Information Technology

Mission Statement

The Adams Lake Indian Band Information Systems Department (IT Dept) is committed to delivering an efficient and effective technical support program to all users of technology. The IT Dept will work with all other band departments to improve communication to our own people and to the outside world.

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Executive Summary of 2021-2022:

The IT Dept has continued to provide technical support to the organization during the Covid-19 pandemic for the past 26 months. All departments have had to implement a work hybrid model - work at the office or work from home remotely.

Within the Emergency Preparedness Plan, the IT dept has prepared for potential emergencies or disasters for the band to remain fully functional if we were forced out of our Chase offices. Telus, Shaw, Mascon are important external partners we work with to ensure we obtain the best internet service available.

Projects we have focused on are:

• Cable internet coverage to IR#4 reserve in Chase.

• Upgrade and replace our core virtual host infrastructure:

• ALIB Security equipment and software projects.

• Streamlined finance dept needs i.e. timesheets, vacation accrual, and leave request

• Update community database with the Communications Dept to update a community database.

• Erected the digital sign in Salmon Arm IR6

• Develop new West Harbor Village website

Research capabilities for a firewall implementation

The IT Dept has assisted various departments in implementing software: forms, calendars, MS Teams, Zoom meetings, ESRI GIS mapping, document conversions, campground maps, video surveillance, desktop publishing and security management.

The IT dept is working with the general contractor, engineering companies, and the Public Works Dept to ensure the network infrastructure will be in place for the new multi-purpose building in the IR 4 main community.

In conjunction with a network consulting firm to establish a 3-to-5-year network infrastructure plan. Staff in your Department.

The IT Dept currently has four full time staff: IT Manager, Network Administrator, IT Help Desk support, and IT/Communications Support.

All IT Dept staff are involved in various technical training initiatives: online training, classroom training, training webinars, project conference calls, and many forms of technical support communication. We work to keep up-to-date on all relevant technologies.

Economic Development, Adams Lake Development Corporation

Mission Statement

Purpose: To make wise sustainable investments to improve the community, quality of life, and opportunities for Band members. Values: The protection of our people, lands, waters and the animal life that live within our Secwepemc Territory. Goals: To financially assess and develop residential, commercial and destination cultural tourism opportunities which maximize land use and generate economic growth.

Executive Summary Of 2021-2022:

The programs initiated for community economic development require a significant collaboration between internal and external departments. Thank you to Chief and Council, Lands/Taxation, Infrastructure/ Public Works, Finance, Housing, Natural Resources, Education, Justice/Security, Sustainable Development Pillars, (Councillor Shelley Witzky and Councillor Howard Nordquist) support from ALDC Board of Directors, and the Finance Audit Committee.

5-Year Strategic Plan for Economic Development:

• Completed December 2021, the economic plan for existing and future industry/sectorial initiatives.

• Assess highest and best use for the developable lands at Sandy Point & Pierre’s Point IR #6. Adams Lake Development Corp (ALDC):

• ALDC Board: Has three new directors: Chief Lynn Kenoras-Duck Chief, Councillor Shelley Witzky, Tom Atkinson, assures legal compliance with the BC Companies Registry which allows sale of lots and homes at WHV

• Two additional houses built ready for sale in May 2022

• Our West Harbor Village (WHV) construction crew renovating Sandy Point Camp Ground. Provide quality work-experience to several apprentices employed by JBiron Construction.

• Improving security patrol by implementing the Block Watch Program at WHV, led by Mike Moyer, Justice Manager.

Staff: Michael Eibl was hired in November 2021 as the new Economic Development Officer for ALIB & ALDC. The economic development department is hiring a temporary full-time employee sharing resources with the Education department.

Campground Business: Pierre’s Point and Sandy Point Campgrounds continue to invest in its financial management and infrastructure improvements. With 274 seasonal sites and 102 tenting/RV sites, the goal is to ensure satisfactory customer services the staff look forward to hosting our guests.

ire Department & Security

Vision: Works to assume greater responsibility for the administration of justice within ALIB lands while strategizing long-term solutions to improve overall safe- ty of the ALIB community. We envision connected, peaceful communities where all conflict is resolved in a culturally safe manner.

Mission: Is to act as a liaison, resolve conflicts and provide community support to foster connected, peaceful communities where all conflict is resolved in a restora- tive way. The Justice Manager will work with colleagues, elders, youth, and fel- low band members on defining and implementing creative, meaningful, and longlasting solutions to our community safety issues.

