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I I II I I I I II IÌ I I 3 3286 54264659 7 oar Na- Shilth -Sa Canada's Oldest First Nation's Newspaper - Serving Nuu -chah- nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product Vol. 31 - No. 6 - March 25, 2004 haa"sitsa "Interesting News" Sales :\_rcclent - No. 40047776 Hesquiaht - - remembers devastating tsunami 4t' t, By Denise August, Central Region Reporter ` . Hot Springs Cove - Forty years ago this - week, on March 27th, 1964, the largest

ever -recorded North American ..- M '.. - =w tg` earthquake rocked Prince William Sound , -. in Alaska. i .. Measuring 8.5 on the Richter scale, the I G quake generated a tsunami (often i referred to as tidal waves) that would r reach the coasts of British Columbia, . it! . 1 ; + r ofta Western United States, Hawaii and --Ir Japan. Hesquiaht's Mike Tom reminisces about the 1964 tsunami as he The earthquake occurred at 5:36 p.m. stands outside houses on Alaskan Standard Time. The tremors the current Hesquiaht village, with the former village site in the distance behind him. caused the seafloor in Prince William high ground. out. They had just finished building an Sound to lift and created submarine Residents of Hot Springs Cove were It has been forty years since that addition to the house for the washing landslides. The waves fanned out from settling in for the night as their frightening night and many of those that machine and that snapped right off. Alaska, making their way across the generator, which supplied electricity to were young adults in 1964 are still there That must have been the big bang we Pacific Ocean in the darkness of Good the entire community was shut off at in the relocated village, which overlooks heard. Friday night. 11:00 p.m. as was the usual practice. the abandoned village site. Residents With no power for lights people still living in the small community Of the eighteen homes on the Without warning systems in scrambled to high ground by the light of happily shared their memories of that shores of Hot Springs Cove, only place, coastal were the full moon as rising water lifted night. For most, memories are communities vague two were not destroyed. taken houses off their foundations. Some were and details are sometimes lost but all by surprise as the `tide' Amazingly, despite lack of rose past flood levels. Many did forced to swim with their babies on the remember the fear and panic as each warning and given the not know what was going on, bitterly cold March night. helped one another reach safety. Here Of the eighteen homes on the shores of are their stories: magnitude of destruction, no only that the water was coming Hot Springs Cove, only two were not Sue Charleson: I remember that day so lives were lost in Hot Springs up fast and they needed to get to destroyed. Amazingly, despite lack of well. It was March 27th, Good Friday, Cove that night. high ground. warning and given the magnitude of 1 my twin brother's birthday. I was , destruction, no lives were lost in Hot ironing clothes getting ready for Easter Jessie (Sue's daughter) was only seven Without warning systems in place, Springs Cove that night. Sunday Mass. The generator went off, it months old and by the time I got her coastal communities were taken by The community was eventually usually went off around 11:00 p.m. and wrapped and ready to leave the water surprise as the `tide' rose past flood relocated to north higher ground on the it was probably about 3 minutes to was so high we ended up having to levels. Many did not know what was side of the cove. To this day, survivors eleven when we heard a big bang. Mike swim. Me, Mrs. Tom and Jessie stood going on, only that the water was take seriously any tsunami warning and (Tom Sr.) looked out the window and coming up fast and they needed to get to they move to higher ground and wait it saw a boat drifting past our house. continued on page 3

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Ha- Shilth -Sts newspaper is Hesquiaht remembers tsunami 77%,,i.8.1' published by the Nuu- chah-nulth LETTERS and KLECO'S putt had drifted away. The tide continued from page 1 n Tribal Council for distribution to eta- ShitahSn will include letters received from its readers. All letters MUST be suddenly went real low so he went to up on the clothesline stump in back of look for the nak the members of the fourteen :You. signed by the writer and have the writer's name, address & phone number on it. boats. Ile found one near the house. the present -day village site. -When! J lr Nations as well Names can he withheld by request. d02WuSoue submissions will not be accented IIY. _ elbah -ninth First Mike Tom (Junior in 1964): `I was We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity. got back my house was drifting away," as other interested groups and about 20 or 21 years old We had tiny grammar and good taste. We will definitely.' publish letters dealing with tribal he said. Nobody got hurt and that was tdrl,_mg9yw í?rtkß7 Information original house, maybe 4Nj9 individuals. & 24' by 24' and it had I pod. V or personal disputes or issues that are critical of Nuu- ehab -nullh Individual, or - (. work contained twins newspaper is bedroom. Me, Sue and Jessie lived there grasps. He said "Ahousaht called and told us < copyright and not be with my mother and father. We were to go there so the next moming we Ikpl:i {q,(}t''t{. 1r;;14, , ' .. All opinions expressed In letters to the editor are purely those of the took , just getting ready to go to bed when we the women and children there. The reproduced without written writer and will not necessarily coincide with the views or policies of the Now heard noises under the house, like cans . --. next day there were six seven media permission from: crab -null* Tribal Cornea or its member First Nations. clanging together. Dad looked out and from all over flying n Nutt -chah -nulth Tribal Council over and taking said 'boo, there's water coming up the pictures" P.O. Box 1383, stairs'. We looked for somewhere higher Port Alberni, B.C. for mom, Sue and Jessie Lucky it was V9V 7M2. full moon, real bright and the ladies Weaving a family affair ! "I remember Telephone: (250) 724-5757 went up on Mom's clothesline stump , that day so J preparing them for weaving through the while me and Dad went to look fm his r*4.nn} r- Fast (250) 723 -0463 Hy David Wwchar well," said fall and winter. Web page: uuu uuchahnultharg Sue só« 114111. Southern Region Reporter Carpenter also makes callings and hair c The stump was high but it was just Charleson. Charles Ford, as a yound pilot for BC Airlines in 1964, show berets with canoe and whale patterns for high enough, another two to four inches how "Mike (Tom high the waters reached in a village at 2003 Subscription rates: For Charlotte Carpenter, r irate basket the annual canoe journey. and the water would have gone right the head of Amal Inlet in Sr.) looked Kyuquot Sound where some the houses $30.011 per year in Canada& $35. weaving is a family affair, one she the designs 1 use belong to k over top. When the water went back of had been tossed around -All out the /year U.S.A. and $40. /year foreign married into. different Elders who've given me own again we all walked to Steve like toys by the infamous tsunami, f. window and wife Vince McKay, Charlotte Charleson Sr.'s (the countries . Payable to the Nus -chah- The of permission or have handed their designs northern -most saw a boa Tribal Council. Learned weaving from her husband's down to me 'she said showing a house). nulth drifting past Zeballos -based Pilot remembers mother and aunt, famed Toquaht variety of Tseshaht T -o-qui -abt and The Tom's house was near the center of .. our house. Manager / Editor, weavers Mary and Emma McKay. Toquaht designs on various pieces she the old village. Mike says everyone tidal wave and its aftermath Southern Region Reporter Originally from Bella Bella, Charlotte made this winter. from the center of the village south big been weaving for more than 30 For more information on where to view fA scrambled for Louie Salt. Sr.'s house; next few days David Matcher but because his home Regina Amos: Regina Amos, 22 at the By Denise Ambrose . selling her baskets, shells, or purchase some of Charlotte 5r h o the southem -most home and everyone (250)724 -5757 Central had flooded he didn't keep a logbook and r jejewellery throughout Vancouver Carpenter's intricate 8R north of center ran the Charleson time, says she was playing cards with Region Reponer Fax:(250) 723.0463 beautifully In at the time. Ile remembers maybe her then- husband, Joe Tom R. when the Island . weavings, you can call her at (250) 723- house. The remains of the Charleson wiwxhae5nu chahnalth.org Charlotte Carpenter displays a day later flying over Zeballos and 0287. house still stand today. tsunami hit. Their little house was Charles Ford was 24 year -old float few of her intricate weavings Tahsis and seeing located below the present -day plane pilot based an incredible sight. "I take my weavings to a few Mike said the water rose and receded a village in Zeballos in March Administration Assistant on the "At 'Bowen Narrows, near the old galleries on the west coast, and total of four times that night and reached Northeast edge of the cove. "We 1964. Ile says he was at home with his Esperanza Hospital and Cee Pee Cm, Annie Watts had an Airedale dog that kept barking wife and baby taking a bath. "The sometimes to Nanaimo, and they just under the Charleson house but the (250)724 -5757 I the water must have rushed through house was high enough that the water and trying to come in and Joseph had to house was all the water's edge built on Fax: (250)723 -0463 sell out so fast I've never made it them with such force that it brought all did not get inside. keep getting up to take him back out stilts so when you pulled the bath tub hashilth(itymuchuhnulth.org past there to other galleries in the ground fish to the surface; there One house, Matthew Lucas Sr.'s, During one of the trips to rake the dog plug the water would drain out like mere thousands of dead fish all Victoria, Vancouver, or Seattle," drifted all the way to Ivan Clarke's back out Joe noticed the tide had come crazy, but not this time," recalls Ford. through therm," he said. Ford says the Central Region Reporter said Carpenter. (Government Dock). Three women, up very high causing his father's fishing He said his wife was outside talking to boat, the Miss Marina to drift. 'The swim bladders in the fish would have Denise August Cecilia Tom, Janet Webster and an elder the landlords, Hank and Vu Benjamin. water was getting expanded as they were pulled to the 12501725 -2120- Fax: (250) 725 -2110 "I take my weavings to a few galleries known as Na'Na were locked inside, close to the top of the The couple lived nearby and Hank surface, killing them. "Small boats NrwlAvosoa, ran /whom /rkorg on the west enact. and sometimes to unable to open windows or doors. early perch," Amos recalls. happened to have knowledge about Her late Aunt Alice Paul get 'so had to slow down the get through the N , they sell t so f t've Charleson rescued them from a canoe geology and heard about the earthquake thousands and thousands of dead fish, Northern Region Reporter never made it past there to other before the house burst into flames. It panicked'; she was looking after in Alaska. "We knew something might y, preschooler, Angela Galligos. "Aunty it wouldn't have been good for their Brian Tate galleries in Victoria Vancouver, or may not be a coincidence that Mamie happen," says Ford, "so we all went to . Alice woke Ang up and when the water propellersi- 1250) 283-2012 - Fax (250)203 -7339 carte," said Carpenter. "There's not ó Lucas, widow c of Matthew Lucas Sr. the 'tedium's house where we could went down we all went for the boat" hbtote(dwunchohnutth.arg many weavers around anymore, and built her home on one of the highest hills hear news." While there Ford says they k She says the water went extremely low, Tsowen Narrows, near the there's a big demand for Nuuchah -nulth in Hot Springs Cove. heard a great roar and when they `At she said. right to the drop -off old Esperanto Hospital and Cee Audio 1 Video Technician musing." There were about 18 houses and Louie looked out they were horrified by what At the time, Amos says she had no Mike Watts Having taught weaving classes at the TIkb and Steve's house were the only ones they saw. "Water just roaring down the Pee Cee, the water must have Port Alberni Friendship idea what was going on, all they had on (250) 720-5757 Centre and in okay. One drifted s away and the rest main street of Zeballos with logs and rushed through there with such classes in Ueluelet, woven their minds was the safety of others. Charlotte has were lined off of their posts, becoming all kinds of other debris coming right at the Fax: (2501723 -0463 giggles when force that it brought all large baskets as large as shopping bags, Elders are the foundation of twisted, unstable wrecks" She she recalls the story mwarts(cP,rnisechahrtultkorg ground fish to the surface; there and has covered large California of two elders, who will remain Betty Lucas: A young girl living at .The Hedigen's house was also on Abalone shells in her intricate weavings, unnamed, drinking behind one of the were thousands of dead fish all NTC Staff Language program Christie Residential School at the time, stilts but started filling with water and but she mostly focuses on smaller houses of the time, "They were having through there," said Ford. Betty had no idea what her family at the Fords and Hedigans were DEADLINE: A workplace language curriculum is Nelson Keillah, who is joined by Jerry a good old time.- remembers Amos, baskets and abalone coverings because home was going I know is though. -All desperately looking for somewhere safe Please that the deadline for "the smaller ones move faster with the being developed by core Jack, Caroline Little, Stanley Sam, Bob "They didn't have a care in the world Ford was eventually hired to take a we were weaken up and told to pray for to go as the water reached and weren't worried at ankle depth. vbmissrtns for our nest issue is April tourists". of Elders representing the various Thomas, and Lawrence Paul. all Hesquiahts. I all!" federal government oceanographer for asked why but they When receded people scrambled The language committee will produce "I saw my parents house was going it for ,2004. After that date, material Charlene and Vince spend the summer dialects of the Nuuchah -nulth told us to jag pray so we did. The next w of the area maybe three or four and we were busy helping the Zeballos Iron Mine, which was, submitted & judged appropriate, canal gathering bark and grasses, cleaning language. Chairing the NTC Staff workplace phases that can be used in day we found out all the hosed were to rescue as days after the tsunami. That wan when located ten miles up the valley. Ford IK euarauteed placental hut. if still them and drying them for weeks before Language Committee is everyday use by staff, from answering gene " many people as we could," says Amos. aerial photographs were taken of Hot credits the manager of the mine, Pete relevant, will be included in the the phone in NCN to sigoage in NCN She estimates there ended up being Springs Cove and other stricken areas Joe Tom Stiles, for doing a great job organizing Wowing issue. '7\ for all departments. The committee's more than 20 people aboard the tiny between Zeballos and Alberni Inlet. Sr., 91 and preparing for the arrival fleeing n an ideal world, submissions would be work will culminate In an interactive fishing boat. Ford remembers the days following said he She says the house community members. "He ordered up Piled, rather than hand -written. f CD that staff can use to learn at their they lived in was the tsunami as very busy and he was was a with clean bedding and arranged for hot Articles can he sent by e-mail to own pace. The NTC Language supported heavy timbers and, very tired. telephone meals for everyone and we were all 656511/0 a' wuuchahnulth.org program is supported by a grant from perhaps for that reason, didn't lift off its Ford retired from flying planes in NCN Employment and lineman posts or drift away despite the water well taken care of," Ford remembered. Windows PC). the Training 1980 and settled in Cobble Hill where at the Submitted pictures must a Board. reaching right to the top of the porch. Ford says he flew over the tsunami include he grows asparagus. time and brief description of witness .) and a The next morning, she said, the air was stricken coast several times over the was at return address. Pictures with no realm Há=Shilth='Sa NTC thick with the foul smell of low tide as nor address will remain on fide. Allow 22 - 4 she and other family members shoveled Ha -Shilth -Sa belongs Offices with three a mud weeks for return. Photocopied or faxed to every Nuu- chah -nulth person including 1 thick layer of from their house. photographs alas be accepted. those who have passed on, and those who are not yet born. will be of his 1 Sometime during the morning, people Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council A community newspaper cannot exist without community kids. Ile from Ahousaht arrived to take people to said he shelter at Ahousaht. "I think we stayed COVERAGE: involvement; If you have any great pictures you've taken, stories or closed Toll Free Number Ahhough we would like to he able to as looking out at his Mat and noticed them for three or four days and there poems you've written, or artwork you have done, please let us know on Good Friday, it was listing to one side. Upon cover alli stories and assents we will only closer were donations of all kinds coming in so we can include it in your newspaper. do to subixt m: April 9th and Easter inspection he noosed a can and pull. for foal. clothing and furniture". This year is Ha- Shilth -Se's 30th year of serving the Nuu- chah -nulth 1- 877 -677 -1131 - Sufficient advance notice addressed First Nations. Monday, April 12th. Nuu- ehah -nulth leadership have now established a toll lice specifically m Ilu-.tihilrh-So. We look forward to your continued input and support. Upcoming Meetings number to assist membership with any -Rp ...