Ha-Shilth-Sa June 30, 2011

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Congratulations Grads!

By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Hupacasath—The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council held a celebration that

honored 76 special guests on June 18. It was the annual commemoration of success in education, and friends, family and other supporters filled Hupacasath’s House of Gathering as a tribute to the accomplishments of Nuu-chah-nulth Grade 12 graduates.

The hall was decorated in spring green and white for the event. Cedar boughs hung over the front entrance, and balloons flanked the doors through which the graduates would march when introduced by emcee Judith Sayers.

An RCMP honor guard accompanied

the graduates to their place of honor at the front of the room.

Peggy Tatoosh, a post-secondary graduate that would also provide the keynote address that day, said a prayer to open the event.

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Hundreds attend local Aboriginal Day celebrations

By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–Staff and volunteers at the Port Alberni Friendship Center (PAFC) kicked off their National Aboriginal Day celebration with a free, delicious barbecue salmon and steamed crab lunch at their 4th Avenue facility June 21.

The center was abuzz with activity both inside and out. Kids played around the bubble machine while a live band played out back.

Elder Kathy Robinson and her family prepared the traditional-style barbecue salmon, which was splayed on cedar sticks and cooked over an open fire.

Lunch tables were set up both indoors and out to accommodate the hundreds

that showed up to enjoy the feast. PAFC staff and volunteers served up plates of homemade salads and seafood while vendors sold anything from arts and crafts to home baked goodies. Other tables were manned by service organization representatives who offered information about health and education.

Elder Ben David welcomed everyone on behalf of the Friendship Centre and he asked the people to observe a moment of silence as they remembered the late Lance Ambrose and his family.

Sharean Van Volsen and Trevor Little warmly welcomed guests on behalf of their first nations, Hupacasath and Tseshaht, respectively.

Elder Ray Samuel said a prayer then invited drummers to join him in the singing of an Ahousaht dinner song.

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New treaty manager joins NTC table.........................Page 2 Vast and Choices grads all smiles...............................Page 3 Volunteers need for Tlu-piich......................................Page 8 Community & Beyond................................................Page 10 Mowachaht/Muchalaht honor young women........Page 11

Haa-huu-payak School’s Animal Kingdom performance was a highlight of the Port Alberni Friendship Centre’s National Aboriginal Day celebrations June 21.

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Wide variety of pursuits for NTC grads

By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—When Councillor Brenda Sayers provided a welcome to the traditional territory that Hupacasath and Tseshaht share in the Alberni Valley June 23, she borrowed the wise words of a hereditary chief of the Coast Salish tribes.

Sayers was speaking to the new Nuuchah-nulth post-secondary graduates and scholarship recipients at the Alberni Athletic Hall. Her words came from the now late Chief Dan George of TsleilWaututh when he addressed the Canadian Centennial Celebration in 1967.

He said “Like the thunderbird of old I shall rise again out of the sea; I shall grab

the instruments of the white man’s success—his education, his skills—and with these new tools I shall build my race into the proudest segment of your society.”

The graduates, said Sayers, have achieved Dan George’s philosophy.

To say the Nuu-chah-nulth nations are proud of their graduates is an understatement.

“It’s really quite enjoyable to look at this list,” said Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Cliff Atleo Sr. of the 28 names of Nuu-chah-nulth-aht that have achieved their post-secondary school goals.

Among them is a newly-minted medical doctor, a first for the Nuu-chah-nulth people, several nurses, social workers and educators. There was a hairstylist, a chemical addictions specialist, and a forester. There were grads that specialized

New treaty manager joins NTC

By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council has welcomed aboard newly hired Treaty Manager Derek Thompson, whose job it is to support the NTC Treaty Table leadership.

Thompson is from Ditidaht; his father, Charlie Thompson, is descended from Whyaht in Ditidaht territory and from Cowichan on his mother’s side. Maude Thompson is Derek’s mother. Her family is Haisla from Kitimaat and Bella Bella.

“I have three beautiful and talented children,” said Derek. His eldest daughter Stephanie, 21, lives in Vancouver. His younger two, Sara Emma, 17, and Chazz, age 14, live in Saskatoon with their mother.

While in Saskatchewan, Thompson earned his Bachelor’s Degree with honors in Native Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. He also has a Master’s Degree in Health from the University of British Columbia.

Thompson has worked extensively with the First Nations Health Council, most recently as the Health Governance

Derek Thompson Coordinator.

In his new role as Treaty Manager, Thompson says his work will involve getting to know the treaty aspirations of each Nuu-chah-nulth nation and strategizing, finding ways to meet their needs and to promote unity.

“I will take direction from the chiefs and councils and find meaningful, work-

able ways to achieve their mandates,” he promised.

For the time being, Derek, who started working as the Treaty Manager in early June, is getting acquainted with the leaders and is building working relationships with key players like those at the First Nations Summit, the BC Treaty Commission and leaders from other First Nations, along with the NTC executive.

He and assistant Phyllis Francoeur are planning a two-day meeting with the NTC treaty table nations in order to ‘build a context and an agenda to move forward,’ he said.

