Insured Health as important to submit these for entry level Benefits documents to office assistant/receptionist. One position is available Section)(NIHB) from parents requesting payment under this plan. the Ahousaht Band. (Possible extension depends on renewal of project funding) commencing brawn If a child is not zoom.Is registered with Indian Affairs and the province there is no medi- My office hours are Tuesday mornings from 9:00 am. to 12:00. noon. cal Duties coverage. Therefore, FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF You can contact Robert Arlen at the Ahousaht Band Office. include: Receive, Duties: MEDICAL VISITS, X -RAYS, ETC. WILL FALL ON THE Phone (250) 670-9531 or fax review and code accounts payable invoicesi PARENTS! (250)670-9696. general receptionist duties Indian Affairs cannot and WILL NOT Enter invoice details into Acepac Plus program including: answering phone, checking mad; PAY any bills without full coverage. running Prepare manual, system and direct errands; filing, Remember, unless a child is REGISTERED with both Indian Affairs (Status deposit cheques AHOUSAHT TREATY ACCESS NUMBER: prat sing letters, memos, spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Card) and the provincial medical plan (MSP Card) two very Maintain financial record system important medical 1 -877- 246-8728 (1- 877 -AHOUSAT) Excel, factors Prepare monthly and annual accounts payable reports apply: TOLL FREE FOR AHOUSAHT ant and TREATY INFORMATION. Assist Nuu- chah -nulth Healing keeping scheduling a. The child is covered under the department with financial reporting parent medically, for only three This number can also be used for faxing or call 670-9566. requirements survey data nitre entry months; and Other related duties as requested h Once the child reaches I year of age then they are no longer Travel as requested Qualifications: practical covered under the NIHB program for: equipment; supplies; Important Notice To All People Preferred Qualifications: experience preferred but not required good organizational and multi -tasking skills drugs; dental; and optical. Proficient with Aecpae Plus, Microsoft Excel and Word the and to Normally, a child of DITIDAHT (NITINAHT) ability desire work and learn a variety of tasks reaching 19 years of age requires (her or his) own medical care Ancestry Excellent written end verbal communication skills admire to develop a career in the card. A child can maintain medical The Ditidahr, (Nitinaht) Nation is in the process of negotiating administrative or business fields coverage up to age 25 when in full -fume a Tray. Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle self motivated attendance at It is important that all persons of and a keen desire for advancement post secondary institution, that is approved by the provincial Ditidahr Ancestry identify themselves in Send resume to the attention of: medical order to participate and benefit from the Treaty. commission. If you Anyone Financial Controller, Nun-chah -ninth Tribal Council are interested in this position please submit your resume to our office at It takes 6 -8 weeks to obtain these coverage who is not already a Registered Member of Dindaht should cards! Start the process PO Box 1383, Pon Alberni, BC, V9Y 7M2 5000 Mission Road or mail to P.O. Box 1385, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2, immediately! Do not assume it is immediately contact Shelley Edgar, Ditidaht Membership Clerk done! Follow up with this until you have both /IRA at this Telephone: (250)724 -575/, Fax: (250) 723 -0463 Mention: Sandra Atkinson. cards! Questions to toll free number 1- 888 -745 be directed to the Band Membership Clerks. or the NTC -3366. Closing Date: Registry Also, %you needs new .S Friday October 22/99 - 4:30pm Office 724 -5757. ATUSCARDer Jared m.r.,.ywrmrdprnt? Closing data: October 31, 1999 call bona mile above Robert Circle, CD - fee number. ire will ranyllr.I'and JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- PROTECT MANAGER NTC N1118 Program Supervisor dilate to your au area ro twee seas carat 1 WEST 11NH1Ttl y1.N11 ) COASTTANNERCRABEXPLDRATORY JOINT m. Resumes will not be accepted beyond the October 11, 1999 closing date De- pending on the amount of resumes received there may be a soon -hat process with ATTENTION The West CamYSmteimbitire ATTENTION Association (WCSA) immnjmdon with Mums 5Om'gimmtw interviews being held during the month of November. IIFSQU1AIIT BAND To All Ehattesaht --i1 West Coast (including regional fishais organizations, hanororts, po,axwrs, the