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tation. Each First Nation He said that the was then escorted into the negotiations will not be building, singing their tra- easy and that agreement ditional songs as they en- on lands and resources tered. will be difficult to achieve, The last of the First r 0 " but we are +/ t. committed Nations to enter was the and determined to make Nuu -chah- nulth, who .a 44 I .s-- treaties with and were led by their Heredi- T¡ ` :'r I .,. ." tary Chiefs. ( 4,0 1 '1 t " The negotiations, When they f in our view, will not be reached the center stage 1' based on that tired old Chief Andrew Callicum notion of extinguishment," chanted his prayer song said Mathias. "We will not and then the Nut' -chah- tolerate the extinguish- nulth Chiefs presented the r- ment of our collective abo- hosting Chief, Joe M ithias -.- .,.,, ..- Nos riginal rights. Let us set with a gift. that clear today!" Il Miles Richardson,President of the Haida Nation, puts his signature on the The day began with Continued pg.3 documents to establish the British Columbia Treaty Commission. The each of the First Nations aFa44 documents were also signed by other First Nations leaders, B.C.'s Premier gathering outside the new and Prime Minister . Squamish Sports Centre. against the deal. I¡ The first to speak Historic Agreement Signed to Two Sides of was George Watts, who went through the Aborigi- Establish Constitution nal section of the accord B.C. Treaty Commission section by section. His The historic sign- "this is an historic day for Signing next were and tradition that we, the Story presentation took about ing of an agreement to aboriginal peoples and is the five native leaders who original peoples of this Told Pub- two hours. establish a British Colum- also a very good day for were on the Task Force land stand. There is no al Watts gave a his- bia treaty Commission all people in British Co- that did much of the work other history for us and tory of the political proc- took place lic Meeting on September lumbia. in putting the Treaty Corn - there is no other land. This ess that led up to the pro- 21st on the land of the posed Constitutional Mulroney said that mission together. is our land ! " On October 8th Squamish Nation in North "these treaties will create Also signing the Chief John said that about 100 people went to amendments. . an atmosphere of cer- agreement were wit- many promises have the Port Alberni Friend- In 1969then -Prime Several thousand tainty that will support in- nesses- Chief Wendy been broken in the past ship Center for an infor- Minister Trudeau tried to people came to witness vestment in British Colum- Grant, B.C.'s Vice Chief but native people can't mation session on the pro- push through what was the signing of the agree- bia's economy, particu- for the Assembly of First build on the hurts and sor- posed Constitutional ac- known as the "White Pa- ment by First Nations larly in the natural re- Nations, , rows of the past and they cord. per" which Watts said leaders Joe Minister would " do away with In- Chief sources sector. There will of Aboriginal Af- can't change what hap- Speaking in favour I Mathias, Chief Edward be spin -off benefits fairs for B.C., Tom Siddon, pened to their people. of the accord was George ' dian status in this county John, Sophie Pierre, Tom throughout British Colum- Federal Minister of Indian " Despite all the Watts, Chairman of the and allow us to join in with the prosperity." Sampson, and Miles bia for aboriginal and non - and Northern Affiars, frustrations, hurts, and Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal 1 Richardson, Prime by Min- aboriginal people alike." , B.C.'s Min- anger our expectations for Council while native law- Continued page 6 ,j ister Brian Mulroney on Premier Mike ister of Economic a better future for our peo- yer Judith Sayers spoke behlf of the Federal Gov- Harcourt, the second to Development,Small Busi- ple are high. Our spirits ernment, and Premier sign said that " after more ness and Trade, and Mary are rising from the ashes POSTAGE PAID IN PORT ALBERNI,B.C. Mike Harcourt on behalf than a century we finally Collins,Minister of Status of colonialism, oppresion, RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED of the Government of Brit- have the political will in of Women for Canada. and assimilation. Our peo- Second Class Mail Reg. No.3381 ish Columbia. this Province to reach just Following ple have fought, his sign- If Undeliverable please return to : After signing the settlements with our First ing ofthedocuments Chief resisted,protested. Today HaShiith -Sa, P.O. Box 1383, documents each of the Nations." , a Heredi- many continue to do so, Port Alberni,B.C.,V9Y 7M2 leaders spoke about the It's a fulfillment of tary Chief of the Frog Clan but for a better place for significance of the occa- years of determination by of the Carrier Sekani Na- our people on our land." 172747 sion. The first to sign was aboriginal peoples andf tion gave thanks to the Chief Joe Mathias NATIONAL LIB OF CANADA- NEWSPAPERS Prime Minister Mulroney. DIVISION the fulfillment of a ancestors " who have told the witnesses that 395 WELLINGTON ST. He told those wit- committment by my gov- gone before us." today " we offer Canada OTTAWA, ONT nessing the event that - ernment," he said. ' - " It's on this history co- not confron- KIA ON4 2 Ha- surah -SL October 14190'2 HeShlnnaa Weber 1499]+ them. eeFieeKMeMN.Mf r4e+arx+3wrra4r4-a-V1 UNITED WE ARE PROUD...DIVIDED WE HAVE PROBLEMS Chief Andrew Ha- Shilth -Sa What is the Land and See Question of the Abwrioinal People? Callicum gave names The general pub- How do you por- sea resources for their totally heathen and that from his family to Chef PubtshedbytheNau chah- nuhhTdbalCoun- MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT lic and even some of our tray historical events survival it had to be changed. Edward John, Miles cil for distributor ta the members of the 14 Nuu own people are not that dramatically They adapted to In contrast, the Richardson, Chief Joe chah -nine First Nations and to other' interested 35 & OVER aware of " What is the changed a way of Meta the trade and bartering Aboriginal people con- Mathias, Tom Sampson, groups and individuals Information and original land and sea question one cultural group (Na- system that the first tine to struggle seek - Sophie Piece and Chet work contained in this newspaper may not be people tive Indians) that European settlers rec- ing independence and- Wendy Gram. reproduced without written permission from the of the Aboriginal " how will it affect roamedihn continent is ognized as a way of tap- regaining their pride The hosting AHOUSAT,B.C. Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council, P.O. Box 1383,POn and countless centuries. pingthevastweahhthat through a determinafon Squamish and Coast Alberni,B.C.,V9Y 7M2. Phone (604)724-5757. Fax me as a Canadian? It is dldiruhto explain in easy The style olganernmem thisnewcoumry offered. to reverse the trend of Salish Nations gave gifts (604)723 -0463. Printed at the Alberni Valley Times. terms as it depicts the they had before contact It was only natural for domination that exists ta the visiting First Na- Editor: Bob Soderlund. Subscriptions: 515.00 per NOVEMBER 20,21,22,1992 theCanadian was hereditary and the natives to conduct with tnepresenlgovem- tons, includngnumerous year. struggled Aboriginal people to be handed down through this form of transaction, mere system. To regain works by their artists and recognized and treated the geneatonsoeleacr- since it was common their identity, the never carvers, a remem- For further information contact: as equals to the Euro- ing their own language, throughout the country ending battle of the land brance of the historic day. Louie Frank Jr. at 670 -9503 LETTERS dances, songs, and re- before contact. and sea question will With the deal pean settlers that came Or TheHdlers 51 rill reprintby letters from We to Canada three and spect of the people and Various forms of have to be mutually re- signed the processor ne- revilers. wren'sletters wt be signed by IM writer and burc The unrest the resources. religionwereindroduced solved with a positive gotiating creates can get Joe Campbell at 670-9563 M1evathe addressig phone dumbttnumber rs h. writer. The unrestss and Every individual onto the native culture to attitude about the Abo- underway as soon as the We reserve the rig hl to edit letters for or by Fax 670 -9696 confrontational issues born and raised in the re- educate them and riginal people's place L governments apporte then ley, brevity, and gooataater gramatical native Commissioners and a Wewillnotprintlettersdealingwithtribalsr aree always at the lore society had a role form governments that within the present day aw r++w#+xT...s responsibility ACT Chairperson n appointed. personal disputes. All opinions expressed Inlet** front ofwhalatt general and that created aniNDtAN society. his signing tome editor are thaseorthe writer and not necee- public refers to as land/ wasinstilledintheirmind and the Department of The end result is Chief Edward John following eerily those of the NUu- chah -nuhh Tribal Council or sea claims, question or through training and re- Indian Affairs to take Inc final realization of of the historic agreement to establish the It's member Nations. The of their heritage over the daily hues of independence and sett. comprehensive. sped - Treaty Commission in B.C. general public's percept aedcuhura. The system the native people. Al- sufficiency that will mu- tion of the truth is re- that the native people though the native be- Wally benefit ALL PEO- Treaty Commission.... from page 1 Foster Parents Help Build TO THE NUU -CHAR- living things, to know latedtothemediaanen- utilized was commonly lietsaboutthespirhsand PLE that have to co- NULTH CHIEFS, RE- Chief Leonard on this day. who they are and to re- tion given through the found throughout the creator was similar exist with reality and Performed SPECTED ELDERS, & George, the son of the When the signing sped and preserve the nightly newscasts por- Canadaandstemsirom to Europeans they dis- each other. Better Communities NUU -CHAR -NULTH late Chief Dan George, was completed the stage cultural knowledge flaying one -sided sen a proud race that regarded any social Allan Tweedie PEOPLE: led the Coast Salish Na- was covered with 29 sa- passed down to them sationalized stories. adapted to the land and form of organization as NTC Land Question lion in the singing of his cred blankets represent- On Friday, Sep- from elders and other Co- ordinator father's song, ing 29 Tribal Councils I prayer the .,ember 25 was privi- community members . OCTOBER IS FOSTER FAMILY MONTH... which is now Later leged to be present at As an education Adoptee 82 and mother 72 were If anyone has in- used as a in British Columbia. THANK YOU BRITISH COLUMBIA FOSTER FAMILIES and Nuu- I -Unity b$th Coast in the day the blankets the banquet worker was over student. living on a farm in Al- formation about my $ o Su)ieictew were . given to FOR CARING ABOUT THE ohahnuhh scholarship whelmed with the a Nuu chah Looking for berta. She has tour s s' mother cretin CHILDREN IN YOUR COMMUNITY. representaives of each presentations. number of children who nulth person I was over Speaker Willie tars , their agesth s year my Indian status orhas Information Seymour welcomed eve- tribal group. I was very proud strived for and achieved come with emotion .lfelt would be 68,64,62, and a suggestion as to an- ryone to " House More sacred bias. ofmychildren,wfoboth excellence in education. such strength and to- The following 60. Her four brothers other route for me to our of co Parliament". Set were put on those received scholarships. I These students should getherness as so many Information was sent ages this year would be take, please call me at unities are built on " We welcome you who were signing the love them very much. all be commended and Nuu -chah -nulth gate - to Earl Smith, Chief 70,54, 52, and 48. Prior (604) 682 -7282. Or, if teamwork, and foster in peace and friendship agreement. Asa parent I try to en- encouraged tocoulinue ered i ncelebration of our Councillor for to 1962 she had two you prefer, you can call parents are valuable We that this great day has The documents C courage them to be the to do well. These chil- youth. are forever Ehattesaht and was girls, one bom in 1956 collect to Lizabeth Hall come were then brought to the players. Foster parents I to pass." He then very best human beings dren are our future. I taking about how we forwarded to Ha. who would be 36 this M United Native Nations asked everyone for a stage by the Coast Salish provide stable, loving homes I feel very proud can influence positive that they can. encour- of each ShihhSalnthehopes year. She kept them in (604)688 -1821. I thank men'ssilence youth and they were for children whose families are age them to reach for and every student that changes in our commu- that one of the read- her custody. There were you for your time and "inhon- great placed on a specially experiencing difficulties. In theirdreams, to respect received a scholarship nities that will reflect law ers will be able to pro- five children given up for look onward to hearing our of of Chiefs that brought us level." carved table where they declaring October `Foster themselves as well as and proud of the %M- strength and traditions vide some further In- adoption. Three girls from you to this The hosting signed by each of the others, to care about all lies that supported that of our past. Friday was home 1957,1958,1962, Sincerely yours, Family Month ", we are formation. wit- a prime example of the R.Letta Squamish and Coast leaders and their pleased to acknowledge the I Angela I am asking for one boy in 1963 and nesses. , Nuu -chah -nuhh people was .born #1805,1818 Pendrell SalishNationsthencalled contribution that foster your help. I was given on October working towards this witnesses ,"who will al- After the docu- make to province. up for adoption at birth 17,1964 in St., Vancouver, B.C., families this goal. Thank you from ways rememberthisday." mans were signed and TO ALL NUU -CHAH -NULTH NATIONS and am baking for infor , in the Royal AL V6G 1St' We are grateful for your the bottom of my heart Witnesses were the speeches were made mation about exander Hospital. I am special skills and dedication From Josephine ( Tah we seem ca) & Earl my Thank You called from the First na- everyone waxoulsidelhe for caring and for your not aware of any chit and we to mother. For 4 years I look forward (Maqulnna) George & Earl (Cha chin sa nap) Hugh, Clifford, eons Mete building. From hall to enjoy a feast pro- foresight. I am at this dren after 1964. Smith havetiedtoget snitch Colin Broker would continuing to work with you. very moment so very and iheNuu- chah- nuhhNetion vided by the hosts. information asI can from Also , the like hank proud Nuu tot all their rela- there were tour official Later in the after-- Please accept our invitation to a cel- to be chalk meG000mments, Court Government has denied On behalf of all tives and friends who noon and evening each nuhh. witnesses- Chief An Pe- ebration feast to be held at the Port systems, Social Serv- my application for Indian British Columbiana, helped celebrate lays, Chief Charlie First nation was given an Alberni Chu ices and Indiana North- Status as well as the Thank You! Athletic Hall on May 1st, Satur- Pauline and Tines Thompson, Chief Andrew opportunity to speak, to ern Affairs. intormationthattheyiI are day 1993. This is a traditional happy Eileen Haggard Brakes 40th Wedding Gallium and Nahs Noes make presentations of Here is some in- using to base theirded- occasion to thank every friend, rela- Anniversary. Special (Shaunee Casavanp. gifts, and to share their Sal),I I formation I sion on. need my sta-. believeto be thanks to Eileen (Miss songs and dances. tives for concern during the critical P.S. Thank you for all tus to further my Web. A sacred ceremony true. My mother would Bun) and Dave Hag- those people who of the Coast Salish peo- The Nuu -chah- moment when Jo George was fighting be approximatley Sleet ness education in order and Honourable worked so hard to make gard, George ple was then performed. nulth people had hon- 4 inches tall, to help Indian c0mmuni- Minister or Serial Services t for her life, recovery, and also expect- weighing Matilda Watts, Lena of the this evening so wonder- It was the ancient Sxway ouredthe members N under ISO lbs., with ties where Ross, ing a grandchild will be the theme for ful. Thank you to the Linda Watts, Sxway which the speaker B.C. First Nations Task black hair and dark of education and sup- Harry this celebration day, so kindly come N.T.C. Education Deft Joanne Georg, said was used for many Force during their 1931 Ministry of Social Services If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, port needed. I am bep- brown eyes. Her birth- Huisman, Millie Watts, Assembly but on and share this time May 1st 1993. tothequest presenters, purposes including Annual ® telephone toll -free 1- 800- 633 -9999 day would be between ing you might hace tome Sid Peterson, Blair and the cooks, the people cleansing and renewal of this historic day they I B.C. Federation of April 19 and October ideas about what can Mary. Also thanks to set up the tables life. The oldest dancers in added to the honours by Foster Parent Associations Earl & Jo George 17,1936, do to gain recognition everyone for the many anda the dean up crew. the Coast Salish Nation giving names to each of In 1964 her lather for status. wonderful. gifts. s1 4 HaShllth -Se October 14.199$ HaShlhh -ha October 141052 5

