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Steve Dishkin is currently District Principal but will take over the superintendent position from Norma Hart on August 1

Steve Dishkin to take over as SD 49 Superintendent as Hart retires PRESS RELEASE Current District Principal Steve Dishkin will be the new Superintendent of School District 49 as of August 1, 2016. Current Superintendent and Secretary Treasurer Norma Hart, who has held the position since 2012 , has tendered her

resignation and plans to leave the District on December 31, 2016.

Hart will focus her efforts on Literacy and related initiatives for the remainder of her term from August 1 onwards.

“The Board is delighted to announce that Steve Dishkin, current District Principal, has agreed to accept the

role of Superintendent beginning August 1st, 2016,” said Board Chair Nicola Koroluk. “Steve and his wife Lorna have been valued members of our community for the last fifteen years, contributing to many Community organizations. Steve has been actively working for the past three years at the

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B.C. Supreme Court rules province failed to consult with First Nations on Enbridge

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON It’s being hailed as a major victory for First Nations and those opposed to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project. Last week the B.C. Supreme Court ruled that the province “has breached the honour of the Crown by failing to consult” with the Gitga'at and other Coastal First Nations on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline.

It was one of many court challenges brought forth agains the controversial pipeline project and it stemmed from the B.C. government’s agreement with Ottawa to hold a single environmental assessment process, under the National Energy

Board, rather than both federal and provincial reviews.

“It astounds me that Christy Clark so readily handed over decision-making authority for the largest private sector industrial proposal the Province of BC has ever seen,” said North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice.

“At the time, I thought it was reckless and disrespectful not only to BC First Nations but all British Columbians.

I am glad that the courts have also agreed.”

After the NEB gave the project gave the green light to the project in 2014 with 209 conditions, the federal government approved it. However, First Nations in opposition to the pipeline

argued that the province did not live up to its duty to consult with them, and the court agreed.

“This announcement is a big win for First Nations and communities in the central coast,” said Rice.

“The decision reaffirms what courts continue to say and that is that governments have a legal duty to consult and accommodate First Nations whose rights are impacted by resource projects.”

Ironically, the B.C. government had intervenor status in the NEB’s Joint Review process and argued against the project, claiming it didn’t meet the “five conditions” laid out by Christy Clark’s Liberal government and

that there wasn’t a “world-class spill response” plan in place despite the company’s claim to the contrary.

Art Sterritt, a Gitga'at member and vocal opponent of the pipeline, said the B.C. government was “playing a bit of politics” by handing over its power at the environmental assessment stage, then opposing the project.

“They were saying [to the federal government] yeah, we’re opposed, but you go ahead and make you're decision, we'll live with it,” said Sterritt.

Sterritt said the court ruling means the B.C. government would have to start from scratch on consulting with affected First Nations for its own review. B.C.

Attorney General Suzanne Anton disagreed however, saying the judgment won’t require restarting the approval process.

“What the court has said is we can rely on the process that was in front of the National Energy Board, but we do need to make our own independent provincial decision based on our own provincial legislation,” she said.

Anton said the province hasn't yet decided on whether to appeal, and she is committed to fully consulting with First Nations.

For its part Northern Gateway says the federal decision stands and that the company is still working on meeting the 209 conditions set out

by the federal government as well as the five conditions set by the provincial government.

“Approval of the project falls within federal jurisdiction and this decision from the B.C. Supreme Court does not change that approval or the project's environmental assessment,” said Ivan Giesbrecht, communication manager for Northern Gateway, in a statement.

“Northern Gateway and the project proponents, including Aboriginal Equity Partners, remain committed to this essential Canadian infrastructure.”

The future of the project appears further complicated for Enbridge as newly-minted Prime

Minister Justin Trudeau has called for a moratorium on crude oil tanker traffic on B.C.’s north coast. This would seriously hamper any efforts to build the pipeline as the port for the crude oil was to be built in Kitimat and shipped via tanker to Asian markets and beyond.

“In the short term, the decision hugely hampers Enbridge’s plans to bring oil supertankers through the waters on the north and central coast,” said Rice.

“More broadly speaking it should be a wakeup call for all governments that we are in a new era when it comes to consulting and truly respecting First Nations – and that I think is a good thing.”

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Re: 2016-19 Draft calendar and NEW Non-Instructional days March 29th and April 25th, 2016 Dear Community, Please be advised, schools in School District #49 will not be in session on March 29th, 2016 or April 25th, 2016. Teachers, staff and administrators will be working with the New Curriculum provided by the Ministry of Education.

