August 2019 Newsletter

AUGUST Pesqelqlélten “ Many Salmon Month “ Wéwlem te sqlélten ell m-yews re scwí ems te swewll They fished for salmon and they dried the fish NEWSLETTER August 2019 Chief & Council Report Simpcw First Na�on’s Chief and Council are a part-time governingb ody. Theyare not a salaried Council; they collect monthly honorariumtorecover funds for a�ending to their responsibili�es ofgo verning and represen�ng Simpcw. The Chief is allocated 20 days per month andCouncillo rs are allocated 15 days per month; the allocated days are regularly reviewed to makesure that they do not go over the fiscally budgeted amount. Council who are also stafff ollow the appropriate policies and are recognizantof their �me spent doing Council work ortime as staff, whichi s tracked in their �mesheets and honoraria forms. The following is a listo fthemee�ngst hat havebeen held in the monthofJuneand July 2019. The ac�vi�es involvea range of sessions for planning, development for Rights and Title areas,m ee�ngswi th external government agencies, resource development proponents, provide direction and supportfor Administration. The Consulta�on Rates for Simpcw First Na�on for 2018/2019will remain as they were for 2016/2017. They recover travel funds from other agencies and government bodies for par�cipa�ng in mee�ngs and du�es with other administra�ve bodies - i.e. BC Hydro. Mee�ngm inutesfor Council area vailablef or reading-only atthe ExecutiveAssistant’s desk. Requests to beon Council Agenda must be submitted in wri�ng – thereis a form atthe office that you may ask for – sta�ng topic and purpose, to the Executive Assistantby 12:00 pm Thursday prior to a Council mee�ng. It will be shown to the Administrator first prior to being putonto the agenda and if thereareany questionsyo u willb e contacted. If you want to be a guest or want to request a guest to be put onto thea genda then theymust put in wri�ng their topic and purpose two weeks in advance to the Executive Assistant, [email protected] and [email protected]. Any written material should be sentin advanceo f the mee�ng so that itcan bereviewed by Chief and Council prior tothemeeting. Beginning August 10, 2015, the topic, “Ten Minute Open Comment Period,”has been added to the agenda. This will be the last ten minutesofthe councilm ee�ngf or people attendingt he mee�ngt o haveachance tomake comments. Submi�ed by: Chief Shelly Loring CouncillorRonald Lampreau Jr CouncillorAlison Green Councillor Martha Matthew CouncillorTina Donald Councillor George LampreauC ouncillorJules Philip

Simpcw First Nation 2019 Regular Chief & Council Mee�ng Dates Contactemails Jan. 14 & 28, 2019 Feb.11& 25, 2019 Shelly Loring [email protected] Mar.11& 25, 2019 Apr.08& 23 2019 May 06 & 21, 2019 June 03 & 17, 2019 Ron Lampreau Jrr [email protected] July 02, 15 & 29, 2019 August 12, 2019 Sept.9& 23, 2019 Oct.7& 21,2019 Nov.4& 18, 2019 Dec.02& 16, 2019 Tina Donald [email protected] All meetingswillstart at 4:30 pm AlisonGreen [email protected] GeneralBandMee�ngs

George LampreauC [email protected] September 29, 2019 General Band Mee�ngs start with 8 am breakfast and Jules Philip [email protected] meeting start at 9 am Secwepemc Summer Gathering Martha Ma�hew CouncilMartha.Ma�[email protected] August 16-18, 2019 JasperAlberta More information to follow. Contactpe rson: [email protected] 250 672 9995 ext 242

Chief&CouncilC ommi�ees / Boards / Activities: First Na�ons Fisheries Council SecwepemcFisheries Steering Com. JasperA boriginal Forums Secwepemc Child & Family Services Board Secwepemc Health Caucus Simpcw Health Programs Board Finance Com. Simpcw Resources Group Board Government to Government mtg NRD AdvisoryCom Simpcw Heritage TrustBoard AgreementN ego�a�on mtg Secwepemc Cultural Educ.Soc Board Columbia River Treaty Com. Dona�onsC om. Educa�on Board August 2019 Newsletter

