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Exploring the relationship with the cedar tree By Marika Swan Tla-o-qui-aht Nation
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Tseshaht Operations Manager Ken Watts and his daughter Noelani Watts, 4, took part in a car wash on Sept. 2 fundraising for a new community hall.
Somass Hall condemned; new building planned By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tseshaht—A series of car washes helped kick off the fundraising efforts for a new community gathering place at Tseshaht after it was learned that the Somass Hall had been condemned. The hall has served the community over many years and is a part of the history of most of the area’s families with weddings and meetings and fun events like lahal tournaments hosted there since it was built. But the building has become a liability, said Ken Watts, Tseshaht’s Operations Manager. A community meeting was held at Paper Mill Dam on Aug. 8 and more than 50 members were in attendance making important decisions regarding the next steps for Tseshaht. The old Somass Hall is to be torn
down; an event that will take place in the near future, said Watts, though no date has been set. A working group is being established to spearhead the next phase of planning for construction of a new hall. The committee will be made up of a representative from each of the family groups of Tseshaht. Watts said it was sad that the Somass Hall would be gone, but community members have a lot of really good ideas about what should replace it. One idea is to salvage as much as possible from the old building to be used in some way in the new. Floor boards, for example, which hold the memories of the many events that have taken place at Somass Hall, could be used for picture frames, Watts said. The heating system is relatively new and in good shape, so that could be used in the longhouse, for example. Continued on page 2.
Inside this issue... Haahuupayak welcomes new principal.....................Page 2 Ahousaht man killed in car crash...............................Page 3 Traditional education the way of the future.............Page 7 Community & Beyond.................................................Page 8 Tourney, camps prepare athletes................................Page 9
The Nuu-chah-nulth territories are nestled in the most incredible stretch of temperate rainforest, with an immense and intricate array of life. Our people developed reciprocal relationships with all of our natural ‘resources’ while striving to keep in balance with our environment. One of the most powerful partnerships we have is with the cedar tree. Carvings have always played a huge part in our culture, from the practical purposes of the dug-out canoe to the ceremonial roles of our headdresses, to the record-keeping of our great totem poles. All of these practices teach us about our relationships with natural and supernatural worlds. With the revival of traditional carving on the West Coast, we have new generations of artists inspired to transform raw wood into visions of an ever-changing cultural identity. This will be the second year that the Tla-o-qui-aht and Ucluelet territories will be hosting The Carving on the Edge Festival, a unique celebration of our region’s rich cultural history of the wood carving arts and its re-emergence through various contemporary fine art forms. The goal is to encourage the growth of the carving community and to offer opportunities where people can learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding of the coastal traditions of carving. From Sept. 15 to Sept. 25 there will be a wide variety of events and activities with something for everyone who loves
carvings, from visiting families to experienced carvers. This year’s 10-day festival features two fine art wood carving shows, traditional Canoe-building, tool-making and design workshops, an evening of legends and storytelling, and several handson wood carving events. We are working in partnership with local galleries, businesses and municipalities to create a Carving Map, available at information centres and businesses, that will guide local residents and visitors to public carvings at the festival’s various venues and local highlights. The “Cedar Tree of Life” First Nations Fine Art Show will be hosted at the Wya Welcome Centre at the TofinoUcluelet junction from Sept. 16 to 25. A wide range of carvings and carvers will be in the show, including Tim Paul, Gord Dick, Calvin Hunt, George Hunt Jr., Ray Sim and Stanley Sam, among others. An opening ceremony will take place on the evening of Friday, Sept. 16, which everyone is welcome to attend. Some works will also be shown at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet during the same timeframe. During the opening weekend there will also be First Nations Carving Workshops held at the Wya Welcome Centre on two-dimensional and threedimensional design, tool-making, canoebuilding, and storytelling. This is a valuable opportunity for emerging artists to learn best practices from some of our area’s master carvers, including Tim Paul and Calvin Hunt. Continued on page 5.
