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Volume 6 Issue 7, April 5, 2012
Snuneymuxw News is published bi-weekly. We welcome your submissions: send to
[email protected] or telephone (250) 740.2300.
Chief Douglas White, National Chief Shawn Atleo and Councillor Bill Yoachim
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Treaty Speeches
Chief Douglas White and National Chief Shawn Atleo
On Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Chief Douglas White and National Chief Shawn Atleo gathered for Treaty speeches. The event began with a performance, by the Snuneymuxw Dancers in the Diana Krall Square. While performing the weather changed to hail and then the skies parted and a beautiful rainbow appeared over the ancient village site of Skie-lups (Departure Bay).
The Dancers lead the crowd up to the second floor of the Harbourfront library. Bill Yoachim served as Master of Ceremony and Geraldine Manson provided the opening prayer to over 150 attendees. Open-ing remarks were given by Dr. Ralph Nilson of VIU and local MLA’s Leonard Krog and Ron Cantelon. Many elders and youth were in attendance.
National Chief Shawn Atleo spoke about treaties and said he wants to see "new life" breathed into the Douglas Treaty and all other treaties with First Nations across Canada. "These agreements and trea-ties are as valid today as they were when they were entered into," Atleo said to the packed audience.
Chief Douglas White said Governor James Douglas understood that the first priority that must be dealt with before settlement could take hold in Nanaimo and Vancouver Island was that an understanding must be made between the settlers and the indigenous people. "Douglas was clear when the treaty was written that the way of life of the indigenous people was not to be interfered with, and he recog-nized the need for aboriginal title," White said.
"The signing of the treaty in 1884 was the last time the tradition of respect for local First Nations was really recognized. I'm astonished that federal and provincial officials still come into my office under the belief that there are no standing treaty relationships with us."
Chief White said it's time for both sides to address the issues and build a future together.
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Snuneymuxw Dance Group Opening Prayer
Chief White speaks to CTV News Snuneymuxw Elders and youth
National Chief, Shawn Atleo Councillor Bill Yoachim
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Story written by Geraldine Manson
Lavina Prest daughter to Joe & Jenny Wyse
As the story is told, one day a cab driver, Andrew Prest received a call for pick up from the Sumas Hop Yards where he found Lavina and her mother, Jenny waiting, their destina-tion, a dentist office. Lavina was in pain from a terrible toothache. Lavina soft spoken voice captured Andrew’s heart; it was love at first sight.
Lavina and Andrew were married on September 17, 1926.
Title that Ellen gives her article is “My Little Blue Mittens"
Ellen Graham memories of her dear mother, Lavina Prest
Ellen remembers the story told that she was born on Mother's Day 1929, at the home of her grandparents, Joe & Jenny, a tiny little house along the Nanaimo River. Ellen’s memory of her mother was that of a petite and beautiful person who was kind to all. Whenever visitors came to the house Lavina would always have a fresh cup of tea. Lavina was a wonderful cook especially her baked goods, her cinnamon buns would make your mouth water. Grandmother Jenny was so affectionate, whenever we trav-elled to Nanaimo to visit, each one would get the greatest hug and a soft whisper of “si’em one” meaning “respected one”.
After Ellen was born, Lavina returned to Chilliwack to live with her husband’s parents, Mary and Wil-liam Prest. Ellen knew her grandmother as Tata who had seven sons and three girls of her own. For some unknown reason, Ellen's grandmother did not bond with her as a grandmother normally does. Grandmother Tata would speak very harshly to Ellen, making her mother cry. Then one day, Lavina had enough of her mother-in-law’s nastiness and told her husband that she would leave him and return to Nanaimo. Andrew stood up and said that he would buy property and build Lavina a home of her own. Lavina sent Ellen to live with her grandparents in Nanaimo where she stayed for a whole year. Oh, Ellen was in heaven, as it was a delight to wake up to Granny Jenny’s hugs. For the school year, Ellen attended the Band-run school located on Reserve #1.
There were times that Ellen’s Aunties’ would stop by to visit with Lavina, Aunty Mary, Aunty Bella, Aunty Agnes and once in awhile Aunty Ruth from Duncan and Aunty Kate from Vancouver. These times were so precious, they would sit and talk very softly and every so often conversation ended with laughter.
Photo: Lavina sisters and brother: Left: Kate Bickle, Lavina Prest, George Wyse, Mary Peters, Bella
White, Ruth Williams and Agnes Johnny 1940’s, missing from photo is Auntie Sybil
Granny Jenny made some beautiful sweaters and there were times where Ellen helped by carding the wool. Granny Jenny made beautiful cedar baskets, not one was the same. There were rough times but Granny would take her beautiful baskets to sell or trade with the white people. One can only wonder how many of these baskets still exist today.
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One cousin that Ellen became fond of was Cousin Mildred, daughter to Bella and George White. One special event was the "Longshoremen Picnic" held on Newcastle Island. Ellen’s Uncle George White was a longshoreman and belonged to the union who hosted this event, all longshoremen and their families were invited. There was a special ferry just for this oc-casion and all one had to say, “George White guest”, the ferry captain who kept count began to smile, my this George has a huge family. How many kids does George White
have? Auntie Kate’s kids came aboard too!