BC Minicoy of Membership Fishers and the HUU -AY-AHT BAND MEMBERSHIP The OeparmotofFishaies and Orems)are undertaking a suck disoibuden survey Ehanesaht Band lice would like you to phone or mail in your current Ito muss the viability of a c murawid tamer ash fishery. The survey fishily is waged to begin MEMBERS We are currently updating our address address and phone number in to keep miler you updated on any band business December I., 1999 and continue thmughtothemd of March 2000. We need your address. and phone number list for all band or meetings to be held. Thank you. Our address is: rims.. and processors from (Axle, Masse¢ and Port Hardy are collaborating in Joint NTC is looking for Catering Please call the Huu membership. Ehaliesahl Venture will -ay-aht Band Please forward to our Band Office nut esubtish the framework within which the stock dimhudon sunny ahi be con Office at office at 1- 877 -232 -1100 (toll free) P.O. Box 59 ducted and guidelines for Om dminimation and management tllOccplomory fishery. Services for the NTC Annual red . e r' a +pa s. WCSA inks Project Manager at he day -today 1-888- 644-4555 A reminder to update your Certificate Agadir' B.C..: nark, wadirem. °pemdam Mile.aak h dis tmion survey and implma ltheloin[ Venture Agamnem General Meeting. or of Indian Status Cards before the year VOP 2A0 Among the rsponsibilitiesaftis punkin ire Manager will he expoeteib: Huu Phone: (250)761 -4155 -ay -sent Treaty Off a 2000. Lisa Sabbas, Membership, will vo the single point ofcontvt for all Fan'12501761 -4156 panes cooperating in the stockdisuihution survey; (250)723-0100 be travelling. the various cities in the Provident necssaynmagwrcnçacwoning and alma PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF FOOD To All Ehattesaht Membership uanhcaaviarkctleloi eVmovv SAFE CERTIFICATES IS next month. Please contact her for Preps, and teaser needed omterly wrens on the Basin-. Plan and Budget for the Snick REQUIRED FOR THOSE SUBMITTING BIDS. Hello to you all. I am the further information and dates. Ehattesaht Secretary and the Ehattesaht Member- 'army; ship Clerk. Please get all your new babies registered. If you would Cmrdinmeand supervise[heanivhis oftheJoint venom including directing the Means rid Caterers will be expectedlo: like your ' pmæcsors in undertaking the ATTENTION ALL children registered, I will need your child's large Stock Survey; prepare and serve all meals mentioned above birth certificate, and you will rl MOWACHAHT/ Regularly consult withall signatories need to sign .consent fort that you are oftheJointVenrmeaid sovemai nagencies (DFOand BC - provide coffee, tea, unsweetened juice & water throughout each day MUCHALAHT FIRST NATION requesting your child to be regis- Pish)coecnv ng operational hotness and issues arising from the Joint Vetmuc, - provide a healthy snack at each coffee break, i.e. chimes and fruit for tered under your band number. I hope to be hearing from BAND MEMBERS you. Review all invoices forapPnval, pay all approved invoices and maintain rends Manor.. each day We are always updating our From with generally sneered acmkmting pnnoipls; mailing list and we are looking for your address! lino Lorraine John Caterers will also be expected to clean up after each meal. have moved or have m, not updated your address in the lent few years, we would like to Negodaewilaligovemmentagmcisa morose Mossy tom, oath°acdvitix Please note: hear from you! ofthe Joint Vmam; - NTC will pay the cost for the Tseshaht Monitor& Kitchen Rental. Please give the band atoll at (250) 283.2015 to leave your ..Manage the day to ray operations of m observes under the toms ofa mllabormive addressor. write b into ATTENTION pig Breakfast supplies for approximately 125 people on all 3 days. Box River, B.C., agreement with DFO; and 4d TOP IGO or Fax (250)283 -2335. Alterman: Tracy. Please pass - Lunch for all Tseshaht residing off as upon Supplies approximately 250 people on 3 days. this message on to other band members who may not get an Membership reserve; you must Otherdmis agreed with WCSA and Me signmotia ofMeldun Meanie. opportune, to read this. - Dinners for approximately 250 to 300 people on the first 2 data only. so vie can mail you information on Treaty. apply for Band Membership. If you are showing on the D LA. o addition to the management, administrative and organizational skills required. undertake the Weald list it does not above tasks roan efficient and cive manner, the candidate until. mailing ddresses of all our members for Medial, membership and mean that you