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Canada's Oldest Newspaper - Serving Nuu- chah -nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product Vol. 41- No. 11 -Nov. 20, 2014 haasitsa "Interesting News" Sales No. 40047776 Success in business showcased by NEDC awards By Denise Titian important things through their training Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter kLI programs. toN The Business of the Year Award went to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT nu Tofino - The 8th Annual Nuu -chah -nulth Transformation, a community develop- the NE# Economic Development Awards saw six Mandate of ment business established by Carol -Anne aboriginal -owned businesses honoured 'I - Hilton of and for their successes. Ainjil Hunt of Namgis First Nation. The awards ceremony was held at Tin Established in 2004, Transformation Wis Best Western Resort on Oct. 25. is Canada's only entirely First Nation - The event started with a luncheon ca- based Social and Economic Development tered by the award -winning hotel's Calm Company. Their services are in the areas Waters Restaurant. of child welfare, policy development, NEDC Board Chairman Charlie Cootes governance development, economic de- welcomed everyone to the ceremony and velopment and industry engagement. thanked former chairperson Ida Mills for The business owners coined the term her years of service. Idigenomics, which Hilton says is a way Mills, from Ditidaht, has served as to support mechanisms for first nations to NEDC Board of Director's chair for build their economies. several years and has recently retired. She In her acceptance speech Hilton praised was presented with a gift and thanked for f the work of NEDC saying the organiza- Photo by Denise Titian her hard work. tion is recognized far and wide for their Cootes congratulated the 2014 NEDC Winners of this year's business awards gathered at Tin Wis for a celebration. successes. award winners saying their successes excellent reviews on Trip Advisors. being built on cultural teachings, and that The NEDC promotes, assists and sup- haven't gone unnoticed. The Best Cultural Business Award went is not to dig in order to build something. ports the development of Aboriginal The winner of the Best New Business to Calming Hearts Counselling Services "Cut as few trees as possible and leave it businesses both on and off reserve. award was The Ground Up Landscaping owned by Tooie Casavant of Hupacasath like you've never been there," he said. The NEDC Aboriginal Business Awards & Irrigation owned by Richard Cameron First Nation. Casavant combines coun- The Outstanding Business Achievement celebrates the accomplishment of first of the Haida Nation. Cameron operates selling services with traditional cultural Award went to Calorie Connection owned nations businesses that operate within his business out of . healing and medicines. Launched in by Don Catling (Metis). Nuu -chah -nulth territories -(West Coast The Best Youth -owned Business Award 2013, Calming Hearts Counselling Ser- Calling owns a vending machine busi- ). went to T'ashii Paddle School owned and vices is based in Port Alberni. ness operating out of Courtenay. His Caledonia Fred, NEDC Business Sup- operated by Tsimka Martin of Tla- o -qui- The Best Environmental & Sustainable vending machines dispense beverages port Officer, challenged people to nomi- aht First Nation. Tsimka and her partner Business Award went to Wya Point Re- and snacks all over the mid -Island from nate aboriginal -owned businesses for the Emre Bosut launched their paddle board- sort owned by Yuucluthaht First Nation. Campbell River to Duncan. Known for 2015 awards ceremony. " ing and traditional canoe tours business Tyson Touchie accepted the award on his excellent customer service, Catling There's lots out there that are not being in Tofino in 2013. They are receiving behalf of his nation. He said the resort is thanked NEDC saying he learned recognized," she said. School Board win for Jones Hupacasath celebrates Jane Jones of Tseshaht was successful a seat in Gold River for School District in her bid for a seat on School District 84, but she came pretty close finishing presence in the valley between second 70's board in the Nov. 15 election. She fourth with the spread By Debora Steel Jolleen Dick greeted the people on of just edged out incumbent Gaelle Frey. Re- (and a seat as trustee) and fourth Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter behalf of her grandfather Whiss Whis turning to the board are Larry Ransom, 17 votes. Kathy Kennedy and Ken Prin- sunap, Hawilth Hugh, Tufty, Watts. Pam Craig, Rosemarie Buchanan, Pat gle took the two seats available. Port Alberni -Hupacasath members "Thank you all for taking time today to Dhlquist and John Bennie. Allison Vincent of Kyuquot School and guests gathered beneath the welcome witness our Hupacasath flag going up on Area Electoral Area Jones has an extensive background in Attendance of figures on a frosty morning Nov. 16 to this gorgeous day." education, most recently serving as Tse- 'A' SRD was also unsuccessful, but it celebrate the nation's long and storied With the Tsuu mas River as the back- race with Jennifer shaht Education Coordinator as well as was another close history in the Alberni Valley and to raise drop, Chuuchkamalthnii Ron Hamilton the nod as teaching the Nuu -chah -nulth language Hanson of Kyuquot getting Hupacasath's flag. sang a prayer song to begin the celebra- at the University of Victoria. She said school trustee. Chief Councillor Steven Tatoosh wel- tion and then led a song for the Hupa- one criti- comed the people who have shared the casath dancers. Dressed in cedar regalia, cal change valley for many years, saying the Hu- two dancers carried salmon masks, while required is to pacasath people are living history of the shawled dancers followed behind. listen to what Alberni Valley. A second song saw the dancers form a children are "The flag is a proud symbol of our pres- circle around the flag pole as the Hupa- saying, espe- ence here." casath flag, with the red wolf symbol, cially when "Hupacasath people support growth, was raised. it comes to development and opportunities and want Chuuchkamalthnii had designed the basic literacy. people, businesses and industries to flour- symbol at a time when his brother Danny She also is ish in our home while protecting rights, Watts was the elected chief, he told Ha- concerned the environment and quality of life," Shilth-Sa. Many tribes had created their that children said Tatoosh. "We believe that all people nations' logos and Watts wanted Hupa- are coming should be treated with respect, integrity, casath to have something that signified to school honesty and honor the values of our the tribe. hungry. ancestors." Continued on page 2. Mowachaht/ Muchalaht If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa member LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES Jackie Jack Photo courtesy of the Alberni News CANADA NEWSPAPER (17) COLLECTION was not Jane Jones of Tseshaht awaits the results of the School District 70 395 WELLINGTON successful in ST. election. Jones captured a seat on the board in the Nov. 15 elec- OTTAWA, ONTARIO her run for K1A ON4 tion.

'__1 . Page 2- Ha- Shilth -Sa- Novemeber 20, 2014 November 20, 2014 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 3 Hupacasath celebrates flag rais' . Continued from page I. spark discussion about the people who said he thought back live here in the valley, People who visit Nuu- Chuuchkamalthnu chah -nulth veterans honored to a Tluukwaana (wolf ceremony) his ant the story of the people who live great grandfather had hosted in 1910. here, Dick said. yl It was this that inspired the symbol During a lunch held for the community that would stand for Heparesath. It is to celebrate the day, Chuuchk lhnii Remembrance Day red wolfs heed with the tail wrapping teed telling those gathered that Hupa- underneath it. After consultation with the a wanted to do rhino, right, shake family heads, it was agreed. hands with the people who honored the Red was used as a symbol of life, said and give a token of their ap- Novemeber 11th 2014 Chunohkamahhnii, because Hupacasath preciWon for celebrating and witnessing is alive, despite what the popular press the day's events would have people believe about indig- Among the dignitaries e Toquant enous people. he added. Thon H ti wilth Anna Mack and Quali- The flag that was raised is to signify we m's Michael Recalma. 9 arc Mill hem and present in the terri- Chuuchkamalthnii was reminded of a tory. said Dick. She currently work on story that ho shared about anthropologist swW contract with Hupacasath as a research Edward Sopir, who came to the valley officer. Dick hes completed her studies at the turn of the 20 " century. Sapir lull in tourism management and has worked collected a story about a time of war during summers at the Port Alberni between Hupacasath and the 'Comas Visitors Centre people, 'who pushed an avalanche on us" She thinks the flag will almost wiping the Hupacasath r l ou Gauge F. annul 110.) - He stood up Al Rout. lolken t Dick and Tom Tatoosh. descen- P02 NWT (Petty Officer 2m Class, Private Edward lohn anal Janis of a woman who was Naval Weapons Technician) Tseshaht First Nation pregnant and walking Served in the Royal Canadian Navy Bora August 12. 1918- slow that day and "JI + from 1962 -1992 August 8, 1944 saved from the deadly Claire Trevena MLA Scott Fraser MLA On behalf of all Nuu-ehah -ninth Served in the avalanche. The story Kleco `` 3 North Island Alberni- Pacific Rim Kino. Calgary Highlanders. demonstrated the deep and 90árlantl Highway 39458 Johnston Rd Royal Canadian Infantry Corps lasting roots l u1,_ of the lunar Campbell River, BC VGA 2C3 0 Port Alberni, BC 09V 5N4 10 C.I C l in Europe during WW II casath in the valley. Phone: 250-287 -5100 Phone. 250- 720-4515 and has been laid to rest in 'h^ a mink (Imrelnvera LS www.5coltFraserMLA.com Normandy. Germany On behalf of all Nuu-ohah-nulth 113 In memory of tlios ,evil l Klee, Kleco -44ttA , gave their livevat so that we 11,11 bit T may live:i11 peav mi° - ú

