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AFN BULLETIN February 25, 2014
ONE TIME IRS PERSONAL CREDIT AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS STUDENTS Eligible former Indian Residential Schools (IRS) students who qualified for the Common Experience Payment (CEP) under the IRS Settlement Agreement may now qualify for a one time IRS Personal Credit (no cash value) for educational programs and services. You may see advertisements on TV, radio or newspapers in the coming weeks. The organization appointed to handle the IRS Personal Credits process is Crawford Class Action Services. Eligible IRS students will receive a Personal Credits Acknowledgement Form in the mail from Crawford Class Action Services. All forms must be completed and returned postmarked no later than October 31, 2014. All instructions to complete the Personal Credits Acknowledgement Form are included in the mailed package to eligible claimants.
Emergency 911 Service September 4, 2013 the OKIB signed an agreement for 911 emergency contact services for the community. TIPS: In an emergency dial 911 for Fire, Ambulance or Police Give your type of emergency and you would like the local Fire Department to be dispatched, please say so. Ensure your home address signage is fluorescent so that it is easy to find in the dark.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is not overseeing this process but can provide assistance to complete forms if required. The AFN has four Liaison Coordinators available for community presentations as well. Please call the AFN at 1-866-869-6789 if you require assistance or a presentation on IRS Personal Credits. More information is available at: www.residentialschoolsettlement.ca or by calling 1-866-343-1858
Sen'klip Submissions
Deadline: 20th of each month with distribution by the 1st Please send submissions to: sulinek.saddleman@okanagan.org Documents: in word format Photos: jpeg format
Assembly of First Nations, 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L5 Toll-free: 1-866-869-6789 | Fax: (613) 241-5808 | www.afn.ca
Okanagan Indian Band, 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC. V1H2A4 “Ensuring the Future through Cultural, Social and Economic Development.”
Senk’lip News
Editor: Sulinek Saddleman Ph: (250) 542-4328 ext. 200 Fx: (250) 542-4990 sulinek.saddleman@okanagan.org Mail: 12420 Westside Rd., Vernon, BC, V1H 2A4
Chief: Byron Louis Councillors: Homer Alexis, Lyle Brewer, Barbra (June) Cole, Tim Isaac, Allan Louis, Coola Louis, Diane Louis, Raymond Marchand, Russell Williams and Leland Wilson
APRIL 2014
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR QUARTERLY REPORT Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
Activity
Achievements to date
Council Support
• Improved briefing materials to Council
Administrative and Program Services • Digital infrastructure up grade • Develop digital file system
• 2 phase of 2 phases complete to upgrade the bands servers • Funding applied for TSD to proceed with the initial phase of this project
External and Internal Relationships • Local Municipal Governments • AANDC
• Met at least once with senior • Continue development of relationships and pursue manger OKIB agenda(s) • Met with Lake Country • AANDC – same as above Council • Develop briefing and workplans for relationship management for C&C • Several meetings at several levels with AANDC
Governance • Council Support • Bylaw development • Corporate and Council Governance • Policy Review • Conflict of Interest
Next Steps
• Work on linking all administrative areas to new servers • Learn from TSD project and seek to expand across administration – could take several years.
• Improved briefing materials and format for Council – leads to better and more efficient decision making • Working on the development of bylaw tracking so that Council can prioritize bylaws that require revision or creation. • Council has asked that a Bylaw process be developed for systematic approval of bylaws. • Working on locating funding and on the design of projects that will see the development of a OKIB Development Corporation and a Governance Bylaw. • Initial start on review of Administration and HR policies • Council and senior managers have had Conflict of Interest training. Finance • Initial planning started for • Risk management review of Band insurance needs • Complete necessary adminisand development of RFP trative and process adjustments to • Reformatting of financial ensure compliance with the Finance system complete and audit comBylaw on timing of budget preparation plete for previous fiscal year and audit completion. • Budget work progressing to • Develop fiscal planning frame- have completion before new fiscal work year commences. Negotiations: • Negotiations are either in • participate in OKIB negotiaprocess or in preparation phases tions with Federal, Provincial and loon claims (Federal), rights of way cal jurisdictions (Provincial); and joint planning ex• develop community consultaercises (local jurisdictions). tion and communications • In development
• Complete tracking and prioritizing system • Progress with these projects – time frame to completion is 1-2 years; • Progress with these projects – time frame to completion is expected to be end of next fiscal year. • Council has requested a draft range bylaw and a public areas bylaw be developed. A dog bylaw is in progress. • Conflict of Interest training will be done at the next lower level of staff in the administration. • The Conflict of Interest language in all OKIB bylaws and Policies will be re-written to be the same in all.
Communication • Website improvements • Newsletter • Develop a communications department to ensure robust membership communications as well as handle the communications requirements of Council and the Administration.
• Continue to improve the website • Look to have these newsletter issues dealt with by March 31. (Note: the newsletter also goes to the website) • The new position will be developed for next fiscal year budget pending available funding.
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• Have implemented new OKIB site including member only site • Need to upgrade our software and re-organize editor and production • Develop position description and budget.
• Expect to move forward with this project next fiscal year (after April 01, 2014) • The fiscal planning framework will be organized to provide a 5 year planning horizon to facilitate better financial decision making.
• Continue with the negotiations • Continue community consultation under the direction of Council.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REPORT
APRIL 2014
Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
ACTIVITY
ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE
NEXT STEPS
1.
• Completed Service Station Feasibility Study.
• Secure MOT funds (St Anne’s Hill) to improve access.
Attract & Secure Tenants.
• Completed Steele Site Master Plan. • Completed Steele Environmental • Complete Designation Studies Audit Phase 1. (Appraisal, EA, Surveys) • Secured interest in building a • Lease (secure) tenants. Fruit Packing Plant at Steele (Coral Beach). • Secured two Sun Valley lease offers (Harvey & Brewer). • Secured interest in building a mobile home park (Freeport Industries). • Secured interest in building a mobile home factory (Freeport Industries). 2.
Attract & Secure Tenants.
3.
Secure Investment (Money).
• In consultations with SRI Homes regarding reconfiguring site lease. • Secured installation of Mt B Test Turbines. • Secured funding for 2014 UXO removal. • Secured $70,000 in AANDC slippage.
• Reduce footprint of SRI and redevelop excess land. • Collect Wind Data. • Negotiate Long Term Removal Plan. • Complete funding of Steele designation.
• Secured ERA truck contracting opportunity. 4. Secure Partners (Expertise & Money). • Finalized F CRSA Agreement with Territorial Stewardship.
• Wait outcome of Chilcotin Case re F TOWA. • Position Tolko Industries.
• Organize meetings between Lake C & OKIB to improve IR#7 infrastructure, tourism services, water shed protection and road access. 5. Increase Band Entrepreneur Success Rate.
