Ha-Shilth-Sa October 23, 2008

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Resignation sends process into tailspin By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ottawa–The sudden resignation of Justice Harry LaForme as Chief Justice of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has many wondering about the future of the historic initiative. The truth and reconciliation component was a cornerstone of the residential school settlements package, and many believed that it was a critical step in rebuilding the relationship between first peoples and Canada, whose assimilation policies, including the residential school system, so damaged Indigenous societies across the country. In his resignation letter, LaForme cited an “incurable problem” that may lead to the ultimate failure of the endeavor. LaForme was in a power struggle with the two other commissioners, he said, who refused to recognize his authority. He accused the two commissioners of not wanting to deal with the reconciliation part of the mandate while they were dealing with the truth. Dr. Michelle Corfield, the vicepresident of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, said the commission was designed to deal with both truth and reconciliation together. “You can not have one without the other. If we as Canadians are to move forward on this issue in our history we have to deal with reconciliation.” But the demonized commissioners, Jane Brewin Morley and Claudette Dumont-Smith, have denied LaForme’s charges in that regard, and defended their position that the commission was not set up with a hierarchical structure. All of them were equal, they insisted. The Assembly of First Nation, a architect of the residential school package that included compensation for survivors and the establishment of the commission, had insisted upon three commissioners, said National Chief Phil Fontaine. “We never contemplated that there would be one commissioner [who] was more important than the other two commissioners.” Continued on page 3.

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BC leaders weigh in on Pound remark By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Vancouver–Shawn Atleo, the regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations (BC) has joined his voice to the chorus of the many calling for the resignation of Richard Pound as chancellor of McGill University. Pound, who is the former vicepresident of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, was quoted in a French language newspaper referring to the original inhabitants of North America as savages. The remarks came as he attempted to defend China, the IOC’s choice to host the Summer Olympics, whose reputation is severely tarnished by human rights abuses and its treatment of Tibet. “We must not forget that 400 years ago, Canada was a land of savages with scarcely 10,000 inhabitants of European

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descent, while in China, we’re talking about a 5,000-year-old civilization,” he told La Presse. His point, he has said, by way of dismissing the controversy now swirling around him, which he has called “manufactured”, was to say that a society in its infancy, like Canada’s, has to respect a country with a long history, like China’s, and not think it can dictate to them or have all the answers to their problems. The “savages” comment came in August, but a complaint made to the Olympic ethics committee by an Aboriginal rights advocacy group has brought it to the fore. “I am deeply offended,” said Atleo. “Mr. Pound’s comments, regardless of context, are disturbing, void of any historic evidence and highly inappropriate for a university chancellor. His comments are racist and derogatory.” Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Tom Happynook said he didn’t know if he should be shocked or

astounded by Pound’s statement. “I find it remarkable that a man of such stature in Canada, a chancellor of one of the top universities in this country, could make those comments.” Happynook said that over many generations a great effort has been made to build a relationship with Canadians that is meaningful and mutual “and for someone like Mr. Pound to come out and say that we were just savages when the newcomers arrived in this country is absurd.” Native societies were well established and well grounded in values and teaching that are still brought forward today, he said. “You just have to look at our technologies that we had to see that we were well organized in our communities and our societies, whether it was whaling, fishing, hunting. The technologies that we created may have been simplistic in design, but were very effective and we were not savages. It’s absolutely incorrect.” Continued on page 3.

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Fire destroys First Nations sawmill responded to the call but were unable to prevent the blaze, fueled by acetylene, oxygen and propane tanks stored nearby, from destroying the main mill building and equipment. “Some of the secondary equipment including loaders, chippers and those outside of the main building appear to be salvageable” said Chief Thompson. The Ditidaht sawmill has been something of a success story, not only in terms of First Nation and non First Nation employment, but in terms of sawmills that have been able to “survive the industry downturn”. Starting up in 1996 and turning towards a “custom cut” market, the mill has been supplying clients with products milled to will be scheduled starting the particular first week of November 2008. their specifications for the past Please contact your local nurse 10 years. “While our annual if you have any questions. output is not large,

A fire has destroyed the Ditidaht First Nation sawmill. The mill is located near their community, located at Nitinaht Lake on Vancouver Island, and provided employment to approximately 30 people. “It appears the fire started in the machine shop portion of the mill” said Ditidaht Chief Jack Thompson, “possibly from an electrical source”. The loss is estimated to be in the $3 million range. An investigation is underway to determine the precise cause. Fire fighters from the nearby village

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CBT says to Nations ‘Help us to help you’ By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tofino–There are exciting projects taking place in Clayoquot Sound thanks to the staff of the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) and the work of community volunteers. Newly hired executive director, Curtis Cook, said committees working for the CBT have been busy seeking proposals from the community groups who need help in their good work for the region. The Board of Directors is set to announce newly approved CBTfunded projects in December. The call for projects ended in late September. More than 28 applications for funding came in totaling $166,000 worth of funding requests. There is $65,000 available to fund projects that meet criteria in the following five categories: marine and aquatics, terrestrial, community development, cultural and education. Nine of the proposals are from First Nations or from groups that have strong partnerships with First Nations. Proposals from schools working on Nuu-chah-nulth language preservation is one type of proposal the CBT board of directors might consider for funding. Continued on page 3.

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something in the range of 7 million board feet per year, it has enabled us to find markets at a time when sawmills elsewhere have been closing down “Chief Thompson said. “This is a tragic loss to a community that has little else in the way of sustainable employment opportunity” he said. But success had not come easily for the Ditidaht who have had to struggle to maintain a log supply adequate to meet their potential sales. This, despite the fact that truckloads of logs from the surrounding tree farm license operations drive by their doorstep daily. Negotiations for a sustainable log supply were underway with the Province at the time of the fire. Nitinaht Lake is located on the west side of Vancouver Island adjacent to the world famous West Coast Trail of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, and the Carmanah Provincial Park. Approximately 250 people live on the Nitinaht Reserve.

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New E.D. ready to learn Truth commissioners at odds with reconciliation Continued from page 2. Committee members heading up each of the five categories will review the applications and make recommendation packages to the board of directors who will make final selections on the winning proposals sometime in December. Winning projects will receive funding in January 2009 and will have a year to spend their grants. “I would love to see more first Nations participation on the advisory committees,” Cook said. “Important decisions are made in terms of how money is spent in the region; it would be good to make their voices stronger and help us make better decisions, too,” he added. Cook said he would love to be invited to community events so that he can learn, make connections and get involved with the people. “We have an open door here and at our board meetings and we try to hold board meetings in the communities,” he said. The public is welcome to come and share their ideas with the CBT. Cook has been at the helm of CBT for less than 10 weeks. He grew up in Ottawa and gradually made is way West working on the Conference Board of Canada, which is a non-profit business and economics research organization. He went on to Alberta where he worked in economic development. This job also took him to communities in British Columbia where he occasionally worked with First Nations people. He said he sees the CBT as an opportunity for two-way

communication, but it’s not being capitalized on. “We’re a better organization when we have the voices of the community,” he said. Cook admits that the lack of communication has caused a lack of awareness of the CBT’s work, purpose and role in the community. “We are here to support the community,” said Cook. He explained that the federal government provided a $12 million fund intended to uphold the spirit and intent of Clayoquot Sounds UNESCO Biosphere designation. “We manage the fund, help it grow and it’s used in the communities,” he went on. Proceeds from the fund are used to support projects, initiatives and events in the communities of the biosphere; projects that support the principles of sustainable development, culture, education and science. Besides the upcoming community projects, Cook says the Board of Directors will soon be making decisions about three core priority projects for 2009. The Healthy Food, Healthy Communities project, if approved, will focus on issues around nutrition, access to traditional foods, diets and much more. The second project is the Youth Biosphere Advisory Council and the third is the construction or acquisition of a suitable space for the CBT and its various programs and projects. “We have tons of scientific material about Clayoquot Sound gathered over the years and we have no place to put it where people can access it so it’s all in storage,” said Cook.

Continued from page 1. There had been only a handful meetings of the group since they were appointed in June, but the disintegration of their relationship was swift. They resorted to communicating through emails through intermediaries, reports say, and by September were sitting down with a mediator to solve an impasse, the judge perceiving the two women were determined to outvote him at every turn. LaForme’s resignation seemed to come as a surprise, however, and First Nations leadership and citizens, that had invested so much faith and hope in the process, have become quickly jaded by it. Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage has called for the dismissal of the remaining commissioners. “First Nations have lost confidence in the commission as it is presently constituted,” he said. Dr. Corfield too wonders if it’s not better to start from scratch. “I think we have to take a step back and see how we appointed those commissioners in the first place. I don’t believe the process, in and of itself, was meant to put the best people forward. I think we have to review the selection process of the commissioners and we as First Nations have to have active participation in that selection process…. If we are to move forward, we have to make the process of selection as transparent as possible. And in that transparency a deep trust can be attained.” Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Tom Happynook gets emotional when speaking about residential schools and the people they harmed, and the terrible legacy the schools left with subsequent generations. He said, putting the politics aside, at the centre of the storm are those survivors, and he is concerned that they will once again be the ones carrying the pain. “I’m worried about our people, our residential school survivors. I worry deeply,” he said. He has come to wonder if the truth and reconciliation process is another step towards healing or whether it’s just going to reopen wounds. The resignation of Justice LaForme is not helpful, he said. “It has been a long and arduous journey towards building trust for our residential school survivors to even come forward to tell their stories, to even come forward to accept the [compensation], and to listen to the [government] apology on June 11. I think they were difficult decisions for our Nuu-chah-nulth residential school survivors.” He said to see another legal obligation towards First Nations in Canada fall apart “is just a reflection of just the sordid history in our relationship over the past 500 years. We can’t even come together to move a process along toward getting to the truth of the residential school policy and legacy.”

