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Congratulations Grads By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Port Alberni—The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council 2011/2012 Post Secondary and Grade 12 Graduation was held at the Alberni Athletic Hall on June 22. And the large space was teaming with proud graduates, their families and their supporters. School District 70 was well represented board chair Larry Ransom in attendance, as well as other school board members, and Superintendent Cam Pinkerton, who said the graduation was a milestone, but not the end of the road. He encouraged further effort around academics, and said he was looking forward to seeing the graduates successes in the future. Hupacasath Councillor Brenda Sayers
also encouraged the Grade 12 grads to continue their education and see some of the world. Then come back and help their people. “We need your great minds,” she said. Ken Watts, last year’s keynote speaker at this annual event, provided a welcome on behalf of the Tseshaht nation. He said it really made him feel good about the number of Nuu-chah-nulth grads this year. Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Cliff Atleo told the gathering that the graduates had opened the doors of opportunity with their academic achievement. “There is no end to your potential,” he said. He said he was proud to be standing with the graduates. “All the best in whatever you choose to pursue.” NTC Vice-President Priscilla SabbasWatts extended her congratulations to the
Inside this issue... Tlu-piich summer staff announced.............................Page 2 Summer Day Camp is available at PAFC..................Page 3 Seithcer’s T’cee?yas “The Proposal”...........................Page 5 NTC Grade 12 and Post-secondary graduation .......Page 8 Pacheedaht remembers...............................................Page 13
graduates, and said it was particularly good to see the post-secondary graduates and the Grade 12 graduates celebrate together. She said the post-secondary graduates provided excellent examples to the Grade 12 grads of what is possible. “I hold my hands up to both the students and their families.” School District 84 Superintendent Lawrence Tarasoff also mentioned the importance of family support in the achievement of the graduates. “Together this is what can be accomplished.” Caledonia Fred of the Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation was this year’s keynote speaker. She talked about her difficulties in school, and the value of failure in a person’s life as key to learning. Starting with the tentative first steps of a baby learning to walk, she said as an example, failure is a part of the process of
learning most things. Fred said we have been conditioned to view failure as a setback, but it is a positive event that takes us one step closer to where we want to be. There will always be obstacles in life, she said. It’s how you deal with those obstacles that is important. “Take time to find out what you really want to do,” Fred advised. No life plan will turn out exactly as expected— “things change”—so the students should be prepared to adapt, because change is inevitable. She had the Grade 12 graduates stand and shout “I can do it.” Then she had them shout “We can do it” and the audience respond with “Yes, you can!” Valedictorian Olivia Shewish spoke to her class about the residential school experience. Continued on page 6.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City of Port Alberni Receptionist/Clerk (Casual) The City of Port Alberni is accepting applications for a Receptionist/Clerk to work on a casual basis at various times on weekends, days and evenings for a number of City departments including City Hall and Engineering. This position involves clerical, reception and cashier work. Candidates are required to have a minimum of Grade 12 education, reception and customer service skills, demonstrated competency in Word/Excel and a keyboarding speed of 60 wpm. Short listed candidates will be required to successfully complete a typing test. Rate of pay is per CUPE, Local 118, Collective Agreement. Resumes with covering letter and proof of qualifications will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 27 by Theresa Kingston, Manager of Human Resources and Community Development at City Hall, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V8 or by email: theresa_kingston@portalberni.ca. We regret that only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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My name is Cynthia Dick and I am from the Tseshaht First Nation. My parents are Eileen Watts and Richard Dick Sr. I am the proud mother of my tenmonth-old daughter Arianna Lily Watts. I am currently one year away from receiving my Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Sociology and a Minor in Psychology from Vancouver Island University. This past semester I was a full-time student, a Community Health Development Worker for the Nuu-chahnulth Tribal Council and a new mother. I have had the honour of working for the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council since 2008, in both casual and summer student positions. I have worked in various departments including: administration, nursing, education, social development, and health promotions. I feel very privileged and excited to have the wonderful opportunity to work with the Tlu-piich games this summer as the games coordinator assistant. I look forward to assisting in making the 30th annual 2012 Tlu-piich games a memorable event. My name is Anne Robinson. I am Huu-ay-aht First Nations. My parents were Doreen Clappis from ( Huu-ayaht) and Gordon Robinson from (Ditidaht First Nations). I am the youngest of four sisters and have five beautiful children. I have recently received my Indigenous Human Service Worker program certificate and will be continuing on to complete the HSW Diploma program in 2013. I plan on working in the Health Care/ Human Service Worker field when I am done schooling. Before I started school, I volunteered as co-ordinator for a youth and parenting group for two years prior to starting school, and volunteered in many events, such as basketball and cultural events in my community. I aim to be a good role model in my community and practice and share my Cultural beliefs and traditions with my family, and community. I will be the youth operations coordinator for the Tlu-piich Games.
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June 28, 2012 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 3 NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION Friday July 20, 2012 Hupac^asath= House of Gathering Port Alberni 6:00 P.M. CHUMAS PROVIDED AFTER AWARD PRESENTATIONS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL EILEEN HAGGARD, 724-5757.