• Secure Frank Louis RV Park Feasibility Study Funds.
Secure JV Partner.
Change in Service Fees for Non-Band Members Effective Immediately Registration of: Status Card $25.00 Birth $10.00 Marriage $10.00 Death $10.00 Amendments $10.00 Name Change $10.00 Misc. $10.00 These costs are due to office expenses and courier fees.
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TERRITORIAL STEWARDSHIP QUARTERLY REPORT Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
Activity
Achievements to Date
Next Steps
1.
•Highway 97 Winfield to Oyama
Ongoing: Artifact analysis begins Jan 2014, storage site re-vegetation to resume spring 2014 •Completed for 2013, resumes 2014
Archaeology
•BC Hydro Reservoir Management o Arrow Lakes o Duncan Reservoir o Kinbasket Lake o Whatshan Lake Reservoir o Mica Creek o Sugar Lake Reservoir •Hwy 6 Grey to Ricardo •Tolko Industries Field Reviews •BC Timber Sales Field Reviews •Gorman Brothers Field Reviews •Bradley Creek Water Line
•Completed October 2013 •Complete review/reporting/audits •2013 field Reviews completed Nov 2013 •Complete review/reporting/audits •2013 field Reviews completed Nov 2013 •Complete review/reporting/audits
•Seabreeze Field Monitoring
•2013 field Reviews completed Nov 2013
•Village of Kaslo Archaeological Monitoring
•Complete Nov 2013 •Completed Nov 2013 •Ongoing: further monitoring will be needed. •Ongoing •Complete Nov 2013 •Ongoing-gathering research. Maintaining communications with BC Hydro and any interested OKIB Community Band Members and Chief and Council. Field visit November 5-6, 2013. •Ongoing field work. Maintaining communications with MOTI to ensure our participation in Highways project.
•Fortis Duck Lake Archaeological Monitoring •Fortis Highway 6 Archaeological Monitoring •Oatscott ( Ancestral Remains ) •Malakwa Bridge Project •Pinaus Dam
•St. Anne’s Hill Hwy 97 Project •BC Capacity Initiative
TSD Strategic Planning •Draft TSD strategic Plan
Research
Fisheries
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•Ongoing. High potential for archaeology sites. Further work needed, pending funding. •Ongoing. In the initial stage of discussions. •Ongoing field work. Submission of phase 2 of project submitted for funding approval. •Complete: The final draft of the TSD 5yr strategic plan has been approved by Chief and Council.
•Draft TSD Operational Planning
•Complete: Dec 16-17. Draft Operational Plan, in progress.
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Westside Road/Nkwala Trail
•Complete: the final draft is complete. Ready for submission.
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Highway 33
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In Progress
• Truth and Reconciliation Project, Residential • School Project
Complete Sept 2013
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Shuswap River Sustainability Plan
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Complete: the draft is ready for submission
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Shuswap Falls Hatchery
• Complete for Broodyear 2012/13 • Final year of Contract with Shuswap Falls Hatchery. 2014 the Penticton Hatchery will take over. • Discuss level of OKIB participation with the ONA Fisheries Dept.
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Chinook Creek Survey
• Complete: Data entry and report writing in progress
• 3 Creeks-Kokanee Enumeration and biological sampling
• Complete: data entry and report writing in progress
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• Complete • Complete: Data entry and report writing in progress
Kokanee Shore Spawner Coho Enumerations
TERRITORIAL STEWARDSHIP QUARTERLY REPORT Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
Achievements to Date
Achievements to Date
Community Outreach/Educational support • Hunting Camp 2013, planning for 2014 in progress
Training Professional Development
Next Steps •
Complete/ongoing
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Complete/ongoing
• TEK Meetings with Elders and community members Chief and Council-TSD cohosted 2 Elder/TEK meeting at New Horizons. • Viewing of Winfield to Oyama Artifacts TSD hosted 2 community presentations of the Artifacts • TSD tree planting with the students and staff of the nkmapl’qs i snmamayatn kl sqilxwtet, cultural immersion school
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Complete/ongoing
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Complete. Complete/Ongoing
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Complete/Ongoing
• Kikanee walk provided support for both sn-c’c’a-mala?tn and nkmapl’qs i snmamayatn kl sqilxwtet cultural immersion school.
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Complete/ongoing
• Cedar bark harvest with the Cherryville Community Forest
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Complete/ongoing
• Cultural Workshops Provided workshops for W.L Seaton, and Alexis Park schools.
• Complete/ongoing pending further funding
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Referral Response Systems
APRIL 2014
Silver Star Berry Picking
• • Traditional Plateau Art Class Pilot Project Hands on instruction in traditional and contemporary Plateau arts for the nkmapl’qs i snmamayatn kl sqilxwtet, cultural immersion school. • 2013 Remembrance Day community • event support.
Complete/ongoing
• Tracking of all incoming referrals and sending out invoicing for review of documents • Level 1 first aid and transportation endorsement
Ongoing
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Complete
• Complete. All TSD Staff passed both courses and received their certification
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Project Management
• Complete 2 TSD staff attended the 2 day course on project management software • Environmental and Community De- • Complete. velopment Project Management •
GIS Workshop
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Complete.
