Ha-Shilth-Sa January 14, 2010

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Exhibition will showcase ceremonial curtains

By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Vancouver–On Jan. 17, the work of Nuu-chah-nulth artist Chuuchkamalthnii (Ron Hamilton) of Hupacasath First Nation will be front and centre in an exhibit at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Museum of Anthropology.

The exhibition will run from Jan. 17 to March 28 in the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, which received a $100,000 gift from the Audain Foundation to assist with bringing “Backstory: Nuu-chah-nulth Ceremonial Curtains (Thliitsapilthim), and the work of Chuuchkamalthnii, to the public’s attention.

This exhibit is curated by Charlotte Townsend-Gault, and is presented by the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Council of Arts and the UBC Museum of Anthropology.

The Audain Foundation’s chairman is Michael Audain, who is an avid art collector and supporter of the arts.

Audain is the CEO of Polygon Homes.

“It is an honor to help bring together contemporary ceremonial curtains painted by Nuu-chah-nulth artist Ron Hamilton (Chuuchkamalthnii) and historical curtains from museums and pri-

An example of the work that will be on display at the exhibit entitled Backstory: Nuu-chah-nulth Ceremonial Curtains (Thliitsapilthim) at the Belkin Art Gallary is “Tl’iishin Thliitsapilthim” Keeper of the history: Tl’iishin, Derek Peters. While many of the curtains to be displayed were done by Chuuchkamalthnii (Ron Hamilton), the painter of this curtain is unknown, though it could possibly have been created by Hamtsiit.It is on display courtesy of George Terasaki. vate collections in Canada and the United States for the first time,” Audain said in a press release.

Nuu-chah-nulth Ceremonial Curtains and the work of Chuuchkamalthnii will highlight the little known history of the Northwest Coast. These cotton curtains may be as great as three meters high by 10 meters long with traditional Nuuchah-nulth art painted on them. These ceremonial curtains are among the

largest, portable two-dimensionial paintings in the world. Each curtain tells a story and the history of the ha‘wilth.

The Thliitsapilthim enhances and validates ceremonies of naming, celebrating a marriage, mourning or reconciliation.

Curtains were originally painted on cedar planks or panels using locally derived pigments, including charcoal, ochre and other minerals. However in 1885 the prohibition of First Nation ceremonies driv-

en by the Indian Act drove the Thliitsapalthim underground and the Nuu-chah-nulth began the practice of painting on sailcloth or cotton so that the curtains could be folded up and hidden from the Indian agents.

The Nuu-chah-nulth have made and used ceremonial curtains for thousands and thousands of years on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

Chuuchkamalthnii has made many of the curtains.

“This exhibition is the result of a 20year-old conversation between Charlotte Townsend-Gault and Ron Hamilton. We are delighted with the vote of confidence from the Audain Foundation. Without this support, this project could not have been realized,” said Scot Watson, director and curator of the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery.

Prior to the opening of the exhibition, Chuuchkamalthnii will be the keynote speaker at a symposium entitled “Talking about Thliitsapilthim” at the Liu Institute for Global Issues at 6476 NW Marine Drive at the UBC campus.

The symposium is scheduled for Jan. 15 and 16 and will mark the opening of “Backstory: Nuu-chah-nulth Ceremonial Curtains and the work of Chuuchkamalthnii. The official opening will be on Saturday Jan. 16 at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Theatre at 3 p.m.

Foundation helps First Nations access opportunities

By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Canada–A new charitable foundation based out of Ontario has spread its wings and is offering financial assistance to Aboriginal people across Canada. The Dreamcatcher Foundation is a registered charitable foundation whose goal it is to assist First Nations people access activities that will help them grow and succeed while encouraging them to give back to their own communities.

“We’re looking to support everyday people in everyday activities that they wouldn’t be able to afford to do otherwise,” said Dreamcatcher Foundation CEO Daniel Brant. “Our basic mandate is to allow aboriginal people to become involved in positive activities; and they don’t have to be superstars,” he said.

The foundation offers grants to eligible applicants in the areas of organized sports, recreation, education, health support and arts and culture.

“In sports we’ve responded to people

who need help in getting involved in various organized sporting activities or events,” Brant explained. He said that sometimes the foundation spends as little as $500 to help a young aboriginal athlete with tournament or clinic fees. “The positive experiences are good lessons as they grow up and they can come back and contribute in positive ways to their communities,” he added.

The foundation strives to address situations unique to the First Nations community. The foundation will provide support through grants to individuals with a goal of developing youth as future community leaders.

The foundation also provides grants to community involvement projects that have a lasting and positive impact on their members.

Founded in 2004, the Dreamcatcher foundation was started by the Six Nations Reserves in southern Ontario as a means to give back to their people, said Brant.

Six Nations owns Grand River Enterprises, a successful company that had the resources to start a charitable foundation.

Inside this issue...

First Nations owned business gives back.................Page 3 Christmas market a success........................................Page 4 A different point of view.............................................Page 5 Armada struggles against Stingers............................Page 8 Community and Beyond...........................................Page 11

In the first five years, Dreamcatcher received approximately $2 million per year to help Ontario’s aboriginal population. In 2009 the foundation went national and put in place a board made up of representatives from across Canada.

British Columbia’s representative is Dan Smith of Campbell River With a broadened scope, the foundation continues to provide life-changing opportunities to Aboriginal people through the provision of financial grants.

“We’ve had a number of applications from B.C.,” said Brant. For example, a family from Queen Charlotte Islands fell into financial difficulty when their sevenyear-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer, requiring the family to travel from their home for extended stays in Vancouver for treatment. In a show of compassion, Brant said the foundation assisted the family with expenses.

The foundation has granted thousands of dollars to those in need right across the country, making a huge impact in the lives of their applicants and, in turn, their communities. One of Canada’s leading Aboriginal charitable foundations,

Dreamcatcher is dedicated to providing talented, passionate and energetic youth and individuals the support they need today, to become tomorrow’s community leaders.

Dreamcatcher Foundation directors believe that by supporting youth in sports and recreation, for example, they are giving young people the opportunity to develop the necessary skills required in their chosen sport that will take them through to adulthood, developing them into contributors to the community.

“By taking part in organized activities and special events, individuals will feel like they have a greater role in their own communities,” reads the Dreamcatcher fund Web site.

For this reason, the foundation makes it clear they will not fund any activities where alcohol is involved. They will, however, support eligible individuals participating in minor sports teams, individual athletes up to 25 years of age, and attendance at established development camps, tournaments and other related events.

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Douglas members to vote about treaty involvement A Whistler newspaper is reporting that Douglas First Nations may be having second thoughts about its involvement in the In-Shuck-ch treaty. A referendum will be held Jan. 30 for members to decide if they want to stay or go.

Douglas, Samahquam, Skatin and N’Quatqua bands began In-Shuck-ch treaty negotiations in 1993, and there have been bumps along the way, including a split in the group, allowing N’Quatqua to withdraw from the group in 1999. In-SHUCK-ch Nation re-entered the process in 2002 representing the Douglas, Samahquam and Skatin, which reached the agreement in principle stage in 2007. They continue to work toward final agreement.

Chief of the Douglas nation is now hearing some uneasiness about the treaty and he said he needs to ensure that the community’s interests are being protected in the process.

Gerard Peters, the chief negotiator for the In-SHUCK-ch Nation is reported to have concerns about whether the Douglas members have all the information they need to make a decision.

“I’ve got a real concern that that’s insufficient time to get good and valid information in the hands of the people that are going to be participating in the referendum,” he is quoted. If the Douglas people withdraw from the treaty, it could put the other nations in danger of losing the treaty altogether.

Here at home the Nuu-chah-nulth table is set to meet on Jan. 19 and 20 at the Tigh Na Mara in Parksville to discuss progress made and other issues around treaty negotiations.

The meeting runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. For information about the meeting contact Celeste Haldane at 724-5757 or toll free 1-877-677-1131 or email: celeste.haldane@nuuchahnulth.org

Correction Ha-Shilth-Sa would like to apologize for misinformation appearing in an article entitled “Cedar glass sculpture for Olympics finds a home” published in the Dec. 17, 2009 edition. Firstly, information about the composer of a song performed by the Gallic family after the meal following the ceremony to bless the sculpture was incorrect. The song, in fact, was shared with Doug Robinson’s family by late Cecil and Jessie Mack who gave them permission to use the song.

Ha-Shilth-Sa acknowledges that our error has led to discomfort, and was a breach of traditional song ownership laws. We apologize for any confusion, hurt or embarrassment our error has caused. Secondly, James Knighton was inaccurately identified in the article as James Robinson. We also apologize to him and our readers for any confusion, hurt or embarrassment our error has caused.

Clarification Ha-Shilth-Sa would like to clarify some information published in an article in the Dec. 17 edition entitled “Man suffering a stroke tossed in cells.” Though details were sketchy at the time, an incident with Ron Martin and the RCMP did occur, but we are now informed that it was with the Nanaimo RCMP. At no time did we report that the Martin incident occurred in Tofino, however, the story contained a Tofino placeline because much of what was reported in the story occurred in Tofino. We understand that readers may have been led to believe that the Martin incident also occurred there.

Dreamcatcher Foundation Continued from page 1.

The Dreamcatcher fund also supports cultural and arts projects in order to develop and sustain history, culture, art and languages. According to the foundation, connecting arts and culture with young people provides a rich social mix for the future leaders of our communities.

The Dreamcatcher Fund supports individual performers, theatre, dance, and drum groups, including attendance at established arts and cultural Institutions, events and laguage programs.

Grants are also provided to low income families and those with special needs students or those with unique circumstances, who face barriers to success in the school system.

For a more in-depth listing of what the foundation will and will not fund, visit their Web site at http://www.dcfund.ca.

To apply for funding from Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation, download an application form at the Web site: http://www.dcfund.ca/how_to_apply.php and follow the mailing instructions.

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The Dreamcatcher Foundation welcomes contributions and corporate sponsors now that it has branched out across Canada.

