L. LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA et Archives R N ?- Canada II II I III I roe III III I I I I II I I II I I I II II II I I II II II I I 3 32 86 II I I IIIII IIIIIIIIIII 54062438 0 o b HaLShiIthSi Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu- chah- nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product Vol. 37 - No. 5 - March 11,i 2010 haasitsa "Interesting News" Sales Agreement No. 40047776 More than 50 children recognized at naming feast Cove and learned that keeping the family By Denise Titian close was most important. A vital part of Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter maintaining close family ties in Nuu- chah -nulth culture is the naming ceremo- ny, which connects individuals with their Port Alberni- Josephine George, house. Ehattesaht/Ahousaht elder and wife of Lucas advised that it is important to late Ahousaht Tyee Ha'wilth Earl revive old practices and take seriously the Maquinna George, hosted a feast at the obligation of using and remembering the r Hupacasath House of Gathering March 6 names. to honor the newest members of her "We have to get into the habit of call- family by giving them names. ing those children by their new names; in Speaking on behalf of her aunt 2010 we can't say the priests and nuns Josephine, Victoria Wells welcomed the are at fault if we lose those names that guests and acknowledged that they were are given tonight," he warned. taking care of important business in Tim Paul opened the celebration by Hupacasath traditional territory. They showing his song and dance on behalf of thanked Chief Hugh Watts for allowing his mother. Chief Maquinna honored his to feast in his territory and invited mother by bringing his Hinkeets dance. them r ¡pMxt him to the head table as gesture of Josephine was joined by her siblings C. ._, respect. Earl Smith and Fidelia Haiyupis as they Tim Paul also thanked the people for prepared to name more than 50 of their }II , accepting his mother's invitation to wit- grandchildren. Victoria Wells explained r ness as she names her grandchildren. that it was the arrival of Josephine's "The women were the back bone of great, great grandson, the fifth genera- the family in Queens Cove for as long as tion, that inspired Josephine to name her 1 can remember and my mother takes her grandchildren. responsibility seriously," he said. "(Naming them) shows they belong to Hesquiaht elder Julia Lucas explained a family, a history, a place ... they belong I, how the evening would unfold. She said to Josephine and Fidelia," said Wells. Josephine would call some people for- "My sister's purpose is to let the kids ward to act as witnesses. These people understand who their family is," said Earl would receive a gift, and, by accepting Smith. the gift, they promise to keep family his- Josephine called the children and tory alive by addressing the children by grandchildren forward, bestowing each a their new names. name until all 52 were named. The fami- Lucas explained that giving names ly promised that cedar seedlings would from one's house shows the hosts' love be tagged with the new names, one for and respect for their children. each grandchild, and would be planted in "They, in turn, give the same respect Ehattesaht, 'because that is where your -. back to their grandparents. They wear roots are," said Wells. f. their names proudly," Lucas said. The evening ended with Tim Simon Lucas said he spent some of his Sutherland's prayer song, Kleco Ha'wiih, Nia George was one of the children taking part in a naming ceremony held younger years in Ehattesaht and Queen's which Josephine said was so nice. March 6 hosted by Josephine George. See more photos on page 4. Massive quake triggers Tsunami tests communities' emergency systems Clayoquot Sound were well prepared for Tla- o- qui -aht stayed in contact with beach front at Esowista took no chances, By Denise Titian the tsunami threat having received news Alec Dick of Ahousaht, who was heading moving uphill to the homes of relatives Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter about the event hours before any quake - up the emergency response there. Dick until the threat was past. generaated wave would hit their shores. said he was in constant contact with Over in Opitsaht, Hazel Curley and John Williams of Tla- o- qui -aht said P.E.P. (Provincial Emergency Program) Norman Thomas took head counts and Clayoquot Sound -One of the largest their volunteer emergency response coor- who said there was no tsunami warning kept on top of the news. earthquakes in recorded history, a mag- dination team handled the situation well. for Ahousaht, only an advisory, meaning