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Scholarship Applications (for students in grades 4 - 12) can be picked up from your band office or the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council office. If are living away from home you can down load the application off of the N.T.C. website - www.nuuchahnulth.org There are six additional scholarships that will be awarded, two cultural awards, two athletic awards and a fine arts awards. Details on the application form.
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Summer has arrived, the children are out of school and the Port Alberni Friendship Center summer students, Serena Read and Diana Dube, are busy getting ready for this year’s Oowaatin Summer Day Camp. The Oowaatin Summer Day Camp is a free, drop-in kids camp for children ages six to 12 and will be running Monday through Thursday’s starting July 9 at the Port Alberni Friendship Center. The camp will wrap up with a family fun day on Aug. 17. If your children are in search of an eventful summer, the Oowaatin Summer
Day camp is the place to be. Every day will be a new adventure with activities such as creek explorations, backyard Olympics, park days, and field trips to the Friendship Center’s Cultural Campout. Drop in to embark on space exploration day to partake in astronaut training and trips to the moon, or go back in time with us on our Dinosaur hunt. Join the Oowaatin Summer Day camp for a summer to be remembered. Participants are encouraged to register at the Port Alberni Friendship Center Front Desk before July 9, although we will continue to accept new participants throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing you at the Oowaatin Summer Day Camp.
GRADE ONE - THREE DRAWS THE NUU-CHAH-NULTH TRIBAL COUNCIL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOLDING 10 DRAWS FOR $50.00 EACH FOR NUUCHAH-NULTH STUDENTS IN GRADES ONE - THREE WHO ARE DOING WELL IN SCHOOL. (Yuu>u%i%>ath= STUDENTS DO NOT QUALIFY) IF YOUR CHILD IS DOING WELL ACADEMICALLY, HAS GOOD ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATES IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND IS HELPFUL TO OTHERS PLEASE FILL IN THE FOLLOWING FORM AND MAIL IT TO THE N.T.C., P.O. BOX 1383, PORT ALBERNI OR DROP IT OFF AT THE OFFICE, 5001 MISSION RD. PORT ALBERNI BY JULY 5, 2012 NOON. STUDENTS NAME: PARENT/GAURDIAN: SCHOOL: TRIBE: DATE:
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TEACHER'S SIGNATURE (MUST BE SIGNED OFF BY YOUR CHILDS CLASSROOM TEACHER) THE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE AFTERNOON ON JULY 5, 2012. PARENTS/GAURDIANS WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DRAW.
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A Photo Essay: Seitcher's t'cee?yas “The Proposal” On May 5 at the Celebration of Life for his father, late Eewahnulth, Tla-o-qui-aht Tyee Hiyuuwiih=, Seymour Seitcher, announced he would t'cee?yas, travel up the river to ask permission from the family of Linda Gomez to marrying her. Hiyuuwiih= and the Seitcher family made good on that promise on June 16, landing with four canoes and other sea craft at the Gus-family beach along the Somass River near the Orange Bridge in Port Alberni.They left their territory from Esowista Long Beach at 4 a.m. June 15, and overnighted at China Creek where the members of the Tla-o-quiaht delegation expressed a strong determination to follow through with the "t'cee?yas", however long 1. and whatever tests might come their way. Many young and old expressed a spiritual connection and were thankful to witness The Seitcher family, Tla-o-qui-aht Chiefs and muuschim (members) sang as they paddled an event that had not taken place along the Somass River in their t'cee?yas for Linda Gomez, a Tseshaht woman the Seitchers within Tla-o-qui-aht in more than (Tla-o-qui-aht) were determined to take as their queen for Tyee Ha’wilth Hiyuuwiih= Seymour 60 years. Here is the story Seitcher. Having had advanced notice that the Seitchers were coming for Linda, the family as told through images had secured her in a safe place surrounded by her protectors. Linda’s brother Val Gomez took to the water to slow the by photographer Seitchers down before they were allowed to dock at the beach of 2. Debora Steel. the late George Gus, or what is more commonly known as “gramp’s beach.” The Seitchers had been traveling for two days, overnighting at China Creek on Friday June Above: Linda’s brother Richard 8. 15. Watts and Simon Lucas.
Above: Tyee Ha’wilth Hiyuuwiih= through his speaker Barney Williams Jr. states the purpose of the Tla-o-qui-aht delegation’s visit to Tseshaht territory and asks to come ashore. One after another, over the course of three hours, the Tla-o-qui-aht men would stand in the canoes to assure the Tseshahts of Hiyuuwiih=’s good reputation among his people and all Nuu-chah-nulth-aht. They sang their songs; and when the Tseshahts said they were hungry and asked for 10 fish from their river, Hiyuuwiih= sent his fishermen to provide a tote of salmon as proof of his sincerity and resourcefulness.
Above: Julia Lucas helps to facilitate discussions on behalf of the Tla-oqui-ahts, while her husband Simon Lucas acts on behalf of the Tseshahts standing on the other side of the street under canopies. 7.
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Above: The Tseshahts lined the shore above where the Tla-o-qui-aht canoes were docked, and Reg Sam brought some of the ladies forward saying there were many Tseshaht women that might be interested in Hiyuuwiih=, so it required an explanationas to why he was asking for Linda, to which the Tyee’s speaker replied that it was within the Tyee’s rights to ask for all of the women, but instead Hiyuuwiih= sought only the one Tseshaht woman called Linda Gomez.