\-lames Francis Swan (Jr.) Corporal with the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Army/Reservist) lohn George Jacobson >. Remembering those from 2907- Present 1 "Qua nti') On behalf of all Nuu- chah -ninth Ahorn alit First Nation who sacrificed. Kleco, Kieco Served in the Canadian Amoy from He also served ín Pure= and in World War Two r Remembrance Day On behalf of all Nuu-chah-nulth Kiew, Kleco November 11 2014 Ratcliff &Company Lawyers Rl.rv ' Vk1 n ~'o»!°Li..,G' .,../;/ÿ L`é., Proudly serving First Nations since 1966 sit Suite 500, 221 W. Esplanade North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 3J3 Private John (Jack) H. Watts Tseshaht Fint Nation (604) 988 -5201 www.ratcliff.com Born April 25, 1919 -June 25, 1972 Served in the seafonh Highlanders Lorraine Mundy of Canada in World War II, Vuululiliatb First Nation Overseas and in Canada Electricians Mate Class 'A' November is National from August 28, 1941 to Served in the US Nary February 27, 1946 from 198R -1992 On behalf of all Nnu-chah-ninth On behalf of all Nun- chah-oullh ti Diabetes month. Kleco. Kleco Kleve, Kleco

1.; A Be aware. www.hashilthsa.com Page 4- Ha- Shilth -See- Novemeber 20, 2014 November 20, 2014- lia- Shilth -Sa -Page 5 Art stirs memories of residential school survivors Memorial celebrates the .v w life of Eileen Morro.. actually remember Haggard Alter, and he only Ina-I Shilth -S. R rwognized By Debora Steel peer his own artwork because it .41 about you too." Ha- Shsllh -So Reporter resembled paintings he did before he was Ile said sometimes there was a lot of Port Alberni Residential school sent to the school at seven. }x' a mamma the way some Nuu - survivors and supporters gathered at the Pon Alberni -Saturday Oct 25 was He also consistently refers to Aller ]! # 1 chahsnandulth children were tratd and Alberni Valley Museum on Oct. 23 for served for honoring the memory of a f AF il as 'Mean acher, ad does not sometimes Eileen would bring that home. woman who impacted Nuu- chah -nulth the official opening of We Are All One, his name. August said he is iso sun f Broker thanked the workers for giving an exhibition artworks by children and their education up and down of students at blanking out his memory of Mier,Al tome her a shoulder to lean on during those Alberni Indian Residential School more included, was a child's may of protecting the west coast of Vancouver Island. times. . J than 50 years ago. someonee who put himself The family of late Eileen Haggard, or at risk for his « Ile said Rileeri s parents and grandpa. The paintings were created under the moderns. Missbun as most people c to know ' ents highly valued the education of Nuu - direction of artist Robert Alter, who her, gathered people together at Mehl "1 wish 1 remembered that art teacher's chah -nulth children and Eileen carried Mohs gym worked at the school fora number of name, but apparently a lot of us don't to dry their tears, end their on that passion. Her brothers and sisters years. Unbeknownst to school officials, mourning and celebrate Eileen's life and remember him," he said. have begun a bursary for the children of preserved contributions. Alter dozens apiece,. which August said opinion is also divided on Haahuupayak school to pursue their edu- Photos were passed along to the University of whether "the art teacher" knew about the from the memorial can be found Many presenters contributed to Victoria upon his Since on the www.hashilthsa.com ]a death that time, worst abuses that were going on in the washed thatun.fund throughout the evening, includ- The family of late Eileen Haggard stands m p 1ux1111e NT(" education workc alliance of survivors and anent. school. After personal family business, that ing the Huu- ay -ahts and one student who make their presentations. es Ice included the ceremonial cleansing driven both to connect the artists r "I don't think he knew what was hap- of has gone on to be quite successful. with their lost images, and make them Wrung.' he said. "Apparently, he was a the floor, the crying song and thanking (Helmer Wenstob, an up- and f of AYEP is to teach entrepreneurship, it "He said You gotta ninth Tribal Council Education to deliver cultural resources be the school, is also intended to expose aboriginal am- go where I'm from. "' an well as to act as a liaison between Port Albervr While visiting the Alberni Manager of Education Services I - the dents to the wide range of opportunities Martin said the school and families Valley Nov 13, former Canadian Prime Dawns Johnson-Day. Gallic said the sin out there in "the real weld,' while at the Kelowna Accord of dents Minister Paul Martin blasted the Harper Tseshaht Councillor Dermis Bill ` eI^M are now in the preparation stage. same one within community come 2005, which brought 'They are very government for its handling of abormtnal admitted he had only recently excited about it. They "Its magic basin the support nu- together the federal, education been introduced to AYER but nnr,a [the .í). am now developing their business plans, dents] get from their communities, from provincial and ter- I) and we go into 'The underfimding of FiNt Nations edu stud it fits well into his Nation's the classroom beginning 1 ¡z their teachers and from school authorities. Mortal governments, á ¡ in February" cation reserve 'oral disgrace," agenda. It also lies in showing that the indigenous plus five major ! i Following the press conference, Martin he said"h s absolutely unforgivable that "We are very interested in pro- worlds iew, from the beginning, has been indigenous organism took in an assembly tore ADSS anybody could say to a six -year -old going muting entrepreneurship in our 4 pan onee of expansion, growth and trade." demo was forged on is try- n q Auditorium. into Grade 1 that they are not going W be students. Tseshaht always ± Martin noted that the program is very the basis of equality. - The event began entitled to the same quality of education ing to move forward in the area !tn with a performance much a work in progress. After launching It recognized that by students from Haahuupayak School. as mother six -year-old going to school of business and student success,' - ...- in 2007, Tseshaht Councillor Dennis Bill listens as former Prime - Y AYEP educators quickly realized education would be The first song was the Tseshaht Welcome 10 kilometres away." Ile estimated the he said. sTy there was lack of education notch. the key to improving Minister Paul Martin speaks about aboriginal education Song. The audience teamed funding gap for on- reserve education m Hupacasath Chief Councillor WE To( that the late 7 als that actually focused on indigenous the quality of life for Tseshaht Tyee Ha'wilth ,tain Shewish upward of 50 per cent. Stephen Tatoosh said he monk f businesses in Canada. Two teachers were Canada's First Nations, Metis and any particular business activity. granted perm to the school to sing Martin was at Alberni District Second- nized at least six of the Nu. STAND p yf AND tasked with creating a t of textbooks. peoples. "Pan of that education Otto understand it in public. Next was the Victory Song ary School when he made the comment to chah -ninth students in the omen TOGETHEIi He held up a small stack of books that are Martin's Liberal government was where the economy o going," he said. by the late Dr. George (totem which talk about the Aboriginal Youth Enuepre group of AYEP students, as well CV i l' (TAN'hl CatTHIcR now used across the country. architect of the Kelowna Accord, but the "It's not up to us to determine what First included a spirited performance. Program (AYE?). as a number of Coast Solid and Former Prime Minister Paul Martin stands with participants of the Aboriginal Youth Entre dace n "They produced these books that say, agreement was thrown mat the window Nations wane Our responsibility is to see Ilaahuupayek instructor Trevor Little ex- "urshipPart of the Martin Aboriginal Education embers from other nation. preneunhip Program. Nelen::s performance by Haahuapavak School. 'You are not alone. The people who came when Stephen harper formed a minority that they have the same educational base planed that il was an appropriate use of Initiative (MAEI), AYEP is now offered m'It makes me proud, an a leader, to are before you have succeeded. and me arc Conservative government in 2006. on the non-aboriginal community) within the song based on the intent of the AYEP in 44 schools nationwide. such confidence in our people,' he said. looking for you to move forward. "" Martin was asked how he fell about their own context." program. ADSS is one of three B.C. schools with Johnson -Day joined NTC recently Misr Martin said after speaking to some AYEP's potential to train a new genera- ADSS principal Rob Souther said 20 In his remarks, Manin asked one of the program, which caches Business nerving as Regional Manager for the of the AYEP students at ADSS, he is lion of bus c .. vvy environmental students have signed up for the the AYEP students to face the audience, Mathematics, Financial Literacy, Ac- Ontario Ministry of Education and pro- program confident that many have the skills and o oppose major developments "It's a fairly new program. We did Ile drawn Born the general ADSS populo mine. Marketing and Information/ vincial lead for Aboriginal Education. On confidence to cream their own businesses, in their traditional territories: did he see first run last February. and what me are tion, in his We Stand Together TANG. Communications Technology, in order Thursday she red that AYEP began Ih whether it is selling their own artwork that as a healthy consequence or an ac- looking at now is what can we do to The time has mote to undo the legacy of to prepare indigenous people for post- pilot project under her watch in Thunder s o. as one girl informed him, starting her equable risk'! expand mi?" European colonization and stand together ...Mary studies anchor ra nn their own tray in 2007, and she has followed its owncan gym. In response, Man said every First Souther said the program mainly united society, Man said. businesses. evolution into a nationwide program. question period, Manin acknowl- Nations child inherits a distinct world- academic /project -based last yearn This "We arc not Europeans; we are not Martin said the ADSS program "is going "Personally. I experienced watching edged that he has spoken "at considerable view that includes a close connection to year. he hopes to get the AYEP slip Asians; we are not Africans. We are to aspire a lot of Canadians from coast the first graduaos of the program work length" on education with former As- the environment The goal of AYEP.. dents out of the classroom and into the North Americans. And so much of who ing across the stage at Dennis Franklin nobly of First Nation ChiefA- in -chut explained, ism provide the educational "real world." working with community we are n though sharing this land with Manin said AYEP was not created Cam ìc [First Nation High Schtw11a Shawn Adeo, on panels across the coup- grounding for that child to make deci- partners to gain hands -on experience people whose worldvicw and culture and specifically lo compensate for federal few yeah ago,' Johnson -Day said, add - try. Martin said Adeo encouraged him to skineneinenl with their culture and range of business and commercial traditions uch deeper than we uderfu dina. but it can address some of ing her thanks to Martin and to Moira visit Nuu -chahmulth territory to see the community, who e. it is for or against envtromnents. ever understood'" the shortcomings. Jenkins, representing RBC, which is a Martin made his remarks at a press maim sponsor. conference that included leaders from Continued on page 7. tmaa by sw1l. larme KLECO!KLECO!