-II-r_-at dun time We will re -open at 8 f Kleco! Klein! David Wiwchar, Manager Meeting Date Place Start time the event Editor/ Orr"-, questions they may have regarding am, Tuesday, April NTC Meeting March 29 -30 TioWis 9 am (.4;110 -FI I space ailable in the paper treaty related business. `meaty Planning April 6-7 Tin Wis 9 am Maoist deadlines being adhered to us nvom1011 Jcii C1tw a 13th. b: comribulors. -' = Page 4 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 - Page 5 Fisheries - cä -cá -auk Tin Wis celebrates ten years Dancing away the legacy August. says everyone is invited to a daylong { By Devise Mowachaht/Muchalaht Central Region Reporter celebration Tla- o- qul -aht style on of Residential Saturday, May lot at the Tin W. Schools Tolima - Tla -o- qui -aht and Tin Wis Conference Centre. By David Whonhar Centre before the cleansing ceremony. As part of the celebration, Tin Wis gain Shellfish Tenures Resort Management are gearing up for a Southern Region Reponer "I couldn't say 'I love you' because I resort major celebration: the tenth anniversary will share stories of the success of didn't know- how," aid Nuu- chah -nulth for of oysters: Bodega which production of the lied Nations owned and the ream. in three installments in the Ha- Healing Project Support By Brian Tate operated Malaehan -A unique event to fight the Worker Ray is inside Tahsis Inlet and the other al Ous resort. Sb lthSa. Northern Region Reporter Tin Wis President, Howard how legacy residential Stitch. "I didn't know intimacy for Point which is two- thirds of the way out of schools was held in this Ditidaht any, many yeas after II left residential to Mama community last week, and banana - During the past five years school," he aid The Bodega site have two men and women danced together in a will More than 40 residential plans have been drafted and re -drafted NV' show of respect and unity. school techniques used to grow oysters, one survivors by the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First n'tk: As students in residential and their supporters then went method is the use of the beach and the ' schools, boys sit,S1 to the Nation for a shellfish farm to be owned and girls were kept beach in front of Malaehan to other is a rafting method where the separated. Brothers, and operated by themselves. perform a special ceremony. - , vistas, and cousins grew up not oysters will hang from. A dozen men Recently, with the help of Roberta knowing each other, and wearing cedar bough (lisa Point site will be a rafting site and h.eá N when their Stevenson and Roger Dunlop, five Ilia ` tAa `FJr Z1±, headdresses and bracelets danced around is Driftwood, logs, and the odd table block the path to an school days were over, men and women going to be right around the point picnic two dozen yeas of Won will have not been Before Tin Wis Resort was built, the site was home to the didn't know how to women while other men sang from an Atlantic Fish farm site. outhouse at the Nitinat Lake Campground treat each other wasted. As of April 2004 the Christie Indian Residential School. properly. and drummed. After people had a chance "With the funding just now coming to express their Mowachaht/Muchalaht Firm Nation "When we went to the residential thoughts and feelings through, I am very to see this gel pleased Ditidaht digs out after 50 -year flood about gender relationships and will be in the beginning stages of their school the boys stayed on one negative off the ground no to speak," said Jamie Best Western Tin Wis Resort, side of the shellfish business In the upcoming years. "The lake floods two to four patients learned ill residential schools, lames the Fisheries Manager for By David WJwchar school and the girls on the other. We weeks the hiring of three individuals times every year, but nothing like that," the women and men joined in a dance in Mowachaht/Muchalaht "There were Southern Region Reporter Achieving Lifelong Economic Dream didn't loam love and respect for women, be he the rain. Both men and women spoke on will taking place; one for managers said. whether they were our sisters, cousins, some anxious moments when I didn't hmeslots in training and the other two for on site The Ditidaht First Nation manages the Submitted by Tin Wis Resort the gymnasium and indoor their issues of distrust and disrespect, Malaehan - Ditidaht workers are or " said Ditidaht Elder Ernie think this would go ahead, but 1 am glad President, hockey and basketball tournaments, and vowed to make a new start in their tenders. frantically preparing for this years BC Forest Service campground at Howard Tom Chester. "We need to learn respect for this is now a reality," Jamie said. similarly, the Board There are two sites successfully. chosen Lake, a popular carried out relations The group then retreated from windsurfing season, cleaning hundreds Nitinat spot for each other now," he said as people windsurlees, and back road tourists Taking and approving the use of the facilities for the rain and returned to the community of logs from deep within the Nitinat Control Ownership gathered at the Ditidaht Community Initially, educational purposes such as hosting of centre for celebratory feast. Lake Campground. alike. But re ain en nce costs far outstrip the facilities now known as Guujaaw to speak at NTC Meeting the Best workshops and [mining courses. In early December, Lake resentosn. making it difficult for Western Tin Wis Resort Nitinat water Unfortunately, in , Ditidaht to clear the occupied lands as an Indian Residential working hard to : President of the Council of Haida Island in the mid 1980s. levels rose more than 30 feet, pushing properly TM- /4, campground School. achieve the memberships' priorities, the Nations Gìind jin Haawasti Guujaaw, He has been involved in developing the logs and debris into the popular after the flood. Board recognized that the first three . will be speaking al an upcoming NTC policies and strategies of the Council of campground. burying picnic tables "At $8 a night, this is the cheapest The Tla -o- qui -áht First Nations and priority uses generate provincial so recognized the lands the did not the meeting at Ten Wis Rasan in Tofino. the Haifa Nation,. and has served as the outhouses under tons of wood. campground in B.C., that school necessary revenue to offset operating asking the government to raise occupied as lands within our the Guujaaw is of the Raven clan of the negotiator for the Council of the I laid. territory. costs. In time,. the costs to maintain and Nation and worked to develop guidelines the set-rate to $10 a night," mid Seiber. When the decision to close all I bide Nation. He was born in Maine In early December, Nitinat Lake operate the the are facilities outgrew the revenue 0 k l and policies towards the protection of Although campgrounds residential schools progressed in 1982, on the north= pan of Haida Gwaii. lie water levels rose more than 30 generated. supposed to be `not -for- profit', Seiber the Tla -o- qui -aht First Nations based on is him living Haida archaeological sites of the Gakyaals Kiigawaay feet, pushing logs and debris into The Board had no altemative but to said the costs of maintenance crews, our cultural and historical ties a ia Skcdans Ravens like his mother. His (Culturally Modified Trees). lie has held to the pursue a revenue -generating project that the official position of'Firekeepee' far the popular campground, supplies, and summer students to staff lands of the Christie Residential School, 51; father, t lugs Gimaii. is an Eagle from dio burying picnic tables and the campground applied for first could demonstrate an ability to pay for the Yakima River. the Hereditary Chiefs of Haida Gwaii. to collect camping fees consideration to occupy itself without subsidies from TEN or Ile is a outhouses make it difficult to run a popular the lands and buildings Tin Wis as we means a name dedicated teacher working te under tons of wood. Guujaaw dram, DIAND. That source was in the field of pass songs and dances on to the neat Aground with the small t f know the property means 'Calm C i formally given him at a potlatch at economic revenue generated under current Waters." Our relationship to the lands is development. generation within the broader context of "I swear 1 could have walked across the Kiusm. Guujaaw began going to the Initially, because the Board did not that our ancestors used and occupied the e land at a young age, digging cockles, Haida culwe. lake on all the logs," mid Fred Seiber, restrictions. have the capital or equity to reconstruct . _ _u . The BC lands as a stop over to cut up whales .R c .s . ni. picking seaweed with his mother, His love for the land and understanding who lives across the lake from the main Government signed and replace the buildings, they had to a Mille vulnerability of life has put him in Ditidaht village of Malaehan at the site "management contracts" with numerous after a successful hunt in preparation for After people had chance to express their thoughts and feelings hunting and fishing with his father and operate with what existed at the time. the position of devoting much of his of another ancient Ditidaht village. BC First Nations and municipalities to our winter inland. about gender relationships and negative patterns learned at trapping with his uncle. In his infancy Thus, the Board approved the opening of adulthood to fighting the forces that are 'Neaten base of an old Iwghouse operate provincial forest service The Tla -o- qui -aht First Nations applied residential schools, the women and men joined in dance In the rain. he spat summers with his great- modest guesthouses with dormitory-type changing the land. beside my house and the water came campgrounds previously staffed by for and secured the support of our Tribal grandmother who used to be 114 years sleeping arrangements with a communal "All the we say is ours is of Haida almost to the front of the old longhouse. provincial forestry workers. Whether or Council to take over the occupation of old. She was a singer who taped over washroom. Additionally, the Board Gwaii. This is our lot, ow heritage, ow They knew where to build their houses not the change in management has led the lands and buildings. The Tla- o -qui- 100 songs and became the greatest the opening modest aht First Nations negotiated short approved of Notice of Power influence an his life. life .. . and one of the world's great back then," Ile said to any savings for the provincial a -tenu one-year lean with the Department restaurant services The Board oversaw Elders also played an important role cultures" Today Guujaaw continues to According to Seiber, who works as government is unknown, as Ministry of of Interruption in the operations of the guesthouse for a balance carving with his many other Dìtidaht's archaeologist, the recent flood Forests etfiials did not return our phone Indian and Northern Affairs Guujaaw's growth and understanding of period three years before taking the to use the of Ucluelet, Tofino, Ahousaht and the world. was roles which include; activist, was the worst he'd ever seen, and an calls or -mails on this issue prior to Development facilities for It through this political plunge to tear down and replace all the teacher, medicinal practitioner, historian, event that only happens once every 50 printing administration purposes. Mears Island engagement with their wisdom and the residential school buildings and start and performer. With the expiration of the one-year old ways that Guujaaw undertook anew. When Guujaaw Mails Nuu -chah -nulth lase nearing, the Tlao- qui-aht First In its role of managing BC Hydro's journeys around the Islands by row- To the membership of the four Northern Region Tribes; The birth of the Beat Western TM Wis boat leaders at the banquet at Tin Wis on Nations pursued and secured an transmission system, the BC Transmission and canoes, often alone. Ile knows Ehattesaht, Kyuquot/Checklesahe, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, da Nechatlaht wort came after the guesthouse March 29, 2004, he will be returning additional three -yea extension on the the ways of the Islands as well as you are invited to join us in the final regional conference at the: demonstrated that the Tla- o-qui -aht First Corporation will be initiating repairs to a lease. It was at that r time that anyone. Guujaaw has worked from the Supreme Coco hearing in the Theo with the Nations a transmission structure near Kennedy Lake. 2004 Spring Conference qui -aht First Nations applied under have service that they can Council of the Haida Nation the Ottawa, Haida -Guujaaw vs. for meet anda a market more DIAND's Additions to Reserve policy to that demanded As a result, it will be necessary to interrupt past twenty years to secure the Weyerhausee. Ts'axana Gymnasium, hospitality units in the region. The electrical service in order to make the repairs. protection This important case has resulted in a add Tin Wis as one off reserves. of some areas of the Islands Gold River, B.C., April 14 -15, 2004 Board faced the challenge that the as well as pushing for more care and ruling that Aboriginal title rights must he Moving from Cultural, Recreational The theme still to be determined, if you have any questions or wish to residential school buildings required BC Hydro would like to notify our customers respected when a First Nation amens and Educational Interests to sustainable use of Island resources. Ile volunteer event, please for this contact Ivan Wells, or Tanya Michael at or major renovations and upgrading to meet day: was in the forefront of the them in town. Cases such as the Haida Economic Objectives of the planned outage on the following light for the through the Northern Region Office at 250- 283 -2012, the standards of the paying customer. protection of Gwaii Haaras (South case and the Nuu- chah-nulth fisheries Once the Tlao- quiaht First Nations or fax us at 250 - 283-2122. The decision to renovate or build a new Moresby) and took pan in the lawsuit will benefit all First Nations of secured a three-. coir short-term lease, March 28, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Forms and necessary information will be sent facility faced the board with input from out to you, we began e process planning blockades of logging operations at Lyell British Columbia of for the as they are made available. the community members. The Board long -term use aril* facilities. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. consulted with community members and The nature clan. consulting with and will restore service as quickly as possible. membership agreed that in the long tens, community members came in the form it made best economic sense to build a ofa survey. The membership responded Please protect all sensitive equipment. If you RBC Dogruchy, Norton brand new facility instead of constantly a Co. by identifying a priority use of the experience any electrical problems following facing upgrading old buildings. facilities and formed the mandate of the Royal e Bank call 1 888 769 In committing to a project that initially the interruption, please -3766 Board of Directors appointed to oversee "Specializing in First Nations reflected three phases at a cost of $10 (1 888 POWERON). If you have any questions the operations of the facilities. Initially, million, the Board recognized the prior to the outage please contact Bob Bell g MJ. (Marcel) Bossier taxation, auditing & the membership reflected that cultural importeeo of securing the land for the Account Manager and recreational use for community at 250 755 -4775 or bob.bell @bchydro.com. long term. The Board, with the Aboriginal Banking Dan Legg, CGA, CARI strategic management embers as priority number one. assistance of elected council The BC Transmission Corporation is a Crown *Jay R. Norton, FCGA, CAFM For the first two years, the Board representatives exercised due diligence Royal Bank of Canada planning." abided by the membership direction and corporation that operates, maintains and 205 Cory MOftosh, CGA, CAFM in pressing to gain reserve status for Tin Commercial Street provided for use of the facilities for plans BC Hydro's transmission assets. Wis, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R sG8 Tel: (159) 741.3518 cultural and recreational use. Cultural 2nd floor, 4445 Gertrude St, In addition to the challenge of securing Farr (250) 741-3521 Bus.: (250) 724 -0185 uses included charging for the use of the E-mad: mar