Above: Once allowed to come ashore, the Tla-o-qui-aht’s lined the street across from the home of Uncle Reggie Gus Sr. to continue their discussions with the family. Gifts were offered and conditions set, including teaching the Tseshahts the craft of canoe making with hands-on instruction.
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5. Above: Ha’wilth Saayachapis Walter Thomas takes time to consider if he will give his permission for the Tla-qui-aht delegation to come ashore.
Above: Some of Linda’s brothers stood to hear the Seitchers’ entreaties yelled from their boats that Linda and her son Cole (in the black hoodie) would be cared for and loved and treated with the greatest respect if the family agreed to the engagement.
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Above: Barney Williams Jr. offers Hiyuuwiih= some advice when the Tseshaht family asks for five Maquinna hats to be provided to Linda Gomez’ brothers as part of the gifts from the Seitchers to show how resourceful they are and that they can provide for the bride.
Above: Linda Gomez’ brothers had asked one of the Seitcher women to explain how their sister would be treated as part of the Seitcher family, and Naomi Seitcher, with council from Julia Lucas, explains the love and respect the family has for Linda, and the dances and teachings the family will share.
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Right: Joe Tom dances on behalf of Hiyuuwiih= for the Tseshahts.
15. Hiyuuwiih sees his bride-to-be, and in a crush of family members surrounding them Hiyuuwiih= and Linda, now to be known as Haquum-naa-nulth, which means “wrapped in royalty,” inch toward one another and embrace. Elders are being consulted to plan the wedding.
14. As the Tla-o-qui-aht couples do a tea dance together on the lawn, Linda Gomez makes her first appearance on the porch.
Below: After an additional three hours of discussions with the Tseshaht family, Hiyuuwiih=, his family and their supporters are sent to a 12. second location where Linda Gomez is sequestered.
Standing outside the home where Linda Gomez is waiting, Hiyuuwiih=’s aunt Pearl Dorward pleads “Linda, we love you. We want to make you our queen.”
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Page 6 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - June 28, 2012 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City of Port Alberni A.V. Multiplex/Glenwood Sports Centre Program Assistants The City of Port Alberni is accepting applications from enthusiastic and reliable people to work part-time in a variety of roles, including skate patrol, concession, skating instruction and skate shop, at the Alberni Valley Multiplex and Glenwood Sports Centre. Applicants must have completed Grade 10, be able to ice skate and/or roller blade confidently, have basic mathematical skills, good customer service skills, and the ability to work weekends and evenings. Applicants must have or be willing to obtain a Standard First Aid and CPR C certificate. Rate of pay is per CUPE, Local 118, Collective Agreement. Resumes, with covering letter and photocopies of First Aid and CPR C certificates, will be received until 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 10th by Theresa Kingston, Manager of Human Resources and Community Development at City Hall, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V8 or by email: theresa_kingston@portalberni.ca. We regret that only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Constable Daniel Engel prepares to lead Grade 12 graduate Chrissie John and her escort into the Athletic Hall to the applause of family and supporters.
Caledonia Fred provided the keynote address to the graduates.
NTC graduation ceremony Continued from page 1. Shewish empathized with how scared and lonely the students were and how some were terribly mistreated. She said she was a proud First Nations person and that life is a journey with graduation just one step on that journey. She encouraged her fellow graduates to continue on with their education. “We are the future leaders,” she told them. The graduates were escorted to their seats by an RCMP honor guard as their friends and family stood to congratulate them. Later the graduates were called
individually to the stage to collect a certificate and gifts from the tribal council and their nations’ representatives. After a wonder dinner, the eldest person and the youngest were given gifts to encourage and promote life-long learning. In fact, the theme of the event was Taaks^i+ h=uuh=taks^iih=, which means Always Learning. Hilda Hensen, 91, and Sierra Mattice, three months old, were given gifts to remind them of the day. Family members were invited to say a few words to their graduates before the closing of the event. See pages 8 and 9 for photos.