Land Question..- .Regionalized Task Forces System. centive for in Nuu- chah -nulth Report on the Resource the ing conducted two lo- individuals as they have Strategically, we workplace based cations with Amy at Vic - shownthewitlingnessto tual date set for the first recognize that Introduction: three chairpersons developed to keep the ikon due to the band coun- Information Mapping campy- project. tone through Coast For- team anew trade that is The Taskforee selected from each focus on the Taskforce meeting was on August Ohiaht- Florence Wylie cils and staff going on iertechnology is cheep. Summary- we are grhe est Management and demanding anther per. Concept was first intro- region be the Task Process. Copies are to 10th,1992 at the Nurs- Tseshaht -Willard Gallo summer holidays and Training Program irg dramatically withihe pleased with the six the others at Courtney sonal lives. increasingknowledgeof duced to a Land Dues- Force to hold urban be forwarded to each ery with a tentative (Chairman) with fishing season in Nuu- chah -nulth people with Sofor I of regraphics. PURPOSE: The Re- to the various sponsor - various formats chosen as Submitted by Allan bon workshop held on hearings. The region tribe br the pre -planning schedule forwarded to Uchucklesaht -Pam lull swing. such as trainee /am- You as Nuu - Tweedie,NTC Land April 27th,1992 at the Iandclarms worker will arrangements and the tribes as a checklist Watts The tentative source lnbcrmaOel Map- ing agencies which have TerrasoA,Pemap,etc.In ployees for this pilot c hah -nulth people ping Training Program Question Coordinator Somass Hall. The gen- be the staff member sion with their respec- decided by the Chiefs.. The first meeting/ scheduling5et -up in the net committed the addi- respect, the trainee/ Project, with noresigna- should be proud of these was initiated by the Nu tons to date. The Ind eral concept was well assigned to the proc- tive newsletters. Jack Little followed this workshop took place on revised 'Terms of Ref - u- tonal funding required. empbyees succeed at chah -nuhh Tribal Coun- viduals accepted with discus- ess." The motion was Central Regional Task' up with phone calls to September 4íh,1992 at reel bechanged The idea is to uti- understanding and are: Amelia BRAKER & ASSOCIATES ' cil's Lard Question staff Robinson and Mena ions regarding one moved by Danny Waits Force confirm preliminary the Nursery. The oboe according to the com- lize modern technology analyzing the Gee- Barristers and Solicitors hearing schedules that purpose ofadapt- that will be compatible graphic Information Fred,TSeshaht, Jack taskforce versus region- and seconded by Kelly The Central Re- tive was to review the mencement of each 5223 Hector Rd., would take place be- fg computerized (r ed- with the Nuu -chah- System (G.I.S.) Thompson Jr.,Ditidaht, alined taskforce groups Dennis with unanimous gion was the first meet- process as introductory Reg cea lized Taskforce P.O. Box 1178 which wassuggested acceptance of the rase- tween the two weeks of eforthen) mapping technol- nulth's endevour to be- The training Jody Miller ,Opetch- for ing we attended at and implement a check - Group. Al best we can will B.C. August ogy to the overall goals comeself- sufficient end organized wall. Roman Frank, Port Alberni, economical andcorerol- lutionwhbhwascarried. Hesquiaht on June 24th Septem- list schedule to be for - expect a report to the be by the and NUu- Ahousat, V9Y 7M1 led purposes. The re- To supplement 2nd,1992 with the intro- ber 4m.1992 warded to the individual Annual Assembly slated strategy d the create economic devel- Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal and Connie Howard,MOwachaht. vised information was theorgàng process, the duction of the Regional Appointments to Southern Tribes. forihe month of Novem- chah -nuhh people. opment for the future. Coungilthroughfunding Hugh M.G. Braker land question staff has the Central Taskforce The past history The students in essence sources Theseind'buais forwarded to all the Taskforce concept and Nedhern Regional Task ber 1992 such as the Barrister & Solicitor to gather in- Group are as listed: of the Neu -chah -nulth are developing a busi- Canada Employment wereclosenbylhe NTC tribes and then intro - continued infrastructure. Vic Force: The discussions Telephone: 723 people had boundary ness management plan Personnel Committee -1993 Fax: 723 -1994 duced to the Nuu- chah -. formation that would be Pearson requested an Ahousat -Louie Frank A Northern Re- uponco pletienofeach and Immigration Seer- keepers within the intl. to form a joint or coop. homo taaloften candi- nulth Tribal Council useful for incorporating estimated budget of the Hesquia ht /TI qui- gional meeting washed RegonalTaskbrce find ices(C.E.I.C.) end other Personal injury litigation in- reports as intro - vdual Ines to establish erative company that programs the meeting in May 1992 into the Taskforce Groups which all- Simon Lucas ' on July 2151,1992 at rage r5 to be mov -' that will fund their Ha- houthle and to will ongoing (raining positions. The cluding motor vehicle acci- Summary' duction formats, meth was submitted taking Taquaht/Ucluelet -Bob Oclucji where the Re- ing towards a laedrsea provide the individuals at a rate procedures. determine tribal owner- training and productive training Is presently be- TheRegionaf ed ode and into consideration the Mundy gional Taskforce con- question committee that will generate an in- dent injury claims. shit U iy due work required Taskforce paper and notable the resolution figure of $150.00 and Regional Appointment- cept and proposed hearing be scheduled boon of the to the depletionof the mapping industry. concept was brought abmiftedbyChef Jack also the increased Nelson Keillah(Chair- terms of reference was within the respective re- in present resource val The 'trainee/ forward at the NTC Thompson consuha- muni.. of people m the man) introduced totheChiefs gions to review the con- NUU -CHAH -NULTH REGIONALIZED TASK FORCE GROUPS Darrell Ross. Ass, we must adapt to employees willbe meeting in May 1992 tion with Process. NTC Researcher -Jack and councils. The proc- solidated and individual titule the computerized map- with the onus put on Further to the proposed Another regional Little ess was reviewed and reports incorporated into their Who are and what does the Regionalized Task Force Groups do for the Nuuchah -nulth ping system of our each region to structure urban hearings, Darrell meeting was held on The month of discussed with each of The commence- business plan over a people??? present generation to and appoint members has been enquiring into June 25íh,1992 at which September was con- the tribes opting to ap- ment of the Central Re- period of two (2) years The regionalized taskforoe groups am the representation of Nuuchah -nulth people se- create and interpret the from the respective where and how these time the tribal appoint- cludedas being very dif- oint their own repre- gionalized Taskforcewill to determine the goals lected by each of the three regions with a Land (Claims) Question researcher assigned to the maps of the individual tribes. hearings could be ad- ments were discussed hark to schedule hear- sentatives to the North- in all likelihood be of each individual. On- process. tribes for self - The regionalized yenned and held. A for the taskforce group ings because of the on- ern Taskforce. The se- underway throughout going training should The overall focus of the taskforce Groups isto hula hearings and meetinos atthe Tribal Level govern merit purposes. tasklorcepaperwasdis- Tasklorce newsletter with a deadline set for going negotiations on lection process was to the fall and hopefully continuetoprrovide each for the ouroose of Seekino answers to the Neaottation Process The Federal ano Provincial was produced to inform end of the month The concept is to tribe with a qualified First Nations people and are prepared to ussed and put forth as the the Meares Island C se. - be completed prior to nearcomptetion,priorto governments recognize aboriginal titles with the implement an idealistic a resolution" That each and explain to the Nuu A memorandum HoRefully.wewil beadle the next regional Meet- the andddl'dssälSblS technician that can read seriously negotiate the long outstanding land and sea question. - on -going pro- training and interpretallthecom- Band appoint a repre- chah- nulthpeopleofthe was sent to the Central to work on a schedule ing which is to be held The urban hearings will U ARE WE PREPARED FOR THIS PROCESS]] gram sponsored by 2) WE AS INDIVIDUAL TRIBES KNOW WHAT WE REQUIRE FOR THE FUTURE. sentative to the Re- process and what are besan July 16th,1992 that continues the proc- on October 14, 1992. be mutually scheduled puler- basedmapsatthe W Employment and Immi- level. J) WHAT DOES SELF-OOYERNMENT MEAN TO YOU AS A TRIBE ARDOR INDIVIDUAL, gbnalTask Force woo theirmainobject5es and to inform the Bands of ess is A with the chairperson of band once underway memorandum Q WHAT ADDITIONAL LAND RESOURCES AREA FOR YOUR TRIBE. A gration Canada along Upon research, will hold hearings in locus of the process. the personnel appointed SnuthernRenunde ITRSk was forwarded to the each region as the proc- 4) WHATADDmONAL SEA RESOURCES ARE A PRIORITY FOR YOUR TRIBE" with other programs we have found that pur- TOCREATE ECONOMIC BASE THAT each community in Questionnaire and Cir- and to set up a tentative Force' Northern Tribes as a ess is totally underway )WHAT LAND ANDS. RESOURCES 00 YOUREGUIRE TOTAL CONTROL OF, Graph have been (such as Band Social chasing the computer WILL SUSTAIN YOUR PEOPLE FOR GENERATIONS TOGO..? (heir region andd the cular meeting data The mu- We attended a follow -up to the meeting and so as not to inter- Assilance(W.O.P.),Op- mapping equipment 7?.. DO YOU. ABOR.IHALPEOPLE, FEEL YOUR TRIBESHOULD BECOMPENSATEDFORLOSTRESOURCES THAT Southern Regional requesting the tribes fere with their hearing GONE FOREVER ?? oration Skills Training prior to the training has meeting on July name of their selected schedules. SW YOUWART YOUR TRIBE (O.S.T.), Provincial Ante FOR 1st,1992 with the member of the The chairperson created chaotic situa- AND YOUR FAMILY REWIRE TOSUSLTAMA COMFORTABLE FIRST NATIONS ART EXHIBIT Employment Plus tions with other organi- THE FUTURE 07 Taskforce concept and taskforce. from the three regions CHANNUI TSPEOPLE DOYOUAS ATRIBE.. (E.O.P.) and others). zations which we do not 10),SOUCAIION OF OUR FOR THE RUG terms of reference The Co-chairman will be the taskforce wDUAL FEEL THE EDUCATION PROVIDED. ADEQUATE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE. ALBERNI These funding to duplicate. In HAVE MALL broughtup as anagenda (Andrew Callicum) has group to hold hearings recogni- 11) PREPLANNING FOR THEFUTUREGENERATIONS.NECESSARY TO MAXMI ¢EOURNEGOTIATIONPROCESS. sources have presented FOR YOUR BAND" requested that a formal within the urban areas' tion,wemustensurethat YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL AND ?OR TRIBE CONSIDERED WHAT. REWIRED item for discussion pur- HAS AND n a problem for the stu- the Nuu- chah -nulth or- 12)0. HEREDITARY CULTURE AND ,awes TABOO. THE MAMA SOCIETY 'Beadwork poses and decisions. resolutionn with the as indicated byt he reso- GETTINGL STr1ONGER THROUGH THE 'Masks dents that do not collect ganization has fully QUITE STRONG AMONGST OUR EOPEOPLE. DO YOU THINK IT WILL CONTINUE Regalia The Chiefs opted to se- names be introduced at IutbnpasoedattheNTC FUTURE unson O 'Carvings 'Ceremonial social assitance and treinedand experienced HELP lect one representative the next Northern Re- meetings. 13) HISTORICAL RESEARCH. ONGOING. DOES YOUR TRIBE REWIRE THE SERVICES OF THE TASKFORLE l0 'Jewellery 'Other arts & crafts appear to penalize the technicians to analyze InnerCERTAIN AREAS?? from each tribe, as a gional meeting which is To ensure that all THE ELDERS individuals that wish to and interpret the data INQISONGOING. HAS YOUR TRIBE COMPLETED THEIR MAPPING ACCORDING TO taskiome member, weh scheduled for October the taskforce members take thetrainingandfur- as enecove manage- ORAL HISTORY.? 14 are in- an LION THROUGH DISEASES, WARS AND the final decision to be &15,1992.. gathering similar 1 ) HA -WTHE NUMBERS VARY FROM EACH TRIBE BECAUSE OF A..M.0.. Th u rsday, F ri day,Satu rd ay mer their career paths ment and dads ak- made at the band level. Arrangements formation for the tubes SURVIVAL. HAS YOUR TRIBE RESEARCHED FAMILY HISTORIES THROUGH THE ELDERS?? within the present pro- ing tool. YOUR TRIBE HAVE REGARD,. ORAL HISTORY PROVIDED BY The deadline date for are being made for the we are preparing to hold INN . ,TYPE. DOCUMENTED INFORMATION DOES NOVEMBER 5,6,7,1992 gram. The concept- will be to THE ELDERS" the appointed band rep- Mowachaht Tribeto host a one day workshop in TO THE ELDERS 1? 1n DOES Y OU R TR IB E HAVE ME MAPPING OF (INDIAN) KO-US NAMEPLACES ACCORDING The intent oldie capitalize and create a WHAT. THE (9:30 AM to 9:30 PM each day) resentatives was to be the first meeting /work- the third week of Octo- IS) WHAT IS THE PRESENT POPULATION OF YOUR TRIBE LIVING W AND OFF THE RESERVE ?? have in training program that 17M,1992. The shop which is to ensure ber. All the taskforce program is to -. PERCENTAGE OF EMPLOYMENT AMONGST YOUR PEOPLE ?? July pro- ?? tensive hands on train- adaptstotheNuuchah- YOUR TRIBE HAVE A POSITION AND/OR STRATEGY PAPER COMPLETED FOHNEGOTIATIONPURPOSES posed terms of refer - standardized informa- groups will be advised 1e) DOES 10 toot tables are available at a cost of $50.00 FISHERIES INTERS TYPE ing one (1) nulth's current mapping 22) YOUR TRIBE INVOLVED ence was reviewed and tion is gathered from all as to the place and time through NEGOTIATIONS WITH EITHER GOVERNMENT?? for the 3 days. Tables will also be available for of this workshop. month with Malaspina projects and require- a PRESENTLY ONGOING adopted by resolution the three taskforce TOMS YOUR TMBEAPPcINTED NEGOTIATORS FOR ANY OF THE ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS College and involve the ments of individualterri- groups interested in promoting or demonstrat- with minor amendments groups. Further reports AND/ OR. F. THE FUTURE?? privatesector througha tale! boundaries. The WISH TO SEE ADDMONAL INFORMAnav WITHIN THE ing native history, as noted. Conclusion willbeforthcoming as 22). YOU AS A TRIBE, COMMITTEE AND OR INDIVIDUAL culture, education, etc. trainee/employmentba- intent of the program is CE REPORTS MAT ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE RESPECTIVE TRH.. The final selec- It has been every the taskforce groups YOUR Reef]] approved to personnel 23) DO YOU HAVE PEOPLE. PLACE TO W LAND CLAIMS RESEARCH WITHIN difficult sis for the train AND THE FUTURE. tion of Southern process to con- progress -watch for 24) DOES YOUR TRIBE HAVE ANY JOINT MANAGEMENT SCHEMES N THE PAST. PRESENT Entertainment by native dance groups. additional five (5) through variety (corn -CHAR -NULTH Taskforce Group have firm the names of the them! WE, THE TASK FORCE MEMBERS,WISH TO PROVIDE THE INDIVIDUAL NUU months The total pack- puler -based mapping THEIR PROGRESS the appointed candi- emimd'peselecled rep TRIBES WITH MEANINGFUL REPORTS THAT WILL ASSIST THE BAND IN For more Information contact: it age amounts to a one organizations - that are ANSWERS YOU dates as follows: tatives on the Re- Submitted by Allan TOWARDS A SELF -SUFFICIENT FUTURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THE year trainee /employ- productively working BROUGHT BACK AS A Nellie George at 723.2031 or leave a message. Oxidate -Ernie Chester gionalized Tasklorce Tweedie, Land Ques- PROVIDE US BE INCORPORATED INTO A REPORT THAT WILL BE mcm basis eis the sec with the (G.I.S.) Geo- WILL Opetchesam- ROnHam- groups. This is mainly tion Coordinator DRAFT FORMAT TO BE FINALIZED BY YOUR TRIBE. law and phase in limbo due graphic Information e Ha-5511m -Sa October 141992 Ha- shlnh -Be. October 141992 7 Constitution Continued two sets of laws in Van- lion" asked. Shesaidthat Oue- Federal Government who Cancer, Watts asked. "I Aboriginal laws- the ac- bet will increase it's per- we've had no reason to "Clearly he made word inherent get in don't think no cord states that " a law tentage of seats in the trust for the last 200 by a of us stand up and fight la there? It happened in The Process of Nego- Passed government House Commons write years." of Aboriginal peoples, or B.C.'s percentage will our rights", said WON, 1985, heanawered, when Paden- Trigger for NH- de- Peace ,order & good In 1973 the Nisgha a group of elders insisted gotiations -the clause an assertion of its author- crease. government- This can ity Case was decided and that white people can't states that self govern- based on the inherent Ms. Sayers also strike down aboriginal meet negotiations should right provision may not be Stated that the Provinces laws, saidMS.Sayers. She 1 1 . split 3/3 on whether not give us anything. We in- As BrltishCo umb an inconsistent with will aboriginal tole existed.' heritedil, the rightist goy- be initiated by the repro- those havenbmpowersandgavetheexampleoffish- laws Nothing is more sigma. em ourselves. sentences of the Aborigi- which are esential to jurisdiction such areas as ing laws." What happens peace, if cant than thiscase," said Delayed Justiciability nai peoples when they thepreservationof labour,housing and min- someone fishes in our order, Woes 7beylgovemrreml for a five year period. are prepared to do so. and good govern- ing. This prompted her to areawahlne wrong ewe, ment in Canada' question" how much is fled and we swathe net hatlrotlealwithueanthis In five years we can go to "One criticism of has and Me thomWe naveto issue." court and get their inter- the accord is that we are "This only been the province going to put AsA a Canadian. applied a couple of times into training reserves? go to court and Never for a mo- prelatical of self govern- being forced into this," on prove to in the historyry of this count When n e otiari ce the court thatt we have merit have our Bands most" Walls a t h e Watts said. This clauseause 9 t and we live A that right. stopped taking pan in the was opposed to going to states that nave want to, ry under lands d claims the province 9 The court will right now," said Watts It's is becoming decide wholhmprol political movement in this the courts. you can continue under a stronger your used invery,very extreme law is valid. So you country," said Watts. 'Why would we want the the Indian Act. First Na- fore:, she said. 'How don't cases," he much is province really have self On thence( Constr court to define self gov- Pions have to trigger the sad the go- ernment for us. I'd rather negotiations" In his concluding ing to want to put into governmem, "she said. it tuition ammentlmenIn Never has remarks Watts said that housing on reserves? Ms. Sayers Warts sad believe life negotiate and have a say. Treaties- "WhentheNuu- also it's importamforpeopleto Self Government- "why questionetlthepmvisions is never what you want it We need to be a part of chah -nulih negotiate land look at everything in the do we haveto negotiate it for aboriginal representa- to be, life is weighing the process in defining claims we will be now.. if we've always had ST, tion is things. ThisConsteutional what self government is" acing not only land claims Package." the Senate and the Some of the pest- she asked. -When nego- House of Cannons. " so much. document reflects Urban Self Government- but we will also be negozi- meant demo. fiations begin don't know racy and the fact that "Itwillbeuptothaseinthe atingourthirdlevelofgov- Pie against these and there's We how many 596 Bands, Monis there is power- sharing in urban situation to decide element This s a major ammerdmentshavebeen the the orators echoeo appoints 1982 Inuit- how are they this country" what they want to do. It development, "Watts said. against them since 19 Illy going them. We don't know how to negotiate with We many will in * It's a compromise. If you us? be the Hause ,*, Speaking on the will be very difficult to ad. " Self government wie be may have to waft really , sell government clause minister laws without a a part of our treaty and think you can get a better a of Commons and why Tong time to negotiate." Watts asked" how dd the and base. Will them be protected in the COMM,- deal who do you think is are we becoming pan ei going to give 1p some- "I've heard that co- their government? What thing for you get a better bnialism is being taken becomes of our system,' deal? Vouve wee under out, «said MS. Sayers, "yet Ms. Sayers was Colonialism for the last there isaneedbrratifioa- asked if a ra vole would lion ( at negotiations) mean the end OÓ NOTICE 125 years. Am I going to by of self gov- PUBLIC compromise more somy the Provincial and Fed- ernment She replied that Ì WQ people can live under the eral governments. In the " if we este no that's the **. meantime Federal end of government * Indian Act? I canttellyou laws self apply, the Indian act that's offered A TIME TO TALK what TO de It's all going to ap- to you. )* A TIME TO LISTEN be you're individual Plies." Weber snuggled this Song choice. I've made mine," Financing- " Every single aren't we willing to slug **. The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Watts told order of government has gle a little longer for what 410 ,+ the assembly, is hearings in the following locations: holding He said that it the to contribute money ac- we want?" Merritt Civic Centre "no" sde wins, when will cordingtothisagreement. " We used to have a`+ 2185 Voght Street the next opportunity We have to provide serv- no limitation of our pow - +' + Merritt, B.C. come ?Atthe risk of being ices like other govern- ors, "shesaid. "Now we're 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., November 3, 1992 accused of fear monger- meets but where is the going to haveto negotiate ;*T* l ing /Fs money corning from' she hesaidthat " !think for it.What happens if the . i Inn of the South asked? *** i. 803 Crannied, Street going to be chaos for ire% "This is oneot the government doesn't live . Cronbrook, B.C. because of the trend to- great unknowns. One of up to the agreements? A wards a greater split be- the dangers is we haven't classic example is James 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., November 5, 1992 tweenrichandpoor,which seen a political accord on Bay," Ms Sayers said." I balanced package is to ensure the unity For further derails, including the final reu, the There are times when you've probably These hearings are part of will turn the poor against financing." daenthink we haveto wait call the Referendum Infirmation Office. on Aboriginal Peoples' and political stability of Canada. Royal Commission ud He added that with Justiciability- "What hap- another 125 years or 10 said to yourself, "My vote doesn't count second round of public consultations. B.C. being the fasting pens if you can't negati- years. We can negotiate But that's hardly the case But as B.C. Premier Mike Harcourt All Aboriginal and non -Aboriginal groups and for much." 1.800.463.3141 growing province and an ate an agreement; sad on a nation to nation has individuals are invited to participate. with The Canadian Unity Agreement. said, "Most important of all is what you In Victoria 9533929 crease in immigration Ms Sayers, You nave to is. a simple yes believe. To help you make an informed For more information about the hearings,or "these people are going go to court or a tribunal. There are a lot of On October 26, with if you wish to make a presentation, please call of to have no place in their The fact is that to go to ways to achieve self goy - or o, you'll have an opportunity to decision, we'll be sending a summary Berne Wood at (613) 943 -2036 THE1G CANADIAN lives for us." court you need a lot of ernment said Ms. Sayers or tax: (613) 943 -0304 decide the future dour country. And the Unity Agreement to every house- "If you want to wait money.Shealsosaid that , we just have to look at must be hold in B.C. Please read it over, then If you would like general information about the another 10 or 15 years to she hada fearthat "some- them." Maybe we need since the full Agreement Commission, our toll -tree numbers are: negotiate there's not go- one will go to court and it core International pros- approved by every province, it won't vote in the October 26 referendum. +UNITY 1- 800 -387 -2148 (Cree, Inuktitut, Ojibway) ing tobe much let' (thedecision) will apply to sure. ltIamatterofbreák- be decided until your vote is counted. As a British Columbian, as a Canadian, 1 -B00- 363 -8235 (English, French, Chipewyan) JudithSayersgave us." ing out of colonialism. We AGREEMENT this carefully never has it meant so much." a beef overview of "Who gets need to be creative." The intent behind P.O. Box 1993 ma maw aree.ria to mywam,e Nrave btw erne the lust negotiate Ration entire package. She said the priority to 7 V-4.4 4) Ottawa, Canada that the first issue that is Willitbebcally, regionally, , KIP let aqwc ea aae.yw. Poop. quite is the Tribal Council or the tat .- .Cr- M tx a ra contentious 4 fammissIon , e, ewer ,,wm,rw Quebec ..dd Quebec get Band ?This hasn't been now TMCanadaclauso specified intheaccordshe saysthat all provinces are said. "It's such a leap of Poetise f Oridrh C equal, but are they, she faith. We haveto trust the Sa October 14.1992 9 8 He- Shllthes, October 141992 IbShlah