Brant said he hopes the foundation will be able to partner with Aboriginal business owners in the province and corporations like BC Hydro to provide a helping hand to Aboriginal people in the province.

“We want to build a revenue base from different corporations that are doing work out there in BC,” said Brant, adding they are looking to building partnerships with corporations, foundations, aboriginal businesses that want to give back.

“Dreamcatchers is about the philosophy of giving back. We only have one condition for giving grants and that is the recipient has to volunteer back into their community,” he said.

Contributions to the Dreamcatcher Foundation can be made through the mail or electronically via the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation Web site.

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First Nations-owned business gives back to the community

By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–Gary Garley knows a thing or two about the barriers young aboriginal people face in entering the work force.

Garley, co-owner of Port Alberni’s Cutting Wedge Pizza, is of Cree descent from Manitoba.

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Garley has seen and heard first-hand how aboriginal youth Includes shakes, shingles, dimensional are often pre-judged by mainlumber, posts, beams, custom cutting, etc. stream employers and he says it No order too large or too small. isn’t fair to them. He believes in young people and said he’s willFor further information, contact: ing to give them a chance by hirIisaak Forest Resources ing them at his restaurant; all Phone: 250-726-7037 Fax: 250-726-7289 that’s required, he says, is the right attitude.

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Gary Garley of Cutting Wedge Pizza Garley runs his business with boundless enthusiasm and a willingness to teach young people the tricks of the restaurant trade. His assistant manager is a young Tseshaht woman whom he

described as quiet at first, but she showed up on time everyday and proved her willingness to learn.

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Christmas market a success; next up, Mother’s Day

By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—“Beautiful sales, beautiful people, beautiful entertainment, oh my goodness.”

That was the comment from a vendor who took part in the Tseshaht and Friends Artists Christmas Market held at the old Sproat School on Dec. 12 and 13, 2009.

Alert Bay’s Yvonne Gesinhaus had nothing but praise for the organizers of the Port Alberni event, saying the market has raised the bar many notches upwards for First Nations arts and craft shows.

“It’s well organized... well advertised, lots of people coming out.” She highly recommends any vendor to become involved.

“It’s a real warm feeling when you come to Port Alberni and come to these shows. Everyone welcomes you. It’s traditional. They always make sure you eat.

They make sure you are warm and you’ve had a break, and that you enjoy yourself.”

Gesinhaus sells silver and gold jewellery carved either by her son Brent Campbell or her sister Nancy Dawson.

All currently live in Victoria, and are regular vendors at such events as the Aboriginal Festival and Powwow held in Hamilton, where scores of vendors compete for spectator dollars, or the First Nations Summit meetings where a handful of vendors line up outside the Joe Mathias Centre to attending delegates.

She’s seen it all when it comes to marketing her wares, and she’s been successful.

“Each time we come to Port Alberni to the Tseshaht special fairs we are always well received. It’s been just a great time,” Gesinhaus said.

Anne Robinson is the main organizer of the Tseshaht markets. There have been three in the past two years. Robinson is owner /operator of First Nations Wildcrafters, makers of cedar wreaths and garlands, cedar bark roses, and other products that feature materials collected from the forests in the territory.

This latest market featured 19 vendors, and Robinson was pleased with how the two-day event unfolded. It had been in the planning since September.

“Our long-term objective, of course, is to have a multi-day annual destinationtype West Coast artists market,” similar to the internationally-known Santa Fe market in New Mexico, Robinson explained.

While that goal is in development, vendors are learning the skills needed to engage the public and promote their work.

“I think they are more comfortable coming back here for a third time, and they are more confident because they are looking for this to be a long-term plan,” Robinson said.

Each time a market is held, an assessment is done of what went well, and what could be improved.

Asked what she learned from the Christmas market, Robinson said “That’s what we are going to find out. That’s what we will do now,” she said as the market prepared to close. “We’ll talk to all the vendors, evaluate ourselves, which we do each time, and we make changes that are necessary to include the next time.”

And there will be a next time.

Returning is the popular Mother’s Day market, so any vendor that wants to take

Top: Vendor Laura Fraser from Ahousaht discusses the cedar braclets she has on display with potential customer Vina Robinson at the Tseshaht and Friends Artists Christmas Market held at the former Sproat Lake School in Port Alberni on Dec. 12 and 13, 2009.

Charlotte Carpenter puts her time behind her vendor table to good use weaving cedar baskets. Her husband Vince McKay had carving on display.

Above: Yvonne Gesinhaus is prepared to speak with customers about her son’s and sister’s jewellery line.

Ina Seitcher was knitting up a storm getting prepared for the Tseshaht and Friends Artists Christmas Market. She said she has been doing markets for many years and it’s a good way to support yourself if you have a talent. The key is to make the very best product that you can be proud of. part had better think about building up stocks.

Ina Seitcher is a veteran when it comes to arts markets. Her knitted hats were a popular item at the Christmas event. The skill, learned from her mother with input

from her grandmother, has led to 30 years of knitting and many years earning a living on the market trail.

When asked if it’s a hard life to be traveling and setting up tables in different communities across the island, Seitcher

was quick to point out that it can be a lucrative endeavor if it’s done right.

“My granddaughter does the same thing. They do this. They support themselves, her and her husband. They don’t go on welfare. They pay their rent in Victoria and they do the causeway in the summertime and they do all the craft fairs in the wintertime.”

The key, she said, is have a good product, something that you can be proud of.

“You have to be happy with what you make... My mom, if she made a mistake she’d knit, knit, knit, and say ‘No, I can’t do it,’ so she had to rip it up to where she knew where that mistake was.’ I used to watch her doing that, and I remember that, so if there is a mistake you have to go back and fix it.”

Dr. Michelle Corfield is one of the partners that helped Tseshaht and Friends establish the market. As part of the BC Multi-Sectoral Aboriginal Leadership Initiative, a series of extensive community meetings were held with external partners—government and cor-

porations, civil society and philanthropists—to talk about real issues that affect grassroots people. Through that community engagement it was established that Tseshaht needed a venue to sell their products.

“So what we see now is year two of the artists market. As you can tell it’s been quite a successful event,” Corfield said.

“We’ve had entertainment, two different types of entertainment of our own cultural singing. We had Santa Claus here. We had arts and crafts for the whole two days for the kids, so while the parents are shopping the kids can go up and do whatever craft they want up there, from picture frames to Santa stockings, Christmas ornaments.”

Corfield said there were a lot of vendors spending quality time with their customers.

“It’s about sharing and passing on knowledge now. So it’s a much different feeling than going to the mall and buying something at Walmart. You’re coming here and getting a lesson while you shop.”

“We know in Canada that every dollar earned in Aboriginal communities is spent outside of Aboriginal communities.

There is no investment back into Aboriginal communities, because there are very few places to invest. However, this is an opportunity for Aboriginal people to not only reinvest within their own communities, but to share it amongst other communities. So we are reinvesting those dollars back into the community and keeping those dollars longer. So that’s the great opportunity that this offers.”

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Educating people from a different point of view

By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–Naomi Horbatch, owner of Secluded Health & Fitness and a member of the Ahousaht First Nation, was invited Dec. 1, 2009 to Stz’uminus First Nation’s Health, Science & Technology fair in Ladysmith where she introduced the Zyto Compass and alternative medicine to community members. She said the technology will change the way people make choices about nutritional supplements. She now wants to educate and pass on the technology to other First Nation people.

She was introduced to the technology through her natural health practitioner, Yvonne Dollard-Perc, in last September while in her recovery period from surgery.

A 45-minute computerized scan summarizes a person’s mineral deficiencies and suggests dietary supplements. The compass is not a medical device, does not diagnose, treat or cure and does not determine deficiency, but indicates a person’s biological preference to nutritional supplements. It also identifies the body’s

Naomi Horbatch is looking at her health from a new perspective, and she hopes to show how mineral supplements can change her clients’ health outcomes. stress profile, which includes 76 biocompletely accurate. I accepted and energy markers that relate to digestion, understood the suggestions, and I was circulation, energy and metabolic amazed at the accuracy,” said Horbatch. processes.

The technology was originally designed “I knew that the supplements that I by pharmaceutical companies, but many needed to take after my surgery would be health issues are a result of some defidifferent than what I would need in three ciency, she said. The results were amazmonths. Yvonne introduced me to the ing because it allowed Horbatch to make Zyto Compass and the assessment was specific decisions about supplementation.

“I want Nuu-chah-nulth community members to know that they do have a choice when it comes to their health and that it is okay to get a second opinion.

You do not have to be stuck on prescription medication for the rest of your life,” said Horbatch.

High blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol issues can be reversed with lifestyle changes.

“We need to understand that health is all you got and without it you don’t have much. The better choices we make now in taking care of our bodies will limit the

many preventable diseases when we are older.” Horbatch said.

She is a certified personal trainer, an Iridologist, which is a person who studies the eye, and a natural health practitioner.

She also is a successful youth business entrepreneur. She operated Secluded Fitness Centre from 2001 to 2006 in Port Alberni. Due to downturn in the economy and her commitment to continuing her education, she closed down her fitness business, but continued health consultations.

“I have now incorporated the Compass program into all of my consultations and have also decided to change my business name to Secluded Health & Fitness. The name change was to give a more accurate reflection to what I do now.”

Horbatch said.

She would like to help and assist other Nuu-chah-nulth and First Nations people to better their lifestyle and health with the knowledge she gained from her health experiences.

She has worked for the Nuu-chahnulth Economic Development Corporation as a co-op student for the last 2 years. This year she presented 12 workshops to 92 participants in eight of our NCN communities as part of her employment.

“I was very pleased with the results. I had a great time traveling to our Nuuchah-nulth communities,” said Horbatch.

For the past two years she has been the recipient of the NEDC Scholarship whose area of interest is Business related.

Her parents are Peter and Lee Horbatch and her siblings are Kailee Carr and Cole Horbatch. Naomi and her partner have two Golden Lab dogs, Mister and Mya. Recreation and living a healthier lifestyle were the main reasons she started her business.

