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I hope all is well with you and yours. The winter months are near. Just a little update report on the Elder's Program:
GNN- Fire Prevention Program
Elder's luncheons have resumed as per usual, Wednesdays.
GNN Chief and Council have approved a new community wide initiative!
We will join Building blocks and their walking program every Tuesday & Thursday @ 10am down at the bridge. Please come out and lets go for a stroll together. Chimney sweep:
Fires big or small in homes can cause devastating loss not only to property but to the lives of the people who live there. In order to reduce these tragedies a Fire Prevention Program is being established which will provide each home with the necessary tools ls to keep their families and home safe. Over the next few months a team of trained individuals will be making appointments with community members to visit their homes and install new Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms at no cost to the homeowner. Statistics show w that homes where smoke alarms have been installed detect fires when they are small and more easily extinguished by the Fire Service. More importantly working smoke alarms alert the occupants of the home of a fire and allow them time to escape. In addition n to the installation of the smoke/CO alarms public education materials covering home escape plans and fire safety messages will be provided to every home. Let’s work together to make GNN fire safe community!
Please don't be startled when hen you see Conrad and a helper climbing on your roof. They will be cleaning all the Elder's chimneys so they can have their wood stoves ready for the cold season upon us. Elder's Council: Have been meeting on regular basis now. There will not be a meeting ting this week. We will schedule the next meeting for next week . Finance: I have submitted a detailed report to G&N Trust & Elder's Council. Our Quickbooks online program makes it easy to print of the reports required in our contract with renewal of funding the Elder's Program receives every year. Annual Elder's Conference 2017: The Annual Conference will be in Campbell River next July 10 1014, 4, 2017. Unfortunately all hotels are booked in Campbell River and all surrounding areas. We are looking at renting 6 travel trailers and camping or the Travelodge in Nanaimo, and we'd have to drive back and forth every day. Catering: We have been busy with regular catering jobs. Thank you to G&N Trust for being such great customers. We catered for Island Health Aboriginal Health Program on Thursday. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at the office 949-7406 7406 or email me @ silena1314@gmail.com Gilakasla, Silena George Elder's Program Administrator
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Yo! News is prepared by Bernadine Clayton, Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Receptionist This newsletter is delivered to all houses on the Tsulquate Reserve every second week and posted to the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw website. If you have questions or comments about this newsletter, contact Bernadine at (250) 949-8343. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community members informed about what is happening in the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office and the surrounding community. Anybody is welcome to make submissions to the newsletter, including announcements, lost-and-found, photographs, bakwam’kwala words, stories, legends, drawings, etc. etc. etc. Other ways to stay connected to the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw community are: Website (www.gwanak.info) Facebook (User: GwasalaNakwaxdaxw) Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations Band Office PO Box 998, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0
STAFF Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Band Office Phone: (250) 949-8343 / Fax: (250) 949-7402 Roger Nopper,Band Manager manager@gwanak.info / (250) 902-2309 Margaret Bernard/ Lorna Henderson, Finance margaretb@gwanak.info/ (250) 902-2308 Conrad Browne, Economic Development ecdev@gwanak.info Lucy Scow, Social Development lucyscow@gmail.com/ (250) 902-2307 Colleen Hemphill, Treaty collenh@gntreaty.org/ (250) 949-8424 Linda Paul, Administrative Assistance Kasalas4859/ (250) 949-8994 Leo Lawson, Capital Specialist Officer lhanslawson@msn.com/(250) 902-2306 Katrina Johnny/Wade Charlie, Communications (250) 902-2301 Chelsey Walkus, Food Security & Nutrition Coordinator chelseywalkus@gmail.com/ (250) 949-7406 David Schmit, Natural Resource Manager David.schmidt@snrc.ca / (250) 902-2310
COUNCIL Chief Paddy Walkus: (250) 949-1486 Sits on all committee / paddywalkus@gmail.com Ernie Henderson: (250) 230-3404 Lucy Scow: (250) 230-4275
Grace Smith, Education grace.smith176@gmail.com / (250) 902-2320 Bob Swain, Public Works bswain4@telus.net / Cell: (250) 230-0087 Native Courtworker Office (250) 902-2223 Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Elders Centre Silena George, Elders Program Administrator (250) 949-7406
Grace Smith (250) 230-5001 Leslie Walkus: (250) 230-0034
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Health & Family Services Front Desk: (250) 949-8131 / Fax: (250) 949-6811
Gary Walkus: (250) 230-3852 Terry Walkus: (250) 230-2459 Victor Walkus: (250) 230-1030 Eddie Charlie: (250) 230-9251
Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School Front Desk: (250) 949-7743 / Fax: (250) 949-7422 www.gwanak.bc.ca Eke Me-Xi School (250) 949-8332
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Hello Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Community! Recycle Depot Update: My name is william Walkus and would like to share afew things with you about the Recycle Depot. We are open 1-5pm on Monday, Wendnesday, and Friday. I will be there to help anyone who is in need with Recycable items, please don’t hesitate to ask. Here is what you are able to recycle Garbage Disposal, unwanted beds,Cabinets, Household items. Also we have a metal bin for chairs, frames, washer, dryer etc. I ask that you please Not drop anything off while we are closed, if it rains cardbored gets all soggy and makes it harder to pick up, beds get wet and heavy to deal with on my own. So I ask if you need help to get rid of anything please give me a call, I will be glad to help you when we are open, we can work out a time for the help that you need. Thank you William Walkus 1(778) 679-4528 Email: will.energy.69@outlook.com
