Senklip - March 2014

MARCH 2014

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED QUARTERLY REPORT MEETING To: OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND MEMBERSHIP SENKLIP RETURNS

Date: March 12, 2014 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Head of the Lake Hall The Chief and Council invite the membership to a meeting to provide 2nd & 3rd update for this fiscal year.

AGENDA:

1. Division Quarterly Reports 2. Financial Updates: a. 3rd Quarter 2013‐2014; 3. April 2012‐March 2013 Annual Report.

4. Dog Bylaw.

5. Truth and Reconciliation Information.

6. First College Presentation. Guy Robins.

Note: Program Information Displays will be set up; doors open at 5 p.m. to view and provide feedback.

Light Refreshments.

Door Prizes.

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Executive Assistant

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“Ensuring the Future Through Cultural, Social and Economic Development”

We welcome back our monthly Senklip Newsletter.

The role of the Senklip Publishing supervisor has shifted to Sulinek Saddleman; a member of the Okanagan Indian Band who comes with vitality and a fresh look on communications and technology. Sulinek is undertaking the new challenge and administrative responsibility with her current job as Receptionist.

Submission deadlines for the monthly Senklip is the 20th day of each month. If you have articles, pictures, and events you would like to share and communicate, please forward to sulinek.saddleman@ okanagan.org, or call the Band Administration Office at 250-542-4328 to inquire.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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

MARCH 2014

SNC’C’AMALA?TN NEWS

Snc’c’amala?tn News

From the Director/Principal Lorraine Ladan Welcome, Ashley Pickard and Katelyn Abel are working as Special Needs Assistants at Snc’c’amala?tn until the end of June. It is great to have them here to support the children.

Karen Herriot is an Early Childhood Education student from Okanagan College. She is doing a practicum in the Head Start / 3 to 5 Year Old Daycare room. Welcome Karen.

Bobby Louis has been driving the school bus while our regular driver, Bill Yampolsky, is recovering from a badly broken wrist.

Thank you Bobby!

Darlene Bonsan has been keeping our building clean and sanitary. Thank you for so cheerfully putting up with our messes.

Zoe, Leanne & ECE Mary Marchand 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.

WITS Program All of the staff recently had training in the WITS program. This program helps children deal with bullying and victimization and helps teachers respond better when approached by a child who feels they are being bullied. We have started to use some of the curriculum materials with the kindergarten children.

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.

A time and location will be announced.

Closures March 24 to 28 – SPRING BREAK – Preschool, Kindergarten and the Cultural Immersion School will be closed. The daycare will remain open.

Ramona Wilson, Mary Marchand and Autumn Marchand Head Start and 3 to 5 Year Old Daycare Happy Birthday to Nevaeh, Mikah and Julia.

We would like to welcome Nevaeh and Zoe to our room. They are so excited to be big girls.

We have a practicum student, Karen, from Okanagan College. She will be with us until May 2. We hope she enjoys our centre and learns a lot while she is here.

Infant/Toddler Happy birthday to Delissa in January, Jack and Aurora in February, Elizabeth, Reese, Ala and Ramona in March.

Zoe and Nevaeh have now moved over to the Head Start room and we miss them very much. There are some spaces available for day care in the Infant/Toddler Room.

Spring weather encourages us to get outside and everyone needs appropriate clothing and shoes or boots. We like to see that footwear fits well, otherwise the children trip up and fall. There are many birds and animals in our neighbourhood and we love to take walks to Komasket Park.

Elizabeth I/T Room

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Hopefully the cold season is over and everyone is healthy and happy this spring.

Colds tend to slow down most of the babies during the winter months. We closely watch for fevers and allergic reactions and when our babies are sick it concerns the whole centre. Understandably parents are stressed if asked to find alternate child care when their child can’t attend day care. Everything usually works out for the best in the long run.

Hayden

SNC’C’AMALA?TN NEWS We will be having a parent night on April 23. It will be an Epicure party so come out, enjoy the company, have a snack and see if you like Epicure products. Please book ahead with Denise by calling 250-5453800.

Parents, please remember spring is coming. We go outside every day and it can be pretty muddy out. Suitable clothing will be appreciated.