Looking back over the last 20 years of treaty negotiations, Derek says one thing remains the same, and that is the desire of many Nuu-chah-nulth leaders to remain united. He acknowledges that things have happened, mandates have changed and different directions have been taken.

But he says leaders are working hard to make better lives for their people.

“I am here as a resource to help better the lives of our people based on what our ancestors established over thousands of years; I’m just one of many voices to help us move forward,” he said.

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“We are extremely proud of our postsecondary school graduates,” said Atleo.

Vice-president Priscilla Sabbas-Watts congratulated the graduates.

“I know the kind of work that you have done to achieve this,” she said, adding it was 10 times harder for First Nations to get an education. Often it requires going away from family and making huge sacrifices to attain the goals that students set. But in the end, their success creates new role models for others.

Ken Watts, the operations manager with Tseshaht First Nation, was chosen to provide the keynote address during the ceremony.

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Vast grads all smiles

By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—The Vast Centre Alternative, Adult and Choices Program Graduation celebration is often an emotional event. Graduates have, more often than not, had to overcome some significant challenges in their lives to be successful.

And from the comments by graduates made on graduation night June 16 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Alberni, the 2011 grad ceremony held true to tradition.

There were tears, heartfelt thank you’s to teachers and family members that supported and encouraged the graduates’ pursuit of their educational goals, and there was so much pride in finally being able to say they did it.

Jessica Jack was first to cross the stage to accept her graduation certificate.

“I’m on my way up,” she told a packed house.

The theme of the night was “I believe” and Jack said it was starting to be easier to picture herself in her dream job as a cook, because of her education.

Tom McEvay, principal of the Vast alternative programs, said believing was what has helped the students achieve the milestone of high school graduation.

Believing, he said, was what had pushed the staff to build programs that meets the diverse needs of the students.

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NTC Grade 12 Grad June 18 at Hupacasath

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Beating the odds Continued from page 1.

Tribal Council President Cliff Atleo Sr. told the gathering that the graduates’ accomplishment was a stepping stone to further opportunity.

“Our communities are coming alive,” he said, adding that the Nuu-chah-nulth nations were rich with bright young people.

Atleo was pleased with the growing numbers of graduates that are celebrated each year. In 1962, he was among the seven Nuu-chah-nulth to graduate, he said. He wished the honorees a happy day.

“It will be a day you will always remember.”

Vice-president Priscilla Sabbas-Watts encouraged the graduating class to keep going on “because you’ve come so far.”

She said the graduates had pushed through many obstacles and their accomplishment was “huge.”

“We believe in you,” she said.

School District 70 Superintendent Cam Pinkerton said it made his heart “burst with pride” to help celebrate the graduates accomplishments.

School District 84 Superintendent Lawrence Tarasoff said he was also filled with pride to see the young people be so successful.

He too acknowledged the challenges and obstacles the students faced in their academic journey.

“But a day like today makes it all worthwhile.”

Sayers spoke briefly about the value of education, saying there were so many things that the graduates could be, and so many places they would be able to go

with the successful completion of their high school studies.

Tatoosh told the graduates they had indeed “beaten the odds.” First Nations students in Canada are less likely to complete high school than their nonNative counterparts.

Tatoosh thanked the graduates for having so much courage and resolve to push along, which was the theme of the 2011 NTC graduation celebration— Chuhkhiits.

Her advice to the graduates was to take time to read something for at least 10 minutes a day to keep their minds active, and to help the children that come into their lives by sharing all that they knew.

And with every accomplishment, “always allow yourself to do your happy dance,” something she freely demonstrated to the gathering.

The valedictorian address was delivered by Ricky-Lee Watts and Jared Dick who thanked students’ supporters for attending the ceremony that day.

Each of the graduates was presented with a certificate congratulating them on their accomplishment, and either a silver bracelet or pendent. As the graduates stood with Atleo and Sabbas-Watts, many grads shyly did a happy dance, after encouragement from their families.

As in previous years, the youngest baby in the room and the eldest elder were presented with gifts to commemorate the future of learning and continued learning throughout a lifetime.

Graduate Chancellor Frank’s baby Francis Frank was the youngest in the room and Charlie Lucas, grandfather of graduate Aaron Lucas, was the eldest.

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Come home and share your stories, graduates told

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He is a graduate from Vancouver Island University and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in First Nations Studies.

Watts is the eldest son of the late George Watts and Matilda Atleo.

He said each day he works is for the children. He wants his daughter to have a better life than he has, just as his parents wanted a better life for him than they had.

He said he is one of the few people who went on to higher learning to return to work for his people, and he encouraged the other graduates to go back to their communities to tell their stories.

He said the children in their communities needed to hear from them. “You all are a piece of the puzzle.”

Watts said every one of the graduates had obstacles and challenges that they had to overcome to finish a post-secondary degree. Watts spoke about the day his father died from a heart attack while helping him move. It would have been easy for Watts to quit school when that happened, he said, “but I knew how much my education meant to me” and to his father.

“I went back,” Watts said.