Happynook is concerned that residential school survivors are being used as pawns in political games. He calls for action from both the Canadian and First Nations leadership to ensure that the legal obligation of a truth and reconciliation commission is fulfilled and in the best interests of the residential school survivors. Fontaine said his most urgent priority now was not to let the process unravel and to find a replacement for LaForme. Fontaine has denied LaForme’s accusations that the AFN tried to influence the hiring of commission staff, including the executive director after LaForme chose not to renew the contract of Bob Watts in that position. Watts is the national chief’s former chief of staff. “There has been absolutely no interference,” Fontaine said.

Pound calls controversy manufactured Continued from page 1. He said the original peoples had laws, responsibilities and teachings that ensured that individuals weren’t just responsible for themselves. And these laws and responsibilities created well functioning communities and societies. Happynook said people with the stature of Chancellor Pound need to be very careful in their statements because ordinary Canadians think their statements are true. “These kinds of statements take our relationship that we are trying to build between Aboriginal people, the first people of Canada, and Canadians, a step backwards. “We don’t have our history being taught in the schools. We don’t have our history being promoted by the provinces or the federal government, so when someone like Chancellor Pound comes out and says that we were savages, people are going to believe it, and that’s wrong. That is not appropriate to do, and it’s not the intelligent thing to do. It is just wrong.” Atleo too is worried about the damage Pound’s statements have done to Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal relations. “While we are reaching out to postsecondary institutions and the education systems to strengthen relations with Aboriginal communities, it is of great concern to me that an individual holding high office in an institution of higher learning would make such inappropriate and racist remarks.” He called upon Pound to do the honorable thing and resign. Dr. Michelle Corfield, vice-president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, agreed. “As a chancellor of a university in Canada it is absolutely disrespectful…to be brutally categorized as savages. He should resign as chancellor today.” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs said Pound’s resignation would show a measure of genuine remorse and reconciliation, and Premier Gordon Campbell has called on Pound to apologize and make amends. “It’s a disgraceful comment.”

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By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Anacla—Spencer Peters was never happier than when he was taking part in his culture, either by singing his many family songs or standing on his beach to welcome visitors to the shores of his hahoulthee, said Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Tom Happynook, a relative and a friend. Peters, Huu-ay-aht’s Tyee Ha’wilth Tliishin, passed away suddenly on Sept. 28 at the age of 59. His funeral was held at the House of Huu-ay-aht Oct. 3, attended by hundreds of family, friends and Nuu-chah-nulth-aht that respected the man and his prominent seat among the Nuu-chah-nulth chiefs. Rev. Simon Dennis presided over the final farewell to the man who has been described as humble, compassionate and caring of his family, his community and his people. He said Tliishin’s memory will live on in the stories that people will tell about him. “This man has many stories,” Dennis said. Happynook said late Spencer Peters didn’t travel much, preferring to stay close to home where he was very much aware of the development that was taking place in his territory. He was a strong advocate of Huu-ayaht being recognized as the legitimate government ruling over that land. And yet he always pushed for continued friendly relations with the neighboring Bamfield community, seeing each other’s successes as advancement of a common goal. During his life Peters worked as a logger at Sproat Lake, a fisherman beside his father and grandfather, and spent his final years as a member of the Huu-ay-aht treaty committee working toward the realization of a vision, the settlement of a treaty brokered with Canada and British Columbia, said Huuay-aht First Nations Chief Robert Dennis. Peters was a thoughtful, patient person

Tliishin: Man and Chief to have at the treaty table, said Dennis, taking time to think issues and concerns through so that decisions made would be the best ones for his people. “It would sometimes take quite awhile before he would make a decision on something,” said Dennis. “He was never reactionary to anything that would come up spontaneous at a meeting. A lot of times he would say ‘Leave that with me for awhile. I’ll think about it. I’ll mull it over.” Dennis performed the eulogy for late Spencer Peters and said Tliishin was never afraid to seek the advice of others before making decisions. And he relied on the words of his elders to ground his decisions in tradition and wisdom. Tliishin was instrumental in forming the Huu-ay-aht elders group. Dennis and Tliishin were boys together; first cousins who grew up spending time as friends. Dennis remembers young Spencer as being adventurous in a ‘What’s this world like?’ kind of

way, and, chuckling, described him as mischievous at times as most adventurous boys are. But as is the lot of young Nuuchah-nulth boys who would grow to be head chiefs, Tliishin’s responsibilities to his people were trained into him over time. He comes from a long, impressive line of chiefs. His great, great, great grandfather was Chief Atsik, and his great, great grandfather Chief Nook-miis. His great grandfather was Peter Nookemus. His grandfather was Jack Peter, and Arthur Peters was his father. Late Spencer Peters was deeply knowledgeable about his ha-houlthee, including the traditional place names. Plus he had an incredible memory for events, Happynook remembered. “From my own experiences,” said Dennis, “I used to be quite amazed how he could talk about different places and know the names, know where the rich marine resource areas were, where the good hunting grounds were. Even the simple things like where the berries are, or were you could get good soil to make red paint. He was just incredible, his ability not to refer to any kind of documentation. He was just full of things, and nine times out of 10 he would be just right on.” Dennis said it was the traditional teachings of chiefs that were at the root of that deep knowledge. “Their teachings are passed from generation to generation and it’s taken very seriously in what they do and how they do it,” he said. In his latter life, Peters liked his hockey. He was a Toronto Maple Leaf fan, both during their heyday and as the team slid in fortune and esteem. “True blue, even though they hit the

skids and were the bottom team in the league,” said Dennis. Once on a side, Tliishin was a faithful, faithful man. Tliishin could also cut through all of the distractions to find the nugget of an issue, putting things simply by boiling down complex issues to their essence. Chief Dennis remembered during discussions with McMillan Bloedel when Peters told their representatives ‘What you take out of my ha’houlthee, you must put back in.’ His thinking was well advanced in terms of sustainability even then, said Dennis. In fact, a great part of Tliishin’s legacy will be the restoration of his hahoulthee, and, in particular, the Sarita River, the heart of the Huu-ay-aht nation. The river that once teamed with salmon was all but destroyed, until Tliishin and others came to its rescue. “When we were in interim measures negotiation there was no deal unless there was a chapter addressing that issue,” said Dennis. Now the community is beginning to see the fruits of that effort, with the return of chinook, coho, and chum stocks. Wildlife is also beginning to flourish, with an elk replanting of the territory. “He pushed for that.” “As a leader, in my view, he was a few steps ahead of most of us,” said Dennis. “Really visionary.” He could be a task master as well. “When he wanted things done he would tell people to ‘Just do it. Get it done. Let’s get this done.’” He was instrumental, for example, in getting the House of Huu-ay-aht built and really took time to consider the best and safest place for the people to gather. “He was very aware of some history. The Pacheena Bay community was hit by a tidal wave over 200 years ago and it wiped out that village, so naturally he didn’t want to see this happen again.” So he arranged for the location for the House of Huu-ay-aht to be in a safe place in the event it was needed as a shelter in a disaster, like an earthquake or if a tsunami hits the area again. Tliishin cared about people. Continued on page 7.

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Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna Lewis George announces that the hereditary chiefs of Ahousaht are providing a bus for Ahousaht youth to use to travel to sports tournaments and other events.

Ha’wiih surprise youth with gift of new bus By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Ahousaht–“We need to invest in our youth. We need to be in their corner and support them in healthy, active lifestyles,” said Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna Lewis George. Maquinna spearheaded the effort to get Ahousaht youth their own bus so that they can travel together safely to their sporting events and other activities. On Oct. 16, following an Uu-a-thlucksponsored youth workshop, Maquinna told an assembly of Ahousaht youth the exciting news. “We (Ahousaht ha’wiih) want to help you with your activities and tournaments. We want you to live a long, long time,” he told them as he encouraged them to keep up their athletic interests. Maquinna acknowledged that it’s hard for many families in Ahousaht to get out of Tofino for sporting events with limited access to transportation. With a new bus, teammates can travel together from the remote community to tournaments and elders living in town can be transported to gyms to cheer the youth on. Maquinna told Ha-Shilth-Sa that it was during the North American Indigenous Games that he and his wife, Cathy paddled the last four hours to Duncan with Ahousahts. “We had a really good time, but we couldn’t stay due to work and family obligations,” he recalled. He watched the sporting events on APTN and noticed that Team Saskatchewan was doing very well. “They were winning everything. They had the best athletes,” he said. “Then I heard their leader say that they paid for travel, meals and entry fees for their youth so that they could be at the games and focus only on being athletes. They invested in their youth in a big, big way,” he noted. Maquinna said it was important for Saskatchewan’s leaders that the kids stay in school, “and they didn’t demand that they maintain an A or B average. All they had to do is stay in school,” he said. In an effort to combat alcohol and drug issues in his home community, George led the muchpublicized effort to get treatment for the people that were willing to go. “We spent more than $100,000 sending people to Esperanza,” he said. And while the effort had some positive effects, he thought about trying a different tactic, to focus more on prevention. “To reward kids for living a healthy lifestyle seems worth trying,” he said. Tom Campbell is an Ahousaht basketball dad. The single father drives his sons as far away as Prince Rupert for basketball tournaments and noticed that many of his sons’ teammates or supporters do not have rides or even gas money to go to events. According to Maquinna, Campbell and coach

Rick Lindholm often bring their players to tournaments at their own expense. Because sports are such a positive pastime for youth, Maquinna said the current travel arrangements for Ahousaht’s youth are unacceptable. There are only three conditions for young users of the bus: stay in school, no drugs or alcohol during tournaments, and to stay healthy and involved in sports. Ahousaht ha’wiih have paid the first year’s insurance on the bus. They advised the community that it would be up to them to encourage the adults to get the class 4 driver’s license required to drive the bus. The community must also fundraise for maintenance, repairs and next year’s insurance for the bus.