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First Nations News In Brief MEMBERTOU, Nova Scotia—About 100 people filled St. Ann’s church on New Year’s Day, gathered to begin 2010 with the lightened load that comes with forgiveness.

Chief Terry Paul took part in the feast known as Mawmijisultimk, a reconciliation ceremony in which residents offer each other forgiveness and good wishes. The ceremony was started by Ben Christmas, the first chief of Membertou.

“We have just finished a year and there are some feelings that we may not want to carry over,” said Sister Dorothy Moore, the Chronicle Herald in Nova Scotia reports.

“So people can come together and truly be able to forgive one another. The little ones just say ‘Happy New Year,’ but for (the adults) it’s truly about forgiveness.”

Though the nation abandoned the ceremony many years before, they decided to kick off a year-long celebration with reconciliation. On June 24 it will be the 400th anniversary of Grand Chief Henri Membertou’s baptism. He is believed to be the first aboriginal leader to be baptized by the French.

Chief Paul said he participated in the forgiveness ceremony as a child. The ceremony will cleanse the spirit for the year ahead.

“Embracing the virtue of forgiveness is one of the hardest things to accomplish,” Paul told the Chronicle Herald. “But when you do, it feels really, really good. A big weight will be lifted off your heart, your mind, and your soul.”

ORILLIA, Ont.—The Anglican Journal is reporting that a massive education campaign about residential schools is in the works for members of the Anglican, United and Presbyterian churches.

More than 100 lay and ordained representatives have committed to train leaders and volunteers to provide a history of Indian residential schools. Participants have been commissioned “Ambassadors of Reconciliation,” and last November gathered to receive training and resources to help aboriginal and non-aboriginal church members to “actively work together to build right relationships with each other.”

The training session occurred in Orillia with a representative of the Mnjikaning First Nation, Chippewas of Rama, on hand. Andrea Simcoe-Williams said her community struggles from the effects of the schools, and was glad to see churches preparing for the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The Anglican Journal is also suggesting ways church members can help the residential school education process in parishes across Canada. Top of their list is to “Get Informed.” The Journal also suggests a visit to an aboriginal community, or the organizing of a film festival about residential schools.

OTTAWA—Assembly of First Nations national Chief Shawn Atleo supports the establishment of native-run school systems. He said doing so would lead to the “emancipation’’ of First Nations young people.

Canwest News Service reported that Atleo said First Nations need to take more control of education to counter the damage done by Indian residential schools system which resulted in a loss of Aboriginal languages and cultures across the country.

“We have to be directly involved in making sure that, unlike residential schools, the school system not only prepares children for the market economy but reconnects them with family, language, culture and land,” Atleo is quoted.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations have declared their intentions to pursue separate First Nations schools.

Brock Pitawanakwat, acting director of aboriginal governance at the University of Winnipeg, said historically education, especially under the residential school system, has been used as a tool of assimilation against First Nations.

He said a native-run system would allow students to retain their culture.

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Ehattesaht Budget and Band Meeting March 13, 14, 2010 Zeballos Hall NTC Social Issues Follow-Up Forum Feb. 11 and 12 Port Alberni To be held at Maht Mahs Gym starting at 9 a.m. each day .

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Cutting Wedge giving back to First Nations customers Continued from page 3.

Sylvia, he says, now runs the restaurant with confidence and has opened up, joining in conversations.

So confident in her abilities is Garley, that he says she will soon be in charge of running the business at the Tenth Avenue Plaza while he and his business partner look to new opportunities at Harbour Quay and maybe even in Ucluelet.

Besides providing employment and job training that his staff can take anywhere with them, Garley also supports youth activities. Most recently, he provided financial assistance to one of Ahousaht’s youth basketball teams.

The Cutting Wedge Pizza recently won a contract for providing school lunches to some Alberni Valley elementary schools; Haa Huu Payak School on the Tseshaht reserve being one. Garley is proud to be able to deliver hot, nutritious meals to the elementary school kids five days a week, saying he worries about the families that cannot afford to feed their children enough nutritious food in today’s tough economic times.

Donna Lucas of Haa Huu Payak School says about half of their students take part in the hot lunch program which parents pay for. She says she is pleased with the service of Cutting Wedge Pizza saying they provide tasty, nutritionally balanced meals to the children. She went on to say that Cutting Wedge Pizza was awarded the lunch program contract after Haa Huu Payak tried three other businesses without success.

“They (Cutting Wedge Pizza) have been good, accommodating our needs and showing a willingness to work with the school,” said Lucas. She noted that the business donated several boxes of Red River hot cereal to the school for students that may need a hot breakfast.

Cutting Wedge Pizza is located at 3749 10th Avenue at the Tenth Avenue Plaza. Besides a wide selection of pizza, they offer chicken, ribs, pasta, chili, quesadillas and there’s always a great value daily homemade special.

Visit them online at cuttingwedgepizza.com or call 250-731-3333 to order delivery.

Have you ever thought of becoming a Safe (Resource) Home?

Usma Nuu-chah-nulth is accepting applications for those interested in becoming a Resource Home. Check out the Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents or the Foster Parent Support Services Society website for information regarding the process of applying and becoming an approved caregiver at www.

Fafp.ca www. Fosterhope.ca or call a Resource Social Worker today at 1877-722-3232 or (250) 724-3232

Island News in Brief VICTORIA—Lieutenant-governor Steven Point is carving a four-metre-long inland river canoe from a section of red cedar he found during a walk on Ross Bay beach in November. The log has been estimated to be between 500 and 800 years old and the points of the canoe had already been shaped, meaning the work on it could have been started before Christopher Columbus came to the shores of America.

Point, 58, is the first aboriginal lieutenant-governor of British Columbia and believes he found the cedar for a reason, reports Rob Shaw of the Times Colonist.

Point said peoples should pay attention when things like this come into their lives.

Point had the log hauled from the beach and taken to his residence at Government House. Point then decided to finish the canoe that was begun by that carver from long ago.

First Nations carver Tony Hunt Sr., renowned for totem poles and ocean-going canoes, volunteered to be Point’s mentor. Point has never carved before. The inland canoe is something that Hunt had never seen before, though there are a few on public display.

Point says the carving has taken many hours and what is emerging is reminiscent of the monster called Slahkum, said to dwell in Cultus Lake.

Point intends to launch the canoe that he has named Shxwtitöstel in the coming weeks. It will be donated to British Columbia in the hopes that British Columbians will see some way forward toward reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples. “[I]f we’re going to solve our problems, we’ve got to start paddling together,” said Point.

Shxwtitöstel means a safe place to cross the river.

CORTES ISLAND—Klahoose First Nation plans to develop a shellfish farm, but North Island MLA Claire Trevena is worried that the plan could bypass the authority of the regional district, reports the Campbell River Mirror.

The Klahoose hopes to operate the aquaculture business in Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island, an area with a long history of shellfish aquaculture. At issue is a bylaw that prohibits the use of mechanical or motorized devices for aquaculture.

“The Klahoose want the ability to use machinery, and so would have to apply for rezoning in order to proceed with the application,” reads a letter from the MLA to Bill Bennett, minister of community and rural development. “However, the Klahoose has said the regional district’s zoning powers over aquaculture are not reasonable and believe they would effectively stop the proposal going ahead,” the letter continues.

Trevena said the band is asking for “meaningful consultation” with the regional district, which goes “beyond the concept of stakeholder relations.” She said the aquaculture license could be delayed until the zoning issue can be settled.

This is not the first time Klahoose First Nation and Trevena have crossed swords over the economic development plans of the band. Last year Trevena called for a moratorium on the Toba Valley power project Klahoose was partnered in. While earning Trevena points with environmentalists that were against such run-of-river development, the NDP MLA was branded an “eco-colonist” by the Klahoose. The Liberal government used the issue to drive a wedge between Trevena and her usual support from the Aboriginal community, causing a nail-biter on election day in May 2009. Trevena still managed to squeaked out the win over the Liberal contestant, Marion Wright, a chief councillor of the Kwakiutl Band.

In her role as North Island MLA, Trevena has been a regular thorn in the side of the Liberal Gordon Campbell government. She serves as Assistant Deputy Speaker of the House, but has performed the roles of opposition critic for Childcare, Early Childhood Development and Women’s Issues.

PORT HARDY—The New Year’s Day fire that killed three people in an apartment building in this north Island community is believed to have started after someone left something cooking on a stove burner, said Port Hardy Fire Chief Barry Evans.

“We believe the people all stood up, inhaled super hot gases, and basically had succumbed to that almost immediately,” reported radio station NEWS 1130.

“It’s hitting pretty hard. It’s pretty devastating on our own fire department. You’re never really ready for it.

The three people killed were all in their early twenties and members of the local First Nations community.

To reduce the risk of fire in your home it is suggested that cooking areas be clear of combustibles and that cooks wear short or tight-fitting sleeves when working around the stove. Keep the handles of your pots turned inward so they do not overhang the stove. If grease catches fire, carefully slide a lid over the pan and smother the flames, then turn off the burner.

A fire can engulf a home in 60 seconds, so ensure you have a safe and quick method of escape.

Install smoke detectors and check them once a month. Smoke detectors sense abnormal amounts of smoke or invisible combustion gases in the air. They can detect both smoldering and burning fires. Change the batteries at least once a year.

Post emergency numbers near telephones. Be aware that if a fire threatens the home, you should not place the call to emergency services from inside. It is better to get out and place the call to fire authorities from a safe location outside the home.

Space heaters need space. Keep portable and space heaters at least three feet from anything that may burn. Never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to sleep.

Children and pets should always be kept away from them.

Smokers need to be careful. Never smoke in bed or when you are sleepy.

Matches and lighters are dangerous in the hands of a child, matches and lighters can be deadly. Store them where kids can’t reach them.Teach children that matches and lighters are “tools” and should only be used by adults.

If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug it immediately and have it repaired. Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and don’t overload extension cords. They should not be run under rugs. Never tamper with the fuse box or use the improper size fuse.