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UBCIC Cultural Heritage Workshop
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Complete
AREA A CLEAN UP DAY- MAY 8th/2014
NORTH OF PRO-HARDWARE-Bradley Creek, Irish Creek, Head of the Lake, Round Lake and Salmon River
AREA B CLEAN UP DAY- MAY 5th/2014
South OF PRO-HARDWARE-Six-Mile, Nashwhito (Siwash) Creek, and Whiteman’s Creek
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HEALTH QUARTERLY REPORT
APRIL 2014
Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
Activity Develop a communications plan so every member of the community is aware of all programs and services offered by the Health Centre
Achievements to Date • Website updates • Identify all avenues of communications
Next Steps • Re-implement “Did You Know” column in Sen’Klip • Prepare a community “blitz” for all services, especially mental health services
Establish a qualified mental health service in the community that is clinically supervised, mentored, supported and receives ongoing training
• Information on available referral services have been identified and being utilized
•Establish qualified full-time on-site mental health resources through internal funding and/or IRS funding as a pilot project •Deliver four (4) parenting programs/year •Deliver four (4) grief counselling programs/ year
• Regular monthly meetings are held with major referral resources (MCFD and IH) • BHC – MHC funds have been earmarked and re-profiled for community capacity building and on-site services • Health Canada has been contacted re: accessing IRS funding for a pilot project • Adult mental health services (2days per week) have been established as of Nov 30 Conceptual framework developed Conceptual budget developed Existing programs identified
•Develop clinical supervision for A&D staff
Establish a Food Security Program to reintroduce and make available traditional foods
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Increase Youth Activities so all youth have access to a wide range of activities that are cultural-based and positive lifestyle oriented
• Case/Program process identified • Target group in the 13-19 age group identified • Youth Activities Advisory Group initiated • Equipment has been obtained for archery, boating, volleyball, martial arts, music , dance, hunting camps, youth cultural activities • Regular monthly reports developed
• Prepare a written Strategy for target groups with a focus on cultural activities • Obtain additional equipment and supplies i.e. lacrosse, floor hockey, canoes, etc. • Identify external resources i.e. coaching clinics and training camps • Confirm HOL Hall usage • Draft a Terms of Reference for a Youth Council
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
• Health Canada (now FNHA) funding confirmed
• Draft Health Plan to be developed (Phase III) and presented to community for validation • Continue coordinated with LUP process • Have Health Plan approved by Chief and Council and submit to FNHA to secure additional funding
• Draft Discussion Paper (Phase I) prepared and presented to H&SD Committee • Advertise and retain contractors through the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for contractors to coordinate the community engagement process (Phase II) • Health Planning process coordinated with LUP process • Community engagement process initiated in October 2013
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Visits to existing programs Confirm budgets Advertise for Coordinator position
Council Meetings Scheduled & Process Regular Schedule: 1st Tuesday of month 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2nd Tuesday of month 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 3rd Tuesday of month 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Changes will be circulated via email and www.okib. ca
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All requests to be added to the Councils agenda must be submitted to Executive Director by Wednesday 4:30pm preceding each council meeting. Agenda items are reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and Chief Thursday afternoon. If you have any further questions or clarification please contact Sherry Louis, Executive Assistant to the Council, 250-542-4328 ext. 210 or email sherry.louis@okanagan.org
OPERATIONS LANDS & HOUSING QUARTERLY REPORT Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
APRIL 2014
Activity 1.Property Management •Maintenance - Inspection templates
Achievements to Date Next Steps • Inspection Templates have been • Schedules of Inspections to be indrafted for use on all Band and community corporated into the corporate calendar assets • Capital assets have been identified with several additions added to the CAIS report
2.Property Management • Maintenance - CAIS
• Complete – 1st inspections have taken place
oIdentify target Capital Asset oBreak down into building science components oCreate a schedule of measurable criteria oDraft Inspection Template
oBreak-out CAIS items by sector oDraft Schedule for tracking oCross check with inspection results oIdentified ‘New’ items to be process for addition to budget for next year
3.Property Management •Maintenance - Corporate Calendar
• Update the CAIS report will be updated to include newly identified assets • Develop an annual maintenance plan for each asset
• All property/assets have been identified oIdentify updated schedule for Capital • All seasonal work has been identiAssets and Community owned property fied within the calendar year
• Complete the yearly maintenance schedule of all Band assets with this moving forward to a 25 year maintenance schedule/plan
4.Property Management •Capital - Applications
•Renovation policy is now 75% complete • Templates have been finalized for all programs • Manuals – nothing new to report
• Draft a Process Chart, defining the Application Process, for presentation to the community via Website. • Complete manual development
5.Property Management •Capital - New Builds
• FNMHF New Build 2nd draft policy is complete, waiting to be passed • New Social Housing Policy, November 2013 • Templates for Social Housing New Builds have been finalized for all programs • Manuals – nothing new to report • Process of financial options and procedures identified for CMHC/AANDC • Working with FNMHF and Lending Institutions in developing financial criteria for eligible band members • With the assistance of the OKIB policy analyst a draft non-profit housing authority model is being developed • Capacity development framework outlining elements of professional training for C&C and staff • Indemnity Agreement has been reviewed by C&C and has been prepared for legal review • Types & amounts of loans have been defined • Default protocols have been drafted for review • By-law drafting – nothing new to report • Nothing new to report • Nothing new to report • 911 address project on review and update has been forwarded to OKIB’s GIS department
• Complete all elements required for FNMHF • Draft a Process Chart, defining all New Build Process, for presentation to the community via Website.
oBreak down into building science components oDevelop Inspection protocol oAssign inspection times and locate within annual calendar oCommunicate findings
oProcess of program applications defined oUpdates made to Manuals as required oTemplates drafted
oProcess of program applications defined oUpdates made to Manuals as required oTemplates drafted
6.Property Management •Capital - New Housing Options oProcess of Financial options defined oDevelop Financial Criteria as required oDrafting By-laws for BCR
7.Property Management •Lands
oProgram review and new programs Administrative framework development oCommunications process development oCommunity address renewal
• Continue working with FNMHF and Lending Institutions to finalize application/criteria process • Complete defining the Eligibility Criteria and the application process • By-law development
• Continue to work on this directive • Continue to work on this directive • Continue to work with GIS department
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APRIL 2014
OPERATIONS LANDS & HOUSING QUARTERLY REPORT Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
Activity 8.Property Management •Policy Development oHousing Policy Review oRent Collections, tracking and jurisdiction oDevelopment of Work Order system with real time budget updates oReplacement Reserve
Achievements to Date • Review and redraft of Social Housing Policy completed • Rent Collections – Nothing New to Report • C&C passed the replacement reserve payouts to members who had in their reserves less than $2000.00
Next Steps • Review and redraft of Social Housing Policy completed • Rent Collections – Nothing New to Report • C&C passed the replacement reserve payouts to members who had in their reserves less than $2000.00