Carvers will share their knowledge at the Carving on the Edge Festival 2011. Pictured are carvers George Hunt Jr, Tim Paul, Joe Martin and Ben David. If undeliverable, please return to: Ha-Shilth-Sa P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2
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Haahuupayak welcomes a new principal By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tseshaht—Haahuupayak school has a new principal and she will be familiar to many in the territory. Kailee Carr of the Charlie Swan family of Ahousaht has taken over the reins from outgoing principal Trish McAuley. Carr is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a masters of education administration and leadership/curriculum studies. She is certified to teach high school chemistry and general science. Carr had been living in Boston with her husband Gavin where she also taught. She returned home this summer and volunteered at the Tlu-piich Games where she learned from fellow Ahousaht Wally Samuel that the position at Haahuupayak was open. While she was excited about the possi-
Kailee Carr of Ahousaht is the new principal at Haahuupayak school. bility of working for the school, she took a while to think about whether she would be the one best suited for the position. Carr had always thought she would one
Fundraising efforts underway Continued from page 1. Some have suggested the longhouse could be utilized as an interim meeting space in the short term while a new hall is constructed. Watts said it’s generally understood that it will be a few years before a replacement building can be built. In the meantime, Tseshaht administration is looking into the cost of renovating the longhouse, covering the fire pit and adding an extension for storage of such things as tables and chairs. Watts said the cost of the renovation would be a tenth of the cost of building a new hall. Administration said it is conscious of the need to retain the cultural significance of the longhouse, so renovations have to be handled in as sensitive a way as is possible. He said once a hall is built, then the longhouse would be returned to its original state. Watts said they would try to secure funds for this renovation by Christmas. The main thing about building a new hall, said Watts, is that it has to be community driven, just the way the Somass Hall was built those many years ago. There will be lots of volunteers needed,
not only to swing hammers when the time comes, but to plan and raise funds for the project. A meeting of the working group is scheduled for Sept. 16. There’s a lot to be decided about a new hall. Where will it be built, for example, and how big it should be. Currently there are two other meeting spaces that house events at Tseshaht. The cultural centre on Highway 4 is a small space for events of less than 20 or so people. Maht Mahs gym, howeve,r is extremely large for mid-sized gatherings. But until a working group can meet, the only thing to do is try to raise funds. “The building is not going to pay for itself,” Watts said. He thanked Tseshaht Market for providing the venue for the car wash, and volunteers Len Lindstrom, Cecelia Jensen,Martin James Watts,Vienna Lamb,Tyrone Marshall,Rosemarie Watts,Cody Gus, the “announcer,” all of the customers and Mike Watts for clean up and counting the money. The car wash raised $546.42, with a grand total of $727.42 for the week of car washes going into an account at BMO with proceeds going towards a new hall.
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day like to work at the school, but she didn’t think it would be so soon in her career. She’s young, passionate about the work of educating young minds, she has an open heart, is willing to listen, work hard and can learn fast, Carr told Ha-Shilth-Sa. “I wanted to apply thinking that I was the strongest candidate,” Carr said. So after a good, long think, she threw her hat into the ring. From there it was a whirlwind of activity, applying for the position, meeting with the board, learning that she had been chosen for the job on Tuesday Aug. 30, and then, the next day, heading to the school to start planning for the new year. Carr said the staff at Haahuupayak have been extremely supportive of her during these busy days. She credited McAuley for the many great things she did for the school, and was grateful that the former principal took time to come back to the school to help Carr as she got to know her new environment. Carr plans to take September to build relationships by listening to people about their individual hopes and goals for the school. There are a lot of people who are very invested in the success of the school, Carr said, and there is a lot of support as she transitions into her new role.
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Ahousaht fisheries manager killed in U.S. car crash By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Angeles, WA–A two car collision has claimed the life of Ahousaht Fisheries Manager Darrell Campbell, 49. The accident occurred Aug. 25 shortly after 8 a.m. and only minutes after Campbell and his relatives landed in Port Angeles, WA. from Victoria, B.C. aboard the MV Coho ferry. Campbell was the front seat passenger in a 2008 Ford Ranger pickup. He and his cousin Angus Campbell, 57, were on their way to Neah Bay. Also along for the trip was Angus’ 18-year-old daughter Sophie, who was riding in the back seat. Just 5 miles (8 km) down the road from the ferry, a 1996 Isuzu Rodeo headed in the opposite direction crossed the center line, crashing head-on into the truck. The vehicles struck with such force that each ended up on opposite sides of the road, both vehicles mangled almost beyond recognition. Darrell Campbell died at the scene while Angus and Sophie sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to Harborview Hospital in Seattle. Father and daughter both suffered broken bones and other traumatic injuries. Sophie, suffering from blood loss and an injury to her lung, fought for her life in the Intensive Care Unit for a day or two after the accident. Angus suffered a broken hip, femur and knee. Sophie’s injuries include a
crushed pelvis, broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Both are on the road to recovery. The driver of the Isuzu, Steve Boyd, 48, of Port Angeles, is reported to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. He suffered less serious injuries and was transported to Olympic Medical Centre in Port Angeles, where he was treated then booked into Clallam County Jail. Boyd is being investigated for vehicular homicide and two counts of vehicular assault for his role in the collision. State Patrol reports Boyd blew a 0.120 percent blood-alcohol level 95 minutes after the accident. The legal blood-alcohol Breathalyzer limit for the state of Washington is .08 percent. Clallam County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John Troberg told a judge that Boyd had a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge dating back to 1982, but no other criminal history. If convicted Boyd could face a standard sentence of four to five years. Angus Campbell has since been transferred to a hospital in Victoria, B.C. where he will begin rehabilitation. Sophie’s condition has improved but she faces more surgery to repair her pelvis. She remains in hospital. Darrell Campbell was laid to rest in his home community of Ahousaht on Aug. 30. He leaves behind his wife Janice, his children and beloved grandson, as well as brother, sisters, extended family and his community.
