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Ottawa rep says “ship has sailed” on funding cuts By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—The directors of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) sat down with representatives of the federal government on Nov. 21 to talk turkey about Ottawa’s proposed 60 per cent cut to NTC core funding, a $750,000 hit that will take effect on April 1, 2014. Ottawa’s top brass in British Columbia, Regional Director General Eric Magnuson, was among the federal contingent. He quietly took notes as NTC President Cliff Atleo Sr. described with incredulity the situation the tribal council finds itself in, the possible loss of 25 full-time jobs and impacts to programs and services. When it was his opportunity to speak, Magnuson was candid. He said the best service he could provide was to be open and honest and not” sugar-coat” the reality. He encouraged the tribal council to continue to pursue political avenues to fight the cuts, but advised NTC to be prepared for the worst. He said there is every indication that “the ship has sailed” on this one. He said prepare for the transition to the new funding regime. Magnuson said government received a mandate on election night, and its promise to the electorate was to make reductions. All departments within government are required to cut. Aboriginal
Affairs and Northern Development will be cut by 10 per cent. Aboriginal representative organizations face a similar cut, but the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council cut of 60 per cent was the largest in the province. Quiet and thoughtful Tess Smith, chief of the treaty nation Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’, was equally candid with the RDG. Her community is the most northerly Nuu-chahnulth community, accessible only by a long journey by logging road and boat travel or by plane. “Decisions can be changed,” she told Magnuson. “They are not set in stone.” She said government needs to change this decision. Smith said Nuu-chah-nulth-aht have spent many years building the tribal council and the programs and services it provides. “To take it away now is an injustice.” Smith told the federal representatives that Nuu-chah-nulth Nations have made contributions, but “it feels like we are begging for a handout and we are not. We have contributed,” she said. “I want to feel like our contributions mean something.” She was sympathetic to the cuts being faced by the other groups. “You have cuts too, but we are the little people,” she said. Simon Read, the director of Community and Human Services, talked about some of the impacts the cuts would have on the organization.
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council met with representatives of the federal government on Nov. 21, including Regional Director General Eric Magnuson (inset), to discuss the massive cuts to core funding the feds have made beginning in the year 2014. Magnuson said the ship has sailed on the decision and advised the tribal council to prepare for the transition to the new funding regime. performed by a single person. He said “I’ll try to make you understand the burden you are putting on First Nations… what looks good from a distance doesn’t always work in practise on the ground. I hope, inadvertently.” He said the oneThe cuts, he said, will impact the effisize-fits-all approach doesn’t always work well with smaller remote communi- ciencies and effectiveness the tribal council has worked for and has been ties where opportunity and capacity are successfully operating under. sometimes lacking and where two or Continued on page 5. three different job functions are actually
First Nations have the leverage; they will be heard By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—$500 billion. That's the power that First Nations have right now. That's the leverage that First Nations have in deciding their future within Canada. $500 billion in natural resource projects in Canada, said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Ain-chut Atleo. There is a lot of talk across the country these days about direct action, he said. Atleo was the keynote speaker at the recent First Nations Fisheries Council meeting held Nov. 14 to Nov. 16 at the Hupacasath House of Gathering. He said he had been reflecting, in recent weeks, on a number of milestone events and contemplating strategies to respond to
what he described as an onslaught of legislation facing First Nations from the federal Conservative government. The national chief said the Conservative government's unilateral introduction of omnibus budget bills, and a suite of legislation targeting First Nations people, including private property, matrimonial property and accountability legislation, oversteps First Nation title and rights, oversteps the more than 40 court battles that have gone in First Nations' favor. The legislation oversteps Canada's Constitution, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the obligations articulated in the Royal Proclamation. "We are in a moment now that requires us to stand up and stand firm," said Atleo. "We are going to need to continue to confront what's coming at us from both levels of government."
Inside this issue... Ahousaht gives comfort to those in need..................Page 2 Youth workshop promotes culture preservation......Page 5 Family returns to old ways of living..........................Page 6 Community and Beyond..............................................Page 8 New Aboriginal exhibit at Clock Tower.................. Page 10
Atleo said he had recently watched video from the launch of the BC Treaty Commission 20 years ago, where former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney declared that the land question in the province would be put to rest by the year 2000. Atleo listened as legendary First Nations leader Joe Mathias declared that treaty would not be about extinguishment or denial of rights. "It feels like we are making the same speeches today in 2012 that were being made in 1992," said Atleo. A-in-chut told the group he had recently written a letter to Stephen Harper, reminding the Prime Minister about his own words from the January Crown/First Nations Gathering. Harper had promised he would sit down with First Nations to discuss a resolution to the issue of comprehensive claims. Continued on page 3.