-So - 25, 2004 Page 6 - Ha- Shilth March March 25, 2004 - He- Shilth -Sec - Page 7 like the Bank of Montreal that it is . worth the risk to invest in this `";a1 opportunity. Education - ha-ho-pa del Unfortunately, because of the afn4 yW IS 1 ica uncertainty of the lands and lack of j¡ I security to reserve lands, the Bank of First a p Nations students gain 1- l: Montreal opted not to fund the project. The Board then proceeded to apply to the Nuu- ehah -nulth Tribal Council and greater access to Internet V it was only through the support the By David W'lechar cause.] have no doubt there will be Tribal Council Staff pension fund did Southern Region Reporter positive in the academic I Tin Wis become a reality. performances of Aboriginal students so (above) Tla -o- qui -aht's TinWis Resort Hotel nears completion TinWis celebrates Building the Economic Dream Victoria - Graduation rates for that they can also have the opponumtio unit reties(. Funding a Major Capital Project Once surpassing the challenges of continued from page 5 Aboriginal students are on the rise, but to graduate from university. colleges One the Board secured the property by As reflected earlier, the TM-mai i -art securing the property for long -teen and trades, and be the attracting of financial institutes to a there is still much work to be done able to provide the DIAND agreeing and announcing in the First Nations and melon Wis board of investment, the Board proceeded to expertise in their own major economic development project as cording to Alberni- Qualicum MLA communities as early 1990'sI that the property carries Directors faced significant financial approve the design of the new resort. they move forward." a 55 -unlit resort. The Board realized t the Gillian Thumper. reserve status and receiving the mandate challenges in achieving thew economic Albeit a lengthy and cumbersome Upgrades that importance of this major economic step Tmmpee tabled a motion imide the will result in better, front the community to build new dream of constructing a new resort The exercise, the Board sought to ensure faster connections are proposed for ep by commissioning the development of a Legislature that encouragesr everyone to facilities, the Board proceeded to biggest obstacle facing the Board at the that all remnants and memories of the to 154 schools 40 formal business plan to submit to work ...Aboriginal communities to in districts through identify funding sources. time was convincing financial institutes old residential school dissipated with the Provincial Learning funding institutes to construct the 55- Elder Robert Thomas accepts a beautifully carved plaque on behalf of improve the high school completion rate Network the tearing down of the buildings by the Tseshaht First Nation. The carving was presented by HahoPayuk for Aboriginal students, and to promote (PLNet). PLNet is a secure, high -speed commiryioning the design of the new School the the pursuit of pm- secondary education network that connects all of British resort saluting school's funders. thong Aboriginal youth. Columbia's public schools and colleges After numerous meetings among the "Over the last three yearn we have seen with each other in a centrally managed Board and community consultations, Students celebrate successes graduation rates for Aboriginal students the Board approved the architectural increase from 37 per cent to 42 per drawings. With the finding secured By David Wiwchar mquaa from cultural teachers Jessie Apply for a grant* from BC Hydro's cent," Tramper said. "These increases There has been $44 million from the 'SIC scoff Pension Fund in Southern Region Stevens and Linda Watts, students from Reporter are due to Aboriginal communities, dedicated to furthering place, the Board put the project out for the grade 3 class performed a pan of school districts and our government Aboriginal Business Partnership Program public bid. George Grani n play "We were a happy, education achievement in British HahoPayuk staff students and parents working together to develop education After awarding the construction singing people". Columbia. This money has been gathered to celebrate the success of the programs that allow students to have conct the Board saw dithe fruits of used to support Aboriginal school's Ma ?asukgin program, . and the While the grade 5/6 class access and preparation for post- thetre fforts come, bear in 1994 with language and funding First Nations who made it secondary institutes while maintaining a culture programs, the performed their Animal Kingdom completion of the brand new 55- possible. focus on local cultures." Aboriginal support service unit resort. Best Western Tin Wis play More theta hundred people gathered for the more than 50 people There has been $44 million dedicated to programs and other localized Resort opened for business with great Closing date for application: April 30, 2004 for a celebratory feast in the HahoPayuk in attendance, younger students furthering education achievement in Aboriginal education programs. pride. Elementary School gym, and witness could be seen singing along, and British b'.Tb money has been After two years of operations of the the fruits of their children's teachers' mimicking the dances of the older used to support Aboriginal language and The announcement is a key component resort, the Board realized that the labours. students, obviously waiting for culture programs, Aboriginal support in meeting the New Em commitment to paying customer had a greater demand Students have spent the past few their chance to service programs and other localized bridge the digital divide by extending BC Hydro's Aboriginal Business for conference facilities. Thus, the months learning about their perform the play Aboriginal education programs.. high -"peed Internet access to every board pursued the approval of once they reach the senior grades. communities, territories, and Ili with, Of the $44 million, school districts will community in B.C. The province will community members to reconstruct and Partnership Program provides and how to spell and pronounce various get an additional $900 for each consolidate its Internet, telephone and renovate the gymnasium While the grade 5/6 class performed Null- chah -nulth words and titles. Aboriginal student registered in their voice mail networks with those of other their Animal Kingdom play for the more conference hail.. In addition, by buying Anon. stirring and hormone opening district In School District 070 (Port public sector organizations Including Whether it's into than 50 people in attendance, younger gränts of up to $10,000 to eligible the Best Western chain, the Board Alberni, Ucluelet, Tofino) that means an health authorities and school districts, to also faced the requirement of Best students could be seen singing along, additional $921,000 into this year's provide high -speed broadband Internet Western raprovide and mimicking the dances of the older applicants help you either a swimming annual budget according to Trumpet. access points in 173 communities, to start or students, obviously waiting for their start up or pool for the customer or a hot tub T}u nper said the connecting of 150 including 100 First Nation service. The Board opted for the hot chance to perform the play once they schools and over 170 communities to communities. grades. expand your business. tub and exercise mnma. the senior high speed Internet will help local First "Our children and grandchildren are reachStudents then danced out beautiful The Board applied for funding to Nations students get access to more living in a wired world," Trumpet said. carved plaques, and presented them to upgrade the gymnasium and the hot information faster - ultimately "Getting high -speed Internet to students expansion, the Tseshaht Noun.) -aht By assisting Aboriginal people in tub /exercise room from the Clayoquot and First improving achievement. in Bamfield and Tofino will make sure Nations in the Sousa Central Region Economic recognition of funding "Wis is great news for veryon tin the they are a pan of the wired world." they have building businesses, Working Group fund. provided to the school. West Coast, especially those living in "For First Nations communities and strong we "It's a proud day to see that we After a few successful seasons with through the isolated areas" Tramper said. 'The schools the digital divide is even greater want your work being done here, we never have to the conference center and hot tub students in Hesgoiat for example, take a than in the mat of the prosier,: said worry about our songs and help build stronger communities, services, Tin Wis perspired and faced a dances being boat from their village round a point HaahuuPauyuk principal Dr. Syd Pauli. positive problem. The problem? Not lost again," said Huu- ay -aht Chief open to the Pacific swells to the next "Through the First Nations Education Councillor Robert Dennis. "When loan business to having sufficient rooms to meet the village for their education. Obviously, Steering Committee we have I t.. and ultimately, a stronger we never demand of the paying customers. the same age as these children there are days when the sea is ono rough the management of the lndsott Facing this challenge, the Board heard our songs and dances. Thanks to and they miss school. Broadband program First Nation School N.i. As the efforts of the leachers and volunteers, British Columbia. approved the construction of 30 Internet will be a huge advantage to member of the Advisory Board for 1 u -i our children are hearing and performing additional units and applied for funding these Nation School Net 1 am pleated to say succeed. "It's n proud day to see that students" from the Business Development Canada our songs and dances once again," he two through the work being done Students at Bamfield Community that FNESC has helped more than For more information or to request an fund. The Board secured approval from mid School and Wickanlnnish Community dozen First Nation communities get here, we never have to worry The with a Loonie- application guide BDC and completed construction. evening ended School will soon be connected to the high speed two way satellite intemet please contact: 5/6 Alter five seasons under our belt, the about our songs and dances hume auction for grade students information superhighway. winectione le subsequent years we fundraising for an upcoming field trip BC Hydro Aboriginal Relations Board faced another challenge of heing being lost again," mid Huu -ay- 'The Internet has become one of the will be doing more to ensure that every successful and that was realizing that aht Chief Councillor Robert and cultural exchange with the Onion most important tools students and First Nation Community and every First 6911 Southpoint Drive, 16th Floor the lobby, restaurant and kitchen Dennis, who accepted a carved Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan_ educators have," said Tramper. Nation school that wants it will have facilities required expansions. The Burnaby, B.C. V3N 4X8 plaque on behalf of his Nation. "Bamfield and Tofino, like many of our access to affordable high speed Internet Board, with the support of the elected Ural communities, needs the systems so connections." he said. "I'm glad the Toll -Free: 1 877 461 -0161 council applied for and secured funding that they have the same advantages as Province of BC is finally catching up to Fax: 604 528 -2822 approval Its expand the facilities from students who one in urban areas," she Email: [email protected] the Nuu- drab -nulth Economic said. "With renewed commitment to this Development Corporation and the ftrJ /Vaütoe Basket tOaatvíny Visit our Web site for further information. Bus ne Development Canada Fund. 11t Best Western Tin Wis Resort is now Attention all 1976 -1980 eligible applicants mil be selected by an impartial By Kathy Edgar evaluation team. operating in our 10th year and sec have Graduates of Ucluelet Secondary School accomplished significant changes and improvements from starting out as a Basket weaving classes are in full swing. - Reunion happening July 2 -4 - modest guesthouse to a full- Fledged Best Western chain resort. The lifelong Time to sign up now or sign in for a refresher We are in the process of gathering names for our reunion. If you economic dream is now a living dream in 1976 -1980 from Ucluelet Secondary School and BC W but the ongoing challenges of class. graduated hydro would like to come to the reunion could you please contact Á04116e maintaining and improving on the For more information phone 111101) www.bchydro.com/ard dream continues year in and year out Karen Severinson at Box 21, Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 or email for the Board. Kathy at 250- 416-0529 kseverinsonmhotmail.com or call 730 -0016. Thank you. 1 Page 8 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 - Page 9 Ahousaht hosts huge tournament Results Sports - ?im- cap -mis Tournaments five -day event began with a By David B rwchar The Jr Girls 1st Place Prince Rupert - welcoming dinner at the Srzuminus donated by Carla Webster . Southern Region Reponer Community Centre at Shell Beach, 1st place individuals donated by - WANT TO TRY LACROSSE? where the Ahousaht Nation filled more Shauntay Thomas, Ashley Thomas, Nanaimo -The Ahousaht First Nation COME JOIN US Man 100 road weary travellers with Rakaylyn Clarkson. MAC Bingo, AND TRY LACROSSE hosted the BC Junior All-Native Where: Maht fresh seafood, friendship, and cultural Hilda John, Ketchkie Charleson, Malts Gymnasium (5000 Mission Rd.) Basketball tournament in Nartaimo camaraderie. Barb Sutherland, Lyle Campbell, When: March 26th, 2004- Time: 3:00pm- 5:30pm -Cost NOTHING! during spring break, and teams from Ahousaht singers and dancers filled the Cheryle Campbell, Chelsea SPONSORED BY: British Columbia Lacrosse Association & the North Slave around the province came to prove their large hall with the pride they have in Campbell, Violet Campbell, Keith Indians Lacrosse Team. SUPPORTED BY: hard court supremacy. their culture, and performed a number of Clarke, Colleen Clarke, Hughie Tseshaht First Nation & Alberni Valley Minor Lacrosse Association welcoming songs at the Sunday, March Clarke. Door Prizes! The Ahousaht First Nation Just bring your 14th dinner. Girls 2nd Place - North Thompson running shoes. hockey gloves (optional): helmet (optional) and a hosted the BC Junior All -Native Hosted by the Ahousaht Ba'wiih, teams (Chu- Chua) - donated by Pacifia lacrosse slick if you have one. in Breeze - Rebecca cam SHIRR: seme Basketball tournament from as far assay as Haida Gwaii, Prince Arica FOR INFO (250) 720 -0923 eve. 2nd place individuals donated by - Alberni Valley Minor LacrosseC Association will have a registration Nanaimo during spring break, Rupert, and LyttonI were welcomed to table set up for M.A.C. Bingo, Hilda John, Amber those interested in and teams from around the Me island in traditional Suu -clah -month signing up for the 2004 lacrosse season. John, Gabriel Campbell, Nelson province came to prove their fashion. Organizers of the tournament Frank x 2, Alyssa Clarke, Lynneah were then saluted. and presented with THUNDER INVITATIONAL ALL NATIVE BALL hard court supremacy. Thomas, Teralyn Duncan, Carol lamsant jackets featuring a design by 3° Thomas & family, lanai Campbell, HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 44 teams from 28 communities Swan Bailey G Prank, Dominic Thomas, March 26th, 27th, & 285h, 2004, Maht Maas Gym, Port Alberni throughout the province brought their The championship is held every other Shandon Thomas. 8 Men's Teams at various places around the -6 Women's Teams boys and girls basketball teams to year Vancouver Ravens lacrosse Girls 3rd place - Canyon City players (t -r) Chris Gill, Richie Calton, Men's Entry Fee: S300.W - Women's entry Fee: $250.00 Nanaimo fora chance at provincial province, attracting hundreds of First Ahousaht boys battle Prince Rupert Mark Miyashita with future star Fredrick Cook. Deposit required to secure place in draw: championship glory. Nations athletes, coaches and families. continued on next page in the quarterfinals in Nanaimo. Men must have a 5150.00 deposit in to Thunder by Mar 21st. Huu- ay -aht youngster spends Women must have a $100.00 deposit in m Thunder by Mar 21st. B Prize Money as follows: Men's: I Place: $1000.11. 2nd Place: $500.00. 3rd g . Chiefs' Health Careers Initiative Spring Break with Ravens Place: $250.00. Based on eight -team draw. Women's Division: Fredrick Cook f demised and brought Special thanks for all the help goes out 19 Place: $600.00. 29d Place: Skim lal 3rd Place: 5151.10. himself and his parents to Vancouver for to: Benson and Hilda Nrokimus Based on bream draw. Contacts: Phone: B Bursary Program Spring Break. Fredrick spent everyday Hazel Cook (& Josh) Les Sam at 250 -723 -8950. Phone: Richard Sam at 250 -723- 8503 (home). 250 with top players from the Vancouver Grandpa Ron and Grandma Marlene -724 -5757 (work). E -mail Richard Sam Sr. at [email protected] Ravens lacrosse team. Each and Dick Purpose: To assist students of Aboriginal ancestry who wish to pursue educational opportunities leading to careers in the health professions. The everyday was gruelling and fun. The Grandpa Jeff and Grandma Laverne 1ST ANNUAL GARY NOOKEMIS Ravens were encouraging and skillful! Cook Chiefs' Health Careers Initiative is committed to supporting as many students as possible; therefore allocations will he up to a maximum of $2,500.00. MEMORIAL BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT with their skill training and Papa Jack and Gigi (Deb Cook) April 9, 10, I I, 2004 at the House of Huu- ay -aht (3km from Bamfteld) development. Chris Gill 025 from the Grandpa Evan and Denern Cook Who Can Apply: Canadian citizens of Aboriginal ancestry who have resided in British Columbia for the last 12 months, excluding time spent in Men's Entry Fee $300.00 - First Place $1000.00 Based on 8 Teams Ravens was the facilitator along with a Susan Cook and Mike Manlier - Women's Entry Fee 5250.00 -Prize Based on 6 Teams foreign academic institutions. Proof of Aboriginal ancestry may be provided in the form of written confirmation from Indian and Northern Affairs few of his teammates; Brace Murray, Bunt Cranmer Trophy's, Concession, 50/50. raffles. Canada, a copy of a valid Indian Status card, or a letter from an official of an accredited Aboriginal organization. Archie Canon and Mark Miyashita. \uuaheh -moth Tribal Council - Come on out and have some fun! Fredrick was invited to the Ravens Community Human Services Form information please call Duane Nook this @ (250) 728 -1213 or lease practice t erne( ailed' the platen Fredrick is planning on going a Individuals will have a demonstrated financial need. Level of education should be acceptable for enrolment in a professional health careers program. A and message. the Huu ay-aht Band office Q (250) 728-3414. leer v,me autographs.dole Fred '`Ile ansuyer Ice Hockey Camp" this professional health careers program is a post secondary program in a federally recognized college or university that provides a degree or diploma k1so able to purchase new lacrosse summer to ment Rob Niedermayer a qualifying graduates for employment in an accredited health career profession, such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, health equipment with the money he had (Anaheim Mighty Ducks) and Scott Lahal Tournament 4, administration or traditional medicine (please demonstrate connection to the field of health). raised. Fredrick and his family are Niedennayer (New Jersey Devils). 26, looking forward to the 2004 lacrosse Fundraising will begin soon. March 27, 28, 2004 Somass Hall, Port Alberni, B.C. Y Natalie Harris - donated by Rod Sam's Chiefs' Health Careers Initiative Basketball Results continued Fund -miring for P.A. Friendship Center Elders to go to the 2004 Happy Cab Co. (Gitwinksihlkw) - donated by the Frank High Scorer AVG - North Thompson - Elders Gathering in Kamloops in July. Fun games Friday night at family in memory. of Archibald West Rachel Bowser - donated by Guy lack 9:00 p.m. Frank Sr. Scholarship Program Sr Start time 12:00 noon Saturday. Entry fee - $100.00 (2-8 players) Girls M.V.P- Prince Rupert - Cary-lynn Most Sportsmanlike Player - Norm Cochrane - donated by Roye, Hilda John Come out and support the Elders. Kleco, Elmo! Thompson - Tiffany Bowser - donated by & family. For more information call Ray Samuel at 723-9147 or call the PA. folie Frank Girls Best defensive player - North Most Inspirational Player - North Friendship Center at 723 -8281 Concession Raffles' 50/50 Draws Thompson - Charlene Fortier - donated Thompson - Rachel Bowser - donated by Purpose: To encourage and support students of Aboriginal ancestry who wish to pursue educational opportunities leading to careers in the health by Richard Mack Prince Rupert - Neely Humperville, North donated by Harvey, Doris Robinson A Ahousat Holistic Centre, dedicated to family. professions. To promote equity in distribution, every effort will be made to ensure the regional/geographic location of applicants is considered. The Girls Miss Hustle - Canyon City - Thompson - Leah Fortier, North Vina Robinson. - Lytton- Derek Rayon. Azak - donated by Jennifer Thompson - Charlene Fumer. Canyon Best Defensive Player Chiefs' Health Careers Initiative is committed to supporting as many students as possible; therefore allocations will be up to a maximum of $1,000.00. All Stars donated by Luke, Melinda Swan Mack City - Denis Adams, Canyon City - (aerobe, donated by Sidney Sam Sr. &family Prince Rupert - Kristen Helm. Naquitta Azak, Nanaimo -Vita Brown, Jr Boys Mr Hustle - Hesquiaht - Lee Who Girls 6th Woman - Prince Rupert - Can Apply: Canadian citizens of Aboriginal ancestry who have resided in British Columbia for the last 12 months, excluding time spent in Kuldo - Terilynn Good, New Aiyansh - Lucas donated by MAC. Bingo foreign academic institutions. Proof of Aboriginal ancestry may be provided in the font of written confirmation from Indian and Northern Affairs S.O.S. SUPPORT GROUP (Survivors Of Suicide) Felicia Robinson, Bella Coda - Carmen 6th Man Vancouver - Sean Holland Canada, a copy a status Hans. donated by Rod Sam's Happy Cab Co. of valid membership card or a letter from an official of an accredited Aboriginal organisation. Moms every 2nd Wednesday. Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Most Sportsmanlike Team - High Score AVG - Lytton - Geoff Location: 4917 Argyle Sc (KUU -US Crisis Line Business Office) Vaal. Sasirm - donated by Royal Bank, Mathews 30.3% donated by M.A.0 Individuals with a minimum of a "B" grade point average and whose level of education is acceptable for enrolment in a professional health careers Have you experienced a loss due to suicide? Would you like to meet with others that Nanaimo. Bingo program. A professional health careers program is; a post -secondary in understand ?Anyone affected by suicide either personally or otherwise is invited to program a federally recognized college or university that provides a degree or Jr Boys 1st Place -Lytton Cougars-donated Most Sportsmanlike Player Greenville - attend this informal support group... session topics will vary. diploma qualifying graduates for employment in an accredited health career profession, such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, health administration or by Jim, Larry & Luke Swan in memory John Stewart donated by Joie Frank Everyone welcome- Refreshments served traditional medicine (please demonstrate connection to the field of health). of lames Swan Sr Most Inspirational Player - Lytton Chris any questions or info call: 723 -2323 1st place individuals donated by Pat Phillips donated by Ahousat Holistic IV, MAC Bingo Hilda John, Centre, dedicated to Paul Frank Jr How to Apply to the Above: Please contact our office to receive application forms for the above Bursary and Scholarship Programs. Read the Clarkson Ketchkie Charleson, ('orne Louie, Geno All Stars Prince Rupert Chris instructions on the application forms carefully. All required documentation should be included with the completed application form. All mailed DR. JAMES LUNNEY, MP John, Octane< John, henry Ray Frank, Campbell donated by Roberta Adams A applications will be accepted the postmark if is on, or before the application deadline. Please ensure that the postmark is legible. Thomas, Simian Thons. family. NANAIMO- ALBERNI Dominic [mien Robinson, Michelle Robinson, Ahousat - Edgar Carlson donated by Martha Taylor/Aaron Campbell, Martha Roberta Adams & family. Application Deadline: June18, 2004 Constituency Office: Taylor/Angus Taylor. Lytton - Derek Qualtier donated by #7 - 6908 Island Hwy. North Jr Boys 2nd Place - Vancouver Sea Danny John Sr Vancouver - Sean Holland donated by Nanaimo, B.C. V9V 1P6 Bears - donated by Karen Adams & First Nations Chiefs' Health Committee family in memory of JR/Irvin Frank in Leona John 2nd place individuals donated by; Len & Ahousat - Shayne Frank donated by Tel: 1- 866 -3907550 Chiefs' Health Careers Initiative Colleen Marchant x3, Hilda john. MAC Ahousat Pride Fax: 250 -390 -7551 Bingo, Moe Frank, Royal Bank Canada Vancouver - Nate Henry donated by #062 -1959 Marine Drive Nanaimo. Ahousat Pride Email: nanaimo @jameslunneymp.ca In boys 3rd Place - Prince Rupert - Kispiox - Jeremy Wilson donated by North Vancouver, BC V7P 3G I Website: www.jameslsnneymp.ca donated by Michelle Robinson. Ahousat Pride Phone: 604-980-7333 Fax: 604-980-7339 ,Boys M.V.P. Lytton. Geoff Mathews continued on page 11 25, Page 10 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 - Page 11

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OF!. Tseshaht $1000 to Eighteen people were welcomed back home by more than 50 Tseshaht contribute Suicide Awareness Walk iI Tseshaht Chief Councilor Dave Watts presented Since and Nuu -chah -nulth members at a special ceremony last week. Watts and his - supporters with a cheque for $1000 to assist them as they walk from Tseshaht welcomes adoptees home Long -time NTC employee Millie Watts Retires Nanaimo to Ottawa to raise awareness of youth suicide issues. "We challenge other First Nations to meet or beat our donation," said By David Wiwcher The guests, who ranged in age from six By David tYwehar gnat- gnndmsaher. who has seen the Dave Watts. to 49 were welcomed by more than 50 NTC grow from 12 employees 120, Southern Region Reporter Southern Region Reponer to people who attended the two -day and an annual budget of $1 million to BC Junior All- Native Basketball Championship Results welcome home gathering. today's budget of more than million. Say continued from page 9. on t Tsahaheh More than a dozen child Mother and Son reunite after 45 years The Nu, -chah -nulth Tribal being their unit for the banquet, - "Some of you were pan of the `great Council's "I've really enjoyed my time here and Prince Rupert - ! donated and Nanaimo for hosting the annual adoptees and foster children were re- Saxie, who has been in town for the longest serving employee is getting Kyle Kline by grab', which saw hundreds of Native By David Illivehor have worked with a lot of great people," tournament introduced to their roots last week at a past few weeks, getting to know his Al mal Pride in their traditional territory children scooped up by Indian Agents Southern Region Reporter ready to retire next month after 21 years she said. Lytton - Lamar e presented them with original prints special ceremony at the Tseshaht mother, said he was always afraid to of service. Williams donated by and sent to non- Native homes over a 30- Millie has no immediate retirement plans made by longhouse. home, unsure if there was Almost hide Chief Manhousahy Wihayakchik year period," said Hamilton. "Others cane Tseshaht's Millie Watts has been a other than trips home to to Tsahaheh -After 45 years away from Kispiox visit !lemmata - Spencer Stronquist donated lames Swan Ir. We also The 16 people adopted out or sent to anything to return to. book-keeper and payroll clerk at NTC were taken away as individual home, 49 -year old David Saxie hopes to family, and a trip to her favourite place - by Roberta Adams & family. acknowledged Nuuchahnulth members foster homes as children were wrapped 1 know more people in Vancouver and hem to since December of 1983 -the very Vegas. circumstances dictated. We're Man a new life in the comer of Monk Las Most Sportsmanlike Team - Mowachaht whom have lost family members in blankets, led around the centre fire, San I here, and stories and strength. Francisco than know it's beginning of the organization share our regain our America he knows the least -his own. A huge fan of Elvis Presley, Millie is Cougars donated by Royal Bank. recently( ta alma) Our emcee- Cliff and introduced to a line of Tseshaht going to take a link while to get rid of "I'm glad to see all the educated young Dent) blame your parents for what may Taken form his family by provincial looking forward to relaxing with family Nanaimo. Alter) Sr. introduced the 44 teams. The Elders who welcomed them back to my baggage, make new friends and people coming up through the have been out of their control. We're all and friends, surrounded by pictures of, The Ir. All Ahousaht Lady Storm , Nanaimo Lady their homethe territories. welfare workers at the age of four, Native Basketball tournament getting relatives I've never known," aid organization," said the soft -spoken getting better, and we're all David Saxie was raised byfoster parents and the music of `The King'. started off with a opening ceremonies Suns and Maagtusiis Warriors served our "This is the home of your larger a "I'm finding out that I have a stronger," he said. in Victoria before browning a Vancouver b q td' er.Th dins h ed "t' g team ,g t and 11th family," said Ron Hamilton, who sang kazillion relatives here, and I'm just .0 Powerful emotions filled the Tseshaht street -kid, and drilling around North and Mike Maquinna and Florence by our Hawiih and treaty team. Kleco spectators to a fine meal. We caved BBC. an ancient lullaby to the guests, now starting to team the thing.] should Wylie engaged longhouse as one mother told her story Central America. Kleco to our Chiefs and their eam. The fish, Halibut, clams. burgers, hotdogs and explaining that the song was pan of an have maned learning when 1 was two - By Brian Tare Nadcnons. to her son, who was taken away from "I've done everything from dishwashing dins as held at Chem us l Fin mom We had a keynote speaker from w,moan ceremony performed for years old," he said. "I did a let of soul Northern Region Reporter "My niece Florence asked me to be her as an infant more than 40 years ago. to welding to mock driving everywhere nation unity hall on Sunday March Northern Education Centre- laequie newborn babies to welcome them into searching before I decided to enure here with her at this practice to help her Other people stood up an told their from Alaska down through Calif mia, lath at 4:00 pm. There was foxy -si Dennis who made a very informative the world "This ceremony is to let them home, and I want to get rid of this stone and I am glad m," he said Florence then stories of being raised by grandparents, Minna - During a weekly dance warns expected and we had 22 girls xand speech concerning education. We also know they're precious, and their place in the southern states, Mexico and Central in my heart" practice for the Maquinna family al the gave Gloria i large amount of beads for had Gordon Campbell family members, foster parents, and non- America," said Saxie. "1 was always 22 boys teams participate in the annual horn Abousaht the world is a good one and a shawls, as well as some to Native adopted parents. Wahmìish Center at Tsax a special money help tournament. The Hartley speak on behalf of Paul Richard Fran Jr. ring, and never had a place to call Bay boys and welcoming one," he said. with the upcoming do. "I'm finding out that I have a guests from Tseshaht showed up to give girls teams did not participate )his.scar who is a role model for south home. You just travel around with a few It was during this that Ben kazillion relatives here, and I'm a presentation. lime male We send our condolences to the Hartley Ahousaht. Paul is a Drug and Alcohol things, never letting those things out of Me announcement that Mike Maquinna just now starting In learn the Elder Bob Thomas and some of his Bay 'Teams and community who aldol Ore young man who has graduated and your sight," he said while sitting in Mall Florence were now engaged uukwaa naa?uukst?in huhtaksiih t'aat'aagsapa family showed up to give a presentation and Wylie make it to the tournament. gone on to post secondary school and Yaps Gym, part of the Tseshaht things I should have started to Mike Maquinna and his mother and spokee a little about the actionsn taken The evening started off by a prayer from now runs his own water taxi business and Welcome Home Ceremony, a small day - learning when I was two -years Come join us in speaking our own language Gloria for their upcoming Memorial prior to this evening event Gertrude Frank, opening remarks from still plays the game of basketball. pack still on his back. old," said Saxie. Potlatch in 2005. "Mike had gone to Port Alberni to sit Chemanius First Nation and Nanaimo Congratulations on your A soft spoken man, walla with a nayagak baby Sark and her son's accomplishments Paul Frank. We had Sounds: After a song Ben Nookemas spoke on with Florence's father Bob First Nation, we then had rte, face the hard he's his showing life "I always worried about trim, and the Randy, Roland, and Trevor and had the Ahousaht Girls and Boys and namyagak babies R tin behalf of Bob and family, "We were acknowledgements wards - lived. welfare would never tell me wave little girl people privileged to your late father explained about what he wanted to do the Che erns Nation in recognition of continued on page 17 R tla plus uh The son of Gus know - Clotilde (Kyuquot) and where he was or how he was doing," and asked for their blessing to marry Ambrose, whenever we saw him he Tucsacminh little girls the late Alex Swan (Ahousaht), David ch said timid. Gus. "He's been sick but Florence,' said Ben. "After he danced haek'aak - always asked "How are you? How is girl s taken away from his impoverished I t plus uh now he's getting better now that he's here tonight he asked for my blessing haahaak-ab girls - your gamily!'. "These are but a few e parents and became a ward of the state she home: said "It's hard to get to why we looked and 1 told him 1 would be proud to have h as if to breath on glass to along his things of up to -r- árikgac boy - with brothers and sisters who know him aller all these years, but him as any nephew," he said. clean Ambrose, he was friendly" said maak?ìnkinh hale boys were sent to other foster homes. we're really trying' haawifah boy q - like a k made in the throat On behalf of Natales and Darcy...we would like to say thank you to each and every OE frj Reel Aboriginal Film Festival draws crowds came out 5 7, 2004 to support them haa.duhal boys - is as in Cers e of you who March - with their fundraising tournament. The girls were able to raise enough S$ to cover their trip costs (but are c - is phis alt By Denise August, The last night of the festival was held at lttatsoo a still fundraising to cover other costs). 'fuoeaode %stomxÿak - little girls x sound like a cat's hiss Central Region Reporter and drew good -sized - you to all the teams who their entry fees...thank you to all the volunteers crowd of at least 50 people to the Than paid lullaby, that tells about how many tribes I as if to clear throat of an came to cheer on their 4 who - isolated community. Ucluelet elder who helped so much, and thank you to all the spectators Ucluelet -The Pacific Rim Ans the little girl comes from. object teams. Society (PRAS) presented a showing of Barb Toughie welcomed everyone to Taa yi saq scup sis Tea yii saq soups Following is the results of the tourney as chosen by the tournament committee t put tongue behind teeth and the hors people and wished I-, - Aboriginal -themed films at their ultra Taa yi saq soup si "s Tea yii saq soups let on sides them an enjoyable evening. All -stars: 5. Brad - Hot Springs air flow out of tongue festival in Tofino and Ucluelet March - f ['! Taa yi saq suup sis Taa yii saq soups Unger showed Red Run, Totem: I. Jeff Tom lice Bailers 6. Vim Ion Little- Maagmsiis Suns I - sh 12 -17th. At $10 a tikes, viewers saw fame girl from many tribes Return of G'psgolox Pole and 2. Travis McGee - Nanaimo 7. Graham - Maagtmiis Suns a.. 7 close throat and open it, two to four films dealing with First ai (as huus saq suup Taa yi saq - Redskins, Tricksters 3. Joe Leslie - Long Beach S. Ales lord Yung Bucks sit soups & Puppy Stew on G. -.O. releasing air, as in the exclamation Nations issues such as politics, resource a' tea taq suup Taa the last night. "Totem seems to be the 4. Josh Fred - Hawks 9. Tyler Hess - Young Bucks Riven gifts. hum sit yi saq soups management, art and comedy. Jimmy Swan, and other organizers were saluted and Taa yi saq Taa uhoh A glottal stop. most popular film," says Unger. suup sit yi saq soups Organizer, Lee -Ann Unger says the Most Sportsmanlike Player Sam Barney -Hawks I am a t i - made deep in throat, There were a couple of Nuu -chah- girl from Ahousaht - films were selected from an imams Most Inspirational Player: David Bans - Maagmsiis Sums nulth films including Saltwater People hats k-i taq sups Taa yii saq mops pharyngeal, as in the word for dog - arch. Most Sportsmanlike Team - Rez Bailers Chatwin Engineering Ltd. about the impact of fisheries depletion To Rao Tu Ci saq sups Taa yii saq soups Praia Starting in Tofino on the weekend of MVP: Travis Thomas- Maagmsiis Sums Helping To Males Yes Communities A sorer Place live on First Nations communities. Hopefully, their half time Tea yi saq soup sit Tea yii saq soups w like w in wish March 12, Unger said the run there was Once aga n.. shank you for all your support for the girls - The second was a presentation by the Specialking In: show for the crowd showed how hard they worked to get to attend this trip. We are I am a girl from Tlaoquiaht successful with more than 60 people w wplus uh West Coast Warrior Society that - attending the festival on the busiest day so proud of them! The Dennis and Morns Families. plans Use q "sac wii Vag suup sit "para Infrastructure Land yii saq soups y like y in yes Unger says she had concerns over - of its three -day run. All twelve films P.S. I would just like to congratulate my baby girl on getting a music bursary from Housing Economic Stadlaa tease wii taq suup si"s Taa yii say soups content. She says some language in Music was notified yesterday (March 9) that she y plus uh were shown in Tofino over three days Nanaimo Conservatory of She just Physical Development Plans Funding Applications Taa "s Taa - yi saq suup si yii saq soups the film may not be suitable for bursary towards her music at the college. Was to go Queen! q' k made deep in throat plus w and participants were greeted by liao has received a $500.00 I am a girl from Warn Bay - younger audiences and the film was qui -aht First Nations representatives. Love, Mom eosin Engineering was voted Me Best Professional company an Vancouver bland be the thaw :'ay sir only shown in Tofino. sup Taa yii saq suns The festival moved to Ucluelet where Restate( Raffle for Tim Paul's Cultural Groan Business Excellence Awards. mu wa east sup sit Taa yii saq soups uu lila k' it, Presented by PRAS with support five films were shown over two days. 1st prize- Charlie Conics, 2nd prize- Robert Dennis, 3,d Hope Wells Council pest Submitted by Central Language from Ha- Shilth -Sa and Clayoquot prize- anon Enaeaaring a a proud sponsor of the Nuu- chan-nWN Tribal Taa yi saq suup sir Taa yii saq soups Attendance in Ucluelet dropped We would also like to thank Florence lack, Dawn Marie and Millie Smith for all the secondary educe., schallosnipo Program in c'uumu ®am (Port Biosphere Trust, Unger says she hope 1 am a girl from Mow'sobrio. dramatically with less than ten people effort and support, in selling the tickets. Alberni) the festival will become an annual V951.