Secwepemc News April 2014 Edition

Pesll7éw’ten/Pelltspántsk 2014

A monthly publication serving the people and communities of the Secwépemc Nation

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PESLL7ÉW’ TEN / PELLTSPÁNTSK 2014 April/May 2014

Hustalen Blades Work Hard to promote Native Hockey in Communities

The voice of the SHUSWAP NATION • SEXQELTQÍN ADAMS LAKE • ST’UXWTÉWS BONAPARTE • TSQ’ÉSCEN

CANIM LAKE • STSWÉCEMC/ XGÉT’TEM’ CANOE/DOG CREEK • ESK’ÉT ALKALI LAKE • LLENLLENÉY’TEN HIGH BAR • TK’EMLÚPS

KAMLOOPS • QW7EWT LITTLE SHUSWAP • SK’ATSÍN

Back Row – Frenchy Denault (coach), Andrew Morrison, Zach Wilson, Isaac Willard, Eli Jules, Charles Anderson, Kenneth Schmidt, Jay Arnouse, Walter Schmidt, Darren Pittendreigh, Alex Kenoras Front Row – Robin Billy, Collin John, Shawn Billy, Leon Billy, Cody Gaze, Josh August, Donovan Nicholas, Conrad McMillan (goalie) Submitted by Robin Billy

It is hard to say who invented the game of Hockey, but the naturally aggressive aspects of the game are evident in our traditional Secwepemc games (such as steqwmeke7uwi – similar to lacrosse).

It is no surprise that the Secwepemc have adopted this sport and nearly every community is host to a wealth of players, fans, and supporters. The Hustalen Blades (formerly Chase Blades) is comprised of players primarily from the Adams Lake, Neskonlith, and Little Shuswap communities. The Blades represent our communities in the Ice Box Hockey League, Native hockey tournaments throughout BC, and host a yearly Skate Day for the fans on New Year’s Day. To successfully field a team, the Blades are constantly organizing, fundraising, and practicing with support from volunteers, sponsors, and fans. Every Native hockey

team throughout BC can attest to the challenges of building a roster, paying entry fees and travel expenses, and making sure their players behave on the road. Despite all of the headaches of managing a team and no matter how many times you say ‘I’m done’, there is a small core of committed people dedicated to planning the next fundraiser and figuring out how to finance next year’s league fees.

The Hustalen Blades honors all those that support Native hockey and encourage all Secwepemc people to support their local teams. The Blades have had a great 2014 season and we would like to thank our major sponsors that have made our season possible (Brentwood Enterprises Inc., Vic Van Isle Construction, Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, and Neskonlith Indian Band). The Hustalen Blades have laid the foundation for the next generation of hockey players to recognize the importance

of representing our communities on the ice and the work required to build a team.

Our next fundraising event will be April 13, 2014 - Blades Spring Bingo and Poker 1:00 pm at ALIB gym for more details please email us at bladeshockey@cablelan.net or contact us on Facebook. Kucstemc, Robin Billy, Shawn Billy, Team Managers Hustalen Blades

NESKONLITH • SIMPCW

NORTH THOMPSON • TSK’WÉYLECW PAVILION • KENPÉSQ’T SHUSWAP • SKÍTSESTN SKEETCHESTN • XATS’ÚLL SODA CREEK • SPLATSÍN

SPALLUMCHEEN

WILLIAMS LAKE

• T’ÉXELC • STIL’QW/ PELLT’ÍQ’T WHISPERING Coaches Aaron Arnouse & Gord Anthony assist youth in skills development on Blade’s First Nation’s Skate Day

PINES/CLINTON

V i c t i m Services Week Spe c i a l E d i t i o n

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APRIL/MAY 2014

NEWS The voice of the Shuswap Nation Secwepemc News is published monthly OUR MISSION is to provide a forum for members of the 17 Shuswap Bands to discuss and learn more about the issues, news and events taking place in the Shuswap Nation; to promote awareness of Secwepemc language, culture and history; to recognize the individual accomplishments of community members; and to provide a vehicle for the outside community to learn more about the history, current affairs and future goals of the Secwepemc people.

You can reach our Editorial Office by phone: (778) 471-5789 by fax: (778) 471-5792 by e-mail: communic@secwepemc.org; or by mail: c/o Secwepemc Cultural Education Society 274A Halston Connector Road, Kamloops, BC V2H 1J9 We appreciate and rely on the Shuswap communities for their stories and activity reports. Kukwstep-kucw

Editor Louise Alphonse Language Page Kathy Manuel Contributors * Janet Deneault * Robin Billy * Minnie Kenoras * Henry Johnson * Dalla Powder * John Haugen * Barb Morin * Karen August

Secwepemctsín Wel me7 yews “Preserving Our Language”

All are welcome to list any upcoming meetings and events in this space.

Please give us a call at (778) 471-5789 or fax us at (778) 471-5792 or E-mail us at communic@secwepemc.org.

After School Aboriginal Girls Mentors Group The Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, Kamloops School District, First Nations Education Council, and TRU would like to introduce the group. It is intended to give extra support to Aboriginal girls in such areas as: moccasin making, birch bark baskets, traditional teachings and working on various self empowerment tools. There will be two groups of ten girls ranging from ages 9-13, working with Aboriginal female mentors.

Transportation arrangements may be available. Call Renee Narcisse, facilitator @ 250-376-1296 for more information.

Group 1 is on Tuesdays 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Group 2 is Wednesdays 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Cknúcwentn Court – First Nations Court 2013/2014 Kamloops Courthouse – Courtroom 3C Court commences at 9:30 am, Friday, April 4 - Friday, May 2 - Friday, June 6 For assistance or further information please contact: Cknúcwentn Duty Counsel, Raymond Phillips at 250-­-455--2471 or Toll free at 1-­855-­355-­2471or Native Courtworker, Rae-­Anne Sasakamoose at 1-­855-221-5728 or Kamloops Legal Aid at 250-­314-­1900 13th Annual Coyote Warriors Ice Breaker Open..

Ballhockey Tournament When: April 11 at 19:00 until April 13, 2014 at 16:00 Where: 330 Main Drive, on the Skeetchestn First Nation main village site Mens entry $300. Ladies entry $275. Entry deadline Monday April 7 @ 7:00 PM. Draw Wednesday April 9 @ 7:00 PM. Roster limit 16 players. Contact me at home: 250-373-0179 Cell: 250-852-1116, facebook janet_ deneault@hotmail.com or jdeneault18@gmail.com

Lahel Tournament April 11-12/14. Longhouse. Williams Lake BC, Lahel Tourney(stick games). $200.00 entry fee.

Begin Fri night finals Sat night. You can register early @ (250) 392-7171 or (250) 305-9054 co Rhonda or Henry Johnson. No outside sales or food vendors. Crafts welcome at $25/ day or donation toward door prize draws. Thank you.

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SHUSWAP GATHERING PLANNING MEETING In search of people wanting to join the planning committee.

Hosting a meeeting in Neskonlith Hall on DATE: APRIL 22, 2014 at 10:00 am to ??

Lunch Provided For more information, please contact Karen August at 778-257-3842 or email her at karenraugust@ neskonlith.net or contact Art Anthony at 250-6793295. We greatly appreciate it if the Bands would send a representative to this meeting.