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Ahousaht gives comfort to those in need
Uncle Darrell Campbell who brought up the needs of first nations people in Victoria. “They were chatting over a cup of coffee and were talking about Victoria –People from Ahousaht travfamily members that live on the elled to Victoria bringing with them van streets,” said Dick. They thought loads of donated food and clothing. They it would be a good idea to do left home Nov. 22 so that they could help something for them and let them prepare a feast for Nov. 23 for people know they are not forgotten, and who struggle to make ends meet. most importantly, that they are Our Place is a charitable gathering loved. place where those with limited means This year there was enough can go to get warm, eat a hot meal and food donations to allow for two access services. meals to be served. Darlene Dick Patrons of Our Place often live on the said about 400 people were served streets of Victoria; they may struggle lunch while more than 600 people with addictions and many go hungry. ate a dinner of turkey, fish or fried They are often alone in the world. bologna. Sisters Georgina and Ethel Williams attend Located in the heart of Victoria, Our “All of the food and clothing the Our Place dinner hosted by Ahousaht on Place gives people a sense of community was donated and some people and belonging. Many of the patrons there took time off of work to come and Nov. 23. help,” said Darlene. rettes with friends. are Aboriginal. While the doors of Our Place are open, Standing at the door is a tall, thin This is the third time a group from man. He offers to carry my bag of people drop by and grab a cup of coffee. Ahousaht has gone to feed the people of They may sit inside and stay warm or donated clothes and shows me to an eleOur Place. Ahousaht Chief Councillor vator. He is very friendly and with his they may go outside and smoke cigaCurtis Dick said it was his father and late French accent, introduces himself as Benoit. Benoit said he spent a lot of years living in the streets addicted to drugs. He Dinner said his mother is so happy that he has included been clean and sober for 15 years. turkey, “I told her, ‘Mom, this is a new me’ salmon and and she said ‘No, that is the old you fried who has come back…you were lost balogna. when you were on drugs,’” said Benoit. So now Benoit is giving back. He works with street people at Our Place and has many friends there. He said he is so grateful for what God brings him and for what Ahousaht is doing for the people. Acts of kindness and generosity touches his heart. During the break between the meals, piles of donated clothing were set out in the chapel while people sifted through, taking what they could use. Some layered their new jackets over their old ones. One young man went 2 Rooms available (boardroom and large Great Room) outside with a small box of clothes that Tseshaht First Nation Administration Building he selected for himself. He would take out a shirt and dance while waving it in 5091 Tsuma-as Drive, Port Alberni, BC the air, then he would pick out another For more information please contact: item and start his dance again, clearly Christine Hintz at 250-724-1225 or email chintz@tseshaht.com happy to have something new. Continued on page 6. By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter
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Should First Nations ‘foment’ a crisis, Atleo wonders Continued from page 1. The federal mandates have been out of date since 1986, yet to be brought in line with common law. He reminded the Prime Minister that there was still no policy for implementation of treaties, those modern and pre-confederation agreements. Also in the letter was a reminder that the federal government promised to discuss new, sustainable, long-term, fair funding arrangements with First Nations. "How much sense does it make for them to, this summer, come out with a unilateral funding cut," wondered Atleo. Under this new unilaterally-decided funding arrangement, the Nuu-chahnulth Tribal Council faces a 60 per cent cut to core funding. Atleo said there is a lack of congruence with what the Prime Minister promises and the behavior of the federal government. "We have a deep misunderstanding that still pervades in this country." First Nations' expectations are far apart from what the federal government is delivering to them, said Atleo. Government is tinkering around the edges of the Indian Act and tinkering with First Nations rights in a unilateral matter. There are only two conclusions to draw, said A-in-chut: Either Prime Minister Stephen Harper doesn't understand and doesn't care and so is allowing and supporting the behavior to occur, or maybe he doesn't understand but does care. "We've got to get that understanding," Atleo insisted. There were funding cut threats during the Mulroney era as well, reminded Atleo, and First Nations stood up, bound
together and stood strong, pushing back those threats then. He said there are number of anniversaries that draw a line under all that First Nations face today from the Harper Conservatives, including the anniversaries of section 35 and the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples that flowed from the Oka resistance of the 1980s "We don't have a constitutional crisis like we had in the 1990s that got section
35. We don't have Oka that produced the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples," said Atleo. "So what are our choices? Do we foment that crisis ourselves?" Make no mistake of the ability that First Nations have when they come together, Atleo said. $500 billion in natural resource projects. "We will have a say and we'll let this country and the international community
know that we will have a say," Atleo told the 160 delegates at the fisheries council meeting. "We are small in numbers," he said; only three or four per cent of the population. "It doesn't matter the size of the dog in the fight. It matters the size of the fight in the dog," Atleo said. "Let there be no lack of clarity how I feel about the struggle that we find ourselves in right now."
Diabetes Expo offers valuable information By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni–Dozens of people took part in the Southern Region Diabetes Expo held Nov. 13 at the Hupacasath House of Gathering. Coordinated by the Matilda Atleo, the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Senior Health Community Development Worker, the expo offered knowledgeable resource people offering information and services for people with diabetes and also for those wanting to know more about the disease. Atleo said the diabetes expo was important for Nuu-chah-nulth people because she believes a high number of Nuu-chah-nulth people are at risk for diabetes. “I believe it is important to know the signs and symptoms of diabetes and to know the risk factors for diabetes...Being knowledgeable can help someone else that may have diabetes and not know it,” she said.
Atleo feels very passionately about diabetes. “My late husband George (Watts) had diabetes for over 30 years. I believe he died from complications of diabetes…heart disease,” she said. Resource people were on hand during the expo, included a nutritionist who offered diabetes risk assessment screening and nurses who tested blood sugar. Tables were set up allowing people to browse information related to diabetes and health management. Some focused on prevention while others offered pointers to diabetics about things like diet information and foot care. Mrs. Pudding talked to participants of the Foot care is especially Diabetes conference held Nov. 13. important to diabetics because, with diminished blood circulaand letting people know what is availtion to the feet and numbness, a small cut able at Shopper’s Drugmart for diabetics. can turn into something far more serious. Highlights of the expo were the preThere was a pharmacist in attendance sentations made by guest speakers Dr. answering questions about medication Jay Wortman. Continued on page 4.
