Page 10 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Jan. 15, 2009 Donald James Lambert June 4, 1960/Jan. 26.2007 You were my brother, you were my friend I don’t understand how it came to this end. Life seems so cruel when it turns against us
We have nothing but questions with no end in sight, Flashbacks of the day our creator carried you home to his eternal light. Our thoughts leave us empty and feeling alone, we can’t understand creator, why you’ve taken him home. What comfort we find, they say will come with time, as we try to repair our lives from
despair. We ask you our creator to help us believe, So our hearts and our minds may begin to conceive how only your way was the path to his end, and with your guiding light may our healing begin. Could we have done anything different to reach out to you, there’s just no way of knowing what
C o m m u n i t y&B e y o n d First Nation Shinny Hockey
Master’s Ball Hockey Tournament
Jan. 17
Feb. 20 to 22
Port Alberni
Tseshaht
All ages and abilities welcome! Admission $3. Equipment available for borrowing. Contact Sherri at rezgirl77@hotmail.com or (250) 720-0923. Saturday from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Coulson Arena.
Men’s and Ladies. First 10 men’s teams, first eight ladies teams will be entered. Deadline for registration Jan. 9, 2009. Frees $250 Men’s, $200 Ladies. We require $150 deposit non-refundable along with registration before 4 p.m. Jan. 30, 2009. Tseshaht First Nations will include trophies, first, second, and third place, as well as MIP, MVP and All-stars. For more information, contact Gina Pearson or Sam Gus at one fo the following: Work Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 P.m. (250) 731-1207 or email gcpearson@tseshaht.com or ginawatts@shaw.ca or sgus@tseshaht.com .
Masters Ball Hockey Tournament
Jan. 23 to 25 Port Alberni First 10 Men’s teams, First 8 Ladies teams will be entered. Deadline for registration – January 9, 2009. Registration fees: MEN’S $350. LADIES $250. We require $150 deposit non-refundable along with registration before 4:00 pm, January 9, 2009. Tseshaht First Nation will include trophies; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, as well as Allstar sweatshirts. For more information, please contact Gina Pearson at one of the following: Work Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (250) 7311207. Email addresses: gcpearson@tseshaht.com or ginawatts@shaw.ca Seniors Basketball Tournament
Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1. Port Alberni Maaqtusis Suns All-Native Invitation Baskball Tournament, senior men and senior women to be held at the Alberni Athletic Hall. First 12 Teams to respond. For more information contact Harvey or Doris Robinson at (250) 6709593 (home) or 250-713-9593 (cell). Uu-a-thluk Council of Ha’wiih
Feb. 3 and 4
Celebrations Of Life
Feb. 21 Gold River On Feb. 21 at Wahmeesh gym, Jimmy Johnson and Hilary Savey of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nations are hosting a Celebrations Of Life for their son Collin. The doors in Gold River at the Wah-Meesh Gym will open at 4 pm. Come join us for dinner along with singing and dancing. For more information please contact Hilary at (250)283-2545 or (250)283-2349 All Native Mens Basketball Tournament
Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 Port Alberni Fifth Annual Wickaninnish Hawks Men’s Basketball Tournament to be held at Maht Mahs Gym. Entry fee: $350. First place prize $1,000. Prize based on 10 teams. Contact Bob Rupert 250-720-5454 or email rupert23@hotmail.com or Ivan Thomas 604-315-3567 or email ivanthomas16@hotmail.com
Hupacasath Memorial party for Wi wiialag (Elmer Thompson) To be held at the Hupacasath House of Gathering: Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The focus will be continued dialogue on matters including 2009 salmon outlooks. Nuu-chah-nulth crab management and DFO crab reform, revitalization of the WCVI clam board and preparation for fisheries aspects of the BCAFN chiefs meeting in Nanaimo at the end of February. Contact Don Hall at the NTC (250) 724-5757 or email at dhall@nuuchahnulth.org . Crafting Family Fun day - Free Family Event
February 7 Gyro Youth Centre, Port Alberni Join Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family & Child Services on February 7 10am-3:30pm at the Gyro Youth Centre - Activity Room for “Crafting Family Fun” day. Poster contest, make ornaments & cards, free t-shirts for first fifty people! For More Information *Call Amber or Angie Smith at 250-7243232/1-877-722-3232. Brought to you on behalf of the Resource Team of Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family & Child Services and the Provincial Aboriginal Recruitment Committee.
Feb. 28 Port Alberni Nuu-sees-mus Devan extends his invitation to his late grandfather wiwiialag Elmer thompson along with his grandmother Marion Thompson with her kids Rose Chester and kids, Nooks Chester and kids, Sam Chester, Angela Chester, and the two others he helped raise as his own Sugar Thompson an her kids, Christina Stabb, with the help of the Thompson family, would like to invite all his friends an family from all over. We would like everyone to help celebrate his life and end our grieving process, but he will never be forgotten he will be in our hearts forever. We would like to thank all that came and gave medicine to the family on his passing days. Klecko-klecko from Devan “Nuu-sees-mus”, Marion, Rose (tee-ty-boo) and kids, Nooks and kids, Sam, Angela, Sugar, Christina , and God Bless all. Aboriginal Business Conference
March 13 to 14 Port Alberni NEDC is hosting the ‘Seeking the Silver Lining” Aboriginal Business Conference at the Best Western Barclay. Registration is free until Valentines Day (Feb. 14) then the registration fee will be $100 per person (50 per cent discount for groups of three or more). Call 250.724.3131 or e-mail caledonia@nedc.info to register or for more details.
only you knew. I can’t help but wonder along with those left behind, how our enduring love couldn’t save you this time. Not a day will go by Don that I don’t think of you, and how different it could be if only we knew. (Loved and sadly missed by your baby sister Marie, Aaron, Khrystina & KateLynn, Ashton) Aggie Peters “Granny” November 1, 1923 – January 13, 2008
Granny, you’re in our hearts And there you’ll stay. And be remembered every day Forever we will think of you Granny The things that we will remember is Your love for each family member Miss u granny Love u granny Love your great-grandchildren Wayne, Daniel and Brandon Peters Granny, thank you for the gift of love. Now you’re sharing it up above. You had many things to say, All in a caring way. You always saw good in everyone No matter what they’ve done. You were always the one we could all lean on Even though it must have felt like a ton. You were always the strength of the family Now we must let you rest. As we say good-bye, As tears roll down our eyes. I know your place in heaven has a good view. Because you’re telling God, I need to keep An eye on a few. I know you will always be in our hearts and mind. So Granny, I must go, but I’ll Never forget you’re one of a kind. Granny, Miss you. Your granddaughter Colleen Peters
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Award helps I would like to thank the Atleo family of Ahousaht, Maaqtusiis School Board and Staff for selecting me as the recipient of the Margaret Atleo Scholars Award. My name is Terri Robinson of the Ahousaht First Nation. I am currently taking the Elementary Post Degree Professional Program at the University of Victoria. Being selected for this award has helped me tremendously. Special Kleco to Auntie Rebecca for all your help and encouragement. Chuu, Kleco! Happy 2009 to all of NTC Terri Robinson