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To Drug Mart Sheila White, Island Health be added to the 4EES dismWtion Im or to schedule vew:v., r...w,wv mt«r.va.. PROGRAM Bijan Mahmoudi, Shoppers nlca lair pease LL::, . 1 --ra_ contact. [email protected] ,,:_ 4 Robert Cluett, NIHB Victoria Watts, NTC Health Promotion Carrie Tom, BCANDS and Social Development r ïzöïzi1' Stephen McOrmand, Island Dentures Robyn Samuel, NETP Tzena Russell, Service Canada Jackelyn Seitcher, NTC Nursing Program BC hydro 02 Dr. Art Hister BC hydro D FOR GENERATIONS Randy Thoen, Port Alberni Fire nm,droaaMtawen FOR GENERATIONS Department Don Bumstick Page 8- Ha- Shilth -Sri- Novemeber 20, 2014 November 20 014 -Ha- Shilth -So -Page 9 HoSMlrhsu newspaper is LETTERS and KLECOS published by the Non- chah -nuhh Tribal Connol No -Shihh -.Soot will include letters received from its readers. Letters MUST M signed for distribution to the members of Ne by the writer and have the writer's full name, address and phone number on them. 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Former NTC treaty manager among Telephone: (250)724-5757 Fax: (250) 723 -0463 1145page: ulochrrsho0.r000nt those locked down in Ottawa )atentad. Nnehildon Ne By Delmar Steel and police were doing door-to-door 2014 Subscription rates: Ha- Shilth -Sot Reporter checks. Haldane saw- military planes overhead 535.00 per year in Canada and 640 Ottawa -BC Treaty Commissioner two hours after the incident, and she said per year in the H.S.A. and S45 per Above (I to 0): Ahousaht Celeste Haldane, along with five others it was difficult getting transportation to year in foreign countries. Payable to Tyre Ili ,.Inh Maquinna from the BC Treaty Commission, was the airport as no an wert being allowed the Lewis speakers among those locked down in Ottawa Oct. in or our of the vicinity, Nuu- chah -nuhh Tribal Council. Hudson Webster and Cliff 22 after a gunman opened fire, killing Haldane said she was glad to be going 'i1 Will at the November list Above: Dr. Simon Lucas with Raclin& Company langer Matt reserve soldier Corporal Nathan home. It's been an "extremely emotional Grillo celebration of economic Kirchner who was blanketed at the Nov, l celebration. Manager/Editor/Reporter at the National War Memorial, and then fishing rights held at Stahl Below: Julia Eaton is acknowledged for her support during the Debora Steel (Ext. 243) making his way to Centre Block on Pan Mohs Gym, trial and blanketed (230) 72224 -5757 Samson Nill where he was fatally shot in Fax: (2301723-0463 a dramatic takedown. Treaty Commissions Celeste Haldane Right: Tim Sutherland dehnrn reVK Nuuchahrrrtlrh,nrg Haldane was treaty manager for the is back in BC, glad that the stressful on drum with A -in -chum N -hall. Itht for many day in Ottawa is over. lo tytbl Shawn Mien and Tyson Reporter years, With her in Ottawa were Chief Allen in background. Commissioner Sophie Pierre, _... Denise Titian (Est 24(1) commis. I^. ers Jerry and Dan (250)724 -5757 Lumen Smith. and Photos by Shane Morrow. MS= \ I nl., Fax: (250) 723-0453 Mark Smith and Sashia Leung. .K:.. .I.ï1.e' ¢- ri denlee.ririna(nnuuehohnail&org Ilaldone dc.cnbcd the situation as Term and Casual work opportunities in Nursing 'nova r d-a ti Shchdkn Audio /Video Technician her hotel at 9:30 a.m. Shortly before 10 Cr) . COOK was gunned Mike Watts (Ext. 236) m down. 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Page 10- Ha -SI ' vemeber 20, 2014 . November 20, 2014 -Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 11 LCOnOnUC 1S By Denise Titian negotiators were making little headway at the Canadian Constitution_ Company lawyers John Rich and Mann Continued from page 10 otherwise why we suffered the way we frustratedm with government raga also be receiving a framed print to the fisheries treaty negotiation tables and The celebration at Mehl Maps started Kirchner. Ha- Shilth -Ser Reporter She asked people to remember the have, "said Allen. lack of will and lack of mandates and commemorateo the court victory. rec- "These two fine gentlemen are lawyer told Federal negotiators that if they didn't the traditional way, with prayers and teachings of the ancestors and to remem- Hewwent on to dnanbe the various court there will come a time when we Drot,onhleCorfieldofferedcon- deal with fisheries in a meaningful way ognition and tokens of comfort for those that represented our nations in fighting Port Alberni-After more than a decade ber that we are doing this for our chil- decisions that came down in the Now say we will no longer be denied what is gratulation on behalf of the First Nations for harvest and to sell," mid or slugging it our in the court system with through Treaty negotiations, the likely in toning. our right dren, to move forward in light, strong in dab -moth's favour over the years, but she added. Fisheries Council, outcome would he going to coon to deal Tseshaht singers and dancers performed Cliff Alleo, and so, he Canada over Aboriginal economic fishing spirit strong ofheart. even says, we still have to fight. ors,"Ratcliff & Company, represented by "Ilia a powerful day at Maht Malls," said with fisheries welcome dance, followed by words Julia Eaton and Sally Peter were blan- rights, Nuuchah -nuhh Hare. decided Simon Lucas credited Ahousaht elder At the NTC treaty table Arlon and Rich- Matt Kirchner, talked about the case. Ile MLA Scott Fraser, who promised to do In lone .the Ahousaht et al. versus from Watt keted for being al the courthouse every it was time celebrate their victories at Stanley Sam for coming op with the idea ard Warts were appointed to negotiate said John Rich was the leader of the legal his part to represent Nuu.hah -nulth in Canada coon case began with the law Broker welcomed people, Nuu -chah- day of the court case to take care of the Maht Mahs gym on November I, almost of collective Nuu

