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Okanagan Indian Band May 2007 1 Okanagan Indian Band “Ensuring the Future through Cultural, Social and Economic Development.” CONTENTS Pg. 2: Residential School Pg. 3-6: Department News Pg. 7-9: School News Pg. 10-13: Job Postings Pg. 14-17: SPORTS Pg. 18-24: Community MEDIA RELEASE Shuswap Falls. However today, the Pg.25/26: Community For Immediate Release - April 5, 2007 salmon stocks have declined and Pictures Chinook released above Wilsey Dam there is only a limited fishery for chi- Pg 27/28: Announcements on Middle Shuswap River. nook salmon in the area," says Chief Fabian Alexis, Okanagan Indian Band. Westbank, BC - Approximately 74,000 "This is one of the last remaining chinook fry will be released above salmon fishing stations in Okanagan Wilsey Dam today. These salmon Territory, and we want to see the juveniles were raised from eggs col- salmon and the habitats restored so lected from the Middle Shuswap River we can enjoy healthy fisheries once near Lumby last fall. The fry will again." remain in the river for a short while before beginning their long journey Since the Okanagan Nation Alliance down the Shuswap, Thompson and (ONA) Fisheries Department was Fraser Rivers and into the Pacific established in 1995, the ONA has Ocean and the surviving adults are taken the leadership in salmon expected to return to the river system restoration within Okanagan Territory 2 - 3 years later. and has developed many successful partnerships with governments, non- For nearly 80 years, anadromous government organizations, and indus- salmon have been blocked from tries to protect and restore fisheries accessing over 30-km of habitat above and habitat. The reintroduction of the dam. Wilsey Dam, constructed in salmon and trout species above 1929 and currently owned by BC Wilsey Dam is being supported by the Hydro, completely blocks the Okanagan Nation Alliance, the upstream passage of salmon (chinook, Okanagan Indian Band, Fisheries and coho, sockeye) and trout (bull trout Oceans Canada, the BC Ministry of and rainbow trout) from their spawning Environment, the Village of Lumby, Passage at this Dam would grounds and the rearing habitat in the and Whitevalley Community Resource address long-term footprint issues upper Centre. of the original Dam construction reaches of the Shuswap River. and impediment of salmon. "We The seeding of the habitat above will be contacting BC Hydro to For the Okanagan Nation, there is Wilsey Dam with chinook salmon fry is begin discussions to ensure that also important spiritual and cultural the first step in a long process to fully the required steps are taken to Okanagan Indian Band significance with restoring salmon restore salmon and trout populations provide upstream passage for the chinook adults when they return," back above Wilsey Dam. "The upstream of the Dam. Engineered fish V1H-2A4 BC, Vernon Road, Westside 12420 noted Chief Alexis. Okanagan Nation fully supports the passage designs have already been - 30 - restoration of salmon and trout developed and are ready for imple- For more information please con- passage at Wilsey Dam. Historically, mentation, and the Federal and tact: this was an important site for the Provincial fisheries agencies already Chief Fabian Alexis, Okanagan Okanagan Nation. Our people would support this initiative in principle. The Indian Band Tel: (250) 542-4328 gather and work together to fish for next step will be to work with BC Deana Machin, ONA Fisheries chinook, coho, and sockeye salmon Hydro to have fish passage provisions Program Manager Tel: and rainbow trout from the river at the constructed at Wilsey Dam. (250) 215-0255. May 2007 Senk’l’ip News 2 OFFICIAL COURT NOTICE THE INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS SETTLEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED. THE HEALING CONTINUES. The Indian residential schools settlement has been approved by the Courts. Now, former students and their families must decide Eligable former students who stay in the settlement can get a pay- whether to stay in the settlement or remove themselves (opt out). ment from it. Family members, who were not students will not get This notice describes the settlement benefits and how to get them payments. However, former students-and family members-who fot those who stay in and it explains what it means to opt out and stay in the settlement will never again be able to sue the how to opt out. Government of Canada, the Churches who joined in the settlement, or any other defendant in the class actions, over residential The settlement provides: schools. 