9.Previous Capital Investment •6-Mile Subdivision oFormalize plan and specifications oCost out development options oInvestigate Finance options for development 10.Previous Capital Investment •6-Mile Units oTake off and development of ‘As-built’ drawings oCost out completion options with & without CMHC oBrief up options for C&C review 11.Previous Capital Investment •Assisted Living building oDesign Charette and elder consultation oEngage BC Housing/Health/NRCan on the development oEngage interested stakeholders as interested oConsideration to the development of a Net Zero Assisted Living complex 12.Previous Capital Investment •Winfield Apartments oClose off Capital Audit oInvestigate expansion and increased density options to support affordability oDraft Feasibility study to support findings and best case scenario to emerge 13.Emergency Response •Emergency Preparedness oSeek out supportive funding sources oDevelop Emergency Preparedness plan oDevelop Emergency Preparedness Capacity oDevelopment of appropriate communications Materials oAssign duties as required 14.Emergency Response •911 Response oSign off on 911 Agreement
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Subdivision Work 75% complete
• Request for Proposals performed, and Richmond Custom Homes awarded the tender • Entered into a contract
• Construction completion for March 31, 2014 • Sale price to be identified and display suite opened to the public
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• Roll out a strategy to develop a ‘Best Use’ for the Assisted Living Building
Nothing new to report
• Capital audit completed and all requested all final reports from governing bodies have been provided
• Develop a long term plan on affordability and roll into a Land Use Plan
• Designated staff have been confirmed by all departments • Agreement signed with First Nations’ Emergency Services Society for the delivery of capacity development and finalization of Emergency Plan
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Training to be held in March 2014
• Completed 911 agreements – with the City of Vernon • Radio and tower capacity upgrade completed
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Nothing new to report
15.Emergency Response • Rolled in Fire Hall ‘Ask’ into the •Fire Hall Certification 5-Year Capital Submission o Sign off on 911 Agreement o Increase current water carrying capacity o Investigate funding for Head of the Lake Hall #2 o Feasibility studies as required
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Complete Subdivision 9 service lots available for sale
• Drafting of ‘Mutual Aid’ agreements with neighbouring jurisdictions • Fire Service contracts with local communities
OPERATIONS LANDS & HOUSING QUARTERLY REPORT Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
APRIL 2014
Activity
Achievements to Date
Next Steps
16.Bradley Creek Expansion •Internal Contracts o Award and Complete o Inventory requirements o Kekuli Expansion o Capital audit o Addition to CAIS
• Project has reached Substantial Completion • On Budget • Completion of 5,000 meter of water main pipe and services • A new well has been installed along with a 200 cubic meter reservoir • The building of the water treatment plant and the re-chlorination facility have been completed along with the new communication system that is now up and running • Treated water delivery to the Bradley Creek community commenced on October 8/13 • Bradley Creek water system pipes were swabbed in November 2013 • Kekuli expansion has had additional work contributed by Ansell Construction and Urban Systems • Identified GIS Training to be rolled into the First Nation Market Housing Fund capacity development program
• All minor deficiencies will be cleared up by the contractor over the next two months • Six Mile residents pipes will be swabbed in March or April of 2014 • Full Commissioning of the Expansion is anticipated to be by the end of April 2014 • Cross Connection issues resolved • Removal of the Boil Water Advisory • Add Capital Asset to CAIS
18.Land Use Planning o OKIB community engagement process o Draft communications Plan o Feasibility Study review/Low Hanging Fruit o Meetings, Forums, stakeholder committee and special interest or family groups o Roll out LUP and Low Hanging Fruit as directed by Community and Chief and Council o Development of associate bylaws o Formalize Land Use Plan 19.Housing Strategy o Parallel timelines to Housing Policy development o Meet the needs and priorities of OKIB membership over a 25 year forecast o Identify LUP components related to the Housing Strategy in regards to neighbourhood and commercial development
• Workshop provided to Chief & Council on the LUP Strategy and Communications Plan
• Publish the community findings received at the workshop • Increased communications • Coordinating family visits • Drafting of the Land Use Plan • Consultation to continue with working groups and the community through the balance of the Calendar Year
20.Water Master Plan o Rolling out of the LUP o Development of enhanced Communications Plan o Community engagement to confirm existing infrastructure and plan for 20 demographic and Commercial Residential expansion o Provide fee for services to non-Community members o Long term viability of OKIB o Supportive By-law development as required 21. Additional Achievements - Administration o Arrears Collections
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• Between the months of OctoberDecember 2013 a total of $79,031.42 was recovered in arrears owing to OKIB
• Continue an aggressive arrears collection strategy
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• Drafts of a Governance and a Procurement Policy have been completed
• Continue to refine current Policy projects
17.GIS oRolling out of Water Master Planning o OLH GIS Capacity o Remapping of existing infrastructure o Addition of new infrastructure o Assistance to LUP/WMP and Bylaw Development
Additional Achievements – Policy Procurement Policy Governance
• Identify the Work Plan and revenue leveraging opportunity to roll out a GIS position
• Reviewing elements of consideration • for a long term (20yr) sustainable housing strategy • Development of a Housing Strategy Questionnaire
Deferred to 2014/2015 Fiscal Year
Increase community engagement
• Roll in relevant findings and data from the Land Use Plan, into the W3MP analysis • Increase community engagement
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EDUCATION QUARTERLY REPORT
APRIL 2014
Quarter 3 (October- December 2013)
Activity 1. Post-Secondary
Achievements to Date
Next Steps • Continue to increase the number of OKIB student transitions from secondary school to colleges, universities and vocational institutes • Assist and support high school students to meet the requirements to be accepted into college or university programs (through academic assistance, tutoring, etc.) • Continue to Increase student access to and success in post-secondary and professional training institutions •Continue to increase the number of Members graduating in post-secondary education
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•Homework Club – 2 locations Head of the Lake Hall and Six Mile Training Centre –average of 8 students attending •School District 22 review of Aboriginal program report • Received a grant from First Peoples; Cultural Council for an OKIB Traditional Okanagan Fall Cultural Activities Project for $15, 000.
• Communicate and provide support for Grade 12 students applying to Post Secondary.
Elementary/Second-
3. Band Operated School Teamwork and Team Building Professional Development
Special Needs Services
DRUMS (Data Records and User Management System)
BC Aboriginal Child Care Conference in Richmond, Treading Softly: Honouring Children, the Land and Our Culture – Denise Alexis, Mary Marchand, Autumn Marchand and Karla Louis. •Okanagan Legends Felt Stories – All staff. •Performance Management and Succession Planning – Lorraine Ladan. •Organization Benefits, Respectful Workplace Policy and Dealing with Change OKIB In-service – all staff. •FNSA Professional Learning Community Session for Preschool Teachers in Vancouver – Karla Louis. •Improving Instructional and Assessment Skills with Damien Cooper in Vancouver – Alysha Mihalcheon. •Bully, Bullied and the Bystander – Donna Lewis. •FNESC Annual Aboriginal Education Conference in Vancouver, Story as History – Tanya Saddleman-Joe. •Continuation of Speech and Language and Supported Child Development Consultant services. •Special Education SMART Goals and Individual Education Plans submitted to FNSA in December.
• Ongoing on-line training and implementation for school.
Community (greater Vernon) •Healthy Development and Inclusion Committee. •Child Care Administrator’s Network. •Early Childhood Educators of BC. •Early Years Forum. 4. ture
Language and Cul-
• Language Nest program running three days a week. • Ongoing Language Nest Immersion Program Planning and recruitment. •
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Curriculum development
• Staff continues to attend Professional Development Workshops to ensure the school is keeping to ongoing educational updates and trends.
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING QUARTERLY REPORT Quarter 3 (October- December 2013)
APRIL 2014
Activity 1. Project Description OK2075- short Term Training 2013-2014
Achievements to Date Next Steps • Short term funding provided to individu• Data collection for OK2075 claim & reporting als in the following areas: travel assistance to to OTDC BCAMATA, OC, Fort McMurray AB, course seat purchase for apprenticeship, books & supplies for training.