Simpcw First Nation

Income Assistance Program

Weytk! I hope you are all enjoying your summer! Just as hort note to let you allkn ow that I will be doing the intake for the Social

Development program for Simpcw FirstN ation. Myo ffice is upstairs (health department), down theh all and 3rd door on the left if you needt o see me. My office hoursa re Tuesday— Thursday 8 a.m.—4 p.m. OtherP ositions

Membership– I willa lso be doing the membership Cheque Dates program forS FN. This position will start onJ uly 30, 2019. This is a part- August 30, 2019 time position and I will September 27, 2019 postmy hours on my October 25, 2019 office door and will include November 29, 2019 it in the next newsletter. December 27, 2019 Admin. Assistant -This position is part-timeal so. I assist the Administrator Please sign and submit your monthly with filing, research and renewal slips early to avoid any delays! reception onM ondays and Fridays

Here’s wishing youa ll a fantabulousre st of the summer! Janet Donald Phone #250-672-9995 EXT. 243 Email: [email protected] Barriere StarJournal

(Pictured l-r) Simpcw Councillors Tina Donald, Ron Lampreau Jr., Jules Philip, George Lampreau, Chief ShellyL oring, Councillor Alison Green, and kneeling, Former Chief Nathan Matthew (Simpcw First Nation photo) Simpcw unveil ‘Welcome to Secwepemc Territory’ sign at Jasper NationalPark JILL HAYWARD Jul. 3, 2019 12:00 a.m. NEWS

Simpcw First Nation unveileda‘Welcometo Secwepemc Territory, Homelandof the Simpcw People’ signatthe western entrance of Jasper National Park on July 1,withalarge groupo fBand members in attendance. “Approximately 100Simpcw members made the trek toJasper National Park for theceremony,” said Simpcw Chief Shelly Loring, “The ceremony involvedapipeceremony tore-awaken the ancestors of the area, openthe pathway and corridors of travel for thePeople of the Simpcw and Secwepemc Nation and bless the site. TheSimpcw peoplew ereovercome with emotion and pride. Jasper was andc ontinues today to beahighusearea for the Simpcw People. This is the first of many ceremonies that will occur onthe ancestral landso fthe Secwepemc and Simpcw People. Any disturbancet o the site and sign would beadesecration of thiss piritual site.” The9a.m. unveiling ceremony wasfollowed by Simpcw drumming inthe Jasper Canada Day Parade,andlater a luncheonat the Jasper Cultural Area. Simpcw isad ivisionof the Secwepemc, or Shuswap, Nation. The Simpcw Territory extendsf rom south of Vinsulla and northto Kakwa Park, from westo f Goat River and easto f Jasper, including the BigBend of theColumbia River and northernAdams Lake, from south ofSquam Bay. In total,Simpcw Territory covers approximately 5,000,000Ha of land, which the Simpcw people have used and enjoyed“since timeimmemorial”. Find out more at: http://www.simpcw.com SIMPCW FIRST NATION MARKET BASED HOUSING INITIATIVE INFORMATION SESSION Joinu s for dinner at 5pm and small presentation and discussionto follow.

5:00 pm August 01, 2019 Thursday SFN Spiritual Centre Simpcw First Nation

Social Development – August 2019

Income Assistance All Income Assistance clients willr eport to Janet Donald. Renewals slips,B udget and Decision form signing and all Simpcw has initiated with SCFSA to enter into a other updates, please provide that to Janet. S.91(2) agreement with the entire Province. This agreement will defineh t e working relationship If you have missedan appointment with her and you have between MCFD, DAA’s and Simpcw. SFN, SNTCand not spoken to JanetorI, yourc heque will be put on hold. SCFSA meto n July 24, 2019 to review our first draft of the agreement. Heroffic e is in the top main buildingbythe Boardroom.