Couple celebrates 40 years together By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tofino–Bill and Anne George sat at the head table of the Tofino Community Hall smiling and hugging their guests as they approached the couple to congratulate them on their 40 anniversary. The couple’s grown children helped to decorate the hall in shades of blue and white and pitched in to serve dinner to their friends and family Oct. 11. Like a wedding reception, guests would occasionally clang spoons to make the couple kiss during the dinner, and they willingly obliged. Among the highlights of the dinner were the funny stories shared by members of the family. Ron Hamilton, after seeking permission to tell the story, said he went with the couple and others to Expo ‘86 in Vancouver. Once there he recounted for the group a story about an elderly woman who made extraordinary claims about her accomplishments in life. Without saying her name he mimicked the woman, repeating some of the things she said to him. Anne cut in, saying, “I know who you’re talking about!” Continued on page 6.

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Are Ucluelet harbour crabs safe to eat? Submitted by Katie Beach Uu-a-thluk Central Region Biologist The Story So Far: Since June of 2008, Ucluelet First Nations’ Fisheries and Uu-a-thluk staff have been surveying crabs every two weeks to better understand the crab population in Ucluelet Harbour. What did we discover so far? First, we noted an abundance of crabs in the early summer. Through June and July, we averaged about 62 crabs per survey with about 46 “keepers” (hard shelled males) each time. But in August we were less successful, trapping only eight keepers out of 22 in total. September saw similar low numbers. At that time, we also noticed that the shells were softer and there were more female crabs. Further surveys will allow us to draw some conclusions about this “soft shell” period and the crab population overall. A second goal of the study was to look at metal contamination. Most Nuu-chahnulth consume food that they purchase from stores or restaurants. However, many Nuu-chah-nulth are increasing their consumption of local seafood because it is more economical, has greater nutrient value, and provides a tangible connection with Nuu-chah-nulth culture and diet. Because of past activities in Ucluelet Harbour which include logging, milling, fish processing,

fuel docking, mining, and sewage disposal, people want to know if any of the metals associated with these activities have contaminated their food. Metal toxicity can lead to various health problems, including confusion, pain in muscles and joints, headaches, short-term memory loss, gastrointestinal upsets, food intolerances/allergies, vision problems, chronic fatigue, and reproductive problems. Because these symptoms are vague and cannot be used for diagnostic purposes alone, other factors need to be considered. In her research paper, Environment and Contaminants in Traditional Food Systems of Northern Indigenous Peoples, Dr. Harriet Kuhnlein, Professor of Human Nutrition at McGill University, explains that the first step in determining whether or not a food is safe to eat is hazard identification: What food contaminants might cause adverse health outcomes? Next, a study should aim to estimate and evaluate options for dealing with the risk. Finally, a program should be put in place to manage that risk. In order to determine if Ucluelet Harbour crabs are contaminated, we took tissue samples from survey crabs and sent them to a lab in Surrey for a toxicological analysis. The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust funded this portion of the study. The toxicological analysis focused on the levels of mercury and 32 other metals in the crabmeat. So far, the lab has analyzed six samples composed

Bill and Anne share an emotional moment with their children.

Friends and relatives share stories and laughter Continued from page 5. To his embarrassment, he learned that the woman he was speaking of was a close relative of Anne. Years later the story is still funny to the family. Hamilton shared a song from his Hupacasath home for the happy couple. Bill’s brother Maquinna Lewis George announced the men would be singing one of Anne’s all-time favorite songs, but before they started he told the group just how much she loved the song. “It’s her favorite Indian song and she would sing and sing…Bill would have to keep kissing her to shut her up,” he laughed. Anne laughed before she and other Ahousaht women danced to a popular celebration song. Family member Jack Little thanked the George family for all they’ve done over the years for their people. “You allow the kids at Maaqtusiis School to use your song and dance and you’re always there for family and community,” he said.

He thanked Anne for always being there to lead the ladies in their family dance at big gatherings. He recalled how much his late in-laws loved the Kingfisher Dance and asked if it would be performed at one of their family functions. Not only did Bill say yes, he sent his son and daughter up north to represent the George family at the gathering. Anne is a well-known artist in the area and has been known to donate much of her work to causes like Wah nah jus Hilth hoo is (Meares Island court case). Little congratulated the couple on 40 years of marriage saying, “I look forward to coming back in 10 years!” At the end of the evening Bill and Anne stood with their son and two daughters. Each told of how proud they are of their parents and of all that they’ve taught them over the years. They presented their parents with a hand-beaded glass float seated on a hand-carved pedestal.

of three crabs each. Preliminary Results: Ucluelet Harbour crabs contain very high levels of arsenic, (ranging between 6.09 ug/g or ppm to 12ppm), but are within safe levels for all other metals. When asked about the seriousness of arsenic toxicity, local naturopathic physician, Dr. Jeannie Doig, mentioned that most arsenic toxicity cases go undiagnosed. Symptoms can affect all organs of the body, especially the nervous system. At the beginning stages, people may experience tingling in the legs. Long-term exposure can lead to lung, skin, and liver cancers as well as other serious organ complications. What Does This Mean for Nuu-chahnulth Nations? Although the concentration of arsenic was high in Ucluelet Harbour crabs, this is not necessarily a reason for concern. According to Luc Pelletier of the Bureau

of Chemical Safety at Health Canada, you need to consider the concentration of contaminants in the food and the rate of consumption of that food in order to determine the level of exposure for a given period of time and thus the risk. So don’t panic! The benefits of eating local foods tend to outweigh any potential contamination concerns. Ucluelet Harbour crabs contain extremely high levels of calcium, as well as high levels of zinc and iron. These alone may play a protective role against the contaminant toxicity. We plan to conduct this research again this fall to see if the trend persists. If you would like further information, or would like to participate in dietary intake interviews, please contact Tad Williams at 250-726-2416 (ext 223) or Katie Beach at 250-726-5229.

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Tliishin made history when he stood with Chief Robert Dennis in the BC legislature as he spoke to the elected members there on the Maa-nulth Final Agreement that was introduced in that parliament in 2007.

Community remembers respectful, caring chief Continued from page 4. “I knew Spencer all of my life and found him to be a very interesting person and always took time out to talk to people,” said Tseshaht Chief Councillor Les Sam. “I don’t think there was ever a place where Spencer didn’t stop and talk to me when I bumped into him, and I always thought that was a quality that he had. Spencer always treated me with the utmost respect and took time to talk to me at every occasion when we met. He was very respectful that way. He acknowledged people.” He was humble, said Dr. Michelle Corfield, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council vice-president. He carried himself as a chief, she said, always present, always giving encouragement. “He was a good guy,” she added. “I knew Spencer as a friend of the family who was a good friend to my grandma, a great friend to my mother and an excellent friend to myself in that he always would phone and reassure me, provide me guidance and support.” He was a true believer in family, she said, and the importance of staying connected. Happynook said that Spencer and

Nora raised three beautiful, caring children, and through them his goodness continues. He has left a strong legacy of ha’wilthness with son Derek. “The teachings have been passed along.” (Soon after his passing, Tliishin’s chieftainship was passed to his son Derek in a transfer ceremony with the Barkley Sound chiefs held at the Tseshaht administrative building and presided over by Tseshaht Chief Councillor Les Sam.) The late Spencer Peters was surrounded by family when he passed away at his home in Anacla. He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents Jack Peter and Nina Jack, his maternal grandparents Jackson Peters and Maggie Cootes, his parents Arthur Peters and Aggie Jack, his sisters Emily, Sharon and Loretta Peters, brother John Peters and nephews Patrick Peters (Ramsey Isle) and Herbie Nelson. Spencer Peters is survived by Wife Nora Peters, sons Derek Peters (Irene Williams) and Arthur Peters, daughter Jacquie Mack (Shawn Mack), grandchildren Tiana Peters, Natasha Mack, Justine Mack and Olivia Peters, sisters Jane, Theresa and Elaine Peters and brother Steven Peters Sr.