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NTC proud of Nuu-chah-nulth post-secondary grads The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council would like to congratulate the post-secondary graduates: Ditidaht: Tracy Joseph, Family and Community Counselling Diploma, Native Education College, granted July 2012 Carolyn Fred, Applied Business
Technology Office assistant Certificate, North Island College, granted June 2011 Nancy Logan, Bachelor of Education, Vancouver Island University, Granted June 22, 2012 Angel Williams, Family Community Counselling Certificate, Native Education College, 2012
Proud of this year’s graduates
The Board of Education Vancouver Island West School District 84
Cecelia Boerson, Family and Community Counselling Certificate, Native Education College, granted July 2011 Ehattesaht: Kelly Smith, MSW, University of Victoria, 2012 Victoria Wells, Certificate of Aboriginal Language Revitalization, University of Victoria, Granted May 24, 2012 Hesquiaht: Kaesok Jill Ignace, Health Care Assistant Certificate, North Island College, May 25, 2012 Lelaina Jules, Bachelor of Education, Vancouver Island University, Granted January 25, 2012 Hupacasath: Bobbi Tatoosh, Business Administration Certificate, North Island College, Granted December 9, 2011 Peggy Tatoosh, Bachelor of Arts, Double Minor in First Nations Studies and Anthropology, Vancouver Island University, May 22, 2012 Huu-ay-aht: Anne Robinson, HSW Educational Assistant/Community Support Worker, Indigenous Focus Certificate, North Island College, Conferred June 20, 2012 Ka:’yu:’k’t’h/Che:k’tles7et’h’: Beverly Hansen-Michel, Tourism Studies Diploma, Vancouver Island University, Granted September 5, 2011 Davina George, Social Services Diploma, Vancouver Island University, Granted May 31, 2012 Mowachaht/Muchalaht: Sherry McCarthy, Diploma in Business Administration, Vancouver Island University, Granted: April 30, 2012 Jacqueline Jack, Diploma in General
Studies, Thompson Rivers University, granted June 2012 Tla-o-qui-aht: Daniel Wilson, Masters of Public Health, University of Waterloo, granted 2012 Crystal Brune, Associates Degree, General Studies, Camosun, October 3, 2011 Larissa Williams, BSW Indigenous Social Work, University of Victoria, Granted May 2012 Maxine Manson, HSW Educational Assistant/Community Support Worker, Indigenous Focus Certificate, North Island College, Conferred June 20, 2012 Tseshaht: Michelle Colyn, BA major in Sociology, minor in Media Studies, Vancouver Island University, officially conferred June 2012 Edith Fred, Health Care Assistant HCA, Vancouver Island University, Granted February 23, 2012 Samantha Fred, ECCE Certificate, North Island College, Granted 2010
Ehattesaht grad Kelly Smith is congratulated by NTC VP Priscilla Sabbas-Watts
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NTC celebrates succes in education with annual graduation ceremony This year the Grade 12 and Post-secondary grad dinners were combined and held June 22 at the Alberni Athletic Hall.
Above: Mowachaht/ Muchalaht Graduates
Above: Tla-o-qui-aht Graduates
Uchucklesaht grad Gary Robinson
Above: Tseshaht Graduates
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council education department encourages life-long learning. The youngest and the eldest guests to the NTC graduation celebration annually receive gifts. This year they went to three-month-old Sierra Mattice, pictured with dad Danny Mattice, and 91-year-old Hilda Hansen of Kyuquot.
Photos by Debora Steel
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Above: Ka:’yu:’k’t’h/Che:k’tles7et’h’ Graduates
Above: Ditidaht Graduates
Above: Huu-ay-aht Graduates
Above: Hupacasath Graduates
Above: Ehattesaht Graduates
Above: Hesquiaht Graduates
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Things you need to know about low iron and pregnancy By Chris Lemphers RN, BN, M.Ed. Acting CHN Nursing Supervisor
Iron is a mineral and helps carry oxygen to every part of your body. If you have low iron you get tired and sick easily. Babies and children need iron for their growing bodies and the development of their brain. If you are pregnant you have a need for more iron because you are nourishing yourself as well as your unborn baby. The recommended dietary allowance for daily iron is 15 mg. for a 14 to 18 year old female while a 19 to 49 year old female the daily iron is 18mg. This need for iron climbs to 27 mg when you get pregnant. Source of iron from food is received by choosing foods rich in iron every day. It is a good idea for women to have your blood iron as well as your stored iron levels checked. You need to see your doctor and request a blood test to check the iron levels used for the transport of oxygen. The other iron level to get checked is your stored iron level called
Ferritin. This is your ‘banked’ iron that is found in your spleen, liver, bone marrow and large muscles. Both circulating iron and stored iron need to be high enough to meet the needs of your growing body and the nurturing of your unborn baby. Low iron levels during pregnancy have been linked to low birth weight babies; fatigue after the baby is born and increases your risk of post-partum depression. If you have iron deficiency and anemia you will probably also show signs of pale skin, being short of breath, feeling tired and weak, have a decreased appetite, dizziness, have cold intolerance and be prone to increased infections to name a few. Community Health nurses working for NTC are available to see you as soon as you know you are pregnant to start the Mother’s Story process. This unique cultural approach views your health and journey in pregnancy as a special process where you are an active participant. Community Health Nurses can help you identify your health needs and answer many questions about your changing body and growing unborn baby.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City of Port Alberni Aquatic Centre - Lifeguard/Instructors (Casual) The City of Port Alberni is accepting applications from enthusiastic, reliable and qualified people to work part-time as a lifeguard/instructor at the Aquatic Centre. Applicants must have completed Grade 10, good customer service skills, and the ability to work weekends and evenings. Applicants must successfully complete a PINS (Potential Incoming New Staff) Session, and have a current National Lifeguard (NLS), Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, CPR C (within the last year) and a Standard or Aquatic Emergency Care First Aid certification.