í7 Ph. (250) 7019r1! Fax: (2501 (Any Tribe name cart be used.) showing up each night. WE would also like to thank everyone who supported the rome by purchasing 16r4 Moray Road, Nanaimo, 07 864d1.19 envoi resteinf0ho,e man weenie:phyñtoosaievo ono-oven event. tickets. Your support for Tim Paul's cultural group is greatly appreciated. 12 - - 25, 2004 Page Ha- Shilth -Sa March Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 - Page 13 Nuu- chah -nulth Help Could Be Just a Phone Call Away: 1 Healing Project ...är.,!NM Crisis Line Awareness Week - March 21- 27, 2004 Did you know that many of BC's crisis Thoughts like this can be very tAt4 1 f tf=1& Aerl, lines have been providing service for frightening and often result in increased Nuu -chah -nulth Healing Project nearly 35 years and are available 24 feelings of isolation and helplessness. ttJ' hours day, 7 days a week? Did you Sometimes, just telling a crisis line NUU-C'H SING PROGRAM also know that each year, some 1200 volunteer things are so overwhelming specially trained volunteers answer more that suicide seems preferable, can lessen Contact List than 130,000 calls and provide free, those very feelings. At other times confidential support and resource though, a caller may require help Stain Office (Southern Racinal Nanaimo Urban Office. Ninyaks-ha information to those who are beyond that which the crisis line is able 5120 Argyle Street, PO Box 1383 204 -96 Cavan St. notionally distressed? People phone moiler In those cases. the volunteer Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 Nanaimo, B.C. VOR 2VI You are invited to celebrate crisis lines for numerous and varied can provide information about available Ph:(250) 724 -3233 Ph: (250) 753 -8567 . suicide, mental health problems, comunity resources thus enabling the the welcoming of babies born (250) 723-6010 Fax: (250) 753-8933 '41.- Fax: relationship conflicts, family violence, caller m seek additional help If you or between January 2003 to April , I grief, addiction manes, or just plain someone you know needs help, consult .41'51 ! a 4-7 2004 into our community on Tonpo Office (Central Region) Victoria Urban Office. loneliness. During the call, they are the inside cover of your local telephone iR "¡,t n 151 First Street, PO Box 279 853 Fisgard St invited to talk about the situation or book or visit www.suicideinfo.ea. for ' 4 . ,ys April 8, 2004, 11:30 - 2:00, at Toting B.C. VOR 2Z0 Victoria, B.C. VOW ISI 4 1.'~k problem causing the distress, explore the number of the crisis line in your Knee -waas House, 3435 :;..d. Ph: (250) 725 -3367 Ph: (250) 380 -9896 ',New' and area. If you would like to help, 4th possible options determine what to Text Edgar and Jocelyn Tate Toll -free: 1- 866-901 -3367 Ph. (250) 413 -7303 (Cell) do next. Together, the caller and voluntary and financial contributions Avenue, Port Alberni. show off their new outfits made Fax: (250) 725 -2158 Fax: (250) 388 -5120 volunteer can discuss strategies that are always needed and greatly Ya daq cawduuk by Amy Joseph for the Ditidaht might hose worked in the past or review appreciated. A partnership between the baby welcoming Gold River Office (Northern Refer)) Vancouver Urban Office. safety and action plans previously Contact Ditidaht baby welcoming on February 24th, 2004 ceremony. developed with other service providers. Nuu -chah -nulth Nursing Program 100 Ouwatin Road, PO Box 428 455 Fast Hastings Sheet Jackie Minsk - President After talking coordinator) spoke of how pleased she and the Port Alberni Friendship Center Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO Vancouver, B.C. V6A IPS with a volunteer, callers BC By Liz Thomsen, RN, BSN, NTC Crisis Line Association, Go 9815 was that everyone worked together to Phil 501 283 -2012 Ph: (604) 254 -9972 often report they feel less isolated and Community Health Nurse. troth Street, Surrey BC V3T 4M4 make this a special day for the women Fax: (250) 283 -2122 Fax: (604) 254 -7919 alone. In approximately 4000 calls each Phone: 604 584 -5811 and their new babies. Liz Thomsen Nuu- chah -nulth Nursing Program year, the situation seems so hopeless that A beautiful celebration took place in E- spoke of how honoured she has been to the caller is considering suicide. nail :jwkiey(alsaaca the community of Ditidaht; seven work with the women of Ditidaht Contact List NUU -CHAH -NULTH HEALTH PROJECT URBAN EVENTS babies were welcomed into the world. over the years and how special each baby has Northern Region Address The Ditidaht women's group, "Our "Ma sink shlit" - Healing Together been. She acknowledged Marten Joe Moira lias elks. CHN P.O. Box 428 EVENT DATE LOCATION women, Our strength", prepared for a and Amy Joseph for allowing their Gold River, BC VOP 110 The NTC Access Awareness Committee invites you to attend our Annual Health month prim to this special day. They "Dreams for their babies" to be shared at Phone: 250-283-2462 (moot) VANCOUVER: ability Gathering. made lovely handmade gifts to be a National Marketing Campaign for Phone: 250- 283-2012 (mes'ITurs) When: April 29, 30, 2004 presented to the babies. Where: Main Mahs Gym, Pon Alberni promoting Healthier Pregnancies in loan Shanks P.O. Box 97 Vancouver Support Monday March Orb and Vancouver Office: The celebration started with Christine Time: 9 a.m. daily Ottawa last fall. She let the community Zeballos, BC VOP 2A0 Group Meeting Monday March 22nd #106 - 23 W. Pender Edgar saying prayer. Emie and know that the marketing group was so Phone: 250 -761 -4274 In conjunction with the Community & Human Services Department, the Committee Jimmy Chester sang and drummed will coordinate an interesting and fun program!! touched by their dreams that everyone at Doma Vernon Red Cross General Delivery Women's Support Group 2nd Thursday of each Vancouver Office: while lunch was being nerved. The Every year, we have mom NCN members attend this gathering the table was in tears. Bev Robson Kyrqum, BC VOP IIO Meeting month. 6. 9 pee #106 -23 W. Pender to learn, share, women's group prepared a delicious The mom's and the babe's were then Phone: 250-332 -5289 laugh, meet old friends, and make new ones!! meal and many people enjoyed a We be hosting a Banquet introduced one at a time and were Central Region Potluck Dinner 3rd Thursday of each Vancouver Once: will on the first evening, providing panel pmaentations, healthy meal of fresh cooked crab and guest speakers information resource presented with many homemade gifts Mary Mc Keogh P.O. Box 279 6 - 9 pm # 106 - 23 Vender area, and door prizes throughout Kith days. veggies. may from the women. They received Cedar Ucluelet, BC VOR 2Z0 Anyone who want to make donation for the door prizes, please contact year Sam Edgar spoke to the mothers of headbands made by Kelita Seiber, the Phone: 255- 726.2993 CAMPBELL RIVER: Regional Member, or Lynette Barbosa, C&HS Administrator @ the NTC Office. how the men's group wanted take pan For women's group made baby bibs with Christine Curley P.O. Ilex 279 more information on the Health -Ability Fair, you may speak directly to your the welcoming when they heard of of Ucluelet BC VOR 2Z0 Regional Committee Members: Sheila John (250) 761 -4742, Pat Nìcolaye (250) little designs on them, little baby neck Campbell River Support 2nd & last Tuesday of St. Peters Anglican the preparations happening in the - 332 -5975, Mac Taylor pillows and baby burp pads. The babies Phone: 250.725 -1232 or 726 -5240 Group each month -6 -9pm Church -2285. (250) 726 -7195, Delores Bayne (250) 723 -4937, Helen Dick village. Emie Chester shared his (250) 724 -5757, were wrapped with a flannel blanket Barb Flynn P.O. Box 279 Dogwood or Ida Mills (604) 254 -9900. We look forward to another wonderful feelings of the celebration. lie spoke presented by Liz from the NCN nursing Ah sail BC VOR 2Z0 event and hope that you will be able to join toll Florence Wylie, DAC Coordinator of how traditionally babies were program. Phone: 251- 670 -9608 VICTORIA: welcomed into the community and TRADITIONAL The babies introduced were: Mary Rimmington PO. Box 190 MEDICINE WORKSHOP would be given an Indian name at this Letup Edgar: Parents Maria Pella!, Tofino, BC VOR 2Z0 Support Group Meeting Last Monday of each Victoria Office: @ Laichwiltach Family Life Association time. Emie spoke from the heart; "It and Ann Edgar Phone: 250- 725 -2951 month - 6 - 9 pm 853 Fisgard St. 441 -4N Avenue, Campbell River used to be an honour to all the people, Travis Edgar Parents Amy Joseph and Southern Region Potluck Dinner Every 2nd Monday Victoria Office Friday, March 30, 2004, Coffee, Tea and Lunch Provided especially the grandmothers, to be Ronny Jr. Edgar Liz Thomsen P.O. Box 1383 of each month 853 Fisgard St. For more information contact: Shawn Sinclair 616 -3674 (cell) -753 -8567 (office) introduced to the Anal, (precious little Jocelyn Tate: Parents Mamma Joe and Jody Vos Pon Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2 Or Vina Robinson 723-6271 or 753 -8567 one). Ya daq cawduuk was what Nathan Tate Penny Cowan Phone: 250 -723 -2385 Llk C:1\: welcoming the babies was called. The Paige Maher: Parents Dave and Jen Ansate Muller ladies took turns singing to the baby Ca waak ñis "We are one" Maher An Radons Support Group Last Thursday of him/her into the world. Travel Lodge Silver and welcoming West P.O. Box 109 ,Da Ymaiae Gra } Thorne: Parents Lynne each month - 6 - 8 pm Bridge Inn - 140 Trans They would pray for the little one and BC Mein and Joe Thorne Gold River, VOP IGO Canada Highway thank the creator for the baby and pray Invitation and Phone: 250 -283 -2639 Cirsy Campbell- Robert Campbell ` y Mat the baby would grow to know the Sara Williams Ina Seitcher Wen Coast General Hospital creator. It was wonderful to see the You are welcome at the Emit Marchand: Parents Wendy and Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 beautiful old ladies sing, I used to watch Family Ties - Ucluelet Healing Project's Fifth Annual Main Conference lames Marchand Phone: 250- 723 -2135 ext 1109 this and it made me feel good ". Ile Wendy Marchand and her baby Jamie NTC Office If you are pregnant or have a young baby come Tuesday to Thursday June 22, 23 & 24 at Maht Mahs Gym anted that he was happy to see visit 1383 1 were presented with a special gift of Jeannette Watts P.O. Box our exciting program! We offer drop -ins with topics this happening on this day. Emie then V9Y 7M2 Themes Ca waak riffs "We are one" honour, as little Moe was this year's Lisa Sam Pon Alberni, BC and guest speakers asked the daycare children to sing a of interest to new parents. As an New Years baby hour at the WCGH in Melanie Broker Phone:: 250. 724 -5757 Volunteers wanted for all working committees; Language, song, which they learned, to the new expectant mom you can receive individual counseling Pon Alberni. Matilda Watts Activities, entertainment, welcoming, etc. babies and they sang with pride. and free nutritional supplements. Every one in the community weed that Call 7243233 to sign up. Dorothy Wilson (women's group co- a Port Alberni, sic Where? Family Ties, Davison's Plaza, Ucluelet. [his was truly a special celebration. Are you or a family member patient First Nation Look for more information in upcoming Ha- Shilth -Sa's Ina Seitcher, W hen? Tuesday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Central Region Nursing Updates /Schedules in the hospital? Advocate Nurse How? Drop in or call: Margaret Morrison, Outreach Counselor Ph: 723 -2135 exc1109 Two brothers from the dM, Nursing Program Provides Additional Services -The Prevention & Education of There is a First Nation Advocate Nurse who @ 726 -2224 Campbell River, BC Sexually Transmitted Diseases including HIV /AIDS Chris Corky will be providing assist with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht Nation are will visit you and you Sandy aMiller, ¡® same additional nursing services for all fourteen of the Nuu- chah -nulth communities looking for a permanent family. CaUMBW following: Aboriginal Liaison Nurse Family Ties - Tofino in the area of education and prevention of sexually transmitting diseases. Chris Assist with discharge planning Ph: (250) 286 -7050 If you are pregnant or have a young baby come visit our exciting Curtis is fifteen, and likes riding his be reached at (250) 725 -1232 every Wednesday from 8 am until 7 pm. Please feeln our community for clear Vnicemail: 830 -8865 program! We offer drop -ins with topics and guest bike, kayaking, free to call with any concerns, questions, information etc. Jeannette Patason- Work with speakers of interest to t listening to music and reading. He is VictCora BC w Ahousaht Ph: 250 -6749608. Healthy Baby Clinic - Every Tuesday (newborn - communication & ease of discharge parents. As an expectant mom you can receive individual ra loriaan,lack friendly and outgoing and has a good sense of humour. &3rd Thursday 5years) Prenatal visits - 2nd & 4th Wednesdays School Visits IO Bean advocate on your behalf Aboriginal Liaison Nurse tinseling and free nutritional supplements. Chad is eight years old and is a delightful boy who Where? Tofino Community Hall Explain health care issues Ph: (250) 370 -8847 enjoys skiing, skateboarding, bicycling and 413 -6124 When? Every Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30 swimming. Southern Region Nursing Updates /Schedules Provide support to you and your family Pager Vancouver, BC How? call: Laurie Hannah (Outreach If you are interested in knowing more about these boys Peony Cowan Community Nurse RN - Port Alberni Counselor) during your hospital stay David Clellamin Bread of Life Monday and Wednesday mornings c/o Health Unit al 726 -4242. please contact Darlene Thoen at 250- 724 -3232 or Access N.LH.B. as needed Nation Advocate Tuesday afternoons at Hupacasath. Fart Kathryn 250 741 -5713. (false names have been used) Ph: (604) 875 -3440 Grant at NTC Nurse Annette Muller will be taking over the Elders visits in town. Available Monday -Friday lam - 3:30pm Page 14 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 - Page 15

Wedding Dare A armoire Birthdays and March 17- In Memoriam - 1'afiak"ap Happy 13th .1 Birthday In 0 our neph My Daddy. Loving Memory of my late Brother Philip G. Johnson Congratulations Dion on St. Skean Mysteries Patrick's Daddy, I'm sitting here trying to rt Adrienne Jade's Y Duel remember It's March the first ?f lot birthday is it was like with you here. Our hearts are heavy Crying tears that just won't appear. I'm sitting on the beach - m t! March 25, 2004. Having e Lots of love Daddy, I'm just so lost without you here. break Proud Pawn, t t Jj,rd R. Morgan & - March 27 - . Daddy, I miss your hugs, smiles and As I look out to the ocean ^+ Mom, Dad, 111 Laura E Charlie and Fred P. George & $ even your teats. Hughie, Grant. Happy 34th till . - Stella C. Johnny are Proud to announce These things that I know won't appear. Our heavy beam are I Birthday to my c the Marriage of Clifford R.J. Charlie XOXOXOXO Thinking it wdl, but knowing it won't be Filled with pain and wonder why ' sweetheart! 1 a J. The ocean has taken Away & Audrey George { 'u will always love so clear. you.... 4 Happy Dad! Daddy, all a May29th at Georgetown Duncan March - Birthday you, it's destiny. I'm missing the rides to school. know the ocean isn't to love Lisa, playground Reception to follow @ Cowid:an miles Happy Birthday (Ronnie lock Lots of loo. Xox Lisa. Knowing it was just forme arid you Gym @ 4pm our niece Melissa Jolene, Marcia & gmndkidsl The moments we spent together, If we respect the ocean 1 ' p, It floods my mind with memories Rom April 7. 1 As father and daughter. i We will get respect back love you so much. miss you too. Love We would like to wish our son Bertha Campbell, March 8, hope you had IL was 22 years ago I will forever. Play it safe on the ocean Clifford Harry a Happy Birthday on We wish you love, always, Robyn, Allen and grandchildren. Memories always have 9 a awesome day sister. From sis Darl. When we lost 4 men health and Happy 46th birthday Dad (Barrie) Daddy, you were the best there was, March 2 It just seems like yesterday le./ good Also to our grandsons March 5 The ocean is a mystery On the Ramsey Isle when I had you my son, you were born at most fall on March 27th. Cheer up, you're still And the best there could ever be. Brandon Geoffrey Dick March 9, Ivan It seems like yesterday younger than some trees! ...And happy I really wish you were here with roc. It has taken so many lives 7:02 am. your weight 6 Ibs 2 oz. You happiness! Curtis Dick Jr. Love you boys. From birthday to Inez Paul on March 4th and a Now all we have is know son a mother never forgets lots of Love from Auntie grandma Dail & grandpa Alec, Alec Bob, You were here for reason memories Rose Frank and Myme Titian on March In love and respect of all memories with their child_ (remember Annie, Uncle Dave Spike and Sinker. And pan of that reason was me. The days we spent together 5th. Love tune & Joshua Arc hero and gone Fellow men lost on the ocean your first step, your first rood, and your & cousins March 21 Happy Birthday to Daddy, life isn't what it use to be. ai your Happy Birthday to our grandson May God be with every person first words. When II took you to And words express what & leg. Greg Louie, March 22 Happy Birthday to cult NMÍImraut Dave, Nate Jeffery Frank on March 19 and Happy That is out on the ocean preschool, I stayed until you were ma Squeak Campbell, you guys enjoy your You really meant tome. It is a great loss to all of us Buthday to Frank on March 19. comfortable with the teacher and Special birthday wishes go out Lorna day, from sis Dart, Alec A boys. Daddy, life goes on. Things won't be the same Love from Karen and Thomas Rush. In your special ways. Written by Judith M Johnson classmates, then !muck out of the to Lila Charleson March 18th. by March to Rome. George Louie, And I know you made me strong. I lose you when I had to March 24 - Happy Birthday to You're my daddy, classroom. That's knew) Charleson 20th, to auntie/sister Annie Irene Happy Birthday grandson, love from Daddy, you made me the person I am our uz Evan, have Mn! Love your forever and I will lose you for always. In loving memory of "Big A" let you go out Imo the world. Now 1 meal Smith Mar lath to the twins Claudia and Grandma Dart & grandpa Alec. today. believe you're 16. So my sweet child you ladies. cousins in Nitinaht Lisa, Jolene, Marcia.. -Love forever your baby girl- Gera on the 