George White and his sons: Arnold, Doug, Don, William, Herman, Edison, Reginald, Joseph and Richard
Living in Nanaimo for Ellen was pure joy, a beautiful place to spend time with Cousin Mildred. Nanaimo reserve people never suffered food-wise as there was always fresh clams, crabs, and so on. Granny only needed a sack of flour and and she could make the best bannock in the world. Ellen heard of sto-ries of the coal mine days where gram-pa Joe worked, a tough job, but it employed a lot of men. One very special memory for Ellen was when she received the best gift she could every imagine. It was win-ter and Granny Jenny knitted her the most beautiful pair of blue mittens. It was snowing and Granny Jenny knitted the most beautiful blue mitts for her. Ellen nearly lost them to another but luck was with her and got them back! These mitts when not being used were placed in a safe location.
Word reached Ellen that it was time to return back to Chilliwack as her parent’s home was now built. The home was built on Reece Avenue surrounded by a white picket fence. Ellen’s father had strict teachings that each one had to respect and follow. Andrew adored his wife, kept her in nice clothes and hats and forever buying her shoes. Every Saturday night Lavina and Andrew headed to town to socialize, everyone there knew Andrew as Charles.
Registering for school, Ellen stood by her mother while the Registrar took the information. One ques-tion asked was where Ellen attended school before. Lavina told the person that Ellen attended an Indi-an School in Nanaimo. Well, the response back was, “Oh, that wouldn’t count, she’d learn nothing there”. So, Ellen started grade one all over again. Needless to say at the end of the school year Ellen won the honor award for being the smartest child in class. At this school, Ellen was one of five native children. All other native kids were hustled off to Residential School. The reason for this was because Ellen's father paid taxes.
During the depression, Ellen’s parents had a vegetable garden that provided food for the table and Lavina’s native friends gave salmon. Lavina did all her washing by hand using a scrub board until the day Andrew brought a washing machine for the house. In the summer, Lavina was always busy cook-ing and canning everything, her basement had hundreds of jars filled with various fruit.
Ellen’s father was offered a job in Laidlaw, ten miles outside of Hope. Once settled, Ellen registered into a one-room school that offered grade one to eight, Ellen was entering grade eight. One event that sets the path for Ellen was a student by the name of Buzz. Buzz sat behind Ellen and the first day,
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to grab the ribbon back from Buzz, but accidently smacked him on the nose! Ellen turned around to grab ribbon off of Buzz but ended with her hitting him smack on the nose! Buzz's nose started to bleed, the teacher gave him a towel and sent him home. This young man would eventually become El-len's husband! Living in Laidlaw, Lavina had three more children, Ben, Joe, and Beverly.
Ellen’s parents continued to attend dances, Ellen tagging along. The band would play Ellen’s parents favorite song, “Dark Town Strutters Ball”, Lavina and Andrew loved to foxtrot to this song.
Eventually, Lavina’s children grew up and went on their separate ways. Buzz became great friends with Ellen's brother Andy, and soon Ellen and buzz became an item. They married on August 26, 1949 and together had four sons, Don, Ken, Ed and Rick and one daughter Bonnie.
Sadness came when Ellen lost her brother Joe and her dear little sister Doris.
Today, Ellen is in her 80’s still living in Chilliwack with her mate Buzz.
Bev, Ellen, Ben, Joe, and Edi
Lavina in front, Ben, Doris, Ellen, Edi, Bev, Andy and Joe
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MAY
12 - 13: Nooksack Days at Lummi
Stommish Grounds
19: Coupeville
19 - 20: Chilliwack Landing
26 - 27: Seabird Water Festival
JUNE
2 - 3: Cultus Lake Water Festival
9 - 10: Sasquatch Days @ Harrison Hot
Springs
15 – 17: Stommish Water Festival
23 - 24: Cowichan Days
30 - 1: Scowlitz
JULY
7 - 8: Whey Ah Wichen Days
14 - 15: Ambleside
21 - 22: West Saanich-Tentative
28 - 29: Chemainus Bay
AUGUST
4 - 5: Swinomish
11 - 12: OPEN
18 - 19: Chief Seattle Days
24 - 26: Makah Days
War Canoe Race Schedule
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Qwam Qwum Star Student
Charles Tommy is this week's star student at Qwam Qwum. Charles is in grade 3 and has three
younger sisters. He is an active participant in classroom activities and is a great helper. Charles is very
respectful of others and enjoys dancing during his culture lessons. He is a positive member of class
and always puts his best effort into his work. Charles hopes to one day play professional soccer. Good
luck Charles! Great job!
Prayers for Darius Fraser
I am requesting that a special prayer be said for my nephew Darius Fraser who has been diagnosed
with terminal cancer. His mother is Mary-lynn Fraser and grandfather Johnnie Fraser. He is still at
St.Paul's Hospital in Vancouver. I would like to send a special Thank You to Starla & Andy, Lee
Point and all family, friends for your visits to him. You made his day alot brighter!! A special prayer for
his children Stacey Sampson, Jennifer, Scottie, Charles and Bernadine that they find strength during
these difficult times.