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e Page 12- Ha- Shilth -Sa -Na ve rio November 20, 2014 -Ha- Shilth -So -Page 13 #justdrive and save a life on B.C.'s roads e VICTORIA- Last year. 269 British The top three contributing facto They seem life such simple decisions, with lny family about how we need to Colombians lost their lives on the prow vehicle fatalities in B.C. are speed, but yet too many people are still paying ',usual,: when we're behind the wheel 'n.9 roads. The year before, 200 people distraction, and alcohol and dings. Of the the ultimate price.. roads as a result and I hope British Colombians will do the died in vehicle collisions. The National 269 people last killed in the year in Brit- of unsafe driving. I am going to speak same with theirs" Day of Remembrance for Road Crash ish Columbia, speed ives a contributing (jJ Victims Nov. 19, is a day B.C. honors factor in 78 deaths, distracted downs to their memories and a day that everyone 77, and alcohol and drugs in 63. mils to being pan of the solution. And that doesn't account for the hun- c Government is asking British Colum- deeds and thousands of family members dike bian,: to kjustdrivc when they are behind and mends who suffered -and are still hupaéasath Ile wheel and make safe choices on the suffering -that loss. oad. Ws time fora change. Take to Twitter Notice to all Hupacasath First Nation Members Don't speed. today and share your commitment-or Put your phone down. your story-- -about why you're choosing Hupacasath User designated driver. to ajusiddve. First Nation Only The vast majority of road crashes are "Put your phone down and help save cssepdps vcntable with some caution, foresight a life. Leave home five minutes earlier anaeuem,amounxsxm.ax. and patience, but it rakes a commitment and help save a life, Attorney General onion from all of us. and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton. einneff on Pickup Miles INKetness SOIS 1000 Pal te 41.011,1. Non -Insured Health Benefits - NIHB December 17. ana mara to COO 101105.05 000 u's 1000 Ana a4 Coverage- I ra elling Out Side Of Country General Principles Pla N. tauten I. Prior approval is required. Noose°, Gathering 5500 Mahswinis one Prom.. BC Right: Hudson Webster speaks about 2.The client muse the contribution of the now late Dr. a. Ile eligible for the NIHB Program: and MVP ens Se Yoe Barbara Lane ro the fisher. victory. b. Be currently enrolled or eligible to be enrolled III a You mux¡yreglne,eeae WIaWpm. on December r 20201.1 provincial or territorial health insurance plan and co ee. p" abs egmkbrsa:yoxe.ermra for misdlnnb,aW. Cliff Allee holds up her photo. CI to meet residency requirementsnt for pro, mend termornol gosemonftwasioalaemosepeease Left: MLA Scott Mee. resmeneanieemaaamesinoneehr Fraser health coverage. moon Right: Martin John, sole survivor 3. For Transportation to Medical Services: For transportation may onNbeplcaedupbybane members rp years ol age urwee.. of the victorious triple J' case to medical services outside of the country the client must be referred for cassia vmolol guardians waaawain. tor awn p a, held up, hailed as a hero. . anima moot** rrawm Jw ae am >r provincially /territorially insured medical services by a provincial or lenilortal health n era ...w. ma o)os Dory guardians woof lsua aces care plan for treatment outside of Canada. puren muse rollen Mairen s cheque: under,e legal ape o)ap.co an,...n..,.... ara..,...a ...na.n..a-r 4. For Supplemental Health Insurance Premiums: Full-time students enrolled in e Reserve ali ma erns [Womb. muse coma. Irre Sundro provide post -secondary institution to study outside of Canada must provide a letter of confir- Mu:hu may x -P nation that Sinuous which is not an eligible benefit under the NIHB anvmeques not coshed by name r ;am,.conraed mu placed In the aupacmmh aa.w..sw .w *el end rown /sole ....a.rA.w.a.r, Program, has been paid What is covered?

For Supplemental Health Insurance Premiums: - ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION FOR APPLYING The cost of privately acquired health insurance premiums for approved students or FOR A STATUS CARD AS migrant workers and their legal dependents will be reimbursed. PER ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS POLICY. For Transportation to Medical Services: - For those 16 ,taro and older If you have the following ID you only need to Tmnsponatìon benefits when eligible cliffs are medically referred and approved for present One: Canadian or US passport, IF you don't then you must provide one treatment outside of Canada by a provincial or territorial health care plan valid (not expired) For further information on coverage outside of Country you are encouraged to call Picture Identification or if it has expired, it cannot be expired for more than 6 First Nations Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), Vancouver BC toll free lu 1 800-117 - & months or It will not be accepted ie: Status card, Ill I D Driver's License, 7878 Firearms License or Student I.D. with digitized photo, Employee ID, with digi- L_ flood photo AND either birth certificate, care card, marriage or divorce certificate Above: Ste art Phillip and aile Joan. What You Should Know- "Before" Leaving British Columbia? sot pieces of I.D. If you are leaving the province, you should be aware that your coverage may not pay all health care costs. For those 15 Sean and under A birth certificate, care card d or student I.D. I lealth services provided outside Canada often cost more than the amount paid by AND 2 pieces of LD (I picture). the Ministry of Health Services. Sometimes the difference is substantial. for Noah My, C ample, the alma we pay for emergency inpatient hospital care will not Status cards cannot be issued without necessary Identification. exceed $75 (Canadian) a day for United States of exceeds $1,000 (US) per day and ACCEPTED. (Nor can be as high as $10,000 a day for intensive care. ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOCOPIED I.D. OR SIN CARDS