2. Project Description OK2111 Childcare Administration
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Childcare seats provisions Financial & activity reporting Ensuring required documentation is comand accurate
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Ongoing
3. Project Description Okanagan College
• To establish and maintain open communications with OC for upcoming training/certification, advocacy for OTDC funded students, student orientation & potluck luncheons as well as program planning.
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Ongoing
4. Project Description Accountability & Resource Systems Management (ARMS)
• Ongoing Client case management tracking training & or employment history
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Ongoing
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Employment Search
• Assist client(s) with resume development & • job search strategies • Includes liaising with potential employer for orientation & or ticket certification • Employment supports such as safety work gear, greyhound bus tickets or ticket certification
Ongoing
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Project Management
• Financial and Activity reporting • Ensuring required documentation is complete and accurate
7. Networking and or Collaboration
• Communications with external agencies of training initiatives includes School District 22 & 83 or private institutes • Attendance of employment and or training events • Program planning for BladeRunners program with other EAS & OTDC • Program planning for Project Raven, funded by First Nations Technology Council for Microsoft Windows Training • Planning for BC Wildfire Management Branch Recruitment Sessions • Meetings for First Nations Job Fund (formerly Active Measures) for client referral process • Letter of supports for OTDC funded students for bursaries & scholarships and or emergency grants
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• Client referral to point of interest programs Ongoing such as BaldeRunners, BCAMATA, Okanagan College, Community Futures and or Nexus
Referrals
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Ongoing
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FINANCE QUARTERLY REPORT
APRIL 2014
Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
Okanagan Indian Band
Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Statements and Operating Results For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2013 Financial Position Notes: The Balance Sheet indicates a financially strong organization. Current Asset balances are over five times the Current Liabilities balances (when current portion of long term debt of $253,000 is added) and Fixed Assets are over three times Long Term Liabilities, these show that OKIB is able to meet its debt payment obligations and is not over extended with debt.
Current Assets 1. OKIB is in a good cash position. This is partly due to AANDC paying a large amount at the start of the year and carry forwards from the 2012-2013 year. 2. The Accounts Receivable balance has been steady. Fixed Assets 1. The investments have incurred minimal change as the Band has not used the invested funds. 2. Few Capital Asset transactions have occurred.
Long Term Liabilities 1. Long Term Liabilities are lower due to payments being made and no additional loans being made. 2. In the final quarter of the 20132014 fiscal year OKIB will incur loans in order to complete the 15 lot subdivision at Six Mile and to complete the six homes at Six Mile. Three loans will be issued to a maximum of: $352,000 for the subdivision, $999,000 for the homes, and $100,000 for construction contractor/manager. These loans will be repaid from proceeds of the sale of the homes and subdivision lots, and the rental proceeds from renting unsold homes.
Current Liabilities 1. The Accounts Payable balance is reduced due to year end accrued liability removal, otherwise has been steady. Equity 1. Current Year deficit is ($247,957) which is $195,705 less than the budgeted deficit of ($443,667). These were funds carried forward from the 2012-2013 year which had a $1,109,596 surplus. Operations Notes:
Band and Community Services • Administration has YTD deficit of ($191,573) which is $149,060 less than the budgeted deficit of ($340,638). This improvement is due mostly to AANDC increasing funding by $204,114. Social Development • OKIB SA Department is currently one of five Bands out of over two hundred to be selected by AANDC as “Center of Excellence” on compliance performance. This is a great benefit in funding negotiations as AANDC is confident that the OKIB records are reliable. • SA has YTD deficit of ($43,925) which is $34,138 more than the budgeted deficit of ($9,787). The deficit is mostly due to a delay in AANDC funding. Page 12 | www.okib.ca
Health Services • Health has YTD deficit of ($35,157) which is $8,265 more than the budgeted deficit of ($26,892). The deficit is due to some timing adjustments, the deficit will be reduced by year end. Economic Development • EcDev has YTD surplus of $40,962 which is $108,130 higher than the budgeted deficit of ($67,168). The improvement is due to transfers in for the Paragon site master plan and Swan Lake projects and the projects not yet spending as budgeted. Education • Education has YTD surpluses of $676,906 which is $215,300 higher than the budgeted surplus of $461,606. The improved surpluses are mostly due to timing differences in tuition payments, $443,215 funded by AANDC but not yet paid to the schools. Territorial Stewardship • TSD has YTD surpluses of $41,883 which is $69,542 higher than the budgeted deficit of ($27,658). The improvement is due mostly to increases in revenues as TSD is able to acquire additional profitable work. Operations, Lands and Housing • OLH has YTD deficit of ($805,596) which is $281,322 more than the budgeted deficit of ($524,273). The increases are mostly due to delayed AANDC funding of $97,000, Land Use Planning project being more active earlier in the year $23,000, Pinaus Dam project overspending at AANDC’s direction $30,000, and Six Mile Subdivision delayed funding $82,000. Housing Operations • Housing has YTD surplus of $68,543 which is $22,600 less than the budgeted surplus of $91,144. The decrease is due to mostly to CMHC subsidy delays $34,000. CMHC subsidies are delayed as the 2012-2013 financial statement audit was late, the subsidies will be fully paid by year end.
FINANCE QUARTERLY REPORT
APRIL 2014
Quarter 2 & 3 (July- December 2013)
ACTIVITY 1. Examine all areas of Finance, determining where improvements can be made.
2. Design policies and procedures to support the discharge of OKIB’s fiduciary duties.
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ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE Complete set of improved financial reports for Chief and Council and the OKIB Directors.
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NEXT STEPS Ongoing refining the reports to meet the user’s needs.
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Implemented new budget reporting system. The new system was used for 2013-2014 budget with some hiccups, the process should improve each year.
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Complete the 2014-2015 budget in the next weeks.
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The second phase of server upgrades was completed in December.
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The final piece is to connect all OKIB computers to one bank of servers through high speed connection – this is being completed with the help of the EcDev Dept.
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We are reviewing the processes in Finance • in order to update and ensure all areas are working as efficiently and effectively as possible. The G/L, reporting and budgeting have been updated.
This is an ongoing task, the next area to review is accounts receivable and banking, to be followed by payroll and accounts payable.
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The Financial Administration By-law was implemented last year and is being adhered to. Redesigning the Finance policies and procedures has not yet begun.
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Review and redesign the Finance policies and procedures, this is a large project and will take time and may require outside assistance.
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Snc’c’amala?tn News
From the Director/Principal Lorraine Ladan Closures All child care and school programs will be closed: Friday, April 18 – GOOD FRIDAY Monday, April 21 – EASTER MONDAY Head Lice Clinic and Workshop Please plan ahead to be at a head lice clinic and workshop that we will be having on the evening of Thursday, May 15. Education is truly our best defense against head lice outbreaks. You will learn about safe options for treatment, basic head lice facts and preventive measures. The workshop will be FREE and is open to all members of the community. There will be DOOR PRIZES! A time and location will be announced.