28th. Have great day March 28 Special Happy And I love you for all you did March 31- Happy Birthday to -Evelyn Thompson- take care and I hope you had a terrific day. A special day for my dad on March 26th, Birthday to our sister Rose Charlie in We still wait for your big black truck to arrive my long lost cuzry bear Ryan Felix. Have Love always your mom, Lil Chooch -ma & Happy Oath birthday dad, Wes Thomas, I Victoria, wishing you the best sis, cops All our memories are so alive good times this I didn't forget Gorge P. Frenk, love you and hope you have a peaceful year. your Happy Birthday granddaughter Charlotte This Poem is dedicated to my Late Husband, To hear your voice, to sec you wave belay. Xox Lisa Happy Belated Birthday to my day, from luny. Happy birthday Grandpa Charlie, from all of us at home in Tsa -Qwa -Supp (Art Thompson) To joyfully watch you misbehave Dorothy L. turned 19 Happy birthday to my one and men Jones - who Wes, love yoga from Shammy. Ahousab. We were so fortunate too have you for a and only Daughter Kohl Swan, on March 12, I Miss You ... I Miss You... on March 1. I would also like to say that l Happy birthday uncle Fredrick March 28 so the twins Gene and We'll hold you in our hearts until the very end. 2004 I sure hope that you enjoyed your I miss your warm eyes, the way you I always loved you not only for what am so proud of you and your Thomas from Shammy. Claudia, Happy Birthday ladies! Have an day My "Kelli -Mar" and many more to listened and cared were, accomplishments. put present and furore. I'd like to wish a Happy lath awesome day from. hind Dart. Forever remembered & missed by the Haggard family come! Love always your dad Larry Swan. 1 miry your kisses and all that we shared But for what I was when I was with you I haw.have lot arcs., of the decisions that Birthday to Shanny Gurl Charlie on the March 29: special Happy Happy baby to James Chester I Miss You... h Miss You... you are making to make sure your son is lath, and to sister -in -law/ auntie Alfredo Birthday to Kelsey Campbell in Victoria, In Memory of our sister Velma Campbell I AKA Sambo in Seatown, have good one! I I dream happy Sr healthy. know it mum be hard Charlie on the 29111. Hope you guys have enjoy your day babe, we'll all be thinking miss your hugs, so reassuring and miss you each morning and of From Daniel, Freda, Kalvin & Shan, being a young mother - but you are doing best wishes on your birthday! Luv shish, of you! March 30 special Happy you each night March 15, 1952 - March 29, 1986 for an excellent job raising my grandnephew. lay. lit wane. na. Chad and steph....Dir Another year has gone by And the momma wespent together Ill I miss your ambo around me and telling Birthday to auntie nine in Vancouver, !f Not a day goes by we don't think of you Born on March I Love you both. Your Aunty Tracy Patsy Mack in Ahousaht, keep adding 20 Dina ova up in Tha 206, I like m holler at take care luv you from us hue al home. always hold dear each day You left so suddenly those years eh! Happy Birthday! From God filled that day with Kelsey Charlie, Cousins Dallas & Brent mull uncle lath, mutt auntie Elmo, bobby March 31: Special Happy Birthday to our I Miss You... "I Love Your and everything will be You left us with a broken heart It is always special April 3- Happy Birthday to in 250. your relations down in the States! You Christian up ilia Miss ya....Slot.. Mom Ina Campbell.. love you mom, I miss all the caring things you did for alright go is }mow who we are! The years by and there a special Because it is also the day our eon, Brent Jones -Charlie, who is Call me Nywoorne lose always Trina wishing you the best from Rose, Darl, me, I Miss You... We would like to wish our dad place God took you home too. taming 7 years old. Love from your sow Laura, Gail, Dorothy, Percy, Squeak and Especially all the evenings you spent "Thank You for being a big pan of my parents and Bear, and your In our hearts for you Always remembered by your brothers & -Tracy. March 5- Happy Birthday to my Richard Mundy Sr a very Happy 67th Bertha and all your grandchildren, great. alone with me life " A Happy memories now, sisters brothers: Dallas Travis. mother, Rosemary Frank. I just want solo Birthday on March 20. Love always your grandchildren! You made me happier than I ever a now a I would also like to wish. very You left daughter and Rose, Darl, Laura, Gail, Percy, Squeak you know I am so matador all your daughter Pearl and son -in -law Dave Hello My name is 11 Taylor, l dreamed to be Missing you, Charlene Thompson granddaughter special happy birthday to a very special accomplishments and for all the guidance Jacobson Sr. would like to wish my son Isaiah Taylor and Mom. link girl Taneeaha Morris will be - you gave when I was growing up. Thank A Happy 429d Birthday to our very Happy Birthday. II yrs has gone by celebrating her birthday on March 18. you Maher for standing by me whether it sister Connie Mundy on March II. Love fast son. I miss you and your brother Tsaqwasuup Happy Birthday T plan. I hope you was through good times or had times. I always your sister Pearl & Brother.. really lots, think of you 2 every day if My Late Husband- T o -5wa- nephews. He loved to give them all a have a wonderful day and another happy December 10, 1948 - March 30, 2003 Dave Jacobson Sr. you can email me boys at l tor, Arthur Ivan Thompson hug and enjoyed making them laugh. & year! Luv from your Aunty / healthy )jtaylar73(íyahao.eom care and favorite times was sharing a 1 would like to wish my grandson take boys through their education when they need passed away at 8:30 p.m. on One of An's Tracy, Cousins: Dallas, Brent A Travis. Thank You "Dad" Nate a belated happy 20th birthday, March LOVE you 2 LOTS peace. March 30,2003 surrounded by the love meal with his family; he brought so 20th, also my brother Dale a belated 38th I was the much laughter too the dinner table. Art Thank you "Dad" for the wisdom you I thank you "Dad" for the awesome trip of his family. believe this

irthday. I would wish son Happy Belated with his kids in also like to my taught me over the years that we spent you gave to Carmen and L You let us greatestg giftg we could have all gees to loved to dance and sing Norman a happy 36th bday on April 2nd 13th B-day Lots always grabbing them together.l know I will cant' these words see just small pan of the world and An. He was very happyha to have his the mornings., and by Maher Joe a happy bday. Also of love Dad, The kids with me and share them with my more o wO cann go anywhere in the children and other family members with making them dance with him include mymL father. Ken happy 78th Agen, Purdue. arearc gait" children. world because there is so much to see him on his final days. During his final would say "Dad you such. dy. Love you all and iamh.ng youyo u all Adonna, Grant days with An was surrounded by and his comeback was "if I'm. gale. II thank you "Dad" for all the family and experience. I too will give my on good year. Lorraine heisted . and the Wefts your times we shared together. You taught me children that opportunity to see the love, so many of you made him very you're a Beck because I'm dad" Special Hap,Happy belated Birthday to family. happy. Ile loved singing his cultural There was a one An ended . : pill the importance of family and I too will world and experience it as you did with XOXOXOXO. with his carry on these strong family values and songs with his family. Ile enjoyed conversation on r the phone saying "I sure love you" promise to teach my children the way Thank you "Dad" for being such a good getting shaved everyday by all his children without I'd like to take this time, to wish my Happy 1st Birthday arc the kind of memories we will you taught me. grandfather to my children, You gave daughters. He loved all his visitors, Those wife "Euphmsia", a very, very Happy to Travis David who came to lay with cherish forever. This is announcement of my Thank you "Dad" for all your them so much love, hugs and kisses. I especially the ones 22nd Anniversary I lose Edgar Joseph. him in had and reminisce. Ile loved I want to thank all the people who granddaughter, born to Thomas John on April 3rd. continuous support when I struggled u too will be the best grandparent to my you now, as I I'm Rom March 29, humour and laughter until the end. Most supported me and my family during the box (Hesquiaht -son of Vincent did then. standing a single grandchildren because you taught me 2003. Mother: all, he requested that we renew our loss of my late husband There were John Ambrose and Sandra B. beside you so you can get better again. You showed me to be a stronger parent that it is so important to love and hug of Amelia Joseph. March day I hundreds of phone calls, people, letters, Ambrose) and Amanda Canute of With all my love Alfred "Bun" Dick. for my 2 beautiful children and to never your grandchildren. wedding vows on 25th.. Father: Ronald will always cherish. cards, flowers that were sent. We really Duncan Granddaughter was born on give up, know matter how hard it gets, I I thank you "Dad" for all the numerous Edgar, We love express how hard and appreciate your kind words I read the March 8, 2004 at 6:40 pm at Duncan too will support my children and give roses you gave to my mother, sisters and Words cannot you so much son. has been for our cards and letters today and think my General Hospital, weight -7Ihs tor. and Happy Anniacrsary to my Lovely, them strength just as you taught Inc boo. I. I know I will never forget the beauty emotional this past year Love Mommy & Daddy and family. We lost the "rock" of our family. husband was sure respected and loved by is tardy. Farrah Bobby lari Lucky, Luscious wife, From your I thank you "Dad" for all the numerous of a rose. grandparents, aunts & uncles. by so many people. I also want to thank all er neAnna-Lee Canute- Ambrose. Handy, Handsome Husband. talks and encouragement you gave me Most of all, I thank you for being my Art was the one who held or together who brought food to our 1 supporting and encouraging all of us on a the people i when I needed a shoulder to cry on or to "DAD" for the past 17 years. love you March 14 -A basis Ile expressed his great spirit, home and cooked for Art's funeral. March 4- be guided in the right direction. I will and will always have you close to my daily special Birthday Klecol Kleco! I will let the community Happy also do this with my children. heart and I will always talk about you to honesty, humor, sadness, happiness and wish for our in the near future when our family 4th k:` Thank you "Dad" for the continuous my children and remind them of the most of all true love. [ thank him know sweetie pie, for the beautiful 18 years we will be having a potlatch ìe celebration Birthday support throughout my education. I greatest grandpa they had everyday Meagan. We love of Art's life. This o when I will to Ota know now how important I needed your had spent together. you girl! You're and traditionally thank all of you. handsome March 16 - Happy Birthday auntie words of wisdom when it was hard to Love forever, your daughter Everyone knew Art as being cultural the best! Love With respect and Love, Charlene . 'Art the nephew March 9 -A big Birthday wish to our Bernice! We love you so much. Xox finish a paper or write my lecture. Ito Aloha Names Charles. artistic. Not everyone knew Mom &Dad & his Dallas! sister Martina. Wow you're 18 Mar your nieces Lisa, Marcia. Jolene & the will be there to support my children family mart. Ile loved to play with Thompson Bar. kids grendkids. children, grandchildren, nieces and Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 - Page 17 Page 16 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 Summary description of an Infant Development Worker Nuu shah -nulth Registry & Treaty Information _ Career Opportunities - q"ï- rah- to -mis Events An IDW will: whose baby or child may have or may Regìstedng events are very important, Community Make family home visits for families not have a delay or a disability, IDW'. Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as possible. You The Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce is seeking a knowledgeable, experienced and who have babies and young children to encourage parents in their parenting role must complete the paternal consent for negorran.n Statement of Band Affiliation Family Memorial Potlatch motivated individual to manage the NEW Pacific Rim Regional Visitor Centre Louie age 6 years as they know their baby or child better bon and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these consent forms can be located at the junction of the Tofino/Ucluelet Highway and Highway 4 together West, East, North, South Discuss infant than anyone else. We are a family obtained through your Band Once or at the NTC Office. Registration takes 6 - 8 Elders, Chiefs, Family & Friends from the and early child with existing visitor information functions. strength based Program and family weeks. & States Side. We would like to invite you to a Memorial Potlatch development; which includes: communication, gross and fine motor centred. MANAGER INFORMATION SERVICES er& Are you wishing to transfer m another Band? Write to the Band you want as we remember our: Dad "Philip Louie Sr^ a Veteran who was to transfer trim once accepted you will need to complete a consentyour to transfer form, skills, social and behaviour If you have any questions or are The incumbent will: pan of the Council & Politics etc. Our brother Cyril; a paraplegic also, notify the Band you are currently in and In them know your inventions. Offer Ages and Stages Questionnaire a interested in accessing our program t, interview, train, super rse and motivate staff; Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate certificates who took part in the "Walk Run Wheel Athon," "Canoe Quest from screening tool for development please feel free to give an Infant Develop new and innovative marketing programs to up date the Indian Registry Lists. A consent form needs to be completed for any Ahousat to Victoria to Tahola, Noah- Bay /1996/1997" "Choices". If necessary and with a parent's Development Worker a call. Provide membership services and develop new revenue streams; name changes permission, an IDW will make or receive Jackie Warts Sr. IDW & Supervisor - Meet progressive revenue targets; Our Brother Randy; a fisherman, tree planter; for sharing & giving Are you turning 18 soon? If you would like your own registration number then you referrals depending on what the family Southern Region 724 -5757 or 1- Monitor spending to remain within budgetary targets; to many people. have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes 6- 8 weeks (no longer may benefit from. Examples of referrals 888- 407 -4888 Work effectively and professionally with a variety of external officials and animate). On April 03, 2004 @ Ahousat BC @ 12 noon. include: Speech and Language Jennifer Miller -IDW - Central Region organizations; and, Little Indian Registry Administrator at All documents are to be submitted to Rosie Anyway enquires or questions please call: Pathology, Physiotherapy, Occupational 725 -2396 or 1- 866 -901 -3367 Communicate effectively. Ditidaht, AllallahI.11uu- cycles and TlaO-gd- the NTC Office, with the exception of Therapy, Community Living Supported Pamela Webster - IDW'- Northern Roo fired Oualifcatt aht. Contact these First Nations directly. To have exam card issued through NTC Philip "Guy" Louie @ (250) 812 -9564 Child Care, General Region 283-2012 (until March 19111, Supervisory management training and experience these four First Nations please have your Indian Registry Administrator fax Melodic Louie @ (250)920 -5951 from Physicians/Paediatrician, Social Demonstrated financial management skills approval and your information to coming into the office if possible. Thomas -2555 2004) prior Vivien @ (250)670 Worker/Family Care Workers, Strong interpersonal skills Does your First Nation have their membership code in place? If so, and you Pamela Matthew- IDW - Nanhem We thank -you all, and look forward to seeing on April 3rd. Community Health Nurses, Mental Excellent organizational skills with accuracy to detail would like the above events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP" Men it is Region (March 2291' to April 5, 2004) ¡Auntie llna Campbell, Meroina Jones, Ike Campbell, Guy Louie, Melodic Health/Clinical Counsellors Healing Ability m meet deadline EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as wart Ruby Ambrose - IDW - Northern Louie, Vivien Thomas. Protein Ihrepists. Excellent communication skills Your First Nation needs your current address and phone number so they can Region (returns after April 5, 2004) Strong word contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. Although we work along with families processing, spreadsheet and database skills Ability to deliver formal classroom and on -site training First Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your convenience. TLA- O- QUI -AHT TRIBE MEMBERS Basketball results The basketball games were under way on Related experience Monday morning at 8;00 am at Dover If you are not receiving "Inside Tla- o- qui -aht" newsletter please Nanaimo Girls perform the Ahousaht Provision of acceptable references Ahousaht Bay high school and Woodlands and at call in ASAP. This mailing list is also used for Welcome Dance Way to go gals and (250) 670 -9563 - Fax: (250) 670 -9696 your address John Barsby at 12:00 the last games were Please forward your application, resume and references, which must miss. guys. Kleco kleco to Chief Billy Keitlah Ahousaht, B.C. VOR IAO " important tribal mailouts you may not want to scheduled for 8:00 daily. We had arrive o- later -than Wednesday March 31st 2004 to: General Delivery ä Jr for the use of your dance. The evening pm Forward your address to: Carla Moss c/o Tla- o- qui -aht First volunteer corekeepers, timekeepers and Riley Views Treasurer, Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, wrapped up by the Ahousaht Treaty VOR thirty second clock keepers 'deco to Rick Ditidaht First Nation Nations, Box 18, Tofino, B.C., 2Z0 teaman recognizing the Box 7, Ucluelet, BC, VOR 3A0 Lindholm, Melinda Swan, Jane Thomas, 1- 888 -745 Fax: (250) 745 -3332 Phone: 250-725-2765, email: cmossoisland.net organizing committees, Gord Campbell, OR: email: [email protected] -3366- Carla Webster, Luke Swan ln, Freida Ake". Fax: 250-725 -4233 atto: Carla Moss Luke Swan Sr., John Campbell, Melinda only those for an will Port Alberni, B.C.. V9Y 7M8 Note: candidates short-listd interview receive an PO Box 340 Thomas, Jack, Marla 1 Swan, Darrell Campbell, Janet