The graduates were introduced and presented with gifts to honor their accomplishments. Graduates from Ahousaht were Cliff Atleo Jr. who earned a Master of Arts, Indigenous Governance from the University of Victoria; Shannon Campbell with a Bachelor of Arts - Social Work from Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Jamie Hansen who earned a Master of Educations - Educational Administration from the University of British Columbia; Naomi Horbatch with a Bachelor of

Tourism Management (with distinction) from Vancouver Island University; and Caroline Joseph who earned a Aboriginal Tourism Management Diploma from the Native Education College.

Scholarship winners were Tara Atleo of Vancouver Island University who received a NTC Post Secondary department scholarship; Rachel George of the University of Victoria who received a BMO Tsahaheh Branch scholarship; Naomi Horbatch who received the Nuuchah-nulth Economic Development Corporation scholarship; Raylene McCreath of Vancouver Island University who received a NTC Post Secondary scholarship, and Kevin Titian Sr. of North Island College who also received a NTC Post Secondary scholarship.

Graduates from Ditidaht were Dana Campbell with a Bachelor of Arts, First Nations Studies from Vancouver Island University; Tracy Joseph with a Family and Community Counseling Certificate from the Native Education College; and Tammy Pearce with a Practical Nursing Certificate from Camosun College.

Scholarship winners from Ditidaht were Cecelia Boersen of Native Education College who received the NTC Tommy Jack Memorial scholarship; Dana Campbell, who receive the NTC John Thomas Memorial; Tracy Joseph who received the NTC Pension Plan scholarship and Angel Williams of Native Education College who also received a NTC Pension Plan scholarship.

Graduates from Hesquiaht were Estella Charleson with a Bachelor of Arts: First Nations Studies from Vancouver Island University; Mariah Charleson with a Bachelor of Arts: First Nations Studies from Vancouver Island University; Linda

Lambert with a Practical Nursing Certificate from North Island College; Shelia Point with a Practical Nursing Certificate from Camosun College and Nadine Tom with an Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma from Camosun College .

Hesquiaht scholarship winners were Estella Charleson who received the Woodward & Co. John Jacobson Memorial; Mariah Charleson who received the NTC Wahmeesh Memorial; Teresa Cory of Simon Fraser University who received the BMO Bank of Montreal scholarship, and Linus Lucas of Vancouver Island University who received the NTC Post Secondary scholarship.

Graduates from Hupacasath were Tooie Casavant who earned a Masters of Education: Counselling for Aboriginal Communities from the University of Victoria and Peggy Tatoosh who earned a Bachelor of Education from Vancouver Island University.

Hesquiaht scholarship winners were Jolleen Dick from Vancouver Island University who received a scholarship from McIntosh Norton Williams, Certified General Accountants, and Bobbi Tatoosh of North Island College who received a Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation scholarship.

The Huu-ay-aht graduate was Melanie Williams who earned a Substance Abuse Counsellor Training Certificate from Tillicum Lelum. The scholarship winner was Ciara Wattum of Simon Fraser University who received a scholarship from Chatwin Engineering Ltd. Ka:’yu:’k’t’h/Che:k’tles7et’h’ First Nation graduate was Rae-Lynn

Sutherland who earned a Hairdressing Certificate from Vancouver Island University. The scholarship winner was Davina George of Vancouver Island University who received a NTC Pension Plan scholarship.

Mowachaht/Muchalaht graduates were Mary Howard who earned a Chemical Addiction Specialist Worker Certificate from Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and Marian Webster who earned a Practical Nursing Certificate from North Island College. The scholarship winner was Sherry McCarthy of Vancouver Island University who received the Daisy Haiyupis Memorial.

Nuchatlaht did not have a graduate this year, but there are some in the pipeline, including scholarship winner Cheri Smith of North Island College who received the Rosenberg & Rosenberg Barristers & Solicitors Dan David Sr. Memorial.

The Tla-o-qui-aht graduate was Cameron Williams-Johnston who earned a Forest Resources Technology Diploma from Vancouver Island University.

Scholarship winners were Johnnie Manson of Simon Fraser University who received the BMO Tsahaheh Branch scholarship and Larissa Williams of the University of Victoria who received the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Renate Shearer Memorial.

The Toquaht graduate was Asma Antoine who earned a Masters of Education; Counselling for Aboriginal Communities from the University of Victoria. The Scholarship Winner was Brittany Morgan of the University of Victoria who received the NTC Alfred Keitlah Jr. Memorial.

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If you would like to help out during this family event, please call Leisa Fred at 250.724.5757 or contact her by email at leisa.fred@nuuchahnulth.org for more information. ******* The Second Annual NTC Golf Tournament Fundraiser for the Tlu-piich Games is on Aug. 2 at the Alberni Golf Club located on 6449 Cherry Creek Road. We invite you to participate in this event as a player, dinner guest, and/or

hole sponsor.

The mixed tournament will be 18 holes of golf in best ball format. The fee is $400/team (4 players) or $100/individual player.

Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, power carts, buffet dinner, great prizes, silent and live auction, and fun.

For those wishing to enjoy a buffet dinner and participate in an evening of fundraising festivities, the cost is only $30/person.