Melody Alexis & Zoe Marchand Group Photos Brenda Hala will be at Snc’c’amala?tn the morning of Wednesday, April 16 for class and a group photo. They will be available to purchase. Early Years Fair There will be an Early Years Fair at the Okanagan Regional Library on: Saturday, April 5 10:00 am to noon This event is for families who have children ages birth to 6 years. Please drop by for information on children’s programs and services, entertainment and giveaways. Infant/Toddler We are very excited for Spring! Please ensure children have proper outdoor clothing for either warmer days or rainy days. A set of extra clothing is encouraged as spring can be muddy and wet. Adrian is having tons of fun with words and using them lots. Aurora is very caring and nurturing towards the little ones. Delissa enjoys the great outdoors.
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SNC’C’AMALA?TN NEWS Elizabeth likes the bubble machine and blowing bubbles. Isabelle is getting very good at her walking. Jackson is our little chef, he loves cooking in the play kitchen.. Kimora is growing and getting ready for the big room. Leanna loves when we play peek a boo. Luke is also growing and getting ready for the Tajai Pleasant & Shiloh Richard big room. Reese is enjoying her time with some different Epicure Spices & Dips. her little friends Isabelle and Leanna. We Come out and join us for some good still have spaces open in the I/T room snacks and visit. Hope to see you all here! please contact the Daycare if you Limlimpt are looking for a spot. Denise, Jordyn, Theresa, Ashley, Mona & Limlimpt Autumn Marchand, Mary our TUPA (Virginia) Marchand and Ramona Wilson. Preschool Head Start and 3 to 5 Year Old Wi, From the Speplina Room: Daycare For the Month of April, we will be learnHappy Birthday Zoe!!! ing about Spring Weather, Nature, Pond So happy to see Spring time, we Life, and Easter. The Children will take will be going for lots of walks to see a look at the environment around them new growth and we will be going on in ways of nature walks. April Showers a fieldtrip to see new baby Calves. bring May Flowers, so we will be planting The children always enjoy watch- a garden in the garden planters outside. ing them run & jump around. We will also be looking for Sun- We would like to say Happy 5th Birthday flowers soon! Lots of fun STUFF to Maxson McMillan April 30th. happening. We are having a par- Limlimpt: KarLla Louis & DonnaLewis ent activity night we are going to have Danielle Saddleman come in and show us Kindergarten Wi from the P’qel qin room, Spring has finally arrived and the students are getting excited about Spring break. We completed our second term in March and are extremely proud how much our students have accomplished so far this year. This month we have been learning about Spring, birds and bugs. Congratulations to Mattias, Zayden and Anthony for finishing their 2nd home reading sheets, by having read a total of 60 books so far this school year. Keep up the good reading! Happy 6th Birthday to Mattias and Anthony! Mrs. Alexis and Trish Johnson Kindergarten Teacher and Certified Education Assistant
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EDUCATION
APRIL 2014
OKIB Immersion students @ Vernon Art Gallery
The students from snc’c’amala?tn kindergarten class and the grades 1-7 students from the immersion school have art pieces at the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s ‘Art From The Heart’ Exhibit. It’s an exhibit that features art pieces from elementary students throughout Vernon. The exhibit runs March 20th until April 17th.
Attention: Grade 12 Students If you are planning to attend Post-Secondary for the Fall 2014 Semester Post-Secondary Applications need to be submitted by Wednesday April 30 to Kevin Ned, Education Director (kevin.ned@okanagan.org). Applications can be picked up at the Band Office or printed from the Band’s website: www.okib.ca. Eligibility for Post-Secondary Funds can be reviewed in the Post-Secondary Policies on the OKIB Web-Site and Funding is based on Funds Available If you have any question about the application form or programs that are funded please contact Kevin Ned by phone 250-542-4328 Ext 211 or email.
CLASS OF 2014 Roll Call for Okanagan Indian Band Members
If you are graduating Grade 12 Student or Post-Secondary Graduate for the school year of 2013-2014, we would like to know about it. Details to include in your response: Full Legal Name Parental Information Secondary School/Academic Institute Graduation Photo (jpeg)(optional) Accomplishments/Awards/Scholarships (optional) Brief inspirational message-up to 50 words (optional)
Please contact the Education Department either by telephone 250-542-4328 or toll free 1.866-542.4328 or email: lacey.gregoire@okanagan.org
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COMMUNITY
APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Calendar Sunday Monday
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5:45pm Kickboxing 7pm Volleyball
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9:00am Elders Breakfast/Bake
12pm Latin Dancercise
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10am SunRun
7 8 9am 7:00 pm Chair Yoga Primary Care Clinic
4:30pm Floor Hockey 6pm Guitar 7:45 Volleyball 13
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Sale Fundraiser (New Horizons)
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12pm Latin Dancercise Elders Fundraiser
loonie auction and dinner (ribs, baked potatoes, caesar salad and apple crisp).
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Work on a new TV Series!
WILD FOOD
A new show for APTN on Aboriginal Food and its place in history, culture and modern cooking. Hosted by Penticton Indian Band member and Global TV reporter, Tracey Kim Bonneau, we will be shooting around the Penticton and Osoyoos area for 7 weeks starting late April.
We are hiring 3 Aboriginal youth to work as PAID interns. Gain first hand experience working with established film and television professionals, and learn if this is a career path for you. No film production experience is necessary, just hard work and dedication! -
you must be at least 18 years old, and a self identified Aboriginal
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be enrolled in post secondary education or have 2 years work experience
- a valid driver's license and use of a car -
willingness to take on many different tasks, and to work indoors and outdoors
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Love of your Aboriginal culture and food!
Interns will receive $10.25 an hour plus overtime, lunch, and a fuel allowance. Email a resume and short letter telling us about yourself, and why you'd like this opportunity. Send your email to wildfoodinfo@gmail.com by April 15, and we'll contact you for an interview.
Email to:
wildfoodinfo@gmail.com by April 15, 2014
This program is sponsored by the Okanagan Training and Development Corporation and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
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LAND USE PLANNING
APRIL 2014 2014 APRIL
Over the winter, work by the Community Advisory Committee and an Open House in January has provided a solid foundation to begin drafting the framework for a draft land use plan for IR#1 and #4. The next phase will involve intensive community engagement through family meetings to refine and build more detail into the land use plan. Chief and Council have committed to support and participate in these family meetings that will be facilitated by community members. Every OKIB voice is essential to build a land use future that truly reflects OKIB priorities! Some Results from January Open House 1. Community Priorities in Land Use Planning: • #1 Environment • #2 Heritage and Culture • #3 Housing • #4 Economic Development • #5 Infrastructure 2. Support for Land Use Planning • 65% Strongly Agree and 24% Agree with planning land use on OKIB lands • 100% agree that there should be a process for planning and discussion with the community before a change in land use. We need to hear more from OKIB youth, and members off-reserve! At the January Open House, future OKIB planners (including Em Marie Louis) shared their community vision!