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Nominations for provincial award are open ‘til Sept. 19 If you know someone who is a champion for multiculturalism in your community, nominate them for a 2011 provincial Nesika Award. Nominations are now open for the awards, which recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that make outstanding contributions to promoting cultural diversity and Aboriginal heritage in B.C. Winners in each of the three categories receive $5,000 to acknowledge and support their achievements, to be donated to an organizational program of their choice. The provincial Nesika Awards-now in their third year-promote the inclusion of people of all cultures, and honour and respect the role that diverse families play in holding our communities together and keeping our province strong and vibrant. This year, the province has added a business category to the awards. This will recognize corporations, credit unions and small and mid-sized businesses that incorporate respect for diverse cultures into their business philosophy. Nominations for this year’s provincial
Multicultural Nesika Awards close Monday, Sept. 19. You have until then to nominate the multiculturalism champions who have made a difference in your life or community. Nesika (pronounced Ne-SAY-ka) is Chinook jargon for “we, us, our.” It comes from a trade language used by many different Aboriginal linguistic groups along the West Coast of North America. Since 1990, B.C.’s Multicultural Advisory Council has promoted crosscultural understanding and respect throughout the province and sponsors the Nesika Awards. The award winners are selected by an independent jury and will be announced during B.C.’s Multiculturalism Week, Nov. 13 to 19. One-quarter of the people in B.C. are self-identified visible minorities, and five per cent identify as Aboriginal. Nomination forms for the 2011 Provincial Multicultural Nesika Awards, and previous winners and nominees can be found at www.embracebc.ca/embracebc/community/nesika_awards/index.page ?WT.svl=LeftNav
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Nuu-chah-nulth carvers featured at festival Continued from page 1. “We have to save what we have left,” said Paul of the workshops. “I was taught that the greatest art of all is the art of giving. Don’t keep it to yourself. Pass it on. You have to keep it alive.” There will also be a market of cedar
weavings, medicines, and carvings. Contact us if you wish to arrange a table. Tla-o-qui-aht canoe carving brothers Joe Martin and Carl Martin will be teaching Traditional Canoe Building in Tofino over a 10-day workshop in downtown Tofino at 316 Main St.
The agility and durability of our finelytuned West Coast canoes is definitely something worth learning more about. Their immense experience in carving dug-out canoes for communities up and down the coast is sure to intrigue participants. People are welcome to sign up for the complete 10 days or on a daily basis by calling 250-726-5062. There will be an evening of Legends and Carving with First Nations carvers on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Eagle Aerie Gallery in Tofino. Family carving classes will be held on Tofino’s village green on Sept. 24. This festival was born out of local
community members who love their carvers, with a steering committee of First Nations and non-First Nations artists. The festival strives to create collaborative artistic spaces where both traditional and contemporary art forms can be celebrated. There are many ways for local artists to get more involved. Contact the festival coordinators at carvingfest@gmail.com and please check out updates and more details on our website www.carvingedge.ca or Carving on the Edge Festival on facebook. See you there!
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Nominations still open for NEDC business awards The deadline is looming for nominations to the Nuu-chah-nulth Economic Development Corporation’s Aboriginal Business Awards. Nominations must be in by Sept. 16. The NEDC Aboriginal Business Awards celebrate the accomplishments of Nuu-chah-nulth businesses, NEDC clients and Aboriginal businesses within the Nuu-chah-nulth region. This year the awards will honor businesses in five categories. A committee will review the nominations and select the recipients in accordance with the awards’ criteria. The awards will be presented at an awards
ceremony celebrating aspiring entrepreneurs and Aboriginal business in the region. Whether the nominee is a small business owner or a sole proprietor running a business out of your home, managing a large staff of a community-owned enterprise, or is growing a business from the ground up as an entrepreneur, these awards will recognize and celebrate that achievement.Recipients are honored at an awards ceremony. For information on the NEDC Aboriginal Business Awards contact NEDC, or view online at http://www.nedc.info/awards
Project Coordinator: Community Planning for Aquatic Resources %iiha= tis/ c^ iinaxi= nt is seeking a Project Coordinator to coordinate project operations and staff. To carry out project activities, to ensure deliverables are met and to ensure reporting requirements are met. The Project Coordinator will have 100 days to complete the project and will report to Ehattesaht Manager and be based in Zeballos, British Columbia. Project Deliverables: Develop a vision for the community-based fishery that includes a shared understanding of the mission, values, and goals. Recruit a steering committee to guide the visioning process. Project coordinator to plan and host 3 community meetings. Build an information base to support development of a community-fishing plan. Compile mapping and resource information, including fisheries locations, abundances, and existing allocations, into central database. Conduct research into the Nation’s population, demographics, and capacity, past participation in the fishery, training and infrastructure/equipment needs. Using community vision and information base above, set clear and specific management measures for community-based fisheries. Form a working group made up of fishermen, elders, Ha’wiih, and an Uu-a-thluk biologist to help determine how and where fishing will take place, who will participate, and what exclusions will limit the fishery. Include goals for conservation, rehabilitation, monitoring, and enforcement. Based on the above management objectives, develop community-based fishing plans for up to 3 fisheries. Support working group to meet and report back to Chief and Council, Ha’wiih, and others about the fishing plans. Indicator: Up to three fishing plans created reflecting community vision. Increase the capacity of steering committee members, Chief and Council, administration, staff, and Ha’wiih to participate in negotiations. Two-three training courses delivered in the Ehattesaht community, including conflict resolution, collaborative decision-making, and communications skills. Qualifications Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent required; Excellent mathematics, English, verbal and written communications skills. Computer literacy and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and internet communications. Proven Project Management Experience Have an understanding of traditional and modern fisheries management systems Maintain a valid BC driver’s license Rate of Pay: To apply submit your resume and handwritten cover letter to : %iiha= tis/ c^ iinaxi= nt 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. Qualified Ehattesaht may be given preference.