are on TsenhaM's Registry Band et should have a proven ability. moms Please Undmake mukpk tasks and amour won. Any interested enterers are to please submit bids \Raw contact Roberta saver to realster your baby List, and you must apply for Band Membership. Newborns / an always Negotiate and facilitate multismkeholde processes, Amnion: Sherry Livingstone still need Large Binh Certifica es, a form here at the Band Office to Fciimte the development .' new and creative partnerships: By Fax: (250) 723 -0463 or MAILING HA- -SA be filled out. Deletions, transfers, deaths, marriages, change of name still must SHILTH orally and By Mail: P.O. Box 1383 or be recorded as an Ccmnmimleweltboth Mooning; TO NUU- event that has happened so that I may change the list CHAH -NULTH MEMBERS Band (blame standard word processing, dais management and spreadsheet Port Alberni, BC, VOY 7M2 accordingly. Tseshaht Membership software. Administrator and contact person is Lisa Listen end summais infonndm. Hand Deliver to: NTC Office located at 5001 Mission Road, Robinson Pon HaShillh -Sa is at 1- 888-724 -1225 toll free number or fax 250 -724 -4385. the Me looking for addresses of Nuu- chah -nulih members who are Inddiuonto above, Mamgerwould idea, also haveadmae sd cndaeandilgofo Alberni, BC NOT receiving the paper. experirmz in: HaShl(thSo is free for all Nuu- chah -nulth mem- bership. If you ATTENTION Precautkn approach fordmclopmental fisheries; THE FOR ALL CATERING BIDS IS NO LATER THAN 4:30 want to receive Ha-Shark-So please send mane (including your To all Tla- o- qui -aht First DEADLINE Fisheries adcommwitybasd natural remote middle name or initials) to Annie Watts at Toquaht Bard Membership mopestimc imam P.M., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29,1999. Nations Membership fish (preferably crab) processing, mrelMing and sales; I am requesting Toquaht Band Fishing and/or waking with fisimm n; I embership contact me with current IlaShillh Sa and issuesa'oerg and ktrwls We need to update address and telephone numbers. This Comnlcemmunma community untenability; Employment Outreach P.O. Box 1383 our Elecoonicdma processMg inauaing keypunching and Na-ShIUh-Sa is necessary to keep everyone updated protocols, data were= etched.; In -Sa at the PORT ALBERNI I. , mailing list. Government processes meld ing and tact itikal FRIENDSHIP CENTER Port Alberni, B.C. on any band business, meetings being bumuamic structures within Federal, Provincial, .42e Fite Natione and burl governments. ' SERVICES WE OFFER: 1 V9Y 7M2 Please forward your most hest and to receive a monthly newslet- will best mite mH state woo is wen Individual Employment and Education Counselling ter with a medical theme Trounce motivated, organized, lies good pmpleskills ed I Fen Nane: Initial: recent to Last Name: address our rods ide direction. M position will likely be hoot out offs WCSA Offices in Ireluelet or Help in developing an effective resume and covering letter I Mailing Address: Also, please come into register your Administration wary Itisenbipadihrethepcsidmwill befulldmeuail April 30,2000.Etlnaion Provide information regarding employment, training funding, and general El address @ newborn babies as soon as possible. I City: beyond that MII beomlingent on Me tesul6 of Mc l'la- o- qui -aht will require your child's large birth distribution survey. inquiries Postal First Nations Please apply by way of resume and lead Code:_ certificate showing both parents name covering indicating your salary expectations by October Teaching effective job search techniques P.O. Box 18 14 ^. Trevor Wiaba I First Nation: and a signed consent form requesting Box 77. lob and Training board with current information your child Unu-d40C,VOR3A0. Fan(250)720'nitu smaindlislmd_ I (You must enter your First Nation to Torino, B.C. be registered in the Toquaht Photocopy and fax service ['New be nut list) Bend. N(applicontr are thanked for theirìwarea. Only Alta sel ae4Joranlnterviewinillhe contacted 1 VOR Telephone for local job search 2Z0 WC.S9nan nqualaPpanuniryemplyer. WCSA isanaive'mvnadve not- for -profit society Please contact Band Membership with 723 `Change of address Admen. temberehipmmorino!no traditional Nuo' Call -8281 and ask for Jeff, Employment Counsellor topa Attention' Hazel Curley Clerk: Pat North, Monday to Friday 9 dNmulthamttIt'Through smionspmgmneWCSA J to 4:30. actively wanks towards sustainable fishedcs management and sustainable communities. Employers wishing to post lob Vacancies are invited to call or visit Port Alberni Friendship Center.