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WE REGRETFULLY WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT OUR SCHEDULED POTLATCH FOR SEPTEMBER 17/16 WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 4, 2016 (FRIDAY)
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. CHIEF TOM WALLACE
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Local Job Posting Supervisor -Retail Store - Full-Time Company: Port Hardy Town Pantry -0639503 BC Ltd Dba Industry: Retail & Wholesale Expiry Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 9am Details: 0639503 BC Ltd Dba Port Hardy Town Pantry is looking for an experienced and dynamic Retail Store Supervisor with good leadership skills to join its team at the earliest. Positions Available: 1 Job type: Full Time and permanent Wage: $ 18.00 /hour for 40 hours/week Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible Location: 8905 Granville Street, Port Hardy, BC, Canada V0N 2P0 Job Description: -Supervise and co-ordinate sales staff and cashiers -Assign sales workers to duties and prepare work schedules -Authorize payments by cheque and the return of merchandise -Sell merchandise to customers -Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages -Maintain specified inventory and order merchandise -Prepare reports regarding sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters -Train or arrange for the training of new sales staff Qualifications & Experience: Education: Completion of secondary school is required. Experience: 1-2 years of supervisory experience within the retail sector or at least 2 -3 years of previous experience as a retail salesperson or sales clerk, cashier, telemarketer etc. will be considered Essential Skills: Reading text, Problem solving, Decision making, Significant use of memory, Continuous learning. Other: Candidate should be willing to work on all shifts (evenings & weekend). Candidates legally entitled to work in Canada can apply How to apply: Email: balrajsunner@outlook.com House Mother - Casual Industry: Social Services Wage: $15/hr Expiry Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 9am Details: The NICCCS is looking for caring, responsible individuals to act as on-call, casual housemothers. We are seeking a House Mother for our Women's Safe Shelter. The main responsibility is to provide a safe, welcoming environment at our shelter for women and children who are victims of family violence.
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Qualifications & Experience: Must have a good understanding of the dynamics of abuse and be willing to complete our training program. Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal record check. How to apply: Please drop by North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society office at 7095 Beverley Parnham Way Port Hardy to complete an application for employment. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Website:http://www.nicccs.org Payroll Clerk II - Full-Time Company: School District No 85 Vancovuer Island North Industry: Education Wage: $23.82/hr Expiry Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 9am Details: Payroll Clerk II, CUPE Posting #29. Please see attached job description for additional details about this position. How to apply: Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at the website listed below and quote the appropriate posting number. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85, PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, or faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Website: http://www.sd85.bc.ca/index.php/careers/ Clerk: Re-sort - Part-Time Company: Return It Center Industry: Other Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 9am Details:Re-sort Clerk Qualifications & Experience: Must be in good physical condition to maintain a high paced environment. Experience handling cash and till would be an asset. Sorting materials and point of sale duties. How to apply: Apply in person with resume to Rod Inglis: Address 9300 Trustee Road Port Hardy V0N 2P0 Hours - Thur-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm 044 Madill Operator -Relief - Full-Time Company: MAK Logging ltd. Industry: Forestry Wage:TBD
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Expiry Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 9am Details:Relief work starting September 19 for 7 days. Camp job on BC mainland coast Competitive wages, accommodation and flights provided Qualifications & Experience: Fully experienced 044 Madill Operator How to apply: Email resume to: maklogging@gmail.com Executive Director - Full-Time Company: Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce Industry: Management/ Administration Wage: TBA Expiry Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 9am Details: Full JOB Description can be found at http://www.porthardychamber.com/job-postingQualifications & Experience: The successful candidate will be a strong communicator - both verbally and in the written word. We require an open minded, articulate individual that is approachable, and will build bridges within the business community, local government and all stakeholders. Significant experience managing people is required, as well as a high level of multi-tasking and time management. Level of education required; Dogwood Diploma and two years post-secondary in business and finance with a minimum of 3-years’ experience in a managerial role. Working with a volunteer board of directors, the ED will develop and implement a membership growth and retention strategy. Our ideal candidate possesses the following strengths: • Awareness of Policies and Bylaws at local, provincial and federal levels; • Marketing experience including social media and website development; • Knowledge of Chambers of Commerce and what they do; • Proven track record of managing a team; • Local and regional Knowledge; • Superior written and verbal skills; • Strong computer skills; • The ability to work with a volunteer board of directors. • Strong and proven financial management. • Experience using Sage Simply Accounting. • Experience with filing GST/PST, Source Deductions, and processing payroll. How to apply: Applicants may forward a detailed cover letter and resume to PO Box 249, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 or email
