Connections Newsletter Fall 2023

Connections

Keeping you up to date on funding deadlines, projects, special events, and special people in your community Fall 2023

Contents Continuing Education Grant FAQ Pg 3

Upcoming Deadlines and Fund Status Pg 3

Grant Highlights

Event Season: EOTW & Tlell Fall Fair

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Successful Grant Applicants

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Above: Gidin Jaad Erica Reid presents an Introduction to Haida Language workshop at the Edge of the World Music Festival. Photo Gaetan Lamarre Back: Gaagwiis Jason Alsop and Ja$e El Niño (William “Tycoon” Russ) perform at the Edge of the World Music Festival. Photo Gaetan Lamarre

L to R: Flavien Mabit, Terry Carty, Billy Yovanovich, Vince Collison, Clyde Greenough, Bret Johnston, Berry Wijdeven, Erica Reid, Percy Crosby, Laurie Chisholm, Maureen Bailey, Ooka Pineault, Freda Davis (missing: Desi Collinson, Lisa Hageman, Geoffrey Martynuik). Photo Ruby Decock

Board of Directors Connections Newsletter - Fall, 2023 Haw’aa / Haawa / Thank You to our contributors: Julien Braun, Gaetan Lamarre, Cameron Cerant, Doug Louis, Stacey Marple Layout and design: Joey Rudichuk Old Massett Office: 162 Raven Ave, Gaw Tlagee PO Box 588, Masset BC, V0T1M0 1 800 663 2388 Skidegate Office: 226 Front St, HlGaagilda PO Box 1257, Skidegate BC, V0T1S1 1 877 559 8883

Staff

Chair: Huux Percy Crosby Vice-Chair: Billy Yovanovich Skidegate Band Council Director: Billy Yovanovich Alternate: Michelle (Ooka) Pineault Old Massett Village Council Director: Freda Davis Alternate: Jade Collison CHN Skidegate Director: Gidin Jaad Erica Reid Alternate: Xyallaga Daaguuyah Desi Collinson CHN Old Massett Director: Lisa Hageman Alternate: Vince Collison

Executive Director: Carla Lutner Finance Manager: Christine Carty Project Officer: Meghan Cross Communications Officer: Joey Rudichuk Grant Coordinator: Pam Hill Administration & Finance Assistant: Ruby Decock

Graham Island North Director: Bret Johnston Alternate: Terry Carty

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Graham Island South: Director: Clyde Greenough Alternate: Geoffrey Martynuik

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Graham Island Central Director: Maureen Bailey Alternate: Berry Wijdeven

Area E Director: Flavien Mabit Alternate: Laurie Chisholm

Frequently Asked Questions about the Continuing Education Grant Who can apply?

Residents who have lived on Haida Gwaii for the past 24 consecutive months. A student who has left Haida Gwaii to attend school but otherwise maintains their residency is considered a resident. This grant is open to mature students, recent high school graduates, and both full-time and part-time students.

How much money is available?

Up to $3,750 a calendar year, or a maximum of five courses to a maximum of $750 per course. Funding will be based on the actual cost of your course and materials.

Upcoming Deadlines Travel Assistance and Continuing Education:

Throughout the year, visit gwaiitrust.com/grants for details

Community Innovation: November 1 by 11:59pm

Community Events and Winter Holidays: December 1 by 11:59pm

APPLY NOW

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What can I apply for?

This grant can help cover the cost of tuition and course materials for courses at recognized universities, colleges, and trades programs (including online courses) that result in credits towards a certificate, diploma or degree. This includes both short-term courses (those that take less than three months to complete) and long-term courses (those that are three months or longer)

Is it hard to apply?

You can apply online, just visit gwaiitrust.com/grants to find the specific grant you’re looking for. Our staff are available to assist along the way, especially if this is your first time applying.

When is the application deadline?

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Your application must be submitted no later than either two weeks into the semester or course (long-term courses) or the day before the course starts (short-term courses).

Who can I contact at Gwaii Trust?

Reach out to Pam Hill, ceg@gwaiitrust.com, 559 8104, or visit us at gwaiitrust.com/grants for more information.

Fund Balance

Are you on the lookout for grant and funding opportunities in BC and Canada? Visit our Other Funding Sources page.

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Gwaii Trust, as of Aug 31, 2023: $91,812,596 Athlii Gwaii Legacy Trust, as of Aug 31, 2023: $60,326,892

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EVENT W

hen 4-year-old Declan Myers took to the stage at the Edge at the World (EOTW) music festival this summer, he stole the show. Singing with Dad’s surf rock band, the Pseudos, and dressed in a ten-gallon hat with a bright orange shirt that shouted “HIGH FIVE!!,” he led the crowd in a fun, inclusive, and very rocking set.