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Traditional education: The way of the future Submitted by Johnnie Manson When I was younger I was fascinated by stories from my mother and my elders. They would tell me the lessons they were taught by their grandparents. Respect for elders and their knowledge, and respect for Mother Nature was paramount. These teachings are our history. I think traditional Nuu-chah-nulth knowledge and educational practices provide the best path to the future; a future where we manage our resources sustainably and to meet our needs. According to Marlene Atleo, researcher at the University of Manitoba, the Nuu-chah-nulth educational practices were based on generosity. Those who knew of a practice described or conducted it for the benefit of a community. One example of this generosity is the story of Umeek, the first Ahousaht whaler. The excerpt below is based on oral history, as well as research conducted by Marlene Atleo: 1 “The whale drew near as if listening. Umeek instructed the paddlers to wait until he had placed his harpoon before they paddled. Umeek watched the whale until just the right moment to place the harpoon. He acknowledged the whale with a prayer, respecting him, for such are the reciprocities between human and animal beings for they are related.” Phillip Drucker, in his study of Nuuchah-nulth society called “The Northern and Central Nootkan Tribes,” noted that it was a chief’s responsibility to provide for his people. Whale hunting techniques and rituals were kept in the chief’s fami-
ly and passed down orally. According to Drucker, this information was so detailed that in historic times Ahousaht chiefs were able to resume whaling four generations after the last hunt. Today, Uu-athluk is working hard to keep such forms of information sharing alive. Uu-a-thluk has recorded and preserved digital stories told by Uu-a-thluk brings elders and youth together to help transfer knowledge between generations. Pictured Elders. These here, Huu-ay-aht youth and elders during Uu-a-thluk's first feasting project. digital stories dis“Grandfather would tell us stories at cuss the importance of Iisaak (respect sons from them. For instance my mother, bed time, and I would never hear the with caring) and Hishuk ish Tsawalk – Dorothy Manson, observed her late ending of that story. The next night we meaning we are all one. They also confather Oliver Manson conducting such a couldn’t wait to hear that story again tain important traditional knowledge prayer: and he would never say to us, ‘I told about the environmental and cultural “I went up to him and asked him what you that story before’…he would just importance of such plants as stinging net- he was doing; he told me that he was begin that story again.” tle. Such traditional information is impor- cleaning a deer (our dinner). He saw me According to Huu-ay-aht elder, Ben tant in strengthening traditional views of crying and told me, “Don’t cry, this is Nookemis, “Our teachings are all within natural resources. how we live.” Then he began to pray. He How a nation interacted with the envitold me he was thanking the deer for sac- our culture and you need to know the language to understand the culture.” ronment was shaped by its Ha’wiih. rificing his life to feed us.” Today, Uu-a-thluk recognizes the However, Ha’wiih didn’t do all the huntOral instruction was the most imporimportance of traditional learning opporing, fishing, and berry picking. tant way to educate a Nuu-chah-nulth tunities. During the Science Venture According to Phillip Drucker, Ha’wiih child. Instruction began as soon as a gave permission to community members child was born. Babies were taught while camps, organized and delivered by Uua-thluk and the University of Victoria, to hunt or fish. Prayers were offered after they were feeding. According to Rosie young children are encouraged to recona successful harvest. Children would Swan of Ahousaht, “We were taught that often observe these prayers and take leswhen you talk to them while they are eat- nect with elders, who teach them coning they will swallow cepts such as Hishuk ish Tsawalk. what you are saying with Nuu-chah-nulth names for marine anithe food that nourishes mals and natural resources are also used during these camps and youth and elders their bodies.”2 are often seen gathering and preparing As a child grew, so too traditional foods. Uu-a-thluk is working did the number of people hard with Nuu-chah-nulth communities involved in its education. to help re-establish the hands-on learnGrandparents, aunts, and ing once integral to families. uncles would build toys These hands-on learning experiences for children, such as included expectations that grew along bows, arrows, cedar bark with the children. Parents could often be hats, and harpoons. heard to remark, “What a fine thing you Children were told stories will be when you grow up to be a big that entertained and edustrong man.” cated. Margaret Andrew has fond memories of such tales.