same direction as the which is unthinkable to- force Akan to provide base our economy on putlherrghlslo use B C e N u u - c h a h - n u I t h Tribal Council meets at Maht Mahs DAMS Americans. That's where day. enough water for chinook shon -term employment water and other re- the story fits in. If wahine law years, next projects second andsockoye orerthe that damage the sources. This time snit- ing of Hesquiat Akan is allowed to corn- half of the river was di- few years. environment. It Fraser ro The Nuu -chah- One of the aeon inherent right to sell 9o "lam not optimistic mentally sensitive area a study mental and sustain- Harbour and much of the - pieta its diversion of the carted away from the Alcanslustioreasy River fish habitat is pro able economic nuhh Tribal Council met tent issues discussed at eminent, is guaranteed in about the future if Chess and if herbicides were KILL concerns study relates to the forest Nechako River with the Fraser River through a to profitswasarousedbythe totted, many more fish- must take al Male MahsonSeptem- the meeting was the pro- the accord, "there will be constitutional amend' deemed necessary they precedence and the rivers and the Kemano Completion mile underground tunnel power exports. The nail ing jobs will be created, over corporate profits. ber 25th and 26th, where paled alrlel'alrrlerlslallla acOvslnutgnal guarantee mess are not accepted," would consult the tribe. streams. project, Fraser River to generate power at national giant developed lasting overamuchlonger Not orgy can jobs they were hosted by the Canadian Constitution. that First Nations can ne- said Watts." There wont Charlie Cootes, FISH chinook and sockeye Kemano for the new plans to divert the rest of period of time And Con- be created by restoring Tseshaht Tribe. NTC Chairman gotrate wth the two levels be abt of compassion for Chief Councillor for "Iwamtosaythank at least we've taken In May, two stories salmon could suffer sari- aluminum smelter at the river to double its struction jobs could be andenhancingouralready The meeting George Watts gave a re- of government on what the Indian people." Uchucklesaht,toldthetwo you, this initial step, Lucastold British Columbia ousdeciines,accordingto Kitimat TheKenney Dam, power capacity in what a created building spawn- vulnerablefishhabitat, opened with a traditional pon to the tribes on his their rights to self govern- The Tribal Council visitors from Interior that about but Mr. Lowenberger and Mr. fish stocks appeared in Department of Fisheries which was built at called the Romano Com- ing channels and habitat long -term and jobs prayer by NTC Co-chair- interpretation of the ment are." passed a resolution au- if their company is going stable Slaco the news- the Federal and Oceans biologists, Cheslana Falls on the potion project It should restoration projects that in the fishing industry will man Andrew Cabmen. amendments. Watts said that thorizing Chairman Watts to log ina tribe's area, the Other agenda Appeal Court decision al- who fear that the project Nechako, held back the have been called the meld had to bedaubing be realized. Bob Thomas, a Heredi- Although headed- some politicians like B.C.. totravel to the Nuu -chah- people from there should limes during the meeting lowing Akan to proceed will result in inadequate rive rswaters,flooded 600 Kemano Destruction of salmon runs.. Most importantly, tary Chief and Councillor ted that the proposal was Liberal Leader Michael nuhhcommunitiestocam- benefit in some way, be- water for incubating square kilometres of Project it have paean in included: with the Kemano comple- because would We ample weowefuturegenemtions for Tseshaht welcomed . rte parted. Wins saleihel Wilson and Reform Party favourof the con- sides cleaning streams. ton project without an Chinook eggs as well as splendid lakes, streams allow only 12 per cent of evidence of the destruc- the right to fresh - everyone he was in favour of the Leader Preston Manning stitutional amendments. Heaskedwhateco- a raped on the Meares enjoy environmental assess- reduced flows In the and forests and nearly thenaturalflowoftheriver five environmental and water rivers and wild Chairing the meet- amendments are against the accord Two visitors from nomic opportunities exist Island negotiations with ment and the efforts of Fraser River. The poses eliminated the chinook to remain. economic consequences salmon. the most because they want solo- Interior were at the meet- for the local people with the Provincial Govern - i g was Richard Watts,, One of Washington State fisher- adgrblelteeattolhe fish. salmon downstream as it is estimated that of the Kemano Comp* Cochairman forthe Cen- important issues toting nialism and hestatusquo ing to hear concerns from their company and also ment presented by men to get a bigger share ery of higher river tem- the reservoir was fillings only five to ten (5 -101) tion Project and the Mae Burrows First Nations, that of their to live on. the tribes about their log - how did they feel about Francis Frank and Cliff trat Region of the NTC. peratures and more con- Nechako ging practices. Interior the payment of royalties Also of Canada's Fraser River By1979,Aleanwas permanent smelter jobs diversion. 'Executive Director centrated pulp mil and exporting It is time for the T.Buek has purchased TFL's to the tribes. `recommendatonsbythe salmon. The media re- all the excess will be created by this Suzuki Envlron- BRITISH COLUMBIA saps sewage pollution power it did not need for government and people mental Foundation LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF along the vest coast from Mr. Lowenberger Personnel Commmee in- ported the stories paled Cerlanlylherewi rarely are aclu- The diversion of the smelter to the United ofBritishColumbiatotake 160 Fletcher Challenge. said that his feeling was eluding a statement from but they be short-term jobs in the -111 Victoria Drive ally closely related, quantities of water by the States, reducing the construction aSer'usapproachloward Vancouver,B.C. Fred Lowennerger. that if the tribes have a the Staff Advisory Com- of the dam, Dams and Kemano Completion will Nechakotoatrickle. Fed- but in this era of sustain- protecting fish and fish 051 4C4 Vice Presdent of Forestry suggestion for an eco- mitteecallingforimproved water diversion projects create affect not only the eral fisheries officers had able development, Sena habitat- one of our most First Citizens' and Land Use and his nomic opportunity that communications and walls of death killing fish Nechako Rbersystmbul to get a pout injunction to lorgeracueptablethat we important sustainable re- w- e..-s-aw associate Rick Slam re- they should approach the more consultation be- - had. also salmon returning to sources. sponded to questions logging manager in their lweentheircommitteeand and destroying fish THANK YOU Most rivers in the Pa- hundreds of Fraser Ri er Theburdenofproof from thetribal representa- area. He added that' I the PersonnelCommittee, tat Fund Loan Program care Northwestern states tributaries that support that Akan will not destroy Thank you to the fives. prefer the economic 'a report on teeter/Neon salmonid throughout the fish and fish habitat must Ha- ho -payuk School Steve Charleson, opponuniy option rather of the LandOuestion Re- have been significantly it and diverted province. The Fraser .. lie with the company. ande.W.NeillSchoolfor Councillor from Hesquiat, than paying royalties." gional Task Forces by dammed a result 214 River supports steelhead v There must bee full envi- giving ourchildren a CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS hdanumberoiconcerns He also mentioned Allan Tweedie, the NTC and, as salmon and steelhead as well as five species of mental assessment al quality education as well includingtheprotection of that Interior has entered land Question stocks have a high or salmon, in hundreds of the impacts of this project as nurturing their social the water supply at Hot into lent management Coo dinator(seepege5b The Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal moderate risk of diversified genetic and - onall regions, andihepro and emotional growth. 6) - an Springs Cove. - arrangmentsinKihgcome ' has been authorized by the Legislative Pon Along with logging, racial pools. Once lost ay vincial government must bevies Eileen Haggard Affairs Retold the Interior Inlet arrdKyugaolandihal `the introduction of a del. Assembly of British Columbia *examine, inquire urbanization and aerial- these fish can never be wC re- assess how R hands representatives that their they are also Involved in egation of visitors from into, and make recommendations with respect to tural use, hydroelectric brought back _. water supply had already hatchery ventures at thane County in China, Loan major This is completely CONGRATULATIONS all matters related to the First Citizens' Fund Kyuquot and Gifford Is- who were in B.c. to learn dams areoneof the beendestroydoncebya British Co- Program established through the First Citizens' land. how the indigineus peel causes of this decline. unacceptable. CONGRATULATIONS slide caused by logging C To Ted and Fund under the Special Accounts Appropriation and Look at what hap- lumbia's valuable salmon and also that he dint Simon Lucas sug- pie govern themselves, { ...To our son Nelson Dad to consider: to the Columba stocks and their sensitive 4 Linsey Haggard, Commies, and in particular, that they get to- educate their young and paned p , , Frank for receiving a want to see aerial spray- gested I of Riverbecauseoitheeight habitats must be and are very proud ingot herbicides into their nether with the comps- engage in economic and pro- scholarship award for the effectiveness of the current program design, Before the l ,'" bother you. You are the socialI development. dams there. tested; salmon must not I 1991 f rom the NTC Edu- water supply. ny's Board of Directors to ' T son and delivery mechanism and benefit to the diem; dams were built, the river be relegated to second or very best He was also con- have more discussions `thepresemationotschol- ( i cation Committee, for the appropriateness of the current program to was home 16 million daughter that any like this. arshipsto Nuu -chah -nuhh to third place in relation to the great award was an business coma with the destruc- mother and father could address the oasis,* small salmon a year. Now, other economic interests. for the whole lion by logging of CMT's He said that he students whchtookplace honour love you development experienced by aboriginal people; de- We follow want and we on Friday evening follow - sockeye have been must not the family. (culturally modified would like further discus- very much. We are so recommendations concerning the design and Glared an endangered Americans down their s tons because the ing a banquet Thank you again delivery of the loan program to ensure the trees),oldvillagesites, and proud of your achieve- HesquiatTribeiscoduct- species in the Snake deadend road. We owe) to the NTC Scholarship and the burial sites, particularly ment and of your eager- established mandate of the fund River, the main tributary to future generations of for coupe around Hesquiat Committee ness to learn our lan- changing needs of the aboriginal business of the Columbia, and the to protect pre nizing Nelson for his being met. Penninsula. a Keep community are U.S.NationalMarineFish- coos genetic pools of academica0hievement The problem, said up the good work. invites es Service is expected salmon stock which will Karen S Clarence The Sated Standing Committee Chaneson, was getting Mom and Dad to declare Snake River become extinct if we do Webster submissions with respect toad matters relating to information down to the endangered this not. In this case, it is es- mamma the First Citizens' Fund Loan Program. Submissions working level about these chink year as well. Commercial pebially galling that B.C's will be accepted in all formats and mediums, kinds of concerns. TRIBE NOTICE TSESHAHT fishing will be severely salmonaremreatened so including written and oral, until November 30, 1992, Mr. Lowenberger Í `G curtailed. that Akan can sell sur - - +r 1992 said that their company THRIFT SHOP Whhiesssalmonot plus energy for profit. CEDAR BARK DOLLS... now has an Environment -NULTH (Upstairs - Band Office) their own to catch, U.S. Alvan received a Delores Bayne Is !tonal style hat , while the NUU- CHAH Committee who will con. new fishermen want to inter- sweetdealindeed in 1950 shown with some of her lady carries a basket. Please submit to: dct hating sessions with Proceeds go to community ANNUAL ASSEMBLY cept large numbers of fish when the government of recent work, two dolls Delores also oan,syv. Ms. L Molsberry thee workers.' You have hall. loan which comefromhabitats the day virtually gave woven from cedar bark. makes the more typical Place: Hall Committee Clerk my assurers-, he said - Alberni Athletic in Canada Butwhyshould away Nechako River wa- These are two very native style baskets, as Room 224 that They will go to those HOURS Buildings the Americans, ter rights aboveCheslatta works toes her daughter and Parliament doing the logging to make we allow uniqueandoriginel Port Alberni Victoria, British Columbia who have sacrificed their Falls so that Akan could of an which have many son-in -law. that there is environ- TUES., WEDS., THURS. MM.aa,TcI V8V 1x4 own fish habitat to hydro- divert water into its raser- hours of work put into Anyone wishing to Dates: November mentally sound logging." MrpnReattle. MLA Telephone: (604) 356 -6318 9:30 AM - 12 NOON electrkmogaprojectsiake voir. The environmental them make an order for one d Mr. Slaco added chair/m+ (call collect) our fish loon impacts of this massive They are complete her fineptemeI basketry 26,27,&28 Facsimile: (604) 356 -8172 that the water supply at Volunteers needed, call the to ,vs ...MLA British Columbia scheme were not even wahhair,capes,dress and can contact Delores at All Nuu- chah -nulth people are urged Hot Springs Cove has Band Office at 724 -1225. may be heading in the considered, something the man wears a tram- 724 -6350. tlemd. been labelled an environ- {C}yy.Fyaa wyayra.ps.4.444cya.aa inae