If you have halogen lights, make sure they are away from flammable drapes and low ceiling areas. Never leave them on when you leave your home.

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Armada struggles against well-conditioned Stingers

By Jack F. Little Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–The Totem Basketball Tournament was held at Alberni District Secondary School (ADSS) on Jan. 8 and 9. This was the 55th year of the annual senior boys’ basketball event, traditionally held the first weekend of January.

Alberni Armada faced a strong Stelly’s Stingers club from Saanich; defending champions looking to repeat. In a David versus Goliath match-up, Armada was attempting an upset, however, the Stingers proved too strong. Stelly’s defeated Alberni 88–62 in the final game.

Armada was fueled by the packed house and had a 25–19 lead in the first quarter, thanks to the dynamic duo of Jess Black and Greg Dick. It looked like the underdog could actually pull off the win, but basketball is played for four quarters, not one.

Perennial Stelly’s all-stars Jordan Elvedahl and James Blanford picked up their game. Both were 2009 all-stars, and Elvedahl was last year’s MVP. Stelly’s also had a deep bench, which made it possible to get the win. In the second quarter, the Stelly’s team outscored the Armada squad 20 to 12, and led going into the second half 45–37. Armada’s bench was inexperienced in comparison. Star Armada players Black and Dick had to play every minute of the half, and a majority of the game.

Armada would attempt a come-back in the fourth, creeping within 10 points with eight-and-a-half minutes left in the game. They trailed 62 – 52. This would be as close as Armanda would get as Stelly’s took control.

Guard Elvedahl seemed flawless, scoring a couple of critical hoops and a cou-

ple of assists to put the game out of reach. The Armada squad was stung by the Stingers, a fresher and well-conditioned team.

Elvedahl would finish with 29 points and his team-mates, Blanford and Aaron Berg, tallied 18 and 17 points. Black would lead all scorers with 30 points and Dick scored 18.

Armada won its first two games of the Totem. They went up against the Ucluelet Warriors. Both teams were nervous and could not settle down, resulting in mistakes being made by both clubs. Armada finally took control of the game and led 22–10, then cruising to a 69–41 victory, with all Armada players seeing action.

Black scored 32 points for Armada, and

John Tom tallied 14 for the Warriors.

In Armada’s second game they faced Campbell River’s Timberline, with the winner to head to the final. Both teams had defeated Ucluelet.

In a game that was never in doubt, Armada cruised to a 74–56 win. Dick paced the Armada squad with 26 points and Black added 25.

The Ucluelet Warriors team is made up of Nuu-chah-nulth players for the most part, and faced off against Timberline in their first game of the tournament. Timberline took a lead of 13–7 in the first quarter. The Warriors then seemed to turn the game around with a score of 23–11 at the midway point in the second. The Warriors tightened up on defense and went on an 11–1 run to close the gap at the half, trailing only by 2 points 24–22.

Timberline went on their own run, scoring 13 to the Warriors 2 by the midway mark of the third quarter.

Timberline never looked back. They would win the game 59–35.

Kenny David would score 16 points in the loss for the Warriors, almost half of the team’s points. Ucluelet, a small school and team, would play in its second in a row Totem tournament.

In their final game they faced Woodlands from Nanaimo and lost.

Even in defeat, the Warriors had fun.

The Warriors placed last place, Woodlands placed fifth, Timberline was fourth, Ballenas from Parksville was third. The home town Armada placed second, and the Stelly’s Stingers were once again crowned as the winner.

The all-star nod went to Jordan Elvedahl, center/forward James Blanford, Aaron Baerg from the Stingers, Ballenas player Tim Ahern, and Woodlands player Derek Damon.

Center/forward Jess Black was chosen the Totem’s Most Valuable Player.

Jack F. Little

Top: Star player and eventual MVP center/forward Jess Black of the Alberni Armada defends Ucluelet Warriors Tyson Touchie in action at the Totem Tournament. Bottom – Coach Nick Seredick gives direction to the team during a time-out as the players listen intensely.

Correction Ha-Shilth-Sa reversed the captions on photos that were published with the story “Thunder storm back to win floor hockey tournament”published in the Dec. 17, 2009 issue. We apologize for any embarrassment or confusion this error would have caused.

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The impact of a stranger (Tat) I send condolences to Tat’s family from the Cootes family, and the story of how I knew Tat, a wonderful man that was loved by so many people.

Written by Robin Herbert on Dec. 16, 2009.

Today a man named Tat will be buried. I didn’t know him well. I was never in his home and I never went for a coffee with him or even talked to him.

When I knew of his existence he was sitting at the back of a city bus telling jokes to teenagers. They were all laughing and having what seemed to be a great time.

Being the curious person I am, I listened to them. His jokes were inappropriate, and at times down-right vulgar, I thought, but he was funny and I couldn’t help but laugh quietly to myself.

Then something happened that I didn’t expect. These teens started to share their day with this man, and, in an intimate way, share information about some of the relationships they had with other people they knew.

Tat sat quiet and serious, nodding his head as if to tell them “I care, and what you have to say is important.” He spoke to them about making good choices, and not bringing themselves down to their acquaintence’s level. He spoke of keeping self-dignity. I realized some-

Edward Tat Tatoosh touched more lives than he would ever know. He passed away on Dec. 11, 2009. thing at this moment. He was respected was excellent. because he shared who he was with these So I went back to my seat with my teens. friends and husband and we talked about He was funny and honest, true to his him. We sat there and enjoyed our belief that he didn’t have to change his evening and listened to him play. I tone of a joke, because they were funny. thought about how this man was so confiHe paid his undivided attention to these dent and happy. People would stop and young adults in training. talk to him and he was always surroundSome years later I was sitting in a pub ed by laughing company. and heard a man singing in this live band He gave these other people around him and I thought to myself “Wow, this man the same undivided attention that he did is really good. I need to see who is to the youth on the bus. I remember singing.” I was shocked when I went thinking I would love to be as confident over and saw that it was the same man on and comfortable in my own skin as this the bus, singing and playing a guitar. He man.

My next meeting with him was at my niece’s funeral. He was there to honor her passing, there to ceremonially help her pass into the next world. He was there to offer me comfort, knowing my niece would have her belongings and her favorite foods offered by her loved ones as we set her to rest. He led a crowd of people and instructed us in our traditional ways. I was in awe of this man that I never became friends with that I held in such high regard. I thought to myself that one day this man would pass away and there will be many that enjoyed his company, many which respected him, many that he showed him love and many that loved him.

He was a man that taught me how to be good company, how to stay true to myself, how to build a relationship with friends and family, how to honor those around me, but most of all how to show love. He was a man of laughter, jokes, and holding your own self respect and dignity. He was a man of music, confidence and knowing who you are, a man that was there for you to give you his undivided attention.

He was a man of our traditional ways and knew how to be a man that would affect you even when you only knew him from afar. This man taught me so much about the person I want to be. He taught me about how I want to affect those around me. We bury a legacy today, and he will be sadly missed by

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Letter to the Editor Counselling services available to women who Loss of ancient languages have suffered abuse Women in Tofino, Opitsaht, Esowista and Tla-o-qui-aht are able to obtain free counselling services by calling the Women’s Counselling Program, based with the Westcoast Community Resources Society in Ucluelet. Each week service is available out of the offices in Ittatsoo, Ucluelet and Tofino.

Women do not have to make a police report to access services, and patient travel usually covers the Water Taxi fees. Please call 726-2343 ext 58 to make confidential arrangements to meet.

The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General funds this program, and over 200 others throughout the province, due to the extremely high rates of women abuse reported in BC. In B.C., 10,273 incidents of spousal assault were reported to police in 2005. Women who have experienced sexual assault, woman abuse, date rape, stalking, sexual harassment and historical abuse will find the Women’s Counselling program services to be confidential, supportive, and provides expert counselling on women abuse and trauma from a feminist lens.

A woman’s fears, goals and needs are addressed with every request for service or phone call. Self referrals are accepted and there is no waiting list so far.

Surviving abuse and violence often leaves deep emotional scars that affect our relationship with ourselves and loved ones. Many women who have experienced abuse believe they are somehow responsible, even though they

are not. Research shows that the sooner a survivor can speak of her experience in a supportive environment, the more rapid and thorough her healing. Unaddressed it can lead to increased use of substances, unemployment, post-traumatic stress reactivity and mental health issues. As the creators of life and nurturance, women and their children are the most vulnerable, yet the most necessary to sustaining life and culture. When women are safe in their homes and communities, children are safe also.

To make services more accessible, LedaRose Cedar takes appointments in Tofino every Monday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Ittatsoo services are every Wednesday from 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Ucluelet every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

An Ittatsoo Women’s Wellness group is running from mid-January to the end of March at the health centre. Interested persons must call ahead to book a mutual pre-assessment meeting. Travel expenses may be covered.

Counselling, advocacy and social supports are available by calling ahead or dropping by the offices mentioned above.

Out-Seen is the name of a new drop-in social group. It is for lesbian-bi-queer women of all ages and is held at Larch Street house every Thursday evening from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Popcorn, tea, films and greetings. Donations of $2.

Government “double cross” sends financial institution into Canadian court A leading Manitoba Aboriginal financial institution is seeking a judicial review of Ottawa’s latest initiative involving lending to Aboriginal entrepreneurs because it represents a significant step backward.

Documents filed in federal court by Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corp.

(TWCC) said Indian and Northern Affairs Canada broke its own rules by excluding all Aboriginal financial institutions (AFIs) from the Loan Loss Reserve program, a type of loan guarantee to reduce risk to lenders providing debt financing to small and medium enterprises in Native communities.

Ottawa called on mainstream nonAboriginal financial institutions exclusively to participate in the LLR program despite public statements by Chuck Strahl, Indian and Northern Affairs minister, that AFIs have an excellent track record in providing badly-needed seed capital for economic growth in First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.

“This is a prime example of INAC saying one thing but doing quite another,” said Alan Park, TWCC chief executive officer. “We’re back to a system of funds earmarked for Aboriginal people being given to non-Aboriginal banks to be loaned back to Aboriginal people. It is a huge step backward.”