TSESHAHT MARKET FULL SERVICE GROCERIES, GAS BAR, HOT FOODS, SNACKS AND SO MUCH MORE! Hours of operation - 7:00 am - 10:30 pm Phone: 724-3944 E-mail: tseshahtmarket@shaw.ca Web address: www.tseshahtmarket.ca

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Child princess returned to Tseshaht territory By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Broken Group Islands–The sea was calm and the lichen-draped evergreens danced softly on the small island–a gentle welcome for a royal Tseshaht child who was being re-interred by her people nearly 200 years after she had died. Tseshaht Chief Councillor Les Sam said the remains of the child, and another set of partial remains, had been in the care of Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM) since the early 1970s after they had been removed from their resting place by people who were not Tseshaht. The remains of the child were found in a wooden box carefully placed by her people on a beautiful, small island. Remnants of a felt-like fabric, probably made in Europe, said Grant Keddie, curator of archaeology at RBCM, clothed the child in death. The fabric, in fragile condition, still had tiny glass beads, buttons and metal thimbles sewn on as decoration. The small burial box was no larger than a standard-sized microwave oven; it also contained hundreds of beautiful glass beads in shades of green, red, amber and blue. Some of the beads were painted with patterns and were likely made in Europe or China. It is the large number of beads, considered a luxury to First Nations during the 17th century, found with the remains that led both scientists and Tseshaht leaders to believe that the child was likely the daughter of a ha’wilth. The burial box was removed from its burial place in the early 1970s when, according to Keddie, an unnamed couple handed it over to the RBC museum. Keddie said the couple heard stories about the burial box. They believed that so many people knew about the burial

site and its contents that they feared it would be stolen by looters. Around the same time, the museum received a second set of partial human remains that had been disinterred from Tseshaht burial grounds. The second set of remains is believed to have been female, fit in a box barely bigger than a large shoe box. Recognizing the sensitivity around such issues, the RBC museum paid for a ‘forgiveness’ potlatch later in the 1970s. In subsequent years they offered to return the remains, but Tseshaht leadership needed time to consult with elders and make the appropriate arrangements to properly re-inter the remains. On Sunday, Oct. 19, a small delegation, including Tseshaht Chief Councillor Les Sam, Luke George, Councillor, Elders Willie Sam St. and George Clutesi, youth Brenden Sam, Darrell Ross Sr., Tseshaht staff, RBC museum staff, and Parks Canada employees, took part in a solemn ceremony, returning the remains to their burial spot for the first time in nearly four decades. A white cardboard box containing the child was rowed ashore and placed on the rocky beach where archaeologists and Tseshaht men attempted to reassemble the contents of the wooden burial box. During its stay at the museum, the contents of the box had been removed, inventoried and stored in smaller, individual containers. Tseshaht elders wanted everything put back as it was before the grave was disturbed, but discovered cracks in the 200-year-old box that might allow beads to fall out when it was moved back to its original resting place.

Photos by Denise Titian

Tseshaht’s Darrell Ross carries the container that transports the burial box and items that came in that box when removed from its original burial spot in the 1970s by a couple who were attempting to protect the materials from looters. They decided to reassemble the contents in the steep, confined burial chamber. Archaeologist Denis St. Clair and Keddie assisted with the proper placement of the remains based on historical records. In the meantime, Tseshaht elder Willard Gallic sat nearby on a rock, quietly praying to himself. He said he

Glass beads that were found with the remains of a young girl in a burial box in the 1970s led scientists and elders to agree that the remains were that of a child of a Tseshaht ha’wilth.

asked the Creator to tell the ancestors that the little one was back where she belonged. He also prayed that no harm befall those that were righting a wrong. Gallic said it was important to follow careful protocol. Tseshaht elders believe it is nuu-mok, or taboo, to handle human remains and disturb burial sites. “We don’t want harm to come to the people or their families that are here today and so we will brush everyone off,” he said, referring to a spiritual cleansing ceremony. The delegation traveled to another island where they carried out the same ritual of respect in returning the second ancestor’s remains to her final resting place. When everything was back in place, a cleansing ceremony was performed and the packaging materials and spruce branches were burned right on site. Chief councillor Sam said he can’t fathom why people would want to rob graves. He hopes that all remaining gravesites will be left alone and that the newly re-interred will be left in peace. The Broken Group Islands are part of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Parks staff have a program in place where known gravesites are mapped and checked regularly. Tseshaht leadership have authorized Parks Canada to reinforce vulnerable gravesites to keep them from being robbed. Keddie suggested the placement of weather-proof notices in gravesites might be a deterrent to grave robbers. Such signs could warn people they have entered a gravesite, informing them that is in offence under the Archaeological Protection Act to disturb or remove the contents. “We want grave robbing stopped,” said Darrell Ross. “The laws of all governments should be stronger to protect all burial sites and should allow for stronger Tseshaht management of the Broken Group Islands rather than government management,” he said. Said Chief Counsellor Sam “Tseshahts can be assured that our ancestors are now at rest at home where they belong and that the Tseshaht governance will take measures to ensure the protection of burial caves, arceological sites and title areas of the Tseshaht people.” Tseshaht’s Willard Gallic sits alone and prays while the remains of a young Tseshaht 17th century princess, removed from her burial site decades ago, is re-interred in Broken Groups Islands on Oct. 18.

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APTN launches new season of Rabbit Fall The paranormal meets the police beat as the hit TV series Rabbit Fall launches its second season on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and SPACE. The show stars Gemini-nominated actor, singer, songwriter and playwright Andrea Menard as Métis cop Tara Wheaton who works in the remote northern Canadian town of Rabbit Fall. But there’s more to the crimes she’s solving than meets the eye, as she discovers supernatural elements are at work in the town. Rabbit Fall premiered on APTN in the fall of 2007 and immediately became one of the network’s most popular prime-time programs. The show’s allstar cast also includes Gemininominated actors Peter Kelly Gaudreault and Peter Stebbings and up and acclaimed Canadian actor Kevin Jubinville as Wheaton’s nemesis on the police force. “We’re excited about the launch of the new season of Rabbit Fall,” said Jean LaRose, APTN Chief Executive Officer. “The program shows the amazing writing, acting and production

talent within the Aboriginal community. As Canada’s only national Aboriginal broadcaster we’re pleased to be able to showcase such high-quality programming that is reaching such a broad audience.” Rabbit Fall will broadcast on APTN Tuesdays at 10:30 pm ET / MT and on SPACE at 10:00 pm ET. Season two, produced in association with SPACE, premieres October 28. About APTN: September 1, 2008 marked the nineyear anniversary of the launch of the first national Aboriginal television network in the world with programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples to share with all Canadians and viewers around the world. APTN is available in approximately 10 million Canadian households and commercial establishments with cable, direct-tohome satellite (DTH), telco-delivered and fixed wireless television service providers. APTN does not receive government funding for operations but generates revenue through subscriber fees, advertising sales and strategic partnerships. APTN broadcasts

programming with 56% offered in English, 16% in French and 28% in Aboriginal languages. For program schedule or for more

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Working for the children Four British Columbians and two B.C. organizations are receiving recognition for their excellence and exceptional efforts benefiting children and youth around the province. The 2008 Representative for Children and Youth Awards of Excellence recognize recipients for their commitment to and focus on improving the lives of vulnerable children. Award winners are being recognized at a dinner on Monday, October 20th, during the 2008 Champions for Children and Youth Summit in Vancouver. “I am so very pleased to turn the spotlight on these champions through our Awards of Excellence,” said Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. “These individuals and organizations were nominated by their peers, families and others that see their incredible work every day. Too often, those working to ensure children’s wellbeing are unsung heroes. We are honored to be part of celebrating their achievements.” Award recipients are: Advocacy Award of Excellence: Mr. Fred Ford, Victoria Cultural Heritage and Diversity Award of Excellence: Mr. Peter Thomas McKay, New Aiyansh Innovative Services Award of Excellence: Fir Square Combined Care Program at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, Vancouver Service Provider Award of Excellence: The After Hours Program (Team Members) Ministry of Children and Family Development, Fraser Region Youth Leadership Award of

Excellence: Ms. Bacilia “Cia” Ramirez, Vancouver Life-time Achievement Award of Excellence: Dr. Lois Jean Hlady, Vancouver Nominations for the awards were reviewed by an independent panel of respected community members. The Representative was assisted in the judging by Mr. Sandy Cooke, former executive director of Covenant House Vancouver and current Vice Chair of the Federation BC Youth In Care Networks; Ms. Janet Austin, CEO of the YWCA Vancouver; and Chief Betty Patrick of the Lake Babine Nation. The Champions for Children and Youth, 2008 BC Summit is being held at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver Monday October 20th and Tuesday October 21st, 2008. For more information on the Summit and the Representative’s Awards of Excellence, visit www.rcybc.ca. “The Summit will examine broader influencing factors of well-being with the clear and emphatic purpose of improving vulnerable children’s lives,” said Turpel-Lafond. “While we are looking beyond our borders to explore excellent holistic approaches that better the lives of children and youth, it’s important to also recognize the great work being done here at home.” The Representative for Children and Youth is an independent Officer of the Legislature, who champions the fundamental rights of vulnerable children and youth, and improvements in the delivery of services.

The Woodward Workshops in First Nations Law and Governance Knowledge Sharing Series Join lawyers from one of Canada’s leading Aboriginal law firms for a series of high quality, low cost workshops on various essential law and governance topics that directly impact First Nations and their citizens.

Workshop 3: Tax-Opportunities for First Nations Topics to be covered: • Available Tax Exemptions: On and Off Reserve • Creating Wealth: On-Reserve Property Taxation, First Nations GST and Commodity Taxation with guest presenters: Ken Medd, Finance Canada and Manny Jules, First Nations Tax Commission Nov. 5, 2008 Hosted at: Riverwalk Cafe 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30, lunch included Registration deadline: Oct. 31, 2008 Contact Dawn O’Maley at dawn@woodwardand company.com or (250) 383-2356

Workshop 4: Specific Claims–What’s Next? There is new urgency from Canada to settle specific claims, including new monies for compensation and legislation establishing the federal Specific Claims Tribunal. At this workshop, Woodward and Company lawyers and specific claims researcher Neil Vallance will provide a review of specific claims and the steps required to prepare and file a specific claim submission. The presentation will provide an overview of changes to the specific claim regime as a result of the new Specific Claims Tribunal Act, and how the new regime affects claims that are in process. It will also provide attendees with information about government financial assistance for bringing specific claims. Nov. 13, 2008 Hosted at: T’Sou-ke First Nation 2154 Lazzar Rd., Sooke, B.C. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30, lunch included Registration deadline: Nov. 10, 2008 Contact Dawn O’Maley at dawn@woodwardand company.com or (250) 383-2356

The deadline for submissions to Ha-Shilth-Sa is Oct. 31.