24th All Native Basketball Tournament Date: April 18, 19, 20, 2014 Place: JP and Kam HIgh gymnasium Ladies and Men’s Master Admission (subject to change without notice): Fri, Sat & Sun = $8/day or $20 for a weekend pass FREE = Elders (60+) & under 12, if accompanied by parent(s). For more info please contact: Kerri Jo Fortier. Cell: (250) 371-1653 - evenings only Email: kerrijofortier@live.ca

Secwepemc Cultural Education Society Language Resource List Beginner Level Alphabet Posters/Bones/clothes/Internal Organs 22”x34” laminated - $25 A Secwepemc Course + CD’s - $25 (by Jules/Kuipers/Dixon)

Counting to 100 - $15 English – Secwepemc Dictionary, - $25 Version 2, or 3 English – Secwepemc Dictionary, 1983 A.H. Kuipers $20 Learning Shuswap – Book 1 + CD - $20 Learning Shuswap – Book 2 + CD - $20 Let’s Study Shuswap – Book 1 + CD - $20 Let’s Study Shuswap – Book 2 + CD - $20 Secwepemc – English Dictionary, Version 3 & 4 - $20 *note version 4 is available for free download at www.

secwepemc.org

Secwepemctsin: a Beginners Level Course Handbook + CD-ROM - $40 Secwepemc Coloring Book - $12 What kind of Bugs? - $8 Parent & Child Handbook + CD (W, E, N) $12

*note audio and text available for free download at www. secwepemc.org

Children’s Picture Dictionary CD-Rom - $20 Talking Books & CDs: Chipmunk, Grizzly, Lynx, Moose, Porcupine, Prairie Dog, Raccoon, Rainbbow Trout $18 Advanced Level A Western Shuswap Reader - $15 (now with translations cd in production) English – Secwepemc Word List, Version 2 - $12 Stories of the People Spetekwles re Secwepemc - $15 The Owl’s Children & CD - $15 Qwel7ey’entwecw: Western Phrase Book & CD (Mona Jules) $20 Eastern Phrase Book & CD (Lucy William) $20 Northern Phrase Book & CD (Bridgit Dan & Cecelia DeRose) - $20 Much More Available: Drum CDs: Nels Mitchell, Adam Bennett, Adams Lake Singers, and Southern Secwepemc Singers Children’s Songs: Anne Michel, Archie Sisters, Ethel Billy Song Books Teacher’s Guides and Curriculums FREE Resources can be found at http://www.secwepemc.org/language Secwepemc to English digital dictionary version 4 and the link to down load the FirstVoices Secwepemc App for IOS (3500 words and 1500 phrases with audio) and full resource list order form http://www.secwepemc.org/alphabetposters for alphabet posters in W & E How to use Language Tutor for online lessons http://www.secwepemc.org/node/185 http://www.secwepemc.org/parentchild for phrases for parents and babies/children with audio files.

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Pesll7éw’ten/Pelltspántsk 2014

Pellsqepts

“spring wind month”

Yi7éne te mégcen wes re tsímtes re swuct ne ctsetém̓. M-tsétsk̓we7mes te sgwígwle ne setétkwe.

M-yews re snesnés te pésellkwe es yéwems tek písell.

This is the month the snow melted in the valley. They fished with a pit lamp for steelhead in the river. Then they would go to the lake and dip net for rainbow trout.

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14th A N N U A L C H I E F A T A H M LANGUAGE CONFERENCE Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC

May 9th & 10th 2014

www.chiefatahm.ca chiefatahm@telus.net phone Kim or Tanya 250-679-8837

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You people looked at it – Píqwentp Píqwentp yi7éne You people looked at this Píqwentp yeré7 You people looked at that Píqwentp re ts ̓i7 You people looked at the deer We all (inclusive) looked at it – Píqwentem *inclusive..includes who you are speaking to, exclusive does not include who you are speaking to Píqwentem yi7éne We all looked at this Píqwentem yeré7 We all looked at that Píqwentem re ts ̓i7 We all looked at the deer We all (exclusive) looked at it – Píqwentem-kucw Píqwentem-kucw yi7éne We looked at this Píqwentem-kucw yeré7 We looked at that Píqwentem-kucw re ts ̓i7 We looked at the deer

Me7 qweqwentsín-kt - We will Pray a Meal Prayer

Tqelt-Kúkwpi7, Yiri7 re skukwstéc-kucw re skectéc-kucw ne7élye te s7íllens-kucw.

Yiri7 re skukwstéc-kucw re skectéc-kucw te sqlélten, te teníye, ell te ts’i7 re skecmentsút.s es c7ell7íllens-kucw.

Tqelt-Kúkwpi7, Le7 re skectéc ne7élye te sk̓wen̓llq es tá7es k stektsíllens re kw̓séltktens-kucw ne7élye te melúl̓k̓w.

Tqelt-Kúkwpi7, Yiri7 re skukwstéc-kucw re skectéc-kucw te k̓wséltktens-kucw es le7 es k̓úlens ne7élye re ts’i7, re swewell, re sk̓wen̓llq, xwexwéyt re stem ne7élye re sc7ell7íllens-kucw pyin te sitq̓t.

Wenécwem yiri7 re skukwstéc-kucw, Knúcwente-kuc es kwemtús es yucwmenstwécws-kucw ell es knucwentwécw-kucw es kwemtús ne7élye re lé7es re sw7ec-kt tmicw-kt.

T’ucw ts’ílem.

Tsítslem te sqweqlút : Meal Prayer Vocabulary skukwstéc-kucw We thank you skectéc-kucw you give/gave to us skecmentsút to give oneself up sqlélten salmon teníye moose ts’i7 deer/meat/flesh sk̓wen̓llq garden foods tekstsíllen to starve k̓wséltkten relatives, family pyin te sitq̓t today wenécwem truly, really kwemtús always xwexwéyt re stem all things yucwmentwécw to look after one another tmicw country, land

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In 2013 - Area First Nations refuse to deal with Kinder Morgan on pipeline expansion APRIL 17, 2012

BY MIKE YOUDS DAILY NEWS STAFF REPORTER

Three area First Nations are telling Kinder Morgan they will not deal with the energy company even as it plans to consult with them over a proposed $5-billion twinning of Trans Mountain pipeline.

Whispering Pines, Coldwater and Lower Nicola Indian bands issued a joint statement Tuesday, expressing frustration over past dealings with the company. They said Kinder Morgan Canada does not have a permit to operate the oil pipeline on their reserves and expressed frustration over failed efforts to meet with company president Ian Anderson.

“They want to go through our territory and our reserves without rectifying existing wrongs,” said Chief Michael LeBourdais of Whispering Pines north of Kamloops. “They want to consult about the future and ignore the past without considering the impact that a pipeline that size will have on our lives.”

A Kinder Morgan spokesman said the company intends to do everything it can to consult with First Nations along the route.

“We value these relationships with First Nations whose territory we’re on,” said Andrew Galarnyk. “We’re in discussions with these communities and have been for some time. We recognize there are some issues we need to work together on.”

LeBourdais said they have attempted to meet with Anderson for the past three weeks, but haven’t had a response.

His band has plans to develop 40 new homes on the reserve in tandem with the First Nations Property Ownership Act, forthcoming legislation that will allow band members and non-band members to own property on reserve. A 20-metre-wide right of way and a 65-metre safety zone could limit that development potential by as much as half, he said.

“Why would we agree to that if it takes that much land away from people who want to own homes?”

“If they want to go through our territory they will have to deal with our reserves and

our band members first,” said Victor York, chief of the Lower Nicola Band near Merritt.

The company must first resolve outstanding issues, “or who in this province is going to believe that Kinder Morgan Canada is a good corporate citizen worthy of regulatory approvals?”

Pipeline leaks have occurred in the past, said Chief Harold Aljam of Coldwater First Nation near Merritt.

“The 24-inch pipeline crossing our reserves has leaked in places, but they denied it even as they hauled away truckloads of oil-soaked soil in 2008.” There was another, larger instance of seepage in 1969, LeBourdais said.

Galarnyk said the company never denied the Coldwater leak occurred and is confident the site was cleaned up.

“The pipeline traverses 11 reserves in B.C.,” LeBourdais said. “Literally every one of our driveways goes over the pipeline. We probably drive over it 100 times a day, but Coldwater was told they can’t drive over it.

There’s no consistency in communications with First Nations.”

Tk’emlups Chief Shane Gottfriedson said his band recently met with Anderson for a preliminary discussion about the process surrounding the project.