Food rich in Iron Iron is found in meats, poultry, fish, clams, mussels and shrimp. These sources of iron are easily absorbed. Vegetables such as beans, lentils, whole grains, and fruits, nuts and seeds are good sources of iron. Eating foods that are vitamin C rich such as peppers, papaya, oranges, kiwi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, strawberries and grapefruit helps to absorb iron rich food. Iron supplements Once you have had your doctor check your iron levels you are in a better posi-
tion to decide if you need prenatal vitamins. Prenatal vitamins will give you added iron. If you are diagnosed as having low iron or anemia, then your doctor will recommend you take iron supplements along with your daily intake of iron rich foods. Remember: Prenatal vitamins and iron supplements are medicine and must be kept out of the reach of children. More information on this subject can be found by talking to your community health nurse or by going to www.healthlinkBC.ca
Congratulations to the class of 2012 From the Board of Education
Rate of pay is per CUPE, Local 118, Collective Agreement. The PINS session is the first step towards being hired as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor for the City of Port Alberni. The session will include written and practical teaching assignments and a practical life guarding session including simulations. To participate in the session, resumes with covering letter and photocopy of required certifications (NLS, Water Safety Instructor, CPR C, Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care) will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 27 by Theresa Kingston, Manager of Human Resources and Community Development at City Hall, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V8 or by email: theresa_kingston@portalberni.ca. Those selected to participate in the PINS session will be contacted to pick up an information package. The session date and time is to be announced.
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June 28, 2012 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 11 WEST COAST URGENT CARE CLINIC #109 3949 Maple Way, Port Alberni PH: 778-421-1219 I'd like to congratulate my kids Keenan and Alannah Jules on graduating. I'm a very proud mama. Thank the following people for their support in my kid's graduation. Yvonne Lucas, Nate Lucas, Les Sam & Colleen Gus; thanks for everything you did for us! Lots of Love from Law.
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Run promotes healthy living and Ahousaht as a destination Nearly 70 registered participants took part in Ahousaht’s first annual Run the Wild Side event held June 23. Organized by Tara Atleo and Travis Thomas, the run was offered in two parts. The longer, more grueling 10k run took place in the morning, and the shorter, more leisurely walk/run started in the afternoon. Walk the Wild Side Trail is an Ahousaht eco-friendly hiker attraction. Starting at the southwestern edge of the community, it meanders for 11k along the coastline to the western-most beach, Cow Bay, where the grey whales come to feed. Originally used by Ahousaht food hunters and gatherers, the trail became overgrown due to disuse. It was restored in the early 1990s with the help of Ahousaht volunteers, the federal government and the Western Canada Wilderness Committee as an ecotourism destination. More recently, Atleo and Thomas were hired to manage and promote the trail. They used the event to promote the trail at the start of new tourist season and to promote fitness within the community. This year they partnered with the Running Room, a company that sells running shoes and gear. The 10k run started at 9 on an overcast but dry morning. Runners took off from the start line located at the southern edge of the community where the paved road leading to the new subdivision starts. They ran through the subdivision then down a short path leading to the first beach. At the end of the first beach is a trail
through old-growth forest lined with boardwalks. The short trail ends at another beach. This pattern continues until the runner hits the final marker and turns back toward the village for the long run to the finish line. The trail is rated moderate in the hiking community because some spots along the headland trails have a higher level of difficulty. The winner of the 10k was James Gardner of Tofino with a time of 47 minutes, 15 seconds. Julian Harrison, also of Tofino came in second and Ahousaht’s Travis Thomas placed third with a time of 53:11. Camille McIntosh was the first woman to cross the 10k finish line while Hesquiaht grandmother Lisa Sabbas was the first Nuu-chah-nulth woman to finish. Scott Little of Ahousaht won the 5k easily, having run the entire distance to the end of the second beach and back. Nelson Keitlah III took second place while Gord Johns of Tofino took third place. The first female across the finish line was another Nuu-chah-nulth grandmother, Michelle Campbell, who happens to be sister to Lisa Sabbas. The eldest runner for the 10k was James ‘Moon’ Tom and Louie Frank Sr. for the 5k. Thomas said there was no budget for prizes for this year’s race, but winners can take away bragging rights. He hopes that fundraising efforts will allow them to supply prizes for Run the Wild Side 2013.
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Friendship Center celebrates National Aboriginal Day By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Port Alberni – Staff and volunteers at the Port Alberni Friendship Centre rolled out the welcome mat to the community as they hosted National Aboriginal Day festivities June 21. Tseshaht elder Kathy Robinson and family braved the summer heat as they barbecued sockeye salmon over an open fire. Meanwhile staff and volunteers prepared salads, bannock and crab to accompany the free salmon lunch. Tables were set up both indoors and outside. Those outside could mingle and listen to the live band Blacklist. Kids could play with the bubble machine or the dunk tank. Inside people were entertained by more traditional Nuu-chah-nulth music, like the dinner song by Ahousaht men and a performance of the Kingfisher dance presented by Deb Masso’s family. Vendors and artisans sold beadwork, tshirts, baked goods and other handmade items. There was a fashion show by designer
Joyce Little; who makes contemporary clothing embellished with traditional artwork. Trevor Little teaches culture at Haahuupayak School on the Tseshaht reserve. He talked about his young son and wife and how they inspired him to compose a new song. He said he thought about all that his wife had to go through to bring their son into this world and how grateful he was to the Creator to have such wonderful gifts. With his family as his inspiration he began composing a new song which he taught to the crowd. He told them the drumming represents the heartbeat of a new life. The lyrics were words of thanks to the Creator. With the help of a young assistant he slowly and skillfully taught them the lyrics and had everyone join him in a final singing of the song. The crowd was treated to a cultural performance of the Animal Kingdom play which teaches the importance of all life forms and their reliance on each other for survival. It is also a story about respect for all living things. The play was performed by the stu-
The Kingfisher dance was presented by Deb Masso’s family. dents of Haahuupayak School. The friendship centre would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their kind donations. “Without these donations we would
have been limited to what we could put on,” the centre said in a statement. Thanks to Canadian Heritage, he City of Port Alberni, Hector and Joyce Little and Canada Safeway.