Get Involved! Share your voice! Watch for timely updates! Operations, Lands and Housing, OKIB
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Please see the OKIB Land Use Planning web pages for the full report: http://okib.ca/departments-1/land-useplanning/planning-work-feedback/
Family Meetings Please contact us to arrange a meeting with your family to:
Learn more about the OKIB Land Use Plan Ensure that the plan includes your priorities
Operations, Lands and Housing: Ph: 250 542 3444
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APRIL 2014 Diabetes Diet
A diabetes diet is simply a healthy eating plan that is high in nutrients, low in fat, and moderate in calories. It is a healthy diet for anyone. The only difference is that you need to pay more attention to some of your food choices- most notably the carbohydrates you eat.
Myths and Facts about diabetes and diet
MYTH: You must avoid sugar at all costs. FACT: The good news is that you can enjoy your favorite treats as long as you plan properly. Dessert doesn’t have to be off limits, as long as it’s part of a healthy meal plan or combined with exercise. MYTH: A high-protein diet is the best. FACT: Studies have shown that eating too much protein, especially animal protein, may actually cause insulin resistance, a key factor in diabetes. A healthy diet includes protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Our bodies need all three to function properly. The key is a balanced diet.
Health
Stress and Diabetes Stress is a normal part of everyone’s life. A certain amount of stress is a good thing, it motivates you. Stress is a bad thing when it overwhelms you, and you don’t know how to handle it. Then it can have a serious impact on your diabetes, blood pressure and health. Your body makes stress hormones when stress levels are constantly high or escalate to a medium to high level. These hormones circulate in your blood and affect your body in different ways. For example, stress hormones increase your blood sugar and blood pressure, reduce immunity, and increase inflammation inside your blood vessels, and cause over stimulation of your nerves. You may feel unwell, have an upset stomach, be sleeping poorly, and be agitated and unhappy. Over time, high stress levels increase your risk for diabetes complications including a heart attack or stroke.
troubles stay inside us. They build up and we start getting sick. It is okay to let it out sometimes: Don’t pretend to be happy when you are not. Sometimes we cry, crying is good. We would not have tear ducts if we were not meant to cry. Have Fun: Smiling makes you feel positive, sometimes it’s hard to smile but it does work. Keep in touch with things that make you happy. Laughter – the forgotten medicine: Laughter helps us accept our limitations, and still get on with taking care of ourselves the best we can. Laughter may help us live longer, it can improve our resistance to disease and infection, and it encourages healing. When we laugh, we breathe deeper. Then the oxygenenriched blood and “happy hormones” (endorphins) flow though our body. Article taken from The Complete Diabetes Guide by Karen Graham, Certified Diabetes Educator
Tips to manage stress Slow down: get back to the basics; you can only do what you can do. Think in healthy ways: negative thoughts build up one on top of the other. Replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts, you will start seeing good results. Talk it out: Sometimes we’re angry. Sometimes we laugh, and it’s wonderful MYTH: You’ll be no longer able to eat to laugh. Mostly we talk to express our normally. You need special diabetic emotions, because this is what helps us most. It is good to share our troubles meals. FACT: The principles of healthy eating and our pain. If we don’t talk, all these are the same- whether or not you are trying to prevent or control diabetes. Expensive diabetic foods generally offer no special benefit. You can easily eat Friday, April 18th, 2014 at 10am with your family and friends if you eat in moderation. MYTH: You have to cut way down on the carbs FACT: Again, the key is to eat a balanced diet. The serving size and the type of carbohydrates you eat are especially important, Focus on whole grain carbs since they are a good source of fibre and they are digested slowly, keeping blood sugar levels more even.
SADIE’S WALK
Diabetes Diet Tip:
Choose high fibre, slow release carbs. Carbohydrates have a big impact on your blood sugar levels- more so than fats and proteins- but you don’t have to avoid them. You just need to be smart about what types of carbs you eat. In general, it’s best to limit highly refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and rice, as well as soda, candy and snack foods. Slow-release carbs help blood sugar levels because they are digested more slowly, thus preventing your body from producing too much insulin. They also provide lasting energy and help you stay full longer. Page 18 | www.okib.ca
The walk will begin at 10am in PARKER COVE. Lunch will be served at 12pm in the Parker-‐Bonneau Memorial Center. All are welcome to participate! Feel free to walk, run, bike and rollerblade! Please leave your dogs/pets at home. For more information contact: Gary Bonneau (250) 542-‐5094
Community
APRIL 2014
Good Food Box
April 17/14 Order $ due by April 10 May 15/14 Order $ due by May 8 June 19/14 Order $ due by June 12 July 17/14 Order $ due by July 10 August 21/14 Order $ due by August 14 September 18/14 Order $ due by Sept 11 Contact Rosalie @ 250-542-5094 OKIB HEALTH-MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM Counsellor Rennie Francis (Frank) Genaille MSW, RSW, RCC Hello, my name is Rennie Francis Genaille, many of you know me as Frank. I am honored to be working as part of the OKIB Health Services and will be offering Clinical Counselling services as part of the Mental Health Team. I have over 15 years of experience working in Mental Health and Addictions as an educator, facilitator and counsellor. I have experience working with issues specific to First Nations people, such as the multigenerational impact of the Residential School experience, PTSD, childhood/adult trauma, and Family or relationship issues. So please feel free to come by and have a coffee to learn more. I am in the office on Wednesdays. See Rosalie or any of the receptionists to book an appointment or Contact Frank at 250-542-5094 Ext. 221
OKIB HEALTH-MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM Brenda Bannerman, MSW, BSW Greetings everyone! My name is Brenda Bannerman and you’ll be seeing me at the Health Centre on a regular part time basis. Rosalie will have my schedule. I’m looking forward to my new role as a team member and liaison between the OKIB Health Centre and the Mental Health and Substance Use program with Interior Health. I am available and eager to meet with Elders and all adult community members. Please call Rosalie (message)or come by and see me. As of April 15th you can contact Brenda at 250-542-5094 Ext 222 Page 19 | www.okib.ca
APRIL 2014
Community
Monday/Wednesdays 7-8 pm Monday Chair Yoga Wednesday Regular Yoga
Thursdays 12-1 pm head of the lake hall
Latin Dance
Bring your yoga mat & water For More Info: Mary Louis 250-542-5094 HOL HO HALL Bring your dancing (running) shoes & water For more info: Yancy Ochoa 250-542-4328
Wednesdays/Thursdays 545-645pm & Saturdays 930-1030am
OKIB Youth Program
Bring yourself & Water
Winter -Spring 2014 Activities Update Spring Break Drop in Floor Hockey for Kids
Youth Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
Monday & Wednesday March 17-26
March 27th at HOL Hall
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. HOL Hall
Ages 13-17
HOL HALL
For more information: Tetku Coutlee 250-542-3444
Kickboxing
Post Secondary Applications
No entry fee Sticks provided. Bring gym shoes & drinking water
Prizes
Previously scheduled Tuesday & Friday drop in floor hockey 4:30 - 5:30 pm is Canceled
Hosted by Killer Bees Volleyball team To enter your team call Kila Bonneau 250-306-6380 or Gerard 250-542-5094
Drop in Volleyball
Archery
February 11– May 1
OKIB members ages 9-18
Ages 14—adult
Fridays 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
February 7-Mar 14
HOL Hall
Tuesdays 7:45 p.m.—9:00 pm HOL Hall Thursdays 7:00 p.m.—8:30 pm HOL Hall
BC Archery Association Certified Instructors
Bring gym shoes & drinking water.