“We haven’t taken a position whether or not we support it,” Gottfriedson said. Aboriginal rights and title as well as environmental concerns were part of the exchange. “We will hold the company accountable for any environmental impacts.”

LeBourdais said his frustration has grown to the point where he intends to have nothing further to do with Kinder Morgan.

“We’re going to be progressive and start addressing this through the National Energy Board and our MPs,” he said.

Kinder Morgan intends to begin consultations this summer.

“We’re going to continue to extend the same offer to meet and engage with them,” Galarnyk said. “It will be a very open and transparent process. We recognize there are a lot of questions people have and need answers for.”

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Will include loonie auction and 50/50

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In 2014 - Whispering Pines Indian Band reaches deal with Kinder-Morgan over Trans-Mountain pipeline Kinder-Morgan has the steadfast support of at least one First Nations band in its quest to twin its Trans-Mountain pipeline from Edmonton to the Coast.

Whispering Pines Indian Band near Westsyde recently concluded an agreement that took seven years to negotiate.

Chief Mike Lebourdais said band youth and elders will have access to a multi-milliondollar fund for post-secondary education and pensions thanks to the deal with Kinder-Morgan.

The band has 150 members.

The deal comes despite the fact the line is already twinned through the Whispering Pines reserve, north of Kamloops and west of the North Thompson River.

But, it does provide special environmental and cultural measures for work on traditional lands outside the reserve, including for archeology and sensitive areas.

The transfers kick in after 2016 if the corporation receives approval from the federal government for its proposed

twinning.

While Lebourdais would not specify exact amounts, he said it is between $5 and $10 million.

That money will come from pipeline taxes that would otherwise go to Ottawa.

“They’ll [Kinder-Morgan] pay the same amount of tax, just not to Stephen Harper [federal government],” he said.

Lebourdais said he met with then-minister of natural resources Joe Oliver and his predecessor five or six times as part of the negotiations.

Extensive community meetings were also held The pipeline goes through 11 Indian reserves in B.C., including Tk’emlups, Lower Nicola and Coldwater in this region.

Lebourdais some bands remain in opposition, but at least one band has asked to use his negotiators.

The existing Trans-Mountain pipeline takes petroleum products from the Edmonton area to a terminal in Burnaby, running through Kamloops.

That section includes rights of way through Westsyde and Lac Du Bois park.

Kinder-Morgan has accepted a provincial demand that any pipeline meet its five conditions, including world-class land and marine safety and economic benefits to B.C.

The AMAZING JEREMY Shuswap Youth, MAGICIAN, from Shuswap Band, gets first place in Talent Show in LethbridgeAlberta

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Pesll7éw’ten/Pelltspántsk 2014

Taseko files second judicial review of rejected New Prosperity project

Taseko Mines Ltd. has filed a second judicial review in federal court against the federal government for its decision to turn down the company’s New Prosperity Mine proposal. The company has said all along its proposal would not harm Fish Lake (seen here).

by Monica Lamb-Yorski - Williams Lake with Michael Wernick of Aboriginal Affairs Tribune and Northern Development Canada; Bob posted Mar 26, 2014 at 4:00 PM Hamilton of Environment Canada; Matthew

Wrongdoing by government ministers, ministries, civil servants and agencies caused New Prosperity Mine’s latest defeat, Taseko Mines Ltd. said.

On Wednesday the company filed a judicial review claiming the federal panel failed in its duty to deliver a fair process which caused the company’s mine project to be rejected by the federal government in February.

“The company is seeking to clarify both the failed process and the decision that stemmed from it in a court of law,” said Brian Battison, vice-president of corporate affairs with Taskeo Mines Ltd. Wednesday.

“It’s the only reasonable option for Taseko at this time.”

Through the judicial review, the company is asking for orders to quash Minister of Environment Leona Aglukkaq’s decision to turn the mine down because it is “likely to cause adverse environmental effects.”

The review asks the court to reject the decision by cabinet that “significant environmental adverse affects the project is likely to cause are not justified,” and that the court refer the decision back to cabinet for reconsideration.

Taseko is also challenging some of the sections of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act as “unconstitutional” as part of its judicial review.

“Our aim remains the same and that’s to seek the necessary authorizations to build the New Prosperity Mine in the Cariboo,” Battison said. In its notice of application for the judicial review, Taseko has submitted evidence gleaned from Xeni Gwet’in Chief Roger William’s personal Facebook page.

It points out meetings William and other Tsilhqot’in National Government representatives attended in Ottawa with Aglukkaq on Oct. 8, 2013 “before the Minister made a decision,” and on Oct. 9

King of Fisheries and Oceans Canada; Louis Levesque of Transport Canada; and Serge Dupont of Natural Resources Canada. He also met with Ron Hallman, the President of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA).

“Some or all of these individuals were involved in advising the Minister and the Governor in Council in respect of their decisions regarding the New Prosperity Project under CEAA 2012,” Taseko noted, adding the project was discussed but Taseko was not present.

“It doesn’t surprise me, that this company wouldn’t go to any extreme to move their agenda forward,” said Chief Joe Alphonse, Tribal Chair for the TNG. When they left the meetings in Ottawa in October, the reality is the group was disheartened by how the meetings went, he added.

“We have limited resources and can’t afford to fly back and forth to Ottawa. We went there to counter what Taseko had been putting out in the media.” Alphonse questions Taseko’s complaint about the meetings.

“They’ve had quite a series of lobbying on their behalf, are they taking that into consideration?” he said. “Are they comparing Minister Bill Bennett’s and Premier Christy Clark’s visits to Ottawa and saying we had full access? Get real.”

Taseko and its lobbyists probably had 10 times the amount of time with government that the TNG had, he continued.

Wednesday’s judicial review is the second one Taseko has filed.

In November, the company filed a judicial review claiming the environmental assessment panel’s report should also be dismissed.

Seven Sacred Teachings

The traditional ideals of respect and sharing that form the base of the Aboriginal way of life are built around the seven sacred teachings.

Each law is taught by an animal to teach the lessons that all actions and decisions made by us are done on a physical plane. The animals have taught us how to live close to the earth, and the connection that has been established between the animals and us hasinstilled a respect for all life in those who follow the traditional Aboriginal way.

Wisdom ~ Beaver The building of a community is entirely dependent on gifts given to each member by the creator and how these gifts are used. The Beaver’s example of using his sharp teeth for cutting trees and branches to build his dams and lodges expresses this teaching.

If he did not use his teeth, the teeth would continue to grow until they became useless, ultimately making it impossible for him to sustain himself. The same can be said for human beings. One’s spirit will grow weak if it is not fulfilling its use. When used properly however, these gifts contribute to the development of a peaceful and healthy community.

Love ~ Eagle To feel true love is to know the Creator. Therefore, it is expected that one’s first love is to be the Great Spirit. He is considered the father of all children, and the giver of human life. Love given to the Great Spirit is expressed through love of oneself, and it is understood that if one cannot love oneself, it is impossible to love anyone else.

The Eagle was chosen by the Great Spirit to represent this law, as the Eagle can reach the highest out of all the creatures in bringing pure vision to the seeker. Though the purveyor of the greatest and most powerful medicine, love can also be the most elusive of the teachings, as it depends upon a world that acknowledges the importance of spirituality.

Respect ~ Buffalo The Buffalo, through giving it’s life and sharing every part of it’s being, showed the deep respect it had for the people. No animal was more important to the existence of Indigenous families than this animal, and it’s gift provided shelter, clothing and utensils for daily living. Native people believed themselves to be true caretakers of the great herds, and developed a sustainable relationship with the Buffalo resulting in a relationship that was a true expression of respect.

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spirit as human beings is a great challenge that must be met with the same vigor and intensity as a mother Bear protecting her cub. Living of the heart and living of the spirit is difficult, but the Bear’s example shows us how to face any danger to achieve these goals.