Karen Hazelman
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Snuneymuxw Literacy Group
We would like to invite children who are between the ages of 3-5 and their parents to come and join us for a 4
week literacy group.
The group will meet in the health kitchen on Monday mornings between 10:00-11:30.
Thomas Jones will help facilitate the group and will be re-telling parts of the story in Hulquminum.
Rides are available. Space is limited so please sign up now. Only 8 children per group.
Group will begin on Monday April 30th and run for 4 weeks. We will run another 4 week group within the
next few months so if your child didn’t sign up for the first group there is still time for the next one.
Please contact Shana Snowden at 250-740-2342 if you and your child are interested in participating.
How your child will benefit from the group:
We will read a new book each week. The story will be read three times throughout the group but re-told in a
variety of ways to encourage participation, imagination and memory skills.
Children will be able to interact with and learn from their peers.
Your child will gain confidence in their ability to remember events in the story, learn basic colours, counting,
sequencing, and turn taking.
Children will learn to sit and participate in circle time and share ideas with friends.
All of these skills will help get them ready for school.
How parents will benefit from the group:
Parents will learn new ways to re-tell stories to their children making it fun and interactive.
Through the activities you bring home, you will be a huge part in your child’s learning. You will help your child
learn their colours, counting skills, scissor skills, gluing, mazes, letters of the alphabet, and so much more.
You will help your child gain confidence and be excited to learn new skills. This will be a huge stepping stone
and put them ahead of the game before they begin school.
It is so important for parents to be involved in their child’s learning. Parent’s will learn valuable skills to help
keep up their child’s interest in reading, learn new ways to present information to their children and will give
parents the confidence to continue these strategies throughout their child’s school years.
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How the group will run:
The literacy group will begin at 10:00 on Monday morning, please be on time.
We will focus on one story per week and do an activity based on that story.
Thomas will re-tell parts of the story in Hulquminum.
We will have a snack half-way through the group to let kids stretch and recharge.
At the end of each group your child will be able to take home the book we read and a number of
activities that correspond to the story.
The activities that you will take home are designed to encourage that interaction between you and your child
and we encourage you to re-read these stories and ask your child questions about what they have learned. It
is an opportunity to bond with your child, teach reading skills, and show children how fun reading can be.
Please no cell phones during group.
Enjoy this time with your child!
Importance of reading to your child
The best thing you can do to ensure that your child will grow up reading well and loving to read is to read to
them every day. Just think of all the new words children hear from books!
Reading aloud also creates a special time for parents to bond with their children. By cuddling together for a
bedtime story, you'll be helping your children develop a lifelong appreciation for reading. Children often want to
hear the same story over and over. Just as adults may need to hear something more than once to remember
or understand, children are the same way. Repeated readings can turn a child into an expert on a particular
book. The child feels good about himself and connects that good feeling with reading.
Some things to think about when reading to your child:
Try to turn off all distractions, like the radio or TV, try to find a quiet spot to read.
Try to ask your child questions about the story and pictures, what was their favourite part and why. Get
your child to ask you questions about the book.
Older children enjoy reading aloud, too. They can read their favorite parts or you can take turns reading
chapter books.
Reading enables children to pick up words quickly, improves their understanding, and exercises their brain.
Reading to your child everyday will increase their language skills and vocabulary. Singing the alphabet,
reading nursery rhymes and talking about the things you see around you will help your child develop vital
skills for language.
It is never too late to get your child interested in reading!
Never stop singing, talking, and reading to your child!
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Skwthe’s (Island) Storm Faced a Battle to the End
We are so happy to announce the Jr. Girls basketball team placed 3rd out of 23 teams in the Jr. All
Native 2012 Basketball BC Finals held during spring break in Port Alberni. The girls advanced after
the first three games played against Prince Rupert, Siylx and Lytton. These were tough games but the
highlight was beating Siylx, the two-time defending champs, and we beat them in a nail-biting game by
1 point.
Their first game lost was to Ahousaht, by 5 points moving them to the loser’s bracket. The girls played
Siylx again in a knockout game; this time beating them by 9 points. Moving forward to play Haisla in
the next knockout game, which was a battle to the end but Storm came out on top. This win advanced
them to the semi final game against Kingkolith Storm whom led the whole game. As the two Storms
collided Skwthe’s Storm came back strong in the 3rd quarter, but key player injuries dampened the
battle. As Coach Paul Wyse-Seward stated “in the end the creator decided which Storm was the
stronger of the two” Skwthe’s Storm lost 55-44 for 3rd place.
We are so proud of each and every one of the girls. If they were not on the court they were cheering
their heart out on the bench with 100% support. We are happy to acknowledge Shaina Sabbas as All-
star, Amber John as tournaments Most Inspirational Player and Gabby Jeffrey as All-star and tourna-
ments High Scorer with 133 points. Way to go girls!
And what a bunch of fans we had; parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins
with their drums, noise makers, signs and faces painted.