Stsmemelt Coordinator Men/Women/Youth Wellness Retreat Please see theWe llness Poster. The Men & Women’s We haver eposted the Job posting. It is included in Wellness Retreat for SunP eaks is scheduled for August 23- this month’s newsletter. It is a six-month contract 25, 2019. position and we are negotiatingamulti year You mustregister with me by August 9, 2019. funding agreement, but itisnot finalized or approved as of yet. Family Activities Dunn Lake Escape June 29th, we hado ur communityS elf-Care Day with 91 participants. August 9, 2019 at Dunn Lake. This will be in th, July 13 we hosted a Lahal tournamentfo r the community conjunction witht he Canoe Journey andwe will be which had 60 participants providing lunch & prizes for this event. Please see poster for more detail. Child Welfare Meetings with DAA& MCFD on retuningchildren to their families.

Secwepemc Child and Family Services Yvonne Hare has been hiredas the new Executive Director for SCFSA. Her start dates is September 9, 2019. Lisa Brown and Natasha Marshall are covering in the interim. The agency hashosted a Signs of Safety (SOS) Orientation sessionsand Alison Green and George Lampreau have both attended those sessions. SOS will be fullyimplemented into all areas of practice in SCFSA.

Stsmemelt Technical WorkingG roup Attending meetings in Alkali July 28th, 29th & 30th 2019.

Special points ofi nterest: Contact Information: CarmenHan ce Income Assistance renewal slips PO Box 220 due by August 9, 2019. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Food Box Delivery will be 250-672-9995 ext. 228(w) August1 2, 2019 778-220-4025© Productivity Sessions are on Email: Friday’s.P lease contact Jeff [email protected] More for booking.

No scheduled SCFSb oard meeting for August 2019. SECWÉPEMC SUMMER GATHERING Co-Hosted by Simpcw First Nation

JASPER, AB AUGUST 16-18, 2019

RE XQWELTÉN-KT RE TK’WEMÍ7PLE7-KT “OUR LANGUAGE IS OUR LAW” FOCUS IS ON TRADITIONAL GOVERNANCE AND LANGUAGE

ACCOMMODATIONS: MINI POWWOW: ACTIVITES: ON-SITE DRY CAMP CROWNING NEW PRINCESS FISH SPEAR MAKING, AND RV SPACE. LAHEL: MELáMEN NATURE WALKS, CAUTION: CAMP LOCATED FRIDAY-OPEN GAMES, YOGA SESSIONS, PARALLEL TO SWIFT RIVER SATURDAY-TRADITIONAL & MESSAGE SESSIONS, NO CAMP FIRE PERMITTED BATTLE OF BANDS. ANDM UCH MORE...

For more informa�oncontactLo is Paul, SNBI Coordinator SNTC, 680 Athabasca St W, Kamloops BC Ph: 1-778-471-8200 or govcoordinator@shuswapna�on.org More Details on Facebook “Secwepemc Strong” Education Department

Update Dates To Remember

Post-Secondary Studentss houldhaver eceived • August5th~ OfficeC LOSED a letter for confirmationof funding for the upcoming Fall Semester. If you did not re- • August20th~Neq.Students Backto School ceive your letter, please contact me ASAP. If you have payment deadlines,please notify me • August25th~CommunityHuntingTrip right away. Anyc hanges to your contact information, please notify me right away. • August30th~Neq. Pro-D Day Watch foranEducation Survey! I would like • Sept. 3rd ~ Barriere Students Backto School to see what the communitiesE ducational needsare&seewhat supports are needed to complete educational goals. I willbe settingup Parent Meetings for general informationsharing that parents may not be aware of for their child’s educationaln eeds or know resources parents are able to access for their child. Neqweyqwelsten Parent Planning meeting went really well and I look forward to thecul- turala ctivitieswith thelangua ge group when the kids are back in school August 20th.