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manager@porthardychamber.com by 4:00pm on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Website: http://www.porthardychamber.com Bus Driver #23 - Part-Time Company: School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) Industry: Education Wage: $23.82/hr Expiry Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 - 9am Details: School District No.85 has an opening as Bus Driver posting #23. For full details and how to apply Please see attachment for details How to apply: Please complete a CUPE Application Form located on link below and quote the appropriate posting number. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85, PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Website: http://sd85-websrv2012.sd85.bc.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2015/05/ApplicationForm-CUP... Child and Youth Care Worker I #19A - Part-Time Company: School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) Industry: Education Wage: $25.96/hr Expiry Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 - 9am Details: School District No.85 has an opening as Child and Youth Care Worker I posting #19A. For full details and how to apply Please see attachment for details. How to apply: Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at the link below and quote the appropriate posting number. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85, PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Website: http://sd85-websrv2012.sd85.bc.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2015/05/ApplicationForm-CUP... Education Assistant I #24 - Part-Time Company: School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North)
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Industry: Education Wage: $25.96/hr Expiry Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 - 9am Details: School District No.85 has an opening as Education Assistant I posting #24. For full details and how to apply Please see attachment for details How to apply:Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at the link below and quote the appropriate posting number. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85, PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Website: http://sd85-websrv2012.sd85.bc.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2015/05/ApplicationForm-CUP... Education Assistant I #25 - Part-Time Company: School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) Industry: Education Wage: $25.96/hr Expiry Date:Monday, September 19, 2016 - 9am Details:School District #85 is currently seeking an Education Assistant 1 #25 to join their team. Please see PDF attachment for details. How to apply: Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at the link below and quote the appropriate posting number. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85, PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Website: http://sd85-websrv2012.sd85.bc.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2015/05/ApplicationForm-CUP... Noon Hour Supervisor I #22 - Part-Time Company: School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) Industry: Education Wage: $21.67/hr Expiry Date: Friday, September 23, 2016 - 9am Details: School District #85 is currently seeking a Noon Hour Supervisor 1 #22 to join their team. Please see PDF attachment for complete details. How to apply: Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at the link below and quote the appropriate posting number.
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Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85, PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Website: http://sd85-websrv2012.sd85.bc.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2015/05/ApplicationForm-CUP... First Nations Education Assistant #30E - PartTime Company: School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) Industry: Education Wage: $23.82/hr Expiry Date: Monday, September 19, 2016 - 9am Details: School District #85 is seeking a First Nations Education Assistant #30E to join their team. Please see PDF attachment for full details. How to apply: Please complete a CUPE Application Form located at the link below and quote the appropriate posting number. Your resume and application form should be mailed to: John Martin, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 85, PO Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0, faxed to: 250-949-8792, or emailed to: jmartin@sd85.bc.ca SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Website: http://sd85-websrv2012.sd85.bc.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2015/05/ApplicationForm-CUP... Swamper/Rock Truck Driver - Full-Time Company: RSD Road Building Ltd Industry: Forestry Wage:TBD Expiry Date: Friday, September 23, 2016 - 9am Details: -Forestry road construction company requires an experienced Swamper/Rock Truck Driver. -Level 1 first aid required or course taken within 1 month of hire date (Level 3 first aid would be an asset). -Must have a valid Class 5 drivers licence and reliable transportation. -This position will entail shift work in remote areas (Camp) and work outside in all types of weather. -Camp work, shift 14/7. Fly into camp. -Rate of pay to be negotiated based on experience. Qualifications & Experience:
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How to apply: Email resume with references to rsdroads@shaw.ca
Driller/Blaster - Full-Time Company: RSD Road Building Ltd Industry: Forestry Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Friday, September 23, 2016 - 9am Details: Forestry road construction company requires a Driller/Blaster. -This position will entail shift work in remote areas and work outside in all types of weather. -Camp work, shift 14/7. Fly into camp. -Rate of pay to be negotiated based on experience. Qualifications & Experience: -Must have a valid WorkSafe BC blasting ticket. -Must have experience operating hoe drills and tank drills. -Level 1 first aid required or course taken within 1 month of hire. -Must have a valid Class 5 drivers licence and reliable transportation.