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Ha- Shllth -Sa, October 7, 1999 - Page 19 Tseshaht National Aboriginal Day Community Access needs New Image for Y2K CI.ASSIFII:1) OTTAWA, ONTARIO -Three talented diversity of cultural expression within SEND ADDRESS G \ BOARDROOMS First Nations !leafing Together Program (CAP) Site Aboriginal artists each of the three will share with all of Aboriginal groups," CHANGES TO "Al" LICENSE A.A. Rally Canada a new powerful image for the said Minister Ralph G0odale ,Federal FOR SALT. FOR REUT National Day Interlocutor Mens and Annie Watts, Aboriginal Poster. for Non -Status At the Tseshaht October 9, 10, 1999 is AdmmishaB V e The Tseshaht CAP site looking for volunteers for teaching Tseshaht members The Department Indians. "1 wish all of Indian Affairs of the contributing Ha- Shilth -Sa Office Manager CFV29665 36.75FT Buildings, Port Alberni. For more DaVioci Hall, 195 Bay St. Victoria computer basics in the following areas: artists well." and Northern Development (WAND) P.O. Box 1383 information call Me Taahakt First Tickets are $20.00 Word Processing: Word 97 & Word Perfect invites all new, emerging and The recognition of National Aboriginal - Port Alberni, B.C. If anyone would like to Nations ornes at(250)724 -1225. Registration begins Internet: Neocene. MCS Internet Explorer, E -mail, Surfing professional artists of Aboriginal Day is also pan of Canada's participa- VOY 7M2 - purchase this "Al" salmon Oct 9 at 9 am. Accounting: vestry to submit original artwork tion in the United Nations' International Phone: (250) 724 -5757 Excel license, please mail or fax Saturday night speaker is Louise W. that reflects one Decade FOR SALE Hardware: Scanning, cam, Digital cameras of three themes: of the World's Indigenous Fax: (250) 723-0463 - Web your written offer to: sale or to order: flanovilkySudsy Spiritual Speta- Celebrating First Nations, Celebrating People. The Government of Canada For mink rings, brace- Names are deleted from the Ernie P. (Shmwap). Inuit, or Celebrating Méte. A celebrates Aboriginal cultures in many lets, pendants, brooches, earrings & Tseshaht CAP site is also looking for interested band members to sign up for cash Ha- Shilth -Sa mailing list only Nall -rhek -nubh Ecanomk Dinner bolo ties. Tim Taylor, 1034 Female is on 5anoday, October 9. 1999 these basics courses. prize of $5,000 will be awarded to the ways including today, August 9Interna- computer when papers are returned as Development Corporation at 5:30 p.m. meetings will start winner to each category. All onal Day of the World's Indigenous Place, Pon Alberni, B.C., VOY 7L7 entries undeliverable. P.O. Box 1384, Phone:723 -8170. October 9 at 9 am. Dace com- " A time to teach, share, learn for the must be received by December 10, People. The main objective of the Port next millennium." E -mail: hash iltha sked,an Alberni. B.G m on October 9 at 9 per. 1999. The winning designs will he decade, which rims from 1995 to 2004, FOR SALE hda,manonrrywrnl'. Noe Midle I nasal. VOY 7.M2 Contacts Alice Large used in a trio of posters and is to strengthen international co- Native dnigredjewellery on gold or si4 are dumb Address, Prowl Cade, First Nation If you are interested in either teaching or learning computer basics, please call sited nationally operation for (250)479-0434, Muriel le Lague (250) for National Aborigi- the solution of problems Sepba,enumáx. er, rings earrings, bracelets, pendants at the 479 Bonnie Tseshaht Treaty Office @ 250-724-4229. nal Day 2000. faced by Indigenous people in areas by Gideon Smith. Phone 923 -3550. -1899 and Marie LaFomme is It gives me great pleasure to launch such as human rights, health, culture, FOR SALE arraogiogthe billeting (2501383-7138. this poster