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Youth workshop promotes preservation of culture By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Tofino–Nearly two dozen first nations youth took part in a workshop designed to help them sharpen their digital storytelling skills. Coordinated by Nuu-chah-nulth youth, the Digital Story Workshop offered three days of culture and practical skills to aboriginal youth from Vancouver Island. The purpose of the project is to involve young aboriginal people in the preservation of traditional knowledge and to pass the teachings onto future generations. Sponsored by the Canadian Diabetes Association, Vancouver Island Health Authority, The Vancouver Foundation and Vancouver Island University (VIU), a large part of the workshop focused on traditional diet. Besides food gathering and preparation, the group looked at the health benefits of going back to a more traditional diet along with the cultural values and history associated with food. According to nutritionist Fiona Devereaux, the digital storytelling initiative is an ongoing one. “This is the second time we have done this project,” said Devereaux. The last workshop was held in spring 2010 and funded by First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative. “This past year VIU approached the Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Indigenous Food Network and Aboriginal Health to partner to put in a proposal into the Vancouver foundation to do a larger and broader research project,” Devereaux said. A key part of the 2012 project is to enhance the facilitation skills of the youth in order to allow them lead future
projects. This year there are five youth researchers, 20 youth participants and six elders from Tsawout, Tsartlip, Comox, Hesquiaht, Ehattesaht and Kyuquot. Besides showing digital stories from the past, the group talked about issues like indigenous food sustainability and colonization. Elders were asked to share some of their thoughts and cultural teachings with the younger generation. The goal was to promote interaction between the generations and to provide an opportunity to transfer cultural teachings throughout the age groups. Young people in attendance illustrated the educational value of the project by showing narrated photo productions based on themes like language preservation, traditional cooking methods and local history. Each production was very short, usually under five minutes. They featured photographs usually taken by the youth with their voice narrating their stories. The Nashuk Youth council has been involved with the project for several years and has some of their work on display on YouTube. Their work covers a wide variety of topics including preservation of culture, traditional food gathering and more. Keenan Jules of Kyuquot, for example, showed a video he made about introduced foods and their impact on the health of Nuu-chah-nulth people. The purpose of showing the videos is to showcase what the youth have learned along the way; not only in terms of culture, but also in terms of the technical skills involved in story production. Those with previous experience said it is important to take a lot of photos when working on a project. Having a large selection of photographs to choose from makes for a better finished project and helps prevent violation of any copyright laws.
Wortman visits Expo Continued from page 3. Wortman promotes a carbohydratelight diet to prevent diabetes, and Mrs. Pudding’s comical skit designed to teach people about living with diabetes. Wortman, a Metis physician, is no stranger to Nuu-chah-nulth territory. He has been in Port Alberni before to talk about his personal experience with diabetes and how he and his family overcame the illness by adopting a low carbohydrate diet. Wortman believes aboriginal people historically lived on low-carb diets rich in fish and oils. The introduction of the European diet, with its large amounts of sugar and starches, wreaked havoc on the health of Aboriginal people. His theory was tested in Alert Bay, B.C. back in 2008, when a group of people there went cold turkey on carbs for one year. Their journey was chronicled in the documentary video My Big Fat Diet. Mrs. Pudding is an elderly and very funny character created by Sue Schaefer, a diabetes nurse educator. Schaefer has lived with type II diabetes for 10 years and she’s learned a lot along the way. In her opening dialogue Mrs. Pudding tells her audience diabetes is complicated, ‘but I’m going to make it easy for you,’ she promised. She takes her audience through lessons on healthy food choices, portion control and getting fit. HEAL, she says, is her acronym for Healthy Eating Active Living. Her pres-
Dr. Jay Wortman entation imparts important diabetes health information in a fun, easy-to-understand way. Besides telling people how to eat and play an active role in keeping themselves healthy, Mrs. Pudding talks about the consequences of letting one’s health go. She tells her audience that it is important to properly manage their diabetes in order to prevent kidney damage. “Your body is a machine and will only run as good as the fuel you put in it,” she said.
Digitial storytelling with Raven Hartley who was creating a story about traditional pit cooking. The workshop was held Nov. 16 to 18 in Tofino. The workshop was organized by Robert Dennis Jr. and Letitia Rampanen and was held in Tofino from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18. After the workshop the participants were given a digital camera to take
back to their communities where they will use them to make their own stories. The group will come back at a later date to learn how to complete their digital stories.
Alberni District Secondary School OPEN HOUSE Please join us for a tour of the new ADSS! 4000 Roger Street, Port Alberni Friday, December 7, 2012 2:00 - 7:00PM The tour will include displays and demonstrations by students. Burgers & Hot Dogs will be served in the front entrance at 5:00pm For more information contact Barb Witte 250.720.2770 or bwitte@sd70.bc.ca
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Emergency assistance for Aboriginal students the difference between leaving and staying Aboriginal students who experience a short-term financial crisis will now have access to emergency financial relief while they are attending school. The $2-million Aboriginal Emergency Assistance fund is part of government’s renewed commitment to improve post-secondary opportunities and outcomes for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples through the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education and Training Policy Framework and Action Plan. “The Aboriginal Emergency Assistance
program is having a profound effect on Aboriginal students at Camosun College” said Janice Simcoe, chair, Aboriginal Education & Community Connections at Camosun College. This program has enabled us to provide small, but crucial, supports as well as major assistance, such as enabling students to keep roofs over their heads despite family emergencies. So far, we have assisted over 20 students in need. For most of them, this program has been the difference between staying in school and leaving.”
Jody Raybould-Wilson has been reelected as Regional Chief of the Assembly of First Nations-BC in an election held Nov. 27. She begins her second consecutive term in the position. Raybould-Wilson garnered 126 of 162 ballots cast. Shana Manson and Margery McRae rounded out the race. It was the first time for an all-female ballot in the organization’s history. Ten regional chiefs make up the executive committee of the AFN, and Raybould-Wilson remains the only woman on the committee.