Lim Limpt Denise, Jordyn, Theresa, Mona and Our Tupa (Virginia)

Kindergarten Wi from the P’qel qin room, In the Kindergarten classroom in February we celebrated Valentine’s Day and our 100th Day of School.

On Valentine’s Day we exchanged cards.

The class made cards for their families and we enjoyed some treats. For our 100th day of school the students made posters with 100 objects and necklaces with 100 fruit loops. We learned to count to 100 by 1’s and 10’s. Thank you to all the families for sending in yummy snacks to contribute to our 100 day trail mix snack and to Trish for making a 100 day cake to help us celebrate!

The new letters and sounds we have learned this past month are B, G, L and E. In math we have been making and creating sets, learning about problem solving, and are now beginning to learn about money, including pennies and dimes.

We have concluded our unit on how to be Heart Smart, including, eating healthy, being active and living smoke free.

Congratulations to Mattias, Taylor Louis, Zayden, Taylor Lalonde, Koenn, Jason, Robert, Rowyn, Anthony, Eva, Yesenia and Kimmimela for having completed their first home reading sheet this year by reading a total of 30 books and to Tanner, Zaley and Calder for finishing their second home reading sheets by reading a total of 60 books so far this year. Way to go! Keep up the reading!

Mrs. Alexis and Trish Johnson Kindergarten Teacher and Certified Education Assistant

Olivia

MARCH 2014

NKMAPLQS I SNMAMAYATN IKL SQILXWTET-PAC OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND CULTURAL IMMERSION SCHOOL-PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE As the newly elected nkmaplqs i snmamayatn ikl sqilxwtet PAC representatives we would like to say lim limpt to the outgoing representatives. Rachael Parker: President, Julie Richard: Vice President and Eric K Tamez-Hrabovsky: Treasurer/Secretary for their dedication and efforts over the past years. We will continue with the original PAC Sqilxw Parents Club’s purpose and that is to SUPPORT the Culture/Language program, the teachers and children of the nkmaplqs i snmamayatn ikl sqilxwtet by volunteering with the designated programs and events such as field trips and lunch monitors, one to one reading, assist with grads, concerts, pictures and to seek funding sources and organize fundraising events for the school.

To make this a successful PAC we invite the parents and/or grandparents to come and join our team. We honour and recognize that each of us has knowledge and skills in different areas and by coming together as a team we can provide continued support to the school as it evolves.

The next PAC meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2014 at 5:30 pm at the Immersion School at Six Mile.

Preschool Wi, from the Speplina Room!

lim limpt Tiffany Wilson: President, Danielle Saddleman: Vice President, Keona Joe: Treasurer, OPEN: Secretary.

Will winter end? The groundhog was correct this year; it’s been a long winter. The children enjoyed all the snow that we had for winter fun day. We made snowmen, sprayed them with colored water; beautiful red, blue, purple and green, played tug o’ war with the kindergarten and tag.

Mona Tronson brought out the snowshoes for the preschoolers to try. Hopefully spring will come and we can go on our nature walks to Komasket. We will be watching out for all the signs of spring. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Karla or Donna: 250-545-3800.

Thank you, Karla and Donna

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MARCH 2014

Community

As part of our the OKIB Health, Safety and Wellness Strategy we are holding a workshop open to all staff on April 2nd from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the HOL Hall. We would like to open it up to the community to join us as we learn about: Stress Reduction through Massage Therapy and Home Wellness Bring a family member and enjoy an afternoon of learning massage techniques you can practice within the family or with friends!

Please sign up or RSVP to: yancy.ochoa@okanagan.org or at 250-542-4328

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

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.

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.

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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

MARCH 2014

Community

OKIB Youth Program 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  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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interest

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

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 Please call or stop by the Health Centre to

 10 seats

register

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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

Watch for new session postings

R Native Voice April 8 - June 3, 2014 Who: OKIB Youth Ages 12-18 When: Every Tuesday (Dinner Provided Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm

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

Post Secondary Applications Planning to apply for Post-Secondary?

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 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.