If you can donate a prize, auction item, or sponsor a hole ($200), your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

For a registration form for the golf tournament or for more information contact Richard Samuel at 250.724.5757

Post-secondary success Continued from page 7.

From Tseshaht the graduates were Krisandra Gomez who earned a Bachelor of Science; Nursing from Vancouver Island University; Janice Johnson with a Bachelor of Tourism Management from Vancouver Island University; Len Lindstrom with a Cinematography for Film and Video Certificate from Capilano University; Reg Sam who earned a Bachelor of Education from the Native Indian Teaching Program at the University of British Columbia; Arianna Watts who earned a Medical Degree from the University of British Columbia; Dave Watts who earned a Business Administration Diploma from Vancouver Island University and Helen Watts who

earned a Bachelor of Education Post Degree Program from the University of Victoria.

Scholarship winners were Michelle Colyn of Vancouver Island University who received the Budget Car and Truck Rental scholarship; Victoria Dick of North Island College who received an NTC Nursing scholarship; Krissy Gomez who received a NTC CHS Nursing Scholarship; Janice Johnson of Vancouver Island University who received a BMO Tsahaheh Branch scholarship; Len Lindstrom of Capilano University who received the Ha-ShilthSa Newspaper scholarship and Reg Sam who received an NTC Pension Plan scholarship.

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The day’s events at Tseshaht’s park at Paper Mill Dam were kid friendly with a waterslide to ease the heat of the day and the ever-popular face painting with artist Sterling Watts.

Tseshaht hosts day of fun and family Continued from page 1.

The crowd was treated to a showing of the Animal Kingdom play written, directed and narrated by Tseshaht’s Jessie Stephens.

In her introduction of the performers, Stephens told the people that someone very special to her and the young performers passed away last week. Linda McLaren was a well-known foster parent, having taken in several aboriginal children into her home.

Not only did McLaren give the children a safe and nurturing home, but she also encouraged and participated in cultural activities. Stephens said she was a champion of the Animal Kingdom play, always encouraging Stephens to keep it going even after Stephens left the Alberni Valley for Victoria.

McLaren helped to make the regalia used in Animal Kingdom and she was foster mother to many of the performers at one time or another.

“She wasn’t aboriginal by race, but she was aboriginal by heart,” said Stephens, before announcing the performance that day would be dedicated to the memory of Linda McLaren.

And so the Animal Kingdom story was told, highlighted with the singing of young male drummers while children dressed in colorful masks and brightly colored regalia danced. The story tells of the delicate connection between man and animals and the respect we should have for Mother Nature.

Tseshaht First Nation hosted their own Aboriginal Day celebration at their park on the Somass River. Tables were set up and brightly colored balloons decorated a clearing in the maple trees.

Dozens lined up for barbecued sockeye salmon complete with trimmings.

Willard Gallic welcomed everyone to the celebration on behalf of Chief Councilor Les Sam, who couldn’t be there that day.

“It is a great honor to be here and celebrate. Enjoy yourself,” he said.

Other tables were made available for activities like cedar bark weaving, art and face painting for the kids.

Ten year-old Kalilah Rampanen arrived with her acoustic guitar and played songs she wrote with her father, John. One song called Chetapi, told of her love for the mountain, also known as Catface, and how she is against mining it for copper.

Organizers for the event sold tickets for auctions and held art, bannock and upskwee (salmon jerky) contests.

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Confidence, self-esteem comes with graduation Continued from page 3.

Many graduates took the opportunity to thank the staff of the Vast Centre for nudging them along; for putting in wake-up calls to encourage them to get to their classes; for not allowing them to quit when things just got too hard.

Herbert Mountain got quite a laugh when he thanked the Vast staff, his family “and pretty much Google” during his remarks.

Kerri Janzen said she just about quit the classes, but she had special motivation. For 17 years her brother had the only grad picture on their parents’ wall at home.

“That’s about to change,” she said.

Estelle Fraser thanked her children for putting up with a lot while she pursued graduation, specifically for when she retreated to her bedroom to do homework on her bed.

Jolene Joe of Ditidaht thanked the Creator for the special blessing, her mom and dad and the teachers that “traveled our awful road two times a week” to bring the courses to her remote community. Vast and Choices have partner sites at Ditidaht, Tseshaht, Hot Springs Cove, Tin Wis at Tofino, Esowista and Opitsaht.

Casey Little, who shook with the emo-

tion of the evening as she spoke, thanked Hummingburde daycare for its support.

She said she wouldn’t have been able to attend classes without the knowledge that her son was safe and happy and having fun.

Kim Nookeus said that when she handed in her last assignment that it occurred to her that she had achieved a very important personal goal.

Jaycee Thomas had a message for her grandchildren: “It was hard going back to school,” she admitted. But graduation made it all worthwhile.

“If grandma can do it, you can do it.”

The alternative programs of School District 70 are unique and highly regarded, said McEvay. There were 48 graduates ranging in age from 18 to 50-plus in attendance at the ceremony, but the pro-

gram contributed in some way to the graduation of more than 130 students in the district this year.