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Easy access to good food a goal for communities Submitted by Matilda Atleo Senior. Community Health Development Worker What is food security? Food security is when all people, at all times, have access to nutritious, safe, personally acceptable and culturally appropriate food. People do not have food security when access to food is limited or uncertain because: • Food is not affordable • Their income is low • Transportation is lacking • Food distribution is inadequate • Choice is inadequate Evidence has shown that family poverty leads to an ailing health status in children, poor nutrition, dental prob-
lems, learning disabilities, chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular and diabetes) and even suicide (Dieticians of Canada, 2004) Today, Aboriginal youth and young adults have diets very different from their parents and grandparents. Aboriginal peoples are consuming greater amounts of non-traditional fats and oils in their diet. The contemporary diet has replaced traditional foods with supermarket foods (e.g., processed and ““junk foods), many of which are of low nutrition. What are some of the Community based approaches to food security? •Community Kitchen • Community Garden • Good Food Box Program/Food Coop • Support your local store to bring in fresh produce
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To all Hesquiaht First Nation Members. A General Membership Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Italian Hall at 4065 6th Ave. Port Alberni BC. Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Agenda items include: Budget 2011/2012, Audit 2010/2011 and Membership. Please contact Lisa Sabbas, council secretary at 1-866-6701181 or email: hesquiahtmembership@hughes.net for more information. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is inviting nominations for the BC Aboriginal Business Awards. Deadline is Sept. 22. From the small business owner operating from a home to a large joint venture enterprise, the BC Aboriginal Business Awards recognize and celebrate business achievement in the province's Aboriginal business community. Award categories include Young Femail Entrepreneur of the Year; Young Male Entrepreneur of the Year; Joint Venture Business of the Year; Community-owned Business of the Year; Business of the Year (1 to 2 person enterprise; 2 to 10 person enterprise, 10 or more person enterprise).For information visit http://www.bcachievement.com/aboriginalbusiness/info.php or contact the BC Achievement Foundation at 604-261-9777 or 1-866882-6088 or info@bcachievement.com
Community Beyond
Carvers Show
Sept. 15 to 25 Tofino Carving on the Edge: Contemporary Wood Carver's Show to be held at the Shore, 316 Main Street, downtown Tofino daily from noon to 6 p.m.Opening:scheduled from Thursday Sept. 15 7 to 9 p.m. Carving on the Edge Festival can be reached at carvingfest@gmail.com or call 250-7252421. Website is www.carvingedge.ca Passing on Traditional Knowledge
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Tofino and Ucluelet Junction Passing on Traditional Knowledge of Canoe Building is a 10-day workshop with Joe Martin and Carl Martin held daily noon to 6 p.m. To be held at WYA Welcome Centre at the Tofino and Ucluelet Junction as part of the Carving on the Edge:Cedar Tree of Life Festival. Carving on the Edge Festival can be reached at carvingfest@gmail.com or call 250725-2421. Website is www.carvingedge.ca
Memorial Potlatch
Oct. 15 Tsaxana
A Memorial Potlatch for Brenda Johnson and James Johnson Sr.'s late sons, Jake Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Brenda's mother: Ester John, late Patrick Johnson Sr., and nephew Samuel Johnson, Suzie's late son, relative of Franks of Tla-o-qui-aht. Brenda Johnson and family & Johnson family will be hosting. The event will take place at the Tsaxana reserve near Gold River, in the Big House starting at 2 p.m. For more info, please contact Brenda at 250-283-9264. We hope to see all family and friends. This is an open invitation to all.
Memorial Potlatch
Nov. 19
Campbell River Carving Workshops
Sept. 17 and 18 Tofino and Ucluelet Junction Workshops on design, tool-making, storytelling at To be held at WYA Welcome Centre at the Tofino and Ucluelet Junction as part of the Carving on the Edge: Cedar Tree of Life Festival. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carving on the Edge Festival can be reached at carvingfest@gmail.com or call 250-7252421. Website is www.carvingedge.ca First Nations Fine Arts Show
Sept. 17 to 25
Tofino and Ucluelet Junction
If you, a friend or a family member have faced discrimination, abuse or wrongdoing at the hands of a police officer and you don’t know how to report it or are scared to report it, you can contact the Commission for Public Complaints at 1-800-665-6878. These calls are not handled by the police and they can assist you in filing a formal complaint.
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To be held at WYA Welcome Centre at the Tofino and Ucluelet Junction as part of the Carving on the Edge: Cedar Tree of Life Festival. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening: Sept. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vandors sought. Carving on the Edge Festival can be reached at carvingfest@gmail.com or call 250725-2421. Website is www.carvingedge.ca
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 250-332-5301 8,000 Sacred Drums
Wed, March 21, 2012 Vancouver, BC 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Location Oppenheimer Park, 488 Powell Street. Bring your drums, rattles as we will gather together to drum prayer songs for our people, our earth... our environment...for all that is going on in our heart. We will pray for peace for indigenous people around the world, suffering from war. We will pray for our children, our youth and families. We will share ceremony for our earth, for our people, and all people around the world. The first great ceremony was held March 21, 2004 in Temoaya, Mexico and there will be drum circles joined around the world on the Spring Equinox continuing every year until 2012.”