Cuts will hurt, but “we will survive,” says Braker Continued from page 1. Said Charlie Cootes, another treaty nation within the Nuu-chah-nulth umbrella, “We are well-known for our services, like nursing, youth and child services and Usma, a delegated agency of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. He said the cuts attack the leadership and decision-making capacity of the tribal council and its transparency and accountability capabilities. Tribal council core funding is used to operate such areas as the capital projects department, administration department, communications department, leadership, and the finance department. Cootes said you are forcing us to shrink our leadership and decision-making by more than half, a “huge no-no” by government, he insisted. Magnuson said that a simplified new funding reporting requirement that will be less burdensome for accounting will be rolled out for 2014. That comment, however, was met with scepticism. In speaking earlier to this point—made in
the press release Sept. 4 that announced the funding cuts, —President Atleo said “Oh, you have a comedy writer in Ottawa.” He said NTC is going to need some definition on what Ottawa means by “simplified” because the reporting requirements of Ottawa are currently onerous. Magnuson said “We find ourselves in a unique situation” with government asking for more accountability, however the shift in focus is that First Nations will be more accountable to their citizens and not to government. Magnuson said there were indeed programs that NTC delivers that have proven to be ahead of the curve, including the capital projects work being done. It’s something that Aboriginal Affairs would hope to replicate, he said. He promised to work with NTC on mitigating the cuts in this area. He said the cuts were not designed to decrease NTC’s ability to be creative and innovative in the way it delivers services. “You are in the best position to deliver
the services to your people,” Magnuson said. Tseshaht First Nation Chief Councillor Hugh Braker thanked Magnuson and the federal representatives for attending the meeting. He understood they were the messengers only, that they don’t make policy. But he said Magnuson did have the ear of the policy makers. Braker said in the 41 years of the tribal council, he could not remember a single time that the federal government accused NTC of wasting money. In fact, many times government had come to NTC with compliments on the design and operation of its programs and services and many times government partners with NTC on new programs to view their effectiveness. “This is not an issue of waste,” said Braker. He said he was unaware of Ottawa’s opinion of other tribal councils, but he did not want to see NTC lumped in with any that Ottawa might have a concern with. Braker told Magnuson that NTC was much stronger than any grant that it
receives from the federal government. “Of course, we will survive,” but the cuts will hurt, he said. Braker said the effect of the cuts will not be to the services of our people, but the relationship we have with the department of Aboriginal Affairs. “When you are reduced to a skeleton staff, the ability to communicate with government is going to be lost.” Archie Little is the community representative at the NTC table for Nuchatlaht, a very small, remote nation currently trying to re-build its capacity to become self-sufficient. He said the first people the nation calls when it requires support are the ones working at NTC. “I don’t mind change if we manage the change,” he said. “The day will come to say to the tribal council, ‘thank you but we don’t need you anymore,’ but it’s not today.” He said if there are strings to be cut, “we will cut the strings—and we’re doing it one string at a time.”
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Ahousaht family returns to old way of living By Denise Titian Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Seitcher Bay–A family of eight has given up modern conveniences and has moved to a 20 ft by 20 ft cabin on the shores of Seitcher Bay. John Rampanen, his wife Nitanis and their six children, ages one to 12, along with their 21-year-old nephew are going back to the lifestyle of their ancestors, one of reliance on the bounty of the land and the ocean. Earlier this summer the couple gave up their rental home in Tofino, along with their well-paying jobs. They moved to an isolated bay, about a 40-minute water taxi ride from Tofino, where they will spend their first winter off of the grid. John first heard about Seitcher Bay as a child. He said he used to listen to his mother, aunts and uncles talk about the place and how much fun they had there. Seitcher Bay is located deep in Ahousaht territory, about a 10-minute water taxi trip from the village. John, whose mother was born a Seitcher, is aware that his family has deep roots in Tla-o-qui-aht and the family is split between the two nations. John said that his understanding is that the Seitchers are originally from Tla-oqui-aht, but left there about 150 years ago on the advice of an elder when several family members got sick and began dying. They fled to neighboring Ahousaht, who, at the time, were in the midst of war with the Otsosaht. According to family stories, the Seitchers were skilled warriors who helped Ahousaht win the war. Ahousaht Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna showed his appreciation by adopting the Seitchers into his house, said Rampanen. About 10 years ago some of the Seitchers went back to the long-abandoned bay. Heavily overgrown, the place needed to be cleared before the family could camp there. It became a yearly ritual. Young people went in a day or two ahead of time to
John Rampanen Sr. began clearing land and built cabins at Seitcher Bay and the place became a summer retreat for family. Now, his son John, wife Nitanis and their children and a nephew plan to winter at the site, giving up the creature comforts of urban living to live off the bounty of the land and the sea.
clear the land of newly grown berry bushes, then the rest of the family would arrive for a summer weekend of fun. When John’s father, John Rampanen Sr. retired, he started to spend more time in Seitcher Bay–about 12 weeks every spring and summer. He and his sons began clearing the land and built small cabins. The initial plan was to build a couple of longhouses for Seitcher family gatherings, but there was not enough old growth cedar in the area to support that idea so they had to build smaller, individual family structures. A jack-of-all trades, the senior Rampanen installed boat floats made from discarded fish farm systems. He
built a running water system that taps into a natural artesian spring flowing from Catface Mountain. It is because of that water system that the Rampanen family enjoys the use of a flushing toilet. Rampanen said his family was thrilled about the first flush. They dug a septic field so that the toilet can be safely used. Four small cabins were made ,with one serving as a kitchen. For a few summers the clan would gather for what they called Seitcher Bay Days. It was a long weekend family campout with plenty of games and competitions like Fear Factor –Seitcher style. “It was a great way for grandparents and grandchildren to connect and we would share love, laughter
and good times… We were making memories that last,” said Rampanen. Then in 2009, John Sr. suffered a heart attack right after returning home from Seitcher Bay. Forced to slow down his activities, John Sr. stayed closer to home and the family stopped Seitcher Bay Days for a few years. John and Nitanis continued their work which focused heavily on the promotion of indigenous foods. But they began to feel the pull back to Seitcher Bay where they could get fresh crab and other sea foods and they talked about moving there. With their children onboard with the idea they made the decision to make Seitcher Bay their permanent home. Nitanis admits there was fear in the beginning. “We’re so soft,” she said. “We’re used to electricity, heat and we take everything for granted.” As enchanted as she was about the thought of raising her children in the wilderness, she was afraid she bit off more than she could chew. Nitanis talked about how hard it can be to do the simplest things and how the family comes up with ingenious ways to conserve. For example, because there is no hot running water, there is always a large pot of water heating on top of the woodstove. With a limited supply of hot water, the family needs to get as much use out of it as they can. They do that by first bathing the little ones, then the clothes get laundered in the same water. There is no washing machine so the kids stomp on the clothes in the basin of soapy water. “They have fun doing it, but I have to wring out the clothes by hand,” said Nitanis, vowing to search for an antique clothes wringer. And because there is always work to do, John, she points out, is now in great shape. Improvements are always being made on the house and furniture needs to be built. Wood needs to be cut and if the chainsaw won’t run John has to fix it. He, too, vows to scour the antique shops in search of a cross cut saw so that he doesn’t have to rely on a gas-powered saw. A lot of work went into preparations for a winter in Seitcher Bay. In spring 2012 John went ahead to the cabins to winterize them and to stockpile wood. Continued on page 7.