One of many great events this summer, EOTW was proudly supported with two Gwaii Trust grants.

The Community Events grant also provided $2,000 to support daily workshops, including Introduction to Haida Language by author, teacher, and Gwaii Trust director, Gidin Jaad Erica Reid (cover). A $10,000 Community Innovation grant, which supports innovative projects that 4 | Gwaii Trust News, Fall 2023

Season

contribute to enhancing the wellbeing of islanders, our communities, and Haida Gwaii, was also awarded to support the cost of renting a professional mobile stage with associated audio equipment and technicians.

The Pseudos also received a $9,800 Arts Grant, designed to encourage the development of artistic skills and expression on Haida Gwaii, to support the production of their first album, Surf Bozos: 30 Years of Surf Rock, and also for their music video, Vietnam Flashbacks. We have yet to hear when Declan plans on dropping his first single

Grant Highlights COMMUNITY EVENTS

Recipient: Tlell Fall Fair Committee Project: Tlell Fall Fair Grant: $2,000.00

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Recipient: Julien Braun Project: Edge of the World Workshops Grant: $2,000.00

COMMUNITY INNOVATION

Recipient: Edge of the World Music Festival Project: Edge of the World Music Festival Grant: $10,000.00

ARTS GRANT

Recipient: Jay Myers Project: Surf Band Recording, Printing and Music Video Grant: $9,829.20

but be sure to keep an eye on the Pseudos’ Facebook page for updates.

Another big summer ticket for islanders is always the Tlell Fall Fair, delightfully known for being the earliest fall fair in BC, representing and celebrating agriculture on Haida Gwaii. The fair, The goals of the Tlell Fall Fair established by the Graham are to inform everyone about Islands East Coast Farm- the agriculture and aquaculers Institute in 1982, was ture of beautiful Haida Gwaii, awarded a $2,000 Commu- home of the Haida people, nity Events grant, which is who have lived here for thouavailable to support acces- sands of years; to encourage sible community events for residents to grow and enjoy Haida Gwaii residents. The their own produce and where family-friendly event wel- possible their own livestock; comed over 1500 guests to and to buy these products locally and share ideas on how explore and enjoy exhibits, to grow and prepare them.” games, delicious food, and Doug Louis live entertainment.

Tlell Fall Fair Board President

VISIT tlellfallfair.ca edgefestival.ca thepseudossurfrock.bandcamp.com For more information on any of our grants, and to apply online, visit gwaiitrust.com/grants.

Opposite, Edge of the World Music Festival: SGaan Kwah Agang James McGuire and Jonny Begel of Jason Camp and the Posers, The Pseudos featuring Declan Photos Cameron Cerant Above, Tlell Fall Fair: Ralph Leach and Shanti Thurber Photos Stacey Marple Gwaii Trust News, Fall 2023 | 5

CONGRATULATIONS TO SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICANTS ALL-ISLANDS PROTOCOL TABLE Secretariat of the Haida Nation

All-Islands Protocol Table 2023

$35,000.00

ARTS Jaasaljuus Yakgujanaas Kayla MacDermid Simon Davies Shyla Cross David Archer jaalen edenshaw Carsen Gray Jesse Brillon Tluu Xaada Naay Society

Hliing sḵ'adasaangLearning spruce roots The Minstrel Cramps Album Completion The Plinth Project Shyla Cross Music composition – HG Museum show Learning Bronze Casting Carsen Gray Gospel Album Copper Maker “Dláaya ‘laagée t'aláng salíiga”

$10,000.00 $635.25 $873.60 $8,654.17 $4,680.00 $10,000.00 $8,000.00 $10,000.00 $7,398.15

ARTS MENTORSHIP Alison Laura Keery

Community Arts Mentorship Alison Keery

$3,000.00

COMMUNITY AND WINTER EVENTS Village of Daajing Giids Tlell Fall Fair Committee Village of Port Clements Village of Masset Sandspit Community Society Julien Braun

Village of Daajing Giids Community Events Tlell Fall Fair Port Clements Canada Day 2023 Harbour Day 2023 Sandspit Wild Harvest Festival Edge of the World Workshops

$6,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $2,000.00

Totem to Totem Haida Marathon Edge of the World Music Festival 2023 Sandspit Community Livability Project Swiilawiid and Xaadáa Gwáay Renewable Energy Co-operative Community Engagement

$5,800.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

Haida Gwaii Youth Stewardship Program

$10,000.00

Outreach Worker Masset Skatepark and Pump Track Design Grief and Healing Program Musical Awakenings Program