Cliff Atleo Sr., president of the Nuuchah-nulth Tribal Council, spoke in the Nuu-chah-nulth language and thanked all the friends and family who attended the ceremony to support the students.

He said he was quite honored to be a part of the evening.

He acknowledged the obstacles and barriers that the students had been challenged with over the course of their education. He said that their graduation is a lesson that proves there is always a way to work things out to get to where you want to go in life.

McEvay said to the students that graduation alone would not create a good life, but he hoped it would provide pro-

vide the confidence and self-esteem to set high goals and overcome inevitable obstacles that come will come in life.

“You have all found ways round, over or through many barriers to get this far.

It is that process or that journey that is as important, if not more important, than any piece of paper.”

He said, however, that piece of paper, the graduation diploma, is a symbol of every step along the way, every dropof sweat, every challenge met and every goal accomplished.

“That piece of paper is a reminder to you of what you are capable of when you decide something is important.”

The last graduate to cross the stage was Nicole Watts. There was only one thing left to do, by her estimation. “I guess it’s time to party,” she laughed.

C o m m u n i t y&B e y o n d Memorial Potlatch for Michael Tom

July 1 and 2 Port Alberni

The House of Mohatuqtli-aht would like to invite you to a two-day memorial potlatch for Michael Tom. Michael was a humble man who enjoyed sharing his daily catch; as many of us remember. When he went fishing, he shared his catch with everyone and tried so hard not to leave anyone out.

Michael also stated when this time came, he did not want us to refer to him as Ha’wiih or Chief Mike Tom because he said, "I don't want people to call me Ha’wiih Mike Tom, because everyone knows who I am." And because we all love him so much, we are respecting his last wishes. July 1 and 2, 2011 in Port Alberni at the new Athletic Hall, 10 am start on both days.

Join us in sharing songs, dances and seafood meals as Michael so enjoyed good company and sharing a good meal. We would be so honored for you to join us in remembering our father, our uncle, our brother, our grandfather, and a supportive husband.For more information, please contact Nathan Tom 250 670 1127, Jessie Jim 250 3839755 or Sheila Tom 250 6701117.

Pacific Rim Summer Festival

July 1 to 10 Ucluelet

Our World Right Now. The Pacific Rim Arts Society presents the 23rd annual festival of music, dance and visual arts. Battle of the Bands call for entries. West Coast Original Music Acts. July 2: Preliminaries at UCCRecorded Live. July 9: Winners will open for Speed Control at UCC. First prize-3 song EP, value of $2,500.

Second prize-1 song single, value of $1,000. Recorded Mixed and Mastered

at High Tide Records. Send demo, Solo or Group Bio. $30 registration fee, email and phone numbers to PRAS Battle of the Bands. PO Box 836, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0 mmmmm@telus.net 250-7262313. Details posted soon on PRAS Summer Festival page 222.pacificrimarts.ca

Sponsored by: Healing Our Spirit (HOS), HOS APHA Advisory Committee and Four Feathers Society. For information about registration, accomodations, and travel contact Winston Thompson or Patrick Baptiste: 604-879-8884, 1-866745-8884. email: info@healingourspirit.org, www.healingourspirit.org NTC Golf Tournament

Tlu-piich Committee Meeting

July 5

Port Alberni This is the first meeting of the Tlu-piich organizing committee, it will take place in the NTC boardroom begining at 9 am.

Everyone is welcome. Call Richard Samuel at 250.724.5757 for more information 35th Annual BC Elders’ Gathering

July 12 to 14 Abbotsford

Location: The Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre or Tradex, 1190 Cornel Street, Abbotsford. Hosts: Sto:lo and Coast Salish ?iih?atis/?iinaxint Band meeting

July 16 Zeballos

A band meeting for ?iih?atis/?iinaxint (Ehattesaht) will be held at the Zeballos Hall from 9 am to 5 pm.

International Two-Spirit Gathering

July 27 to 30

Gambier Island, BC Registration fee is $100 CDN, all inclusive. Drug & Alcohol Free event.

Aboriginal/Native American gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender people, their partners, friends, families are invited to gather in the land of the Coast Salish People.

Aug. 2

Port Alberni Contact Richard Samuel for details about this fundraiser for the Tlu-piich Games.

Silent Auction and dinner after golf. 250724-5757 Nuu-chah-nulth Tlu-piich Games

Aug. 3 to 7 Port Alberni

Contact Richard Samuel for details about this year’s Tlu-piich Games. 250-7245757.

Memorial Potlatch

Nov. 19

Campbell River You are invited to a memorial potlatch for Leo Anthony Jack (January 29, 1940 – August 13, 2007). To be held at Quinsam Hall, 761 Nursery Road starting at 10 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Jack 250-286-9926 or Leo Jack 250-3325301 Sewing Circle

Each Monday Evening Port Alberni Seeds hosts a sewing circle every Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Seeds building 5001 Mission Rd.

Adult Graduation

Ongoing Port Alberni

Seeds has ongoing registration for adults who want to graduate. For more infomation call Sheena at 778-4212450.