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Dealing with holiday blues Submitted by Ann Murray For many of us, the holidays aren’t always merry. Here are 10 ways to address the holiday blues. The pressure over the holiday season to be merry and bright can be overwhelming. For those who suffer from the holiday blues and especially those going through a difficult transition such as loss of a parent or spouse, or divorce or illness the season represents an obstacle course over emotional pitfalls. Here are 10 ways to address the holiday blues and when you should seek additional help. Don’t cover up your feelings. It’s just fine to calmly let friends and family know that you just aren’t feeling the festive spirit this year. Allow them to be supportive or to give you the option to opt out of particular events. This is particularly important if you are grieving a loss. Set reasonable expectations. A lot of the pressure from the holidays can stem from perfectionism. It’s just fine to buy pre-prepared treats at the store, use a gift-wrapping service or take other shortcuts. Delegate tasks to other family members if you don’t feel up to cooking the turkey or planning a family gathering. Take time off from the holidays. Don’t feel that all your time has to be focused around the season. Get out to a park. If you live near a multicultural area it can be refreshing to spend time in shops and restaurants that aren’t as likely to over-emphasize the season. Don’t over-spend. Financial worry is not something you need to add to your stress levels. Your family and friends will appreciate simple cards or a homemade craft. Avoid over-indulging. Excess food can leave you feeling uncomfortable and with extra pounds to lose after the holidays. Alcohol is a depressant and

can make a difficult time even worse. Get enough rest. Lack of sleep makes everything more difficult. Don’t put all your energy into one day. There is time to celebrate at a different time of year and failing to enjoy one particular day on the calendar is not an indication of how the next year will be. Ask for help. Change your traditions and do something newly meaningful to you. For some people volunteering can give meaning to a holiday that has begun to feel meaningless. Others begin the tradition of curling up by the fire and television with a stack of DVDs unrelated to winter at all. The sky is truly the limit. And one additional tip: If you are grieving a loss this season you may be surprised at how difficult it is to get through the holidays when every tradition reminds you of the person or relationship that is no longer a part of them. One thing that helps some people is to take a morning or afternoon to make space to truly grieve by visiting a gravesite or looking over old photos with a box of tissues available. It s fine to take that space rather than just carrying on as if nothing has changed. While the holiday blues are something to address in smaller ways, depression can be much more serious. If you experience several of these symptoms or the blues for longer than the few weeks of the holiday season consider consulting a professional such as your family doctor. If you suffer from persistent sadness, withdrawal from regular social activities, slowed thinking or response, lack of energy or interest in things that were once enjoyable, excessive worry about finances or health, frequent tearfulness, feelings of worthlessness or helplessness, weight changes, pacing and fidgeting, changes in sleep patterns (inability to sleep or excessive sleep), inability to concentrate, staring off into space (or at the television) for prolonged periods of time, visit your local health clinic.

To Ahousaht Band Council: We would like to thank the Ahousaht band council for helping our family out in Vancouver when Wayne Seitcher was very terribly ill in the Vancouver General Hospital. We were all in a very bad state having to hear Wayne Seitcher had to have to had open-heart surgery and considering we had very little money only enough to get to Vancouver. Until Clifford Seitcher phoned the Ahousaht Band and heard that the Council would help us out and they did we are very very thankful for that Many many thanks to all of the generous members of the Ahousaht Council who helped we really needed then. Wayne Seitcher is doing better slowly day by day. Kleco Kleco Wayne Seitcher Thanksgiving Sunday, October 12th, 2008 was a beautiful and wonderful day. I am very THANKFUL for all that I have: Love, Life and Happiness. Angus, Sophie and Adam did an excellent job cooking our dinner, Angus made the stuffing and gravy (mmm..delicious), Sophie and Adam did the potatoes and vegetables, she even made apple crisp for dessert (yum). It was so neat to have JJ, Jolene and Jaylynn join us for dinner. Thank-you my dear hubby, baby girl and grandson for everything you had done, it’s a day I’ll never forget. No storm yet, dear. (lol jk) Life... I woke up at 4 a.m. (a habit), took out three of my medicines and had two, the third I held on to until 6:30. I said my morning prayers for the second time asking my creator to give me the strength and courage to...QUIT SMOKING (a habit). My family have been pushing for me to stop...so on my last visit to the doctor I asked for help, he put me on a 3 month pill program, cool, huh. I realize that is what is keeping me from gaining weight and is wasting my muscle mass away. Anyways this one of the many battles I intend to conquer...I want to be here to see my grandchildren grow up, graduate and go on to university. LIFE is too precious, especially when CHA-ASTA, family and friends stop by to visit. I am so happy and overjoyed with all that I have, a huge family; four sons, four daughters and fourteen grandchildren (3 more on the way), my mom Rosie, three brothers, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. (Sandi, Fran and Mary L, you are my bff). And of course there is my hubby, Angus. Thank you for always being there for me, putting up with me when I am in pain and reassuring me that everything is/or will be okay. I Love You. Looking forward to X-mas turkey dinner! Kleco Kleco to the fishermen of Ahousaht. some say the dog salmon are late, but I know more will evenually come. but a big kleco to you all who work really hard in net fishing for what little we have right now. I am so gratefully for the fish. i want to especially say Kleco Kleco to my grandson Ivan Dick, 12 years old. You are so awesome Ivan, all that you do, especially now, dog salmon fishing. You call grampa earliler and ask when they’re going fishing, You’ve been learning since you learned how to walk and talk. Ivan, even knows how to dress fish for smoking, surprised us all by bringing home 15 dressed fish and said to his dad, they’re ready for thinning now. So he is already providing his family with food fish. There is very few now who know how or go out fishing for home use. I’m proud to say my grandsonsare among the few, Ivan Dick, Brandon Dick, Richie Joe Thomas and Swann Campbell, also ( ittle older)Robbie Stanley, Robbie is going to be one of the few older ones who will teach our younger ones. I’m proud of you all, for what you do for our community. thanks to the faithful fishermen who go out year after year.

Tseshaht First Nation Accountant The Tseshaht First Nation Office requires an Accountant to assist with the financial management, reporting and administration of accounting routines and systems. Accountant duties involve completion of account reconciliations and finance reporting, assisting with cash management, budgets and financial analysis. The successful candidate will fully understand and can readily apply recognized accounting principles to assist the operational oversight and delivery of Finance operations, inclusive of Accounts Payables, Receivables and Payroll. The successful candidate requires the following experiences and capabilities: • Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/Commerce or current enrollment in a recognized Accounting Program such as a CGA or CMA. • 3 or more years of applied job experiences with Senior Accounting Clerk/Supervisor Accounting or Accountant level work. • Good knowledge and proficiency with accounting systems and programs. Tseshaht offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe you have these skills and abilities, please submit your application , in person, by mail or email to the attention of: Office Services Administrator, Tseshaht First Nation Office, 5091 Mission Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Canada V9Y 8X9 or Email to: jjones @tseshaht.com

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C o m m u n i t y&B e y o n d Parent Information Exposition

First Nation Shinny Hockey

Oct. 23

Saturday, November 8

Port Alberni

Weyerhaeuser Arena, Port Alberni, BC

Learn more about your school, your school district, your community resources, and how to support your child in and out of the classroom. Parent information booths, PAC and DPAC displays, SD 70 display table, presentations and interactive games, guest speakers, door prizes, snacks and refreshments available for purchase. Time 4:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. Where: Echo Centre (Cedar Room). Free Child minding aailable by qualified ECE workers for children eight years and under.

8:00 - 9:00 pm. All ages and abilities welcome! Admission $3. Equipment available for borrowing. Contact Sherri @ rezgirl77@hotmail.com or 250-720-0923. See you there!

Potlatch/Party

Oct. 25

Port Alberni Tony Marshall and family invite you to join family and friends of late Evelyn Marshall (nee Robinson/Thompson) It will start 12 noon at the Alberni Athletic Hall. Contact Grace Marshall 723-6292 or Faith Watts 724-2603. Ucluelet First Nation Annual General Meeting

Oct. 25 and 26 Ucluelet First Nation

The Ucluelet First Nation 2008 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Oct. 25 & 26 at the UFN Community Hall located in the community of Ittatsoo–Ucluelet, BC. More details will be announced at a later date. Loonie/Toonie Auction/Food Concession

Sunday, November 2, 2008 Hupacasath House of Gathering Family program fundraiser. 9:00am – 3:00pm. Hupacasath House of Gathering, 5500 Ahahswinis Drive, Port Alberni. If you would like a vendor’s table, the fee is ($5.00) or a donation of item suitable for loonie/toonie auction, please call Paulette (250)724-4041, (extension 30) or Heather (250 724-4041, (extension 21). Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council AGM

Nov. 4 and 5, 2008 Port Alberni

The Annual General Assembly will be held at Maht Mahs gym beginning at 9 a.m. each day. The theme of the assembly is Reclaiming Our Language as Nuu-chah-nulth-aht. Celebration of Life feast

Nov. 7

Campbell River William (Bill) Oscar Sr. and Anthony Oscar Sr. of the Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/ Che:k:tles7et’h First Nations invite all family and firends to a celebration of life feast starting at 12 noon at the navy League Hall 911 13th Ave. in Campbell River. For more information or questions call Anthony Oscar at 250332-5268 or Dnnis John at 250-923-0933. Men’s Basketball Tournament

Nov. 7 to 9 Ucluelet

Evan Touchie Legacy Open Invitational Tournament is going to be the first of its kind, focusing all on heart and health. Opening ceremonies will be Friday evening, along with a legacy game scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 from 7 p.m., which should be super fun to watch! Ton’s of great door prizes. All funds raised will be going to trust fund for Evan’s children. If you would like to contribute, donate or sponsor please call Melody Charlie at (250) 726-2507 or email melodycharlie@mac.com. This first year is going to be an intimate year, with players only being people who knew Evan, played with or against him. It is going to be a great one, hope to see you at the Ucluelet Secondary Gym.