October 141992 ip He-ShllttrSa October .,-...... 4zTr444,444-4441444,464,5,4-444 He-shrill-SA 14.1982.(L Nuu -chah -nulth Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS We would like to express our appreciation to the USMA Nuu- chah -nuth Programme for Macon AWARDED TO tribution of additional funds for this years Elemen- tary Secondary scholarships. This contribután ena- OUTSTANDING bled almost twice as many students to receive awards as have in past years. We also want to thank the members of the NUU- CHAH -NULTH years Scholarship Review Committee: from School District 070 ,Lath Arian, Ron Erickson and Denny STUDENTS Gdsdalet Marl Touchie from Ucluelet and from the M NTC, Charlotte Cote and Charlotte Rampanen.

1992 NUU- CHAH -NULTH POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS CHATEAU GRANVILLE SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by the Chateau Granville

Hotel . One scholarship of $500. Presented to COLIN BRAKER,TSESHAHT. Son Secondary School (Gradesa- 12)scholarships', presented rotten students. of Titus and Pauline Barker and grandson of the late HUghie and Grace Watts. Colin Ina Thomas received the Renate Memorial is in his last year of Communication Studies at in Burnaby. Shearer Scholarship , which was presented by NTC Co- MADE 1 Nelson Frank -Ahousat Cora LeeMartin- Hesquát t4 Chairman Richard Watts. Ina was pined by her Roberto Gus -TseshaM Georgina CHATWIN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by Chatwin Engineering: Justin Durward- Ahousat Sutherland sisters Pearl and Charlotte and niece, Reggie Mack- Opetch .Arousal one scholarship of $500. Presented to BRADLEY VISSIA,OPETCHESAHT. Son of Jordan James Vesta and grandson esaht Amber Severinsen Sandra of the late Nessie Watts. Bradley is in his third year -Mowachaht of university transfer at Camosun Teresa Gory Hespiriat College in Victoria. Robert Stewart Jr. 1 L..L. l - Warts -Ahousat Mats, Frank Tlaoqui- Cecela Tsesnaht r Nuuchah norm Scholarships were presented to IIII DAN DAVID SENIOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by the firm _.7 and Sean Charleson-Hesquiat these students from Grades 1,24 3. law of Jerami Sam- Anousar Rosenberg & Rosenberg. One Samantha Robinson Ted Haggard TSeshaM scholarship of $500. Presented to DEB CadaenJack- Mowachaht r DEGOESBRIAND,TSESHAHT. Daughter of Bonnie DeGcesbriand and grand- -UOhuckles3M Kimberly Touchie of Margaret and late Candace Sanders GRADE@ daughter George Clutesi. Deb is enrolled in her second year -Ucluetét of university transfer at Camosun College in Victoria. -Ahousat Laaa CM1rkssan!oy trial GRADES Holly Thomas- TSeshaht Evangeline.Toobarney >ilki DEGRUCHY NORTON SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by the Accounting Firm of Jack Little Jr.- Ahousat Sabra Halvorsen TSeshaM 7 Degruchy Norton & Company. Two scholarships of $500 each One scholarship Walker Watts- Opetch- -UChucklesaht Lorene Chadeson r presented to WENDY GALLIC, TSESHAHT Daughter of James and Jan Gallic. sand Hesqub r Wendy is in her last year of Business Administration at Malaspina College in Francis Williams- Tla-o- GRADE 5 Kelly Foxcmhsesbaht _ i Nanairno. One scholarship presented to CYNTHIA RAYNFR. OHIAHT. Cynthia H qui -aht Shawn Frank -Ahousat y L Brandon Lucas- Hesquiat the of Tom Watts and the granddaughter of Louise Watts of Tseshaht. Ahousat i-1 daughter 4 - Shane Keitlah- Nola Campbell- Ahousat Andy Clappis- Ohiaht ; '+11Y n ii , Cynthia is in her second year or Business Administration at Malaspina College. Heather Chadeson JoniJohnson- Mowachaht ti 1 -Hesquiat Leasha Samuel -Ahousat IF .11 JOHN JACOBSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.Presented by the law firm of Brandee Sam -Tseshaht Alannah Tatoosh * ii GRADES i Woodward a Associates. One scholarship of $500. Presented to CHIEF EARL Estella Chadeson -Opetchesaht /. i ` Post Secondary scholarships were awarded to MAOUINNA GEORGE, AHOUSAT. Chief George is enrolled in his third year of -Hesquiat Luette Amos- Tseshaht Deb DeGcesbriand (Dan David Sr. Memorial Erica Tom- Hesquiat 5 ' Mart Barney ()Gut*, - Antropology, Linguistics and Native Law at the . i nsey Haggard- Tseshaht Amber Star Little - Scholarship) and to Carol Clutesi (USMA Neu - Erica Seitcher-Tla -o -qui Yanni Barmy- -nulth Scholarship. TSeshaM IS NUU -NULTHTRIBAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP. cheh Manor Cox - Tseshaht -CHAH COUNCIL Presented aht On hand for the presentations were grand - rft Li by the NTC Pension Fund. One scholarship of $500. Presented to VERENA GRADES Bella JodOhiaht mother/mother Margaret Clutesi, Bonnie Eunice Joe (Mats COOTES, UCLUELET.Verena is the daughter of Phyllis Amos and the late Levi GRADE 3 Trevor Johnson -p7E, M DeGcesbriand, Deb and son, Carol and NTC Lynette Limas _l lesguiar Contes. Verona *enrolled at UBC and will receive her Ba cheer of Education next Joseph Bob. naogueals Jason Dixon Sam Cochairman Nelson Kerala h. recipenislro ,Goads 45,6,&7. Spring. Andrew Callicum Jr. Nuuchah-nu -Ahmt GRADE 10 -Mowachaht Clinton Noah Thomas J NUU- CHAH -NULTHTRIBAL COUNCIL GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP.Presented by -Ahousat Jake Johnson Angela Williams- Tla -o- the NTC Pension Fund. One scholarship in the amount of $500. Presented to -Mowachaht Jeffrey Mack Pewee VELINA VINCENT, KYUOUOT Velina is the daughter of Paul and Julia Smith of Ryan Tatoosh- Opetch- Opetchesaht Crystal Clappa- Ohiaht Nuchetleht. Velina is enrolled in her second year of teacher training at NITEP, UBC esaht Carla Halvorsen Edwin Jack Jr. in Malaspina College in Duncan. William Save /(neon -Uchucklesaht -Mowachat -UCluelet Vanessa Chadeson Richard Moody Jr. RENATE SHEARER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by the Nuuchah Kenneth Watts- TseshaM -Hesquiat -Uduelet nulth Heath Board. One scholarship of $500. Presented to INA THOMAS, Alicia Jimmy- Tseshaht Kaesy Ignace Hesquiat Kyle Shaw- !Vidal* N-...41 AHOUSAT. Ina is the daughter of the late Ian and Margaret Seitcher. Ina has Myra Mack -TseshaM Alicia Mane Smith completed herRegistered Nursing Diploma and has begun her Ba °helmet Sconce I Jenny Lee Williams Ahousat GRADE 11 in Nursing at the University of Victoria. Ucluelet Jennifer Watts Tsesnaht A Chamtaine Seitcher Nicole Chadeson Geraldine Cameron TOMMY JACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by the Nuu- chah -moon - Tla -o- qui -and -Hesquiat !Want Heath Board. One scholarship of $500. Presented to MELANIE SMITH Malaise Shona Byrne- Ahousat Serra Chadeson Careen John is the daughter of Clifford and Sophie Braker, Tseshaht, and the granddaughter of Samantha Touchie -Hesquiat -Mowachaht Tinus and Pauline Braker. Melanie is enrolled in her first year of Dental Hygiene at Dawn -UCluelet Foxcro#- TseshaM Camosun College in Victoria. GRADE! GRADE 12 Velina Vincent received the Nuu- chah-nuth Tribal Council General Melanie Smith was presented with the Tommy Nelson Kedah 111 - Scholarship donated by the NTC - - - - JoAnne Land OiOdalt USMA NUU -CHAH -NULTH SCHOLARSHIP. Presented by the Usma Nuu Jack Memorial Scholarship from NTC Co-chair- -Ahousat -- Pension Plan. Velina, who s in the NITEP Teach. -chah- Lomnda Campbell Kathleen Sterntt- KisplouJ ers Training was nulth Program. One scholarship of $500. Presented to CAROL man Richard Watts. Joining Melanie for the Stephen Chadeson at Duncan joined by her husband -Kyuquot TseshaM Paul CLUTESLTSESHART. Card is the daughter of Margaret and the late George presentation were her grandparents Pauline -Hesquiat during the scholarship presentations. Making Pam Marilyn Little- Clutesi. Carol is in her and Tines Braker, and parent sat, and Sophie Dennis -Ahousat TseshaM the presentation was Blair Thompson,NTC Educa- enrolled second year of university transfer at Malaspina GibriaAme Gus-Ahousat Anta ClwbsafHasatat tion Coordinator. College in Nanaìn. Braker. L i1