Tseshaht celebrates First Nations at the park
Aaron Keitlah gets cuffed to the serving table by Constable Daniel Engel who was serving up the salmon.
Gail Gus lets fly a handful of suckers and hard candy in a scramble for the children attending National Aboriginal Day on June 21.
MLA Scott Fraser stops by the park for a hot dog and to celebrate with Tseshaht.
Photos by Debora Steel
Sterling Watts transforms five year old Nakeisha Stauffer into a little angel on National Aboriginal Day at Paper Mill Dam Park.
Doug Wilson handles the cooking at Tseshaht Park, the First Nations side of Paper Mill Dam park. He did a great job keeping up with the demand.
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Pacheedaht remembers Percy Jack and Stacey Jones By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
Port Renfrew–It’s been seven years since 43-year-old Percy Jack was lost in a freak accident at Port Renfrew; on June 16 the Jack family dried their tears at a memorial potlatch held at the school where Percy worked. It had been a stormy, rain-soaked autumn in Port Renfrew in 2005. Record rainfall had swollen local rivers to dangerous levels. On Nov. 10, 2005, just before 5 a.m., Percy and a few other family members drove about three km away from the Pacheedaht reserve to a secluded place where they had planned to oosimch, a spiritual cleansing ceremony usually done in privacy and in a body of cold water. The group went further up the Gordon River, which runs past the reserve, directly in front of Jack’s home near its mouth. Witnesses say the river was swollen due to recent heavy rainfall and was running swiftly. It was still dark when Jack entered the water clad only in undershorts. He waded out to about hip depth when his feet were swept out from under him by the current. He was carried down the river and quickly disappeared behind a nearby bend. His cries for help could be heard, but nobody on the scene could reach him to provide assistance. Search and Rescue personnel were quickly notified, but due to Port Renfrew’s remote location, it took several hours for them to arrive at the scene. Locals immediately launched searches along the shoreline and in riverboats. Relatives and friends began pouring in from Ditidaht, Ahousaht, Saanich and Vancouver to assist in the search. Divers could not enter the river that day due to the dangerous conditions but were able to search later in the week. Despite the efforts of volunteers, divers, boats and a helicopter, no trace of Jack was ever found. With heavy hearts the official search was called off as of Nov. 15, 2005. Jack left behind his wife, Charlene and daughter Ashley. He is survived by his mother Norah Simpson and sister Addie Jack and her family. Addie and Norah invited friends, relatives and anyone else who assisted them in their time of need to a memorial potlatch. On June 16 they not only dried their tears for Percy, but also for Stacey Jones, whom Addie had fostered and raised. Addie is now raising the little girl that Jones left behind. Phillip Edgar, or Sam Edgar as most people know him, welcomed the guests and thanked them for being there. “The family wants to take this time to say they are moving on with their lives and they remember their loved ones; they are drying their tears and looking forward to happiness,” he said. A ceremony to bless the floor in order to protect all who use it was performed before the hosts offered blankets to comfort guests who suffered losses in their families. They also thanked Ha’wiih Edgar Charlie and Mike Peters for their support during potlatch preparations. Hanuquii (Charlie) allowed the hosts use of his curtain and supported them because they have Ahousaht roots to the Campbell family. Norah has direct ties to Kelsmaht nation and Hanuquii’s house.
Kelsmaht is one of the amalgamated tribes that make up Ahousaht Nation. Hanuquii gave a short explanation of what a chief’s curtain is for. He said it tells the family history using symbols and, in his case, tells of his family’s history as whalers. The eight human figures on Hanuquii’s curtain represent the number of smaller tribes that united to make up Kelsmaht nation. Norah led a group of dancers that included her daughter and granddaughters in a whale dance, officially opening the floor to guests. Angus Campbell called dozens of family members in attendance to stand with him. He explained how they are related to Norah and her family through her Campbell roots. He told her that her Ahousaht relatives were there to support her because they love her with all their hearts. Sam Chester of Ditidaht also thanked the hosts, saying they honor the invitation of their relatives. “We want to do a paddle song to show we come ashore in peace and we celebrate with you,” he
added. Phillip Edgar reminded the crowd that Ditidaht and Pacheedaht are two nations closely related. “We are family; we come from one root,” he said. Uu-quakum James Swan, who holds a Manosaht seat in Ahousaht, led a dance composed by his grandfather, Luke Swan. The dance is known as Song of the Waves. He too, thanked the host. He explained his connection to the Campbells by saying their mutual relative, Ina Campbell, is an original Manosaht. Other families from Ahousaht, Ditidaht and Hesquiaht introduced themselves and offered gifts and support to the hosts. The highlight of the day came when little Alec Joseph was introduced. Just shy of his third birthday; Alec is already showing a keen interest in his culture.