For the first time in several years Snuneymuxw had a Jr. Boys team entered. The boys won 2 games
and lost 2 games and even though they were knocked out they continued to travel back to Port, and
support their girls team; Cheering loud and Proud.
Thank you for your support in our fundraising efforts, we will continue fundraising through out the year
for future travels. In May, we will be travelling to Tulalip Washington for the Youth Nationals and next
years Jr. All Native will be in New Aiyansh BC.
Thank you
Paul Wyse-Seward – Coach
Mike Wyse – Coach
Geno John – Assistant Coach
Russ Tom - Trainer
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Brianna in the final game Gabby Jeffery
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Welcome: Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh
is happy to welcome Lisa Rodgers
back to the school! Lisa will be
supporting children until the end of the
school year through her role as
Literacy and Reading Support
Teacher. Pop into the school and say,
“hello”.
Welcome back also, to our student
teacher, Courtney Davies. Courtney is
finishing her final 6-week practicum in
the Grade 2/3 classroom.
We’re here! As always, your child’s
teacher is available to talk to you
about your child’s progress before
and after school, and by telephone. If
you’d like to schedule a meeting with
your child’s teacher, please feel free
to call the school.
Solution Tree: Our staff will be
attending the Solution Tree Summit in
Vancouver from April 23rd to April
25th. School staff is beginning the
professional learning community
(collaborative planning process) and
are exciting to be learning from world
S C H O O L U P D AT E
Grade 4 and 5:
Although, we are still
awaiting final approval
on our application to
AANDC to add Grade 4
and Grade 5, please
stop by and register
your child. We will know
very soon, and will call
immediately when we
hear.
U P C O M I N G
E V E N T S .
A P R I L 1 7 T H : P R E S C H O O L A N D K / 1 C L A S S F I E L D T R I P T O F I S H H A T C H E R Y
A P R I L 6 T H , 9 T H : G O O D F R I D A Y , E A S T E R M O N D A Y
A P R I L 1 9 T H : G R A D E 2 / 3 F I E L D T R I P T O F I S H
C O F F E E W I T H J E N N I F E R ,
F R I D A Y S 1 : 3 0 - 2 : 3 0
Q W A M Q W U M
S T U W I W I X W U L H
renowned experts in the field.
The school will remain open
during that time.
First Nation Speech Assistant:
Mona’s six year journey has
come to an end (and maybe
mine…). Mona has completed
her required hours, and met all
practicum requirement for
graduation from the NVIT/FNESC
Speech and Language Assistant
Program. She is now one of a
VERY few number of certified
SLA’s in the area, and as of May
17th, will be graduating from the
first ever program specializing in
First Nations Students!
Congratulations Mona!
End of Year Field Trips:
Stay tuned for exciting news
about end of year field trips for all
classes!
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Using Your WITS (stop-bullying program)
The WITS Programs bring together schools, families and communities to help elementary school chil-
dren deal with bullying and peer victimization. Qwam Qwum Stuwiwixwulh has been running the
WITS Primary Program (Kindergarten - Grade 3) and recently celebrated a graduation.
Class Celebration
Cst. Angela Lynch
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Are you under investigation or have your children been removed by
the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD)?
1. Get a lawyer: Apply for Legal Aid at 210 Milton Street, Nanaimo.
(bring with you any information you have received from the MCFD and proof of income.)
2. Or call Vancouver Call Centre at 1-866-577-2525.
3. Ask to have your child placed with a relative or another Aboriginal family member.
4. Ask for the Report to Court, which explains why your child was removed.
5. Ask for visits with your child.
6. Take someone with you next time you meet with the social worker.
7. Take notes and get a card from the social worker with their name and telephone number.
If you have any questions call: Donna Moon
Aboriginal Community Legal Worker at
250-741-5529
Employment Opportunity
Nanoose First Nations is hiring:
Two experienced licensed
Early Childhood Educators
Pay Rate is $16.00—18.00 per hour
Please call 250-390-0003
Fax 250-390-1537
Email: [email protected]
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MissingKids.ca’s primary functions include:
Assisting in the location of missing children
Providing educational materials to help prevent children from going missing
Offering information and a response centre on missing children Coordinating efforts to assist stakeholders in the delivery of missing children services
www.missingkids.ca
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SNUNEYMUXW FIRST NATION HEALTH CENTRE
NANAIMO SUPPORT SERVICES
Crisis Line Services are available 24 hours daily. Call 1-888-494-3888.
Crisis Counselling Clinic The Clinic is open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Friday. No appointment necessary as this service operates on a walk-in basis.
Located behind Brooks Landing Mall, 203-2000 Island Hwy. North, Nanaimo. Call 250-739-5710 for more information.
Nanaimo Mental Health Crisis Response Team
1-888-494-3888
This is a face to face contact either in the community or in the Emergency
Department after hours from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Nanaimo Mental Health Services
Phone: 250-739-5710
Business Hours: 8:30 – 4:30 pm
The adult Mental Health & Addictions teams provide treatment and support ser-
vices for adults mental health and/or alcohol and drug use issues
Samaritan House-Emergency Shelter
Phone: 250-753-1474
Samaritan House Emergency Shelter is an 18-bed facility for male and female adults and older youth. Meals, showers, and laundry facilities pro-
vided. Intake hours: 6:00 pm daily.