12 He- Shllth -Sa October 14.1992 so-ca Or -aa October 14100e 1a This with diabetes by using dodo' three months he logging companies particular in- MY PROPOSAL motor " I IMAGINE HEALING lost enough weight, did endue' decided there biofeedback tech. FOR for a profit to the Native manage- NATIVE SELF was no way he was go- nscnes. They barn to Government. Fish- I Imagine wailing at the bus stop LIFESTYLE emoghstress ing to administer insulin manage and plan thee ment exercises, and GOVERNMENT would suggest that we For an hour or Iwo A holistic ap. to himself by syringe and around dia- maintained his calory I think that working cease fishing and catch Because the bus driver slopped Iona pop lives in heathraquires needles for the rest of betes whether at the intake. The result of his towards Native Self gov only we need to eat Oh what oh what would you do? them is very difficult the concentration to. his lee. So with the help work place or while tray. efforts was he did what a them. Gravel - I would wardsthemental, physic of one of the Nuu -chah- They learn how he believed he could do road to take for both Na- suggest that we use the Imagine leaving on an airplane dung With community heath and main- and that was tocomeoff tivesandNon- Natives, but gravelihewaytheSechel About twenty minutes late cal, emotional, and spir- to quit dieting itual self. The self being nurses, he set up an tain a controlled calory the insulin. This person o is a necessary road. II Band has being using their Because the pilot lost his shoes again the core the holistic appointment with the intake. The experience has continued to lose also think that the results gravel Theynegotiateda Wouldn't you be a bit irate? of goals and objectives to Jubilee Hospital in Vic- of this particular individu- weight since he began from getting Native See royalty for gravel exce- may help achieving a well bal- rona to participate in a al's nutritional intake his journey to a better govemment the vatedonns lands Attars. Imagine arriving at a meeting one day curd and comfortable two day diabetic clinic. as, he seemed to be health which was about Kyuquot Native Tribe. I portation levy for the nar- Enthusiastic and ready to go that the Fed- energy leveller personal The paposeoi thisdinic eating a lot more and it our years ago He has dont think row conveyor corndor and Only to find the boss has gone to play will safety. was to educate the Oli- seemed like he was eat- lodge pounds at a very oral Government a percentage of the jabs Wouldn't you think he was a jerk? CI Any illness ordts- em abwlwnet diabetes ing more times during gradual pace which is bother to deal with such a atthegiartpa. $5000'000 Kyugad ease can be cured by is and to teach him how the day because of the to keep the small village fike Community Centre - I Imagine wading for the mailman to come around the bend self when that self un- to control diabetes. in between snacks.The weight off. He a enjoy- but a small villagecan put would hold traditional na- Because you are waiting for an important cheque big pro. derstands the reasons It was found light in- between snacks ing abetter lifestyle and up one heck of a tive recreation adivties. I But the mailman stopped to vise his friend for the imbalance of per- through research by the stems off the hunger he him. test. would acheive this by ne- Wouldn't you leer like wringing his neck? Thefederalgovern- sonal energies which diabetic centres, if the until the regular meal self. gotiatingacashas wallas meat would be trying to cause a discomforting client is forty years Si hour. This person has alandsetllement. Salmon is late the effect is quite clear When someone keep us under the pole, - I physical, emotional. age or older, that Indi- This person loo' taken care of himself by Hatchery would take It causes uneasiness for yourself and others loo of the bill known as spirtual, or mental con- vidual's pancreas is still lieved he could work educating himself men- lion the rivers and raise Even if this is not tow it appears Indian Act. We can dition. in working order. How- himself off the insulin by tally, by doing physical the Shemin arealhabitat, This This is what your being late may do. Federal Govem- v One of the impor- ever, certain physical taking advantage of exercises and eating a tell the has been rey proposal for ment if the Self - tant thoughts ro remem conditions must be in every avenuethatwould balanced diet, taking native seegovemment for Parents: Role model being on time. Get 1p early in the morning ryead 50vemmenIdoes not use the Kyuquot Native Tribe. ben is , Is there a place before the sugar lead him to a better care of his emotional children off to school on time. No child likes most of its power to help T,erman and get your Irnnccllonnetweer the levels reach a high dia- heath. It was done by needs by doing stress by Krislopher R the classroom late. When late they miss instruction Natives the way they waking into traditional self and the betic proportion. Some educating himself about management. and most the late, they regard- NativeSeeGuvem- Charlotte Cote,B.A. time, they have to tell the teacher why they are important of all. he has - are supposed to help contemporary set T 11 of the attributes were diabetes and what can tion,lwillbeableto rest students and in general feel bad. O a small mentfortheKyuquotpeo- dldtmm the of the whataretheyunted smoking and alcohol. be done with diabetes. done the things that less they lire my fellow Nuu -shah- on large comma- pie is important because nessing many changes Please get your children to school time. Alcohol has 85 He about the makes him reel good village or Kleco! Kleco! nuhh students achieve byf and how does set about learned we can learn how to make taking place in Canada inside which is taking rely To experience crossing sugar content and social lifestyle required academic success. Native Dell -Gov o rowndecisionswiththe that directly effect First the graduation party. time out of your busy between the relationship smoking not only at- to enhance the possi- care of his spiritual If my fellow students; al- RLECO!RLECOf Political, and the A special thank Nations people. One of Thank you lather and sports schedule to Come tributes to high sugar of recovering needs. ernment does come, and ways remember. you of selves? bilities coo no micial. you to my family and these is the proposed Selma for being my toSFU andlakemygrad levels, it also impairsthe diabetic condi. In the holistic dthemoneygoests small have your family and To my family for _ - A recent case from the The Native women friends who made my change to the Canadian sense, it s possible for tribes or villages then we providing with the strength and support in pics; and thank you fo ample°, an individual individual's night vision. tion he was in. So, what should be treated the graduation which will community behind you me of us to achieve will have to get used to day, a day Constitution Vancouver; thank you the wonderful weaved who was diagnosed to Evidence shows does he do? He main. some Even when l was teeing support to achieve my same as any other Cana- that will always be re- entrench the First Na- what we believe in and paying for new develop Degree for the delicious grad basket. Thank you have diabetes and be- that persons who are lees a schedule of all Natives lonely I knew that I had Bachelor olAns dian. We should membered and cher- Bores inherent right of all a takes is a bit of meets and a lot of power from Simon Fraser Uni- cake and all the cham- Pauline and Sinus for came some what of a born with diabetic con- his daily activities, in- the land that was my family, Mends and legally and politi:ally. I have I effort shed would like to aboriginal self- govern- pagne. Thank you Colin the beautiful earring success story in ho el ditions or who are cluding eating, stress as this particular community supporting varsity. Thank you An think we should prepare traditionally ou s. We thank the Tribal Can ment. This is a major for endless hours and to Hazel for the gor tlanlony physical ex- individual did in under- s what kept andCnarlene br always lose tons in dealing weh his younger years managing, should also have r money cil, and especially Blair step forward for our me. This standing what he ourselves to team Prow to having rimed aster to on the phone listening genus gold bracelets. diabetic condition.. of age will continue to erase, and hangar the o order to create jobs, Thompson, for provid- people who have his- me gong during those neededlodobyeducat- manageai environment for Wren ede esses Thank you Babe for all A physical cortdtfon the have diabetes. These positive things that I my problems and developrec- been denied time when felt I could diabe- ecology, and our wildlife. bad Mom, ing me with, not only tonally andforyourcompanyat the (rowers and the deli he would persons learn to would make him feel ing himself about not your graduation gift, a doctors said can Mal nation activities, build a financial, but emotional access to political, so- goat tes. Congratulations I also am amazed the Thank "special tuesdays" onus cake. Thank you have for the rest of his control their sugar level good inside himself. in There are many trip to Mexico. Band have taken new hospital and invest support as well. 1 would cial andeconomicpower guyi Secheh you Joanne, David and movie night; and thank elsototle Jetries, Babe INe. and learn how to live It was over a pe. such as retail minis country The right people who stool by me money over land in the businesses like to let all my Nuu - you for the video. and Jenny Lee and Gwaa -let -teach r grad would need at I I family for always being stores. We cheh- nuth people know to govern ourselves and wish had the Oct. 9r86 conference and there for me. thank you Thank you Hugh for Andrea for the wonder least twenty -one million l space to name you all, ar- with a that I am deeply grateful means that we must also The following decided to settle Misbun and Dave for the helping me release my fut gifts. To everyone dollars to ensure that we for having the opportu- have people In our com- however, there is one titles on Sell Govern' andeveryNativemanand people in our band that and to help pay for the $54,000.00. Iwouldrather in lru orations in attending mygrad party sell -sully I must acknowl- many dinners Van- adeeic can become My to pursue my edu- oyes ready to take person thankyouforhelpingm ment are a continuing woman will be treated as are ready to lake over the things that concern the take the land and every- I was an eventful and mind- We would probably who was my rock, couver( when slue equals. tI eive it take a little oient. canons goals and hope on this enormous re- edge celebrate this wonder series done by the positions that are most government. went thing in and broke and starving) and less way; and thank you het and more and more of us sponsibility. Education my strength, my power. dents from Kyuquot The early Europe imponanl in order to run a Native Self Govemment money but only Rode a Port Alberni, for the for the silk start. Thank tul day. the education in order to hive towards higher holds the key to making My mother,Euelyn,who School. its did not do the justice government. Being irde. we will be able to build !Meet the land, not all of lovely pendant and for you Bob for taking the Charlotte Cola pnepareourselvesforSelf education. this transition success- passed away six years MY PROPOSAL that should have been pendent will help us to be betterhousirg forthepeo- e though. Heres how I instilled me Government, On October 2nd 1 ful and with the know, ago, wain They took our im recognized by all aces o, peeinourband.Wewillbe wouldsuggest weuseihe FOR NATIVE SELF' done. By S1aceY a mpow- graduated from Simon edge and wisdom dour a set- pule shat Congratulations tenant Agin to Sen Gov - people in the world, and erne le improve the bust- land: Timber - I would tell GOVERNMENT IN M Proposal tor Native Fraser University, in elders and chiefs to ered me to move for- Congratulatinsloallthe ernment, including the most importantly by Ca- messes in ihecommunity, the Nativegoulasln into y have timber Set -Government in ward not letting anything Carve awards as in KYUOUOT is and the fire department to cut down a Md I Vancouver, withaBach- guide us , govearcegovernance students who received NUU- CHAH -NULTH land that rightfully ours. radians. we Kyuquot - ebr of Arts Degree ma- of our tribal communi- stand in the way of my scholarships. An extra Past years. By Matthew H. Jack We lived and governed This right for Set will receivenxdemequip- onceayearepproximatey SCHOLARSHIPS think that Aping in Political Sci- ties will once again be personal and educe. special congratulations We also want to NativeSenGovern- on our own before the Government should only mere. We also willbe able 1 hectare and sell it to pursuits. Mother, Kyuquot should set its ence also hold a Di- ours to determine. tional to the students who at- We would like to thank the members of ment for Kyuquot is im- Europeans. We survived be given to those bands to get a community hall own spending prlorlties. ploma in Broadcast My goal has al- I wish you were thereby tended 8th Avenue El- express our apprecia- this years Scholarship portent because we can many things. We even that are ready to receive that will be able to host my my bans mortgages. and all Kyu; et should have s Communications and a ways been to use my side during ementary School last Lion to the USMA Nuu- Review Committee; be making our own polo- taught the first whites to this huge responsibility number of events. insurances. The money new subdivision built in but I know from Diploma in Canadian education to help my graduation, term. chah -nulth Programme School District 70, deci- survive in the land that is and will be true to the We will be able to cal and economical will from what we village. Kyuquot that you were watching for Lui Adamo, handle the justice withina come the Studies. My future edu- people achieve their. Robert Stewart the contribution of Ron scans and indrodaal rights. rightfully ours. Canadianeonstiution,the your special place, we will get from leasing some of should have a bigger cational goals include political, social and eco- from Francis Williams additional funds for this Erickson and Denny This way we can show I feel that we have federal government sys- the system and Mom the land. If we get loans place for the community I with and a pursuing a Master's nomic goals. have re- along leash, Samuel year's Elementary Sec Gdsdale; Mari Touche that we are not helpless enough resources in our lent, Canadian laws and have a court house, Iran the federal govern- to have by gatherings Dad June, Teddy, John adelemon .t0 Degree in Ethnic or Na- cently been hired by the Smite Charleston ondary scholarships. from Ucktelet and from in keeping our own land traditional lands to make the Chatter of Rights. We /adieus° and Thank you went that will help ie. Kyuqud should also tive Studies and possi- NTC in the position of and Chubby. From the stall, par - This contribution ena- t5eNTC, ChadotteCote io good sanemoneytodadbusi- wit act Ike municipalities home. and govemmem We have waited have a place built for the tibia Doctorate In Paley Post -Secondary Educe. for being my guiding cols.& students of 8th bled almost twice as and Charlotte prospect. The youth of masses. Then we will be and the people will pay Weshuslddevelop over 350 years for Native teenagers to hang out cal Science. tion Counsellor and, Ii light. many students to re- Rampanen. readyle receive Self Gov- some taxes for different our own bank which will Avenue Elementary today can run a very re- BY TINA JACK hope that, in Charlotte Cote such as policing, handled shebusinesses Sell Government . Today we are wit- this posy School spectable government, ernment. We have many services Hmalfilifta5,2coprignam s-smog-s. October l41992 14 man agement programs since she left the social office building in Port Fisheries Program. Bill Short, INTERESTED MORE Verna Hansen, package on constitu- ognition of Aboriginal The NTC was developmentprogramin Ahem, HIV/AIDS Serras FISHERIES NEWS (720- 5757). . -- also works out of the John Margaret Miller and ref orm,MNA peoples inherent right of able to obtain one and early ABOUT HIV AND AIDS tional July. Gail organ- Carol Swann started NTC fisheries program From NAna Ja AnneCordWeallgained Larry self- government, and riversarestronge one -han million dollars TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT President Fisheries Interim ^vugh izes of the fisher- work as the Nootka- ofliceonthesecond ibor Smith, Jessie ANY ONE OF THE a lees pounds because Desmeules announced clarifies the division of Measures Agreement to support commercial from the Department of ies .-related meetings Eaporanza- The third HIV/ Audrey Kyuquot of the Tseshaht band Smith, Colleen ABOVE LISTED PEO- the food was SO good! today. powersbetweenthefed- On September harvesting by the band. Fisheries and Oceans and makes sure that the Regional Fisheries AIDSOainingoftrainers el- office building (724 - Campbell, Cheryl PLE. THEY ARE PRE- Kleco,K loco Desmeules eral and provincial gov- 3rd,1992 ,NTC Chair- Unfortunetely,DFO was for fisheries manage- First Nations receive Maoist inmid- July, She took place September 5757), FroWilliams.t PARED TO SHARE aay *, urged all Albertans and ernments man George Watts unable to proceed with men programs for the their fisheries program will be doing Ife same Fisheries 21- 24,1992 in KyuquKyuquot. 1992 -93 fiscal year. Manage - From Mwachaht THE INFORMATION especiallytheMetispeo- Ttlispaaage f. signed the 1992 sub- negotiated arrangments Of MnOrgasrequired She work as Don does, only Each of lite Nuu. ment Training "toget out nally brings Matis peo- to allow the the amount, one million, keeps the whole Office regions Verna Jack, Kelly John WITH YOU. THE METIS NATION pleof Alberta agreement to the NTC / for the four northern A two year First chah -nulth to a level playing two hundred and fifty From Fhuneseht and support the whole ple field Department of Fisher- D itidaht, M owach a ht, working. . newts. and members (North,Centre1, &South) At this time we OF Al BERTA AN- nstrona Fisheries Col. package" during the with other Aboriginal ies and Oceans fisher- Opetchesaht and thousand dollars has AI Kehlah was hired in of these nations. Carol Raven. had this train- Annie Vincent, Sheila would Isle to thank the NOUNCES SUPPORT loge Diploma Program people and establishes Tseshaht First Nations been allocated by the midJuneesthoSalmon has leg John. people of Kyuquot for FOR NEW UNITY October referendum. ies interim measures particular interest is still being developed their rghtluiplace within to harvest and sell sur- Nuu- chah -nuhh Fisher- Ehantement Techni- Desmeules says agreement. This - and expertise in At this last ses- From other areas' the warm hospitality PACKAGE ON CON- sub by Malaspina College returning ies Council to fisheries cal Al is the MNA is in favor of Canadian society, both plus saloon to Advisor. avail- S aquaculture and shell- Mon the following peo- Tyson Touchie, Shelly shown to all who were STITUTIONAI RE- agreement brought im- under the direction of a changes as Matis and as Canadi- mediate important the major salmon hatch- management programs able to help each of the fishmanagement. Carol da pie recehedcertificates Johnson, Tim Esther- involved with this train- FORM proposed and corm itteerepreseming which include a Triple E a ris, state Deseutesm benefits to the Tseshaht eries within their territo- of the Nuu- chah -nuhh Nuu -shah -nulth First will be working out of the for completing the train- land, Corinne ing session Thanks for all Vancouver Island September 14,1992 senate, modifications to Metis people have and Opetchesaht First ries. First Nations. Nations in developing Campbell River area Mg: Suthetland,Ron Hamil- taking us into your Tribal Councils, We gained through a pro- The profits The Ditidaht, 1 plans and budgets for Bill ton, Fidalia Hague. homes and treating us Edmonton- The matis the HouseofCommons, Nations. from Greenismanagerst were hopingrhatthe first From Kvupuot amendment to these sales would Ohiaht, Uchucklesahe, salmon enhancement like family. And a sing Nation of Alberta will recognition of Quebec posed Having devel- have the N uu students would be able Anna Jack, Leroy Jack, IF YOU OR section 91 (24), through important Opetchesaht, Tseshaht, projects, and in training thank you bathe cooks: swoon the new unity asedistinorsociely,rec- oped a well -thought out madean con- odes program, and also to enrol in this program i Verna Jules, Alex and YOURCOMMUNITYIS Ucluelet, Tla- o - Nuu the Matis Nation Accord tribution to the fisheries -qui -shah -nuhh people is the management plan, and Clayoquot Sound /Jarbary,1993. 511 the and through the access programs of each of',' aht.Ahousat, Hesquial to work effectively in the Regional with a team of fisheries Fisheries Bi- stan -up date has been I!EAT/LINES THEATRE IN COOPERATION WITH THE 8C ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN FRIENDSHIP CENTRES PRESENTS to self -government these First Nations.' and Kyuquot First Ma- salmon enhancement ologist. guardians, members of He will be work- postponed to Sepfem- agreements." DFO officials have indi- tions all have active fish- area. Al was manager ing particularly the two rations cereal. closely ber,1993. If you are in- The MNA repre- cated that these bands eries up ment pro- of the Tla -o- q ui -aht First with -o- qui lowed to sell 15,000 the Tla -aht, teresfed in a career asa grams employing about nation salmon hatchery sents approximately 60 chinook salmon caught will be allowed to har- Ahousat, and Hesquial fisheries technician, 40 people. Training is ofthe thousand Matis people in their fishery in the vest and sell these sur- on the Kennedy River First Nations, in addi- please contact Bill ILENCE throughouttheprovince. Somass River and plus saloon beginning the most important pan for eight years. lion to managing the UT Greenfor more informa- S It The MNA will launch a 1993. of these programs is Dr.Den Hall started overall FORUM THEATRE. ABOUT VIOLENCE IN THE FAMILY Alberni Inlet. h Nuu chah -nulih Amon this program. expected that the re- as the "Yes-campaignthat mill It is estimated Over the next work Barkley maining lour First na- Ditidaht Re- ,be directed primarily at that this brought half a month, the NTC and Sound- the Matis, but will also DFO willbe working with tions will bestading fish- gional Fisheries Biolo- Directed by million dollars to the include all otherAborigi- interested Nuu -chah- eries management pro- gist n mid -July. Dons A - VAC DEN pockets of Opetchesaht SHOP David Diamond OREN. ..rENO rnr nulth grams in the near fu- responsibilities include violence nal people in Alberta. and Tseshaht fisher - First Nations to 3058 3rd Avenue Scoloign by lure. bi,.an..wool-Tom The MNA plans to as well as money evaluate the successes assisting each of the Sales Service 8 Repairs Mia Hum &Paul Wiliam& direcorsoOnce, host information sessions and problems of the first We will b p rt First Nations nine area To All makes Of Lighting design by Loom Vaal. to ethe band members commercialized native ing on dvtl al First to develop and carry out Paa1 W lbvm two tions wtianspt:alub in selected Metis commu- who worked in handling VACUUMS School Board Nations fisheries pro- fisheries anagement u.mob nies that will be open to and processing the fish fisheries under thereat. Also Available A Large Line Feamnng grams in future editions plans He or Bold. Vacuums anyone interestedinlearn- and about $100,000 chah -nulth fisheries in- and programs. Sam "I con ral{D rime: Mm l Farr to Bob wren of this newspaper e also available tope: boon so mood in ingot thedetailscontained the Tsu- ma -uss Fisher- measures agree- Columns Bobb NTC Fisheries Pro- vide advice to 724 -3251 clack norm, ARAN* in the Constitution con- les Committee. This will ment. dacquie George gram Staff sensus package. be used for the bands' NTC fisheries individualsirom the Darrell Guss cow nome., Ccorgja Straight The Nuu -chah- Nuu "it is important that fisheries management stab will be working with southern -chah- Sophie Merury has nuhh who "Thorn No moo viol, people understand the programs each of the Nuu -chah- nuhh Tribal Council area are try- Carmen Moore YourmmmuNo serf-ammo our SRN .nrm hired additional staff to ing to start, expand or L.t'.