contest today," said Robert and education 1999 Native designed jewellery; silver, cop TOURISM MEETING Nash, Minister of Indian Affairs and Recognizing National Aboriginal Day Ha- Shilth Sa per, gold engraving, stone setting. Con- "Everyone Welcome" Northern Development "I believe supports Gathering Strength- - Press Schedule tact Gordon Dick by phone 723 -8611 FOR SALE very positive way to convey the Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan. Deadline or Cell 954 -9404 Authentic genuine basketweaving Central Region Nuu- significance of June 21 is through an which has set direction for a new Issue Printing chah -nulth grass, 3 comer grass, colored swamp (Ahoueaht,. Iaht, Tla -o -qui -alit, artistic interpretation by Aboriginal course among governments, Aboriginal Oct 15 - Oct21 1982 Mazda RX7, Excellent condition, Toquaht, Ucluelet) N1111- CHAH -NULTH NATIVE grass & swamp grass. Call Linda people themselves. National Aboriginal groups and organizations and the private Oct29 - Nov4 lady driven, low km's, 2 extra new Nuu -chah -nulth LANGUAGE Edgar 745.3885. Central Region Day is a chance for all Canadians every sector bored on the principles mutual tires included. $3,500 o.b.o. Call at (250) of Nov 12 - Nov 18 Tramrzibing in phonetics - for meetings, year to reflect on the many significant respect and recognition, responsibility (250) 954 -9404 after 6 p.m. and on r rte Tourism Planning Meeting Nov26 - Dec 2 research project, personal use. Hourly auw When: contributions Canada's Aboriginal and sharing. For more infomation weekends. ó 1t.7206518 October 16, 1999 (Saturday) Dec 10 - Dec 16 rates. Phone Harry Lucas at 7245807. __1 Where: Ucluelet Band people have made -and continue to about the National Aboriginal Day 2000 d $.La Community Hall For more information on deadline Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4'.00 p.m. make - to our society as a whole." Poster Competition, please phone: 1- / printing D&M Autoclean FOR SALE w- mr.r5aa PRESENT THIS (Lunch Provided) "These posters will show Canadians the 800 -1367 -1684. dates, and advertising Carvings for sale. If you are interested Who: For those rates, call David Wiwchar, Ha- 'We'll do your dirty work' COUPON SAVE who are currently involved in the tourism in native carvings such as: owommwm Shillh-,Fa Editor / Manager, at Automobile cleaning coffee table industry, or for those interested in or amseemme tourism, would like input, and renewal tops, clocks, plaques, 6" Ricans, canoes, Hereditary Chiefs, elected Ray Seitcher to Receive (250)724 -5757 510. OFF WITH MIN. $160. leadership, members of each na- leave message for Charlie Mickey at URS - TRUCKS - RV'S - BOATS OR US. OFF WITH MIN. ßra tion... Missing since (Fall Fair weekend) See 7429 Pacific Rim 724- 8609áedo Box 40, Zebal los, B.C. 721 Highway L more J For information, we invite you to contact our office, or the community Sept. I I around Glenwood Centre I.D. VOP 2A0 Medal of Distinction -,- Mono 220 -221 L a- - ..,... liaisons within your credit cards.- Please hall community - By Revery Touchie colleges was very impressed with his in-44847Y Ahousaht Campbell would really like to have my I.D. back. -Sands work and wanted him to see them. It is T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE Westcoast Transition -Martin Mobile Home For Sale Hesquuht Galbraith In June, I received a package from very exciting because our Nuu -chah- BOAT FOR SALE Moving and Hauling, Reasonable House Tla -o- qui -alit Agnes Brown A 1993 Princeton, Mobile home, 14 B. X Emergency - Nechi and they were requesting netth should be very grateful and proud MV Ropo no license. 40' - fiberglass. 70 ft. 1200 square Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Toquaht - Justine Haley nominations for people that we have feet total space. 