Community Addiction Resource Society (Clearview)
Phone: 250-753-9968
Provides residential services to men and women requiring detoxification from
alcohol and other drugs/substances.
Victim and Witness Services
Phone: 250-754-2345, local 3146
Service intended to help ease victims and witnesses of criminal acts into
and through the criminal justice system.
Haven Society
24 Hour Crisis Line: 250-756-0616
Administration: 250-754-0746
Provides shelter and food, plus referrals, counselling, and support groups. The focus is to offer safety, education and information for abused women and their
children.
Child Protection
Phone:250-741-3600
After Hours 250-310-1234
For community members who have concerns about the well being of our
community children.
Kids Help Line 1-800- 668-6868.
Free phone or web counselling
Available 24 hours
Anonymous means you don't have to tell us who you are.
Confidential means whatever you tell us is safe.
Discovery Youth
VIHA - DISCOVERY YOUTH FAMILY ADDICTION SERVICES 250-739-5790 Provides counseling for youth who have difficulties related to substance
use and offers support to their families.
KW'UMUT LELUM OFFICE
TOLL- FREE 1-800-613-1777
544 Centre Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia
(Kw'umut Lelum) is an Aboriginal Society dedicated to the well-being of all our
children in our nine member Nations.
Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health
Toll Free: 1-866-722-2235
Supporting Aboriginal children, youth and families living in Central Vancou-
ver Island
Tillicum Le Lum Friendship Centre
Health Centre Building 250-753-6578
Administration (250) 753-4417
offers; Educational and Training Programs, Health & Counselling Services, Social Service Programs and a wide variety of special cultural events and activities in the community.
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SFN Men’s Support Group Men are welcome to attend when they can and join at anytime program.
No registration needed.
Come join the group of men who have been gathering for a while for a
program especially for men. The group focuses on creating a safe place
for men to:
explore their concerns and challenges
learn about themselves
gain a greater understanding of healthy relationships
understand anger
Group members are asked to maintain confidentiality (What happens in
Vegas stays in Vegas).
When: Monday evenings
Time: 6:00 to 8:00
Where: SFN Health Centre Kitchen
Rides: If you need a ride, please call the health centre by noon on Mon-
day.
NOTE: No group on Easter Monday, April 9. Next group gathering on
April 16.
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SFN Health Centre
Addictions Program – Detox Referral
If you would like to self refer to Clearview detox centre, go see your doctor and ask for a referral to detox. If you
have any questions please contact Stephanie Thomas or April de Voy at the health centre.
Counselling Services
Members living on reserve can access a counsellor by contacting April de Voy at the health centre.
Members living off reserve can access a counsellor through Inter Tribal Health Authority at 250-753-3990.
Walk in Counselling – No appointment necessary
A counsellor can be accessed at Brooks Landing from 10:00 am to 6:15 pm. Monday through Friday. Brooks
Landing is located at 203- 2000 Island highway North Nanaimo. If you would like more information call: 250-
739-5710.
Snuneymuxw First Nation Crisis Intervention Protocol
Medical Crisis – Call 911
Risk of Suicide
Call SFN Health Centre 250-740-2337 ask for a nurse of counselor
Call Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888 – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Safety Concerns – Call 911
Related to alcohol, drugs, mental health, weapons and/or violence
Domestic Violence – Call 911
Haven House Women’s and Children’s Shelter – Call 250-756-0616
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
SFN Health Centre – call 250-740-2337
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Important Contact Numbers
Emergency 911
24 Hour Crisis Line 1-888-494-3888
Crisis Response Team 1-888-494-3888
(accessed through crisis line)
Haven House 250-756-0616
(women’s and children’s shelter)
Kids Help Line 1-800-668-6868
RCMP (non-emergency) 250-754-2345
Mental Health and Addiction Services 250-739-5710
Walk in counselling Monday toFriday
Mental Health and Addiction
Tillicum Health Centre 250-753-6578
Child Protection 250-741-3600
After Hours Child Protection 250-310-1234
Kwumut Lelum 250-591-0933
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Crime Prevention and Awareness
Members of the Snuneymuxw First Nation staff had a meeting with the RCMP recently to discuss the
rise in petty theft crimes on the reserve. At this meeting Constable Sheryl Armstrong informed Snuney-
muxw that crimes that occur on the reserve are rarely reported. In fact, there have been only one or
two crimes reported in the past six months.
When Snuneymuxw reserve residents do not report crimes, the RCMP believe that no crimes are tak-
ing place. The RCMP budget, like any other budget, is determined by need, need is determined by rec-
ord of incidents and statistics. If Snuneymuxw reserves have 5% crime activity for the year, how much
funding or resources will be allocated to Snuneymuxw to assist in crime prevention and enforcement?
In order to ensure that Snuneymuxw reserves have adequate RCMP support services and resources
ALL CRIME must be REPORTED! Regardless of how minor it may seem: riffling through your car,
missing items from your yard or house. If you report the crime, it will go on record, which will increase
the statistics, which will inform budget decisions.