Chad Marchand & Mario Richard
New day and time
Acting Classes will resume in March
if there is enough
Guitar Lessons February 11– April 15
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OKIB members ages 12-18
Ages 9-16
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. HOL Hall
Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Health Centre
Please call or stop by the Health Centre to
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Must have own acoustic steel string guitar & pick
Instructor Jonathan Alexis (Bachelor of Music Degree)
Instructor Mariel Belanger New day and time
Who: OKIB Youth Ages 12-18 When: Every Tuesday (Dinner Provided Where: OKIB Health Centre
What do We Do? Games, Workshops, Cultural Activities, Have Fun For registration call Gerard at 250-542-5094 or email gerard.gregoire@okanagan.org
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Applications can be picked up from the Band Office or printed from the Band’s website www.okib.ca and are to be submitted to Kevin Ned, Education Director (kevin.ned@okanagan.org). Application Deadlines: For September enrolment - deadline April 30 For January Enrolment - deadline September 30 For May Enrolment - deadline January 30 Eligibility for Post-Secondary Funds can be reviewed in the Post-Secondary Policies on the OKIB Web-Site and Funding is based on Funds Available
Watch for new session postings
R Native Voice April 8 - June 3, 2014 Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Planning to apply for Post-Secondary?
If you have any question about the application form or programs that are funded please contact Kevin Ned by phone 250-542-4328 Ext 211 or email.
Community
APRIL 2014
ELDERS FUNDRAISERS
These items have been taken from New Horizons and belong to the elders group. 1. The green tray from the commercial dishwasher is missing 2. A framed poster (approx. 20 X 30) of the Indian 10 commandants is missing 3. A newly purchased Dutch oven pot is missing.
April 5th Sat Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale 9-12 noon $7.00 April 10 ThursdayLoonie Auction/Supper 5:30om Raffle $1000 Tickets $20/ each May 3 Saturday Garage Sale 9am-4pm $7 table rental June 13 Fri- Bake Sale & Taco Dinner5:30-830pm Raffle $1000 tickets $20/each Aug 14 Thurs- Loonie Auction- Supper 5:30pm Sept 14 Sunday Bingo12:30 pm Contact Peggy Brewer 250542-2745 250-549-0439
Whoever has taken these items, it will be greatly appreciated to have them returned. Le Pew Septic Services AKA Manton Tank, Under NEW Management Hello Friends, family, neighbors, strangers. Septic Tank Pumping season is almost here and I would like to introduce myself Patrick Lawrence as the new owner operator of Manton Tank Septic Services also known as Lepew Septic Services. Manton Tank has been in business for about 35 year. Percy decided to retire last year and with the help of Community Futures from Kamloops I purchased the business from him. This business primarily cleans out septic tanks, holding tanks, flooded basements and outhouses. I trained under and learnt a great deal from Percy. The quality of service and business practices will be the same. My prices will remain the same. Operating a septic pumping business aside from the smell, has been rather an enjoyable endeavor. The people have been so positive. I’ve seen more of the North Okanagan than I ever thought existed. My 3 sons Luke, Craig and Owen take turns helping out when they can. Working with them has made this venture fun. Being an owner operator has its moments. It is a business and there are many rules and guidelines I’ve had to learn and follow. The most surprising thing I’ve noticed is so many people do not understand what a septic system is. There are many septic tanks overdue for pumping and that shortens up the life of a septic field. Your septic tank should be cleaned out on average every 4 to 6 years depending on use. A properly installed septic field should last an average family somewhere between 15 and 25 years. A typical cost for reinstalling a certified septic field will cost between $5000 and $15000. When the tank is overdue for pumping, the waste goes to the septic field. Your septic field can die quickly. It will most likely happen in the cold months of winter. Pumping your tank out on a regular basis is necessary. Pumping out long overdue tanks will also cost more due to time and more solids. I hope to see more of you community members this coming year. I certainly have enjoyed working with family and friends from this past year. I will do a solid job and provide you with quality service. Not long ago, I was asked by this older fellow what was the best thing about this line of work? I replied, “ just chatting with people like yourself.” Call me 250-938-2093 or 250-545-2714. Page 21 | www.okib.ca
Community
APRIL 2014
Rylie Marchand & her MMA Coach
Kimmimela Louis at Traditional Dance
Traditional Dance Group
OKIB Guitar Lessons with Johnathan Alexis Page 22 | www.okib.ca
Mckayla Bonneau at Traditional Dance
Bernice Jensen teaching Traditional Dance
OKIB Members Zack Wilson & Conrad McMillan Placed 1st in Williams Lake 1st Annual All Nations Challenge Cup
Community
OKIB Volleyball Group
APRIL 2014
Reed Wilson & Torval Marchand at HOL ice rink
OKIB Masters Team- Richard Louis Jr, and Frank Lewis placed 1st in Merritt.
Richard Louis Sr. & Keith Louis
OKIB Archery Group
OKIB sun-runners Glenda Louis, Sherry Louis, Tetku Coutlee & Gwen Torres. Photo Credit - Ruby Alexis
OKIB Volleyball Group
Floor Hockey- Delaney Bonneau, Emily Wilson, and Nation Bonneau
OKIB sun-runners Maria Alexis, Paul Alexis & Glenda Louis Photo Credit - Ruby Alexis Page 23 | www.okib.ca
Birthdays
APRIL 2014
HAPPY 50th Birthday NED <3 Joan and the Kids
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA, DICKIE, BEAVER, Richard!
From Martie & Kids
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLAN LOUIS, KASSIE GREGOIRE, RYAN JOE, MABEL SADDLEMAN, TIM JACK & HAILEY TRONSON
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shelley
From Martie & Kids Page 24 | www.okib.ca