2 in the addic- someone we can depend Ea -franc yolk. Fully equipped. Freezer B.C. 724- Shelter Ucluelet -Deb Mundy Bedroom, kitchen, dining room, living Pat Alberni, Plane: (250) tions/healing field. It would tie in with system only 2 years old. Harold Little For room, 12'X I8' addition family, bedroom 3975 Abused Women andtheirChildrm Ideas for Discussion ' their 25. Anniversary . 1 had very Ile went over and above his little duties but (250)670-2311. on cal124 hours 726 -2020 rr office, Built -in vacuum, dishwasher, 2 Inclusion of First Nations In tourism industry problem thinking of someone right that is because he is sincere about Ceiling fans, 2 skylights, Sundeck, storage Tourism in the region away because he was in the Central helping his own people. I am going to FOR SALE FOR SALE shed. Heat pump with AC. Beach lake LANGUAGE CLASSES Effects of tourism in region Region and because he is Kuus. Ray Edmonton with one of our elders, that is 40' Ex- troller. Call Robert Sr. (250) 724- Access. I hour to Ucluelet I hour 20 Working together in tourism as always available in an emergency where he will receive the medal at the 4799 at Hupacasaht Hall minutes to Torino. $19000 month pad Ocean Brave, 41.5 foot troller Organize for tourism development and kept in touch with his clients. banquet on November 20, 1999. Language lnsouctor- 4 Horse Mercury Outboard Motor. Real rent. Taxes: $575.00 Asking: $72,000. by 12.5 foot wide. For more First Nations values relating to tourism Ile travelled extensively to get to the If you have my questions please call me Tat Tatoosh Ma -Monk Central Region tourism good condition. Used only in fresh wa- 00 (Negotiable) By appointment only. information call Nelson Keitlah development strategy communities he served Ray is in at the Ucluelet Band Office at (250) Monday and Thursday Nights ter. Asking Call Tom NO AGENTS! Phone: 724.5290, 462- Sponsored by demand and I've heard that one of 726 -7272. $400.00. @200- Jr.(250) 723 -3694 7 pm to 9 pm Ma -Monk Development Corporation 243 10325 Lakeshore Rd. Parenting Skills for Parents & Tots FOR INFORMATION Call BOAT FOR SALE Fridays from 3 -4 pm Ma -Moak Development Corporation at HESQUIAT TREATY MN Ocean Ra44ff length shrimp troller. (250) 724 EVERYONE IS WELCOME -5344 Attention Hesquiat Lots of equipment included. For more in- FOR SALE All Band Membership This is a complete formation phone 1. 250.758 -5564 For Sale cm 'deco We are always upgrading our mailing list and Hesquiei Larry Gillnet patching web, brand new. Treaty is looking for your Tenor& Cabbed Linguist address. Maxwell, Nanaimo, BC boat, but I would like to sell pans of it. labs., Pump I" with electric Clutch Edward ATTENTION: If you have recently moved or have not updated your address in the last FIRST NATIONS few years, we It would be SI100 00 for the boat It (Brand new). Power Pack Honda Bhp would appreciate hearing from you Please pass this information Sale ALLAHOUSAHT Classic Motorcycle For does not leak. With 4 beds. to other Heequiat Band members so we bunk The motot can mail information on Treaty. 1 look WELLNESS 1978 Yamaha 650 Special diesel engine mile \OOTK,\ART MEMBERS forward to hearing from you soon. $800.00. The radar 16 Brown GMC Truck; needs some work, Professionally maintained, mint cond., range $700.00 is working. The sounder new engine installed Jan/97, low mile- 4`-.: 1' t k t:er.a ssaw This is just a reminder to you all, if DROP -IN HESQUTAT TREATY OFFICE runs excellent low miles. Must sell. .