First Nation Shinny Hockey

Saturday, November 15 Coulson Arena, Port Alberni, BC 7:15 - 8:15 pm All ages and abilities welcome! Admission $3. Equipment available for borrowing. Contact Sherri @rezgirl77@hotmail.com or 250-720-0923. See you there! Masters Basketball Tournament

Nov. 14 to 16

Birthdays & congratulations Happy Birthday October to Irene Robinson on Oct. 18, Larrisa Scott on Oct. 19, cuz Margaret Robinson on Oct. 19, Wanda Robinson on Oct. 21. From Pearl, Marvin and family. Happy Birthday November to Annie Watts on Nov. 1, uncle Dixie Richard Watts on Nov. 4, auntie Eunice Joe on Nov. 7, cuz Neil Thomas on Nov. 7, Starla Watts on Nov. 7, cuz Rick Valenzuela on Nov. 12, Tyrone Marshall on Nov. 14, uncle Richard Nookemis on Nov. 24, Samara Marshall on Nov. 26 and cuz Karen Watts on Nov. 29. From Marvin, Pearl Lisa, Michael, Marvin Lawrence and Violet Tutube. Happy belated Birthday to Pearl Wilson Tutube on Oct. 9th. From uncle Dave Watts and Annie.

Tseshaht Tseshaht First Nations Masters (35 and over) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Trounament. First 10 men’s teams, first eight ladieis teams will be entered. Deadine for registration is Oct. 31. Registration fees: Men’s $350. Ladies $250. Trophies for first, second and third place, as well as All start sweatshirts. For information call Gina Pearson (250) 7311207 or email gcpearson@tseshaht.com or ginawatts@shaw.ca . Ahousaht Islanders Men’s Ballhockey Tournament

Nov. 21 to 23 Port Alberni

Eight Men’s Teams: Entry fee $350 (Will accept up to 10 teams). 1st place cash prize $1,000. (based on 8 teams). 2nd place cash prize $500, plus trophes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, all stars ect. There will be concession, raffles, 50/50 Etc. Come out and have fun. See you all there. Contact Gena Swan at 250-670-2447 or Clara Thomas at 250-670-2336. Christmas Market & Loonie Toonie

Nov. 29 Tseshaht

Network with talented artists and craftpeople from far and wide at Maht Mahs gym from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See their recent creative works. No admission charges, but bring a non-perishable food item. (Proceeds go to NEDC George Watts Scholarship Fund.) Featuring quality handmade crafts and fine art by mainly local artists and artisans. Exhibitors: Reserve your table now. Contact Matilda Atleo: (250) 7244026 or (250) 720-6141 or matilaatleo@hotmail.com . Ahousaht 2008 Christmas Party

Nov. 29 Ahousaht

Charlie Family is hosting Ahousaht 2008 Christmas Party at T-Bird Hall. Time: 6 p.m. Come and enjoy dinner and fun with family and friends.

Mens and Ladies Master’s Ball Hockey Tournament

January 23-25, 2009 Port Alberni First 10 Men’s teams, First 8 Ladies teams will be entered. Deadline for registration – January 9, 2009. Registration fees: MEN’S $350. LADIES $250. We require $150 deposit non-refundable along with registration before 4:00 pm, January 9, 2009. Tseshaht First Nation will include trophies; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, as well as Allstar sweatshirts. For more information, please contact Gina Pearson at one of the following: Work Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (250) 731-1207. Email addresses: gcpearson@tseshaht.com or ginawatts@shaw.ca

Klecko’s +ekoo On behalf of our family we would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who took the time to lend support and kindness to our family during this difficult time. Special thanks to Ron of Yates Funeral Home who went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. And to Officiant Rick Lyndholm, thank you for making yourself available on a moment’s notice to provide the support and guidance our family so gratefully appreciates. The sudden loss of our father - son brother - friend, Edward Gallic was truly a shock to all of our family. He will always be remembered as a giving, friendly, respectful young man. Please know that your kindness during this difficult time has meant so much to our family. Father Willard Gallic Sr. (Laverne), Brother Willard Gallic Jr., Sister Eva Gallic Harris (Gerry), Sister Laverne Gallic, Brother Jeff Gallic, Brother Ed Newman, Sister Rachael Good (Gord), Brother Trevor Good, Sister Nadine Good, Brother Paul Good, Brother Kevin Good and from the rest of the family, too numerous to mention KLECO, KLECO

The Northern Region CHS office has a toll-free number for members to contact them: 1-877-283-2012

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Birthdays & congratulations Bill & Beulah Howard and Clifford & Marie Nookemus are happy to announce the marriage of their son/daughter Cory & Tammy Howard, traditional wedding ceremony took place on Pachena Bay Beach August 22, and wedding vows on August 23, 2008. The parents invite you family & friends to join in celebrating the wedding reception/traditional dances on Saturday December 13, 2008 1:00pm, Port Alberni Athletic Hall. For more info, please contact Cory or Tammy Howard at (250) 736-1133 Sincere Congratulations to Trevor Ginger and Clorissa Croteau on your beautiful wedding held on Sept. 25, 2008 in Maui! We are very proud of you both and wish you endless love, joy and happiness in your future together. Thank you for embracing Tristan and Emily, my precious grandchildren, with your love, honor and respect….Mr. and Mrs. Ginger! Love Mom and Randy Happy Birthday to Jordan J. Lucas on October 23rd. We love you so much, and wish you another great year, and many more to come. Also, way to go on all your accomplishments. You’re doing so well and you deserve all the wonderful things, that life has to offer. You’re the best babe! Love, Magdalene Rose & Miss Ashley. Happy 8th Birthday to my Son Daral Dedrick-Dion Campbell October 30 2000. I love u and so proud of you everyday, you’re growing into a smart handsome boy. You love to learn and your interest in science is awesome, always still have questions for every answer we give you, keep it up. The more questions the more answers you get, i’m very proud of you and I know you’ll make it a long ways. Being an Astronaut is BIG dreams and the way you are going with all your science awards in school will take you there. Love always mommy. Also a Happy 2nd Birthday to Jonas Louie who shares a Birthday with his Big cousin Daral on October 30th Hope u enjoy your day Nephew. Love Auntie Larisha and Daral Campbell. I would like to wish My Daughter Jaclyn-Marie Sarah Dawn Charlie a Happy 18th Birthday On Oct 23!I love you so much Jaclyn from your mom We would send our Sister Jaclyn Special Birthday wishes, hope you have a great 18th Birthday love from Norman and Joe. We’d like to say Happy Birthday to our sister/auntie Lucy K ( Oct. 15th) have a good day sis, we love you n’ miss you lots. We be thinking of you each and everyday, take care and behave ;) Love you sis, Elizabeth and family Happy Birthday to the birthdays in October in the Frank family. I wish I could be there to share your birthdays with you all. I hope you all have a great day. I will be thinking of you all knowing there is a quite a few of you in October. I am so jealous, all the pies and cakes and chums u all will be sharing and eating. Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to dear Family members whose birthdays are in October! Happy Birthday to you!!! Love you all from Strawb, Bucky and Family. I just want to give a shout out to my

Happy 70th Birthday” to Earl Mundy - October 20th!!!!

Happy Belated Birthday to my Sister Nadine Charlie (Oct 20th) hoping you had a good one. Love ya Sis, Mel auntie Karen Frank. Happy Birthday and many more to come. I hope you have a great day on Oct. 15th. Wish I could be there to share it with you...love you auntie! From Robyn, Bucky and Family. Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to dear auntie Karen! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Kim Mather. Oh Kimbilly, I wish I could be there for you. I know it’s been a while since I late saw you but I keep my memories close to my heart. I love you sister. I hope you had a wonderful day on Oct. 28th. Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to dear Kimbarkley! Happy Birthday to you! [From Robyn Frank]. Happy Birthday to my Diddles, October 3rd Krystal Dick(Frank), I hope you had fun on your birthday and you have a great year ahead. I love you with all my heart and all my soul. There are going to be so many challenges in your life so, I hope you make the right choices hehe, I know we all can make mistakes but, all we can do is live and learn. And thanks to her grandparents for everything and to the poker family. My daughter was so happy, love you all. From Robyn, bucky and Family. Congratulations to our son, Matthew Jack and Evelyn Charlie on a newborn son, whom is named after his father! Grandson was born on September 28th, a day before his dad. Guess he didn’t want to share his birthday! We love our grandson. He is something to be so proud of! Both of you will make good parents. Love you both! To his papa and I, grandson is our “little chief!” Love always, dad, Wilson Jack. October 17th: Happy Belated Birthday to two special sisters: Dorothy George and Margaret Andrew, God blessed our family with you two, hope you both have an awesome day ! ! thinking you take care love sis Darl. October 30th: Special Happy

8th birthday to our grandson “Daral” Campbell in Victoria. Grandson we are so proud of you, all your accomplishments at such a young age you are the Professor of our family. You have some much knowledge and wisdom within, don’t ever stop learning. You always have a hundred and one questions, and we’re proud because that’s how you learn, son. We wish you the best day ever, take care lots of love from home (Ahousaht), Papa Alec, grandma Darl, your big brother Joe, Alec Bob and Krysten. Happy 18th Birthday to Alyssa Clarke. Today October 17, 2008, well we are all thinking of you all the way over in Port Alberni, B.C. Have a good one and a better day. We love you and miss you dearly. Love from, mom, dad, and brothers and sister.