+..r implications of a reformed As pan of the nulth First Nations over CAPITAL THEATER Constitution before dec id- sub -agreement, the the coming months be- assit each of the First improve their fishing or ''"14116 nations in developing busi- Sunday October 18, 1992 ing on how to vote in the Kyuquot First Nation lore the next fishing sea- aquaculture and carrying out fisher- tasses Don has spe- 8:00 p.m- national referendum said started a chum test fish- son to develop plans for On Thwooith rs/ ies management pro- cial expertise in salmon Whale Watching & Nature Tours Desmeules. ery in their area in late the improved manage- ment and commercial, grams and plans. and herring manage- Press Release ' September. Information an. ass zation of some Gail Gus is the ment. Don works out of '-or 'á from fisher will of the -gym. SC. VON SRO r0. ehistest 16051 "WRITS ® - MetisNatbnolAlbene Whams program office the fisheries program be used in future years Nuu -shah -nuhh fisher- ' ies. manager. She has been officeonthesecond floor to determine if chum am.mmowmem.mem.memm Fisheries working in this position of the Tseshaht band Annual General Meeting returns to any of their joint "KA -KA -WIN ENTERPRISES" m for the Kakawis Family Development Gold and Silver Carvings Basketry Centre Society ROYAL COMMISSION up to last spring's first agreement. PM ON ABORIGINAL round of hearings. Sub- The Commission HOUSE SATURDAY OCTOBER 17,1992...2 OF Excellent! Work for all occasions Gifts PEOPLES TO BEGIN rounds of hear- will publish, in early Oc-n Centre on Meares Island sequen IIIMWITSA Kakawis SECOND ROUND OF ingswilibe held in 1993. tabor, a discussion ¡r- e, Edgar Charlie Jenny Charlie Boats available 1 PM HEARINGSON OCTO- Hearings will be- document which sums NATIVE ART St. Dock BER 27TH gin in marines what it has USMA ry Box 523 Victoria BC at First simultaneously Y sets , G7rr. BC 670 _ & to attend (Ottawa September Alberta Saskatchewan, heard to date and Tofino -9555 m.m. Public Invited encouraged 30,1992) The Royal and Ontario. The sec- out a number of ques- Commissionon Aborigi- and round of hearings tions to stimulate dia- NONA SUNDQUIST SABRINA WILLIAMS Victoria e9ae dieing the second Limited Edition Prints - Proprietor minim nal Peoples will fan out will provide an opportu- Legislative 6 514154 5 WE NEED CAREGIVERS Gold & Silver Jewetery across Canada in three nay to focus on moving round. An accompany - marl, e e ing video and pamphlet OUR CHILDREN) Weavings L'.,-, Tabinenaw -0867 teams the fall for the forward, from listening FOR - focus - will also help to Carvings - //'4 wmlw.nav orna.: second round of its pub- and identifying issuesto -- lic consultations. The generating options for the issues and Mine- - ' Pottery uxmnaaman4. C'/ 11111 M.Ln. , Port Ale.ral,e.c. MT MS Commission will visit 34 anon. TheCcornisoce late more dialogue. To Provide: EMERGENCY TEMPORARY LONG TERN CARE 1111ü Alberni Gees taxis George CPC/ Rrom 840554 (Hummingbird) communities in all re- will not hold public hear -Fion: 724B4í4 - national Press Release e sw uWS:MO ST, FIND, S.0 VOSS]. s. warns e Native Doom* ld. OIT Houri gions, starting October legs during the Contact: CHARLOTTE R --555 724 -3232 m °phone. Ise -belt 27 and concluding in referendum campaign Royal Commissionon Fax: 725 -2361 Noma (604) 725- 2017TO . Mon rU. m. S, M r s D w sceitmorzm,l B.C. vos raft F1ó December, as a follow on the Constitutional Aboriginal Peoples HmShllth -sa, October 1a,losa 17 le HeShlhhSe. October 14 190 DEALING WITH AGGRESSIVE KIDS coach a child to work spect himself. When a cooperative manner. and play with others. If a childrespects himself he Be gentle about Region Youth Conference hits a Southern by Marc Lalonde child lot, then tak hams to respect oth- this. You do not bavel° adult thing to do. You leave him be, you can The years Youth SenlorinfantDevelop- to him away from the ers.AChild who respects shame the child or hurt the rest of the bunch, lend all gratitude on be- don't show him what he deal with him later. other children. Tell him Conference, held at ment Worker himself and others, his feelings. Talk to him but I still had opportuni- half of the youth of 1992. should havedoneor how Once the victim he is ( Ditidaht August 25- Nuu -shah -nulth works through his prob- about right and wrongie ties to gel to know Before the Nuu - to express his feelings. feels better, bring 27,1992, was anexperi- KLECO,KLECOI!I With- him to or Ahousat,Ditidaht, lems without using ag- agerale,lespectU man mostly everyone who out your generous con- chah -nulth were hud- Nagging and the one who did the hit- Ehattsaht....) and it is ence for all who at- (Ammon. Thosblheway ner. This will develop a was there. I must say at tribution to the Confer - died into tiny reserves scolding won't work ei- ting. Let the victim tell his heritage tended, especially me!lI to care for of the Nuu -chah -nuhh sense of trust and corn- first I was a lisle bit un- ence it would have been and treated like cattle, ther. The child will be- the hitter how he feels, others and to This is my first year co- play. a tribes. passion by showing you easy being responsible lot harder to have the and before the residen- come defensive and then let the aggressor ordinating the Confer - a cooperative manner. give it more thought. care. fora lot of teens but all tial school tore apart wool think about torme- feel shame Shaming I Conference. I'm sure all a Be gentle about ence and must say that A traditional When a parent of you guys were great. that was learned by the families, the Nuu -chah- one else.Hn Is too busy child is not the Nuu- You not it is a lot of work. Some this. do have to method used by the shows respecttoachild, Our Nu -choh- nunnna- youth at the Conference nulth had every sophis- thinking about himself, ohah -nulth way. Show shame the of the activities held this child or hurt Nuu-chah -nuhh was to that child learns to re- tion has many great will come back to your ticated social structure. now that you are on his respect for the children his feelings. Talk to him yeas were: Giant Pepsi coach a child to work spect himself. When a .K -v Power Video Dance, prospects by the behav- reservation in a positive It was not only based on case. He forgets all by giving them each a about right and wrong in and play with others. AR. Ifa child respects hansom iours , knowledge and Kleco. chieftainships and social about the child he hit chance to talk about windsurfing, slow pitch way, once again agerele. respectful man- child hits a lot, then talk learns to respect oth- wisdom displayed at the Next Con- status, but also on can and thinks, - oh poor their feelings. Don't softball, and a variety of year's ner. This will develop a to him away tram the ers Achild who respects conference by our ing for each other and me. I didn't mean it. worry about solving youth related work- ference will be a lot big. Oh sense of trust and rank- other children. Tell him himself and others, youth!!! working as a whole. h no, is very problems, teach thechil- shops. gerinvolvingrroretribes manned passion by showing you he is Nuu -chah -nuhh ( works through his prob- I would also like from all over the Nuu - was astrong network of angry with me. Poor dren to talk to each other The conference care. or Ahousat,Ditidaht, lems without using ag- to thank the Aboriginal chah -nuth and will not people who worked for ,poor me." You only instead of righting. This could never have gone When a parent Ehattsaht....) and his gression.This is the way Advisory Committee for the common good. This h method will teach chil so well without the help be limited to the south- teach him not to itwhen shows respedtoach!ld, his heritage to care for of the Nuu -chah -nulth approving a grant brine was a way of life to the dren to respect each of a few energetic young ern region. It will also you are around. So he that child learns to re- others and to play in a tribes. Nuu- people such as Connie Conference and all the involve a lot more plan- Suicide prevention workshop with facilitators ohahmuhh. loathe to De Sneaky. He other. "MCFIy" McPhee, Southern Region Bands ning responsibilities by to take part in the Con- Louie Joseph and J'net August- Mertil. Children were ' will wan until you're not If a child comes who taught to play with each sing to you ogyseries,the success of approximately the same D onelle Edgar, Ron not financially sup- the youth, so organize a ference, so look forward looking and then hit. This because the series will come from Iength.Thecharacters are ported the Conference. td it for next year.... other and not to hit their does not teach the chid hewantstoteh you about The Four Edgar, and Estelle youthgroupinyourcom- clearly To Ditidaht Nation, friends ornibtings (broth- another within the artisticcommu -' defined Edgar - to all of you on the munity so you can be a Cleo! to handle the situation child, do not Directions ers nity. The stones should Within the convert- behalf of the southern Tseshaht Nation, penolibnplannng. Neal and sisters). Deal- in the Nuu -chah -nuhh blame him for -manly-. Tyson T. Yawns is in the reflect lee as experienced lions of three acts writers region youth Opetchesaht Nation, year in 1993 we hope to ing with fighting isacon- way. Try to understand that CBC -TV S.R.YOUth Worker cern of developing a by the First Nations. Eve- should feel iree to explore Kleco,Kleco!!! and Ohiaht Nation I ex- see new laces who want of many parents The first thing to he is coming to you for process half- houranthol- ryday life. Tragedy and dramatic structure as N In this article I will de- help. Bring him the dramatic I would also like do when handling ag- to ogyseriesihalwillbecrea- joy, celebration and con- relates to First Nations' to send out a big thanks scribe a "new" method gression is to help the child that is causing his lively driven by the Naive Irontation, loss and love. storytelling and drama. to Anita Cherleson, of handling aggression victim. Think about a, problem. Have him The stories can Thebudgetdklates Tanta Joseph, which has gained a lot who needs your help speak to that child and community. will give rangefromdramatucom- that the stories be con Jennifer Wyse, Jason of respect in the field of and attention the most? allow the other chid to The series voice to communities of edy, and everything in temporary., rather than Mack, Ray Sim, and do eln hoop s ol Don't get caught up in speak as well. Do not ..a between but it is the periodpieces(unless cast e attitude like 'the legal take sides and do not try the First Nations. \rooms the Ditidaht Warriors strength of the stories and set requirements are will not surprise the system, where all the to solve the problem. from the four directions of for doing a great job themselves that will drive minimal). elders, because it falls time, money, and atten- Make sure that when this land, from all the ter- chaperoning all the par- the series. Sharethemwithus. in line whhthetredeìonal tion is spent onthecrimi- one child talks the other dories of the First Na- ticipants. On top of that, The guidelines are The deadline: December Nuu -chah -nulth ap- nets. Deal with the vic- listens. It they do not errs: from ocean shores I would like to thank all to prairie grasslands, from straight -forward'. 1 -2page 15th,1992. the facilitators for hold- proach to handling ag- tim, the child who got come to a solution, ex- city streets to northern story ideas. Onger out- Please send submissions gression. But before I hurt. Ignore the child plain that there is no ing excellent workshops. or scripts are also plus resume to: bush, in viragos, camps,- lies As coordinator I. explain this, I will first who did the hitting' for solution right now and office towers, and living welcome ( if submitting Rosen] Spicer and had little time to attend speak about the meth- w. He will see how they must leave it and Voice: that have script, please attach one Loretta Todd workshops, with ods that don't work and the victim meaning your give it more thought. rooms. along page synopsis). But pro- C/o "The Four Direc- why they fail. attention. This will be A traditional never been silent bu that posals should slate suc- Hons.' Hating a child be- important for him to method used by the have yet to be heard on This anon what the story is. Canadian Broadcasting cause he hit another watch. II he runs away, Nuu -shah -nuhh was to network television. how it plays out Corporation child will not teach him reflect the rich about and diversity of First Nations' in terms of the three act, p.O.Res 500 to care about others. wo, Olav Dagruchy C.G.A. cultures. The CBC wants structure dictated by the Station "A" You may stop him in the Jay R. Norton C.G.A. for half -hour television for- Toronto,Ontario short run, but he will collect these voices mat. The three ads are MSW 1E6 learn that being bigger this new network series. This is a call for is more powerful and DEGRUCHY, NORTON & CO. those voices. that hating Lithe way to CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS Barkley Sound Dialect solve problems. After all, Acknowledging the isn't that what you're depth of creative talent 2nd FlSOn1115 Gertrude SI. Bus.724e1e5 -Language Class - doing? His hitting is a within First Nations com- CBC has problem for you and Port Alearni,a.C. ones. 752-6569 unities, the WI to Sponsored by the Ohiaht Band you're salving it by hit- made a commitment ting him. develop 4 -6 half -hou r d ra- for their Band members. to first draft. If you think " I'll metic scripts week has already Every show him what it feels Jack Woodward This process under producers from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Tuesdays. lire', you maybe right. Barrister 8 Solicitor begun - - y ' r.Ci+r9 h. He will feel Ine pain, but Roxana Spicer and r Native Law At the Port Alberni Friendship Center. he will fell sorry for him- Loretta Todd But it's only . what Written phoenetic alphabets are being self, not the person he the first stage of Woodward 8 Company 13- taught in this dialect byHarry Lucas, hit. The only thing he could evolve into a full 3rd floor, 825 Fort St. part who was influenced by Edward 'Tat" 1"8 t thinks about is that you prime time anlhdogy Victoria,B.C. VOW 1H6 are hurling him. Once series developed orea- Tatoosh. °ff by Native writers again, the lesson being -6560 'Met). For more information Robert Dennis at Ph.(604)383 -2356 Fax (604)380 telling Native stories. _ _ learned isthat hitting and Edward Tatoosh at 724 -5757. The youth do a "trust exercise" at one of the workshops. anthol- 723 -8281 or Getting ready to windsurf on Nitinaht Lake. hurting people is the As with all 18 HaShlltha, October 140892 HeShlhh -Sa, October broadly acceptable to interested in hearing 6. Avoid caffeine and 14,1992 19 lic'on. The 49 page pub - ha'um FAMILY HEALTH Discussion ation entitled Erlming Canadians'. about during the sec- excessive sugar (Ryan CENTRE JOB OPPORTUNITY then summa- The discussion ond round, which is de- FOOD FOR child isgoing toeatthese DROP -IN Document the Commis- document also presents voted to looking for so- foods please allow in CLASSIFIED ADS Ohiaht Tribe is seeking a qualified person to OUR CHILDREN SPECIAL EVENTS WEEKLY DROP -IN ComMIQrt Devebomenf sion heard in the first a number of key ques- lutions. The Commis- very limited quantities.) work for the Band as a Published EVERYONE WELCOME in Ramheldon round of public consul- tenswhichthe Commis- sion invites Canadians FOOD FOR 7. Remember fish is a Worker Ohiaht is a small bon wants to explore T.S.G. TRUCKING the Wee Coast of Vancouver Island. by Royal tation. to participate in this THOUGHT great substitute for FOR SALE WHERE: 3435-41h Ave ,Pot Alberni next Carvings, jewellery SERVICES The successful applicant (preferably) Native " The lire round during the round. process of dialogue- re- meat. WHEN: EVERY THURSDAY For how can from mammoth 8 mas- Moving, hauling, will be responsible for: Commission of our public hearings example, Seel on these que5rons. What ourchildren 8. At the age of 9 orto TIME: 11:30 -2:00 relation. radon tusks, ivory, - Assessing and developing Community Programs was very much a lis- we rebuild the frame their own cities- eat is one of the most yak child may be ready trucking. Reasonable FOR whale teeth, horns, ani- MORE INFORMATION CALL 7231391 on Aborigi- tening phase'. The shipbetween Aboriginal Oars based on their ex- important parts of our to make their own. rates. Ph. 724 -3975, Assessing eligibility and administering the Social mal teeth and claws, Commission is now ent- and non -Aboriginal peo- periences and. child's Iffe. What and breaksfast or lunch but ask for Tom. Assistance program nal Peoples I I etc. Looking for mam- TOPICS - in child welfare pro- 'dialogue ple in Canada? Upon circumastances. and how they eat will deter - up until then will Be involved the community ering the they moth & mastadon tusks The AAari4ha/ people from what principles and val- rime how Renee's gram and working closely with child protection phase" of as hearings, communicate their their bodies need your help to en at a reasonable price. OCT 22 Teach your child about taking to strap one end of ro Social Workers. b hope-lope stated Judge Rene ues should it rest? How views to the Commis- grow and llowihey man- sure they start the day Contact Rose Elsie Chumus gers Qualifications: 4.6 1 ray that nuCCnadians can see Dussault, Commission will the lives of Aborigi- sion / stated Georges age their school day. It off right. John. No. 141, 720 -6th Catering OCT.29... Pumpkin carving, how to freeze pump- 12 required, some social service courses tmaeneetotanewreraon- Co- Chairman. "Wkhthe nal and non -Aboriginal Erasmus, Commission Ls important therefore Angle Miller St., New Westminster, kin, roasting pumpkin seedsand recipes with pump- Grade shp meet/ an blatant/ to- would also be beneficial. wide distribution of this people change as a re- Co- Chairman. Commis- that you consider not epee. B.C... V3L 3C5. Ph. kin. rn, Lunches qualifications. document, we hope to suit? steps shad sinners want to hear only what you chose to Thefolbwing fife (601)592 -9758 DRUG AND ALCOHOL DROP -IN Salary based on (Ottawa -October Closing date: October 30,1992 stimulate a productive be taken by institutions from bcthAbortginaland send in yourchild's lunch style changes may im- Fee:)604)572-9756 7,1992) On the eve of Dinners WHEN OCTOBER 22,1992 Apply to : and informed dialogue such as school boards, n- Alargnal people Ii but what they eat for prove the health and sears its second round of pub- TIME: 2:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. Chief Kelly Dennis between Aboriginal and churches, business and reconciliation is to be breakfast, supper, and behaviour of your child: FOR SALE 723 -2843 le hearings, which be- Aboriginalpeople,a For P.O.BO0 70, non- professional groups, achieved and a new re- haveforsnacks. !tactic] 1. Offer a balanced diet sale or made -to- TOPIC: ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS gins October 27,1992, will help silver rings, Bemfleld ,B.C. dialogue which and the media to bring lationship bulk, the full skips breakfast and including a variety of order: Royal LEADER: Genie Franz the Commission everyone focus on the about change? engagement of both'' bracelets, pendants, BOB -A -LOUIE VOR 180 doesnYhave anutrfous foods tram the tour Phone 723 -1391 for more information. on Aboriginal Affairs to- brooches, earrings, and Contracting Phone 728 -3414 bread and butter issues ' These ques- groups is essential" lunch he /she will be- groups of Canada's General day published a discus- bolo ties. Tim Taylor `Roots facing Aboriginal people tions arejusta brief sam- A video version et come very restless and TEEN PRENATAL Food Guide. Sr., 1034 Ecoole Place, ion document to stimu- and leadtopractival rec. of the kinds of is- the discussion 'Siding Come and join us.... pang docu- tired by the second half 2. Serve regularly Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y late and focus discus- that are 'Landscaping To talk, learn ommendations es the Commission is ment, as well as a Corm of irte day. If they eat too spaced meals and 7L7. Ph. 723.4167. and sham about your pregnancy INVITATION Painting panbndocument,Over- much food containing snacks and do not skip scat and labour and delivery. 'Drywalling view of the First sugar or caffeine meals, especially FOR SALE YOU ARE INVITED TO 'Insulation WHERE: FAMILY Round_, were also re- (chocolale,cola,cocoa, breaksfast. Drums - 13 ", 15", 17 ", HEALTH CENTRE 'Renovations 3435 4th Ave. A .DQQ leased today. The Com- cake, candy, soft drinks, 3. Offer iron -rich foods 20 ". Ph. 724.1925. PUBLIC NOTICE previously 'Fences WHEN EVERY WEDNESDAY ien re- etc...)they may become such vasmeat, eggs, leg- 4440 o Patios TIME: P 4:30 P. M. MEMORIAL FEAST leased the schedule for hyperactive and have umes, whole grain or ACCOMMODATIONA 330 'Repairs the second round of its difficulty staying ontask. enriched cereals. Are you on a fixed Oct.21 Other things to be careful of FOR hearings, Reasonable Rates A TIME TO TALK which starts Suggestions' 4. Avoid the use of vita- budget? 001.28 Eating for two What to eat during your 27 the best Free Estimates JOHNNY HANUSE October and con- 1. Work together with min supplements -be- J)p you Want pregnancy & why. A TIME TO LISTEN value Call: cludes in December. your child to ensure he/ cause this will not im- accommodation For more lnlonnaten Sharon Anderson 724 -1281 AGNES (PIELLE)HANUSE The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples for your dollars? Con- Bob Wilson- 7585948 Subsequent rounds of shge goes off to school prove a poor or 'BARNEY HANUSE in the following locations: diet Marilyn Peters 723 -1391 is holding hearings hearings will beheld into tact: Louie Joseph -753- with a ruinous lunch teach good eating hab- Pon 1993. Alberni 2734 that they will Ike its. Friendship Lodge NTC Phone Numbers YOUR HOSTS: Press Release 2. Check with your each 5. Encourage and par- 3978 Eighth Avenue WORK WANTED To all Nuu -chah -ninth members: Lorraine Marilyn Beier Royal Commission on child's school if you are High Prairie, ALTA ticipate in regular out- Pon Alberni, B.C. Qualified carpenters for Just a reminder that the telephone Aboriginali Peoples unsure about how your 36511 Delores Jane Jackson October 27 door physical activity. Phone: contract home -building. numbers for our departments are as follows: yikupp Mild fu nit ions at school. Dennis John Hanuse 6. Set regular bedtimes Specials rates for Also plumbing. Contact Nuuchah -nukh Tribal Council.... 724-5757 3. Coma your esnmu- and groups. Hanuse to ensure enough 5leep. pensioners H. Lucas at 7245807. Nuuchah -nukh Health Board...... 723.1223 Pauline Agnes High Level, ALTA Kleco Kleco nay health representa- 7. Spend time with yourya Fate USMA Family & Child Services...724 -3232 Marlene Katherine Hanuse October 28 tive (CHR) or your local 4444 to S.U.N.S. 8 Hugh children to teach them Nuuchah -nukh Economic Rose Marie Hanuse Health ana. They will Raffle Watts for the donations healthy lifestyle habits BIRTHDAY Development Corp ...... 7243131 have information on nu- Kenny B.C. Hanuse Fort St. John, BC of equipment and funds. by your good example. Hesquiat Lady Braves Intern that they will be (hearing postponed) From THE FAMILY Whea good diet Thanksgiving WISHES able to discuss with you HEALTH CENTRE. cannot guarantee good rafffe,Oct.9,1992. Happy birthday Gilbert James Hanuse or pamphlets that you Congratulation. to sap. »Tor. oars. behaviour in children, e Williams Septto, are t 1st-Jason Dick (framed Linda NarwraL 000rhoblrmalhw ware Mary ken.. Harm Lorna Susan Hanuse can take home and 13,300 as These hearings are pan of the poor diet may be the Pat Amos print) Doug Wilson Sept sebyginbornnususUe.wto manxav000 share with your child. Price Subtle. Lillian cone, from all your Waves Cyndi Michelle Girling Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples' THANK YOU cause of poor behav- 2nd -Ralph Lucas- (201b. ,4 aloe grewnneayau 4. is groe second round of public consultations. Variety important. iour in children. non Sept24. Own ear000m ut/ while ae Richard Dean Hanuse turkey) soads' ana All Aboriginal and non -Aboriginal groups and The staff of 5. Check regularly and by Helen Raue,R.O.N. Love from Marvin 8 Pearl alti up. cos ham your Jeannie Anne Hanuse 3rd- Danny Samuel kids. aseArom. individuals are invited to participate. Kakawis Family Devel- find.* how yourchtls Community Nutritionist a wood. (food hamper) To Vivian Glenda Margaret Hanuse his/her lunch. you are wetting the nana For more information about the hearings,or Dement Centre would enjoying c.V.Nu s In October Happy Coule asst Again thankyou for your to Orson and Paean it you wish to make a presentation, please call liketo extend a big Heart Birthday to Peter Wilson Ow your erPke support. of I Tammy Saulis at (613) 943 -8458 Thank You to the 0O.2,MathaWattt0Ct2, oO In Loving Ih Felt rloenaesoss yard es mn NOVEMBER 15,1992... Oct.S Gloria or for: (613) 943 -0304. people who were willing : aras Rudy Peter ssry e" Tocante Memory of Ross Oct 7. Bev Unger rvOng w 10 A.M. It you would like general information about the to look for one of the NOTICE era weuawo forward Dad -Martin Fred -free numbers are: 0 .8. yaurrerirn lntacaupaoltdsnut Commission, our toll clients children on Sat- e Canadian It's nice to know From Lea From the AMusat sane Min -2148 (Cree, *whole. Ojibway) urday, Sept. 12/92. RCMP. 1. 800387 how many are Mickael, Marvin Jr. 4,yy Bro- Tony Fred French, Thank you goes Coast Guard,Canadian people Lucas Family 1- 800363 -8235 (English, Chipewyan) As we loved you, so we BIGHOUSE Parks. Service Branch willing todrop what they Happy belated FORT RUPERT out to members of the Potlatch To ins mamas (nee miss you; omminoradannhenst hnaNhavam,er4.a,çx,.Npem. Tonne, Pat Koreski, are denote lend a help - birthday uncle Harry semreocororalbdw anryo u PA. Ism - Tla -o- qui -aht First Na- In our memory you are le now e reels- PORT HARDY,B.C. George Allen, Doyle ing hand on a moments Dec.5,1992 has Sam.. what 1 t haha. was tions, the Torino Fire of ova. Canada tared nurse. arewPrwd Aboriginal Peoples Blackbird, Reg O'Brien, notice. - IMO Commission PI Department members been cancelled swat From the Plaxae[eeM. Lovedrenenbered,k ged an. Mr Kleco. Klecoi For further information contact: 4.- knv..u .c arrows. .y (Bob Cato &crew). Rene Caroline Linitski, Carol Happy birthday for always Sincerely, until further no- Commission ora sur its peuples auashwnes Robinson, Clark Sadler, David & Nancy Daddy.. Love Skye,.. 4444 BOON manyasromtea. Ken Hanuse at 8724484 Zryd, Joe Tom, Ike Kathy Sawyer tice. Happy 21st birth 430 -9069 Campbell, Jim Akin, Ellie Congrawiatons errer Always remembered by Lorna Hanuse at Campbell, Murray 8 Secretary day Tyson On October Langer, Fred, Consta- Fr &m4asuh,,,V.d Mlnnle,Terry, & burly. 444iß 552. Love Anita. r family. K.F.D.C. 26th,t parr ble Jack. & the Toting Alice John & legs. 41111'ti Iar - . . _ 7 .__ --I- - -- - w _ - .--- ._ - __ _- _ -