Honesty ~ Sasquatch North American Aboriginal culture follows closely an animal called Sasquatch. Sasquatch walks among the people to remind them to be honest to the laws of the creator and honest to each other. The highest honor that could be bestowed upon an individual was the saying “There walks an honest man. He can be trusted.” To be truly honest was to keep the promises one made to the Creator, to others and to oneself.

The Elders would say, “Never try to be someone else; live true to your spirit, be honest to yourself and accept who you are the way the Creator made you.”

Humility ~ Wolf Recognizing and acknowledging that there is a higher power than man and it is known as the Creator is to be deemed truly humble. To express deference or submission to the Creator through the acceptance that all beings are equal is to capture the spirit of humility. The expression of this humility is manifested through the consideration of others before ourselves.

In this way, the Wolf became the teacher of this lesson. He bows his head in the presence of others out of deference, and once hunted, will not take of the food until it can be shared with the pack. His lack of arrogance and respect for his community is a hard lesson, but integral in the Aboriginal way.

Truth ~ Turtle To know truth is to know and understand all of the original laws as given by the Creator- and to remain faithful to them. It is said that in the beginning, when the Creator made man and gave him the seven sacred laws, the Grandmother Turtle was present to ensure that the laws would never be lost or forgotten.

On the back of a Turtle are the 13 moon, each representing the truth of one cycle of the Earth’s rotations around the sun. The 28 markings on her back represent the cycle of the moon an of a woman’s body. The shell of the Turtle represents the body real events as created by the Higher Power, and serves as a reminder of the Creator’s will and teachings..

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Courage/Bravery ~ Bear The Bear provides many lessons in the way it lives, but courage is the most important teaching it offers. Though gentle by nature, the ferociousness of a mother Bear when one of her cubs is approached is the true definition of courage. To have the mental and moral strength to overcome fears that prevent us from living our true

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Diabetes and Alcohol: How to keep yourself safe First nations leaders sign declaration This is the sixty third article in a series of articles discussing type 2 diabetes. With the incidence of diabetes being on the rise in our population, at Manshadi Pharmacy we have taken a great interest in diabetes care and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes and its related complications.

As I mentioned in my last article, I would like take the time to review in greater detail the ins and outs of consuming alcohol for diabetics so that for those of you who do so, can do so safely. This is a good topic to review with your friends and loved ones, as diabetics have to be extra careful when consuming alcohol as it can lead to unpredictable blood glucose levels.

Also, I thought that it would be a good idea to review this before the upcoming festive season, so that you can celebrate concientiously. In general, it is considered safe for most diabetics to consume alcohol, as long as it is done so in moderation (up to 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men) and you monitor your blood sugar levels carefully before, during, and after doing so.

The affect of alcohol on a diabetics blood sugar levels is actually two fold.

First, the carbohydrate content of the alcohol itself or what it is mixed in can increase blood sugar levels initially making blood sugars too high (hyperglycemia).

Secondly, alcohol can cause delayed low blood sugars or hypoglycemia for up to 24 hours after drinking. This is because it prevents the liver from releasing any stored glucose it may have. Therefore, people on insulin or insulin secretegogues, such as glyburide or gliclazide, should be especially careful while drinking. They may be at a higher risk of this as the insulin tells their cells to take up the sugar in the blood, but the liver is unable to release any to prevent it from going too low.

So, what can you do to make sure that your blood sugars stay controlled while you are drinking and that you stay safe?

Of course, make sure that if you choose to drink, that you are testing your blood sugars more regularly during and over the following 24 hours. This includes setting an alarm for every few hours during the night to check your blood sugars. If you are not willing to test your blood sugar more often while drinking to ensure that it is safe for you, then you should abstain from alcohol. Additionally, people with type 1 diabetes need to monitor their

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blood sugar extra carefully the following morning as that is when hypoglycemia is most likely to occur if they consumed alcohol 2-3 hours after supper. Always make sure that you have something on you to treat hypoglycemia, such as glucose tablets. While drinking, make sure you eat regularly to prevent a low blood sugar later on, never skip meals and choose alcoholic beverages that use sugar-free mixes to avoid an initial spike in your blood sugar levels. Make sure you tell a responsible person with you that you are diabetic, how to monitor you for the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and how to treat you if it were to occur. Finally, make sure you wake up at your normal time the following morning, take your medications, eat breakfast, and test your blood sugar levels in order to avoid any complications of drinking with diabetes.

Remember, moderation is the key and this is especially important for diabetics, as drinking alcohol can increase the risk of complications with diabetes by: • increasing blood pressure and triglycerides • contributing to nerve damage and increasing sexual dysfunction • damaging the pancreas and liver • worsening eye disease • exacerbating depression Therefore, anyone afflicted with any health problems related to the above, should discuss this with their doctor before choosing to consume alcohol. Additionally, alcohol consumption has been linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer in the longterm.

I hope that this article has helped to educate you on the safety of drinking for diabetics. The Canadian Diabetes Association has an excellent handout on alcohol and diabetes on their website, which includes a questionaire if drinking is safe for you and the carbohydrate content of common alcoholic beverages. Remember, all the other safety rules concerning the consumption of alcohol still apply. Therefore you shouldn’t drink if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you plan on driving or doing other tasks that require you to be alert, or have a personal or family history of drinking problems. If you have any other questions regarding this topic, please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to answer them for you.

Sincerely, Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., Certified Diabetes Educator Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy

First nations leaders signed an indigenous legal declaration on Thursday, banning pipelines and oil tanker traffic in British Columbia in a further attempt to halt Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway project. The Save the Fraser Declaration, signed by 130 first nations and presented by National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo, reiterated growing opposition to construction of new pipelines in the province.

The Northern Gateway project would bring half a million barrels of oil per day from Alberta’s oilsands to a port in Kitimat for shipment to Asian markets. It is supported by the federal government, but highly controversial in B.C. “I’ve been given a mandate by my community to use all means necessary to stop this project,” said Chief Jackie Thomas of the Saik’uz First Nation and Yinka Dene Alliance, a coalition of six first nations that have banned Enbridge from their territories.

“We will use legal means here in Canada as well as internationally. We have declared our own law, and I pledged my life when I signed that declaration in Williams Lake (where the coalition was born in 2010),” Thomas said.

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said his organization would provide unconditional support to opponents of Northern Gateway, as well as other energy projects including the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain extension that would twin an existing pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby.

“We are instructed through our chiefs and their communities to offer political support and legal support, and if necessary, to link arms on the front line,” Stewart said. Some legal precedents do exist for a declaration of indigenous law, including a 1990 Supreme Court of Canada decision setting out criteria to determine whether infringement on aboriginal rights protected by Section 35 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was justifiable.

This summer, the B.C. Court of Appeal affirmed that the rights of the Tsilhqot’in people of the Chilcotin region had been infringed by the forestry industry, and left the door open to a Supreme Court battle over aboriginal title of the land. But a declaration of indigenous law cannot trump federal processes, said Elizabeth Edinger, a University of B.C. law professor and constitutional expert.

Many of the first nations involved never signed treaties with the Crown, and assert aboriginal title to their land, so the government has a duty to consult with them over major resource projects. That consultation process is supervised by the courts, and if first nations groups perceive a failure to consult, they can seek a judicial review, Edinger said.But under legislation introduced this year, the federal government has final decisionmaking authority, and “if the cabinet decides it should be done, I suspect it will be done.”

One legal expert said if the Harper government declares the Northern Gateway pipeline to be in the “national interest,” the case becomes more complex. It’s not clear whether Canadian courts would consider themselves constrained by the new law, or how they would decide if a constitutional fight ensues, said Gordon Christie, director of the Indigenous Legal Studies program at UBC. But a winning strategy might be to delay the project through the court system, he said. “If you tie it up long enough it becomes unattractive to industry,” he said. “It’s a matter of time and resources. They have enough to probably tie this up for a long time,” he said, recalling the Mackenzie River pipeline that took over three decades to resolve and has been all but abandoned.