Meals and songs shared Continued from page 2. Before dinner young members of a local drum group sang dinner songs. Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Cliff Atleo led drummers in the singing of an Ahousaht dinner song. Chief Dick asked the people to stay seated while volunteers served them din-
ner. “They’re always having to stand in line for things so we don’t want them to have to do that today,” he said. “No matter who you are or where you are from, you are our guests and this is our treat so sit down and enjoy,” he told them.
Ahousaht and friends served 400 people for lunch and another 600 people for dinner on Nov. 23 at Our Place in Victoria. This is the third such event the nation has hosted. Songs were sung, and guests were told they are appreciated, thought of and loved by their relatives back home.
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Family goes off the grid to learn and grow Continued from page 6. Living off the grid, the family would have to teach themselves how live without modern conveniences. Nitanis made her own preparations before moving to Seitcher Bay. Moving from a 3,000 square foot home to one measuring about 300 sq. ft. means a lot of downsizing. She sold or traded what items the family couldn’t take with them. Some items were put in storage, but Nitanis says they will need to deal with those in order to save the monthly storage expense. She canned all of the food that was in the freezer because there is no freezer at the bay. It was during a windstorm that John and the older kids hired a water taxi in Tofino to bring more than 250 jars of fish to their new home. While offloading the boat, some jars went overboard in the rough sea. Not wanting the food to go to waste, John and the kids waited out the storm then went down to the float armed with fishing line and magnets; the kids salvaged all of the lost jars of food. Garbage disposal is something else they plan for. There is a pile of plastic, broken lawn chairs and other refuse that can’t be burnt. John said they will have to find a way to get the garbage out to a transfer station. They avoid bringing plastic to Seitcher Bay, so much so that the only store-bought toy their children have is a teddy bear. “I have $1,000 worth of Lego in storage, but we’re not bringing it out there,” she laughed. The kids have learned to make their own toys.
When the family does their grocery shopping in town they will remove as much packaging as possible. They buy things like fresh fruit, vegetables, rice and pasta. We don’t want people to think we’re homesteading, said Nitanis. It’s really more than that. It’s about doing the reverse of what residential school did, she explained. “It’s about rooting our kids to the land…The focus is on health, wellness and growth as a family,” said John. It is also about learning and preserving the culture. John and Nitanis say they are learning along the way and still have much to learn. After nine seasons of practice, John knows when and where to harvest certain sea foods. Nitanis spent the summer picking berries and canned the fruits of her labour. But they still rely on store-bought staples, a VHF radio, the occasional use of a generator and they plan to get Internet service. They still need to buy fuel at Ahousaht to run their little speed boat, saws and generator and that can be expensive. The children are being homeschooled. Besides learning the usual reading, writing and arithmetic they learn practical skills like weather forecasting. “Weather is big for us. Everything we do depends on the weather,” said Nitanis. The older children have also learned how to row a boat, run the generator and they make kindling. If the weather is nice the family might go fishing or clam digging. They have a crab trap to check or they might get oysters or mussels.
If it’s stormy they will need to secure the boat and keep up with the bailing. They might chop firewood on a stormy day, and there are always home renovations to do. John built bunk beds for his kids and makes tables and benches. They are prepping a garden space so they can grow their own potatoes next year.
Down the road the family plans to build a larger home. Master Carver Joe Martin dropped by for a visit and promised he would come back someday to help the family build their own dugout canoe. The Rampanens love to have visitors and invite people to drop by anytime.
The Nesika Awards were announced before a standing-room only crowd at the Bonsor Community Centre in Burnaby on Nov. 23. Ha-Shilth-Sa was nominated in the organization category. The Nesika was awarded to fellow nominee, Collingwood Neighbourhood House Society.