Snuneymuxw Patrol (Wilf Chalifoux and Mervin Seward aka Buzz) will be receiving enhanced training
from the RCMP to assist them in their job of monitoring and reporting crime on the Reserve. If you are
not comfortable reporting a crime directly to the RCMP you can report your crime to the Snuneymuxw
Patrol. The Snuneymuxw Patrol will then report the crime to the RCMP.
Help us improve safety and quality of life for Snuneymuxw Mustimuhxw! Please REPORT all crime!
CONTACT INFORMATION
When you need help: Police/Fire/Ambulance - 911
When?
For Emergencies Only - such as:
To get help for someone who needs immediate medical attention
If you see a crime in progress or about to occur
To report a fire
When you feel in danger
When someone else is in danger or their property is in danger
To report a drunk driver
To report a major accident
Give the exact location. Describe how to get to the scene. This is key information to responders.
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How?
Dial 911- from any telephone. It will work on any type of phone. Pay phones and cell phones
are free for 911.
Describe the emergency. This helps the dispatcher determine what kind of help to send.
Give the exact location. Describe how to get to the scene. This is key information to respond-
ers.
Answer all the questions.
Stay on the line until the 911 dispatcher says its okay to hang up.
Follow all directions. You may be able to assist before emergency responders arrive. Stay
calm and focus on what the dispatcher is telling you.
Stay calm and speak clearly.
Police - Non-Emergency
24 Hours 7 Days a Week
250-754-2345
When reporting a crime after it has occurred
When reporting stolen, lost, or found property
When reporting suspicious or illegal activities in your neighborhood after the fact
To contact a Police Officer who attended your complaint
To get general information from the RCMP
SFN Community Patrol
Wilf Chalifoux and Mervin Seward (aka Buzz) 250-713-3440
SNUNEYMUXW RCMP Aboriginal Liaisons
Constable Angela Lynch 250-754-2345 Ext. 3189
Constable Pam Falconer 250-754-2345 Ext.4016
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Children out of Parental Home Program (COPH)
Changes for New Applicants
As of March 31, 2012 Snuneymuxw First Nation will no longer be taking NEW Applications for
Children out of Parental Home. All existing COPH will remain eligible.
New Applicants will have to apply directly at Aboriginal Services Ministry of Children and Family
Development office at:
#301 - 190 Wallace St. Nanaimo V9R 5B1
Telephone: 250-741-5701
If you have any questions or concerns please contact:
Karen Ahenakew
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 250-740-2300
Social Assistance and Food Card Calendar
Cheque for the Month of Cheque Issue Day Food Cards Distributed
May 2012 April 25, 2012 May 7-11, 2012
June 2012 May 23, 2012 June 11-15, 2012
July 2012 June 27, 2012 July 9-13, 2012
August 2012 July 25, 2012 August 7-10, 2012
September 2012 August 29, 2012 September 10-14, 2012
October 2012 September 26, 2012 October 9-12, 2012
November 2012 October 24, 2012 November 12-16, 2012
December 2012 November 21, 2012
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Quick Response Intervention-Family Safety Team
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Auxiliary Generalist Social Worker
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Collaborative Planner Social Worker
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Words of Encouragement for Easter 2012
John 13:1..The rest of the Gospel of John has the banner of verse 1 flying high
and wonderful over it." Before Jesus depart to His Father, having loved His own
who were in the world, He loved them to the end.
Jesus loves you yesterday, and that,” what He's been doing now, and you
my friends can look forward from this point and know that Jesus will also
love you to the end. He loves you to the end.
Whatever problems or difficulties you are facing today, rest assured that Jesus
loves you in your past, he loves you today and will continue to love you till the end.
Blessings to you all
Pastor Jone & Mere.
Unsolved Theft
File 2012-6305: On the evening of March 13th, 2012, a briefcase was stolen from a residence on Centre Street. The briefcase was later located but a laptop and jump drive are still missing. The laptop is a purple mini Dell. A newer black pickup truck with a silver bed liner was seen idling on the road near the location of the theft.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact the First Nations Liaisons Cst. Pam Falconer or Cst. Angela Lynch at 250-754-2345.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also leave a tip online at www.bccrimestoppers.com.
LEAVE A SECURE TIP ONLINE
If you have information about a crime you can now provide an anonymous tip online using our se-cure and encrypted web-tip form.
You will never be identified.
We don't use call display.
We don't want your name, phone number or email address ... we only want your information. You will never have to testify in court.
You could receive a cash reward of up to $2000 upon an arrest and charge.