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Sports and Recreation
Tourney, camps prepare athletes for 2014 NAIG The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council is pleased to announce that registration is open for Aboriginal youth teams to participate in the inaugural 2011 BC Aboriginal Provincial Basketball Championships, Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, hosted by the Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert. Male and female teams comprised of Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) youth are invited to compete for the BC Aboriginal provincial title in the following age categories: 14U (born 19972001); 16U (born 1995-1996); 19U (born 1992-1994). Medals to be awarded to the top three finishing teams in each division with the gold medal teams also awarded with limited edition Provincial Championship Nike N7 hooded sweatshirts. This Basketball BC sanctioned event is
part of the province-wide series of BC Aboriginal Provincial Championships and Sport Development Camps presented by the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council with the support of the province of BC and Nike N7 Fund. Events provide a unique opportunity for Aboriginal athletes and coaches from First Nations, Métis chartered communities and friendship centres to gather and participate in events that promote sport excellence while celebrating cultural unity and pride. With the Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in sight, the provincial championships and development camps have been established to support athlete and coaching development in Aboriginal communities and will eventually serve as the events by which athletes and coaches are chosen to represent BC.
The $150/team registration fee includes tournament entry and daily lunches provided to athletes and coaches on tournament days. Contact event coordinators Farley Stewart or George Sampson to register via email aboriginalbasketball@gmail.com or call 250-627-1717. Registration closes September 30, 2011. For more information on the 2011 BC Aboriginal Provincial Championships and Sport Development Camps and to access registration information and forms, please visit the Partners Council website at bcaafc.com/initiatives/asrpapartners-council or contact Lara Mussell Savage at teambc@bcaafc.com. The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) was established as a collaborative community health and social development initiative of the BC
Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, First Nations Health Council and the Métis Nation BC. The overarching mission of the Partners Council is to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people across British Columbia by supporting and encouraging physically active communities and by expanding access to sports and recreation opportunities. The Partners Council has established six regions across BC inclusive of the Northwest, Northeast, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island. This structure brings together community sport, recreation, physical activity and health leaders from within each Region to establish committees, set priorities and create annual plans for advancing sport, recreation and physical activity in their area.
Application process re-launches for sport programs Applications are now being accepted to help local sport, municipalities, Aboriginal and community organizations increase sport opportunities for British Columbians of all ages and abilities. The Local Sport Program Development Fund provides grants of up to $2,000 for sport programs that aim to increase access to British Columbians. This could include opportunities such as clubs establishing a youth division; a new sport program that requires specialized equipment or coach training; or a club that wants to introduce their sport to local schools. Since 2008, $251,728 from the Local Sport Program Development Fund has been distributed to 69 B.C. communities, benefiting over 8,500 British Columbians involved in sport. Quick Facts: • $100,000 in provincial funding is available through Local Sport Program Development Fund. • The application period runs from Sept. 1 to Oct. 3, 2011. A second application period will be launched January 2012. • Successful applicants receive grants up to $2,000.
Submissions are due by Sept. 16
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Applications are assessed according to the following criteria: • Submitted by an eligible applicant using the supplied application form. • Align with the purpose of the grant and acceptable use of funds. • Show a commitment to partner with other community groups and organizations. • Demonstrate commitment to increasing participation in organized sport activities. • Demonstrate commitment to delivering programs by qualified instructors(NCCP, first aid). • Innovative programs that fit the needs of the participants and the community. • Show a plan for sustainability of participation in sport in the community. • Show community matching capacity (in-kind or cash). • Capacity to complete the outlined program and meet the goals and objectives. Learn More: Find out more about the Local Sport Program Development Fund: http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/local _sport_development_fund/
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Local sports groups can apply for grants up to $2,000 from the Local Sport Program Development Fund.
Old traditions put into practice Continued from page 7. Children were encouraged to practice shooting bows and arrows, making baskets and other activities. They were praised for their efforts. By the time children reached puberty, they were expected to understand how to use and manage their resources. They were expected to become working members of Nuu-chah-nulth society. Young men began accompanying older men on hunting trips. Young women began to learn how to process and prepare animals such as seals, whales, and salmon. Chiefs were taught important rituals for attracting salmon runs and whale carcasses to their beaches. They were taught to respect these animals because they were related to them. Today, Uu-a-thluk strives to use the traditional practice of oral instruction followed by practical demonstration. Uua-thluk offers internships that allow Nuuchah-nulth youth hands-on experience in subjects ranging from capacity building to fisheries management.