Mack, Colima Dennis, Megan acknowledgement of their application. Rick Lindholm, Harvey Robinson, Cindy Kalacoclavale, Cindy CHIEF AND COUNCIL NOMINATIONS / ELECTIONS Dennis, Steve Frank, Angie Dennis, Ehattesaht a Dennis, Cher White, and head cook Kayla Lucas, Joyce Smith, Amy lack. NTC FAMILY SERVICE WORKER FOR WESTCOAST 1-888-761-0155 - Fax: (250) 761-4156 for Ka:'yu:4'h' /Cite :ktles7Ctlb' First Nations have been Charles Thomas Sr. The Ahousaht treaty Patti Campbell, Evelyn Charlie, April PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 w.a scheduled as follows: also recognized Chief lames Swan Jr. The Nuu -chah -notch Community and Human Services (CHS) is White. Sandra White, Doris Robinson, and Chief Keith Arco for helping our seeking full -lime Family Service Worker to join the Child Welfare Advance Poll Thursday, March 11, 2004 Lamella Milburn, Julie Morris, Sandy youth. KLECO KLECO. Program Team. This position provides support to at -risk Nuu -chah- Hesquiaht First Nation ELECTION Date Friday, March 19, 2004 Sam, Ilene George, Robyn Samuel, Joyce g P P We are so grateful for Jacob Thomas & 1- 877 -232 -1100 - Fax: (250) 670 -1102 A to moved in the last while, please contact Patrick, Cher White, Craig George, Paul MOM children and families in the Tofino and Ucluelet area. note our people: If you have Heine, for the use of their home on PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. VOR 2Z0 Frank Ir, Crystal Sam, Connie Charles. . Responsibilities will also include: us with your most current address... either by snail mail or the Toll Free Saturday March I Ith We had a huge Traces Charleson. number 1- 888 -817 -8716 amount of people who helped prepare for Provide support services to Nuu- chah -nulth families and children who Klan to the admissions people who Hupaeasath` First Nation the banquet, Kleco Klee° to yon. Kleco violence; witness volunteered their time, Lil Webster, Annie - -1232 Klein to tamale Adams who done so (250) 724 -4041 Fax: (250) 724 ATTENTION UCHUCKLESAHT DESCENDANTS Irene Smith, Marion Campbell, Brent To work with Social Workers from both Ministry of Child and Family much for the banquet and organizing the PO Box 211 Pon Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Will all of those people, who are descendants dale Uchucklesaht First Nation, Campbell, Pearl Michael, Cheryl Development and CHS; prep, picking up pots and shopping and PLEASE contact Tina Robinson at the Uehucklesaht Office. Asa part of our pre- Campbell, Gladys Swan, Bernice Sabbas, Group and individual support and/or recreational work on issues as identified so much mom. Kleco Kleco laconic.lac i . Hull- ay -aht Nation treaty process, we are contacting people who have a direct bloodline and seeking Doreen Sabbas, Crystal Campbell, Fint Kleco to Rebecca All for your by Social Workers; their interest in transferringf intoi the Uchucklesaht Tribe for the purpose3 rpo of gaininga Candice Sabbos, Kayla Little, Barbara 1- 888 -644 -4555 - Fax: (250) 728 -1222 donation of plates cutlery etc.. kleco to To provide education on peer and family issues; any right. Phone - 250.724.1832 n umb Free - 1Uchuoklooaht Sutherland, Courtenay Louie, Christy Fad PO Box 70 Bam6eld, B.C. VOR IRO Sal &Louie Frank for your donation of We cord names, addressee numbers all Womb! descendants The &phone of Dick , Cheyenne Sam, Pauline Charlie, To work closely with a range of professionals (Le, teachers and counsellors). potatoes, Kleco to Joe & Anita Campbell Tribe has now initialled an Agreement lin Principle with BC Canada Joyce Smith, Kayla Lucas, Traci Swan, Qualifications: 724 -1832 for your donation of roast, Kleco to Peter Ko:'}v:'k't'h' /Che:k't0eS7et'h' Now we need to hear from you! Please contact the office at: Phone: (250) Gord Campbell, ('crises Jack, Bob Dick, degree or Diploma in the human services field with recent related John and Richard Thomas for the fresh Bachelor's (250) 332 -5259 - Fax: (250) 332 -5210 Fax: (250) 724 -8106 Address: PO Box 1118, Pon Alberni, BC, V9Y 7L9 Jody Dick, Kaaba Dennis, Bnnenay fish, Kleco to Larry Swan, Darrell expedence. General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. VOP 110 Williams, Mia Chadeson, Charles Campbell, Gord Campbell and Ahousaht Counselling skills, with training in mediation and conflict resolution. A big THANK YOU to Ucluelet First Nation members Thomas Sr. Vivian Thomas, Lana John, Fisheries dear for the clams, Kleco to LII Several years of exposure to a First Nations work environment Preference Who have called our office to inform us of the whereabouts of "lost" members from Pasty Mack. Roberta Adams, Lisa Mowachaht / Muchalaht Webster for the buns Oka to Rosie will he given to a person with Native ancestry. our band list. For year& we have been trying to locate some of them! It's safe to say, Sabbas, Lori & Judy Campbell, Matilda (250) 283 -2015 - Fax: (250) 283 -2335 Swan for your donation of fresh bread, and traditions. we have found everyone! We are happy about this! McGreath, Gentry Frank, Bonnie Frank, Knowledge of Nuu -chah -nulth values, culture klem to the Campbell family for the PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO AND thank you to members, who keep our office up-to -date with addresses, email Brenda & Angus Campbell, Louie Frank -Must have a vehicle and valid driven licence. fresh fruit, kleco to Roye John for the Nuchatlaht First Nation and phone numbers! Sr, Maureen Frank, Harvey & Doris - Provide acceptable references and criminal record check. « «w « « «.« «. « « « « « «. Juice, Kleco to those who contributed to (250) 332-5908 -Fax: (250) 332 -5907 Robinson. I apologize for missing Ability to work flexible hours. the banquet. ONE OF THE IMPORTANT THINGS HAPPENING - IT IS ELECTION YEAR! anyone who has sacrificed thew time to at 724 -3232 PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 Kleco Kleco to the cooks Charles For further information contact Charlotte Rampanen help us with the tournament, kleco kleco Thomas Sr, Janet Mack, Erica Mack, Send applications by March 3181.2 114 to: We are having elections for Council this year, so it is important to keep in touch with to everyone. Tla- o-qui -aht First Nations Charity Mack, Josephine Touch Mack. Nuu- chahmulth tribal Council, PO Box 1383, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2 the band office for the madam. Klan Kleco to The Ahousaht Joe & Anita Campbell, Sidney Sam Sr, Fax: (250) 723-0463 (250) 725 -3233 - Fax: (250) 725.4233 «r «« « ««n « « « « «. Administration Council for your Louie Frank Jr, Peter Frank, John O Email te)(auuchahnult.org PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. VOR 2Z0 CONTACT: Vi Mundy for treaty Updates announcements of meetings, AT (250) contributions towards the Frank, Samuel & Roberta Adams, (Word 97 attachments accepted) 726 -2414, email address: ,mtnd)Wi island net or cell: (250) 726 -5478 much appreciated. Freddie Adams, Robert Allen. Enna Kleco to Roye John for all your time and Toque. Nation thorn, Lil Webster, Sal Frank Carol TO ALL TSESHAHT MEMBERSHIP: efforts you made towards the (250) 726-4230 - Fax: (250) 726-4403 Thomas, Francis Campbell, Gera Swan, WestCoast Native Health Care Society tournament. PO Box 759 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 Please remember when you register your child(ren) with NTC you must Leona John, Terry Charlie, lanice Kleco Kleco to all the people who 6151 Russell Place, Port Alberni still register your child(ren) to the Band. I do not have names that NTC has Campbell, Ivey Campbell, Bella donated to the trophies. The Native Health Care Society regular to if you're one of these members please contact me for Band membership Campbell, Doris Robinson, Coda lack Al the March 18, 2004 WestCoast Tseshaht First Nation donators are all listed with the tournament papers as we administer our own membership and only those people on Tabitha Thomas. Board meeting, Kara -in Services, a local contractor was awarded the Toll Free: I- 888 -724 -1225 - Fax: (250) 724 -4385 our list is Tseshaht. I do not issue status cards this is done only with Rosie Klan to the set-up contract to provide staffing services for Tsawaayuus (Rainbow Gardens) 1218 Pon V9Y Thank you to Royal Bark of Canada PO Box Alberni, B.C. 7MI Little or Mel Broker. Feel free to contact me at lisagalliotxhaw.ca or call me crews Gord Campbell, Lori Campbell, 9, 2004. Nanaimo for your donations. effective April at 1-866-724-4229. Floyd Campbell, Louie Frank in increase Representative Mr. Marcel thank you for The Board maintains their position that contracting services will Uchucklesaht Tribe Ahousaht boys team and Ahousaht TSESHAHT FIRST NATION CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTRE helping sell sweaters and pop at the stability and flexibility with regard to service provision at Tsawaayum (250) 724 -1832 - Fax: Want,' and Lady Stow, Skylar (250) 724 -1806 opening on Sunday Klao Kleco Marcel. Open to anyone interested in learning more about Tseshaht history. 5000 Campbell, Varlet Campbell, Cheryl (Rainbow Gardens). PO Box 1118 Pon Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Tsawaayuus Mission Rd. - Chi- chu -aht House/ Tseshaht Treaty office. Campbell, Lyle Campbell, Applications for all positions will be available in the the We have a toll Ra number available for Tseshaht members (which also houses our Rainy Robinson, Cher White, Craig Kleco Kleco to all individuals kitchenette from Monday, March 22, 2004 until Friday, March 26, 2004 Ucluelet First Nation membership and Natural Resources Office. 16 you want your addresses included for George, John Campbell, Melinda Swan, who sacrificed their time to help from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Contracted positions will include RN's, (250) 726 -7342 - treaty updates and Tribal bulletins call us (email: cap@iseshahtcom) with your Kayla & Nora Lucas, Crystal Campbell, the youth of British Colombia LPN's, Direct Care Staff, Cooks, Dietary Services, Housekeeping, Fax: (250) 726-7552 address. 1- 866- 724 -4225. Darrell Campbell, O Judy Charlie, especially Ahousaht youth. Laundry, Activities and Maintenance. Hours of operation: Monday Friday 8;15 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (Except holidays) Klein to Willie Mack, Angus PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. VOR 3A0 From the Ahousaht Basketball The WestCoast Native Health Care Society would like to thank all staff for their For mom information contact us at (250) 7244229 Campbell, and Harvey Robinson for the committee continued provision of quality care to the Residents. or toll her at 1- 866 -724 -4229. use of your trucks for Sunday. Page 18 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 Ha- Shilth -Sa - March 25, 2004 - Page 19 Remembering Peter Joe 'I Community Events and Celebrations Alls Fliscellançous Petra Lawrence Joe, 59, a Suquamish TO ALL THE AHOUSAHT YOUTH, THE WELLNESS YOUTH FOR SALE: Native designed HOUSE FOR SALE: To Tseshaht 20, 2003 in Seattle. jewellery; silver, copper, gold engraving, ember, 2 recently died December a CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13-16, 2004 HAS BEEN POSTPONED CLASSIFIED bdrm nibs.. He was born in Pon Alberni, British UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CONTACT CONNIE tone setting. Contact Gordon Dick by renovated, quiet location. Open to Columbia, to Wilson and Bella (Watt) MANUEL OR NANCY TITIAN 250.670 -9589, OR 250 -670.2560, phone 723 -9401. Allloniol6e Employment Wanted/ reasonable offers. Avail. July 1. Call Joe. On October 9, 1976, he married PUBLIC NOTICE: WANTED I am looking for someone to Annie @ 723 -9706 after 5 p.m Geraldine J. Ross, a member of the make Abalone buttons. Call 723 -7134. D &M AUTOCLEAN Services Offered HOUSE FOR SAI F to TFN member d y Veronica On behalf of Dick, Michelle FOR SALE: Carvings for sale. you Suquamish Tribe. If "WE'LL DO YOUR DIRTY WORK" T S.C. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving on Esowita Reserve. Newly added I James, Chuck Jack & their families, we Mn Joe worked with the Department of are interested in native carvings such as: Automobile cleaning and renewal. And hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Kim suite. Views amen & forest. would like to invite you & your family to Health and Social Services in Seattle and coffee table tops, clocks, plaques, 6" CARS - TRUCKS RIM - BOATS. Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, Info: (250) 725 -3482. join us as we CELEBRATE the f Belltown for 14 years as an outreach tinerns. canoes, leave message for 7429 Pacific Rim Highway. Phone 720. B.C. Phone: (250) 724 -3975. PRICED TO SELL. 14 R. X 70 ft. MEMORY of H. Thomas Dick (July 20, Mickey 724-8609 Box worker for the homeless and Native '1* Charlie at or c/o 2211. FOR IILRE Pickup tuck and driver. Princeton 1993 Mobile Ho,,, 2 1942 -Aug. 24, 2002)& Tyson Jack 40, VOP2A0 B.C. 1 12 R. Americana Al the time of his death, he &hallos. FOR SALE: 1999 Safari'' Van - 7 Need something transported or towed? Bedroom, plus X 18 ft. addition, (June 3, 2000 -Jan. 26, 2002). was attending Softie Community FOR SALE; Genuine Authentic basket passenger, excellent condition - $12,000 Transport/move fumitare, fridge, stoves, Located at Spoof lake Mobile Home College. SATURDAY AUGUST 28th, 2004 weaving gross. Linda Edgar, phone 250- (ORO). Contact (250) 726 -2446 or fax outboard amen. boat, or Park Can be moved, relocated By River, Wah -1622, Ile was a member of the Chief Seattle tom tito for their new omen get them Tswana. Gold -meesh Gym 741 (250) 726 -2488. travel trailer towedf ea or moved. By the km appointment only. NO AGENTS! Club and the Catholic Church. Ile jobs, and do whatever else they needed (Time yet to be determined) BASKET WEAVING FOR SALE: FOR SALE: MotoMater Cartop & by the hour. Call 250- 724-5290, Phone: 72A5290. enjoyed making frames for family to get on their feet. Grad Hat Regalia, Baskets, Weaving Carrier Good Condition. Offers, call BOARDROOMS FOR RENT: Al the photos 'Eureka Advisory for Diaries. as .11 as Native American an works. Joe's supervisor. Dorella Owens, said his ADAM FRED MEMORIAL POTLATCH material, specializing in Maquina Ilan 723 -3880. Tseshaht Administrative Buildings, Pon Governance. and Constitutions (forming A funeral Mass was held December 27, presence is missed during this cold time As our sontro her focused allot of his personal life to his culture, we feel that it is Earrings. Available to teach al Will do professional bodywork and Alberni. For more information call the governments). ..star Harry Lucas, at 2003 at St. owes Catholic Church in of year Meats, he usually provided important to say good -bye to his presence here. earth, but to also celebrate the conferences and workshops. Cali Julie painting. Over la years experience. Tseshaht First Nations Office al (250) 724 -1494. Poulsbo. Interment was at the blankets to clients. Dorella says she joining of him with ancestors. Knowing our son /brother would want s to feed our Joseph (250) 729 -9819. Marcel Ibn and (250) 720 -0155, 724 -1225 or toll free I- 888 -724-1225. CHAR -NULTH NATIVE Suquamish Tribal Cemetery. Memorial rarely questioned Joe as to where he got people and thank all those who came and shared stories, hugs, tars during the time FOR SALE: carved whale teeth, whale FOR SALE: 1989 Ford Lanoline 17 NUU- FOR RENT: A non -profit organization has LANGUAGE: Transcribing in phonetics donations may be made to the Chief the blankets -just 'Where's Peter with of our loss, we feel that it is important to set this special day as early as possible. bones and bear teeth. passenger bus. Auto, runs great. 55500 rooms to rat, by the day, mock or month. - for meetings, research projects, personal Seattle Club, 419 Oakland Ave. S. No. the blanketsT' she remembers. We therefore have decided to hold a feast for our family, friends and ask that each of WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, obo 723 -2308. Vary reasonable rates for Room & Hoard. us to man who a. Hourly rates. Phone Harry Lucas al is a Boardroom available 508 Smile. WA 98104. Because of his massive resources and you join remember our young for we all knew him. mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt FOR SALE - 1997 Fond F350, I ton, Also. then for On January 29, 2005 at the Maht Mahs Gym, beginning at 10:00 We will 724 -1494. rent For more information phone 723-6511. Genii Joe, on behalf of the family, knowledge of the community, Joe is p.m. made beads. Lv. msg. For Steve & Elsie crew cab with dallies and a/c, 55,000 close the doors to hold our opening ceremonies; we will then serve lunch at 12:00 LANGUAGE CI OSSUS: at 3 Suite, hat, anted to thank everyone who helped irreplaceable, Owens rays. John at 604- 833 -3645 or c/o #141 -720 km. $13,900. 735 -0833 FREE FOR RENT: bdrm Bsmt noon. If you wish to help us or have any questions regarding this, we ask that you Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor - hotwater, hydro, blinds, w/d hookup. Us, with the funeral and the meal. She Overwhelmed with work, Joe recruited 6" St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. FOR SAI F: 1990 Ford 2 wd I ton crew contact Gina Pearson (mom) at 723 4727, or Darla., Pans (grandma) 724 -4873, or Tat Tatosh. Monday and Wednesday phone incl., Port Alberni old hospital especially wanted to thank the cooks and another Native American, Rosemary FOR SALE: Native painting. Call cab on propane. $2500. 735 -0833. lisle Watts (auntie) 724 -4987, or Alfred Fred (father) at 723 -2042. Nights. 7 pm to 9 pro. (Bring own area. $750 /month. Available Sept. 1st the clam diggers who made the Martinez as an outreach worker eight Bruce Nookemus (250) 728 -2397 FOR SALE: 1995 Honda Accord V6 your pen & Parenting Skills for Phone 723 -0308. wonderful possible. Gent and the family years ago According to Martinez, she Memorial Potlatch - The House of the late Saiyatchapis (Chuck Whovultheeatuk - Sandra Howard, Omen)/ door sedan. Fully loaded; paper). Mow achaht Cedar Weaver. Hats, Caps, Parents & Tots, Fridays from 3 4 pm ROOM & BOARD (OPPORTUNITY)' also thank everyone who came to the and tor could have moved up in their mood leather seats, A/C, and high Sam), Invite you to the Maht Mahs Gym, Saturday February 5, Pouched Baskets, Mats, and Roses for EVERYONE IS WELCOME. cum kleco. Looking for Adult tenants for August 1 funeral and the meal and those who careers -we aright here we mileage (highway mostly) Second but Sale. Price Negotiable. Barter or Trade and September 1, (3 available), Non- 2005 10:00 a.m. To honour the lives of family: Saiyatchapis, Harry Edward I toot h. Certified Linguist. couldn't make it, we all understand. wanted to be" helping Native Americans Ph: 250.283 -7628. owner. Must sell $8900 firm. Call smoking & non- dnnking Home. Located Sam, Phyllis Sam, Stephanie Sam, Dakkota Rain McFarlane TSAWAAYUUS: SHARE YOUR (So sorry 1 haven't got this in the paper and making difference. conail 0001ell, hotmad coal Janice or Matt at (250) 884 -7575. M Port Alberni (south), close to bus stop. TALENTS WITH YOUR ELDERS: ooner, but I thought it was taken care of "We are on the streets a lot We hit a big Clean private room. Tenants must be Chieftainship Seating of the Rush Family on November 27, 2004 Volunteers required for the following: Sorry) population of the homeless, the low - Marine clean & responsible. $350 /month - Hydro, at 11:00 a.m. at the Alberni Athletic Hall ,Give demonstrations ',and or Loch In Memory Peter Joe: Urban come, the hard -to-serve," Martinez cable and Internet access included. 