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Off Reserve Easter Events
Saturday, April 7th, 2012
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Diana Krall Plaza
The Downtown Nanaimo Merchants and the DNBIA are pleased to in-vite you to the second annual Easter Bunny Trail Event scheduled for Saturday, April 7 from 9 am to 1 pm in Diana Krall Plaza and through-out the downtown core. Highlights of this fun, family oriented event include: a visit with the Easter Bunny; a delicious and hearty pancake breakfast hosted by the Cedar Lions Club; two large bouncy castles; Easter crafts and face painting; roving entertainment by Auntie Bobbi the Clown; and Easter bags for the kids to collect holiday treats! Besides enjoying breakfast, crafts, entertainment and some play time in the bouncy castles, each child will receive a complimentary Easter Bag to collect their holiday treats given out at participating mer-chants along the Easter Bunny Trail. The Trail will run from the Waterfront and China Steps, through-out downtown to the Old City Quarter. Parents be sure to watch for the helium filled balloons’ which will be outside each participating business. So put some spring in your step and head Downtown. http://www.nanaimodowntown.com/info-and-events/hop-downtown-easter-bunny-trail
Cost: Free Event
Sunday. April 8,
12:00 PM
Newcastle Island
Nanaimo Yacht Club is having its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Newcastle Island on Easter Sunday. Public is welcome. Hunt starts at noon, so allow time to cross the Harbour. Ferry departs from Sway-A-Lana Lagoon and is offering children 12 and under to ride free. The Easter Bunny will be there and there will be free refreshments.
Cost: Free Event—Ferry charge for adult
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S N U N E Y M U X W F I R S T N AT I O N
HST Exemption
The following businesses are HST Exempt for on reserve residential
homes.
BC HYDRO
SHAW CABLE
TELEPHONE
Take a look at your bill and check if you are being charged HST.
If you are paying HST, you will need to fill out the Tax Exempt form
and fax to the appropriate business/service.
Always ask the business/service if they accept the Tax Exemption.
Most businesses will not tell you that they accept it.
If you have any further questions please call
Jackie Good at 250-740-2300.
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Snuneymuxw First Nation
668 Centre Street
Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4Z4
Telephone: 250/740-2300
Fax: 250/753-3492
SFN CMHC Social Housing Program Incentives
Over the past few years SFN has acquired 9 new social housing phases. We have added a total of 57 new units to our existing stock of homes here in Snuneymuxw. Although many families now have new homes, there are other issues arising with the high cost of living. SFN housing department is now intro-ducing a SFN housing incentive program.
We would like to reward members who are keeping up with their SFN rental amounts with incentives. In order to qualify the member has to:
be up to date in rental payments
be up to date with required damage deposits
(There must not be any accumulated arrears).
We have rewarded our first set of incentives to 8 members that qualified as of December 31, 2011.
The incentive program will have 3 deadline dates each year. December 31, April 30, and August 31. This incentive will continue as long as our housing budget permits.
For those that qualify on the given deadline date, the member can choose one of 3 choices $100 to-wards: BC hydro, or credit to rent, or a Thrifty's gift certificate. Members will be notified by the housing department if they qualify for an incentive reward.
The CMHC housing units that are part of this program are the 12 plex (phase 7), Phase 8 (5 units), all the modular units, and all the newly constructed social housing units. These are the homes that SFN
is currently paying a mortgage on.
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What goes inside your recycling box / clear bag?
Plastic household containers including: • Plastic beverage containers (may be returned for refund) • Plastic condiment bottles – such as ketchup, relish, mayonnaise etc. • Plastic cosmetic bottles – such as shampoo, hair rinses etc. • Plastic dish soap / laundry soap • Plastic food containers – such as margarine, yogurt, peanut butter etc. • Plastic milk jugs • Plastic vitamin bottles, pill bottles, mouth wash etc. PLEASE CHECK – - Containers are rinsed – NO food or other residue - NO foam plastic Styrofoam - NO containers that held chlorine / bleach / ammonia – based products - NO metal bottle lids or caps, spray nozzle heads and metal attachments Household Paper including: • Boxboard packaging (cereal, detergent soap boxes, shoe boxes etc.) • Catalogues • Envelopes • Fiber egg cartons • Magazines • Office paper • Paper bags • Telephone directories PLEASE CHECK – PAPER IS CLEAN AND DRY - NO hardcover books, soiled paper, drink boxes or paper with waxed coatings, plastic or foil lamina-
tion - NO tissues, used paper towels, waxed paper, baking / parchment or soiled pizza boxes Metal Containers: • Food and beverage cans and lids • Foil containers and trays PLEASE CHECK – - CLEAN (NO food or other residue) - Labels removed - NO metal pots, plastic or paper laminated with foil such as chip bags or foil yogurt covers What goes beside your Blue Bin / Recycling Bag? • Cardboard – must be broken down, flattened and tied in a bundle – max. size is 30” x 30” x 8” • NO – waxed, coated or non-corrugate
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Free Income Tax Processing
There is free income tax processing available from Volunteer Nanaimo. This service is by appointment
ONLY on Monday to Thursday.
For an appointment please call 250-758-7121
The office is located at #3-2350 Labieux Road– below the Credit Union on Bowen Road and next to
Coop Gas Bar.
This is a free service available to all SA clients, fixed income pensioners and working low income
individuals.