certified photocopies). I.D. must he intact.I rl In addition, some items .555 5555 that may be a benefit in BC are not covered outside "REMINDER Pl ESSE CHECK THE EXPIRY DATE the province; for example, prescription drugs and optometric services. Farther, the OF YOUR STATUS CARD.. Ministry does not suhsidice fees charged for ambulance service obtained outside BC. ...Once we start taking applications for the Secure Certificate of Indian Status We advise you to buy additional bald insurance to supplement your basic you will need your birth certificate, minors 15 and under will need the birth cer- ñaF/ coverage before you leave the province, regardless of whether all boils another tificate with parental information ...along with the above requirements. We are I pan of Canada or outside the country -even if your company agency can hopeful this will happen 1 . .!ravel advise you about extra coverage to pay for any difference ill fats and to provide sometime this year , so please be prepared with .z,il, benefits not covered by the Ministry. If you have a preexisting the necessary ID requirements. medical condition, you must mention this when purchasing additional insurance as rilÓF , d mist policies will not cover treatment of that condition outside the province. Membership office hours are Monday - Friday Yarn - 4:00pm. If you are planning on coming into the office and especially if you are travelling In some cases you may purchase an insurance policy where the insurance into Port Alberni for Membership Services it is advised you call ahead of time to $reati company has a signed agreement with the Ministry. This permits the company In 7/ ensure someone is in the office pay physician and hospital claims and receive reimbursement on your behalf dust to assist you to avoid disappointment. -, . eliminating the need for you to handle your own claims. : NOTE: Ambulance - If you require ambulance savi a while in another province Covering: Ehanesaht, Hesquiuht, Oupaasath, Huo -ay -alit, Ka'yu:'k't'h'/ outside Canada, you will need to obtain service from an ambulance company in that Che:k'tles7et'h', jurisdiction and will be charged the fee established by the but -of proviuec service Mowaehaht/Monhalaht, Nuchahtlaht, Tseshaht ffi Uchucklcsaht. pros kkx. Fees range from several hundred to several thousand dollars. All other NUN Nations and Non Nou- shalt -uulth Nations, please refer to your prospective When purchasing additional anal- pw,vitte health insurance you are advised to Band . obtain insurance mat will cover emergency Irdnslrorlation while you are away and, if Office. necessary the coat of transportation hark to RC, Rook AI MSP Contact (u I- 250 -3867171 or fax 1- 250 -9523427 In case the numbers have Thank you for your cooperation, amine. Right: Sally Peter changed the web site is: www.healthffrviceagovbcca/msp Indian Registry Administrator

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Page 14- Ha- Shilth -Sa- Novemeber 20, 2014 November 20, 2014 -Ha- Shilth -Sec -W-Page 15 Future forest professionals train at McLean Mill By Shay', Marrow of Summer 2014, there was increased CLASSIFIED ADS Ha- Shilth -Sec Reporter demand for contract firefighters. At sari- ous times, B.C. even brought in outof- Services Offered For Sale For Rent For Rent Port Alberni- Nuu-chah-nullh mem- province crews, and, at the height of fire MEETING F 1CILf5A[OR/ FOR SALE' ON RESERVE OFFICE SPACE:

r bers are training for careers in the )crest season, from out of the country NEGOTIATOR: Arc you tired of Drams nudes to order. Great gmduatiou Located in Nanaimo, perfect for industry through a partnership between Jason Bolton is a member of Tmathun messing going all night long, never fin- gift Availible immediately, 18 ", 2-16: consultants. 2 offices available, brand the Nuu-Dalvoulth Education and Train- First Nation who grew up in Bmafield (apingis the agenda, going around in and 14 ". Call Earl 250- 723 -8369 or 250- new ground floor, over height ceilings, ing Poogr oo, inter', and Western Forest with Ile -ar -art. circles? Call Richard Watts, Weelth bosh. 730 -1916 2 noire bath, alarm protected, parking Products. "I don't have any experience in forestry 250- 724 -2603 or 25&73I&795 FOR SALE' Deer hydra. Excellent for available and apnea entrance. Contact Ile- Shilth -Sa visited a mining session and I'm looking for full -time work. I'm T S.G. TRACKING SERVICE. drum making. 250 -724-2932 Share. shana.n.manson @gmail.com at McLean Mill on Oct 20. One group of looking to pun some more skills under Moving and hauling, reasonable rates. FOR SALE Creator's own seal ail. NITINAHT I AKF MOTEL' Open all BEAR WATTSH INN 5201 Hector students practiced their skills with Chain- my bell," he said. "I've been working Tomb Gus 5231 Hector Rd. 250. 724 -3975 Great source of Omega 3. Faith or Rich- year round. Coastal rainforest and world Road, Pon Alberni, B.C. (250) s while, at the Mill Pond, a second the past 15 years as a full -time fishing REPREZENT DESIGNS: Firm Nations Old Watts, Wealth -iseh. 250- 721 -2603 or class recreation at your door step. For 724 -2603 or eel 731.5795. group learned fire suppression Mills. guide." Graphics. Specializing in Native 250 -731 -5795 reservations please call 250-745-3844 One Bedroom rooms available. Richard Butler is chainsaw instructor Bolton said learning Ore suppression Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sizes). FOR SALE' FOR RENT A non profit organiza- Nuuchah -nulth rate available. with RIT (Required Industry Training) techniques, even in the pouring rain, All types of Native Graphics. Celeste House at 399 Front.. In quiet location mn has rooms for rent. By day, week or www hearwattshinn rem Consulting. While there area number of has been an eye-opener, and he would Howard. Email for quotes and prices. with ocean and forest views. Includes bed month. Reasonable rates for room and programs towards it full -lime. On the certificationn geared consider pursuing t reprezentdesigns @gmail.00m and breakfast business with 10 room self board or a boardroom, 250-723G511 OFFICE RENTAL SPACE different industries, he explained, forest otter hand, he said he is familiar with contained apartments. $205,000 AVAIT ABLE NOW companies are looking for the B.C. Forest c g ws. ISIS 250 -725 -3482 Dion Knighton and KI Patterson put their beaks Into R. te An Beautiful view of the Somas River - certification. "I grew up on the West Coast, so Safety Council I'm CFDAR WEAVE& Baseball caps, Tseshaht First Nation while there are number used M cutting firewood." Butler said of bridal floral boquek for sale. Traditional MEETING RENTAL Admin Building SIN( (,unau. Drive, a faller, these Kevin Hunter is a forestry Volunteer steps to becoming certified contractor hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. SPACE AVAILABLE NOW Pon Alberni, BC students, on completion, will be for Weston Forest Products, and is also Boardroom or large great room Pali. Email 011.pm1th weaned 100000 HELP WANTED. Need work Contact- Chris Anderson tied to operate a chainsaw in the woods, well known for his involvement with the First AUTHENTIC GRASS BASKET experience? The Port Alberni Friendship Timbale Nation 511 -724 -1225 working with fallen timber. Industrial Heritage Society, which open Admin Building 5091 Tsuma-ac Drive, WEAVING' Linda Edgar of Nitinaht, Centre is looking for interested "After this, they'll have their Bucking tea McLean Mill and the Alberni Pacific Port 250741 -0192 applicants for various positions Alberni, BC Marine ticket," he explained. "They are only Railway. Contact: Christine Iliac NATIVE ARTIST' Connie Watts 5235 Hours per week vary, Call Jell FOR Custom made nett. 250- permitted to fell trees up to six inches, sari Hunter mid McLean Mill was a logical 250-724 -1225 or SALE' Hector Road Port Alberni, BC Phone: 250 -725 -8281 923 -9864 I do teach the basics about how to do it site for the NHfP training initiative. china &tseshahr.com (604)313 -0029 3u how identify is and FOR SALE: Herring net. stops deep, safely and to the hazards." "WFP committed to training CARVINGS' Ermine Carvings 280 As part of the training, the students bridging people into the farms industry," 220 fathoms long. 51600 250-255-3475 Amain View Kyuquot. 12501332-5970 also learn how to maintain and service Hunter said, "First Nations are providing chain includes sharpening the training and we assist them with the main.,swhin training. sswOn Tuesday, while Jonathan Thompson -Rob (Adele of NETP approached of Ucluclel First Nation practiced caning Kevin Sommerville, manager of Pon BUSINESS DIRECTORY rounds oft large cedar log donated by Alberni fmm operations for WFP, about ER Pmbyn. Dion Knighton of Ditidaht sponsoring a chainsaw course in the and Walker ( Hesquiaht woods somewhere. Kevin immediately nudes, of Coo -us Catering & painstakingly filed saw chains, using said yes, then approached me and asked Dean Charles Events Rotómúnß m'a(TAraaf' mall handheld guide to achieve the 'Whew can we do this? 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, DJ. Serving the ` s T Duane Nookmus of Huu- ay -aht said he tics of getting eight students out into the New honed Reno+ decorat ng 6^ has been coning shake blocks for the past bush for paining, it was determined that nos,...rw". people in a creative, tun & 25O -7SO -0954 apecnul way with affordable Brent five years, but he wants to find full -time McLean Mill provided a good training nousmr+ rare 280.71e-Itm- work. For that, he needs certified training. ground for both the chainsaw and fire d haeleN9Pgnell.0 n Maximus Sassy of MowachahuM uchalahl on the fire hose, Certihen with acumen. L. "I just want to get into forestry, and in suppression training, and has plenty of forestry now. you need to know how to logs on site, thonotly4,0 ahwil ,, fight brew" he said. "It was prefect," he said "There is a lot a. P aa Sound and Sights While the chainsaw training hasn't of pulpwood to be not in I8 -inch lengths ten Vaui3 a,.nwrr Tlw,arwAe r.. yielded any major surprises, Nookemus and burned in the steam donkey demon- & T,errawr.te .rnar,".au PA System said he plans to change some of his self- orations. so That works out well." 0.° \ Epic Photography Projector rentals. aught practices, And locally -based Probyn has provided o o Rerr é.hs Nickie Watts. Port Alberni B.C. PA System: $75 per day "There's a couple of old habits I have to a stack of large -diameter logs for various Beudsplaq..s..odmare he said. will lMores TEL 250 -730 -0898 $150 weekend break," lots. Many of those logs be cut to vay 4seS 1% Pon ABABA BC Individual Portraits. Family Portraits One of those habits has been placing spec by the students for future city proj- 9]I OZI Projector: $50 per day, himself in from of the log during the cot, tN Hunter raid. Oft Children. Engagement. Events Screen: $10 a day he explained. The proper method is to McLean Mill also has classroom space, .....,.. deonf,.°xaWóasmm,,g Allis# SOM. 48 .11,5 re advance. Friday to Sunday The House of Himwitaa Cell to boaq a sessions dpnceinquiry stand o the side to avoid injury in the he added The chainsaw program includes Paid In full and in advance, of the saw blade "bucking back." one day The Ore mom in gigs, traded faro namra. tir ise of classroom bl u twin on site, Iv. mu goodsounds @lelus. net emNathan Read of Hupaeasath said his plus two days with the saws. The fire sup- Himwitaa Native Art Gallery Hsm 731 -7599 long -term goal is to become work 250- a certified mission course is dmte at NETT.. he Ledge Dockside Smoked Fish:More t /SA-1J- :01 89,111 faller. said. tAr/ "I have a ail ofchainsa experience, but Hunter said forest companies are look- Ptsea Nam 24 .542017 wwwhimwitsarrno J everything needs cenificatlo ,"h said. ing for new workers. Silo Main ...rhino BC 01, Read said he also has to unlearn some "On the first set of the chainsaw course, Richard Hurler and Jonathan T'humpsnn on the chainsaw, Safely counts! ALL ABOUT ART Daniel Blackstone NEDC SEEKING' acquired habits he picked up over the we had eight people graduate certified years, -and the very next day, three out of the Community Development & Phone'. (250) 7243131 Fax :(250)724 -9967 Native Arts and Craft Contact 'The old guys always said, 'Don't do eight were hired by Davey Tree Services. Mental Health: CCip Email: nedc @nedc. info allaboutartll(agmail.cnm what I do. "' Several of those hires are here this week Presentations INartWI,w loam tow Fire suppression instructor Blake Hark- to complete the fire suppression paining" Workshops M.A., w 719 ness said his course provides both 5100 Nuuchah-ninth Tribal Council Vice - Meetings, sau Roe /A am 140.anar ser aas Basic Wildland Firefighting and SINS President Ken Watts said the program Cultural Awareness Firs Tmp/EUlmpment Avoidance certifi- provides opponunttics for well- paying 450 590 655 0r PHOENIX LASER INSTITUTE ,I w rwr7]I.aakwoa,ae cation, jobs for young Nuuchah- nullh -ahl. bloc k) 01010n,*0l Healing at the speed of light 'This is designed for contract NEC is happy to people Les Sam "The meow DEDICATED TO SELF iYi t sear crews industry WFP) I0.c. and for peo- receiving training which will empower ROT NATION WILDCRAFTERS Construction IMPROVEMENT ple who want to get on with the Ministry than a be involved in an industry which apenefiifg in cultural (250)7207334 , Ies,samfAshaw.aa - Addictions, Stress Management of Forests on a fire crew or on a contract is looking to our young people, as they resources andend other value - Weight Control, Grief d Anxiety crew," /Inhales, said. are the fastest growing segment of the BC Builder added products Registered - Menopause While having fire suppression Watts crib population," said and services. cation increases the employability ofa "It is important for industry and basi. 9208 105 St Fort St. John ,wrr working logger, the training does provide acmes within Nuuchah -ninth Hs'wiih C. Anne Robinson Native Basket Weaving o: (250) 262 -5069 ñ Standalone employment opportunities, he I to continue to collaborate P700 A Pacific Rim Hwy c: (250) 793 -7106 explained. and work with not only our Nations, but Grass and Cedar moor Pon Alberni, BC [email protected] 'This can be a gateway to becoming programs and mean Mat help empower # ph: .720.890 Bark rester baskets, .. .rJ.. Mot' firefighter. It's something to look www.phoenixlaserinstitute.co L at and educate our people so that they 07 can to: 250.720.8981 ornaments, etc. ..s..ei.d.iyv. whin on the resume" be active members in industries. "_arvarna Kathy Edgar (250) 755 -0908 lr o CO Thanks to the extended heal and drought rstnalìanswildcra0ers1 sham Dion Knighton of Ditidaht Nation gets Os work sharpening his chainsaw, r