Phone: 250-672-9995 ext. 240 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm Out of Office July 29th ~ August 2nd Office CLOSED on August 5th Equinox September

Cultural Coordinator—August Update Rachael Bowser Community Events and Information

Weyt-kp xwexéytep! The rest of this summer is full of community events that Simpcw FirstNation will either be participating in or hosting. As the Cultural Coordinator, I will be the main point of contact for all of these events so if you have any questions, you are more than welcome to contact me. August Events: August 7-9—Friends on the Water Canoe Journey. The journey will consist of 3 separate day trips. If you would like to attend the journey on August 7 and 8, please contact me to RSVPas there are limited seats. Seats will be given on a first come, first served basis. August 7—Blackpool - Chu Chua (below SRG) Departing Band Office at 8am and returning at approximately 3pm Lunch provided Ages 12+ August 8—Chu Chua - McLure Departing Chu Chua (below SRG)at 8am and returning at approximately 3pm Lunch provided Ages 12+ August 9—Saskum Lake Departing Band Office at 7am and returning at approximately 4:30pm Lunch provided All ages welcome

August 16-28—Secwepemc Gathering in JasperNational Park. The gathering will be held in the Cultural Use Area. This is the same place where we set up camp for the Sign Unveiling and Canada Day event.

August 22—Green Lake Signing Ceremony with Canim Lake Indian Band. We will be departing the Band Office at 7:30am and returning at 5:30pm. Once more information becomes available, I will post more information.

August 26-30—Community Hunt in Valemount. More details will be provided after the Community Hunt to be held in August.

September 5—Raft River First FishCeremony (please see the poster for more details)

Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with me by phone or via email.

[email protected] 250-672-9995 ext 242 Your Organization August 2019 Mission & Vision Statement: The purpose of Simpcw Resources LLP is to help create a Simpcw Resources LLP community that fosters respect, Newsletter pride and self- sufficiency using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods that honour the culture of Simpcw First Nation.

Valemount PeatlandsnearKinbasket lake—Photofrom Jay Curtis

GENERAL PRINCIPLES: Preservation of Simpcw Culture & Heritage Respect for the Photo on top of Baldy Mountain courtesy of Mary Mackenzie. Environment. UpcomingEvents/Training: Sustainability of August 15, 2019—Annual SRLLPGolf Resources. Control over business Tournament to fundraisef or scholarships at risk respecting Big Horn Golf& Country Club in Kamloops. that we are a community organization. Provide a healthy environment for 6580 Dunn Lake Road P.O Box 1287Barriere, BC V0E1E0 economic and Phone: (250) 434-2356 social benefit for the people of Website: www.simpcwresourcesgroup.com Simpcw First Nation. Mens & Womens Wellness Retreat

Date August 23rd, 24th & 25th 2019

Location Sun Peaks

Call Carmen @ 778-220-4025 to Register SELF CARE DAY

SELF DEFENSE WITH CELEBRITY NATHANIAL ARCAND Simpcw Community Hun�ngMee�ng August 06, 2019 @ SFN Community Hall Dinner @ 5:30pm Facilitated by: George Lampreau Raft River 14th Annual First Fish Ceremony DATE: Thursday,September 5, 2019 TIME: 12pm - food into pitc ook* 1:00-5:00pm - Lehal, stories, displays, ac�vi�es,traditional games, drumming & singing 5:00pm - dinner served-dona�ons are being accepted to helpw ith the cost of the ceremony and provide supportto our Ra� River Interpre�ve School Programon September 24-26 PLACE:R a� River ViewingPla�orm approx. 8km north of Clearwater Wells Gray info centre

All participants welcome For more information contactRachael Bowser 250-672-9995o r [email protected] *Pitcook will be dependent on whether a fire ban is in place. If there is a fire ban, we will still serve a traditional dinner at 5pm Simpcw YouthP rograms- Serena Steel Work Hour Cell: (778)257-7603 August 2019 [email protected] Please follow our Facebook page for information and updates.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

Art & Wellness w/ Pam 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 STAT No Day Camp

Canoe Journey - Ages 12+

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

NT/ST Canoe Trip Kickboxing Workshop Secwepemc Gathering -

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 End of Summer Fun Neqweyqwelsten SigningCere mony Day Back in Session @ Green Lake Jasper Dunn Lake Escape