1. t,.. basket weavingg caning. painting, etc. Indian social worker says. Before Joe, urban Indians 'here A, (References Required). Call 250 -723- /)C +!., RIATIaORSME 1992 - 25 foot Raider. entertainment. lute also need cultural 5503 for info. Social worker Peter Joe, a man loved by the least ones to he serviced b Y DSHS.S Regional Capacity Building Sessions Aluminum cabin. open fore and all deck. Contact Darlene Erickson ai 724 -5655. Con Medical Equipment such as many, passedpa away on December 20 at They didn't come in; they didn't trust the WANTED: adjustable outboat bracket tandem WASTED: Nuchahu- -ninth women that "Building Better Services With Communities" wheelchairs etc. Can be dropped offal the age Inc Joe affectionately referred government offices. There was a barn'. g galvanized [miler. $19900 without bay: would like to join my exciting team of "Peter broke down those barriers. Peter Presented RUNS. (Finance, Usma, Nursing & Social Development) the Tseshaht Band Office. 5000 Mission to as Father Joe, crated the Native engine. $29,900 with 2001 - 225 Mom Mary Kay Independent Sales, not was a landmark for breaking down those Regular dates have been set for these regional sessions so that you can "plan ahead" ...flame* Janes Swan Road, Pon Alberni. Contact Grail K. Gs American Outreach Program 14 years Optima. Call Roger Frnceur 723 -4005 pyramid. For more information please barriers." Now things have changed. and ensure that your staff are able to attend. AHOUSAHT NATIVE ARTIST at 724-0225. ago tit provide Department of Social and )IOArFORSALE MV Ropo -no license. phone me, Rosales Brown @ (250)3855 "The community has been hit hard These meetings will be held on the first Monday and Tuesday of the month as Original paintings, and carvings. (can FOR SALE: Beautiful Native Design Health Services (DSHS) assistance to the 40' fiberglass. Ex- freezer troller, Fully 9906. because he is the one man who didn't indicated below: maven:le enders) Dress. New condition. Size 5 -7. 724- Native American population equipped. Freezer system only 2 years FIRST AID TRAINING. Canadian Red smy in the office - he went tit them. We Further agenda information will he mailed directly to your offices. P.O. " 84 - Ahousaht`` BC. - VOR-IA0 3049. Prior to the Native American Outreach old. Harold Little (250) 670 -2477. Cross Certified First Aid Instructors became more aware of what the needs Any questions, please phone Charlene ling at 724-5757. home (250)670 -2438 cell (250)731- FOR SALE: Custom built food can Program, very few Native Americans FOR SALE - 40' Ex- troller and Spring Lavern and Alex Frank are available to really are for the people." Regional Capacity Building Sessions - Dates for loot 5304. ouo coal with grill, deep fryer, sink, water pump, received DSHS assistance. Fourteen nets made to order. Call Robot Johnson teach First Aid to your group, once, or wihayvalbemi.net lots of storage. I owner. $6500, oho began Describing Peter Inc with tears in her Southern Region Central Region Nortbern Region Sr (250) 724 -4799, and years ago, Joe his career there by community. Classes can have up to 24 eyes, Martinez says, "He was the April 5 &6 May 3 &4 SALE: Area "G" AI Troll License 724 -0383. handing out sack lunches from the back FOR students. Phone (250) 725 -3367 or (250) simplest and most honorable man I have September October November 37.5 ft. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250- WANTED: Sager Sewing Machine to of his Bronco at Pike Place Market. 726 -2604 more information. David for bay. Please call 724 -4987 Ben a at the ever worked with" 670 -9573 or leave message Along with the lunches Joe gave out his tlauck-wQBt SWEEPY'S CLEANING SERVICES: Peter Joe behind his Ahousaht Administration Office at 250- MISSING: White, toddler size Canada business card. Soon alter, Native left Geraldine, wife Llha:tkaast Come a,Vatwa ARLO CLASSIFIED CONTINUED Samantha Gus: Need some Cleaning on back. of 27 yeas, two sons, three daughters, a 670 -9563. jersey with "C. Little, #99" Americans began showing up at Joe's done? enough time? Good FOR SALE 38 1/2 ft "C" license for Don't have Jersey of sentimental value taken from a DSHS office at 2106 Second Avenue stepson a brother, two sisters, 13 Employment Wanted / Services Offered r .r rates. Call 723.7645 or lave a menage Am.*r $10,000. Donald Mundy (250) 720- Pon Alberni home Call 724 -6434 or grandchildren and hundreds of Native Joe would help them get apartments or no al @ 724 -2763. W down, dishes, Americas who need a wann blanket or 5841. 724-2935 with information. treatment for drug or alcohol addiction,. New Used Barclay vacuuming, laundry, walls, shelves, etc. cord. a helping hand A Joe Mart FOR SALE: & WOOD FOR SALE' $80 per assist with any necessary paperwork; find Rissa Rae sica, Custodial/ Janitorial certified. Written by Keith Vance, Real Change TRADITIONAL DUGOUT CANOES Sound Sockeye Nets, (250) 923 -9864. Leave a message @ 723 -1129, Deep V Commercial house keeping/ home AlllhCArVIVBJ WANTED: 18' - 19' Fiberglass FOR SALE; TREK 800 Unisex - Fishing Boat, Soft Top, (Double Eagle, making certified A Food safe, Mountain Bike, brand new condition Nuu -chah -nulth Healing Project CALL: /err+vauw Dale or Barb @ GROWING THE CIRCLE Silver, RUM amala Hourst0,, etc). Call (used 3 times). Blue and NUU -CHAH -NULTH TRADITIONAL TEACHINGS NANRN -0141111 ü COMMUNICATIONS GROUP: Video wheel -rack included. IRI07t}AU Mina Me Ow. Tau 250- 283 -7149. kickstand and back March 26 & 27 x50.,295,.,6 e AlImARMADñw55 CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, /musk / CD -Rom or DVD production, $350.00. Call 724 -3420. PORIALRIRNIAC website design or enhancement, book PEARL WARREN BLOC, 606 12111 Avenue South, SEATTLE or teach how to build canoe. Call Harry FOR SAI F; 4 I/2' x 9' pool table. 2 Elegant Advantage Decorating relation, marketing Storytelling, Traditional teachings, crafts. and Healing Project updates, Lucas 724-1494. publishing, public years old, $2000. 728 -3537. and Catering Services George C. John Jr. and training. Top quality professional Friday March 26. 5.110- 9:00 par, Dinner provided FOR SAI .F. 25' Bayliner powered by FOR RENT: Equipment for power Tracey Robinson @ homc:723-857 1 , productions at very reasonable rates. Saturday March 27, 10:00 ant -3:OXl pm, larrch provided LES loweleM me* mar 350 Chev with Volvo leg. Excellent point and DVD presentations. Projector SAM r; Margaret Robinson @ home:723 -0789. warm Randy Fred, 530 Cadogan Street, FOR MORE RIFO CALL Jody Olsson 604- 254 -9972, or 604 - 312-6539 CONS"l'RLICT ION orww o..rro.+rv+ti .., condition. $11,000. 735 -0833. Contact and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit We do all ce : Weddings. VssISS. D.R.a. SE. DO Do Name° BC V9S IT4; Tel. 250-741- or Vina Robinson at (250) 731.6271 sas.firsqs. FOR SALE: 471 Motor, low hours, required. Telephone: 250 -724 -5290. Showers, Graduations, Banquets, 'halo . Ism excellent naming condition. Can be seen 0153; e-mail: raashrmra . Chum! WANTED: An old spanking strap Nuurha&nulth Lane! players are invited to Bunches, Dinners,' Super Host &Food running. 724-1105. TOOUART BAY CONVENIENCE from the Residential era and any re. no mum Safe Certified" Designs Located on Muckleshoot Easter Stickgarnes Represent FOR SALE: 30' Earl Hull Gillnetter with STORE: Open Year round! pictures from CT Hilton in Port Alberni First Nations Graphics. Specializing lash Reserve, Status cigs available. known as 9, 10 11, PROFESSIONAL available for 2 nets (I sockeye & I dog salmon). 724- in the years 1964165/66. Later April & 2004 Vinyl Deals. (Custom Proprietor. in Native 1105. (250) 726 -8306. Shirley Mack Hilton Elementary and ìs now Double Elimination - 5250.00 Entry Workshops/ Conferences. Dealing Fee -4 -6 players -E C I HONS Made All Sizes). All types of Naive Circles/Retreats/ Canoe Journeys. MISSING - 30 HP Yamaha. Any NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: New privatized. Leave message for August tat- 7,000 lather Jackets. 2nd -5, 500 leather vests, 3rd -3,500 Hooded Graphics. Call Now! Celeste Jacko. maSMAWikGrs.P+ »wa Comma or full -time position. Holistic information please contact Boyd or Josh Manager is Lucy Edgar. Ian be reached Johnson @ 283 -2015 the Ph: 604- 928 -2157 sweatshirts, eh - 2,500 lather hats, 5th - 1,500 t -shins amAwr.nwna 018/ Men sage & aromatherapy with essential Fred at 723 -5114 or 724 -6491, Reward! at Office O - 250-745 -3844, Home # 250- Moo achaht Aluchalaht Band Orrice. wmmrev`mry.'vnt or Email: ladybmve05@hoMaLcom Registration deadline Saturday, April 10 @ 2:00 sharp, no exceptions! Pon4MxM,ad oils by Raven Touch. Please ammo FOR SAI E: SMOKED FISH, vacuum 745 -6610, Fax # 250-745 -3295. PO Bs WESTCOAST TRANSITION Not responsible for theft, injury or lack of funds -emae Eileen Tonchie @250 -726 -7309 or 726- packed (by the sides), bags of Upsgwee. 160, Pon Alberni, BC, V9Y 7M8. HOUSE EMERGENCY SHELTER: I rkrWB Camping space & Ara -n -craN welcome! 724-6341. TAX PREPARATION' $15 For Abused Women and their Children E 5505. - 5 Techniques combined into one Call 250. INCOME For more info Eyle 253 -288 -2044, Phone 723 -6749. free comer: Liz - Maggie Edwards 253- 939 -3311, RESIDENTIAL C.IIIMERCLAL A sh full health experience. - Balance House. of Win -Ghee Buck on call 24 hours toll Mike Edwards 206 -255 -0115 or Sallie Coalmine 253- 939 -3311 COLAS CASH - Need Cash hctwcen 1- 877 -726 -2020. COUGAR lymphatic ...stem relic, e fired and tense Aboriginal Famkion Muckleshoot :At Pressure care for overall the PRINDSWADIIIN, it paydays. We loan 5100. 1200, up to PORT ALBERNI TRANSITION 1 Sla -Ilan Shed, 39015 172nd Ave. S.E., Auburn, Wa. 98092 mucks. - pone 5500 dollars. 1006. owned and operated Call 724 -2223 or on the h PAINTING health. - Facial cleansing and facial P.D. tex BOAS Adam Conies HOUSE: T} : Hot or cold smoked salmon Rose Ambrose: Basket weaving, mamooma Phone (250)390-9225. crisis center. massage. - Elders age/baby age mom. B.C_ vase 9007 by First Nations. rest local shelter or (vacuum packed) for 9.9 outboard motor shawls, baskets, headbands, roses, etc. -toes W on the age group to address heir Flu (g5o) 9 5,379 Foa: (gSel 3ee-1315 row Or (250) 741 -6070 eel. 401 Harvey HELP LINE FOR CHILDREN: or wary Call John @ (250) 723 -3276 Also teach 723 -2106. .,n"dweAP.v.tOceoa+e...., =9=a". ras, 1.1640 Min rosins/ individual needs Road, Nanoose Bay, B.C. 310 -1234. 20 Ha- Shilth -Sa March 25, 2004

IN0 Drp C n BUSINESS! NEWS CEAI II The Community Economic Adjustment Initiative II CEAI II is an opportunity for tribes local pre -commercial / How to Apply Past Successes and other coastal communities to demonstration fish processing Contact NEDC with the following The following are the Nuu -chah- upgrade their commercial facilities (pilot testing) information: nulth projects approved during the and infrastructure to promote positive, 2. diversification into new description of the project course of the last Community long -term economic benefits and to opportunities (unrelated to the project or business location Economic Adjustment Initiative assist in the transition from traditional oceans): background and experience of the program: fishing to alternative and sustainable tourism product development management team Hesquiaht First Nation: wharf economic activities. (non -profit) budget expansion and upgrade Eligible applicants include non -profit Aboriginal and eco- tourism co- funding information - a list of Kyuquot: wharf construction and entities such as: an industry proposals all funding sources including community beautification association, municipality, First Nation to support major community applicant's contribution Huu- ay -aht: establishing the Tribe, Regional District office, attractions. funding requested Numukamis Bay Shellfish society, community group or 3. infrastructure development time lines for project Aquaculture association. activities, which can include: demonstrable community support RAMS Bamfield Abalone Project: Eligible Investment Activities marine transportation list tangible and sustainable an experimental fishery The CEAI II can provide funds for infrastructure (i.e. wharves, benefits including number of jobs Mowachaht/Muchalaht: upgrade investments that sustain communities harbours) created and spin -off benefits. to Yuquot including wheelchair by either diversifying within the local roads To be eligible for the first round of accessible float, boardwalk and fishery sector or entering into new marine research facilities funding your completed proposal composting toilets opportunities. development of museums, must be submitted to NEDC not later Ucluelet: renovate the Infrastructure projects in support of archaeological and historic sites than April 30, 2004. There may be a community commercial centre to these developments and municipal water and sewage second call toward the end of 2004. include a cultural tourism centre diversification activities will be systems Funding Limits Ditidaht: wharf expansion, road -alone marine waterfront walkways considered, but stand The maximum contributions are set at construction and a new building infrastructure projects will not be Important: Investments in Ehattesaht: establishing Ehatis $250,000 per project - there is no funded. infrastructure projects must Oysters, aquaculture minimum size of project . demonstrate a relationship, which will The CEAI II is intended to support Priority will be given to projects Uchucklesaht: Elhlateese dock diversification development lead to the realization of an economic the and of requesting a less than $125,000 replacement development opportunity. The the coastal communities of BC and is contribution. program will not support stand -alone directed at projects, which will bring Requests larger contributions must For more information and to infrastructure projects. for tangible benefits directly to these have outstanding economic benefits make application please contact All projects must: communities. and the maximum leverage possible in the main NEDC office at (250) demonstrate strong local CEAI II is not a business subsidy the circumstances. 724 -3131. therefore commercial and/or community support for the project. This can be done by BCR and/or competitive projects will not be NUU- CHAH -NULTH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT letters of support assisted - if you require clarification CORPORATION be consistent with their in this area please contact the NEDC Loan Review Committee office at (250) 724 -3131. tribe /region's community The To be successful, proponents must economic development strategy Nominations are now being accepted for positions on clearly demonstrate their project have tangible and direct results the Loan Review Committee meets the program criteria and no such as long -term sustainable Duties: other more appropriate program or benefits in the form of job creation The Committee reviews NEDC loan applications and approves those that meet the funds can assist the project. and/or maintenance, new business criteria of the Corporation. The Community Economic formation and increased capital Requirements: Adjustment Initiative II can provide investment - this is a critical factor Loan Review Committee members: must be able to review, analyze and evaluate financial documents funding on a cost shared basis with have minimum 10% leverage from will be able to assess business plans several sources, but the proponents sources other than CEAI II - will be interested and aware of the impacts of industry growths and declines on are expected to contribute some funds leverage is based on the principle the Nuu -chah -nulth business community to any project supported under this of the CEAI matching funds with with business experience and/or training are preferred other partners. program. are required to sign an oath of confidentiality be started within six months of Here are some examples of eligible Interested persons must be nominated by: approval date and completed initiatives: a letter from two persons of Nuu -chah -nulth ancestry OR within one year of start date 1. diversification within an oceans - by letter or Band Council Resolution from a Nuu -chah -nulth Tribe community partnerships with based context: show Submissions: experimental harvesting of new, a transparent community process All submissions to NEDC must include the following: under -utilized or alternative being used to prioritize projects a letter or letters of nomination species and bring them forward for a personal resume including employment, education and personal background selective harvesting strategies and consideration; The NEDC Board of Directors will have final approval for all Loan Review techniques a non -profit venture - applications Committee members. experimental fisheries can come from either private or Please forward your submissions to the attention of: fin -fish and shell -fish aqua- culture public sector proponents Al Little, General Manager, NEDC, pilot projects and research and keep the program delivery as PO Box 1384, 7568 Pacific Rim Highway, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2 development simple as possible. For further information, please contact Al Little at (250) 724 -3131 technology transfers SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NEDC MAIN OFFICE NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2004 Nuu- chah -nulth Economic Development Corporation 7563 Pacific Rim Highway, (next door to Tseshaht Market)

Office Hours: MON - FRI: 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4:30 pm, SAT, SUN, & HOLIDAYS: CLOSED The purpose of NEDC is to promote and assist the development, establishment and expansion of the business enterprises of the Tribes and Tribal members of the Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council.