Besides the fact that the federal government has nearendless financial resources to pour into a court challenge, it’s also recognized as ultimately having the right to infringe upon aboriginal rights, Christie said.

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Pesll7éw’ten/Pelltspántsk 2014 VictimLink BC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across BC and Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-563-0808.

It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence, including victims of human trafficking exploited for labour or sexual services.

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Community-based programs provide services primarily to victims of family and sexual violence. Police-based programs provide services to victims of all crime types. Victim Service Workers in both types of programs have received formal training to provide assistance to victims and can provide information about the justice system, practical help, emotional support and referrals to other appropriate programs.

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What is Restorative Justice and what does it look like?

Restorative Justice Factsheet Restorative Justice Principles and Values In the face of crime and conflict, restorative justice (RJ) is a philosophy and an approach that views crime and conflict principally as harm done to people and relationships. It strives to provide support and safe opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between those affected (victims, offenders, and community) to encourage accountability, reparation, and a movement towards understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing, safety and a sense of closure.

RJ is a non-adversarial, non-retributive approach to justice that emphasizes healing in victims, meaningful accountability of offenders, and the involvement of citizens in creating healthier, safer communities.

While there is no single universal definition for RJ, common elements are shared between those that exist.

These common elements, often referred to as RJ values and principles, are fundamental to ensuring that RJ values and principles remain consistent with the founding philosophy of this approach.

What can restorative justice mean to each of us?

RJ is about giving all parties involved in a conflict the opportunity to take an active role in a safe and respectful process that allows for open dialogue between the victim, offender, and the community. The decision to participate in a restorative justice process may be a complex and difficult one. Those who have participated in RJ processes report that RJ helps fulfill needs that have been previously left unmet.

RJ provides victims with an opportunity to tell their story, address the harm caused, and find answers to questions that are important to them.

RJ provides offenders with an opportunity to take responsibility for their actions and to be held accountable by those they harmed.

RJ empowers communities to gain a better understanding of the root causes of crime and allow the community to express and reduce its fears.

Restorative Justice (RJ) Division Correctional Operations and Programs Sector Correctional Service of Canada 340 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P9 Cknúcwentn – First Nations Court Kamloops Court House 455 Columbia Street Kamloops, B.C. V2C 6K4 Tel: 250 828-4344 Telephone: (613) 947-7309 Fax: (613) 943 -2171 RCMP E Division Crime Prevention & Program Services #209-7565 132 Street Surrey, BC V2W 1K5 Ph: (604) 264-3325 Ph: (604)660-5199 email: SGCPD@gov.bc.ca Restorative Justice IS NOT offered in every community. Please contact the number above and ask to speak to a Restorative Justice Coordinator to find if there is one near you.

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Welcome to the Kamloops Sexual Assault - Kamloops Centre Counselling Centre

The Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre provides Individual Adult Counselling, Child and Youth Counselling, PsychoEducational Groups, Ego-Strengthening Groups for Girls and Boys, Community Based Victim Services, Education and Prevention programs, and the Silent Witness Project.

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When children and youth are victims of family violence, parents are the most commonly identified perprators. In 2006, 107 per 100,000 children and youth were physically or sexually assaulted by a parent.

Boys were more likely than girls to sustain physical injuries resulting from family violence (46% compared to 35%).

The rate of police-reported family violence against seniors was 43 incidents for every 100,000 persons aged 65 years and over. While the overall rates of violence against seniors were higher for senior men (150 vs. 103 Facts: for senior women), rates for family In 2006, over 38,000 incidents violence were higher for senior of spousal violence were women (47 vs. 37 per 100,000). reported to police across Senior victims of family violence were most Canada. This represents likely to report being victimized by an adult approximately 15% of child (14 per 100,000) or current or former all police-reported spouse (13 per 100,000). violent incidents.

According to the Homicide survey, spousal homicides Females continue to be represented 17% of all solved homicides in Canada, the most likely victims of and nearly half (47%) of all family homicides in 2006. police-reported spousal violence, Over the past decade (1997 to 2006), the largest accounting for 83% of victms proportion of spousal homicides involved victims living in compared to 17% males. This holds common-law relationships (39%). Another one-third (36%) of true for every province and territory across spousal homicides occurred between married persons, followed by Canada. those who were separated (23%) or divorced (2%).

Male victims of spousal abuse were nearly twice Spousal homicide rates were highest for young adults. Between as likely as female victims to report incidents of major assault (23% of male victims vs. 13% of female victims).

One 1997 to 2006, young women (aged 15 to 24) were killed at a rate that was nearly 3 times higher than for all female victims of spousal possible explanation may be that while male spousal abusers are homicide. Similarly, the rate of young males (aged 15 to 24) killed more likely to use physical force, female abusers tend to rely on by their spouse was more than 4 times that of all male spouses. weapons.

Over the past decade (1997 to 2006), the rate of firearm-related Charges were laid by police in three-quarters (77%) of all policespousal homicides decreased by nearly 50%. reported incidents of spousal violence in 2006. Incidents involving female victims were more likely to result in a charge being laid than Six in 10 homicides against children and youth were committed by family members in 2006. those involving male victims. The percentage of spousal violence Over the past three decades (1977 to 2006), the majority of incidents that have resulted in police charging has remained fairly stable over the 9-year period from 1998 to 2006. Police charging family perpetrated homicides against children under 18 years of age were committed by a parent (90%). Fathers are more likely for spousal abuse was highest in Manitoba (92%) and Ontario (90%), and lowest in Newfoundland and Labrador (56%) and New than mothers to be the perpetrators.

Senior female victims by a family member were most likely to Bruinswick (57%). be killed by their spouse (40%) or adult son (34%). Senior male Police-reported data in 2006 indicated that children and youth homicide victims were most likely to be killed by their adult son or under 18 years of age are most likely to be physically or sexually step-son (61%). assaulted by someone they know.

Family Violence in Canada: A Statistical Profile: Highlights For every 100,000 young persons, 334 were victims of physical or You do not have to suffer alone from the effects of violence. We sexual violence by a friend or an acquaintance, 187 experienced are here to help.Phone 250-372-0179 to make an appointment to violence by a family member, and 101 were victimized by a see a counsellor.

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HELP LINES - VictimLink BC Phone: 1 800 563-0808 Telecommunications for the Deaf (TTY): 604 875-0885; to call collect call Telus Rely Service at 711 Text at 604 836-6381 E-mail: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca To speak to a Victim Service Worker call VictimLink BC. Victim Link BC is a tollfree, telephone service available across BC and Yukon, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. VictimLink BC is confidential, anonymous, multilingual and TTY (telecommunications for the deaf) accessible.

VictimLink BC provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and sexual violence.

VictimLink BC can connect you to a network of community, social, health, justice and government resources, including victim services, transition houses and counselling resources.

VictimLink BC can connect you to community agencies that provide health information or advocacy services tailored for persons with disabilities, men, women, specific age groups, cultural backgrounds or sexual orientation.

VictimLink BC also provides information on the justice system, relevant federal and provincial legislation and programs, crime prevention, safety planning, protection order registry and other resources as needed.

See victimlinkbc.ca for more information Helpline for Children – 310-1234 (anywhere in B.C., no area code required) Call for help – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – if you are: A child abused at home, school, or anywhere concerned about a child who may need protection or to ask questions about reporting a parent afraid you might hurt your child B.C.’s child protection law (The Child, Family and Community Service Act) applies to children and youth under 19.

If anyone believes that a person under 19 ‘needs protection’ (as defined under the act), that person must tell a child protection social worker. Child protection and family support services are provided through the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Call the Helpline for Children to make a report concerning a child who may need protection or to get further information.

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WEBSITES

Ending Violence Association of B.C. (EVA BC) – www.endingviolence.org Resource for community-based services that support survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, child abuse and criminal harassment.