Park said mainstream lenders, banks and credit unions had little interest in lending to Aboriginal communities and this is why 57 AFIs were formed two decades ago. Now with the Loan Loss

Reserve program to support them, the non-Aboriginal lenders will have an enormous risk-free competitive advantage over the AFIs. AFIs by virtue of their federal agreements are unable to leverage assets under federal rules. In addition, the AFIs have had to charge higher interest rates to borrowers to cover risk and since they won’t have the federal LLR program backstopping them, the situation will endure, Park added.

TWCC also filed complaints with the federal Treasury Board and the Auditor General.

AFIs have invested $1.3 billion in native Canada through more than 30,000 loans to Aboriginal entrepreneurs. Strahl has publicly referred to them as a highly successful venture.

“This access to capital has been–and continues to be–critical to long-term Aboriginal economic self-sufficiency,’’ Strahl said in a speech to the Empire Club in Toronto on May 15, 2008.

Yet, six months later INAC secretly invited 22 non-Aboriginal financial institutions to participate in the LLR program without consulting any AFI. TWCC has retained the services of Winnipeg law firm of D’Arcy & Deacon LLP in order to reverse the decision of INAC to exclude the Aboriginal lenders from the LLR program and to prevent INAC from undermining a highly successful program and from threatening the sustainability of AFIs like TWCC. Continued on page 13.

Dear Editor: Praise to Judith Sayers for working so hard to stem the damage to First Nations language by the residential school in Port Alberni, and its co-supporter, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).

The First Nations, but also Canada, cannot afford to lose these ancient languages and the vast history and ecological knowledge that goes along with them.

In Port Alberni and across Canada, the various churches and INAC, who created and ran the residential schools, must finally come forth with the millions in funding now needed to fully record and preserve these languages.

As they will not do so voluntarily, the

full force of the court room must now be used to divest both of the property and assets, now needed. Abundant evidence exists about the abuses in the residential schools to enable this.

David Ellis Author, together with Luke Swan, of “Teaching of the Tides” Vancouver Editor’s note: This letter was written in response to an interview with Judith Sayers published in another newspaper.

Sayers talked about the loss of Edward Tat Tatoosh and other fluent speakers and how these losses will impact Hupacasath language retention and revitalization.

Canada Learning Bond – FREE Education Savings The cost of obtaining a Post Secondary Education increases every year. Even with funding support through Canada Student Loans, Bursaries, Scholarships and First Nations funding, students often find themselves in need of additional funds to help ensure success. Make sure you access all the funds you are eligible to receive for your children’s future education. If you haven’t already started a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child, consider signing up for the Canada Learning Bond.

What is the Canada Learning Bond?

The Canada Learning Bond is money provided by the government to help you start saving for your child’s education once they complete high school.

How much is it? $500 is provided NOW to help you start saving for your child’s education. An extra $25 is included with this first payment to assist with the cost of opening the RESP. Each year, up until your child turns 15, an additional $100 will be added. That’s up to $2,000 in bonds for your child’s education.

How do I know if I qualify?

In order to qualify for the Learning bond · Your child must have been born after December 31, 2003, and · You must qualify for the National Child Benefit Supplement as part of the Canada Child Tax Benefit.

How do I apply: 1. Get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) for yourself and your child. Although there are no fee’s to do this, you will require certain documents such as a birth certificate in order to apply.

2. Open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) account with an RESP provider that offers the Canada Learning Bond.

NOTE: you don’t even have to put money into the RESP. Your financial institution will apply for the bond, which will be deposited directly into your child’s RESP account.

For more information: Contact 1 800 O-Canada (1 800-662-6232) Or visit a service Canada Centre near you

IMPORTANT NOTICE NTC is currently developing partnerships with urban Aboriginal agencies in Victoria and Campbell River to provide support to Nuu-chahnulth children living in foster care in and around those communities.

An important part of the agreement with these agencies is that NTC will be represented on their Board of Directors.

Individuals selected for these positions would have experience and interest in the area of family and child services, and be willing to volunteer their time in the interest of better service to Nuu-chah-nulth children living away from home.

If you are a Nuu-chah-nulth member living in Victoria or the North Island and interested in being involved in this important work, please contact Clorissa Ginger at (250) 724-5757 (Clorissa.Ginger@nuuchahnulth.org)

DIABETES MONITORING PROGRAM West Coast General Hospital Lab Diabetes Monitoring Program Are you a person with diabetes? This program can be very beneficial to your diabetes management.

Regularly scheduled Hemoglobin A1c testing provides valuable and timely information to you and your physician as it measures blood sugar control over an extended period.

In general, the higher your HbA1c value, the higher the risk that you will develop problems such as eye disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, heart disease and stroke. This is especially true if your HbA1c remains elevated on more than one occasion.

The closer your HbA1c value is to normal, the less risk you have for these complications.

For further information call Matilda Atleo, Healthy Living Program Coordinator at NTC 250-724-5757

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Community Beyond

Neill Middle School students make strides for success Congratulations to the following for their achievements in Term 1 of the 2009-2010 School Year.

Term 1 Straight A’s Club Chelsey Charlesworth Term 1 Honour Roll Mary McAllister Bret Watts Samantha Jeffery Mike Charlesworth Moriah Cootes Cody Deadder Smith Nigal (Hawkins) Sarah Emmonds

Jessie Geddes Evelyn Thomas Makenna Harding Chelsey Charlesworth Sheila Lacombe Tristan Jeffery Logan MacDonald David Wilson Nickolas Young

Term 1 Good Effort Roll Nick Ross Mary McAllister Bret Watts Samantha Jeffery Logan MacDonald

To ALL Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations Members: Please contact Catherine Frank or Jocelyn Amos, Treaty Communications, to update your current contact information.

We need your current address, physical and mailing, your phone numbers or contact numbers and your email addresses.

All of your information will be inserted into our database and will be beneficial when we need to locate you.

If you would like to receive additional treaty information, please do not hesitate to contact one of us, and we will assist you in a timely and effective manner.

Kleco! Kleco!

Catherine Frank - Tla-o-qui-aht Treaty Communications catherinefrank@tla-o-qui-aht.org 250.266.0333 Jocelyn Amos JocelynAmos@tla-o-qui-aht.org 250.725.3350 or 1.888.425.3350

First Nations Arts & Crafts

Dec. 14 to 24 Nanaimo

To be held at Port Place Shopping Centre (formerly Harbour Park Mall).

Wood Carving, Cedar Weaving, Native Clothing, Original Jewelery, Knitting.

Original Prints, Etched Glass, Hand Painted Drums.

Ahtsik Gallery Dec. 20 Port Alberni Come and see artists work in-house.

Observe woodcarving and painting and jewelry making. Enter a draw. Guest artists are Samuel Haiyupis, Nuu-chahnulth carver, Dorothy Jarvis, Tsimshian painter, and Erich Glendale, Kwakwaka’wakw carver. Gallery owner Gordon Dick will be carving jewelry.

Quu%asa Women’s Gathering

Jan. 6 to 9, 2010 Quadra Island “Soaring to New Heights”Tsa-KwaLuten Lodge For more information please phone the Quu%asa Office at 250724-3939 Or toll-free at 1-888-6243939.

ther information contact Michelle Itwaru at mitwaru[at]afn.ca or (613)241-6789 (ext. 290).

Youth Basketball Tournament Girls & Boys Intermediate Under 22

Jan. 22 to 24 Port Alberni

To be held at Maht Mahs Gym. First game Friday begins at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday first game begins at 9 a.m.

Finals Sunday. Come watch and support the youth.

West Coast Youth Basketball Jam

Feb. 5 to 7 Ucluelet

Celebrating First Nations Youth, Culture, and Basketball hosted by Hittatso Basketball (Gamerz). Games at the Ucluelet Secondary Schoolstart early Friday afternoon. Guaranteed good games and good times. Youth dance with DJ to be held Feb. 6 from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Ucluelet Rec Hall. $5 at the door. Battle to be BUMP King or Queen.

Nitinaht Hawks Valentines Junior Boys / Girls Basketball Tournament February 12 - 14 2010 At Ucluelet Secondary School

Project E Aware

Jan. 14, 2010 Port Alberni

From the Chief, Council, and Staff of Yu%>u%i>%athFirst Nation www.ufn.ca Attention Ucluelet First Nation Members! (Yu%>u%i>%ath Citizens): are you interested in obtaining a higher level of education? If so, YFN can help you achieve your goal! We offer financial and administrative support to our citizens who would like to attend Post-Secondary Institutions. Some restrictions apply. Please contact Crystal Silva at the YFN Administration Office for a copy of the Education Policy and Post-Secondary Funding Application. Call: 250-726-7342, ext. 21; Toll-free: 1877-726-7342; Email: enquiries@ufn.ca; mail: P.O. Box 699, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0; or in person at the Hu-pa-tuu Business Centre, Building 100 Hit-tat-soo Road, Ittatsoo. Deadline for applications is: Monday, February 1, 2010.

Attention Ucluelet First Nation Members! (Yu%>u%i>%ath Citizens): would you like to receive news and updates regularly? YFN staff strives effortlessly to get as much information to you as we can, but we can only do so if we have your contact information! From time-to-time, our administrative staff sends out instant news via email. If you would like to be added to the YFN Membership Email Distribution List, please call Suzanne Williams or Crystal Silva to update your contact information. For those who do not have an email address, we can add you to our mail out list. Again, please call us to update your contact information! Please also visit our website ~ www.ufn.ca.

“E” = Ecstasy. The workshop is presented by the District Parent Advisory Council. Keynote Speaker is Mrs. Catherine Spanevello who will talk to parents about the loss of her 21-year-old daughter Erin who died from cardiac and respiratory failure induced by a lethal dose of illegal chemical drugs.

“By telling Erin’s story through Project E-Aware, we hope to encourage parents to learn about the dangers of ecstasy so that they will feel comfortable speaking with their children about chemical drugs.” The doors open at 6 p.m. for the mini parent information expo, and the session will go from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: ADSS Auditorium.