Values: We are committed to fostering a more humane, responsive, and restora- tive system of justice for ALIB. We are committed to changing hearts, minds, and behaviors by removing barriers for ALIB community members to access alterna- tive justice services and improve relationships.

Executive Summary of 2021-2022:

ALIB recently created the Justice Department to include Security, Fire and Emergency Services Departments and the newly created Restorative Justice.

Duties:

• Outreach, liaison and conflict resolution within the community,

• Development of crime prevention strategies and programs to build & maintain a safer community. A community is safest when everyone works together and supports activities that reduce crime, violence, and victimization in a holistic manner. Safety is a vital component of the collective well-being of the community.

Staffing: Justice Manager, Full-time Employee. IR4 Security, 2 Full-time and 2 Casual Employee, IR6 Security, 2 Full-time Employees. Fire Department has 1 Part-time Fire Chief and 14 volunteers .

ALIB Security

• Visible presence in community

• Assist RCMP, Fire & Ambulance as needed

• Traffic Control at community events.

• Implemented Security Software to aid in reporting

• Emergency safety equipment and uniforms.

Fire Department

ALIB volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection to ALIB IR4 & Neskonlith Indian Band, focusing on residential fires & safety prevention. There are training opportunities available, and it is a great way to give back to your community by joining the fire department.

Highlights:

• Implemented new software

• Implementing an Operational Manual

• Conducting Home Assessments

Emergency Services: are conducting reviews of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Operational Guidelines & response and are finishing up our Evacuation Plan along with the Fire Smart Program

Justice Committee

The Justice Department is in the process of initiating an ALIB Justice Committee. This will give the community a safe place to discuss issues and assist in developing community safety objectives, priorities & goals.

Highlights:

• Developed new Terms of Reference

• Monthly Employee Health & Safety Committee

Security Software –

Employee Safety & Customizable Reporting

Health & Wellness

The Sexqeltqin Health Centre in IR4:

The Sexqeltqin Health Center is a fully accredited health centre with Accreditation Canada. Being an Accredited Health Centre improves the quality, safety and efficiency so we can provide the community with the best care and service possible. The Sexqeltqin Health centre completed our first accreditation survey in 2014 and completed our second successful survey in October 2018, we are due for our 3rd Accreditation survey this October 2022.

Nexe7yelst Pierre Moyese Health Administration office in IR 6:

The health and wellness team members in this building are the Community Health Nurse, Social worker, Cultural worker, youth worker and other team members as long space and an office can be available for appointments.

Health and Wellness

Health Administration – Rhonda Camille

• The current health centre building; Sexqeltqin Health Centre, for Adams Lake Band, has been in place since 1998. On May 14, 2021, Adams Lake Band held its groundbreaking ceremony for the new construction of the Health and Wellness “Multipurpose Building” that is set to be completed November 2022. The new building will house the health and wellness on 1/3 of the building, the middle of the building is a gathering space with an industrial kitchen and the final 1/3 of the building for Head Start, Early Years and younger side of Daycare. We are very much looking forward to moving and bringing more resources to community.

• New Health director enrolled in the First Nation Health Director Association Certification course, completion is August 2022

• March 2022, the health and wellness team worked on a Strategic Plan with input from Chief and Council, Administration heads, Education, Human Resource, and community members.

• Developed a new Vision statement, mission statement and goals.

Community Health Nursing

• During Covid 19 the Community Health nurses were involved in Rapid Test distribution, screening and symptom management.

• FNHA delivered 1100 Rapid test kits to ALIB Health Centers

• Many programs and outreach remained on hold due to Public Health orders.

Healthy Baby Circle is for 0-18 months old and offers baby weight, height, health checks. We currently have 10 children eligible for this program. Monthly gift cards are also provided.A light lunch provided social opportunity for all parents in our community.

Mission Statement: To work with our health service partners to provide, co-ordinate and evaluate the provision of quality health programs for ALIB community members. Continued.

Immunizations were on hold until the nurses complete certification and charting requirements. All clients were referred to Public Health or Community Vaccination Clinics.

Elders Massage and Meal Program in Chase & Glen Eden! Thank you Debbie & Cathy!

All AEDs have now been replaced and distributed. Annual Health reviews of all Home Care clients have started as required by Accreditation Canada.

ALIB Nurse update

• ALIB Health Fair was attended by community members and partners munity

• Naloxone Training was completed with Staff

• ALIB is a registered distribution site

Social Work – Family preservation Department

• The department works with MCFD and SCFS, to streamline documentation to ensure smoother adoption process, family rights upheld.