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Howard Tom Nuu -chah -nulth Sept.30th, Thurday, Oct. angulate the Philosophy Language 1st, and Friday ,Oct.2nd. of the Indiginous people, Hereditary Chief Inaugaration Coordinator The first workshop we can divide ourselves he is a well seasoned people do. we attended was the from the earth. Our val- October 10,1992 dancer in his own right. At his inaugural Hello once again: Sliammon language pro- ues come from respect- speech Chief Howard gram which was coordi- ing nature. We only hunted . Invitations were Also Margaret Joseph, a -From the Lan- .sent out to all Nuu -chah- respected Elder who is a Tom promised to his Tla- guage Department.... nated by Betty Wilson and and fished for our needs. The nulth people and those of composer- song holder - o- qui -aht people he will I'm quite busy lately Sue Pielle of James last workshop . you who missed it, missed for her people and her honor his duties as He- teaching 7's & 8's at Thomson Elementary I attended was facilitated a chance to witness a col- family who is always there reditary Chief of a First A.W.Neill, Opetchesaht School, Powell River,B.C. by three Maori's, entitled ourful traaditional Tla -o to guide our young Tla -o- Nation. We know that Band, & NTC staff the I would like at this Relative Status.

I The Maori's stated qui -aht Chieftainship ! qui -aht people. She Chief Tom, like said, he Nuu -chah -nulth language. time to comment on their transfer with dancing and showed her leadership in is an honest young man All the programs teaching technique which that they work along with the communities. eg. Par- feasting among a happy the Meares Island and I personally congratu- are going quite well. I've was certainly impressive. crowd of about 400 Nuu- Courtcase. She is not late him on behalf of my also done some work with Although they re- ents and Elders. If par- chah -nulth people from all afraid to give a lecture to family. the Ohiaht Band doing ally don't use the Interna- ents and Elders are not satisfied with the lessons over the West Coast. her people here at Tla -o- Our late father , a name places. Hopefully tional Phonetic Alphabets, they get the input from Chief Catherine qui -aht if needed. well respected Elder from we will be completing the I liked the flash card the Tla- -aht, always told name places method community. They also use frank (nee Tom) , a re- Another dance o- qui Oct.l6th- along with pic- spected Chief from Tla -o- group teacher for Tla -o- myself and my oldest 18th. tures. The instructor Elders as their resources. The whole issue states qui-aht First Nations trans- qui-ahtwho got honorable brother Ernest to remem- I would also like to speaks using mostly the ferred herC hieftainship to mention was Marie mar - ber who your family is and mention that Bernice Sliammon language. that Parents and Commu- her brother Howard Tom tin, who looks after new your sister Catherine rep- Touchie, my associate, The speaker used nity participation is the Sr., a well respected gen- and seasoned dancers in resents a truly third Chief and I attended an educa- the triangle and the inner most important way of tleman and the longest the ladies group. It is in of Tla- o- qui -aht. My late tion and language work- part of the triangle illus- teaching their young. Cul- Tribal Administrator in the credible the hours and father Dan David Sr. and shop which was entitled trating the use in symbolic tural and customs are the Nuu -chah -nulth area. days these people put in. other Elders of the Tribe 1992 Mokakit Confer- diagrams. The top of the priorities in their curricu- Everything went If you watched the ladies who have passed on must ence. " Establishing Path- triangle representing lum developments. To well (Tla- o- qui -aht people dance they never missed have been smiling on this ways to Excellence in First world view, left bottom sum up my report I would » are well known for their a beat or que. day, October 10,1992. It Nations Education Giving corner labelled, and the like to say that the '92 Voice right Mokakit Conference was traditional ways) . The Ourcousins Randy was something that we to our Ancestors ", inner part of the tri- Elders of Tla- o- qui -aht Frank, Irvin Frank and all will always remember in at the angle categorized as spir- really worthwhi le going to. who got honorable men- our young singers from our thoughts and in our University of British Co- itual. Combining the who Until next time, I'll have tion were Chief Alex Frank Tla- o- qui -aht who are al- hearts of who you repre- lumbia. work lead to Values and more interesting material for his tireless training of ways committed for their sent, Tla- o- qui -aht First We attended the Traditions. To sum it all for you. up humans tri- Language Coordinator our new young dancers. I tireless efforts and always Nations. conference Wednesday allowed to Edward Tatoosh have seen Alex Frank Sr. I ready to partake in any -I Dan & Ernest David dance for many years and thing the Tla- o- qui -aht Research