Nesika Award winners announced By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Burnaby—It was standing room only for the announcement of this year’s Nesika Awards. With a record number of nominations—160 in all—the large room at the Bonsor Recreation Complex on Nov. 23 was decidedly cozy. The provincial Nesika Awards celebrate the exceptional work being done to promote diversity and multiculturalism in British Columbia. There are four award categories: Individual, business, youth and organization. Ha-Shilth-Sa newspaper was nominated in the Organization category. The recipient of the award went to Collingwood Neighbourhood House Society, which serves a culturally-diverse area of Vancouver and offers more than 100 programs and services by embedding intercultural ways of living, playing, learning and working together. The Youth category was new to the Nesika Awards this year. Jorge E. Salazar got the nod. He works for the Vancouver Foundation focusing on immigrant and refugee youth to promote strong community connections with First Nations, urban Aboriginal, immigrant and refugee communities in B.C. John Donnelly & Associates conceived and produced the Surry Fusion Festival, B.C.’s largest multi-cultural festival. The company was the recipient of the Business Nesika Award. Winnie L. Cheung was the recipient of the individual award. She has been instrumental in establishing several signature programs to foster relationshipbuilding between international and local students, as well as engaging the community with the University of British Columbia and promoting learning
through the appreciation of cultural diversity. The judging criteria included how nominees had contributed to raising awareness of diversity, multiculturalism and anti-racism issues, promoted respect and inclusion and created a welcoming environment in their communities. The winners in each category received a trophy marking their achievement and a $5,000 cheque to be given to a recognized organization of their choice to further advance multiculturalism in B.C. Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism John Yap joined the award winners, nominees, members of the Multicultural Advisory Council and B.C. diversity champions at the awards ceremony. “Cultural diversity and increased participation and engagement by all cultures are vitally important to create a strong and vibrant social and economic future for British Columbia. The recipients and nominees of this year’s provincial Nesika Awards reinforce that commitment to those goals on a daily basis and I am proud to congratulate my fellow British Columbians on their success.” Mo Dhaliwal is the acting chair of the Multicultural Advisory Council, which runs the award event. “A record number of 160 nominees for this year’s Nesika Awards proves how the values of multiculturalism are thriving and enriching the province. It also demonstrates that multiculturalism is not just a policy and legislation, it is a way of life and a way of doing business embraced by many British Columbians.” Nesika (pronounced Ne-SAY-ka) is Chinook for “we, us, our.” It comes from a trade language used by many different Aboriginal linguistic groups along the west coast of North America.
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Community & Beyond Junior (17 and Under) Girls and Boys
Nov. 30
Port Alberni Samuel Family Basketball Tournament to be held at Athletic Hall in Port Alberni. Teams from Ahousaht, Tla-oqui-aht, Ucluelet, Hesquiaht, Tseshaht and 2 based out of Port Alberni. Tip off 3 p.m. Friday, games all day Saturday starting 9 a.m. Finals Sunday starting 9 a.m. Come join the fun, support the youth. Kleco for supporting youth activities. Wally Two Toes Samuel and Family Thunder Ball Hockey Ice Breaker
Nov. 30 to Dec. 2
AGM for WOMEN'S FOOD AND WATER INITIATIVE
Dec 12
Port Alberni Passionate about Mother Earth? Concerned about food and water security? Come to the WFWI 2012 AGM. New members welcome, women, men and children 8 years and older, $5 per year or 1/2 hour volunteer work. 7 pm at Main Artery (art store), 4969 Argyle Street (by 3rd Ave.). Info: 250-724-7308 wfwi@shaw.ca Notice of general membership meeting
Dec. 15
Port Alberni
Port Alberni
For more information please cal Les Sam at 250-720-7334 or les.sam@tseshaht.com or Richard Sam Jr. at 250-731-5422
Time: 10:00 am. start time; Location: Port Alberni Friendship Center. Following the meeting, the annual Xmas Dinner will be served. Hesquiaht First Nation Chief and Council invite all Hesquiaht Membership to the Christmas Dinner. Dinner will begin to be served following completion of meeting. For more information, please contact Lisa Sabbas at hesquiahtmembership@hughes.net or contact me, via toll free phone: 1-866-670-1181.
FREE CrĂŞpes Breakfast for French Immersion
Dec 2
Tofino Community Hall Enjoy a free crepes breakfast hosted by the Tofino-Ucluelet Canadian Parents for French (CPF) chapter. From 10am to 12pm. Learn how we can implement a French Immersion program in our schools for our kids in the Tofino and Ucluelet communities. Become a member of our local CPF chapter, and fill out our survey so we can make French Immersion a reality in our communities. Interactive and fun French games for the kids, and great French music for all. Everyone welcome. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/16423 0323640739/
Memorial for Anthony Mickey
Feb. 23, 2013 Port Alberni
All friends and family invited to come to the Maht Mahs Gym at 12 noon. For more info please call Les Mickey at 250266-0148. Naming Potlatch
March 9, 2013 Port Alberni
All Residential School survivors who have submitted an IAP(Independent Assessment Process) application and would like to find out the status of their claim, can now call directly to the ADJUDICATION SECRETARIAT’S INFORMATION LINE 1-877-635-2648. Previously when a survivor wanted to ask questions regarding their IAP claim the information needed to flow to their lawyer and then to the survivor. This has now been changed in order to make sure all IAP claims that have been submitted are actually in the process. The deadline for the IAP is fast approaching and RHSW's are available to answer questions and fill out IAP applications.