Three fisheries interns were hired this summer – Tina Halvorsen, Renee Charlie, and I. A fourth intern, Damon Rampanen, has been working with Uu-athluk since 2010, assisting with the capacity building program. The fisheries interns have been involved in projects vital to assessing and managing fisheries stocks, such as helping to construct the counting fence for Henderson Creek, located in Uchucklesaht territory. These internships have provided invaluable training. Past intern Sabrina Crowley, of the Uchucklesaht Tribe, has been working as a full-time associate biologist with Uu-a-thluk since January of 2009. She has worked on various projects, which have strengthened Nuu-chahnulth access to and management of fisheries, such as escapement surveys conducted in the Moyeha River located in Ahousaht traditional territory. Ultimately, the shape of the education system – and our natural resources – belongs in the hands of Nuu-chah-nulth families. As we have seen, high commu-
nity involvement in the education system had amazing results for our ancestors. They were able to shape the world to meet their needs. Technical and traditional education will allow us to shape fisheries management to meet our current and future needs. Johnnie Manson is a Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation member and a fisheries intern with Uu-a-thluk. He is returning to Simon Fraser University in the fall to pursue his degree in Anthropology. Article Sources: 1 Atleo, M. R. (2009). Understanding Aboriginal Learning Ideology Through Storywork with Elders. Alberta Journal of Educational Research. Vol. 55, No. 4: 453-467. 2 Rosie Swan, Ben Nookemis, and Margeret Andrew were interviewed and recorded for the NTC website. These interviews are available under the cultural stories tab at http://www.nuuchahnulth.org/culture/cul-
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Deadline approaches for Common Experience Payment applications First Nation residential school survivors need to be aware of the looming deadline for applying for a component of compensation due to them under the Residential School Survivors Settlement Agreement. Many Nuu-chah-nulth-aht have applied for the Common Experience Payment (CEP), but there are more who have yet to be encouraged to sign up for the funds. “There’s a fair amount of band members that have [applied], but a few that haven’t,” said Gary Dawson-Quatell, a Resolution Health Support Worker with the Quu%asa program run through the mental health department of the Nuuchah-nulth Tribal Council. Some are “sitting on the fence,” he said. Dawson-Quatell, who prefers to be known by his Native name, T’lakwadzi, said that there is no way of knowing just how many Nuu-chah-nulth-aht have applied for funds because the process is completed online. But he assures he is doing his part in getting the information about the CEP to the community and urging them to apply before the Sept. 19 deadline. “We’ve really pumped the [deadline] date at gatherings,” T’lakwadzi said. The Common Experience Payment is just one part of the 2007 federal government compensation agreements aimed at providing some restitution to Canada’s former residential school students and their families. Through the Common Experience Payment, federal cash allotments are distributed to approved applicants providing financial compensation for what T’lakwadzi calls “wrongful acts of mental abuse.” He said anyone having spent time in residential school is eligible for CEP. If an applicant is approved for the CEP, the settlement is $10,000 for the first year of school and $3,000 each year enrolled thereafter. T’lakwadzi said there have been problems within that system of compensation with what he calls the “missing years.” He said that Canada holds countless documents archiving details about who went to residential school and the years they were enrolled. But because documents get destroyed or have disappeared from archives, he fears some survivors might not be awarded the total amount of funds they are entitled too. The CEP acknowledges generally that the residential school system failed Indian children. Those survivors that experienced acts of sexual assault or endured long-term physical pain and suffering because of residential school can go through an Independent Assessment Process [IAP] and hearing, thereby increasing their compensation claim. There is still another year before the deadline for the IAP. T’lakwadzi confirmed that some Nuuchah-nulth-aht have applied for an IAP hearing, but he said some are reluctant to go through the process. T’lakwadzi said some people feel
shame in disclosing abuses from that time. And some are overwhelmed by the paperwork involved. The trauma of having to re-live past hurts is another deterrent for applicants, especially those filing an IAP and having to provide verbal testimony to an adjudicator, said T’lakwadzi. “They’re re-living it, and re-telling the whole story is a very traumatizing thing,” he explained. But while difficult, T’lakwadzi said the process can also promote the healing of historic wounds. “It can allow them to start walking forward,” he said. However, while T’lakwadzi said the IRSSA initiatives are needed, he also said the federal process is not without flaws. “These deadlines are ridiculous,” he said, referring to next month’s CEP deadline and the September 2012 deadline for submitting an IAP request. “I think that this whole system is very oppressive, but it’s what Canada has agreed to by way of compensating our people,” he said. “To most Indigenous people in this country, the compensation does not and will not even equate to the injustice which took place at those schools,” T’lakwadzi explained. “However, saying that, it is a gesture of acknowledgement from Canada.” When asked for additional information about the CEP, Genevieve Guibert, spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, referred Ha-Shilth-Sa to the government Web site. On the site it states that 96 per cent of the 80,000 estimated former students eligible for CEP have received a payment, while many other applications remain in a state of review. Canada has approved nearly $1.6 billion in funds for CEP, with the average applicant estimated to receive $20,000. Those approved for CEP have their application processed within an average of three weeks. The site also states that to be considered eligible for funds, an applicant must have enrolled in an Indian Residential School recognized under the IRSSA. Furthermore, former students who attended Indian day schools, as well as applications regarding a person that was deceased prior to May 30, 2005, will not be considered. T’lakwadzi said former day school students, or ‘day scholars’ as they are called, should not be exempt from the IRSSA initiative as many of those students were also abused. T’lakwadzi said a workshop aimed at gathering input from the community regarding the need for day scholar funding approval is planned for Nuu-chahnulth-aht in September. To apply for CEP before the Sept, 19 deadline, please go to www.servicecanada.gc.ca or call 1-866-699-1742. Nuu-chah-nulth can also access information regarding CEP and IAP by contacting Gary Dawson-Quatell [T’lakwadzi], Nuu-chah-nulth Resolution Health Support Worker, at 250-724-3939.