Alberni Athletic Badminton

Mon. and Thurs.

Port Alberni

Adult Drop-in from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Alberni Athletic Hall. Everyone welcome. For Info please call Marg 723 8990. Located 6 km West of Port Alberni at 7666 Pacific Rim Highway.

Just look for the Big Pumpkin.

Farmer Bill’s Sunday Market

Sundays Port Alberni

Join us at Farmer Bill's Country Market every Sunday through to Oct. 31st for Farmer Bill’s Sunday Market.

The Sunday Market will feature a wide range of high quality products, including locally grown and produced fruits, veggies, meat, poultry, eggs, specialty foods, herbs, flowers, and plants. Also included are arts and crafts, wildlife photography, featuring the Black Bears of the Alberni Inlet, and homemade baked goods. VI Fries will also be on site. We are located 6 km West of Port Alberni at 7666 Pacific Rim Highway.

Just look for the Big Pumpkin. The Market will start at 10 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. We still have a few spots for vendors, so if you Grow it, Make it, Bake it, then Sell it! Contact Kasha at 250-724-3775 or squishys@shaw.ca.

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Mowachaht/Muchalaht families honor young women

By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Campbell River–Barb Amos and family invited guests to Quinsam Centre in Campbell River June 25 to witness the ceremony that would announce to the world that her three granddaughters are now young women.

The Aitstulthla ceremony is commonly known as the coming of age or puberty ceremony. It not only announces to everyone that the young women are no longer considered children, but also helps the young ladies learn they must carry themselves with dignity and respect as they prepare for their futures as wives and mothers.

It also reminds the rest of the community, men especially, that women, as givers of life, are to be treated with respect and protected from abuse.

Lunch was served before Ron Hamilton opened the ceremony with a prayer chant and offerings of comfort from the family to those that recently had lost loved ones.

Sisters Cheyenne and Taylor Amos, along with their cousin Shaniece Amos, were carried into the room aboard a dugout canoe on the shoulders of 12 men. Family members led the procession as a drummer guided them to the dance floor.

Placed gently on the floor, the young women waited in the canoe as their grandmother Barb and her daughters Anita and Bonnie danced in front of them.

They later moved to cedar box benches placed in front of a ceremonial curtain where they were joined by elder female members of their family who would take care of them for the duration of the evening.

Hamilton introduced sisters Anita and Bonnie Amos, the mothers to the three young ladies being honored that night.

He said more would be told about their family roots as the evening progressed.

Steve Howard also explained his family connections to the Amos family. He praised his relative Jimmy Johnson for making the cedar boxes for his nieces.

Howard said they came up with idea of cedar boxes when they held a similar ceremony for his daughter a few months before.

The cedar boxes, adorned with sea serpents and other designs, are to be used like hope chests, to store gifts the ladies would receive to help them when they leave their parents’ homes.

“Those boxes will be a reminder,”

Sisters Cheyenne and Taylor Amos, along with their cousin Shaniece Amos, were carried into the room aboard a dugout canoe on the shoulders of 12 men.

Howard explained. “Every time they see those boxes they will remember this day and how they are to carry themselves, with respect.”

Of the celebration, he said, “This is a special day where we hold them up and show them how we’re supposed to respect them. They are all such beautiful women.”

A Tsawataineuk group from Kingcome Inlet thanked the hosts for the invitation to the party.

“We are related to many from the West Coast and we are here to honor you and what you’re going to do,” said Tlaa-kuutlass, Chief Rick Johnson.

Tlaa-kuu-tlass is the paternal grandfather of Cheyenne Amos. He stood with other family members along with his son, Thomas Williams, who is Cheyenne’s father. Also standing with them were Hiiminiis (Henry Speck) and Yak wiit (Chief Frank Nelson).

Tlaa-kuu-tlass explained that he is related to many from Mowachaht/Muchalaht, having family connections through Sam Johnson.

Tlaa-kuu-tlass told the people they were here to show the love they have for their granddaughter and also her two sisters. He said because she is theirs, her two sisters are also theirs through family connections, and they embraced all three young ladies as their own.

“It is our responsibility to get to know the girls and if there’s any differences, we must reconcile them,” said Tlaa-kuutlass, referring to the fact that families don’t always stay together.

After a few dance performances, the Tsawataineuk family presented beautifully carved silver jewelry to Taylor and Shaniece, and then dressed Cheyenne in regalia from their nation, including an appliqued apron and button blanket.

“We want to wrap our granddaughter in a blanket that comes from our home.

We want to cement the bond she has with her father (Thomas Williams),” said Tlaa-kuu-tlass.

The Tsawataineuk family also gave $400 to the hosts in support of the party.

Host Barb Amos gave them several lovingly framed original drawings made by her young grandson Isaiah, who wanted to help with the party.

Ehattesaht elder Earl Smith introduced his niece Kelly Smith and her son Bryce.

He explained that Bryce was adopted as an infant in a traditional ceremony and that Kelly is helping him learn his family roots including that of his birth family.

Bryce’s birth sister was being honoured that day and the family wanted to show their support by being there and by giving money.