First, across the province, all school districts are working towards full implementation of the B.C. New Curriculum over the next two years. More information regarding the New Curriculum is available on our website www.sd49.bc.ca and/or the Ministry of Education’s website https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/

An impending tanker ban on the North Coast is another hurdle faced by the Northern Gateway project

Second, School District No.49 (Central Coast) has started the yearly process of setting School Calendars for the next three school years, 2016-2019. We ask you to please refer to the District site to view the current proposed dates in session and to forward comments and suggestions to Steve Dishkin at sdishkin@sd49.bc.ca or call 250-982-2691.

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BC Hydro’s Anahim Lake generating station partially converting to LNG MONICA LAMBYORSKI The largest of five diesel generators at BC Hydro's Anahim Lake Generating Station is being converted to use mostly

liquefied natural gas (LNG) in hopes of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fuel costs.

The three-year pilot project, which will commence in the fall of 2016,

has an option for a one-year extension and could become a more permanent solution, said Hamid Tamehi of NIA Engineering team lead with BC Hydro during a tele-

conference with the Cariboo Regional District board Friday.

"We expect there will be significant reductions, and hope to run the plant on more than

60 per cent natural gas following the pilot."

Part of the project will see an LNG partner build, own and operate an LNG storage facility on the property.

The partner will also build, own and operate vaporizers used to heat LNG and convert it back into natural gas.

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pated that one tanker truck carry around 40,000 litres of LNG will travel along Highway 20 from Williams Lake to the Anahim Lake Generating Plant every 10 days.

Tsilhqot’in and CRD take next steps in relationship building On Monday, January 11, 2016, the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) Vice-Chair Chief Roger William and Cariboo Regional

District Chair Al Richmond, along with fourteen elected officials representing both governments, met with staff for a Community to

Community forum to discover ways for the two governments to work and succeed together.

“There are many different layers to

each government working within the Cariboo Chilcotin region,” states TNG Vice-Chair Chief Roger William.

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The recognition of Aboriginal title within the region has demonstrated the increasing need for cooperation and collaboration between all levels of government.”

The TNG presented to the CRD background information surrounding the declared Aboriginal title area and the ongoing negotiations with the Province of British Columbia.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of our governments and people working together to find benefits for

all residents of the Cariboo Chilcotin,” says CRD Chair Al Richmond. “We will continue working together to identify areas of common interest and improve on past performances, while gaining a better understanding of our cultures and governance models; this is what building communities together is all about.”

The Regional District provided a general overview of the CRD; structure, mandate and governance.

More detailed information about the services currently provided within the declared Aboriginal title area including land-use planning, landfills,

invasive plant management, emergency services, and economic development was also discussed.

In the immediate future, the two governments will continue to identify opportunities to share or grow services. Both governments plan to work closely in collaboration on communications, land-use planning, workshops, economic development and emergency planning.

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Heiltsuk Nation applauds step towards science-based, joint management of Central Coast herring stocks CFN PRESS RELEASE January 18, 2016 Following controversial federal management of herring stocks resulting in the peaceful occupation of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) offices by the Heiltsuk last March, DFO and Heiltsuk have jointly developed a management plan for the 2016 Central Coast herring fishery.

The Heiltsuk Tribal Council (HTC) is pleased to announce four major improvements to the management plan, as well as a new working relationship between DFO and the Heiltsuk.

“The development of this plan has set the stage for future co-management of resources with the federal government,” said Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett. “On behalf of the Heiltsuk Tribal Council, I applaud DFO staff for successfully establishing the foundation for a nation-to-nation relationship with our people. We look forward to building this relationship as we continue to uphold our responsibility as Heiltsuk to protect our lands, waters, and resources.”

Key improvements to the management plan include: 1. Improved abundance forecasts. Following the recommendation of Heiltsuk scientific advisors, DFO is returning to their historical assessment model for 2016, which is believed to provide more accurate predictions.

2. Lower harvest rate. The harvest rate has lowered from 10% to 7% to allow continued recovery time for stocks.

3. Important sac roe fishery closures.

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Last year's herring stand-off in Bella Bella was tense ally and ecologically important spawning grounds in the region, will be closed to the sac roe fishery to rebuild localized stocks while providing for Heiltsuk FSC and SOK fishing opportunities.

4. Heiltsuk observer on DFO boats.

Recognizing the Nation’s stewardship rights and responsibilities, the DFO will have a Heiltsuk observer onboard the DFO vessel at all times during the herring fishery.

“It is rewarding to see this product of dialogue with DFO as we work to manage this critical resource sustainably for future generations,” said Kelly Brown, Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department Director.