Police Victim Services Association of B.C. – www.policevictimservices.bc.ca A provincial organization of police-based victim services that is dedicated to ensuring those impacted by crime and trauma are respected and supported.

B.C. Society of Transition Houses – www.bcsth.ca Provides support and training to Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes, Children Who Witness Abuse programs and other programs in the Violence Against Women sector.

Regional Health Authority – http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/socsec/ Community Living B.C. – www.communitylivingbc.ca Police Victim Services of British Columbia – http://www. policevictimservices.bc.ca/

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Vancouver, Canada: March 31, 2014 Massive Deaths of Aboriginal Children in Canada is officially admitted, as Genocide Verdict and Kevin Annett’s work are finally vindicated “Canada, the British Crown and the Vatican stand guilty as charged as disestablished criminal bodies” – International Common Law Court of Justice, Brussels A Special Report from ITCCS Canada with Commentary by Kevin Annett Seventeen years after Rev. Kevin Annett publicly disclosed evidence that over 50,000 children died in Canada’s church-run “Indian residential schools”, Canadian governments have finally confirmed this genocidal mortality rate after releasing hitherto-concealed death records from the schools. (http:// westcoastnativenews.com/tens-ofthousands-first-nation-children-died-inresidential-schools/) Until this week, government and church officials have either denied or stayed silent about Rev. Annett’s documented estimate. But previously “segregated” statistics of the deaths of residential school children made public last Friday by different provinces indicate that “tens of thousands” of these children died in the facilities, which were operated primarily by the Roman Catholic, Anglican and United Church of Canada.

In British Columbia alone, government records indicate that nearly 5,000 children between the ages of four and nineteen died in the residential schools until 1956, although the schools continued in operation until 1996, putting the total death figure even higher. Rev. Annett’s research established that the high death rate of over 40% of the students was the result of deliberately infecting them with tuberculosis and denying the sick treatment. (www.hiddennolonger.com) “This news officially confirms what our Court established in its lawful verdict of February 25, 2013” stated George Dufort of the International Common Law Court of Justice in Brussels today.

“Canada and its churches, the British Crown and the Vatican stand guilty as charged as disestablished criminal bodies and can no longer have any lawful or legitimate constitutional authority if the rule of law is to be followed”.

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First Nations must turn the page on Residential Schools SHAWN ATLEO Contributed to The Globe and Mail

Historic Breaking News: Canada, Vatican & Crown GUILTY of Genocide This week’s official admission of massive deaths in the Indian residential schools comes on the heels of shocking new evidence showing that a Vatican and Church of England child sacrifice cult known as the Ninth Circle operated at the same schools for over a century, including at the Mohawk residential school in Brantford, Ontario. (www.itccs.org, March 29, 2014) Kevin Annett was reached at his home in Nanaimo, British Columbia today and provided the enclosed you tube commentary on the remarkable news.

“I always knew their lies would fall apart, and persistence would pay off” remarked Kevin.

“But I’m thinking now of all my friends who died after struggling to see this day come about, like Bingo Dawson, Billie Combes, Ricky Lavallee and Harry Wilson – some of the eyewitnesses to the Canadian Holocaust who went public at great personal risk. This is their victory, as it belongs to all the missing children. But it will only mean something if Canadians act on this final proof of Genocide by church and state to enforce the verdict and arrest warrants of the Common Law court.

“Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Queen Elizabeth, Joseph Ratzinger and twenty seven other officials belong behind bars. And more than that, it’s now time to establish a constitutional Republic in Canada that is free and independent of the British Crown and the legacies of Vaticansponsored Genocide”.

Details of the plans to act upon this recent acknowledgement are discussed in Kevin Annett’s attached you tube commentary.

Issued by ITCCS Canada and ITCCS Central, Brussels-based

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has held its final public event, and I was honoured to be there.

The TRC was set up for former students of Indian residential schools to tell their stories, to raise awareness about the tragic reality of the schools and to help us all move toward reconciliation. But although the final event finished Sunday in Edmonton, this is not the end of our collective journey to reconciliation.

Almost six years ago, I sat in the House of Commons as Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered the apology to former residential school students on Canada’s behalf. I remember his words. I remember the flood of words and emotions flowing from our people. I remember the words of then-national chief Phil Fontaine, responding to the apology and speaking of this “dreadful chapter in our shared history” and the need to face the “darkest moments.”

And I remember the words of my grandmother, who sat next to me, holding my hand, and whispering: “Grandson, they are just beginning to see us.” She told me about a dream she had of trying to turn a dark page, a heavy page. Too heavy. She knew it would take many people to turn it, for it was a page in the same dark chapter Mr. Fontaine referred to.

I have spoken many times about what is required for Canada to reconcile with First Nations, of the need to respect and recognize us as peoples and respect and implement our inherent rights, treaties and title.

But at the final TRC event in Edmonton, my thoughts turned to what reconciliation means for and requires from First Nations.

This work affects me in my role as National Chief but also as an individual. I know about abuse and experiments carried out on innocent children – some within my own family – and the resulting deep intergenerational trauma. I know that trauma.

Through the pride of our culture and the strength of our ancestors, we can begin to move out from that embedded sense of trauma, move out from the darkness into the light of confidence in our future.

Through the truth, we must free ourselves from the bonds of anger and hate. We will never forget. But we must not burden another generation with anger and pain. We can give them the strength of our spirit, our songs, our languages and our cultures.

Children are at the very centre of our cultures, our homes and families. We can once again capture that deep care and concern for children. It starts with forgiveness within our own families – forgiveness in order to stop holding on to the pain and the suffering, so that we do not pass this on any longer.

Forgiveness is not forgetting. Those experiences and the pain they caused teach us about not being victimized again and about not victimizing others. This learning will help us heal and it’s needed to rebuild our families, our ways of knowing and learning and of education. This is not about absolving responsibility – rather, it is something internal, a sign of strength. It can free us and empower us to move forward. It begins with our commitment to break the cycle.

We will take control of our lives, lands and governments. We will achieve First Nations control of First Nations education, a goal of our people ever since the first group of children were taken away to residential school – never again! We will take control not because of government, but because of our rights and our responsibilities, our support for one another and, most of all, because of our children. We will have the courage to do the hard work within our communities and with other governments. If our communities have been set up to fail, then we will push ourselves to answer: What will it take to succeed?

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Pesll7éw’ten/Pelltspántsk 2014 This is our time to put the next generation first – to listen to them, to nurture them. And in their hands, our cultures, our languages and our well-being will flourish.

All those things they tried to take from us in the past, we will gift to the next generation. That is our ultimate response to the residential schools, our ultimate act of truth-telling: to say, “We are still here.”

The new dawn is here. It is in the eager eyes of young children who want to learn, who want to know who they are, who want to know their story, their songs, their spirituality, the beauty of their people. Each and every one of us must be ready to see this beauty so we can act and shape change now within our families and our communities.

Just as my grandmother said: “They are just beginning to see us.” I believe she was also alluding to the truth that we, too, as a people are beginning to “see” again.

Irene and Fred of Esket wish to welcome their Grandson. Jacob Owen Johnson. Born on Jan 5. 2014 in Williams Lake Congratulations Frederick and Amanda

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Day of Secwentwecw honours the histories of the First Peoples within the boundaries of School District 73 APRIL 2, 2014 KAMLOOPS – April 7, 2014 is a day of recognition in School District 73, an initiative that acknowledges the Secwepemc and Nlaka’ Pamux Nations, their traditional territories and histories.

Initially, the idea came from a former student at South Kamloops Secondary School. The Social Justice Committee, part of the Kamloops/Thompson Teachers Association, brought the idea forward and it was supported by the First Nations Education Council Advisory Committee and the Board of Education.

It is the first in what is hoped to be an annual event and will be marked by the hosting of assemblies in all district schools.