The outgoing little guy carried a small drum and played along while the grownups sang; he would also sneak in a dance whenever he could. Alec is the great grandson of Norah through her daughter Addie. He would have been Percy’s grandnephew. The hosts announced that the chief’s seat that was Percy’s would be passed down to Alec. Family members performed the Hinkeets dance showing the pair of headdresses that little Alec will inherit as the future chief. Witnesses were called forward to witness a temporary name Alec was given – Little Chims (little bear). He will keep the name until he is old enough to take his place among the ha’wiih. At that time another celebration will be held and he will be given a chief’s name. The crowd was pleased with the announcement and applauded Little Chims. The dancing and gift-giving went on until midnight when the hosts gave gifts to guests who stayed until the end.
Little Chims, Alec Joseph is just 3 years old and is eager to take part in singing with the men. He will take his late granduncle Percy Jack’s seat as a ha’wilth when he is older.
The family is drying their tears for late Percy Jack and Stacey Jones. They danced their pictures into the hall in a memorial potlatch held June 16 in Port Renfrew.
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C o m m u n i t y&B e y o n d Northern Region Games
June 29 to July 2
Hupac^asath= House of Gathering at 6:00 P.M. Chumas provided after award presentaions. For more information call Eileen Haggard, 250-724-5757
Kyuquot We look forward to welcoming the people from Ehattesaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht, and Nuchatlaht and other visitors to beautiful Kyuquot for friendly, fun, competition. Sports events need dedicated people to make this event possible, and I welcome anyone in your community to volunteer for this event. Once we have the volunteers, we can have a conference call or perhaps even a meeting to get this started. Lana Jules has been hired as the coordinator for the games. The previous games held here were extremely successful, and with your help, it will happen again! Please contact Lana at 250.332.5333 / 332.5259, or email her at: lajules71@hotmail.com. I encourage your community to form a group - perhaps a band representative to oversee the organization for your participation in this occasion. See you all then!
Contact: Patti Jones 250 724-4506 ~come celebrate 100 years in the valley~ 20th Annual Pelkey Memorial Mixed SLO -PITCH Tournament
Aug. 10 to 12
Ahousaht Braves Men’s Open Fastball Tournament
Echo Fields, Port Alberni BC
July 20 to 22
For information: Rachael Pelky-Jim / Doreen Pelkey at 250-652-6511 or Eric Pelkey at 250-4808526
Port Alberni "In memory of Lance Ambrose" Entry fee is $300.00 There will be 1ST and 2ND place cash prizes (based on eight-team entry) plus trophies and t-shirts (prizes) 8 teams maximum. Deadline is July 6, 2012. Consession/ 50/50 etc. Contact: GENA SWAN 250-670-9648 Home 250-6709531 Work, MELINDA SWAN 250-6701177 Home and or WALLY SAMUEL SR. 250-724-5290 Co-ed Native Slo-Pitch Tournament
August 4 to 6
Basketball Tounament
October 5 to 8 Port Alberni Athletic Hall All Native. $350.00 entry fee per team entry fee is due 2 wks prior to tournament. Mens and Ladies Divisions, 12 players per roster plus 2 alternates. Age brackets for each divison are: 17-24, 25-39, 40 and over. For more info please contact Mena Duncan at 250-6702474 or Carla Webster at 250-670-1177
Port Alberni
Roberta, Tracy and all my grand children would like to invite all our family and friends to the memorial party for my late husband Brian Amos. Begins at 12 noon. Margaret Amos (yah-ulth-uht) Aboriginal Business Conference 2012
October 26 to 27 Port Alberni BUILD YOUR FUTURE. Learn how to build and grow a business while networking with other like-minded people and business professionals. Hosted by NEDC. Contact Caledonia 250.724.3131 or caledonia@nedc.info
Memorial for Anthony Mickey
February 23, 2013 Port Alberni All friends and family invited to come to the Maht Mahs Gym at 12 noon. For more info please call Les Mickey at 250-266-0148.
Memorial Potlatch Adults Mixed Slo- pitch Tournament 1st ,2nd ,3rd place cash,prizes 1st place receives Jackets /cash Entry fee Adults $360.00 per team
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Coucil Scholarship Celeration
July 20 Port Alberni
Financial Controller Term position for up to 21/2 years ?iihatis /?iinaxint in Zeballos, BC is looking for a Financial Controller. The successful candidate will report to the Band Manager and be responsible to: Ensure legal financial reporting requirements are maintained in order to meet the accountability standards of Ehattesaht membership, NTC, Provincial & Federal Gov'ts and other agencies as required Present timely financial statements on a consistent and comparable basis to Chief & Council and Management. Maintain the chart of accounts and reconcile banks and various accounts for the Band, program departments and related businesses. Assist in annual audit preparation by preparing financial statements and working papers. Process payroll and employee benefits Manage and maintain effective and efficient financial systems Manage reporting for government contracts and agreements Manage the computerized accounting systems Qualifications Adagio, Paymate, Excel & Word Bank reconciliation experience Proven Sobriety, Bondable, Provide Criminal Record Check Class 5 license and access to a vehicle Prior related experience and/or 3rd year studies in professional accounting designation To apply submit your resume and handwritten cover letter to: ?iihatis /?iinaxint Box 59 Zeballos, BC V0P 2A0 fax: 250-761-4156 email: ehattesaht.office@ehatis.ca Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. Rate of Pay $32,000-$42,000 based on education and experience. There is no living allowance Open Until Filled
MEETING SPACE RENTAL AVAILABLE NOW
October 20 Wameesh gym My daughter's Adrienne, Juanita,
Birthdays & Congratulations Happy birthday to Sheniel Titian who turned 3 on June 25. With love, from Gramma Cis & family. Happy birthday to Rocky Titian on July 19 and to my friend Greta Charlie. From
Cis & family. Happy birthday to Lorraine Williams in Lynnwood, WA. on July 5. I just want to wish you a good day. From 8th Ave. guy in Port Alberni.