Earl gave his grandson the name Ahya uhtstl, which means that he now has knowledge how far his family roots grow. The elder explained that by being at the party and watching what is going on, the young man is learning about his family and his culture.

During a break Ron Hamilton explained to the people what the ceremony was all about. He said from this day forward they will no longer be referred to as girls, but as women. To the men, he said, “today you need to know that by eating the food here that you are making a promise to these young ladies; if you hear someone disrespecting them or their families it’s your job to stand up and defend them.”

He went on to say that nobody has the right to touch their bodies and no right to insult them or their families.

“They are being held up; they deserve respect,” he said.

Hamilton warned that they are never to

be abused.

“When they hurt, their parents hurt, their grandparents cry for them. Our young girls are precious,” he explained.

The Amos/Johnson families made special presentations to Pat and Mamie Charleson and Margaret Andrew for all they’ve done over the years.

They joined together in singing happy birthday to the patriarch of the family, Jack Johnson, who was surrounded by his grandchildren as he blew out the candles.

The Thomas family of Tseshaht performed two dances, inviting anyone willing to dance to join them. Speaking on behalf of the group, Anne Robinson said her family is very proud of the family they share with the hosts.

“They are our nieces, our granddaughters,” she said of the young ladies.

Each of the young Amos women were given handmade shawls by the Thomas family and were each told, “This shawl was made for you by your grandmother, made for you so that you will remember her face. When you see her, stop and say, ‘Hi Gramma.’

Sisters Jean, Esther and Linda wrapped each of the young ladies in their new shawls. They also presented Hillary Savey with a shawl, telling her they admired how she danced with such grace. Before they left the floor they thanked Barb for the love she has for her granddaughters and for the good she was doing that day.

Ron Hamilton introduced Benson Nookemus from Huu-ay-aht, saying he is a big chief who comes from a big family. Benson’s grandfather Nookemis had descendants that spread out, making family ties to other Nuu-chah-nulth nations.

Continued on page 13.

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Tseshaht Market Gateway to the Pacific Rim FULL SERVICE GROCERIES, GAS BAR, HOT FOODS, SNACKS AND SO MUCH MORE! Hours of operation - 6:00 am - 12 midnight Phone: 724-3944 E-mail: tseshahtmarket@shaw.ca Web address: www.tseshahtmarket.ca

Tseshaht Market welcomes FAS GAS PLUS

Litre Log - The Litre Log program allows you to redeem 3 cents per litre on your fuel purchases for cash back.

Fleet Card - The Fleet Card allows you to redeem 3 cents a litre with The Litre Log for a total of 6 cents a litre cash back.

VISIT A FAS GAS PLUS NEAR YOU AND ENTER TO WIN 1 OF 52 FREE RV VACATIONS WITH $500 IN FREE FUEL! CONTEST RUNS FROM JUNE 6 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2011.

Customer Appreciation Day July 16th!

Jump around castle for kids and a salmon bbq. Everyone welcome.

Our new deli offers a variety of options fresh and ready to go.

Paninis, salads, mojos, wings, burgers and more.

Please visit us in store to view our whole menu.

New specials everyday!

Small breakfast wrap with a small coffee for $2.49 or Lunch time burger special with fries and 500ml pop for $6.49 Ask for coupon in store for these deals

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Iisaak Forest Resources Ltd is looking for:

Experienced Operators, with experience on: Hydraulic Log Loader Processor Wheel Loader Excavator Boom Boat The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with the Forest Industry, be physically fit and additional assets would be: Level 1 or 3 First Aid, S-100 fire fighting certificate, WHMIS, and a Air Brake Ticket.

Please forward your Resume to: PO Box 639. Ucluelet BC, V9Y 3A0 or Fax to (250)726- 7289

To advertise in Ha-Shilth-Sa call (250) 724-5757

A Tsawataineuk group from Kingcome Inlet attended the Amos Coming of Age Party held in Campbell River on June 25.

Party signifies girls have become women Continued from page 11.

One of Nookemis’ daughters was Millie, who married into Tseshaht and her descendants are the Thomas family. Another daughter, Ada, married Nootka Johnny, resulting in the Jack and Johnson families and also some of the Lucas family in Hesquiaht.

Later in the evening the young women were each given names, marking a new phase of their lives. Cheyenne was named Ha-yah-tulth; Shaniece is Qua-ots-que-nulth, and Taylor is He-see-qua-nulth-sque.

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Klecko’s - +ekoo

Thank you for the support

Community Wellness Screening Events The Community Wellness Screening events have started in all Nuu-chah-nulth communities.

The Nursing Program in partnership with the Health Promotion Department is having regular scheduled screening session in each Nuu-chah-nulth community each month.

The overall goal is prevention and early detection of disease. We may find someone that has high blood pressure that is not aware that they have high blood pressure, or an individual that requires follow-up with their doctor for diabetes testing.

The nurses will be doing glucose (blood sugar), blood pressure, and cholesterol screening. It is important to know your numbers.

Watch for notices at your local health clinic.