Page 16- Ha- Shilth -Sa- Novemeber 20, 2014 November 20, 2014 - Ha- Shilth -Sa -Page 17 ItFmffitorÌIvoow 250440-61191oP Bay 240-590.2412 INau In Memory Importance of lung health armoire VICTORIA- Heath Minister Terry lake While not all lung diseases are prevent- issued the following statement in Private men H Watts, Gunner 1ampjjd record. able, COPD and lung cancer, among oth- Optical - Eyecare tion of awareness campaigns that aim to ers, are significantly linked to smoking World War Two bring attention to lung health this month. and exposure to second -hand smoke. 4 "The average person takes over six mil- B.C.'s smoking cessation program gives lion breaths per year. For Most with lung British Colombians access to a free 12. disease, each Meath can be a straggle. week supply of nicotine gum or patches GRAND OPENING November is Lung Month, Lung Cancer r, if they are on Fair Mama, are, cov- Awareness Month, Pulmonary Its genet cage ofprescription smoking cessation sion Awareness Month, and Nov. 19, is medico f 41.1 World COPD Day. Panieipants can also get 24 -hour free Diamond Eyes These campaigns serve as reminders of support via web, text or telephone with how important it is for British Columba. the BC Lung Association's QuiWOw an: and all Canadians to maintain healthy Nanaimo lungs. s"For those who have been diagnosed "One in five Canadians has lung disease. with lung disease, Across from Woodgrove Mall and directly across from BCAA Healthy Families Though mere are hundreds of forms of BC offers programs that aim to mitigate lung disease. chronic obstructive poker. further damage and improve quality of 506 - 6581 Aulds Rd nary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are life by supporting British Columbian among the lop causes of death in Canada. in lifelong healthy eating and becoming The BC Cancer Agency estimates over more physically active. 3,000 British Colombians will be diag- "Healthy lungs are integral for overall rea 250 -390 -3333 You're welcome at Camosun! nosed with lung cancer every year. health. November is the perfect time to We believe Aboriginal learners Eye Exams - every 2 years 'The best way to maintain healthy lungs improve the health of yourself or some. and prevent the onset of those debilitat- one you love reach fullest joy and potential by taking advantage of their mg, and often fatal, diseases is to avoid B.C.'s smoking cessation and healthy O- Great selection of frames while exploring identity and tradition. whence smoke. living programs." Enlisted NIWIA August ter' rued In Canada. united Kingdom and Comment. Europe. 3'4 In *No user fee with BC Medical Correction: A story in the last edition of Ha- Shilth -Se was incorrect. on duty in M1e Netherlands with the Garrison earohon. for We have Served EUERYiHIAG.- Brigade from May tn lune 24 141% and with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada town lone CHAAGE been asked to share the following correction, that the Kingfisher dance that as performed at the in 25 to September 7.n cs. Receiver of the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Card and Status Card Elsie Robinson event Nanaimo in October was led Deb Masso, the holder of the Kingfisher for her family from Tla- o- qui -RM. their November 11. We worM pays mime to met and present Velevo Your children and In support with National Diabetes Month: She performed the dance with the help of singers from Ahousaht. We are families wear poppies in respect to you. Our treasured memories of you shall never waiver as 11 CAMOSUN sorry for any embarrassment or confusion our error may have caused. we honour you with two minutes ot silence, and Men listen to the Last Post. Today we enjoy Common Systemic Condition detected during eye exams reedms oacrifices made y eras, an we are fore g I. Thank you pad. ta mosvóra/a borigi nal Diabetes with Love ruefrom your Children. High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol McIntosh I Norton I Williams Auto Immune Disease Are you using the right car seat for your child? Certified General Accountants Neurologic disease For more information call the toll -free Child Seat "Specializing in First Nations taxation, Info Line:1 -877- 247 -5551 auditing & strategic management planning" or visit www.childseatinfo.ca New Driver Training Jay R Norton, FCGA. CAFM Cory McIntosh, CGA, CAFM, CFP L Workshop Mike K Williams, CGA, OMIT Jason S Moore, BA, CGA 2 day workshop, Seats are limited, 2nd Floor. 4445 Gertrude Of Port ahem, BC V9y BJT 8' 250 -724 -0185 F: 250 -724 -1774 Toll Free: 800- 724 -0185 NYr u!E rgt°, FÌON Get Ready to Take the "L" Exam! Drive to Save Lives Neu -thee -math Employment & Training Program will be delivering an_ JI _ Food Safe Level 1 a the 'Prepare for the Test- workshop, which is designed to prepare you to write the exam for the Class 7 Learners Permit. November 2014 ® ® w REGISTERED Date: November 25 & 26, 2014 WORKERS Time: 9:00 am- 3:OOpm NEED FOODSAFE FOR WORK? h SOCIAL Those interested need to ensure they have primary ID: Birth Certificate, Nuu- chah -nulth Employment & Training Program is Passport or BC ID, and a secondary piece of ID such as a Status Card or IN OUR hosting Level 1 Food Safe Certification training coming up in Care Card. Participants also will need to have no fines owing. Southern Region November. Spirit of Wellness Day COMMUNITIES If interested contact your Case Manager a o Social workers support clients in complex life transitions. They OR Date: November 24, 2014 provide services in our communities, not -for- profit and government If NEW contact Chrissie John, Intake Coordinator Location: Port Alberni, 4090 8th Avenue ties, hospitals, schools and through private practice. They connect their clients to services and resources in the community to Register! { '1}Erti Time: 9 am -4pm Tuesday December 2, 2014 These registered with the BC College of Social Workers are the Any First Nation, Metis, Inuit people residing in the Only ones who can use the title Registered Social Worker. Hupacasath House of Gathering Nuu- chah -nulth Territory are encouraged to apply Please contact as via the details below if you are 9:15am - 4:30pm Visit in Person: 4090 8th Ave, Port Alberni interested in registering. Any Aboriginal person Phone: (250) -723 -1331 Email: NEIP ©nuuchahnulth.org Regulating in the public interest ' residing within the Nuu -chah -nulth region is bccollegeotsocialworkers.ca Canadä encouraged to apply. BCSOCSW Want to know more about NETP? Visit in Person: 4090 8th Avenue, Port Alberni For news visit Phone: (250)723 -1331 Email: NETPeinuxhaa oath ern QruAaa,mMNr Check out our web site at www.hashilthsa.com .N_.__= Canadá " "` www.hashilthsa.com November 20, 2014 -Ha-Shilth-Sa -Page 19 Page 18- Ha- Shilth- Sa- Novemeber 20, 2014 The four pillars of ^ community: Nutrition, healing, safety and Indigenous Foods that racked Japan and caused a consists ainly of seafood- fish, ocean By Denise Titian plant is edible from the root to the petals. quake ni. The tsunami surged ab and shellfish. Thirty years ago Ha- Shilth-Sa Report. Few people know that the dandelion is a and it was rich source of vitamin A, 13,C, D, polar, inland washing tons of debris into the the Inuit started to get sick Conference thea that the Canadian government real- Ueluelet -The 7" Annual Vancouver sium and calcium. It beats out grocery Pacific Ocean. ized agricultural and industrial can tom 1 Continued from page la. Island Traditional Foods Conference was store produce like kale, beets and carrots But ocean pollution began long before nano in the ocean were to blame. The coals are then covered with wet leaves selected from held Oct. 24 and Oct 25 in Uchida.. in terms of nutrition. the 2011 tsunami. They took their findings to the United the nearby forest along with some shellfish and root vcg- Hosted by Tukwaa?ath Nation (Toquaht), But first one must make sure they are From industry dumping chemicals into and ocean untreated sewage, Nations where a plan of action was even- etables. he conference brought together people harvesting a We dandelion and not the the air to to tually formulated. Everything is covered over wla leaves, cedar mats and interested in food security and getting false one. A true dandelion has hairless fishing gear and trash being tossed into pollution is coming from Ross said we need to ask ourselves what sand to trap the heat and steam_ back to more local sources of food gath- leaves and hold one flower per stem, the sea, ocean we can do about ocean pollution. The contents of the steam pit were collected and offered ered and prepared the old way while false dandelions have hairy leaves all directions. and gear is having "We have to work on this globally." he up to the guaau at lunch lime. The conference allowed people to samba and many flowers on a single stem. Plastic trash fishing nn seabirds and advised. The Vaanuver Island & Coastal Communities Indigenous learn about and share indigo a foods Yong dandelion leaves can be picked amble impact marine are dying by the On day two, the convention featured Food Network is a collective of members with a shared vi- from berries and other plants no ocean in the early spring and used raw ni salads mammals. Seabirds small plas- vendor tables where people could mingle sion of a healthy future based upon reconnecting with First resources like salmon and seaweed. or they can be boiled or natured. The thousands after ingesting lids and hypodermic and trade or buy wild food products. Nation cultural teachings and practices. The membership is The first day was dedicated mainly to longer the growing season, the more tics like soft drink At a nearby a was made up ...homily knowledgeahle food harvesters and presentations by guest speaker. The bitter the toleaves become. needles. Once swallowed, the birds can- beach, stompit materials and constructed with help from many volun- gatherers, health professionals, community development workshops Inked at issues around first The dandelion root can be dried, ground not regurgitate the inedible teers. A steam pit is an ancient method of workers and members of the scientific community. nera Norm nations' access to fisheries resources, to and used as a coffee substitute. The sap die a slow death. a Oar shallow pit is Essentially, the Network hopes to build collaborative ap- whaling culture to plants for food and from the mot has been used as medicine More and more. sea mammals, includ- cooking for crowds. A long, dug on a sandy beach. When it is the right proaches in addressing issues of traditional food access and medicine. to aid digestion. The white one from the ing whales, arc being found entangled nze rock arc added and a wood security. There was instructional class on bow MOM of the dandelion can be used for the in fishing gear and some mammals get rings that hold fire is made and allowed to bum down to To provide opponunitiea for people from rural and iso- to harvest, prepare and preserve seaweed treatment of warts. caught up in the plastic together, coals. lated mnanunitim to participate, the Vancouver Island h and another on spirituality and media Another morning session led by Peter beverage containers on page 19, Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network has tics sl- Pm. Ross of the Vancouver Aquarium focused Ross talked about the Inuit whose diet Continued oped a rotating regional meeting approach across Vane.. n McMillin talked about food plants on pollution and its impacts on the cr Island. On a quarterly basis gatherings are hosted In of the Pacific Northwest like huckleber- food canchain. each of four island regions: north, south, east and west. ries, rosehips and the common dandelion. When one thinks of ocean pollution the These regions are represented by three primary First Of the dandelion, she said the entire first thought is usually the 2011 earth Nations: Coast Solist. Kwakwakala and Nuu- chahnulth. TSESHAHT MARKET Since time immemorial these Nations have developed, AM, an on 11.91 e VW- GATEWAY TO THE PACIFIC RIM maintained and evolved food gathering, harvesting and preserving approaches that are specific to their bin- region The conference has always focused on 4 pillars nutrition, Ist;, healing, safety and community. ./