Overall, both Ahousaht and Opitsaht nitude 8.8, struck Chile on the morning Williams said he saw the news of the there was no need to evacuate low -lying community members said there was of Feb. 27 triggering a tsunami warning quake at 4 a.m. on a popular American areas of the community, but that people nothing to see. Williams said he couldn't to Pacific coastal communities. A full 25 news network. Word spread quickly should stay away from the beaches. tell if there was any change in the tide per cent of the planet was threatened by through the community and preparations Dick kept in contact with P.E.P. to due to a small tsunami because of the a potential tsunami generated by the were made even though the tsunami, if ensure there was no threat of a tsunami to normal winter swell. powerful quake. one was to come, would not arrive until 3 his community. "Were we scared? No, were we con- First Nations communities in p.m. the next day. Williams said people living on the cerned? Yes," said Williams. If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa Inside this issue... P.O. Box 1383, 1 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 Alberni Elementary prepares for potlatch Page 2 NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA NEWSPAPER COLLECTION (17) Young Gunz take a run 395 WELLINGTON ST. at the title Page 3 OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1A ON4 Author talks to students about their history Page 4 Career fair with a marine twist held Page 5 Lessons learned and shared by artists Page 8 March 11, 2010 - Ha- Shilth -Ss. - Page 3 Page 2 - Hn -Sill Hl -Sri - March 11, 2010 H *.S'hilnh fa newspaper is published by the LETTERS and KLECOS Young Gunz take a run at the title :Vniechat-xulib Tribal (email letters received firm its readers. Letters MUST be signed ion to the monkery of the I Shilth Sa will include for distdhta was and have the full name, address and phone number on them. In last year's tournament, which his teem in the zones without giving it '1 really like our team this year as I wch c NTC- member Fine S'ariana. by the smiler writers will not be accepted. By ',ES N Little hosted by the Ahousaht boys and girls much thought to travel to Prince Rupert. believe we have added some depth to our as well as other interested groups Names can be withheld by request. Anonymous submissions Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter teams in Port Alberni, the Blare. and However, after consulting with his play- team with the additions of players and individuals. We reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity, brevity, grammar and good Wolfpack finished in second place. ers they all said they wanted to take part Shay lean Little, 'Hanna Tate, Nicole Information and original work con- taste We will definitely and publish letters dealing with tribal or personal disputes or Prince Rupert -With Spring Break upon In the Vancouver Island Zones held n in the provincials so he decided to take Boning, Amber John and Sabrina mind at this newspaper is copyright issues that are critical of Nllu-chall -nulrh individuals or groups. us, the Junior Boys and Girls All Native the end of January, the Young Gunz in Ilk team to Prince Rupert. Campbell," said Coach Swan. mid that not he reproduced without All opinions expressed in lairs to the editor are purely those °like writer and will Provincials are being hosted again. the Boys division and the girls Dialect The Wolfpack coached by Paul Hayes A key to the success of the Blazes, wines permission hoot. not necessarily coincide with the views or policies of the Nuu-chah -ninth Tribal Nutkehah -nulth boys teams Young breezed through capturing first place. The this year. Hayes is a rookie coach and Swan said, would be team defense. Council or its member Firs! Nations. Ha- Shilth -Sa includes paid advertising. but Gunz, Ahousaht Wolfpack and Homiss Ahousaht Wolfpack placed second and will be attending the BCs for the first "Defense is the key to winning games Nunschah-nullh lHlwl fennel! this does not imply // 1111/ fit or Nuu-chah -ninth Tribal Council recommends or want to make an impact al this year's Homiss was third. Homiss lost a heart- time as a coach. and championships, and I tell all of my P.(1. Box 1353, endorses the cont. piths- ads. breaker to the Wolfpack by just a single Ile did,. however, have a very good players to play defense first. This can Port Alberni, ILC. tournament running S'9S' 7M2. On the girls' side, the Ahousaht point. career as ajunior and intermediate player help to create dada up our Telephone: as» 724-5757 Alberni Elementary prepares for potlatch Blazer, are expecting to do well.