• Transfer of custody (54.01), were completed to ensure children remain with family and MCFD is no longer involved.

• Adoptions of 4 ALIB children by their families.

• SCFS supports cultural engagement having hosted 5 events in community

Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Program

• Assists raising grandchildren

• Grandparents received quarterly payments.

• Additional funding for urban outreach. .

Jordan’s Principle

• A Team Lead was hired, with successful applications

• Support included a Type-1 diabetes child; Youth Tutoring; Play therapy equipment to support Daycare and children diagnosed with ADHD, FASD and ASD.

Community Wellness Projects

• Kicks for Kids supported children, with new shoes promoting healthy foot care

• Grocery and Gas gift cards for families in need

Counselling and Mental Health

• Supported by an interdisciplinary team to case manage, collaborated mental health with social justice and health department

• Grant Funding to support special needs.

Calling Our Children Home

• A welcome home event for individuals taken during the 60’s Scoop.

• Partnered with SCFS for staff support, funding

Christmas Brunch

• Approximately 200 members attended & gifts for children from Santa.

Wills & Estates

• Collaborated with Lands department to support members with wills & representation agreements

Community Child & Family

• Program led by Britney Curran

• Social Worker, Dustin Eberle recently graduated also supported the department

• Pending new hires, Stsmemelt Coordinator, Social Worker, Family Support Worker

Urban Community Liaison

• Rebecca Jules contracted to connect urban ALIB members and provide resources and supports

• 80 members and families are connected

• Covid restricted interaction to communications through phone, text, and social media.

• ALIB urban Facebook group has over 170 members on and off reserve

Mental Health & Substance Use

• Carly McMeekin utilizes harm reduction approaches to minimize risk and work towards best possible outcomes

• Provides workshops in ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Naloxone Training for awareness and reduced stigma with support of networking partners

• Initiate the Wellbriety program as a pathway to a better quality of life

• Client supported through counselling; Crisis response; Treatment/Detox facilities referrals; OAT program (Opiate Antagonist Treatment)

• Advocacy for legal, housing & shelter

• Sentry Safes to secure medications and valuables

• Pam Nevdoff provides programing for Living in Balance; SafeTALK (Suicide Prevention for Youth & Young Adults) also

• Pathway to Mental Health & Substance Use; ASIST; Harm Reduction; Access to Narcan Nasal Spray, Injectable Naloxone Kits

• AA meetings held and promote Wellbriety Support Group

• Networking with Native Urban Health Center, Treatment Centers & Facilities, Wellness and community contacts

Youth Team Initiatives

• Tim Johnson and Sandy Lund helping with Covid response/support and engaging youth with activities.

Elders, Recreation and Wellness fund

• Program consisted of lunches and activities and minimized risk for our most vulnerable members.

• Recreation and Wellness funds were utilized as best as could be with a good portion used for funerals and emergency travel.

Cultural Programs

• Food Sovereignty included a community gardening to be used for supper clubs, literacy camp, and distributed to members

• Fruit tree pruning workshop held; Soopalali was juiced and distributed upon request; Salmon was smoked and canned and distributed on and off reserve.

• Workshops included Drum & Rattle making; Moccasin Making ; Youth Drumming Circles; Youth Archery and further workshops as requested

• Traditional Medicines gathered such as Sage; Tobacco; Bear Grease

Head Start & Early Years

Staff: Robin Murphy, Niomi Boadway, Eva Michel

• Provided program bags for families,

• Encouraged families to plant seeds for gardens

• Painted 215 rocks to put in front of our buildings in support of the recent discovery of the children found at Kamloops IRS.

• Provide a field trip to optometrists for eyes exams and eye care information

• Hosted annual summer safety event and distributed life jackets, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, flotation devices and water safety information

• Held summer camps for children and training in Red Cross swimming lessons, babysitting course, Opioid Awareness and Boat Safety

CommunityPlanning

Summer Student Program (ASETS) hosted

•2 Reading and Recreation Programs,

•Summer Math Program

•ALIB graduation ceremony

Superintendents for SD73 & SD83 had meet and greet luncheon with elders

Educational Workshops with Parents and Students on graduation requirements

Supported

• Parent Field trip

•Jason Simon presentation to CSS and Community

Assisted with partnering up with ALIB A & D worker to bring workshops in schools & community

Bring in Short Term Programs/Courses to community

ALIB Chief and Council met with SD#83 Board

Education

Adams Lake Band Education program will provide our members with tools to be self-sufficient/reliant to work toward developing knowledge, skills and attitude for employment or further education.