1) At least $1.9 billion for “common experience” payments to former students who lived at one of the schools. Payments will be If you want to stay in the settlement and receive a payment from it $10,000 for the first dchool year (or part of a school year) plus call 1-866-879-4913, or go to the website, and request that a claim $3,000 for each school year (or part of a school year) after that. form be sent to you as soon as it is ready. 2) A process to allow those who suffered sexual or serious physical If you opt out, you must complete, sign, and mail an Opt Out Form abuses, or other abuses that caused serious psychological effects, postmarked by August 20, 2007. ou can get the form at the web- to get between $5,000 and $275,000 each-or more money if they site below or by calling 1-866-879-4913. can show a loss of income. You don’t have to hire a lawyer to opt out, but you may want to 3) Money for programmes for former students and their families for consult one before you do. If you stay in the settlement, you don’t healing, truth, reconciliation, and commermorations of the residen- have to hire and pay a lawyer to get a common experience pay- tial schools and the abuses suffered: $125 million for healing; $60 ment. Of course, you may hire your own lawyer and pay that million to research, document, and preserve the experinces of the lawyer to represent you with an abuse claim. survivors; and $20 million for national and community commer- morative projects. Call 1-866-870-4913 with questions, or go to www.residen- tialschoolsettlement.ca to read and detailed notice ot the settlement You don’t have to shoe you were abused to get a common experi- agreement. You may also write with questions to Residential ence payment, and you can get one even if you had an abuse law- Schools Settlement, Suite 3-505, 133 Weber St. North, Waterloo, suit, and even if you won, settled, or lost. Ontario N2J 3G9. The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Has Been APPROVED. Your Options Now: Request a Claim Form: If you are a former student and want a payment from the settlement, and you never want to sue the Government of Canada or the Churches on your own, do not opt out; instead, call, now to register and a claim form will be mailed to you After August 20, 2007. When it arrives, fill it out and return it. OR: Remove Yourself (Opt Out): If you don’t want a payment, or you think you can get more money than the settlement provides by suing the Government or the Churches on your own, then you MUST remove your- self (opt out) by submitting an Opt Out Form postmarked BEFORE August 20, 2007. BECAUSE If You Do Nothing, You will get NO payment and give up any rights to sue at a later date. FOR MORE INFORMATION please call or email: 1-866-879-4913 www.residentialschoolsettlement.ca June 2006 Senk’l’ip News 3 Department News Increases to Income Assistance Rates Aboriginal Parenting Support Submitted by Cindy Brewer, Financial Assistance Worker Submitted by: Laurie Peters Effective April 1, 2007 the Social Assistance Rates have been What is Aboriginal Parenting Support? increased in order to mirror the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance off Reserve. The most significant change has This 6 week support group is for any parent - we will share our day been to the shelter rates. While most families will see an increase to day strategies about what worked and seek wisdom from within in their Social Assistance Benefits, the amount will fluctuate accord- the group to help us in our challenges - no matter what age our ing to family size. children are. The main topics for this foundation program are: communication, listening, trust, letting go, codependency, family The Social Development Policy and Procedures Manual states the patterns and setting boundaries. The next phases will include rate increase is only given after the eligible client has renewed their seeking & giving support, self care and family systems. We will application. With this in mind, all clients are being urged to contact incorporate the Four Agreements when we can and each partici- the Health and Social Development Office for an appointment. pant will receive a copy and a certificate of completion. Most appointments will take approximately 30 minutes and it is a good idea to arrive prepared. Parents will need to decide by the end of session 1 whether they will commit to the other five sessions or not. There will be no drop- Please bring the following: ins. " Current Identification for yourself and your family " Both the Husband and Wife must attend the appointment Sessions will start at 6 pm and end at 8 pm. They will take place " Current Utility Bills on Wednesday at the old Preschool a.k.a. Health /Social " Rental confirmation/receipt Development Department - #16 Bonneau Road. Refreshments will " Current Bank Statements be available. " Most recent Family Bonus Statement and Income Tax Group 1: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2007.
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