Reminder to Members
Dogs:
Due to the increased amount of dog related incidents we would like to remind all SFN
residents of the following:
Reminder: Please -
when walking your dog - ensure they are leashed when containing your dog within your own property – ensure the dog is securely tethered to a run / line when containing your dog within your own property – ensure the dog’s run does not encroach onto a front or rear entrance; thus inhibiting mail delivery and / or other types of service related deliveries to your home
Rodents:
In order to assist in preventing the spread of rats - please do not leave dog food / cat food out in the
open – try and feed pets a little at a time so there is nothing left for other critters!
Hunters:
When discarding of deer / elk parts, please take them well back into the forest and fish parts go back
to the ocean.
Garbage:
Recycling should be in a clear plastic bag or tote and container are to be used for garbage. Do not left
it on the side of the road.
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Septic Maintenance Information What are the warning signs of a troubled septic system?
Grass over the system is unusually green & spongy to walk on.
Drains in the house are slower to drain them normal.
Odours may be noticeable and grey or black liquids surface in yards or in the house.
If any of these signs are happening, you need to:
1. Call our SFN maintenance Department ASAP
2. SFN maintenance will call in a contractor to fix the problem
3. Expose the septic system lids (the contractor will be waiting for you to expose the lids to your septic system before he does the service call)
If in doubt – don’t pour it out!
Paints, solvents, thinners, nail polish remover
Laundry bleaches, toilet bowl cleaners & caustic drain openers can slow the treatment process.
Septic systems can not digest oils, grease & fat – oils or greases solidify in pipes & often plug them ( even if you use hot water)
Remember septic systems
Are not garbage disposals, including “garburators” disposable diapers, tampons, their holders, condoms, wrappers and many other kinds of refuse plug & impair septic systems.
Solution: Often guests are not familiar with septic systems, post a sign in the bathroom, “if it doesn’t break down,
don’t flush it down.
Water conservation- does it matter?
You bet, it does! Based on the nature of the system, it takes time for the micro-organisms to work. Therefore, less water in the system allows more time for the system to work. Too much too quickly may cause untreated solid materials to flow into the drainage field, clogging it.
Don’t
Wash too many loads of washing in a day.
Do not drive cars, machinery or snowmobiles over the septic bed – this compresses & compacts the bed; subjecting it to damage.
Do not water the grass excessively or plant shrubs and trees (especially willow & poplars) This
interferes with the soils ability to absorb liquids and break down waste.
Summer, and early fall are the best times to pump out your septic systems the ground will not be fro-
zen and the spring water table has receded. Remember a septic system pump-out is less than a hun-
dredth the price of an overhaul
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Acupuncture Clinic
With: Bibi Bennekou R.Ac.
When: Mondays 2:30 to 4:30
Where: Health Centre Kitchen
Bibi is a registered acupuncturist in Nanaimo who offers clinics throughout the
city and also works at Chinawest-Traditional Chinese Medicine Centre.
TREATMENT
The treatment will use the acupuncture points of the ear. This will allow people to receive their treatment in a group setting Each treatment takes 30 to 45 minutes
APPOINTMENT
No appointments are needed Please arrive sometime between 2:30 and 4:00 The last appointment will be at 4:00pm
COST
The cost of the treatment is $25.00
If you have extended health benefits it will be covered through most plans
It is covered through SFN extended health benefits
If you receive Social Assistance or Disability benefits it will be covered through
your Medical Service Plan by using your Care Card. Please bring your Care
Card with you
If you have a low income, you might qualify for treatments through the Medical
Service Plan. Please bring your Care Card and Bibi will check for you.
Rides are not provided
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What days are garbage &
recycling picked up?
Recycling is picked up every Wednesday. Garbage is picked up every Thursday. PLEASE: Have your garbage and recycling out to the curbside NO later than 8:00am on the day of that service
Firearms Courses 250-740-2300
Prayer Meeting and Bible Class
Prayer Meeting will begin on
Tuesday 25th October in the
Church from 6pm.
Any prayer request please call
250 754 7866. ALL welcome to
attend at the church.
Bible Class begins on Thursday
from 6pm also at the Church. All
Welcome
Here is your chance to learn
more of the Holy Bible.
Blessings
Pastor Jone & Mere
Unsecured Dogs
Please remember to chain and
secure you dogs. The newsletter
can not be delivered to houses
where the dog may pose a risk.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Prayer Group
With Brother Mark
Saturdays 7 pm
614 Centre Street
Website Updates
Please login to the Nations New
website for daily updates to
News, Press and Blog.
www.snuneymuxw.ca
Send your stories to
Red Road to Recovery
N.A. Meeting
When: Saturdays 7:30 pm
Where: 668 Centre St. in
Chambers
Who: Open to all
Narcotics Anonymous
The message is that an addict,
any addict, can stop using, lose
the desire to use, and find a
new way of life.
Our message is hope and the
promise of freedom.
Have you got Mould in
your Home?
Any mould can be reported
to the housing department.
Housing will contact Health
Canada (Karen Larson) to
come into the home to do a
health Canada Assessment
of the home.
Please call Anna Wyse or
Jackie Good for more
Are you using
electric portable
heaters in your
home?
Electric portable heaters are nor-
mally 1500 watts. If a heater
operates continuously this could
increase your bill as much as
70% or an additional $75.00 to
$85.00 dollars per month.