$95000 (video) for 5300.00. Gurdies for Decca phone. n8reeelels cEarrings you have any RRti3, Site 300, C -32 age. Radar, Motorola Cell new events happening 5950.00 firm. 723 -4454 oPendana 05ines $250.00. Hydraulic pump for $375.00. Anne' Laptop computer (hardly used). such as: birth, death, marriage, Pon Alberni, B.C., V9Y 7L7 w_ Canoe Building Hydraulic steering for $250 00. Auto- Will consider best offers. Call (250)132- divorce especially "transfers" please Every Monday Phone (250) 723.0075 Fax (250) 723 -0071 p14 matic pilot for $150.00. Aluminum poles 718A9 For Hesquiat Membership call Free Will build canoe, or teach how to build 5275 entity the Ahousaht Office. Ipm 4 pm Toll 1- 888 -723 -0075 - canoe for anyone interested. From Beach for $350 00. Anchor winch with rope, When you submit these documents to Canoe to 40 footer. anchors, and chain for $300.00. Antenna the NTC office, please do not forget Port Alberni Friendship Centre Call Harry Lucas 724 -5807 for $40.00. Gillnet drum for 5300.00 (it to submit a copy to the Ahousaht TRADITIONAL DUGOUT CANOES 35554. Avenue Ehattesaht Membership is for cash). If interested please call Ymrm. office for membership purpose.,. am Heavy AuOCCASSIoNs For Treaty I seeking employment as e Duty Stanley M. Sam Sr. (250)670 -2318, leave III" Ratification purposes, we need to update our membership list. CALL: Blood Equipment operator with several yews of message with my daughter (250) 720- Yours Pressure Screening Would the parents of children who are going to turn 16 years age IrfternA 888858 Truly, of at this experience. Please phone David Andrew r mini Diabetes Screening lime and the 2253 or Hutch at (250) 723 -5015. Roben Allen, Ahousaht Membership in next year or so, please submit their names to the Ehattesaht (xgl}aU /AIDS at (250) 923 -3207. Clerk HIV Screening Band Office infamies possible. We need a fOEf IIfltM,LC running list of membership in TalcT (SW rsale s Sexually Transmitted Dis- n, Ahousaht Council order to contact the membership for ratification purposes That need to be done 85 Dugout for sale uses Screening Volunteers for Huupukwanum - Tupaat Exhibit General Delivery for treaty. It is imperative that we keep this list current and up Iodate. to allow Pap Testing Are you interested in strengthening your public relations skills? Do you enjoy Ahousaht BC each member that is 16 years of age and older to have their vote. Also, if there Holistic Health Information SOMASS TREE VOR I sharing your knowledge ofNuu chah -nulth Well is your chance IAO has been a change of addresses we also need to know the current address of culture? here Ben cDavi.d For more Attention: information please call Penny .00mel Robert Aden each member, to keep you informed of the latest news on the Treaty Process. to share your skills and discover more about our culture. lam looking for Nuu - SERVICES LTD. Cowan @ 724 -1281 or Delavina , Coast 0VoMtore ,Axx Phone: (250) 670 -9531 or Fax (250) Phone 1- 888 -761 -4155 and Margaret the Topping, falling, bimming,clean -up. Lawrence ask for Miller, or leave the information chah -null volunteers for Huupukwanum- Tupaat exhibit attire Royal 670 @ 723 -5281 -9696 with our membership clerk, Loraine John. Cull, in are ..w Phone (250)723 -9471 Klecol British Columbia Museum Victoria. Ifyou interned please call: grain ( rar ... 1 Thomas Interpreter Co-ordinator at (250)387 -1229. 4as1 Beaufort Street, Plea, B.C. Reasonable Rates. Dave Georg