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Youth Hunt - Summer Students Neq. Pro D Camping Trip 12+ Last Day Community Hunting Trip - Valemount 1 2 Notes *CALENDAR IS SUBJECTTO CHANGE, UPDATES WILLB E POSTED ON THE SIMPCWYOUTH GROUP PAGE* *ALLCHILDREN AGE7&UNDERMUSTBE ACCOMPANIEDBYAN ADULT (19+)* *YOUTH MUSTBRING A LUNCH EVERYDAY* YOUTH DAY CAMP - Weekly calendars will be sent out on Mondays and posted to Facebook Simpcw First Nation

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Full-time Term Position July to December 31, 2019 (Thereafter position is subject to ISC/BC funding) Stsmemelt Community Coordinator

Simpcw FirstNation is looking for a highly motivated and qualified person to work ast he Stsmemelt CommunityCoordinator onaterm position. Employmentterm is dependent on availability ofgovernment funds.T his position will be responsiblefor supporting the implementation of the Secwepemc Nation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),a tripartite agreement with Canada and British Columbia (BC) fort he development, recognition and implementation of inherent Secwepemc Nation jurisdiction for children and families to replaceBC's Child, Family & Community Service Act.

Dut ies& Responsibilities: •Represents Simpcw First Nation at StsmemeltT echnical Working Group (STWG) meetings; • Supports the Secwepmc Nation MOU & Work Plan implementation atthe community level; • Establishes and supports a Simpcw First Nation Community Advisory Working Group (CAWG), and any required focus groups; •Conducts all administrative & logistics preparation and facilitates CAWG,f ocus group & community-at-large engagement meetings; • Supports/conducts community-based research to identifyc apacity development, healing & prevention services pursuant to MOU S. 3.0d& f; • Suports/conducts community-based research to identify Secwepemc legal traditions, systems & customs for children and family safety & well-being; • Supports/conducts community-based research, literature review & engagements to identify traditional Secwepemc governance, laws,principles & values for codification of Secwepemc Nation jurisdiction forc hildren and families; • Provides monthly update reports to the Simcpw First Nation leadership, community members, CAWG & Stsmemelt Director, SNTC; • Maintains accurate & confidential file documentation; • Performs otherd uties as assignedby leadership&supervisort hat supports MOU implementation objectives and Simpcw capacity,s ervices needs & priorities. Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)o r equivalent • Background in social services and/or child welfare is an asset • A combination ofexperience and training willbe taken into consideration KeyCompetencies: • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Strong communication, both oral and written • Strong interpersonal and conflictres olution skills • Ability to work effectively withinamultidisciplinary team and independently • Strong administrative, communications, software & logistics skills • Ability to deal with stressful situations and remain calm during conflict •Community engagement & facilitation skills is an asset • Knowledge of traditional Secwepemc governance, laws & culture is an asset • Must haveavald Class 5 B.C. Drivers license, reliable vehicle and submita driver's abstract • Criminal Record Check forCh ildren and Vulnerable Adults

Termso f Employment &w age Range: This is a full time (35 hours/week),6 month contract position with potential extension, subject to funding fromCanad a and BC. Wage Negotiable.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 02, 2019 (4:00 pm) Simpcw Resources LLP PO Box 1287 6580 Dunn LakeR oad Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: (250) 434 2356 Email: [email protected] ______Job Posting ID# 19008 - Equipment Asset Manager

Job Brief Simpcw Resources LLP is looking for an experiencedEquip ment Asset Manager to support the company’s management of its core equipment and vehicle fleet to ensure optimal unit care, safety and performance. Some tracking, procurement and warehousing initiatives will also be required to meet these objectives. Duties will include: Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance of a growing fleet of company vehicles and various pieces of equipment to minimize downtime and maintain schedules. Maintaining detailed records of vehicleservicing and inspection as required by SRLLP Policies and Procedures, the NSC program andT ransport Canada regulation. The EquipmentA sset Manager will also be responsible for monitoring insurance and licencing requirements of fleet and equipment. This position will be located in the Barriere area. Shuswap Na�on Tribal Council

JobP osting(Internal & External)

FisheriesTechnician (term) (approx. Sept. 3, 2019 – March 31, 2020)

Posi�onP rofile: The Fisheries Technician is responsible for assistingt he Director of Fisheries with a range of projects such as stock assessment, fish habitat restora�on and monitoring, catch surveying, communica�ons and outreach.