The overall vision statement is to take care of our resources, protect our language, culture and customs through education

Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12):

Implemented two Local Education Agreements with School District #73 & #83

Conduct home and schools visits

Prepared Nominal Roll and additional forms required

Attended Post Secondary & Highschool graduation Ceremonies

Negotiated new BCTEA (The BC Technology Education Association) Transportation Agreement

Completed required ISC (Indigenous Services Canada) reports

Post Secondary & Short Term Program:

Assisted members with Post Secondary & Short Term inquiries for programs or courses

Visited Post Secondary students

Visited Post Secondary Institutes

Negotiated training with local universities 2022-23 Goals

Bring awareness various graduation certificates

Plan parents/students education awareness with course selections, programming

Plan motivational events for students

Increase access for training for community members through Short Term Program

Graduates for year 2022

Grad 12 Graduates

Glitter Esquivias Salmon Arm Secondary

Joseph Jones Salmon Arm Secondary

Kenny Cameron Chase Secondary

Ava Deneault Chase Secondary

Presley Duckchief Chase Secondary

Mia Pena Chase Secondary

Serina Netowaysin Chase Secondary

Kira Meldrum Chase Secondary

Bryce Narcisse Chase Secondary

Brianna Narcisse Britannia Secondary

Deven Thompson Norkam High School

Post Secondary Graduates

Nicole Jules

Sherrilee King

Bachelor of Human Kinetics :UBCO

Bachelor of Administration: Southern Alberta Inst. Technology

Liam McAlduff Diploma in Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking

Marah Deneault Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Foundation (Level 1)

Tanya Arnouse Basic Bookkeeping Certificate

Peter Michel Master in Education in Educational Administration Leadership

Jonathan Michel Master in Education in Educational Administration Leadership

Sandy Lund Certificate in Aboriginal Health Administration and Leadership

ChiefAtahm School

Vision and Principles

At Chief Atahm School,” We have a vision of a Secwepemc speaking community living in balance with nature. Individuals will be prepared for today’s world and help protect the earth for Tellqelmucw, the people to come, and for all living beings. “

Robert Matthew: Principal Executive Summary 2021-2022: Chief Atahm School has successfully operated for 32 years.

The school is based on Secwepemc language and culture. In September 2021, there were 50 students enrolled at Chief Atahm School.

The new Chief Atahm School language centre has the capacity to develop and publish immersion curriculum, from start to finish.

Chief Atahm School offers post secondary language courses through it’s Stselxmems R Secwepemc: Secwepemc Knowledge Institute. We are in our fifth year of successful operation.

Programs

Kye7e’s House: NEST

Due to the pandemic, the NEST program was reduced to a part time program.

Familyhomekits online language

To provide access to language lessons for families the Familyhomekits.com website was started. Parents were invited to enroll in on-line language lessons with their children. The program will continue in 2022.

Immersion N/K to 4

Total immersion instruction at Chief Atahm School is from Nursery /Kindergarten to grade 4. All the courses are taught in Secwepemctsin. The Elders play a very significant and valuable role in the production of Secwepemc curriculum.

Grade 5 to 10

In 2021-2022 school year, Chief Atahm School offered a full middle school program from grade 5 to 9. The students took advantage of the fully equipped computer lab.

Physical Education

The school is part the Northern Spirit Program. The whole school enjoyed cross-country skiing, snowshoeing at Skamana Lake and Larch Hills. Mountain biking and hiking are part of the outdoor education program.

Secwepemc Traditions Continue

Teachers continue teaching Secwepemc traditions. Along with singing, the students learned how to cut meat and smoke fish. In the spring every year, the whole school digs “scwicw” (Glacier Lily roots) and “stínestn” (cedar roots). This year, each class took a theme and completed part of a Secwepemc village display.

Language Centre

Chief Atahm School has the capacity to research, develop and produce Secwepemctsin resources. In the spirit of “Knucwetsút” (help yourself, selfsufficient), the school has trained its own staff in all phases of language resource development.

Chief Atahm School On-Line resources www.chiefathm.com/ http://www.atahm.info/ https://www.chiefatahmgames.com/ familyhomekits.com

CAS GOALS for 2022/2023:

• Increase the enrolment at all grade levels

• Continue to development Immersion language arts reading program

• Add to the online dictionary

•Re-new the affiliation agreements with postsecondary institutions to offer language courses. Continued.