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. ¡° ' N.E.D.C. BUSINESS .. NEWS NEDC Officially Opens New Building By Denise Ambrose George Watts spoke of the many were invited to tour the new building Central Region Reporter accomplishments and new businesses and were offered refreshments. made possible through the NEDC. The new building is supported with NEDC staff's long- awaited dream The Bank of Montreal and the beautifully adzed cedar poles. Ten of having their own office building Tseshaht Market/Gas Bar, neighbors offices flank the huge reception finally became a reality on Septem- of the new building, are examples. desk with a boardroom in the back. ber 22nd. Loans Review Chair, Watts described the NEDC as `a The high vaulted ceiling has sky- George Watts, cut the ribbon on a Nuu -chah -nulth institution that will lights that provide plenty of natural beautiful sunny afternoon, officially help us to become prosperous like light. opening the new NEDC office once before and it will help us in self NEDC staff is more than pleased building. government.' with the move to the new building. Several people and businesses that They once occupied only five is ,ar "It a place for all fourteen played a part in making the NEDC offices in the Tribal Council building Nuu-chah -nulth Nations to come building a reality were acknowledged and now have room to grow. Con- to when they want to apply for and gifts were presented. After the gratulations NEDC staff! business loans so that we can speeches and ribbon cutting people continue to work toward our goal ofself- sufficiency, "said Darleen Watts. i Darleen Watts said that the building Tseshaht Chief Councillor, was made a reality through a joint and Chair of NEDC Loan .venture between Tseshaht and the Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council. Review Board, George Tseshaht hired Nuu-chah -nulth Watts cuts the cedar -bark companies Les Sam Construction and ribbon, officially opening Braker Electric to do the work. It is the new N.E.D.C. Building. owned by the Tseshaht First Nation and is leased by the NEDC. "It is a place for all fourteen Nuu - chah -nulth Nations to come to when they want to apply for business loans so that we can continue to work N.E.D.C. toward our goal of self-sufficiency," said Darleen. Tseshaht singers welcome people to the opening. RELOCATION NEDC PROGRAMS & SERVICES 1. Aboriginal N.E.D.0 Business Canada (ABC): focus areas are tourism, technology, youth, Office Hours: and innovation for business loans MON - FRI: 8 am to 12 pm

2. General Business I pm to 4:30 Loan Fund: open to all l st Nations living within the Nuu -chah- pm nulth SAT. SUN. & Territories this fund provides loans to all sectors and sizes of business HOLIDAYS: 3. CLOSED Western Economic Diversification (WD): small to mid -sized business 4. loans Forest Industry Business Program: forestry related business loans 5. Persons With a The new NEDC building Disability Program: small business loans for persons with a disabil- ity is located at: 6. First Citizen's Fund: business loans including a 40% forgivable loan 7563 Pacific Rim Highway 7. Youth component Programs: small business loans for youth - described as anyone (next door to Tseshaht ages of between the 19 & 29 inclusive - training, mentoring and business counselling Market) 8. NTC: offers Nuu -chah -nulth borrowers a forgivable loan component 9. Fisheries Fund: fisheries related business loans . 10. Feasibility Studies You can contact us at: and Business Planning: funds may be available to assist with large projects Phone: (250) 724.3131 11. Training: limited funding available to assist the business training Fax: (250) 724.9967 clients needs of NEDC Mailing Address: 12. FirstHost: a customer service training program for all front line 13. service givers Community Economic Development: community planning, workshops, tion and capacity facilita- N.E.D.C. building . PO Box 1384 All loans and programs are subject to eligibility criteria. For more specific Port tion about a informa- Alberni, BC business loan or support program, please contact the NEDC main at 250.724.3131 office V9Y 7M2 i Nuu -chah -nulth Economic Development Corporation

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