“We are pleased to see DFO’s commitment to making future decisions

based on Heiltsuk knowledge and sound science.”

“Our people rely on herring for food, social, and ceremonial purposes, as well as employment and spiritual and cultural

wellness,” stated William Gladstone, chief negotiator of the Gladstone Reconciliation.

“This year’s plan is an important step to ensure that our right to access this

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DFO will release the draft 2015-16 Integrated Fisheries Management Plan

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Early years of a child's life really count DR. PAUL MARTIQUET, Medical Health Officer The first six years of a child’s life are uniquely important to their entire future.

We know a lot more today about the way a young mind develops, learns and adapts. In fact, we know that 90% of brain development occurs during the first six years of a child’s life and that this development is integral to their personality, brain function and future prospects.

It is during those first years that important synapse connections are made in the brain and that they form the basic infrastructure upon which the subsequent brain development relies.

Each stage builds upon earlier learning

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and brain development and by the time they reach kindergarten age, this foundation should be as strong and wellconstructed as possible.

A child who enters kindergarten without a foundation of healthy development will likely struggle to keep up, and then to catch up throughout their school years.

And beyond.

That means the early years offer a window of opportunity to invest in a child’s, indeed a person’s, future.

Giving a child a good start means they can continue to grow and thrive. In this way, the early investment pays off not only for the child but for society and the economy in general. A healthy child is more likely to become a healthy adult.

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The first six years of a child’s life are uniquely important to their entire future has an office specifically tasked to oversee the successful implementation of BC’s Early Years Strategy. It’s called the Provincial Office for the Early Years (EYO) and is hosted within the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

The EYO was created

in 2014 in recognition of the need for coordination among multiple partners and ministries.

The mandate of the EYO is to maximise benefits for children and families in BC and to encourage an integrated and collaborative system of programs

and activities among partners across the early years sector.

As part of its work, the EYO has developed a network of Early Years Centres (EYC) across the province. Numbering a dozen in 2014 when created, there are now 26 EYCs in BC.

Early Years Centres exist in many types of places: schools, child development centres, recreation centers, storefronts, local not-for-profit service provider locations and even as mobile ‘satellite centres’.

EYCs provide families with access to a range of early years services and supports, information and referrals in a convenient, one-stop location.

Online, the EYO provides information and links to help you learn more about the services and the importance of a child’s early development.

To that end, the office recently added three informational videos to its site (www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/ early_years). They also have downloadable posters supporting each of the

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Advocacy for early years support is a role for us all, because the more people know and the more they understand the importance of those first six years, the better will be the path of every child as they grow to adulthood. It would benefit us all to understand that an investment — that is what it is — in that person’s well-being and unique contribution to society results in subsequent long term savings to the healthcare, social and justice systems.

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When Jody Wilson-Raybould was sworn in as Minister of Justice of Canada on November 4, she became the first aboriginal person to hold that position.

Trudeau launches inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON In a stark contrast to his predecessor, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced an inquiry into the disappearance of an estimated 1200 indigenous women and girls across Canada.

The announcement came on December 8, following a meeting with Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs in Gatineau, Quebec.

The assembly’s national chief, Perry Bellegrade, called the announcement “a long time com-

ing.”

“After years of denial and deflection, it is my hope we can make real strides in achieving justice for families and achieving safety and security for all our people,” Bellegrade said in a written statement to the CBC. Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould said that the government will consult the families of victims on how to proceed. WilsonRaybould is the first indigenous person to serve in the position.

Former Prime Minister Stephen

Harper was criticized for his unwillingness to acknowledge the severity of the issue, famously stating it “isn’t really high on our radar, to be honest.”

Harper declined to authorize a public inquiry on the murders and disappearances even after a United Nations watchdog urged action and an Amnesty International campaign called the murder rate “so high it constitutes nothing less than a national human rights crisis.”

Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose, how-

ever, has reversed this approach, pledging full support from the Conservative Party.

“If the Liberal government wants to do an inquiry, and they think that's an important thing to do, I will support it,” said Ambrose during an interview on CBC News Network’s Power & Politics. “This is an absolutely nonpartisan issue.”

Several high profile crimes against First Nations women and girls, notably the horrific murder of 15 year-old Tina Fontaine in August of 2014, SEE INQUIRY ON PAGE 8

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Inquiry to employ "two-phase approach" says Minister Hajdu FROM PAGE 7 whose body was found in the Red River, have galvanized widespread public support for an inquiry.

The aboriginal community around the Red River hoped that Tina’s horrific death meant something would finally change.