UCHUCKLESAHT TRIBE REFERENDUM Date: Friday June 29, 2012 Location: Port Alberni Lawn bowling Hall Port Alberni, B.C. 4255 Wallace Street Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm What: Referendum on Uchucklesaht Tribe Constitutional Amendments Chief Electoral Officer: Christopher (Kit) Spence Information regarding the constitutional amendments may be inspected at the Uchucklesaht Tribe Office or online at www.uchucklesaht.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City of Port Alberni Finance Department - Accounting Clerk/Payroll Clerk (Casual) The City of Port Alberni is accepting applications for an Accounting Clerk /Payroll Clerk to work on a casual on-call basis at various times on weekdays at City Hall. This position involves accounting and payroll work, including receiving, recording and balancing payments for all types of City accounts and services, processing enquiries and providing information on accounts payable/receivable transactions, preparing and processing payroll, maintaining and reconciling information related to payroll including benefit plans, etc. Candidates are required to have a minimum of Grade 12 education and successfully completed 2nd year of a recognized accounting program (C.A., C.G.A. or C.M.A) and related accounting/payroll and clerical experience. Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal record check. Rate of pay is per CUPE, Local 118, Collective Agreement.
2 Rooms available (boardroom and large Great Room) Tseshaht First Nation Administration Building 5091 Tsuma-as Drive, Port Alberni, BC. For more information please contact: Christine Hintz at 250-724-1225 or email chintz@tseshaht.com.
Resumes with covering letter and proof of qualifications will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 27 by Theresa Kingston, Manager of Human Resources and Community Development at City Hall, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V8 or by email: theresa_kingston@portalberni.ca. We regret that only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Services Offered CEDAR WEAVER/TEACHER: Earrings for regalia, elders, etc. available to teach at workshops, conferences, schools, etc. (Material incl). Hats baskets, headbands. Phone to order or can barter for what have you (fish). 250591-8199 DELIVERY SERVICE: Serving coastal First Nations point A to point B delivery service from Port Alberni with delivery van. Call Charles at 250-723-3555 or email kaanowish@shaw.ca. CUSTOM ART FRAMING SERVICES: Four Directions Photo and Framing. Call Jim at 250-723-7578. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975. 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) 724-2603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.ca; to Ceder Weaves; baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, traditional bracelets for trade. email: sandrahsam@live.ca.
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PHOENIX LASER INSTITUTE FOR SALE: 1996, 20 passenger Ford Bus, turbo, diesel, automatic transmission, locking and self-contained luggage area, cruise control, etc. 230,000 miles, new transmission, radiator, brakes, water pump, etc. Great for driving elders around, sports teams, etc. Book value $20,000 but asking price is $15,000 or best offer. Contact Richard Watts 250-724-2603 or cell 250-731-5795
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shopping baskets, whalers hats, skirts, capes & more. Classes availible
Native Basket Weaving Grass and Cedar Bark Easter baskets, ornaments, etc.
Kathy Edgar (250) 510-8013
FOR SALE: High end 16’ double eagle boat, with 85hp merc, johnson kicker, 18’ trailor and lots more. $3900. Contact Bill Moore at 250-723-8249. FOR SALE: 16 ft. double eagle on trailor, 115 hp Johnson motor and a 4 hp Johnson motor. $1500 obo. For more info call 7243049. FOR SALE: 36’ ex commercial fishing vessel. $11,900.00 Call Pieter at 250-6183052 or email:pieterstegeman1@gmail.com FOR SALE: 150 HP Yamaha 2 stroke outboard motor with 720 hours. Runs excellent. Complete with controls and gauges. $5000. Also custom built powder coated pod that had been mounted on an 18 and ½ foot Double Eagle. Good Condition. $1000 Contact: 250 670 1131 or 250 730 2231 FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864.
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House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion Denise Williams, Designer Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 382-7379 Email: winchee@pacificcoast.net
Volunteer TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind. players. Come and share some special times with us. Please call Judy at 724-5655 or email jpeterson@rainbowgardens.bc.ca HELP WANTED: Need work experience? The Port Alberni Friendship Center is seeking interested applicants for Volunteer positions including: Reception and Youth Workers. We are seeking individuals that are reliable, committed, flexible and of good character. Hours per week may vary. If you are interested, please contact Jeff at 723-8281
Wanted 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 #141-720 6th St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5.
Lost and Found LOST: A drum contained in a blue drum bag with a Killer Whale design on the bag. It was left under the elders’ canopy at Bob Daly Stadium during Tluu-piich Games. Contact Cliff Atleo at 250-724-5757.
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