Qualifications& Abili�es: Relevant Experience � University degree or technical college � 3-5years of relatedw ork experience diploma in related discipline essen�al essen�al � Swi�water rescue training, basic first aid and � Experience workinga round water boat operations cer�fica�onan asset � Experiencewith a range of field techniques � Excellent wri�en and verbal communication and equipment abili�es � Experiencewith projectm onitoring,data � Intermediatel evel ofco mputer skills compila�on and report prepara�on � Abilityt o travel and to work flexible hours � Experience workingwith First Nations an � Valid driver's license asset

In accordancew ith the SNTC Human Resource Policy, the first priority will be to hire qualified persons of Secwepemc ancestry. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicantsof Aboriginal ancestry.

To Apply: Applica�ons consis�ng ofa cover le�er and resume witht hree references must besubmitted no later than noon Monday August12, 2019 to:

Murray Ross, Director of Fisheries Secwepemc Fisheries Commission c/o ShuswapNa�on Tribal Council ShuswapNa�on Tribal Council thanks all 680 AthabascaS treetW., Kamloops, BC V2H 1C4 applicants for their interest, however, only PH: 778-471-8200 those selectedfor aninterview will be email: mross@shuswapna�on.org contacted.

Your Organization August 2019 Mission & Vision Statement: The purpose of Simpcw Resources LLP is to help create a Simpcw Resources LLP community that fosters respect, Newsletter pride and self- sufficiency using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods that honour the culture of Simpcw First Nation.

Valemount PeatlandsnearKinbasket lake—Photofrom Jay Curtis

COMMUNITY WATCH

The community watch group meets on a quarterly basis. We are an organized group devoted to prevention of crime and vandalism. Our group consists of 5 dedicated individuals.

The committee discusses any previous activities, they plan, prepare and recommend issues for better safety within our community.

We document any suspicious activities and/or vehicles. Periodically the activities will be forwarded to the RCMPfor their records.

Any serious crimes or crimes in process are reported directly to the RCMP.

With summer quickly approaching, we are encouraging the RCMPto set up road block more frequently.

This committee reports directly to the Emergency Services Committee quarterly.

If you are interested in being involved or you just want to report a suspicious activity, please feel free to contact me at 250-319-0459.

Heather Eustache

We would like to thank our family and friends for supporting us through our education. Thank you to our wonderful parents, Greg Wenlock (JohnBoy) and Lynda McGrattan-Wenlock, as well as our little brother John.Also many thanks to the Matthew’s, Fortier’s and Wenlock’s, especially Uncle Jerryand Auntie Martha, for their endless encouragement and kindness. We are thankful and full of love for you all. SIMPCW COMMUNITY PAGE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO, Kia, Ava, Alexa, Katrina, Brett, Jessica & Jenna!! Love from Monica & Phil

Happy Birthday To neph Sheldon and bro Den Love Sandra Eustache-Shiel

Happy Birthday to my daughter Kia on August 1 Love Murray Jules Happy birthday Adele from all of family <3

I would like to wish my daughter Monica Jules a Happy Birthday August 2 and my grandaughters Ava Rosette-Jules Happy Birthday August 10 and Alexa Rosette-Jules Happy Birthday August 15 Love Harry Jules

Happy Birthday to brother Dennis and nephew Sheldon Eustache from Jeff and family SIMPCW COMMUNITY

Happy birthday to Kim Donald, Francis Porter, Nick Donald, Isaac Strongeagle, Kayla Donald, Clint Donald, Jade Todd. From the Donald Family Happy Birthday To Monica, AVA, Alexa, Kia, Jessica, have a great day From Janice Dennis happy birthday to natalee bowie love grandma an grandpa uncle tyler an family turning 3years old on the 28th of august we love you to the end of time

Happy birthday to sweetest most positive outgoing little girl. We love you so much and cant believe you're turning three years old! Happy date of birth to Natalee Mae Love mom dad and your baby brother xoxo