How to apply: Those interested in this position may apply to Keltic Seafoods Human Resource Department at the address below. Human Resource Manager Keltic Seafoods PO Box 1559, Port Hardy, BC, Canada V0N 2P0 Phone: 250-949-8088 Fax: 250-949-8825 Email: hr@kelticseafoods.com
Grapple Yarder Hooktender - Full-Time Company: Critical Site Logging Industry: Forestry Wage:TBD Expiry Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 9am Details: 10 and 4 shift,accommodations and meals provided in Zeballos This is a drug and alcohol free work environment Qualifications & Experience: Must be a qualified hooktender Climbing experience is an asset How to apply: email resume to rhobens61@gmail.com
How to apply: Email resume with references to rsdroads@shaw.ca Sea Cucumber Processor - Full-Time Company: Keltic Seafoods Ltd Industry: Aquaculture Wage: TBD Expiry Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 9am Details: Keltic Seafoods has openings for “20” Contract Sea Cucumber Line Workers for 6 weeks commencing on or about October 6th. Employees will work in a friendly team environment and be provided with instruction and training. Workers may be required to work 6 days a week and require WSBC approved safety toed rubber boots with tread. Duties include: • Cutting and/or and separating Sea Cucumbers • Rotation between various line positions • Packaging and/or boxing • Assignment to other duties as required by the Company Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications: • Good clean “food safe” hygienic work habits • Able to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Program regulations
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BIRTHDAY/REQUEST *****FLEA MARKET******** Our team G&N stars are having a flea market September 20th from 11:00-3:00 3:00 @ Wakas Hall. We have spaghetti on the menu for $10 includes garlic bread and soda . Baked goods also. We are working on sponsors for a Loonie Auction. Will have 50/50 going . Please ase contact me or my sister Philena Mable if you'd like a table it $5 a table . All proceeds are going towards our trip to Ladysmith for a floor hockey tournament. Thank you ! Pamela 250-230-4302 Philena 250-230-3653 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ women's support group 1:00-3;00, Wednesday HFS, more e info contact Char Cook 250 949-8131 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sept 15 2016. Like To Wish My Brother Brothe hank moses A Happy Birthday Love U Bro Have A Good Day :) Fr Sis Peggy&Kids ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Happy Birthday Uncle Wee Wee David Charlie Sr We love you uncle hope you have a great day. Many Blessings sent your way. Love from Your niece Priscilla, Diana, Luis Jr & baby Rj Charlie. Sept 18th ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vanessa eve walkus: Chicken and Mojo sale on September 20th starting at 2:00. Call or text 230230 3911 to place an order. $10 a plate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Henrietta Charlie: September 28th would like to wish Faith Lola a happy birthday! Love from Mom Ryry Destiny and Rollind. We love you faith. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Loraine Skookum-Charlie: Happy birthday
Daisy Coon: Hello Family ❤ Dropping into say To My Dear Son Son-Law Randy (Ranell) Happy Birthday ..May U Have An Awesome me Day ..As Well As My Great Niece .. Hope U Both Have -A A Great Day.. Love U Both!!! ❤ ❤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wishing my son Romeo Clayton a Happy 12th Birthdayfor for September 23rd 23rd, love mom and dad, Evette and xavian. Love you son ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wishing my sister Nataleen a happy birthday for September 27th, Hope your day is filled with happiness and love, From your baby sis Bern Bern, Brandon and kids.
wishes to our baby brother weewee we love you bro from the Skookum gang ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ruebina Martina Walkus:Happy Happy birthday birthd Gordon Walkus and more love from Ruebina Walkus and girls
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