Treaty Planning Session

Jan. 19 and 20, 2010 Parksville PLanning For Future in Treaty. To be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. of both Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 at the Tign Na Mara Resort at 1155 Resort Drive in Parksville. Lunch served both days. If you have questions contact Celeste Haldane at 250-724-5757 or toll free at 1-877-677-1131 or email celeste.haldane@nuuchahnulth.org .

Think Tank on the Specific Claims

Jan. 22 Ottawa

The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a Think Tank on the Specific Claims 5-Year Review: Establishing the "Framework". This meeting will be held on January 22, 2010 in Ottawa. For fur-

First Game to start at 3 pm...See you there.. Valentines dance Saturday night...place to be announced at gym.

Taking the First 5 ( 17 and under ) Boys and Girls Teams. To register your team in our tournament. Entry Fee is $150 per team. Please email phyllis_shaw_74@hotmail.com or send me a message via Facebook.

NTC Social Issues Follow-Up Forum

Feb. 11 and 12 Port Alberni

To be held at Maht Mahs Gym starting at 9 a.m. each day .

Memorial Potlatch for late Jerry Jack Sr. and late Colleen Pendleton

April 3 and 4, 2010 Port Alberni

The Jack and Pendleton Families would like to invite you to Port Alberni for a two-day potlatch to honor the memory of the Late Hereditary Chief Jerry Jack Sr. and his late daughter Colleen Pendleton (nee Jack). Starting at 10 a.m. sharp both days at Maht Mahs. For more information contact Jerry Jack Jr. at (250) 283-9123 or Ben Jack Sr. at (250) 283-2614 (H) or 250-778-2487 (Cell) or Claire Newman at (250) 9572487 (H) or (250) 668-6304 (Cell) or email benpjack@hotmail.com or clarettajoan@hotmail.com or jerry43307@hotmail.com.

34th Annual B.C. Elders Gathering

July 13 to 15, 2010 Salmon Arm, B.C.

Contact Karen Everard at (250) 6798841.

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Birthdays & Congratulations We would like to wish Sandra Billy a happy 23rd birthday on Jan. 23.

Love you babe. We are so happy to have to living with us. Love mom Pearl Jacobson and your stepdad William Ambrose Sr. Happy birthday Sheena Williams.

Have an awesome day Jan. 2. Very special happy 5th birthday Maliyah SamEnglish. Love you so much Babe. Enjoy Jan. 17. Happy birthday Robert Frank.

Enjoy Jan. 18. Special birthday wishes Isabella Smith. Love you. Take care.

Enjoy Jan. 19. Very special birthday wishes to Auntie Joye Sam. We love you so much. Have fun Jan. 26. Love Sandy, Alonzo, Kylee and Stanley Sam Jr. I would like to wish Ryan Rush a.k.a.

Double R a happy 29th birthday on Dec. 27, 2009. I want to dedicate these songs to Double R on his birthday Akon song – in a rush; lil Scrappy song – Money in tha bank; Mimz song – This is why I’m hot; young Joc song – it’s going down; Lady Gaga song Bad Romance; Black Eyed Peas song – meet me halfway; ACDC song – Thunderstruck; CCR song – I put a spell on you; Coldplay song – Yellow. I love and miss my three children. I’m on vacation. Write me at 4216 Wilkinson Road, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 5B2. Signed Ryan Rush.

Happy 19th birthday to Preston Maquinna Jr. on Jan. 11. Welcome to the adult world. He’s 19 today. Love Auntie Shirley Johnson.

To my grandson Gregory Thompson, happy 8th birthday Jan. 11. Love Grandma Shirley.

To my son, Greggie, love you son, miss you, happy 8th birthday.

To my niece Norma, who turns 19 on Jan 13, happy birthday, love Auntie Shirley Johnson.

To my grandson Braden Johnson, happy 7th birthday on Jan. 31. Love Mama.

To my Queen Skittles, happy 73rd birthday. From your one and only Skittle fan, Shirley Johnson.

Happy birthday grandson Cash. You are turning two and I miss you very much. I miss your cuddles and your big brown eyes, but especially your laugh.

Stay warm in Saskatchewan and listen to mom and daddy. Love always to you and your sister. Grandma and Grandpa Jim.

To advertise in Ha-Shilth-Sa call (250) 724-5757 Submission deadline is Jan 22.

Your Grandma She would be proud Of a granddaughter so gifted So bright eyed and a smile to match

A heart full of gold A kind word to all And sillyness to make you laugh

A young lady A bright future She will be there to There to sing you happy birthday daughter Listen for her whispers Along your road to success Natasha Helping guide you Through the stormy weather To bask in the sunshine You so rightly deserve..

Happy 25th birthday Michael Tutube! Lotsa love Mumma, Dad, Lisa, Jami, Violet and Marv.

Happy birthday neices Krystle and Chelsea. Miss you and hope to be in Toronto again soon. Stay warm and concentrate in school. Not too long now Krys. Soon you will have that other whale. Congratulations to you in advance

Facing eviction?

Know your rights

Your grandma is smiling Down on you my daddys girl..

Submitted by Drew LaJeunesse

Its all waiting for you..go and get it daughter

The AHRI program under the guidance of the KUU-US Crisis Line Society assists the homeless, or those at risk of homelessness, by providing access to emergency housing, vacancy rentals, public education, advocacy support and clothing/household items. As part of the series on awareness on homelessness issues, this article will focus on eviction prevention.

If, as a tenant, you are confronted with an eviction, it is important to know your rights. There are several reasons a landlord may evict a tenant and each come with specific rules: Material breach is the violation of the agreement between the landlord and the tenant. It allows the tenant to apply for dispute resolution within 10 days from the date of receiving the notice.

Non–payment is failure to pay rent.

The tenant has five days to pay the rent to the landlord; if the tenant does not pay or apply for dispute resolution, he/she has 10 days to move out if the landlord has served them with notice.

Cause or conduct is disobeying the terms of your lease. (There are various conditions and stipulations. Make sure they are legal and read before agreeing to them.) The tenant has 10 days to dispute and one month to vacate if given notice.

Landlord’s use of property is when the landlord has given two months notice to the tenant and is having a family member move in or the place has sold.

When it is deemed that a tenant no longer qualifies for subsidized housing,

Happy 19th birthday.. For Jan. 30th..love your dad, Marie and Ashton If I Were worth something I would add it up And stand before the creator And yell” I am a husband” If I Could say something It would be the kind words A father says to his children If I Were to inspire something It would be for all to Fall in love and never look back If I Were to sing It would be a song Of thanks and praise For the gifts our creator has given If I Ever needed strength I would let my eyes brush across The glisten of my wedding ring As if they were the sun itself If I Were to ask Who am I? I would hold you in my arms And say “I’m the lucky man who married you” Happy birthday “baby” for Jan 26 2010 Love your husband. Aaron d. Watts Sr.

NTC Social Issues Follow-Up Forum Feb. 11 and 12 Port Alberni To be held at Maht Mahs Gym starting at 9 a.m. each day .

A very special happy 16th Birthday Scottie Alonzo Sam. Wow Son, we wish you all the best and nothing but the best. You deserve so much.

You always make things right son. I am always so ever proud of you. Always reach for those stars. We love you so much son/bro. Love Mom, sis Kylee and bro Stanley Sam Jr.

two months must be given and the tenant has from that date 15 days to dispute.

In rare cases, a landlord can evict a tenant very quickly (in a few days).

These evictions are only applied in severe circumstances, for instance, if a tenant threatens and/or harms their neighbors. A landlord must have an order from the Residential Tenancy Branch to evict tenants in this manner.

In order for a notice of eviction to be legal, it must be in proper written form.

The landlord must state the grounds on which the tenant is being evicted.

Additionally, the notice must also state how the tenant can challenge the eviction. The form will have the tenant’s full name(s), address, and the landlord’s full name, service address, signed and dated.

The tenant should read carefully the notice of eviction.

Once the tenant has thoroughly read the eviction notice, it is up to him/her to decide on their next course of action.

There are two avenues: one is to agree and accept the eviction notice. The other is to disagree and fight the eviction. If the tenant believes they are being evicted unfairly, they can apply for dispute resolution through the Residential Tenancy Branch. Keep in mind, the tenant must act quickly. In most cases, tenants only have 10 days to apply for dispute resolution.

If you are dealing with an eviction process, landlord wanting mediation, or a tenant wanting help with a dispute, call: 250-723-4050 in order to access the AHRI program.

References: Residential Tenancy Act of British Columbia, pp 48 -54. RTB Government of BC.

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Nuu-chah-nulth hired to support new partnership WEST COAST —A new partnership between West Coast Aquatic (WCA), Uu-a-thluk and Nuu-chah-nulth Nations has taken an exciting step forward with the hiring of 14 people from the Nuuchah-nulth communities.

The partnership, known as the “Na-aqu-us” Project (literally “where you are listening in a place”), has been created to advance coastal planning and fisheries goals on the west coast of Vancouver Island , including building and sharing Nuu-chah-nulth skills and experience.

Ken Watts, a member of the Tseshaht First Nation, has been hired as the coordinator for the Na-a-qu-us Project. The other individuals hired from participating nations are: Floyd Campbell Jr., Ahousaht First Nation; Brian Tate, Ditidaht First Nation; Cory Hanson, Ehattesaht First Nation; Bruce Lucas, Hesquiaht First Nation; Tom Tatoosh, Hupacasath First Nation; Tom Joe, Huuay-aht First Nation; Tony Hansen, Ka:’yu:’k’t’h/Che:ktles7eth First Nations; Jamie James, Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations; Tsimka Martin, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation; David Johnsen, Toquaht First Nation; Jocelyn Dick, Tseshaht First Nation; Warren Robinson, Uchucklesaht Tribe; Marilyn Touchie, Ucluelet First Nation.