Var it*V-ü4<ìf ita >sWI'y V V'r V;F y'ï ï V'r A VISION

I had a vision, a piece of reality, I thought, God, and i Mother Nature, Intended me to see within myself. A \ o part of me that existed, As a drunken Mother! What I heard today, I lived it yesterday, I felt in my heart, I 17\4 seen it thru my sober eyes, My children's thoughts, And . % eyes as well. The pipe's broke down, my wall's broke down, My heart ached, My tears came down, The child within me came My up my confused mind. out with fear. eyes opened Dij94. My lost childhood. There before me, Playing in a scene.

But real in my mind, I felt great pain, At what, My

children must feel today. I relived my childhood, I tried to

pretend, It never existed. I left to pick up my children,at

the end of the day. Taking with me the pain at what I El, seen, heard and felt. It kept playing over and over again, I

felt angry, sad, depressed, and guilty, I looked at my home,

AHAMINAQUUS TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE I felt lousy. I.R. 12, MILL ROAD Looking around at one time I made my children live like this, (across the street from the Pulp Mill) For one day, Today. My dirty dishes piled high, My floor's GOLD RIVER, B.C. VOP 1G0 with spilt juice and food on it, My children are dirty, (604) 283 -2054 crying, and Hugary.

I felt unclean, Mad at myself for what our home looked like. My child looked up at me. With tears streaming down his FALL SALE face. And says Mommy you don't drink, Why is our house messy,

And I'm hungary. I said tomorrow I promise will be better.

-Discount prices on cigarettes Our water pipes are broken. But I was proud that my children,

-20% off on all local native art ( Maquinna See a difference in me today, I felt all the love a Mother hat,masks, beadwork, Bicentennial plates should feel for her children. My reality for today and tomorrows. My children. & prints, promotional mugs, posters,etc.) -10% off all books July 19- Aug.14,1992 -Come in and browse Marcia Stanley 28 yrs. -Shop early for Christmas Justin Stanley 3 yrs. Donovan Stanley 16 mnth. N-K if If ifïif IrV