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Job Postings

MARCH 2014

For Complete Job Listings Please refer to okib.ca

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Obituaries

Leonard Nels Gregoire

MARCH 2014

MarthaPoley (Marchand) October 9, 1954 – December 29, 2013

April 20, 1929 December 2, 2013 Leonard passed away peacefully in his home at Head of the Lake Road on the Okanagan Indian Reserve. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Virginia Gregoire. Daughters: Coralie Gregoire-Egan (Rob), Sharmaine Gregoire (Garry Marchand). Sons: Ron Felix, Albert Davis. God Children Carl Gregoire, Joanne Gregoire and Stacey Bonneau.

Grandchildren: Lacey Gregoire-Gabriel (Curtis), Alexis Gregoire, Ashley Gregoire-Wildcat (Everette), Peter Von Kanel, Jedney Davis and Waylon Davis.

Great Grandchildren; Devon, Abilynn and Baby Boy Wildcat.

Sisters; Pauline Gregoire-Archachan, Cecilia Gottfriedson and Marjorie Kaye. Brothers; Adam Gregoire and Roddie Gregoire; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Leonard is predceased by his parents Tommy and Mary Gregoire, Brothers Abraham Dubrett, Siggie Gregoire, JR Gregoire and Jerry Gregoire.

Leonard lived a full life surrounded by his family he was a Cowboy from the start, he started exercising Grandpa Francois Gregoire’s horses at 8 years old and was his jockey at a young age. He went on to breaking horses and became a rodeo contractor with his dad who eventually lead Leonard to riding saddle bronc and bulls.

Over the years Leonard also went onto play hockey and baseball he ran an all Native hockey team the Head of the Lake Stampeders.

Eventually Leonard went back to his passion of racing quarter horses and thoroughbreds and holds six track records in Canada and the U.S. In 2011 Leonard was the number 2 trainer in the BC Interior Circuit at the age of 82.

Along with horse training Leonard’s other passion was for the revitalization of the Okanagan Language. Leonard was a proud Okanagan man fluent in his language which he passed on through his teachings at the Okanagan Language Nest where he taught his grandchildren and little ones attending the program. He was a consultant for Okanagan Language Books and as well as for the Vancouver Legal Services Society.

A quiet reserved man with a big heart, he will be missed by many.

A kind and gentle soul left this earth surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Martha Marie Poley passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital on Sunday, December 29, 2013.

Martha shared her kindness in so many ways with all who knew her. She had a warm smile for everyone, was generous with her legendary baking, especially her carrot cake, and was never too busy to talk. Martha grew up on the Coyote Creek Ranch on Westside Road, the second youngest of 14 children. After graduating from VSS, she worked at then CJIB Radio for a number of years before starting in the Public Works Department of the Okanagan Indian Band, where she worked for 13 years.

Martha was truly happy surrounded by her large extended family and she rarely missed a family gathering. She and her husband, Dave, also enjoyed traveling with close friends. Where there was Martha, there was laughter.

Left to mourn Martha is her husband of 20 years, Dave, her son Nicholas (Leann) Marchand and her grandsons, who she loved beyond compare, Klayton and Evan Marchand. Martha is further survived by her siblings, Vera Cameron, June Cole, Vernetta McMillan, Laura (Eddy) Miller, Ted (Maureen) Marchand, Anna Marchand and Deb (Rick) Nicholas, stepchildren, Michelle, Ross and Lee-Anne, close friends Karen Babiuk, Kurt and Mary Vock and Mary and Rick White, plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who will all miss her dearly. Martha was predeceased by parents, Louie and Janie Marchand, sisters Sadie Gregory, Bernice Lewis, Rose Derrickson, infant brothers Louie and Ernie and brothers-in-law, Hector Lewis, Thunder Derrickson, Jim Cameron, Buck McMillan and Jack Cole.

A funeral mass was held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church at Head of the Lake.

Thank you to the many visitors who brought flowers, food, comfort and support. A special thank you to the doctors and staff in the Vernon Jubilee Hospital ICU who worked valiantly to try and keep Martha with us.

A letter from the Family of Violet Marchand

Thank you to all of Violet`s Doctors, nurses workers and Marc Tey for the care and comfort that they provided during her illness and hospice stay. Also Thank you to all family and friends who did the cooking, made donations and helped in so many other ways during the wake and funeral. We will never forget your kindness and support.

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MARCH 2014

Community

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Danielle, Glenda, Roshanne, Bobbie, Tara-lynn, Bill & Tyrelle FROM SULINEK & ZACK

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