The priority for work in each community differs by region. For nations in Barkley and Clayoquot Sound regions, the project is primarily focused on assisting their involvement in coastal planning, and secondarily focused on fisheries. For northern and southern nations, the primary focus is on fisheries.

Individuals hired in the Barkley and Clayoquot Sound regions have been selected to work closely with their leadership, fisheries committees and community members to develop community val-

(Back row L-R) Tony Hansen (Ka:’yu:’k’t’h/Che:ktles7eth First Nations), Warren Robinson (Uchucklesaht Tribe), Laura Loucks (WCA – Director of Clayoquot Sound Planning), Jake Martens (WCA – Director of Communications and Fundraising), Cory Hanson (Ehattesaht First Nation), David Johnsen (Toquaht First Nation), Brian Tate (Ditidaht First Nation), Tom Tatoosh (Hupacasath First Nation). (Middle row L-R) Jamie James (Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations), Norrine Messer (Uu-a-thluk – Capacity Building Coordinator), Kevin Head (WCA – Director of Barkley Sound Planning), Chris Corrigan (Facilitator), Floyd Campbell Jr. (Ahousaht First Nation), Tom Joe (Huu-ay-aht First Nation), Bruce Lucas (Hesquiaht First Nation). (Front Row L-R) Jennifer Spencer (WCA – Socio Economic Coordinator), Ken Watts (Naa-qu-us Project Coordinator) with daughter Noelani, Jocelyn Dick (Tseshaht First Nation), Marilyn Touchie (Ucluelet First Nation), Tsimka Martin (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation). ues, perspectives and interests for the marine territory.

Key duties will also include hosting community meetings, conducting interviews, compiling and organizing community information, as well as other tasks identified by their nation.

WCA is a unique organization which brings local businesses and communities together with governments to collaboratively manage aquatic resources in the region.

Based on the Nuu-chah-nulth principle of hishuk ish t’sawalk, ‘everything is

one’, WCA has developed the Tsawalk Partnership as a way for different groups to work together for healthy communities and ecosystems in Nuu-chah-nulth hahoulthee of the west coast of Vancouver Island.

“Too often, First Nations communities are left watching while others create resource plans in their territories. The Tsawalk Partnership and the hiring of these individuals will help each community participate so that future decisions and actions reflect local situations, knowledge and interests,” said Watts.

Nations in the northern and southern Nuu-chah-nulth regions will work closely with Uu-a-thluk to address specific fisheries priorities in each community.

Nations and Uu-a-thluk are currently working closely to determine tasks and priorities based on each community’s needs. Activities will range from stock assessments and habitat restoration projects to data collection.

“Nuu-chah-nulth Nations have always expressed a strong interest in increasing their access to their sea resources and their management authority,” said Don Hall, Uu-a-thluk’s Program Manager.

“More Nuu-chah-nulth working in their communities on fisheries-specific issues will help the nations achieve these objectives.”

Watts sees the Na-ah-qu-us Project as being both beneficial and timely.

“The marine environment is integral to Nuu-chah-nulth culture, economy and way of life. With declining resources and pending changes from the recent Nuu-chah-nulth Fishing Rights decision, we understand the need to build skills and management plans for a sustainable future.”

As training is a key component of the Na-a-qu-us Project, West Coast Aquatic and Uu-a-thluk kicked things off in December with a week-long training and orientation session that focused on team building and community research methods.

Funded by Western Economic Diversification’s Community Adjustment Fund (http://www.wd.gc.ca/eng/11269.asp), the Na-a-qu-us Project represents $1.25 million in funding towards salaries and training for these and several additional positions over the next 15 months.

Loan loss reserve Continued from page 10.

Ironically, the LLR program appears to be almost identical to a forerunner program developed jointly by INAC and the AFIs, the Risk Premium Offset Program, which INAC approved in 2007.

“This is a typical government double cross,” said Park. “INAC then takes the idea and gives it to the banks and credit unions under a new name – Loan Loss Reserve program. This gives competitors who would never touch the Aboriginal market a distinct advantage and impairs the ability of TWCC to serve its market base, the most disenfranchised of all Canadians - Aboriginals.”

Park called on others in the Aboriginal community to demand answers from Ottawa as to why Ottawa did not put that effort into enhancing the existing system and instead focused on undermining a program that has been making a differ-

ence.

“All these banks and credit unions now have all their loans to Aboriginal businesses guaranteed by the government,” said Chief Bill Traverse, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief, Manitoba.

“The Aboriginal financial institutions do not. That is a double standard, pure and simple and we have to fix that. We demand accountability and transparency in terms of how money has been invested to date.”

TWCC, with offices at Winnipeg, Dauphin, Man., and Peguis First Nation, has turned over their initial capital base some 5 times between its inception in 1993 and 2008 with more than 325 commercial loans worth nearly $16 million.

It has also provided more than 75 loans worth $900,000 to Aboriginal youth entrepreneurs and 300 farm loans totaling more than $15 million.

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Nuu-chah-nulth Registry and Treaty Information ...

Registering events are very important! · Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as possible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration/Statement of Band Affiliation form and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these consent forms can be obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC Office. Registration takes 6 - 8 weeks. · Transfers: Are you wishing to transfer to another Band? Write to the Band you want to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent to transfer form, also, notify the Band you are currently in and let them know your intentions. · Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate certificates to up date the Indian Registry Lists. A consent form needs to be completed for any name changes. · Are you turning 18 soon? If you would like your own registration number then you have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes 6 - 8 weeks (no longer automatic). · All documents are to be submitted to Rosie Marsden - Indian Registry Administrator at the NTC Office, with the exception of Ditidaht, Hesquiaht, Huu-ay-aht and Tla-o-qui-aht. Contact these First Nations directly. To have a status card issued through NTC from these four First Nations please have your Indian Registry Administrator fax approval and your information prior to coming into the office if possible. · Does your First Nation have their membership code in place? If so, and you would like the above events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP" then it is EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as well. · Your First Nation needs your current address and phone number so they can contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. · First Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your convenience.

Services Offered

Tattoos

by Rick Call (250) 724-4931

SERVICES OFFERED: Everyone needs a break. Will do housekeeping, yard work, shopping, cooking and babysitting.

Seniors discount @ $8 per hour and $9 per hour cash only. Mary Anne 250-7200962.

Coo-us Catering & Events Small or large events Food Set-up/Clean-up Decorating DJ “Serving the people in a creative, fun & respectful way with affordable rates” Certified with experience (250) 720-4782 or tinamgus@yahoo.ca

Ahousaht (250) 670-9563 - Fax: (250) 670-9696 General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. V0R 1A0 Ditidaht First Nation 1-888-745-3366 - Fax: (250) 745-3332 PO Box 340 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M8

Bruce Kivell Owner Operator Phone 250-720-6199 Email kframesnrenos@live.ca

Ehattesaht 1-888-761-4155 - Fax: (250) 761-4156 PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0

Wanted WANTED: To buy house on Tseshaht Reserve. Call Jay 250-723-7772 or cel 735-2596.

WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141720 6th St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5.

WANTED: Ucluelet First Nation is looking to build a contact list for carpenters & contractors. Please send us this information by contacting us at (250)726-7342 or fax (250)726-7552 attention to Housing Administrator.

WANTED TO BUY: Good used running 90 HP motor with controls. Please phone Bernard at 1-250-670-1133.

Accommodations FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house in Nanaimo. $800/month with $400 security deposit required. Call Robert Peters at (250) 591-1626 FOR RENT: A non-profit organization has rooms to rent, by the day, week or month. Very reasonable rates for Room and Board. Also, there is a Boardroom available for rent. For information phone 723-6511.

FOR RENT: Equipment for power point and DVD presentations. Projector and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit required. Telephone: 250-724-5290.

NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open year round! Coastal rainforest and worldclass recreation at your doorstep! For reservations and other information call 250-745-3844.

TOQUART BAY CONVENIENCE STORE, CAMPGROUND & MARINA: Reservations available. Open year round. Status cigs available. 1-250- 7268306 or 1-250-726-8349.

Hesquiaht First Nation New Toll Free 1-866-670-1181 - Fax: (250) 670-1102

PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0 Hupacasath First Nation (250) 724-4041 - Fax: (250) 724-1232 PO Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7

Daniel Blackstone

Huu-ay-aht First Nation 1-250-728-3414 PO Box 70, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0 Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ (250) 332-5259 - Fax: (250) 332-5210 General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. V0P 1J0 Mowachaht / Muchalaht (250) 283-2015 - Fax: (250) 283-2335 Toll free - (800) 238 - 2933 PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. V0P 1G0

Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness (250) 757-9366 or blackstoned@shaw.ca

Outstanding Curb Appeal Fall/Spring Cleanup Pruning, Trimming, Shearing, Landscape, Gardening, Lawns, Handyman Services.

Call Richard 720-9169 or Imre 7245063 for a FREE estimate!

Nuchatlaht First Nation (250) 332-5908 - Fax: (250) 332-5907 PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0 Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations (250) 725-3233 - Fax: (250) 725-4233 PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. V0R 2Z0 Tseshaht First Nation Toll Free: 1-888-724-1225 - Fax: (250) 724-4385 5091 Tsuma-as Dr. Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 8X9 Uchucklesaht Tribe (250) 724-1832 - Fax: (250) 724-1806 PO Box 1118 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Ucluelet First Nation (250) 726-7342 Fax: (250) 726-7552 PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. V0R 3A0

Blackhawk Autobody Port Alberni Call Marcel Dorward 250-723-1971

BEAR WATTSH INN 5201 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. (250)724-2603 or cel 731-5795. One Bedroom rooms available, own shower and toilet facilities. Nuu-chah-nulth rate available. www.bearwattshinn.com FOR RENT: To Ucluelet First Nation members only. Three bedroom house, and two bedroom apartment in Triplex. These units are available in January 2010. Please call the Ucluelet First Nation office at (250) 726-7342 for an application form and housing policy. The three bedroom unit is $675.00 per month with half a month damage deposit required at time of move in. Payment must be available in full. The 3 bedroom unit is $ 550.00 per month with half a month damage deposit required at time of move in. Application forms are also available from Sheila Touchie, Housing Administrator

Artists CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.ca ARTIST: Anne M. Robinson. Cedar bark jewellry, artwork, including cedar roses, taking orders 723-4827.