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Birthdays & Congratulations August 5 – Happy Belated Birthday Harvey. From brother Marvin and family. August 11 – Happy Belated Birthday Tom Lewis Sr. Love your family. August 7 – Happy Belated Birthday Marlene. Love Marvin, Pearl and kids. August 8 – Happy Belated Birthday Sarah & Martha. Love uncle Marvin, auntie Pearl and cousins. August 15 – Happy Belated Birthday sister Dorothy. Love sister Pearl and family. August 15 – Happy Belated Birthday sister Dorothy. Love sister Victoria and family. August 15 – Happy Belated Birthday aunt Dorothy. Love Lisa, Jamie, Mike, Marvin Jr, Violet, Darius and Cait-Lyn. August – Happy Belated Birthday Jamie. Love Ma & Pa, Violet, Mike, Marvin Jr and Aunt Nancy. August 16 – Happy Belated Birthday Hammy Watts. Love from cousin Pearl, Marvin and family. August 16 – Happy Belated Birthday Hammy Watts. From Wilson’s. August 16 – A Belated Happy 34th Anniversary Fay and Bruce Tateham. From Marvin, Pearl and family. August 23 – Happy Belated Birthday Jacob Potter. Love auntie’s Dorothy, Victoria, Pearl, uncle Dick, Marvin, Peter, Doug and all cousins from Wilson family. September 10 – Happy Birthday sis
In Memory
In Memory of my Dad Thomas Dick May 6,1916 – August 8,1995 In Our Hearts We thought of you with love today. But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday. And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake. With which we’ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our hearts. Love from Catherine T. Watts & Family
Linda Marshall. Love brother Marv and sister-in-law Pearl. September: Happy Birthday Bro Doug W. Love sis, bro Marv and family. Happy 8th birthday to my beautiful daughter Janae Kyla Heayven TatooshSam for Sept. 13. Love mom and your brother Robert. Happy 8th birthday for my granddaughter Janae, love Grandma Betty.
Klecko’s - +ekoo The family of Chief Wickaninnish –George Edward Frank of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation–extends our heartfelt Kleckos to all who prayed for George while he was in intensive care for 8 days at Royal Jubilee Hospital. It is a great honor to know and realize just how much people from all over care. We would like to thank especially friends from Alberta, Washington, and Texas. Your prayers and lit candles meant everything to us. This proves that power of prayer really works and has given us strength and realization what an important and loved man George really is. There is a huge amount of people out there we especially would like to thank. First responders, paramedics, nurses, and doctors. The list to thank you all is very long and we know that you all know who you are. Thanks to our family and friends who provided comfort food to us in our time of need. Also thanks for reminding us to eat to keep up our strength. We also would like everyone to know that your prayers for Wickaninnish (George) haven’t gone unnoticed. We cannot help to mention that the chain of prayers for Wickaninnish was very powerful, and we are most grateful that he survived this very scary dilemma. We also would like you all to know that Wickaninnish is well on the road to recovery at his home in Esowista/TyHistanis. Klecko Nellie Joseph and Family.
DIABETES EDUCATION CENTRE West Coast General Hospital Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays 8 AM – 2 PM 250 724-8824
Sept. 8, 2011 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 11 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 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.
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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 Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness 250 591 6552 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
Kevin Hanna Professional Facilitator
Are you the crab in the bucket that wants out? Contact me for a complimentary consultation 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 Do you need a business plan?
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.
PH 250 890-0297 dagit@telus.net fax: 250 890-0296
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20 years experience working with First Nations Entrepreneurs
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. 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. run-about boat, 50 hp Mercury motor, and trailer, needs some work. Moving. Price is right. $950.00 obo. For more info call 724-3049.
Artists
Tattoos by Rick Call (250) 724-4931
STEVENSON COMMUNITY CONSULTANT
David Stevenson BA, BPE 138 Pritchard Road. Comox, BC V9M 2T2
Accommodations
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
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
4563 Dogwood, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y3Z8 (250) 724-6831
House of Win-Chee Aboriginal Fashion
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. FOR SALE: Cedar woven belts. $350.00 Call Diana Amy Thomas at 778-440-0085
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.
Accommodations
Volunteer
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. FOR RENT: Southend Nanaimo Upper House for Rent Sept 1st. 3bdrm + den. Include fridge,stove,dishwasher, washer,dryer,yard and parking. Does not include utilities. Small pet negotiable with p/d. Required is references and d/d. No parties no smoking(outdoors only). Call after five pm or leave a message 250585-6065.
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.
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
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.
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