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Manager of Museum, Heritage and Culture The City of Port Alberni is looking for a high energy individual excited about becoming a key member of an administrative and management team that is focused on providing quality local government services in an efficient and effective manner. Reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Manager of Museum, Heritage and Culture is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and administering the operations, programs and activities of the Alberni Valley Museum and related heritage facilities. The incumbent is a member of the management team, and acts as a key advisor to the Director of Parks and Recreation and Council on matters pertaining to heritage and culture. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated outstanding strategic planning, leadership, organization and supervisory skills. This high profile role requires a professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with Council, a wide variety of heritage related organizations, members of the community and government agencies. Ideally the successful candidate will possess a post-secondary degree in Museology, History, Anthropology or related field with 4 or more years of related Museum administrative experience. This exempt position offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants are invited to forward their resume by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 to: Theresa Kingston, Manager of Human Resources 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V8 Fax: 250 723-1003 E-mail: humanresources_resumes@portalberni.ca We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Education - h=aah=opa
Kleco! Kleco! Submitted by Eileen Haggard NTC Elementary/Secondary Supervisor This issue is dedicated to parents for showing a strong commitment to enriching the lives of their children by supporting them in a positive way. Thank you for all the love and understanding you have shown your children. They will always succeed with you by their side. Thank you for giving your children a good start each morning.Thank you for getting up with them. Thank you for making sure that they are dressed for the weather and that they are feeling fresh as they go out the door. Always remember that starting the day off with your child is very important. Thank you for starting their day with loving words. You are the number one influence in your child’s life, and hearing your cheery voice in the morning will always start the day off right. Thank you for reminding them of their supplies and assignments needed for that day of school. Often in the business of the morning they forget to pack what they need. Thank you for making them breakfast or encouraging them to have something to eat in the morning. Children cannot concentrate when they are hungry. Thank you for feeding them well at night. Thank you for encouraging them to work hard. Letting your children know that you have an expectation of them is very important in helping them develop goals and expectations of themselves. Thank you for making sure that they are always on time and at school on a regular basis. Having a good start to the day will set the tone for the hours to follow. Thank you for being a part of their educational journey by visiting the school just to show that you care. When your children see you in the school they develop a strong sense that school is okay. For some this is a very difficult task due to personal experiences in school and you are to be commended for showing your children that you can work on overcoming your anxiety so that you can support them in a healthy way. Thank you for taking the time to talk to their teachers. Communication is so important and talking to their teachers will help you to be an active partner in their education and give you a voice in defining what constitutes success for your child. Thank you for volunteering. First Nation’s people have always been very giving and helpful. Volunteering not only makes your children proud; other First Nations children are proud as well to see someone from their community in the school. Thank you for helping out with cultural programs. You help to create an environment based on understanding and respect. With cultural programs your
children develop a sense of our spirituality. We as First Nations people have a rich, vibrant culture that others can learn from. Each of you has a history and talent that you can bring into the schools and we are grateful for what you have shared. Thank you for recognizing and celebrating the achievements of your children. Each of us has strengths and weaknesses. Always recognize the strength within your child and support them in strengthening the weak areas. Thank you for being a strong advocate and role model for your children by addressing concerns as they arise in a respectful and dignified manner. You are teaching your children to speak out, be heard and be a partner in finding solutions. You are also role modeling appropriate interaction between two people. They will carry these social skills through life. Thank you for monitoring their progress, intervening when necessary and always encouraging them to do their best. Thank you for making sure your child has a good place to do homework. Thank you for making the sacrifices needed in order to be home with your children to ensure that they are working on their homework. It is important that children do their homework and we know that you are not always able to help out. We thank you for exploring ways to ensure that they receive the help that they need. Some of you make sure that they attend tutoring sessions and others ask family members to help out. Whatever it is that your family does to address the homework issue, thank you, for homework is important and will help them to succeed. Thank you for encouraging them to participate in extra curricular activies and sports. We know that at times this creates a hardship financially, but you always seem to find a way to ensure that they are able to participate. Some of you have volunteered to fund raise for the school in order to cut expenses. We very much appreciate your personal contribution. Thank you for making sure that they are emotionally strong. Helping your children to feel good by being happy inside and out will give them the confidence to face whatever life may bring. Thank you for making sure that they get a good rest at night so that they are fresh in the morning ready to face the challenges of a new day. We as First Nations people recognize the necessity of spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual balance, we recognize that everything is connected, and we have a deep sense of responsibility to our families and our community. Thank you for being there for your children and giving them your support.
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What is dispute resolution? Submitted by Petra Barnfield KUU-US Crisis Services Homeless Coordinator/Advocate
Walter Collins, owner of the Clock Tower Gallery, and cedar artist Alice Sam are working together on an art exhibit that will feature the work of 40 artists.
Rooting the artist in the community with show By Debora Steel Ha-Shilth-Sa Reporter Port Alberni—“hishuk ish tsawaak.” We know this as a fundamental core principle of the Nuu-chah-nulth world view. “Everything is one.” And starting on Nov. 30, it is the title of an exhibit that will bring the work of 40 Aboriginal artists together for a month-long show. The event kicks off on Friday with the opening reception at the Clock Tower Gallery at Port Alberni’s Harbour Quay. The artists on exhibit are connected with cedar artist Alice Sam and gallery owners Walter Collins and Elaine McLaughlin. Sam is Ahousaht. Her father, late Dixon Sam, had roots in Tla-o-qui-aht and Ahousaht, and her mom, late Cora Sam nee Charlie, had roots in Ahousaht and Ditidaht. Sam became involved in the show “hishuk ish tsawaak: Everything is One, We are all connected” not as an artist herself , but through her appreciation of Indigenous artists. She went through the work that Clock Tower currently has on display and started to pick out the Indigenous artists and thought, ‘why not make these artists a feature in the gallery.’ Where the art had no connection to a tribe or nation, she worked to establish (or root, as Sam described it) the art with a link back to the people. She wanted the artists to receive some recognition for their work, and she felt it was really important that the artist be connected to family and community. And, she said, it’s important for the buyer of art to have as much information about the work that they are considering buying. This is a lesson of experience, said Sam. When she sells her cedar
work, she attaches a note that tells her story and the feeling she gets when she creates. “To me, it’s my strength,” she told HaShilth-Sa. “It’s where I get my spirituality.” She said when things aren’t right, even playing with cedar centres her. On display until Dec. 30th will be the work of such 40 artists as Jan Green and Moy Sutherland, Cecil Dawson, Sheryl McKay, Floyd Tate and Jason Titian. There will be masks, drums, paddles, clothing, beadwork, basket weaving, jewelry and painting. Some of the artists will even be available to demonstrate how they work. A special feature of the event will be the display of three prints of the late Art Thompson. While Sam is an artist in her own right, she has not planned to put in any of her own work in the show. She is just happy to promote the other artists. Sam currently has her hands full as she pursues her education in the healing field. Sam met Collins a few years ago when her adopted brother Todd Robinson, a glass artist, was having a show at Clock Tower. She opened that show with some traditional songs and dances. Opening night for “hishuk ish tsawaak” is scheduled for between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Nov. 30. Collins is pleased to be able to run the exhibit and if it’s a success, he will hold it over thru January, he said. Collins talents run to stone carving, acrylic painting, murals and portraiture. He understands how hard it is to make a living as an artist and the difficulty in getting wall or floor space in a gallery. He’s happy to bring some exposure to Native artists. He said that locally there is a big interest in the work, and tourists definitely are interested in seeing First Nations and Aboriginal art.