The assemblies will focus on recognizing the traditional territories of the Secwepemc and Nlaka’Pamux peoples.

“It’s part of a bigger Aboriginal Education initiative that spans Kindergarten to Gr. 12 and includes the history of the Nations and their traditional practices,” says Cheryl Sebastian, District Principal, Aboriginal Education. “The ‘Day of Sucwentwecw’ (suk-went-wa) is a day to celebrate and acknowledge one another. ” Each school has the opportunity to invite an Elder or representative from the Secwepemc / Nlak’ Pamuk community to be part of their assembly. South Kamloops Secondary and NorKam Secondary will also host Aboriginal hip-hop artist, journalist, host of the CBC 8th Fire series, and Director of Indigenous Inclusion at the University of Winnipeg Wab Kinew as a keynote speaker.

“The majority of schools in this district are on Secwepemc traditional territory,” says Renee Spence, Administrator for the First Nations Education Council. “This day is intended to increase awareness and an appreciation for the traditional territory of the First Peoples in our area.”

Schools in Logan Lake will recognize and acknowledge the traditional territories of the Nlaka’Pamux People.

All 42 schools in the district have received a Day of Sucwentwecw resource package, which includes the Secwepemc flag designed by local artist Travis Marr with 17 feathers representing the 17 Secwepemc communities, a Shuswap Nation Territory map, a special edition of the ‘Secwepemcw News’, and resources booklets with grade-appropriate lesson plans. The program has been developed to be flexible and fit within a variety of learning outcomes in the BC curriculum.

Amongst the schools hosting assemblies are: - Marion Schilling Elementary, 10:45 am

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- Assembly and unveiling of the Fish Weir Project - Rayleigh Elementary, 1:30 pm - Assembly and unveiling of the Pictograph project - South Kamloops Secondary School, John Peterson gymnasium 9:30 am – Assembly & Keynote Speaker Wab Kinew - NorKam Secondary gymnasium, 12:45 pm – Assembly & Keynote Speaker Wab Kinew For more information, please contact: Cheryl Sebastian, District Principal – Aboriginal Education (250) 374-0679 Dr. Renee Spence, First Nations Education Council (250) 828-9807 Dr. Terry Sullivan, Superintendent (250) 374-0679

35 Years of dedication and still running…

Top Row L-R Sean Mitchell, Kyle Bowser, Emory Parker Front L-R: Mike Matthew, Jeff Friesen, Darren Bowser, Mark Matthew, Pat Matthew photo courtesy of Cyril Spinks

Submitted by: John Haugen

Happy birthday to Jacqueline Jones, Happy birthday Ki7ce and Kiye7e.

We want to wish you good health, happiness and good fortune in the coming year! We want to wish you days filled with big belly laughs and smiles. We want to wish you that every day you realize how loved you are and how much we appreciate you. You have always been there for everyone in our family through rain or shine, we know we can count on you. You focus so much time on your family and giving so much of yourself without even thinking about it. It’s what you do, it is who you are.

Compassionate, loving and giving.

And can’t forget your crazy sense of humor. You always know how to turn anything into a crazy joke Lol. Must be the “Dick” blood. You do so much for your family and our people, so I hope on your day you will let us do for you :) we all love you Mom! Love from the M&M’s, The Joneses, Morgan’s, and all the Dicks :)

That is the annual men’s Basketball tournament in Lytton, B.C. which is normally held the third weekend in January but for the second time in all those years it was moved to the last weekend in March.

With a full modified Double knock out tournament draw happening. What also was happening is that a longstanding Secwepemc athlete Pat Matthew was still running up and down the hard wood and he has done this for 34 out of the 35 years this tournament has run. Pat has competed, contributed, and inspired his team on to victory in this tournament. He and his teammates have been champions at least three times at this tournament and in the finals many times. Good and great players have come and gone, but none have equalled Pat’s endurance of showing up for a sport he loves and is committed to only missing that one odd year to a flu bug. To top it off, Pat has rebounded to good health after having major heart surgery, he discovered he was having

heart complications when playing in his hometown of Barriere and went for the lifesaving surgery in 2013 and 2014 sees him out there on the court again. Pat has been a teammate of his brother, his nephew and his son. Just a great all round thing to stay so connected through hoops. Pat has made many friends from his teamwork on the floor, playing teams from Washington State, Alberta and around our own province! Way to go Pat we honour your dedication to athleticism and sport. Three cheers for Pat! By the way his team placed 3rd and had a good run through the back door to get there.

Sunday in the back door is the real physical day to play back to back games on the road to the final money. Pat’s nephew Mark was recognized once again for his great efforts on the court.

The final game pitted Van City Wolves against an Interior Wolverines team which saw the MVP Demi score the winning basket with 1.8 seconds left on the clock to triumph 90-88, a truly great game for those loyal fans in attendance.

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Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation B.C. offers child death records to Missing Children Project Quick Facts: March 28, 2014 EDMONTON - In a moving ceremony today, during the last of the national events hosted by Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), British Columbia provided data about the deaths of Aboriginal children between the ages of four and 19 years for the period 1870 1984.

The documents were offered during the Expressions of Reconciliation and will help to inform the TRC’s Missing Children Project. In December 2013, B.C. released the death registration information of children aged four to 19 who died between 1870 and 1956. B.C. was the first province to release this information to the TRC. As part of its examination into the history of Indian Residential Schools (IRS), the TRC is undertaking research into the history of children who died or went missing while in the care of IRS officials.

Similar to other historical research being conducted by the TRC, research into the issue of missing children covers the entire period of IRS operations. Where possible, the TRC is reviewing relevant material that may be in the archives of non-signatory parties, such as provincial and municipal governments.

The data was compiled by B.C.’s Vital Statistics Agency, part of the Ministry of Health. The Vital Statistics Agency provided 4,900 death registrations for the period between 1870 and 1984. The TRC will review each record to determine if the deaths occurred in Indian Residential Schools in B.C. Quotes: Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, John Rustad “Reconciliation is our collective journey.

Providing this data is one way to continue healing the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians and an opportunity for the Province of British Columbia to make a contribution to healing the terrible wound left behind by Indian Residential Schools.”

Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Justice, Murray Sinclair - “I commend the Province of British Columbia for its contribution to the TRC’s Missing Children Project. B.C. has set the bar for all other Canadian provinces and territories in terms of providing vital statistics data and documents to the TRC. Now that B.C. has taken the lead, other jurisdictions are coming forward with data and documents to help determine the extent of deaths and disappearances of Aboriginal children who attended Canada’s residential schools.”

* On June 11, 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, on behalf of all Canadians, offered a historic formal apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools and sought forgiveness for the students’ suffering and for the damaging impact the schools had on Aboriginal culture, heritage and language. * Indian Residential Schools operated from the 1870s until 1996, when the last school was closed. This covers more than five generations of Aboriginal people. * More than 150,000 children, some as young as four years of age, attended government-funded, church-run residential schools. It is estimated that some 80,000 survivors are still alive today. * Established in 2008, the TRC is one of the components of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, which was negotiated by the Government of Canada, Aboriginal organizations, the churches and former students. Its purpose is to create a lasting, positive legacy of the stories and experiences of Indian Residential School survivors. * The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has organized seven national events across Canada, including one in Vancouver held from Sept. 18-21, 2013.

To view a photo of Minister Rustad and the Province’s offering to the TRC, visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ bcgovphotos/sets/72157626169219923/ Media Contact: Nina Chiarelli Communications Director Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation 250 953-3211 Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www. gov.bc.ca/connect

Chaos Inside Thunderstorms draws the audience into the centre of the tumultuous political, socio/economical and historical reality of the First Nations experience in Canada today. It is poetic expression that examines leadership, resilience, honour, shame, and love. It examines the issues implicit in the Idle No More Movement and the Truth and Reconciliation conferences.