October 20th - To my dear cousin Bonnie Thomas (Hayes), the one that is with Greg. Well cousin, have a good birthday. You deserve a “happy birthday”. always know that I am thinking of you too. love from your cousin Carol Mattersdorfer. Happy Birthday to my beautiful niece Brooke Frank, proud daughter of Greta John and Jackson Frank. Well niece, I certainly hope that your okay today, and don’t work so hard. I love you and thinking of you dearly. Love from your favorite auntie Carol Mattersdorfer, your bro’s Nick, Fred, and sister’s Jessica, Sam, Uncle Don and baby Dawn and Kail/Craig. Daral, Happy Birthday, grandson, October 30th; have a great day. From Grandpa Peter and Grandma Rose in Ahousat.

Health and Wellness

Vaccines protect against Meningitis, other diseases Sonia Somerville R.N. NTC Community Health Nurse Haemophilus influenza type b is a germ (bacteria) that most commonly infects children under the age of five. It is an infection that can cause serious and life-threatening illnesses as well as death. One infection is meningitis, which is an infection of the lining that covers the brain. Another infection is septicemia, which is an infection of the blood. For every 20 children who get sick, one will die, and of those children who survive, 10 to 15 per cent of them will develop severe complications including brain damage and hearing loss. Meningitis can be caused by several different kinds of bacteria. Hib was the most common cause of bacterial meningitis before they introduced the Hib vaccine in the 1980s. Since they started using the Hib vaccine, the majority of children who have developed the disease have been children who were not immunized or children who were too

young to have received all of their shots. Hib infection is spread by coughing, sneezing or close face to face contact. This is why it is so important to have your children immunized. For infants, the vaccine is given as a series of four shots. They should receive it at two months, four months, six months, and 18 months of age. Immunizing your children, and getting all of their shots on time, will protect them from many different diseases over a lifetime. Vaccinating your children is the best way to protect them against these serious and sometimes fatal diseases. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. The vaccines are approved by Health Canada and are provided by NTC nurses as part of your child’s routine immunizations. It is important to keep a record of all the immunizations your child receives. Call the community health nurses to set up a time to have your child immunized.

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Nuu-chah-nulth Registry and Treaty Information ...

For Purchase

For Purchase

Registering events are very important! · Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as possible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration/Statement of Band Affiliation form and provide the LARGE form birth certificate, these consent forms can be obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC Office. Registration takes 6 - 8 weeks. · Transfers: Are you wishing to transfer to another Band? Write to the Band you want to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent to transfer form, also, notify the Band you are currently in and let them know your intentions. · Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate certificates to up date the Indian Registry Lists. A consent form needs to be completed for any name changes. · Are you turning 18 soon? If you would like your own registration number then you have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes 6 - 8 weeks (no longer automatic). · All documents are to be submitted to Rosie Little - Indian Registry Administrator at the NTC Office, with the exception of Ditidaht, Hesquiaht, Huu-ay-aht and Tla-o-qui-aht. Contact these First Nations directly. To have a status card issued through NTC from these four First Nations please have your Indian Registry Administrator fax approval and your information prior to coming into the office if possible. · Does your First Nation have their membership code in place? If so, and you would like the above events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP" then it is EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as well. · Your First Nation needs your current address and phone number so they can contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. · First Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your convenience.

FOR SALE: 1989 Ford F-150. Blue 5spd. 4X4 V8 351 Motor, tinted Window, P/W, P/L, Lift Kit, New Trans, New Clutch, New Muffler, New Rear End, New Battery, New Starter/Alternator. LOTS INVESTED BUT MUST SELL $2,700 OBO. (250) 724-1683. FOR SALE: Native Beadwork: Chokers, Anklets, Bracelets, Keychains, Earrings and also fancy Chokers, moccasin pins or earrings. E-mail me at muriel_malcolm@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Deer hides. $10.00 each. Excellent for drum making. 724-2932. FOR SALE: 24-ft herring skiff. Great shape. (250) 731-5727. FOR SALE: 1988 GMC Van. $1800 o.b.o. 736-1176. FOR SALE: Silk screening company. Can do up to 500 shirt per day. Can do four to eight colors. Call Billy Keitlah at (250) 731-9943. FOR SALE: Autotel- GL2035. Great for remote areas, fishing vessel. Priced at $550.00. Call Ron at 250-923-6972. FOR SALE: 1997 Ford Aro-Star van. Well maintained. Serious inquires. If interested call (250) 670-2393. FOR PURCHASE: Blue beads. $2.50 per bead. Lovely replicas. Please call 250-248-4486 or e-mail winchee@shaw.ca.

FOR SALE: F-225 hp Yamaha 2002 outboard motor. Dealer maintained. (250) 731-5727. FOR SALE: 2005 Ford Windstar. Asking $7,000.00 Serious enquires only. 250-745-6237. CAR FOR SALE: (Campbell River) – 1991 Chevy Lumina. Automatic, 4-door, power windows. Excellent condition. $1,700. Belonged to the late Leo Jack Sr. His wife Margaret doesn’t drive and it’s hard seeing his car in the driveway. My dad kept everything tuned up. It has great tires, breaks, muffler, etc… Questions contact: Margaret Jack at 250 286-9926.

Ahousaht (250) 670-9563 - Fax: (250) 670-9696 General Delivery Ahousaht, B.C. V0R 1A0 Ditidaht First Nation 1-888-745-3366 - Fax: (250) 745-3332 PO Box 340 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M8 Ehattesaht 1-888-761-4155 - Fax: (250) 761-4156 PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0 Hesquiaht First Nation New Toll Free 1-866-670-1181 - Fax: (250) 670-1102 PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. V0R 2Z0 Hupacasath First Nation (250) 724-4041 - Fax: (250) 724-1232 PO Box 211 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Huu-ay-aht First Nation 1-250-728-3414 PO Box 70, Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0 Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ (250) 332-5259 - Fax: (250) 332-5210 General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. V0P 1J0 Mowachaht / Muchalaht (250) 283-2015 - Fax: (250) 283-2335 Toll free - (800) 238 - 2933 PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. V0P 1G0 Nuchatlaht First Nation (250) 332-5908 - Fax: (250) 332-5907 PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. V0P 2A0 Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations (250) 725-3233 - Fax: (250) 725-4233 PO Box 18 Tofino, BC. V0R 2Z0 Tseshaht First Nation Toll Free: 1-888-724-1225 - Fax: (250) 724-4385 5091 Mission Rd. Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 8X9 Uchucklesaht Tribe (250) 724-1832 - Fax: (250) 724-1806 PO Box 1118 Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M7 Ucluelet First Nation (250) 726-7342 Fax: (250) 726-7552 PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. V0R 3A0

Misc. JUST A FRIENDLY reminder to caregivers of children that were born from January 1st 2003 through to December 31 2003, PLEASE register your child at an elementary school for this September for Kindergarten. HOUSE RENOVATIONS: Phone Bill Webster (250) 724-4094. CAR FOR SALE: (Campbell River) – 1991 Chevy Lumina. Automatic, 4-door, power windows. Excellent condition. $1,500. Belonged to the late Leo Jack Sr. Wife Margaret doesn’t drive and it’s hard seeing his car in the driveway. Leo kept everything tuned up. It has great tires, breaks, muffler, etc… Questions contact: Margaret Jack at 250 286-9926. 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: 12 X 65’ Mobile trailer or looking for a piece of land to move it to. Also for sale 27” TV - $75; 20” TV - $25; 13” TV brand new - $50; 13” TV - $20. Phone 250-731-3946.

FOR SALE: Cedar weaving by wii-nuk Mary Martin. 1-250-716-9991 or cel 1-250-668-9118. www.cedarweaving.com cedarweaving@shaw.ca. SIEBER’S STILL KICK’N Fresh Live Prawns and Crab. Now Selling in Port Alberni. Prawns $12.00 lb. Crab $8.00 each. Call Krystal Anderson (Sieber) 7231725 to make your order. Looking for my speed boat: 18 ½ foot, colour is white with orange stripe, hard top, in board out board motor, 14K31371, leave a message for Henry Charlie at 7231984 or 670-2355. Rooms for rent in Nanaimo. Close to Vancouver Island University. $500 per month. phone: (250) 716-9991 Cell: (250) 668-9118 FOR SALE: 18 ½ Hourston with Merc OB and kicker. Good condition. Boat is fast, safe, easy on fuel. May be purchased

Daniel Blackstone Community Development & Mental Health: • Presentations • Workshops • Meetings, Formal or Informal • Cultural Awareness (250) 757-9366 or blackstoned@shaw.ca

EMPLOYMENT: Weekend/On-Call Resource Care Worker Ooh-ah-tluk-kuu-wil Society Youth Resource Home. Drop Off Resume/Pick up Application Package at 4890 Beaver Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC. WANTED: Free music cds. Will pick up. Call 250-723-8085.

MEDICAL PATIENT TRAVEL PROGRAM NUU-CHAH-NULTH MEMBERSHIP The NTC CHS NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits Program) has for many years held a contract agreement with the Port Alberni Friendship Centre. The Friendship Centre has a Travel Referral Clerk on staff to assist (through our contract) all Nuuchah-nulth First Nations membership. There is one exception that the Tseshaht First Nation membership living in the Port Alberni area has to call or visit their Band Administrative Office for Medical Patient Travel services. Membership of a Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation who live away from home and live outside of the Port Alberni area, are to contact their home community for all Medical Patient Travel services. From time to time holidays and internal training, etc… may keep the Port Alberni Friendship Referral Clerk away from her/his office from time to time. During these times the Nuu-chah-nulth membership living in and around the Port Alberni area are advised to contact their home community for Medical Patient Travel services. Questions or concerns over Medical Patient Travel may be addressed to the undersigned at 1-888-407-4888 or locally at 724-5757. Robert Cluett, CD NTC CHS NIHB Program Coordinator

The deadline for submissions to Ha-Shilth-Sa is Oct. 31.