$7,613.40 $10,000.00 $9,475.00 $9,847.50

FOOD SECURITY The Haida Gwaii Healthy Communities Society School District 50 Haida Gwaii Islands Wellness Society Local Food 2 School OMVC Adult Day Program

Soup Kitchen 2023 SD50 Healthy Foods Program Feed the People Foodbank Haida Gwaii Local Food Pantry Adult Day Program North End Food Bank

$7,794.00 $131,004.00 $52,170.00 $51,312.00 $57,720.00

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Old Massett Village Council Graham East Coast Farmers Institute

OMVC Food Sustainability Program Chicken Plucker

$12,533.91 $1,064.00

COMMUNITY INNOVATION Totem to Totem Haida Marathon Society Edge of the World Music Festival North Coast Regional District Swiilawiid Sustainability Society Ministry of Forests - Haida Gwaii Natural Resource District Laskeek Bay Conservation Society Village of Masset Niislaa Naay Healing House Society Haida Gwaii Arts Council Society

$10,000.00

GREEN SHIELD CANADA ORAL & MENTAL HEALTH CARE GRANT Islands Wellness Society Mental Health Position XaaydaGa Dlaang Society Ganada 'Holding Space' Grief & Loss Healing Retreats

$25,844.50 $25,000.00

HAIDA LANGUAGE Old Massett Village Council Haida Gwaii Museum Society Skidegate Band Council

X̱aad Kíl Née Haida Gwaii Mentor-Apprentice Program Skidegate Haida Immersion Program (SHIP)

$110,000.00 $40,000.00 $70,000.00

HAIDA PARITY Old Massett Village Council Skidegate Band Council

Infrastructure planning Skidegate Days

$114,668.73 $17,943.94

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FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Old Massett Village Council Graham East Coast Farmers Institute

OMVC Food Sustainability Program Chicken Plucker

$12,533.91 $1,064.00

GREEN SHIELD CANADA ORAL & MENTAL HEALTH CARE GRANT Islands Wellness Society Mental Health Position XaaydaGa Dlaang Society Ganada 'Holding Space' Grief & Loss Healing Retreats

$25,000.00

HAIDA LANGUAGE Old Massett Village Council Haida Gwaii Museum Society Skidegate Band Council

X̱aad Kíl Née Haida Gwaii Mentor-Apprentice Program Skidegate Haida Immersion Program (SHIP)

$110,000.00 $40,000.00 $70,000.00

HAIDA PARITY Old Massett Village Council Skidegate Band Council

Infrastructure planning Skidegate Days

$114,668.73 $17,943.94

KIDS CAMPS Mount Moresby Adventure Camp Rediscovery T'aalan Stl'ang Swan Bay Rediscovery Program Society

Forest Stewardship Program Rediscovery T’áalan Stl’áng Swan Bay Rediscovery Program

$30,000.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00

JANUARY - SEPTEMBER, 2023 $25,844.50

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Q.C.C. Volunteer Fire Prevention Society Village of Masset Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum Old Massett Village Council YOUTH GRANT Gidgalang Kuuys Naay Secondary School Parent Advisory Council Tahayghen Elementary School Village of Daajing Giids Haida Gwaii Regional Recreation Commission GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Haida Gwaii Youth Soccer League Haida Gwaii Regional Recreation Commission YOUTH CENTERED COMMUNITIES GRANT Village of Daajing Giids Village of Port Clements Skidegate Youth Centre Old Massett Youth Centre Haida Gwaii Regional Recreation Commission SD50 FIELD TRIP FUND CONTINUING EDCUATION GRANT TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Masset Branch Library and Haida Language Immersion and Preservation Lab Equipment for Daajing Giids Volunteer Firefighters Masset Covered Plaza Windows and Doors Replacement OMVC Shops

$200,000.00 $28,000.00 $104,885.31 $67,114.69 $200,000.00

GidGalang Kuuyas Naay Sports Uniforms

$9,998.19

Gr. 6/7 Exploring Media & Culture Daajing Giids Youth Center Summer 2023 HG Rec Summer Day Camp Program 2023 Careers and Life Education FoodSafe Haida Gwaii Youth Soccer League 2023 'Wáan Kún Youth Drop-In Volleyball

$3,050.12 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,350.00 $10,000.00 $2,045.35

Daajing Giids Youth Center Coordinator 2023 Port Clements Youth Program Youth Centre Staff Youth Centered Communities Grant K'il Kun Kids - After School Program

$10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

158 Grants 75 Grants

$120,000.00 $233,046.00 $72,148.00

$2.1MILLION

GRANTS

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