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s. Upcoming Training -a %í , f . Introduction to Computers -` Nrg-w 64 e. ti Looking for a basic introduction to computers? The Nuu- chah -nulth Employment & Training .- W Lt:1 Program will be hosting Bruce Connell with the Literacy i. ,^ Alberni Society to deliver a one day Introduction to 77,I Computers workshop. I M 0,c¡Yh./6 rrR 1l¡¡ Date: Thurs Nov 27, 2014 Hesquiaht competes Time: 9:00 AM -3:00 PM This is the group of ladies that will be Basketball Tournament where the team Location: 4090 8th Ave. All finished fifth. The .second photo is the representing Hesquiahiat this year's Port Alberni Native Basketball Qualifying Tourna- te m's first place finish at the Annual Society ment: Kayla Lucas, Marino Charles.. Port Alberni Hawks open mean and Shane I Ignace. Francine Chalk. women's basketball tournament. son. Shaneeka Swift, C antelleThom- March (harleson received an all star Any Aboriginal person residing within the Nuu -chah- as, Shay Little, Sabrina Williams, Ivey at the Sill tournament and Mercedes nulth region is encouraged to apply. Campbell, Sabrina Campbell, Mercedes Brown received the "Ms. Hustle" award

Brown, and Tens -lye Duncan.. Lamissa at the Hawk tournament. Sabrina Jimmy also played with the aneurysm Williams took home an all -star at that Want to know more about NETP? Women's Team in the two tournaments ao well, and Martel (Mole. they have competed tom far )mice look home an ail -star and MVP of Visit in Person: WOO 8th Avenue, Port Alberni

Ignace will be the !lead Coach adds the t . Phone: (250)723 -1331 Email: [email protected] yeas Hesquiahl Women's Basketball Thanks to every single person who Tom. has shown the team support! Wish them ._,N ...... ,AO,.d.a Canadá :.. .m.. Pow. or oh.ma raw. The first of these two photos is from luck in Rupert Nov I9 to Nov. 7b. C) the recent Skit All Nations Classics , -t-

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TAKING CARE Of Successful Burman Chinook Assessment Leads to Similar Project on the Conuma River

A five -year success rate the escapement management goal by 21,000. This means the of Uu -a -thluk and Mowachat/ Conuma River hatchery produced almost one quarter of the Muchalaht First Nations pro- WCVI enhanced Chinook in 2014. viding high quality Chinook sal- For the study, Dunlop and his crew of six from Mowachat/ t mon assessments on the Bur- Muchalaht First Nations tagged the adult Chinook salmon with - §1' man River has resulted in fund- external and radio tags and then recaptured the carcasses to ing for a similar program for establish the mark rate. Comparing the number of marked to .?ad - number of fish. gin AL: Chinook on the Conuma River. unmarked fish allows you to estimate the total a tìr\ Led by Uu -a -thluk biolo- Radio tagging allows for data to be collected on individual Jim gist Roger Dunlop, the work is fish, such as when a fish dies or where and when that fish was Wes Savey, Jamie Jack and Jamie James tag part of an international initia- in the river. A telemetry receiver station at the bottom of the and scale sample salmon at theBurman tive to practice science -based Conuma River clocks fish coming up from the tagging area to the i River during the 2009 study. conservation and sustainable spawning area. Motion -sensing tags give off a dead signal once a I .St ,r harvest fish stops moving. The methodologies used in the study enable Dunlop to determine sharing to ensure healthy salmon stocks, _ z - a 20 -hour period -when the fish and a safe return to their place of origin. "We're trying to yet decent within Funded by the Pacific Salmon Commis- died. Dunlop uses the data to develop early ass-us-went-3- sion's Sentinel Stocks Program, the stud- that are,precise, accurate estimates of the Chinook escape- improve ment sooner than what has been done be- 141 ies represent a commitment to to r;rtyyrovefnreuuts are, I, the assessment of Chinook salmon fore through other methods. Escapement along Vancouver Island's west coast Aeries." is defined as the number of fish that return as outlined in the 2009 Pacific Salmon -Roger Dunlop, Uu -a -thluk biologist to a river to spawn. Dunlop's work also pro- a- males and i Treaty between Canada and the U.S. vides estimates of the number of ti Based on the success of work on the Burman River, females in the river. This is important when calculating how c the Sentinel Stocks Program provided funding to Uu -a- many fish you need to let spawn. thluk Fisheries to initiate a similar study for Conuma For 2014, 75% of the returning Chinook salmon to the Conu- River Chinook for 2014. Most of Conuma River Chi- ma were males. "To account for this difference between the nook salmon are produced from the Conuma River number of males and females," Dunlop says, "you need to man- hatchery managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada age fisheries to provide higher escapement to ensure that more (DFO). As with the Burman River project, Uu -a- females get into the river, and to make it easier for the hatchery thluk partnered with Mowachat /Muchalaht First to get their fish." Estimates show that 9,708 females and 26,826 Nations to provide the Pacific Salmon Commis- males have entered the stopover site of the lower river, which sion and DFO with greatly improved estimates works out to one female for every four males. of the return of Chinook salmon to the Conu- For the past five years, Dunlop has used the mark-recapture ma River. The program began on September model to assess Chinook salmon populations on the Burman, 4 and employed mark -recapture techniques and now on the Conuma River. His findings have produced im- using external and radio tags to estimate the proved data for Chinook escapement in these rivers, and he be- number of Chinook in the Conuma River. The lieves that the newer tools will lay the groundwork for more ac- program wrapped up in early November and curate fisheries management. preliminary results indicate similar findings "We're trying to get decent assessments that are precise to from the Burman River study; there are more improve forecasts in future fisheries," says Dunlop. "This signifi- Chinook returning to the Conuma River than cant increase in numbers points to greater prospects for fish- previously thought. ing." "We're seeing more fish than are being For more information about the Conuma River study, con- forecast," says Dunlop. After examining the tact Roger Dunlop at [email protected] or 250- data, he discovered that the number of Chi- 283 -2012.

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