Although the book speaks of age-old themes, it explores them through fresh modern eyes. Eloquent and witty, these poems are power-packed with imagery that uncovers the raw politics of race. There is nothing polite about them. Like his two previous collections of poems, Chaos Inside Thunderstorms is candid and challenging.

More importantly, it is thought-provoking and engaging.

Garry Gottfriedson, from the Secwepemc first nation (Shuswap), was born, raised and lives in Kamloops, BC. He is a selfemployed rancher with a Masters degree in Education from Simon Fraser University. He was awarded the Gerald Red Elk Creative Writing Scholarship by the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado, where he studied under Allen Ginsberg, Anne Waldman, Marianne Faithful and others.

His published works include In Honor of Our Grandmothers: Imprints of Cultural Survival (Theytus Books, 1994), 100 Years of Contact (Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, 1990), Glass Tepee (Thistledown Press, 2002 — nominated for First People’s Publishing Award 2004), Painted Pony (Partners in Publishing, 2005), Whiskey Bullets (Ronsdale, 2006 — Anskohk Aboriginal Award Finalist), Skin Like Mine (Ronsdale, 2010 — Shortlisted for the CAA Award for Poetry), and Jimmy Tames Horses (Kegedonce Press, 2012).

GREEN THUMBS GARDEN GROUP FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE GARDEN ON APRIL 19, 2014 at NESKONLITH BAND HALL 9 AM – 11:00 PM Schedule of Events 8:30 a.m. Open hall to set up tables and chairs ($5table or donation to door prize) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Brunch will be served (accepting donations) 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Activities for young and old – Loonie Auction Gunny sack race, egg race, jumping frog, and many other games. House Bingo and Poker (bring your change).

Concession will be available (selling pop, chips etc.)

Hot buttered popcorn will be available throughout the day.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Indian Taco Dinner @ $8.00/plate 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Karaoke for all ages, musical chairs, and other games There will be a sign up sheet for volunteers, we need help with children/adult activities, setting up and taking down tables and chairs, cooking, cleaning hall and any other help that is needed.

EVERYONE WELCOME TO COME OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN, VISIT YOUR NEIGHBORS, AND HELP WITH THE FUNDRAISER. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN MAKING THIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY. To reserve a table Contacts: Dalla Powder and Minnie Kenoras @ (250) 679-3295

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Kamloops Book Launch - Wednesday April 16 at Skelep School of Excellence 6pm-8pm.

Following Launch to be held in Salmon Arm on Friday April 25 at the Choices Sandwich Shop.

Gottfriedson has read from his work across North America, Asia and Europe, and frequently gives creative writing workshops and lectures. His work has been internationally anthologized.

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Tick time is here.

The arrival of warmer weather means many of us are spending more time outdoors. The change in weather also brings out ticks - small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease.

“Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites,” said Jennifer Jeyes, Communicable Disease Specialist with Interior Health.

The most common tick species in the Interior Health region is the Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), which does not carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The Wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is very rare. Some ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary muscle weakness and paralysis if attached for several days, but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed. Signs of many tick-borne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash.

The tick species that carries Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus) is more common in the coastal areas of B.C., but may also be present in low numbers in the Interior region. Less than one per cent of Ixodes ticks in B.C. carry Lyme disease. In addition to fever, headache, and muscle pain, people infected with Lyme disease will often develop a rash that looks like a “bull'seye” target and expands from the site of the tick bite.

“Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, all tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin,” added Jeyes. “It is important to watch for signs of tick-transmitted illnesses. Anyone who experiences a bull’s-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible.”

Other precautions include: • Walking on cleared trails when in tall grass or wooded areas.

• Wearing a hat, long sleeves, pants, and lightcoloured clothing.

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Tucking pant legs into socks or boots.

Applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin.

• Carefully checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live.

• Having a shower after returning from areas where ticks may live.

To reduce ticks from entering your home and yard, try these steps: • Keep your lawn short and remove any fallen leaves and weeds.

• Keep a buffer area such as wood-chip or gravel border between your lawn and wooded areas or stone walls. Any play equipment or play zones should be kept away from wooded areas.

• Trim tree branches to allow more sunlight in your yard.

• Keep wood piles and bird feeders away from the house.

• Widen and maintain trails on your property.

If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Needle-nose tweezers can be used to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out. Be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin.

After removal, clean the area with soap and water. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic.

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Residential school survivors event draws thousands in Edmonton Peggy Richardson has been keeping a secret for 50 years. “When I went to residential school, we were told not to tattle,” said Richardson. Her secret is something that happened to her while she was a student at a residential school in Inuvik. “I didn’t want my parents to know what I went through fearing that they may do something about it and I didn’t want to burden them.”

TRC event; A long line of survivors register for the final national event for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in Edmonton. (Briar Stewart) Today she will recount that experience for the first time as a participant at a sharing panel during the final national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Edmonton.

Thousands are expected to gather at the Shaw Conference Centre for the fourday event that will include statement gathering, traditional ceremonies, sharing circles, performances, art displays and film screenings. Commission’s heard from thousands.

The commission was established as a part of the Indian residential school settlement to document the history of residential schools and to create greater public awareness.

In the last four years, the commission has held events in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Halifax, Saskatoon, Inuvik and Montreal.

Justice Murray Sinclair, chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, says although they have been recording the truth, there are still many questions to be answered.

“At this national event and throughout the dialogue forums we’re going to be holding over the last year of our mandate, the question we’re going to pose to all people will be, what do you think we should do about this? How should we fix this relationship?”

A drum group leads the grand entry at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission event in Edmonton. (CBC) It’s estimated that around 80,000 former residential school students are still alive and during the past four years, thousands have given statements both publicly and privately to the commission.

The commission’s goal of completing an accurate historical record of residential schools has been hampered by ongoing litigation with the government over the release of documents relating to abuse at the schools.

“At first it was a very emotional trying experience.” says Eric Large. He is a health worker, but also a survivor. He has attended nearly all of the events to offer support and encouragement.

“If you are holding it, you are harming yourself personally. You need to deal with it because without realizing it, you are affecting your family and the people.

Happy Birthday to Michael Ikwumonu, My sweetest love, I thank the Creator for giving you life not only on your birthday but everyday. I also thank him that he brought us together so we could share our lives. I thank him for bringing us to a place where we were ready for our children. The timing was perfect. I am so grateful to have you as my best friend. You are such a loving, compassionate , patient and gentle soul but fierce when you need to be. You are an amazingly supportive husband and a gentle guiding father to our children.

You have a sense of humor that keeps us all laughing everyday. Enjoy your day my love, we will make sure to spoil you.

Love from your wife, Michelle Ikwumonu and your beautiful children, Marlee, Mya and Mekhi.

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He wins another “Coy Cup Championship Francis Johson Jr and his Father Francis Johnson Sr. share in the victory of the Coy Cup

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Congratulations to this young man for his Championship Win !! Francis Johnson Jr. is from Esket and he works with Alkali Resource Management Ltd as a Forester in Training. His parents are Francis Sr and Doris Johnson.

Francis started playing organized hockey when he was 12 years old. What he loves about hockey is its an escape into a part of his life that is comforting and familiar. For the short period of time he’s on the ice he says, “ I can concentrate on playing like a kid again and I think that is what sport is about”. Growin up in Esket hockey is part of the culture. Hockey is a very social game and it bring communities and cultures together.

Esketemc are very proud of their hockey heritage. Growing up Francis always looked up to the Old Braves, like Alec Antoine who is a legend on the rez.

The old braves traveled to Vancouver to play the semi pro team in the early 1900's where Alec was offered a NHL contract with the New York Rangers. The elders still have stories of how good he was. “ This is my 9th Coy cup tournament and this is my third Coy Cup Championship, and to win it in front of my home crowd was special because you get the share the feeling with family friends and fans”. There are two other First Nations players on the team. “I wouldn't be able to play without the support of my hockey wife who watches our family while I'm out practising and playing games on the weekends”.

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