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Education - h=a-h=o-pa Ehattesaht Students Selected to Represent North Island in Saskatoon Andrew and Nathan Smith, Ehattesaht, have been selected to participate in Historica Fair’s National Fair July 1118, 2005 and showcase their Heritage project titled “Native Veterans.” Historica Fairs awards one winner from each region a trip to the National Fair. Andrew and Nathan worked on a project together featuring their ancestors who fought in the war. They won first place at the Community Fair in Zeballos, then they went on to win the Royal Bank Aboriginal Heritage Award and the Peoples Choice Award at the Port Alberni North Island Regional Heritage Fair. Now they’re awarded top prize for their pride, enthusiasm and compassion! The National Fair is a truly national event that inspires lasting memories, new friendships, and experiences that will strengthen participating students’ connections to the history of Canada. At the National Fair students will showcase their history project, participate in a week long History Camp and get to know new friends from all parts of the country. Students representing all provinces and territories, whose projects are selected from the Regional Fairs will take part in a special week of sightseeing, historic tours, hands-on workshops, and special events. It is a unique opportunity for students to learn about the history and heritage of a specific region of Canada and interact and establish friendships with young people from a diversity of backgrounds. Acting Principal Jennifer Auld of Zeballos Elementary-Secondary School notes, “the complication with this

opportunity is the factor that the National Fair does not allow partners to attend. I have implored the Regional Fair Director to allow Andrew to attend as the representative with the hopes that Ernie and Darlene will be able to bring Nathan and accompany him to the events the 15 representatives from BC will be attending. I realize this causes financial responsibility to fall upon the family for Nathan as only Andrew’s expenses including airfare, accommodation, meals and entrance to tourist attractions will be covered. I hope that they will be able to raise funds to allow both boys to experience this opportunity they both so truly deserve.” Proud parents Ernie Smith and Darlene Lariviere want to ensure both boys are able to attend. Therefore, they’re going to work as hard at fundraising as the boys did on their project. Then they will escort Nathan to the National Fair while Andrew travels with selected students from BC. Some fundraising events they have planned include:

Indian Taco Dinner on Aboriginal Day June 21, 2005 Zeballos Hall Flea Market June 25, 2005 Zeballos Hall For more information or to give your support contact Darlene Lariviere at 250-761-4429.

Students attend National Competition in Edmonton

Belinda Nookemus and Bethany Watts with trophy plaque By Lisa Tremblay, E-Spirit facilitator Two ADSS students, Belinda Nookemus (Huu-ay-aht) of Bamfield and Bethany Watts (Tseshaht) of Port Alberni, have been very busy this year- participating in E-Spirit - a National Aboriginal Youth Business Plan Competition. E-Spirit is a 16-week endeavour, sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada. Students begin by completing on-line modules that eventually lead up to a completed business plan. Belinda and Bethany had to complete all modules, a business plan and a video by the deadlines to be eligible to compete in the National competition, which was held in Edmonton, Alberta, last week, from May 8 - 12. There were 500 participants from every province and territory of Canada. The girls were the only representatives from Vancouver Island. They competed with their project Bwear (from their names) - a souvenir clothing business with original West Coast Native designs on the front or

back. On the first day, participants were required to present their business to a panel of bankers, using a Power-point presentation. Day Two of the competition involved the students attending four different workshops. On Day Three, students had to set up a trade show, booth where a panel of judges came along and asked financial questions about the business. They also had time to sell their merchandise. The last day, there was an Awards Ceremony. Belinda and Bethany brought home the Best Usage of Technology trophy for the innovative way that they made their designs on the computer. Their project was displayed at the First Nations Cultural Festival at A.D.S.S. on May 19. The public may also visit their Web site at www.b-wear.piczo.com, where there is also more information about ESpirit. Kleco, kleco to Angie Miller, Russ Kristenson, Cam Pinkerton, Alan Seredick and the Huu-ay-aht Band for their support in helping these students achieve success.

NTC GRAD

June 25, 2005 Ditidaht School Gym, 2:00 p.m.

2005 NTC Elementary / Secondary Scholarships ADSS Trip to Malaspina College/University on Thursday, March 17, 2005 to check out the various career paths. L-R: Tasha Sam, Ali Richards, Rebecca Williams, Alex Tom, Hailey Unger, Vicky Gallic, Bethany Watts and Heather Mack.

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Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles, guardians. The deadline for complete 2005 2005 NTC Elementary Secondary (E/S) Scholarship applications to be sent to the NTC is noon, Friday, July 8, 2005. The applications are available at all NTC First Nations’ offices and also can be downloaded from the NTC web page: www.nuuchahnulth.org/education. Please ensure that everything is included with the application. Application packages can be mailed or faxed to the NTC. Faxed applications should be sent to 250-723-0463.

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Friday, July 22, 6:00 p.m. Maht Mahs Gym, Port Alberni

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Snacks and refreshments will be served. For further information contact Eileen Haggard at the NTC 724-5757 or Angie Miller, ADSS 723-6251.

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