Oct. 23, 2008 - Ha-Shilth-Sa - Page 15 Artists Cedar Weaver: Baseball caps, bridal floral bouquets, for sale. Traditional hats, headdresses, bracelets for trade. email whupelth_weaver@shaw.ca ARTIST: Anne M. Robinson. Cedar bark jewellry, artwork, including cedar roses, taking orders 723-4827. 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.

James “Wihayaqa,cik” Swan Native Artist. 250-383-9779 home 250-361-7389 cell jamesswan@telus.net jfswan@finearts.uvic.ca

Gordon Dick Nuu-cchah-nnulth Art in Gold Silver & Wood. Phone 250-723-9401 e-mail: gordondick@shaw.ca

3395 4TH AVE., Port Alberni, BC, V9Y4G8 (250) 724-6831

FIRST NATIONS WILDCRAFTERS, BC: C. Anne Robinson and Keith Hunter “specializing in non timber and other value added forest products and services” 7000 "A" Pacific Rim Hwy., Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8Y3, Phone: 250-720-8907, FirstNationsWildcrafters1@shaw.ca www.FirstNationsWildcrafters.com

CLASSIFIED ADS For Purchase FOR SALE: Sweaters & sweatpants, blankets and baby blankets, denim handbags. Order from Doreen and Anna Dick at 250 204-2480. FOR SALE: One 471 Diesel engine with capitol gear, 2 ½ - 1 reduction in good running order. Can be seen in Ahousaht. Call Chester @ 720-9736 or 670-2587. FOR SALE: Creosote Timbers: 36’ x 13” x 14”, 23’ x 13”x14”, 41’ x 12” x 7”, 18’x12”x7” and odds and ends. Call Willy at (250) 735-072. FOR SALE: Hair for sale. Phone Georgina at (250) 294-0185 FOR SALE: 35 ft wooden troller. 350 GM diesel, capital gear cruise. 7 71/2 knt., G.P.S, Sounders. Sleeps 4, oil stove, anchor winch. 10,500 O.B.O. 758 3566 or 741-0041. FOR SALE: House at 399 Esowista. Secluded location. Sold with bed and breakfast business. $225,000. (250) 7253482.

Wanted WANTED TO BUY: DVD movies at $3 each. 723-1465 WANTED TO BUY: Good used running 90 HP motor with controls. Please phone Bernard at 1-250-670-1133. WANTED: Old college study texts to be donated. Any subject, any level. Call Robin collect at (250) 726-2040. Will arrange for pick-up. WANTED: To buy house on Tseshaht Reserve. Call Jay 250-723-7772 or cel 735-2596. WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6th St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5. WANTED: Ucluelet First Nation is looking to build a contact list for carpenters & contractors. Please send us this information by contacting us at (250)7267342 or fax (250)726-7552 attention to Housing Administrator. WANTED: House to rent for seven people in Port Alberni. Call 724-2935.

For Purchase

Accommodations

FOR SALE: Carvings such as coffee table tops, clocks, plaques, 6’ totems, canoes made by Charlie Mickey 731-4176. Place an order my mail PO Box 73, Zeballos, BC, V0P 2A0. BASKET WEAVING FOR SALE: Grad Hat Regalia, Baskets, Weaving material, specializing in Maquinna Hat Earrings. Available to teach at conferences and workshops. Call Julie Joseph (250) 7299819. FOR SALE: Weedeater and carvings. Call Bruce 728-3414 if you’re interested. FOR SALE: 115 - Mercury/2004 OtptiMax $6900. 4 - Blade Prop/SS New for 150 or 200 Yamaha $350. 5 - Blade Prop/SS for 115 fits any motor $300. Contact Leo Jack 250-3325301.PACIFIC BALANCE 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) 7242603 (cel) 731-5795. BOOKS FOR SALE: The Whaling Indians, Legendary Hunters – $45 each. The Whaling Indians, Tales of Extraordinary Experience – $40 each. Please contact. lisagallic@shaw.ca or call me 724-4229 and leave a message.

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. For information phone 723-6511. FOR RENT: Equipment for power point and DVD presentations. Projector and Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit required. Telephone: 250-724-5290. NITINAHT LAKE MOTEL: Open year round! Coastal rainforest and worldclass recreation at your doorstep! For reservations and other information call 250-745-3844. TOQUART BAY CONVENIENCE STORE, CAMPGROUND & MARINA: Reservations available. Open year round. Status cigs available. 1-250- 726-8306 or 1-250-726-8349.

Automotive FOR SALE: 1 ton crew cab on propane. $2500. (250) 735-0833.

FOR SALE: 1988 GMC 1 ton crew cab; new tires, new clutch, new starter, new batteries, $3,500 o.b.o. Phone: (250) 726-2949, or cell:(250) 726-6287.

Services Offered

Up to 50% off all framed Native Art prints. Picture framer on site – 811 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC. Call Witchita at 250381-1022. MEETING FACILITATOR / NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of meetings going all night long, never finishing the agenda, going around in circles? 20 years experience and proven track record. Keep your meetings on track. Call Richard Watts, Weelth-tsah @ (250) 724-2603 or (cel) 731-5795. Available any time. ELEGANT ADVANTAGE DECORATING AND CATERING SERVICES: Tracey Robinson @ home:723-857. We do all occasions: Weddings, Showers, Graduations, Banquets, Brunches, Dinners, * Super Host and Food Safe Certified* PROFESSIONAL available for Workshops/ Conferences. Healing Circles/Retreats/ Canoe Journeys. Contract or full-time position. Holistic massage and aromatherapy with essential oils by Raven Touch. Please contact Eileen Touchie @250-726-7369 or 726-5505. T.S.G. TRUCKING SERVICE: Moving And Hauling, Reasonable Rates. Tom Gus, 5231 Hector Road, Port Alberni, B.C. Phone: (250) 724-3975. FOR HIRE:Pickup truck and driver. Need something transported or towed? Transport/move furniture, fridge, stoves, outboard motors, your boat, canoe or travel trailer towed or moved. By the km and by the hour. Call 250-724-5290. FREE LANGUAGE CLASSES: at Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor Tat Tatoosh. Monday and Wednesday Nights. 7 pm to 9 pm. (Bring your own pen and paper). Parenting Skills for Parents and Tots. Fridays from 3 – 4 pm. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. cuu kleco. Edward Tatoosh, Certified Linguist. TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, native dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind and crib players. Come and share some special times with us. If you are interested, please contact Bunt Cranmer at 724-5655. Mr. Martin the Magician is taking bookings for all locations. Phone 250995-2942.

Lost and Found LOST: Drum with whale painted on it. On Jan. 28 at party at Maht Mahs Gym. Call (250) 745-3483. MISSING: 2 MAQUINNA HATS from 3957 10th Ave. Port Alberni around October or November 2005. Anyone with information please call 724-2184. LOST: Gold necklace with a 1in X 1in Indian design butterfly pendant. Last seen on my niece at the Ucluelet Secondary School in March. Please call Jeannine Adams @ 670-1150 or email ballgrrl@hotmail.com. Thanks. FOUND: A shawl was left at the House of Himwitsa and has not been picked up by the owner. Please pick up your shawl at the House of Himwitsa. Lewis George, House of Himwitsa Ltd. LOST: Red Camera (720-5191). LOST - TRADITIONAL CEREMONIAL DRUMS. A pair of drums on Mother’s Day March to Stop Violence went missing. Both drums are painted with native designs. Both are of great sentimental value to both myself and my entire family. A reward for the return of both drums is being offered. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the drums do not hesitate to contact me, Nellie Joseph at 725-2388.

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

Employment 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.

Marine MOTOR AND PROPS FOR SALE: XL-115 - Mercury/2004 Opti-Max 2 stroke. 4 - Blade SS prop for 150 or 200 Yamaha. 5 - Blade SS prop for 115 Yamaha or Mercury. Contact: Leo Jack Jr 250-332-5301 FOR SALE: Area "G" AI Troll License 37.5 ft. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250670-9573 or leave a message at the Ahousaht Administration Office at 250670-9563. FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864. CANOE BUILDING: Will build canoe, or teach how to build canoe. Call Harry Lucas 735-5706. WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20’ boat. Call Michael @ 720-6026. FOR SALE. Nets –Different Sizes, Different prices, make an offer. Trolling gear – offers. View – 5010 Mission Rd. Phone – 723-9894. FOR SALE: 48’ Fiberglass Troller. Area F license. Very reasonably priced. View at sellyourboat.ca. Phone (250) 380-3028. For Sale: 28’, 1983 Spirit. Command bridge, hardtop stern roof, all new canvas & canopy, twin 350 Chev engines (570 hrs), Volvo dual props, hydraulic steering, anchor winch, all electronics, kitchen, bathroom, security system, hot water. $23,000. (down from $25,000). Any offer will be considered. Call (250) 723-1496. 1 BOAT FOR SALE: 1 - 32 foot fiberglass, 180 horse Isuzu motor, radar and colour sounder. Serious inquiries only. Boat can be seen in Ucluelet. Phone 250-726-4620. MARINE ISUZU ENGINE MODEL 6BD, 145 HP complete with capitol marine gear, 2 ½ to 1 ratio recently overhauled engine and gear. Any serious offers will be considered. Call Louie Frank Sr @ 250.670.9573 (home) or 250.670.9563 (work).

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