AUTHENTIC BASKET WEAVING GRASS: picked and processed by Linda Edgar of Nitinaht, 3 corner, sharp and swamp grass and cedar bark. Please call 741-4192 in Nanaimo.

CEDAR WEAVING by wii-nuk Mary Martin.

250-591-6984 www.cedarweaving.com cedarweaving@shaw.ca.

Gordon Dick Nuu-chh-nulth Art in Gold Silver and Wood e-mail: gordondick@shaw.ca

House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion Denise Williams, Designer Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 382-7379 Email: winchee@pacificcoast.net

James “Wihayaqa,cik” Swan Native Artist.

250-383-9779 home 250-361-7389 cell jamesswan@telus.net jfswan@finearts.uvic.ca

4563 Dogwood, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Z8 (250) 724-6831

Automotive FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Windstar.

Asking $7,000.00 Serious enquires only.

250-745-6237.

CAR FOR SALE: 1986 Firebird. 2 door, seats up to 4 people, white, flip up headlights, good condition. Also, included are 4 spare tires (2 large tires for the back). I need a larger vehicle for grand kids contact Lavigne Jack at 250-286-3393 or cell 250-202-5560.

VAN FOR SALE: Blue 1995 GMC Van. Looks good, runs grood. Offers. Please call Curt for more information at 250723-0145.

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CLASSIFIED ADS For Purchase FOR SALE: Native Beadwork: Chokers, Anklets, Bracelets, Keychains, Earrings and also fancy Chokers, moccasin pins or earrings. E-mail me at muriel_malcolm@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Silk screening company. Can do up to 500 shirt per day. Can do four to eight colors. Call Billy Keitlah at (250) 731-9943.

FOR SALE: Weedeater and carvings.

Call Bruce 728-3414 if you’re interested.

PACIFIC BALANCE SEAL OIL your source of OMEGA 3. Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA’s) (the good fats). Available from Faith and Richard Watts @ (250) 724-2603 (cel) 731-5795.

FOR SALE: One 471 Diesel engine with capitol gear, 2 ½ - 1 reduction in good running order. Can be seen in Ahousaht. Call Chester @670-2587.

FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista.

Secluded location. Sold with bed and breakfast business. $225,000. (250) 7253482.

FOR SALE: Priced to sell. 14 ft. X 70 ft.

Deluxe Princeton 1993 Manufactured Home. 2 Bedroom, plus 12 ft. X 18 ft. addition, total 1190 square feet.

Located at Sproat Lake Mobile Home Park. Build in vacuum, dishwasher, sundeck, storage shed. Heat pump with Air conditioning, Lake/Beach Access. $247.00 month pad rent. Asking: $110,000. 00 or best reasonable offer, By appointment only. NO AGENTS!For Info telephone =250-724-5290. E-mail:wallysamuel@telus.net. Website: www.arrowsmithlistings.com/samuel/samu el/.htm FOR SALE: Hesquiaht Place of Learning has some new tables a chairs available for sale. Shipping charges will apply. The tables are 60 length X 30 wide X 24 high: $275 each. The desks are adjustable. $53.35 each. Call250-670-1191; e-mail: spuds_18@hotmail.com Rebecca Atleo Principal: Hesquiaht Place of Learning FOR SALE OR RENT: Great commercial opportunity. Great location by Tseshaht Market on Pacific Rim Highway.

Also ideal for office, etc. Asking $80,000 or rent for $1,000 a month. Call Richard Watts, 250-724-2603 or 250-731-5795.

FOR SALE: Elegant wedding dress, classy and simple, white satin dress with attractive beaded waistline. Size 9/10.

Purchased for $1,550. Selling for $295.00.

Contact 250-724-3049.

FOR SALE: New Air Hockey Game. $95.00 and 14-ft metal boat for $375.00 and large trampoline $150. 10 horsepower, five speed Sears riding lawn mower $275.00. Large area rug. Attract sage green and cream with simple corner and centre floral design, 12 X 8 ft, $150.

Contact 250-724-3049.

FOR SALE: Plymouth Grand Voyageur.

Loaded, low mileage, easy on fuel. 4 new snow tires. $1900. (250) 723-8249. 15’ Hourston Boat. 50 Horsepower motor and trailer. (250) 723-8249.

Professional Availible:Workshops, conferences, healing circles, retreats, canoe journeys. Telephone 250-726-7644 Welding: Truck flat decks, aluminum ramps and walk ways, repairs, ect. Call Dustin. Telephone: 250-723-2828 or 250-720-6282 Secluded Health & Fitness Ms Naomi Horbatch Natural Health Practioner, Personal Trainer Educating people from a different point of you! ~ Zyto Compass Testing ~ Infra-Red Sauna ~ Natures Sunshine Products ~ Health Parties

Call to book your Consultation 250-951-0251 Or naomi_horbatch@hotmail.com

For Purchase FOR SALE: “George Watts – Creating Greatness” books: $20 each. All sales proceeds go to George Watts Scholarship Fund.

Call Caledonia at NEDC: 250-724-3131

REPREZENT DESIGNS: First Nations Graphics. Specializing in Native Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sizes).

All types of Native Graphics. Celeste Howard. Email for quotes and prices. reprezent.designs@gmail.com

MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record.

Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 7242603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time.

ELEGANT ADVANTAGE DECORATING AND CATERING SERVICES: Tracey Robinson @ home:723-8571. We do all occasions: Weddings, Showers, Graduations, Banquets, Brunches, Dinners, * Super Host and Food Safe Certified* T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975.

FOR HIRE:Pickup truck and driver. Need something transported or towed?

Transport/move furniture, fridge, stoves, outboard motors, your boat, canoe or travel trailer towed or moved. By the km and by the hour. Call 250-724-5290.

TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, native dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind and crib players. Come and share some special times with us. If you are interested, please contact Bunt Cranmer at 724-5655.

Employment Job Posting: Kat’s Kids Licensed Family Child Care is accepting applications for a full time Support Worker for a long term position.

Applicants must be energetic, flexible and adaptable with the ability to work within a team of Early Childhood Educators and Community Professionals.

Must have Early Childhood Education, Education Assistant or equivalent training and or experience.

Experience/ training working with children with Autism and FAS an asset.

35 hours a week Monday to Friday 7 hours daily. Hours will vary between 8am and 6pm.

Competitive wages are based on experience and qualifications. Drivers license an asset. Criminal record and reference checks required.

For more info please contact Kathleen Lessard at 250-731-7917.

SPEAKER AVAILABLE: I’ll be available for Workshops and public speaking for people who live with F.A.S.D. (250) 315-2188. I was born with this Sept. 26, 1969. Tim Manson.

HOUSE RENOVATIONS: Decks, siding, basic plumbing. Phone Bill Webster 778-421-1511.

MASSAGES in your home or mine.

Call 250-735-2271.

LONG BEACH REFLEXOLOGY STUDIO offers foot reflexology sessions.

Experience foot reflexology for relaxation and to energize. To book a session phone 250-725-3482 CERTIFIED EXP. CARPENTER: for hire phone Dave Watts 250-723-9870.

Completed 4 year program Camosun College in theoretical and practical aspects of the Carpentry trade with interprovincial certification ticket.

Lost and Found LOST: Drum with whale painted on it. On Jan. 28 at party at Maht Mahs Gym. Call (250) 745-3483.

LOST: Gold necklace with a 1in X 1in Indian design butterfly pendant. Last seen on my niece at the Ucluelet Secondary School in March. Please call Jeannine Adams @ 670-1150 or email ballgrrl@hotmail.com. Thanks.

FOUND: A shawl was left at the House of Himwitsa and has not been picked up by the owner. Please pick up your shawl at the House of Himwitsa. Lewis George, House of Himwitsa Ltd. LOST: A hummingbird carved by Butch Dick on a black cord [necklace] at the Evelyn Marshall potlatch on October 25th in the Alberni Athletic Hall. Contact : 250598-0502.

FOUND: black shawl, white designs and name on the left corner.

Phone B.A. Swan 250-7351258 or 250-724-3915 (w) 9-4

Marine FOR SALE: Area "G" AI Troll License 37.5 ft. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250670-9573 or leave a message at the Ahousaht Administration Office at 250670-9563.

FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864.

WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20’ boat. Call Michael @ 720-6026.

FOR SALE: 48’ Fiberglass Troller. Area F license. Very reasonably priced. View at sellyourboat.ca. Phone (250) 380-3028.

FOR SALE: 16 FT. Malibu 90 horse yamaha $4,400 take boat and motor. 250745-6220.

FOR SALE: 115 Horsepower Merc outboard motor. Like new. Test 150 compression in all 4 cylinders. Half price. Ask for Willie (250) 723-8249.

1 BOAT FOR SALE: 1 - 32 foot fiberglass, 180 horse Isuzu motor, radar and colour sounder. Serious inquiries only.

Boat can be seen in Ucluelet. Phone 250726-4620.

MARINE ISUZU ENGINE MODEL 6BD, 145 HP complete with capitol marine gear, 2 ½ to 1 ratio recently overhauled engine and gear. Any serious offers will be considered. Call Louie Frank Sr @ 250.670.9573 (home) or 250.670.9563 (work).

MUST SELL –1996 24’ Crew Boat. 2009 Surveyor Value $90,000.00 (open to offers) THIS VESSEL FEATURES: Welded Aluminum, Total length 26.6, 10’ Beam, 36” Draft, 270HP Mercury 4.2Lt Diesel inboard (2007), 80 gallon aluminum fuel tank, Furono 1721 Radar, GPS, PLEASE CONTACT: (250) 724-3915 execdir@kackaamin.org Sadie Greenaway

Employment ODD JOBS WANTED: A homeless woman (NCN) looking for any odd jobs, willing to do anything. Please call 250720-9800.

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