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A dispute resolution hearing is like a landlord-tenant “court” where you can ask a dispute resolution officer to interpret the rules in the Residential Tenancy Act in order to settle a problem with your landlord. For example, you can ask for repairs, dispute an eviction notice, or seek compensation from your landlord. The dispute resolution officer will decide what to do about the problem, based on an interpretation of the law and your evidence, such as letters, receipts, witnesses, tenancy agreement, etc. Filing an application for dispute resolution Applications can be found online. They can also be filed online. Applications can also be printed and taken to a Residential Tenancy Branch office or Service BC Center. You don’t need a lawyer as the dispute resolution process at the Residential Tenancy Branch is designed so that people can represent themselves. It would also be helpful to look at the policy guidelines and fact sheets on the Residential Tenancy Branch Web site
when you are preparing for a hearing! Compensation for Damages If you are going after your landlord for “damages”, or monetary compensation, check the following: Do you have proof that damage or loss exists? Do you have proof that this damage or loss happened solely because of the actions or neglect of the respondent in violation of the Residential Tenancy Act or agreement? Do you have verification of the actual amount of money required to compensate for your claimed loss or to rectify the damage? Did you follow section 7(2) of the Residential Tenancy Act by taking steps to mitigate or minimize the loss or damage? The more prepared you are with your evidence, the better the chance of being successful with the outcome of the application. The Aboriginal Homeless Response Initiative program under the guidance of the KUU-US Crisis Line Society assists the homeless or those at risk of homelessness by providing access to emergency housing, vacancy rentals, public education, advocacy support and clothing/household items.
In Memory Crystal Iris Fred June 21, 1978 – November 27, 2006 Heaven Needed R.I.P. Mom You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived. So many things of You can close your eyes and Mom I miss – Pray that she’ll come back Her gentle hug and Or you can open your eyes tender kiss. And see all she’s left. I still can feel her warm embrace. Your heart can be empty And picture yet her loving face Because you can’t see her A mother’s tasks are never done. Or you can be full of the love you And Heaven must have needed one. shared. For angels came and took her hand You can turn your back on And led her to God’s Promised Land. Tomorrow and live yesterday She’s surely keep quite busy there Or you can be happy for tomorrow While brushing little angels’ hair. Because of yesterday. And making sure they’re dressed just You can remember her right. And only that she’s gone Not staying out too late at night. Or you can cherish her Although there’s sadness, this I know – Memory and let it live on. She’s waiting there, her face aglow You can cry and close your mind, I close my eyes and I can see – Be empty and turn your back Her arms still open Or you can do what she’d want; smile, Wide for me. Open your eyes, love and go on. Daniel, Raquel and Alvin Rest In Peace Can’t believe it’s been six years already since you left us, gone but never forgotten
Birthdays & Congratulations Happy Birthday Grace! Luv Mom & Dad
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Klecko’s - +ekoo Open Letter to Hub City Fisheries (Nanaimo), RBS Seafoods harvesting (Victoria), Pasco Seafoods (Richmond), and Alaskan Moon Seafoods (Nanaimo): On behalf of Tseshaht First Nation, we would like to thank you for your gracious donation of food items/or funds to our most recent First Nations Fisheries Council Gala Dinner held in Tseshaht
First Nation territory on Nov. 14 at the Port Alberni Maht Mahs Gym. Tseshaht First Nation values our continued working relationship and look forward to working with you in the near future. We greatly appreciate your contribution and effort. Yours truly, Tseshaht First Nation Hugh Braker
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shopping baskets, whalers hats, skirts, capes & more. Classes availible
FOR SALE: High end 16’ double eagle boat, with 85hp merc, johnson kicker, 18’ trailor and lots more. $3900. Contact Bill Moore at 250-723-8249. FOR SALE: 16 ft. double eagle on trailor, 115 hp Johnson motor and a 4 hp Johnson motor. $1500 obo. For more info call 7243049. FOR SALE: 36’ ex commercial fishing vessel. $11,900.00 Call Pieter at 250-6183052 or email:pieterstegeman1@gmail.com FOR SALE: 150 HP Yamaha 2 stroke outboard motor with 720 hours. Runs excellent. Complete with controls and gauges. $5000. Also custom built powder coated pod that had been mounted on an 18 and ½ foot Double Eagle. Good Condition. $1000 Contact: 250 670 1131 or 250 730 223 FOR SALE: Custom made nets (250) 923-9864.
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: 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 250-2662243 for more inforamtion or viewing. 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 SALES:1992 Honda Accord LX. Like new in and out $3500.00 obo. 1985 Dodge Motorhome. Fully self contained. $6000.00 obo. Call 250-724-3589
Volunteer TSAWAAYUUS ELDERS: Are requesting volunteers to come and share your time with us. Singing and drumming, dancing, storytelling, crafts of any kind. players. Come and share some special times with us. Please call Judy at 724-5655 or email jpeterson@rainbowgardens.bc.ca HELP WANTED: Need work experience? The Port Alberni Friendship Center is seeking interested applicants for Volunteer positions including: Reception and Youth Workers. We are seeking individuals that are reliable, committed, flexible and of good character. Hours per week may vary. If you are interested, please contact Jeff at 723-8281 WANTED: whale teeth, whalebones, mastodon ivory and Russian blue cobalt trade beads. Lv. msg. For Steve and Elsie John at 604-833-3645 or c/o #141-720 6th St, New Westminster BC V3L3C5.
Lost and Found LOST: A drum contained in a blue drum bag with a Killer Whale design on the bag. It was left under the elders’ canopy at Bob Daly Stadium during Tluu-piich Games. Contact Cliff Atleo at 250-724-5757.
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