Congratulations Krisandra Gomez. Daughter of Linda Alfred from Gitsan of Wet'suwet'en Nation in Moricetown, BC and Gilbert Williams, Ojibway from Anishnabe Nation from Ear Falls, Ontario. Married to John Gomez from the Gus Family of Tseshaht. We are proud that you have achieved a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Vancouver Island University and to see you working at WCGH. Love John, Jasmine, Hailey and the rest of your family.

The next deadline for the paper is July 8.

You’ll find contact info on page 2.

On June 18 and June 19 my “Fundraising My Way to the UK Loonie/Twoonie” was a complete success!

I would like to thank everyone who stopped by and placed their bids! Also, congratulations to all the winners of the 41 prizes!

Top Prize Winners: BBQ and utensil set - Valerie Cartlidge $175 cash prize - Valerie Cartlidge 50/50 Winner - Sandra Lambert I would also like to thank everyone who donated items to my loonie/twoonie!

A special thanks to my sister Claudine and my mother Darleen for helping me out over the weekend!

A special thanks to my Amanda Jayne for all her help and ideas for this auction to happen!

A special thanks to Camille for taking

time out from her ball season to make Indian tacos on Sunday!

And a special thank you to my nephew Daniel and brother-in-law Steven for setting up the tent!

Thank you all for making this event happen!

On Oct. 21, 2011 I will now be able to visit my best friend Kimberly Gus Hudson over in Manchester, UK. This is more surreal than ever!

I will be hosting another Loonie/ Twoonie in the near future. I will post details in the Ha-Shilth-Sa, posting my own flyers around town and will use Facebook Event again! Looking forward to seeing everyone again at the next auction!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you all very much!

Courtney Watts

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CLASSIFIED ADS

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). 250-591-8199 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 MASSAGES in your home or mine.

Call 778-421-1511.

CERTIFIED CARPENTER: for hire!

Experienced! Completed 4 yr program Camosun College in theoretical and practical aspects of the Carpentry trade with Red Seal interprovincial certification ticket.

Diploma in Business Administration at V.I.U. Phone Dave Watts 250-723-9870.

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) 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* 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.

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

Kevin Hanna Professional Facilitator

Are you the crab in the bucket that wants out? Contact me for a complimentary consultation

Tattoos

by Rick Call (250) 724-4931 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

CEDAR WEAVER: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.ca 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.

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

FOR SALE: 18 ft Double Eagle highliner with a 140 hp Johnson and new yamaha 9.9 kicker. New canvus top, new radio.

Comes with trailer. Numerous extras. For $16,500. Call 736-1176.

Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness (778) 433-5475 or blackstoned@shaw.ca 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) 720-2294 or tinamgus@yahoo.ca

FIRST NATION WILDCRAFTERS specializing in cultural resources and other value added forest products and services

C. Anne Robinson 700 A Pacific Rim Hwy Port Alberni, BC ph: 250.720.8907 fx: 250.720.8981 firstnationswildcrafters1@shaw.ca

Businesses - Individuals Organization m a s t e r f u l t h i n k e r @ s h a w. c a 250.248.7038

FOR SALE: 40’ Breckenridge trailer.

1 br, 1 bath, kitchen/living room, electic fridge, propane stove, micro oven. Good condition, 5 years old. $30,000 obo. Good for single person or couple. Located at Esowista, can be moved. Call 250-7253846 or 250-266-2243 for more inforamtion or viewing.

Do you need a business plan?

STEVENSON COMMUNITY CONSULTANT

David Stevenson BA, BPE

WEAVING

by wii-nuk Mary Martin.

250-591-6984 cedarweaving@shaw.ca. shopping baskets, whalers hats, skirts, capes & more. Classes availible

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 FOR SALE: House on 6620 McCoy Lake Road, Port Alberni. For sale to Tseshaht members only. Call (250) 724-3735 for more information.

CREATOR’S OWN 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: House at 399 Esowista. In quiet location with ocean and forest views.

Includes bed and breakfast business with 10 rooms and self contained apartment. $275,000. (250) 725-3482.

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. Call 250-670-1191Crystal Tom Principal

Accommodations

For Sale

Submissions to Ha-Shilth-Sa are due by July 8.

Artists

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. Phone 723-6511.

NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open year round! Coastal rainforest and world-class recreation at your doorstep! For reservations and other information call 250-7453844.

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.

138 Pritchard Road.

Comox, BC V9M 2T2

PH 250 890-0297 dagit@telus.net fax: 250 890-0296

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

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

All About Art Seeking Native Arts and Craft.

Traditional & non-Traditional Contact allaboutart11@gmail.com

Wanted WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie th John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6 St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5.

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 Bunt at 724-5655.

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 to pick up a Volunteer Application Form.

Lost and Found

20 years experience working with First Nations Entrepreneurs

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

LOST: Drum with whale painted on it.

Jan. 28 at Maht Mahs Gym. Call (250) 7453483.

FOUND:at the Jerry Jack and Colleen Pendleton Memorial Potlatch, a mesh bag containing shawls, a drum and misc. jackets. Contact jerry43307@hotmail.com

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