But in the year after her body was found in a bag by the shoreline, four more indigenous women were killed in Winnipeg, and another one outside of the city.

“She’s a child,” homicide investigator Sergeant John O’Donovan told the CBC shortly after Tina was discovered. “This is a child that has been murdered…Society should

be horrified.”

First Nations women are grossly overrepresented among Canada’s murdered and missing women, a trend that has continued for more than three decades and shows no signs of slowing down. A report issued by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network in spring of 2014 found that found more than 1,000 cases of murdered and missing indigenous women between 1980 and 2012.

“The victims deserve justice, their families an opportunity to heal and to be heard,” Trudeau said during a speech, the Associated Press reported. “We must work together to put an end to this ongo-

ing tragedy.”

According to the RCMP, aboriginal women account for roughly 16 percent of all female homicides while they represent only 4.3 percent of Canada’s overall female population. The findings corroborated similar rates reported by the Native Women’s Association of Canada, Between 1908 and 2013, 1,181 aboriginal women went missing or were murdered. Among those, 1,017 were killed.

B.C.’s infamous “Highway of Tears” - the 724 kilometre stretch of Highway 16 between Prince George and Price Rupert has seen the disappearance of nine young women between

1969 and 2006. All but one woman was indigenous.

Gloria Moody, a Nuxalk woman from Bella Coola, is recognized as the first case in the Highway of Tears.

Moody disappeared while taking a weekend trip to Williams Lake on October 25, 1969, and her body was found approximately 10 km west of the city.

Her case has never been solved.

In October 2007, the RCMP expanded the number of women in their investigation to 18 and increased the total kilometres to approximately 1500, which included the Highway of Tears and parts of Highway 97 and

Highway 5. The cases involved in the project now ranged in date from 1969 to 2006.

No new cases have been added to the RCMP investigation since 2006; however, young women still continue to experience violence along British Columbia highways.

“For indigenous peoples, life in Canada has not been — and is not today — easy, equitable or fair,” Trudeau told the Commons in December.

Status of Women Minister Patricia Hajdu said “we are very excited to move forward on this file.”

“Murdered and missing indigenous women is a national tragedy that not only affects women

but their families and their communities. And so we intend to move incredibly quickly and with a great deal of respect.”

The government provided details about the first phase of the inquiry, which will include consultation with the victims’ families, aboriginal organizations, experts and other national stakeholders to lay the groundwork for the launch of an inquiry in 2016.

“We really do see a two-phase approach where we do set some parameters about what this inquiry will look like, and then we move forward into the actual inquiry itself,” said Hajdu.

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Nuxalk Nation takes part in histo ric paddle to Qatuwas Festi val in Bella Bella

By eVanGeline hanUse to as Qatuwas, or ‘People Gathering Together,’ On the morning Bella Bella and hosted the 1993 is planning 2014, four canoes of July 9, to return to Bella Qatuwas Festival. journeys, was cautious Bella this year, began their when journey from Bella 21 years after its speaking of facing Members of the first gathering the notoritake in the annual Coola to parwas held in 1993.

Nation and their Squamish ous Mesachie Nose, The Heiltsuk fellow paddlers Journeys. Hosted Tribal Canoe have played a key from Hawaii towed its swirling currents famous for this the Heiltsuk Nation year by resurgence of the role in the from Vancouver, two canoes winds. “If the winds and strong ocean going BC and were pick up Bella, it is estimated of Bella canoe culture along welcomed into we may have to Bella be towed,” said will be 100 canoes that there North West Coast the Pacific the Nuxalk Nation Coola by Mack. when they attending the Qatuwas Festival first carved a canoe luck at the Bella with a pot To many, this canoe Coola and paddled and 5,000 journey visitors going to from Bella Bella Campground. Together,Motel is seen as a healing Bella Bella for to they seven days of celebrating, for Expo 86, in 1986Vancouver journeyed for three nity for all involved.opportuand in 1989 days with the feastCultural ing, and dancing. participated in help of support traditions and knowledge the vessels, arriving are to Seattle”, and at “Paddle Tribal Journeys, in Bella Bella last being revived as this also referred weekend. traditionally invited other tribes event Nuxalkmc were Luke Mack, a skipper, to travel to skilled navigawho has been on several tors on the water, canoe using the ocean as a highway for trade and

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Hereditary Chief Rhonda Sandoval Q’umulha is excited to partake in the experience of a lifetime with her husband, Will, and daughter Anuxum.

A former commercial fisher and experienced diver, Sandoval is right at home on the water and is hoping this journey will momentum going keep the Nuxalkmc canoe and revive the culture see tHoUsaNds oN page 3

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